Ancient Warlocks at Hogwarts

That night, Andre did not return to Gryffindor Tower. He spent the night with Harry and Sirius on a spare bed in the infirmary.

When daybreak, Sirius couldn't wait to run to Professor McGonagall. He had to tell the deputy principal of Hogwarts the clues he had just learned. The school has been under increasing pressure recently, especially It was when Jerome's parents ran to the Ministry of Magic every two days.

After Harry was re-examined by Madam Pomfrey, he was finally allowed to leave the infirmary and return to the students.

In the next few days, no more accidents happened in the castle. After Andre handed over most of the clues he knew to Sirius, he seemed to be free. He was now waiting for the man with the red mark on his forehead. The wizard has been discovered.

But until the end of November, there was no news from Sirius.

This undoubtedly gave Andre some uneasy premonitions, because it stands to reason that just investigating the immediate family members of Hogwarts students is not a huge project, and it shouldn't take so much time to find the right person.

So after a Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson, Andre stayed in the classroom and wanted to ask Sirius about the progress of the matter.

"I know what you want to ask, but," Seeing that Andre did not follow the other students out of the classroom, Sirius smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "Well, in fact, Professor McGonagall has already Relatives have searched all over, but still haven't found the wizard with the red mark on his forehead that you mentioned. Of course, we don't doubt what you said, but this way, there will be many more people to investigate than previously expected. . And you know, I have been in Azkaban for more than ten years, so I have no choice but to leave it to Professor McGonagall and others."

This answer was somewhat beyond Andre's expectations. If he went by his previous speculation, the man Dobby saw must have a close relationship with a certain student in the castle.

"But don't worry, Professor Dumbledore already knows about this matter, and he takes it very seriously. With his help, I think we will soon find the wizard that the house elf said."

In any case, Andre finally got an answer. He could only choose to believe the principal of Hogwarts. After all, he didn't have a reliable witch girl to help him find out the news. From the summer vacation to now, in the past It took several months, but he still had no clue about Sophia, which was also a headache for him.

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After entering December, the air in the castle became more and more humid and cold. In the evening this evening, heavy snow even began to fall in the cloudy sky.

Hermione was wrapped in a red and yellow scarf, holding her hands and breathing, and said to Andre: "Where are you going to go for Christmas this year? My father sent me a letter before and said that he was going to take me to Italy to spend this Christmas. holiday."

Andre really didn't have much idea about this problem. He had to guard against the dual threats of the Free Magical Union and Voldemort this year. At least until the problem was solved, it was best not to leave the Hogwarts castle.

"I might have to spend Christmas this year at school with Harry."

"Oh, is that so? By the way, your distant cousin hasn't come back from France yet?" The little witch nodded.

"Uh, yes, she still has a lot of things to deal with over there." About Sophia, Andre could only continue to lie.

Fortunately, Hermione didn't have any doubts about this, she just asked casually.

Just as the two were discussing Christmas vacation arrangements, there was a sudden exclamation outside the study hall.

This made Andre frown immediately. Nothing had happened in the castle for a long time since Jerome disappeared. He was also waiting patiently for Professor Dumbledore to find out who the man Dobby was talking about was. , then all problems will be solved.

But now several shouts coming from outside the door made him feel that something was wrong, and it seemed that something unexpected had happened.

The little witch looked at each other, then stood up and walked out together.

The corridor was now filled with students. Surrounded by everyone was a short boy wearing Gryffindor robes. He was lying on the ground motionless.

"It's Colin, Colin Creevey, the freshman." Hermione recognized the boy's identity at a glance, and she whispered in Andre's ear.

Andre nodded heavily. He originally thought that it was not Ginny and the Basilisk who caused several accidents in the castle this semester, so the few little wizards who would have been petrified should be fine. But as a result, not only Filch The cat was killed, and even Colin was lying on the ground now, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.

Of course, he was not very familiar with this first-year student, but the current scene still made him feel that he had been too relaxed before. If he could quickly track down the attacker in the castle, he might not have appeared now. This is the case.

"Give way, gentlemen and ladies." Soon, Professor McGonagall was the first to arrive. She pushed through the crowd and walked quickly to Colin's side.

"Oh my God!" Looking at Colin lying face down on the ground, her face immediately became nervous.

"Kid, wake up, kid." He carefully helped Colin up. Professor McGonagall first stretched out her hand to test his breathing, and then breathed an obvious sigh of relief. It seemed that this first-year freshman was lucky enough not to meet Luo Xiao. With the same terrible black magic as Lady Liz, his life was at least saved.

It's just that Professor McGonagall's shouting didn't wake Colin up at all. His pale face and lips that had completely lost their color made him look abnormal, as if he was no different from a corpse.

"Professor McGonagall, I think it would be more appropriate to send Mr. Creevey to Madam Pomfrey first." Andre stood up and reminded him that there was no wizard who was good at healing magic. If we delay here, I'm afraid the situation will get worse.

"Yes, yes." Professor McGonagall nodded repeatedly. She picked up Colin from the ground and prepared to send him to the school infirmary.

But at this moment, the students surrounding him let out another exclamation.

"The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware!" Under Colin was a phrase painted in red paint, which Hermione immediately whispered in a low voice.

Professor McGonagall was obviously a little frightened, and her usually stern face also showed a hint of panic at this moment.

Not to mention the little wizards surrounding them. They had been quiet for a while because of the arrival of the teacher. At this moment, they began to cover their mouths and communicate with the classmates around them. It seemed that a group of people had broken into the entire corridor. Buzzing bees.

Looking at the words written in blood, Professor McGonagall obviously wanted to wipe them away immediately, but the still unconscious Colin in her arms reminded her that what was more important right now.

"Andre, help me erase that line. Also, maintain order here. I will be back soon." In the end, she could only hand over this task to a student she trusted more.

After Professor McGonagall left with Colin in his arms, a discordant voice soon emerged from the crowd: "Those who are enemies of the heir, be careful! You will be next, Mud..."

Andre actually didn't realize that Malfoy was here just now, but before this guy finished speaking, he noticed the look Andre directed at him, which made the proud smile on his face freeze in an instant.

Naturally, he was referring to Hermione. Perhaps it was because he had not had any conflicts with Gryffindors recently, which made him forget about the hurt he suffered in the previous training session. Or perhaps it was the content of the words on the ground that stimulated him. , which made him feel that he, a pure-blood wizard, had someone who could support him.

It's just that some things are destined not to be overcome through psychological construction, just like the talented Andre just glanced at Malfoy without any emotion, which made him unable to spit out the dirty word from his mouth.

"Before I get angry, you'd better keep quiet, Mr. Malfoy." After speaking to Malfoy very calmly and not a threat, Andre turned his head and focused his eyes on the writing on the floor.

There is no doubt that this was done deliberately by the person who attacked Colin.

His purpose is not very clear to Andre yet, but it can be roughly guessed that it must be to attract everyone's attention.

Not to mention the possibility of opening the secret room mentioned above - Tom Riddle's diary is not in the castle now. Since Voldemort arranged for the Death Eaters to take the diary from Lucius Malfoy, then according to the With his character, he would never give this Horcrux into the hands of others again - even if someone in the school really mastered Parseltongue and opened the secret room behind the girls' bathroom on the first floor, what would happen inside? The basilisk that was killed by Andre last semester could no longer commit crimes.

"Could it be the person who attacked Flint?" At this time, Hermione approached Andre and asked uneasily.

"It's very possible. Apart from him, I don't think anyone else in the castle would do such a thing." Andre nodded.

"I hope nothing will happen to Colin," the little witch also sighed. "There have been enough accidents in Hogwarts this semester. If this continues, I'm afraid the duel club organized by Sirius will not be able to make everyone feel at ease. .”

Indeed, due to the recent calm and the improvement of everyone's strength by the Duel Club, the panic in the castle has long ceased.

But now that Colin's accident happened, even if he didn't die, the little wizard would inevitably fall into panic again like he did when the previous accidents happened.

However, this is all a matter for later. The most important thing is to erase the bloody words on the ground first. After all, Professor McGonagall just told him.

Andre pulled out his wand from his robe, pointed it at the floor, and said: "Without a trace!"

Of course, the disappearing spell cannot permanently eliminate this line of writing, but at least the little wizards gathered around can no longer see the traces of blood, and when other professors rush over, they can reconfirm after the magic fails. Again.

Just as he was thinking this, a rush of footsteps came from behind, and three professors, Snape, Sirius and Flitwick, arrived hand in hand.

"Where is the injured student?" Sirius asked Andre first.

"Professor McGonagall arrived first. She took Colin to the infirmary." The little witch answered the question first.

But then, Snape said with a gloomy face: "Why are you there every time such an accident happens? Mr. Know-It-All, do you know where the crime scene is in advance?"

"Snotlout, you'd better put that thing away!" Before Andre could retort, Sirius couldn't help shouting at Snape loudly.

"Professor Snape, I think you have to figure it out first. I am not the first person to discover this scene." Fortunately, Andre immediately stopped Sirius, who had an outburst of temper. Otherwise, the two of them might have had a good fight. After a fight, he said to Snape: "Besides, I wasn't there when your Slytherin team captain was attacked."

"Haha, really." Snape laughed coldly. In fact, he didn't really think Andre was the murderer. After all, except for the first time when Filch's cat had an accident, only Andre was present. In the other two accidents, Flint's attack had nothing to do with him.

It's just that he has always disliked this Gryffindor second-year student, because compared to Harry, Andre seems to be more like James Potter back then, with the same good character and academics, the same Take a leadership position in a group of four.

"Well, since the injured student has been sent to Madam Pomfrey, I think ladies and gentlemen there is no need to stay here." Professor Flitwick, who was walking at the back, finally squeezed to the front.

But he probably didn't know that another thing happened here just after Professor McGonagall took Colin away, so he asked the students to disperse immediately.

Andre had no choice but to say: "Professor, I think I have a little problem that I need to tell you."

"What's the problem?" Not only Professor Flitwick looked at Andre in confusion, Sirius and Snape also turned their heads.

"That's right, the injured student, our first-year Gryffindor, Colin Creevey, after he was taken away by Professor McGonagall, we found a line of writing under his body." Andre said: "'The secret chamber has been opened. Those who are enemies of the heir, beware!' That's what it says, and it's still painted in red. I can't tell if it's blood."

"Secret room!" Except for Sirius, the other two professors looked shocked. They looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe this was true.

"But what about that line of writing? Why didn't I see it?" And Snape quickly discovered that there was no line of blood on the ground that Andre said.

"I used a disappearing spell to temporarily erase it. Professor McGonagall told me before leaving. I think she didn't want to cause panic among other students."