Hogwarts Survival Sim

"Then the professors arrived and took us out of the secret room."

After Harry finished telling what happened, there was silence in the office.

"I need to pay tribute to you, Mr. Potter and Mr. Granger." Dumbledore broke the silence, "You saved the students in the castle and resolved the crisis."

"So I will give you each one hundred points. Even adult wizards may not dare to face Voldemort directly. Even when he was young, you have shown amazing courage and wisdom."

"And of course Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger, you each also won fifty points for your house."

As soon as the words fell, almost everyone had a smile on their face, except one person.

Snape stood up with a dark face and said:

"Now that the matter has been resolved, I will return to the academy."

"Severus, please tell the students that the crisis has been resolved and they no longer need to pack their bags."

"I will, Headmaster."

"Then we will also go back and inform the students in the college."

The professors also stood up and left the principal's office.

"Mrs. Longbottom, please take Neville to the campus hospital for a check-up. Voldemort's magic may have some impact on him. We need to know if there are any changes in Neville's body."

"I understand, Mr. Principal, thank you."

So Neville's grandmother took Neville to the school hospital.

"Then let's say goodbye, Principal Dumbledore." Mrs. Weasley said hurriedly, "We also want to take Ron for a check."

"Of course you can, please."

So, after the Weasley family left, the principal's office became deserted again, with only Ethan, Harry, Hermione and Lockhart remaining as guests.

"Gilderoy..."

"I think it's time for me to resign, Mr. Principal."

"Professor Lockhart!" Harry shouted excitedly from the side.

"Why, Gilderoy? I think you're doing a pretty good job as a professor."

"That's because I have two of the best students who have been helping me," Lockhart said with a wry smile. "I think my actual level is really unqualified for the position of Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts."

"Besides, I have more important things to do." Seeing that Harry wanted to say something more, Lockhart waved his hand and interrupted him, "Harry, you have to understand that everyone has to do something for themselves. Wrong things come with a price, and now is my time to atone.”

"Headmaster Dumbledore, please send me to Azkaban."

After saying this, even though Lockhart had decided to face his punishment calmly, he couldn't help but turn gray.

"Well, I have some different views on this, Gilderoy." Dumbledore said with a smile, "I think there will be a more appropriate way to punish you than going to Azkaban."

"As for the specific method, I think we can talk about it later. But regarding your past mistakes, I think it will soon spread throughout the magical world, so I'm afraid you will have to leave this position."

"I understand, Mr. Principal. No matter what kind of punishment it is, I am willing to accept it. During this period, I will live in Hogsmeade Village and wait for your arrangements."

After speaking, Lockhart bowed deeply.

"Goodbye, Harry!"

"Goodbye, Mr. Granger and Miss Granger." A relaxed smile appeared on his face for the first time, and he even joked, "I think I should help you have a happy Valentine's Day. ."

"Goodbye, Professor Lockhart." Ethan also said with a sincere smile, "I think you finally have the opportunity to write a book that is truly your own!"

"Ha! Thanks, Ethan."

Lockhart waved his hand, leaving a cool figure on his back.

"Then, I would like to talk to Mr. Potter alone. Mr. Granger, I hope you don't mind waiting outside for a moment. I have something else I want to say to you later."

"Okay principal, we'll wait outside." Ethan quickly pulled Hermione and walked outside. He knew that Lao Deng was about to show off his cooking skills again.

After about 10 minutes, Harry walked out with a smile on his face. He had obviously just finished a large bowl of Dun's Chicken Soup inside.

"Ethan, principal, please come in."

When Ethan walked into the office again, Lao Deng was carefully looking at the damaged diary.

"Mr. Granger," he put the diary down, adjusted his glasses, and asked seriously, "do you know what this is?"

"..."

Ethan blinked in confusion, wondering if Lao Deng was so direct now, asking such a powerful question.

"Uh, Mr. Principal, may I...may I know?"

Dumbledore smiled helplessly, and then said:

"Of course, Mr. Granger. I think we could do with a little more honesty between us."

"Well, okay, in fact, I do know that this diary should be a Horcrux."

After a few seconds of silence, Dumbledore continued:

"Yes, this is indeed a Horcrux, Voldemort's Horcrux. Since you know about Horcruxes, I think you must also understand the function of Horcruxes."

"The split soul is hidden in it, and the Horcrux will not destroy the life. Are you trying to say that Voldemort is not really dead, and he will come back?"

"This is inevitable, Mr. Granger. And I speculate that the diary you destroyed is just one of his Horcruxes." Dumbledore paused, "So the war is far from over."

"Then you are looking for me," Ethan asked tentatively, "Do you want me to help you find other Horcruxes?"

"How could that be? That's my job, kid." Lao Deng shook his head. "In fact, you have done a good enough job this time. If possible, I am not willing to let you be involved in danger."

"What I want to ask is another thing, Mr. Granger." Dumbledore's expression became serious. "During your and Harry's stories, I noticed some unusual things. For example, in the Chamber of Secrets How did you get hold of Tom's diary? I think it should be well protected."

"Indeed, sir." Ethan didn't intend to hide it, "We got a little help from Mr. Salazar Slytherin."

Hearing what Ethan said, Lao Deng frowned tightly.

"Any questions, sir?"

"Horcrux is an ancient and extremely complex black magic. Although there are partial descriptions of it in some books, the actual production methods have long been lost." Lao Deng seemed to be telling Ethan, or to himself. Quote, "I've been wondering where Tom learned how to make Horcruxes, and now a very possible answer is right in front of us."

"Mr. Granger, do you think Salazar Slytherin who helped you is his soul left in the Horcrux?"