the Gambler

Draco Malfoy was wounded in a Death Eater attack.

This was probably the biggest Slytherin joke, but no one dared to actually laugh out loud, and the entire dungeon was filled with uneasiness.Lucius Malfoy is the right hand of the Dark Lord, and no one can feel safe if the lives of his heirs are worthless in the face of lofty goals.Of course, the Death Eater who attacked Draco had a low status, but anyone with a discerning eye could see the characteristics of the Malfoy family, although the corpse of this stupid Death Eater soon appeared in public view.

Panic is the status quo of Slytherin.

There are a lot of Death Eaters and their ranks are distinct, maybe a guy who doesn't wink has really sneaked in.No matter how powerful the Dark Lord is, he cannot guarantee that everyone will obey orders absolutely.Who knows who will be the next to be murdered.

The arrival of the Aurors was also unexpected. They fought with the Death Eaters within ten minutes, and the Dark Lord disappeared with all his subordinates.There were casualties on both sides, and the Hogwarts train was not spared.As soon as the chaos subsided, the "Daily Prophet" got the latest news. The Dark Lord's blatant provocation caused turmoil in the entire wizarding world. After all, the attack took place less than a mile away from the castle, which also made the society feel bad about Dumbledore. Questions from Lido and the Ministry of Magic are raging.

Bryce was lounging against the wall, unlike the little snakes who were completely clueless, he was the last to see Harry.After calming down and thinking about it, if you put Gaunt's sudden departure and the fact that Draco would only ask Harry for help, all the clues will be connected.

Gaunt deliberately orchestrated Draco's injury.

Not just to warn and win over Draco, but more importantly, yes, the current situation of Slytherin is a good proof of this.He had inadvertently overheard a conversation between Harry and Draco, Gaunt was the son of the Dark Lord, but the two were less obviously at odds, and the Golden Boy was the trophy.The possessiveness in the blood of Salazar Slytherin is extreme. If Gaunt wants to control the forces that can fight Voldemort, it is a wise choice to start from Hogwarts.

Yes, Gunter was sending a message.Voldemort could not guarantee the safety of the Slytherin students in the school - the reserve Death Eaters, but he could provide a safe haven.

Bryce smiled. He could see that Gaunt was powerful and had more potential than Voldemort.After all, having Harry also has the support of the Light Side.In Gryffindor's eyes, Gaunt may be chained to Harry, but he's not one of those lions who only see the surface, and he's pretty sure that bond interacts, and Harry is also chained to Gaunt. body.

When Gunter declares war, the Zabini family will be the first to pledge allegiance.

Bryce is a serious gambler.

After the curfew time, the entire castle was empty, Harry hurried out of the room, carefully tightened the invisibility cloak on his body, and ran barefoot towards the medical wing. He was not sure when Tom would wake up, and he needed to seize the opportunity.As he rounded the corner, Peeves' translucent body brushed past him, making his hair stand on end, and Ernie's cursing mixed with the giggles of the ghost, the Hufflepuff prefect Her hair was wet and drooping on her face, and there were large water spots on the front of her clothes.Harry turned sideways to avoid him, and waited until Ernie disappeared before running.

The medical wing was at the end of the corridor, there was no light, and Madam Pomfrey had obviously rested.Harry knew that Draco was still lying on the bed with his eyes open, waiting for him, and he had contacted him with gold coins before.Quite oddly, his conscience had been vaguely disturbed that Draco's injury was partly his fault, and he just felt that way.

Harry tiptoedly drew back the curtains that ensured privacy, and the tinkle alarmed the resting patients.Draco turned quickly, drew his wand from under the pillow, and was only relieved when he saw Harry.Unlike the last time the two met in the medical wing, Draco felt a little uncomfortable when he was lying on the bed.He reached out and tapped the chair next to him. Harry didn't pretend to be polite, and sat down generously. He also tore off the package of the chocolate frog closest to him, broke off his hind legs, and began to chew.

"So, what's going on on the train?"

"I thought the whole of Hogwarts knew about it," Draco complained, pointing to the tightly wrapped bandages on his chest, "was attacked by Death Eaters. The one you saw later, honestly, I must have Will tell Dad and he'll help me get that eyeless bastard out."

"Oh, Draco, can't you grow snacks? Don't keep talking about your dad," Harry stuffed the rest of the chocolate frog into the mouth of the blond wizard, who gave him a fierce look, Harry didn't care, and continued Asked, "By the way, why didn't you notify me with gold coins?"

"I can't," Draco frowned, his eyes averted, "Gaunt took my gold coins before Christmas."

"Does he know?"

"I should have thought that it would be impossible to hide it from him. For Salazar's sake, he is the brother of the Dark Lord! You would never think that he has no IQ—" Draco paled, and he said in horror Looking at Harry, "My God, oh my God!"

"What?" Harry noticed that Draco's face was pale as paper now, his shoulders kept shaking, and he made a sound that he didn't know whether it was fear or joy, but it seemed a little hysterical to Harry.The boy grabbed Draco's arm hesitantly, "Are you all right? Stimulated?"

"He doesn't like me being close to you. Damn, he deliberately took away my communication tools to ensure that I would be harmed in a possible attack! He wanted to punish me for being too close to you! Salazar—" Dela Coe let out a creepy laugh. "If I took the guesswork out of it, I wouldn't be surprised if he was the one to blame for my injuries. He definitely has a plan."

Silence fell.Harry gripped the arm of the chair hard, his stomach feeling like ice had slipped into it.All the dissonances seem to have good explanations.Harry wasn't sure if Tom and Voldemort had planned the ambush together, at least he could understand Tom's part.

"Marvolo is splitting Slytherin, he is preparing for the upcoming war." Harry saw the spark in Draco's eyes jump, "Regardless of his real purpose, as long as it weakens Voldemort's power At this stage, I will unconditionally support it.”

"So you're on his side. That makes the choice clear," Draco said. "Of course, you both have to keep me safe from the Dark Lord, which is the biggest threat."

"You're smarter than I thought, Malfoy." A cool voice cut through the silence, and Harry didn't express any shock at Tom's appearance. He had spotted the boy hiding in the shadows since early on.Draco looked worse, Harry swears he was a little blue.

"What do you want?" Draco asked cautiously, aware of his impertinence, and added, "Mr. Gaunt."

"Your total obedience." Tom raised the corners of his mouth. "Hogwarts can protect you from Voldemort, but it can't protect you from me. Oh, I won't kill you, but I can guarantee you are better than Parkinson." Even more pathetic, you know I always keep my word."

This made Draco even more nervous.

Tom smirked, and Harry gave him an elbow.

"Spread rumours, Malfoy."

"What rumour?"

"Harry and I will form a third party to keep all Slytherins safe from Voldemort. Appropriate threats are also necessary, those little snakes are not all time-conscious fellows. Oh, of course, don't forget to tell them Your speculation about my identity and what happened to Parkinson and Knott."

Harry raised half of his eyebrows: "Hey, you didn't tell me!"

"If you don't accept my olive branch and split Slytherin, the progress of weakening Voldemort will be greatly slowed down." Tom said confidently, "You won't give up the opportunity."

"Okay, okay, I promise you it is." Harry exhaled, even with a stern face he couldn't hide his joy.Tom furtively winked at the boy in Draco's blind spot.

"Oh, and we'll keep you safe," Tom added.

"Then there is no need to continue to hesitate. I will be loyal to you, Your Excellency Gunter."

"I prefer Lord Slytherin." Tom took out the gold locket hanging on his chest, and the snake-shaped pattern on it shone in the moonlight.

Draco held his breath, he couldn't be wrong, it was definitely Salazar Slytherin's treasure, even if it had been hidden for so many years, anyone with a good eye could have guessed it.Gaunt is indeed a descendant of Slytherin.Compared with the cruel deeds of the Dark Lord in the past, Marvolo Gaunt seems to be more rational and more terrifying.He is young, powerful, and possesses unfathomable potential.If he had to choose between the Dark Lord and Gaunt, he would obviously favor the latter.

Draco is a calculating gambler.

In a room separate from the cellar, near the Slytherin lounge, a warm fire blazed and crackled.Tom tilted his head to watch Harry keep pacing up and down, as if he wanted to grind the floor out of holes.The boy had been raving since he left the hospital wing, and nothing more than Tom hadn't had the sight to tell him the plan.The black-haired Slytherin was silent for a while before interrupting the other party's movements: "Stop chattering, Harry, or I'll push you against the wall, unless that's what you want, does that excite you?"

"Don't be so funny, I'm not one of those stupid girls, no guy likes being done by another guy."

Tom couldn't help raising the corner of his mouth, Harry's thinking was so easily led astray.

"This is an interesting idea. It seems that you have studied it? Maybe we should try again. I like the way you blush and heartbeat. It is very delicious."

"You're so narcissistic, I wonder how your body can hold such a huge vanity, won't it explode?" Harry pulled the armchair next to him and sat down, "Need me to cut your chest open to check ?”

"I didn't know you liked tricks like this, knives and blood? I feel like I've gotten to know you a little better, honey, you have a really special sex//fetish."

Harry frowned, and didn't think of a smarter rebuttal for a long time, so he had to change the subject: "When did you start planning?"

"It couldn't be more obvious when I invited you to join the gambling game." Tom waved his hand, and the comfort on his face was quickly replaced by seriousness, and even Harry didn't consciously become serious.Tom hesitated for a moment and said, "Slytherins won't be happy if we're keeping our relationship a secret."