Harry Potter and the Secret Treasure

Although they are still unwilling to accept wages and holidays, it is an indisputable fact that the treatment of house elves has been improved.

If this kind of treatment can become the standard for hiring house elves to work, it may change the current situation.

Hermione's idea is good, but Ivan thinks that the fundamental problem with house elves is that they are not servants hired by wizards, but slaves without wages and freedom. Even if the practice of treating house elves well becomes the standard, it will not change anything .

Because that is the standard for "hiring" house elves, not the label for using slaves.

"Don't think ghosts are so ignorant. Although we have been dead for a long time, we will try to accept new things." Nicole emphasized his tone, looking at Ron who was struggling with food, "I read newspapers every day now, Every board is not left behind, I know what is currently happening in the magic world from it, and what Ivan is doing in Egypt, I know all about it."

"That's amazing." Ron said perfunctorily, without looking up at him.

"A ghost who can read a newspaper, indeed," interjected Elaine.

"It's actually not that difficult, is it?" Nico immediately turned his head to look at Elaine, and said with a smile, "However, I am indeed the only one among the ghosts who does this, and the other ghosts are impatient and think it is very Trouble, they all ask for news from me, you still remember..."

He told them that, thanks to the newspapers, he was now the most well-informed of all the ghosts.

Even Sir Podmore came to ask him for news.

This guy is the captain of the Headless Horseman Club. He had always looked down on Nico because his head had not been completely cut off. He and the other Headless Horsemen were invited to the Night of Nico's death party. That night was a nightmare. .

They made a mess of the party, and of course, most of the ghosts thought it was funny.

Nico finally said that, as a hobby, he thought reading newspapers was more valuable than bouncing his head around like a ball.

Aiwen expressed doubts about his statement. If possible, he probably still wants to join the Headless Horseman Club.

Moreover, based on Ivan's understanding of that club, it is also doubtful that they can talk to Nico like that.

"You seem to be very concerned about the situation in the magic world?"

"Yeah, the ghosts are talking about what happened recently, and everyone wants to know the latest news, so they come to me." Nico said, "All kinds of rumors are spreading rapidly among us, making people Can’t tell the truth from the fake.”

"What are the rumors?"

"Many, the scariest thing is that the mysterious man and his followers are hunting us everywhere, and many ghosts have disappeared." Nico said, suddenly lowering his voice, "It is said that there is one of the most evil black magic, It requires the use of human souls. Ghosts are also a kind of soul, so they hunt us around. Sounds scary, doesn't it? I can't imagine what kind of magic it is."

Alvin blinked his eyes, but he knew what kind of magic it was...

When transforming itself into an evil god, a large amount of soul is needed as energy and necessary materials.Judging from the information so far, the specific casting process of this magic is divided into details, and the materials required are beyond imagination. Different souls have different uses, and it may involve special souls like ghosts.

So, Voldemort and the others have already started to deal with ghosts?

Or so, it's really just a rumor...

"Although I think the missing guys might just hide, but it is undeniable that this rumor made everyone very scared, so many ghosts came to Hogwarts." Nick said, returning to normal The voice said, "After all, Dumbledore is here, and this should be the safest place in the magic world. You may not know that during this holiday, the school security measures have been strengthened a hundred times compared to before, which is very reassuring."

As soon as he entered the school gate, Ivan felt this, and there were protective spells everywhere.

Before, people could be taken out through door keys and specific fireplaces, but now this possibility is completely impossible.

Of course, there are other loopholes, and no matter how tight the protection is, it is not a panacea.

"Besides, what everyone inquires about the most is about the two of you, which is also the main reason why I am really popular." Nico looked at Ivan and Harry, the head with only a little skin attached was turning dangling dangerously from its ruff, it said somewhat triumphantly, "I'm pretty much considered an authority on Alvin Mason and Harry Potter, and we're known to be on good terms. I promise, I won't be pestering you two about the situation. Alvin Mason and Harry Potter know they can trust me with absolute confidence. I told them that I would rather die than betray their trust... "

Chapter 1286 Snape Got His Wish

"That doesn't mean anything, because you're dead," Ron interjected again.

He had just finished eating the cake when he heard Nico's last words.

"Again, you always hurt people like a blunt axe." Nearly Headless Nick said aggrievedly.

He jumped into the air and floated swiftly across the Gryffindor table, ignoring the others' attempts to stop him.

"Ron, you shouldn't have said that!"

"Then what should I say? There is something wrong with his words, how could the ghost die again?" Ron said, "As far as I'm concerned, few of the things Nico said can be believed, they always do, ask around Gossip..."

At that moment, Dumbledore stood up behind the staff table and ended the argument between Ron and Hermione.

Ivan and Harry were fortunate that they didn't have to be in the middle to listen to the two of them, and the chatter and laughter echoing in the auditorium subsided almost immediately.

"Good evening, everyone!" said Dumbledore, smiling kindly, spreading his arms as if to embrace the entire Great Hall.

The wide sleeves slid down, and one could clearly see the complex incantations on his right hand and the small half of his exposed arm.

They are densely distributed, centering on the ring of the Gaunt family and extending to the upper arm. The color seems to be darker than a month ago. From a distance, the spell makes Dumbledore's hand appear a strange dark green. , like being poisoned.

"Look, what happened to his hand?"

"He was like this when we saw him over the summer," Hermione explained in a low voice, in a voice only a few of them could hear, "He and Professor Slughorn said it was the result of a magical failure. influences."

"Strange, I thought he was cured long ago." Harry followed up.

"Some magic damage can never be cured. This is very common in ancient spells." Hermione said, with a distressed expression on her face, staring at Dumbledore's hand, "These magic spells, don't care about them." What is it, it seems to have become more serious, which is definitely not a good thing."

"Ivan, do you know what that is?" Elaine asked.

"I don't know." Ivan shook his head and said, "I have never seen such magic or curse."

Hermione was right, they seem to be getting worse, what does that mean?

The backlash of magic failure is getting worse?Or in the past month, what kind of magic has Dumbledore used to increase the number of spells?

It seems that not only him, but everyone seems to have some unexpected situation.

Many people noticed the abnormality of Dumbledore's right hand, and there were whispers in the auditorium.

Dumbledore knew what everyone was talking about, and he just smiled, shaking his purple and gold sleeves to cover the hand.

"Don't worry about me, it's just a little accident." He said lightly, "Okay, new students, welcome to enroll; and old students, welcome back to school! What awaits you is a new school year of magic education... ..."

He talked about the welcome speech and the matters needing attention, but few of them listened carefully. Everyone was talking about what just happened in a low voice.

"Administrator Filch asked me to tell everyone that it is absolutely forbidden for students to bring any joke merchandise purchased from Weasley's Wizard's Wheezes this year." Dumbledore continued, "In addition, students who want to join the house Quidditch team , Report your name to the dean as usual. We are still looking for a new Quidditch commentator, and those who are interested should also apply to the dean."

"This year, we are delighted to welcome a new faculty member, Professor Slughorn."

As soon as Dumbledore finished speaking, Slughorn stood up.

His bald head gleamed in the candlelight, and his belly in his waistcoat cast a great shadow on the table.

"Professor Slughorn, a former colleague of mine, has agreed to return to his old job as Potions teacher."

"What, Potions?"

"Potion class?"

"How could it be Potions class?"

Such questions echoed throughout the auditorium, and everyone wondered if they had heard it wrong.

Ivan didn't go to see Harry and the others, but he could guess their expressions now, and they must be very surprised.

"At the same time, Professor Snape." Dumbledore continued, raising his voice over the others' comments, "he will be the teacher of Defense Against the Dark Arts."

"No!"

Dumbledore had just finished speaking when Harry called out.

His voice was so loud that many heads were turned in their direction.

But Harry didn't care, he just stared at the staff table angrily, he didn't understand, how did he end up giving the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching job to Snape?

Didn't everyone know over the years that Dumbledore didn't believe he was up to the job?

"Keep your voice down, Harry!" Hermione reminded, "You're overreacting."

"I just can't accept that for Snape to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, it should be Slughorn..."

"Dumbledore never said that Slughorn would teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, that's all speculation on our part."

Yes, Slughorn was the potions professor, he wouldn't be teaching such a dangerous subject as Defense Against the Dark Arts.

In particular, when this class was still cursed by Voldemort, the end result of the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts seemed to be not very good, not to mention that Defense Against the Dark Arts itself was a way to fight against dark wizards such as Voldemort. course.

Important as it was, it was too out of Slughorn's style.

Of course he had to decline to teach his old profession, Potions.

In this way, Snape got his wish.

At the teacher's table, Snape sat to Dumbledore's right.He didn't stand up when Dumbledore mentioned his name, he just raised a hand lazily to indicate that he heard the applause at the Slytherin table, and there was a smug look on his face .

"Alright, there's something good about it." Harry said through gritted teeth, "Snape will be gone in less than a year."

"What do you mean?" Ron asked.

"We all know that job is jinxed and no one lasts more than a year, good luck like Lupine, Sirius, bad luck, Quirrell and Barty Crouch Jr. Even my life is involved, I personally sincerely hope that another murder will happen..."

"Harry!" Hermione reproached, terrified.

Not only them, but everyone in the auditorium heard the news that Snape had finally got his wish, and they were talking a lot.

This is something more concerning than the weird magic spell on Dumbledore's arm.Dumbledore didn't seem to realize how sensational the news he just announced was. He didn't say anything about the teacher's position, but waited for a few seconds to ensure that everyone was completely quiet before continuing to speak...

Chapter 1287 Grapp's new home

There was a tense, wrenching silence in the Hall when Dumbledore spoke again.

Because, he mentioned Voldemort, this is the second time he has taken the initiative to mention Voldemort on this occasion.

All the students stopped talking, and focused on Dumbledore, listening to him intently.

"Everyone in this auditorium knows that Voldemort and his entourage are once again making waves, and their power is growing. I need to emphasize that the current situation is very dangerous, and everyone in Hogwarts needs to be extremely cautious to ensure your own safety.”

He speaks very slowly, making sure that every student in the auditorium can hear him clearly.

"The magic defenses of the castle were strengthened during the summer vacation, and we got new and more effective protection, but each of our teachers and students must still be vigilant at all times, and we must not take it lightly. Therefore, I ask you to strictly abide by the teacher's instructions. Every safety rule formulated, no matter how annoying those rules may be, especially the rule of not getting up and going out after lights out. I implore you, whether on or off campus, as soon as you find anything unusual or suspicious, please report it to the staff immediately. Report. I believe that you, for the safety of yourself and others, will definitely restrain your behavior."

Dumbledore's blue eyes scanned all the students, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"Okay, your beds are waiting for you, as warm and comfortable as you want them to be, and I know your priority now is to rest well and get ready for classes tomorrow. So, let's say 'good night'."

As usual, the benches were pushed behind them, making a screeching sound.

Hundreds of students began to file out of the auditorium and headed for the dormitories.

Ivan is not in a hurry to leave, he wants to talk to Dumbledore about the cat.

This kind of thing is not suitable for delay. Before he becomes as blood-sucking as Elaine, find out that cat and deal with it.

Seeing Ivan walking towards the teaching staff, Harry hesitated for a moment, and simply stayed and waited for him.Because, he didn't want to be crowded with classmates who were staring at him wide-eyed, and he didn't want to be close to Malfoy, so that he could have a chance to tell the story of stepping on his nose again.

Hermione took Elaine and ran to perform the prefect's duties and take care of the first-year students.

Ron didn't go, and didn't follow Lavender, he chose to stay with Harry.Now, the two of them watched Ivan and Dumbledore talking from a distance at the end of the long table in Gryffindor, and Professor McGonagall, Snape, and Professor Slughorn also surrounded them.

"Strange, what is Ivan going to say to Dumbledore?" Ron asked, "School has just started."

"I don't know, maybe he found something? He can always find things we didn't notice."

Harry tried to sort things out, but all he could think of was the image of Malfoy crushing his nose.

"Well, to be honest, what's the matter with your nose?" Ron asked when the crowd that had squeezed out of the auditorium had moved away and no one could hear them anymore.

Harry told him what had happened, and Ron looked rather annoyed.

"No wonder, I saw Malfoy pretending to tackle a nose just now," he said indignantly.

"Yeah, well, forget about it," Harry said angrily, a little relieved by Ron's reaction, "Listen to what he said before he found out about me..."

This is the first time Harry has discussed this matter with anyone. Because Tonks was around, he didn't tell all the information. He originally thought that Ron would be shocked by Malfoy's bragging, but Ron Feeling indifferent, Harry felt like he had turned into an elm head.

Didn't he suspect Malfoy before?Still want to take his clothes off and check the Dark Mark?

Now, he has changed his mind, faster than turning the pages of a book.

"Come on, Harry, after I entered the school, I thought about it carefully, and I kind of agree with Hermione's idea. The protection here is very strict now. I mean, Malfoy will not do anything for the mysterious man in the school." , he doesn't have that ability, and there's nothing he wants here other than you. Can Malfoy take you out? Like that lunatic Crouch and his dad did before, I don't think there's any possibility."

"But he said..."

"We all know what's going on, he just wants to show off in front of Parkinson, think about it, what tasks will the mysterious man send him?"

"Any mission is possible." Harry argued, although he felt that Voldemort's target might still be himself, as Ron said, it would be too shameful if Malfoy got him out of school, so he changed He said, "Well, how do you know that Voldemort doesn't need someone at Hogwarts? For other things, this is not the first time..."

"I hope you stop saying that name, Harry."

At this time, a voice of reproach sounded behind them.

Harry turned to see Hagrid shaking his head.

"Dumbledore just called him by his first name." Harry said stubbornly, "So did Ivan and Hermione."