Mentor and Friends

Ron was lying dead in the cellar when Tom came in.

"This is... what's wrong?" The resentment emanating from Ron was too hard to ignore.

"It's nothing." Harry laughed, "It's just a pity he missed Hermione's message."

Tom shrugged, saying he didn't care about such things.

Harry took Tom into his room, and Moody would come over later, and it would be better to leave the outer hall to Ron to teach Moody.

"Come on, Tom." Harry beckoned Tom to sit down, and then took out a few books from his bedside.

"These?"

"What happened in the Forbidden Forest may be a secret to the students, but it is not a secret to the warriors. We have the permission of the principal and the minister to tell you about the strangeness of the Forbidden Forest, but Tom, apart from you, several other warriors I don’t even know what happened inside.” Harry sat opposite Tom, “You are the only warrior who has touched the depths of the Forbidden Forest, even if you didn’t go in, I believe you can feel the danger inside .”

Tom nodded.

"The minister is unwilling to change the venue. Their original plan was to occupy the outer circle of the Forbidden Forest. They are still a little bit afraid of the 'Forbidden Forest that has guarded Hogwarts for many years', so when we suggested changing the venue at that time, although they considered They doubled, but they felt that since something went wrong in the depths of the Forbidden Forest, I shouldn’t be endangering the outer layer, so they resolutely refused to change the venue.” But at least they weren’t as stupid as Fudge, they just insisted on not changing the venue That's all, at any rate, they have planned to arrange good people to guard the magic circle deep in the Forbidden Forest on the day of the game, and also arrange people near the Warriors' game. If there is an accident with the instructor, they will also be on the bench.

"Then what am I going to do?"

"Master them by heart." Harry pointed to those books.

"This is?" Tom looked at these books in surprise. These... are Muggle books?

"No one revealed the project of the first game, even some people related to the department couldn't find out," even people like Slughorn who had a lot of connections in the Ministry of Magic couldn't get it The project of the first game, "So I guess, the first game should not be solved in one day, it should be three or four days."

"You mean..." Tom looked at the basic book in his hand, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his head.

"The Forbidden Forest is neither too big nor too small. Just an outer circle, with some magic power, can become an endless forest." Harry tapped his index finger rhythmically on the table, "The things found in the first game will become clues for the second game. This is almost the tradition of every Triwizard Tournament. It's just that they can't let you get it so easily."

"At present, the war in the Muggle world is not over, and it is impossible for them to transport dangerous creatures from various countries." Tom took over the topic, "Although Mr. Grindelwald has withdrawn from behind the scenes of the war, the war in the Muggle world does not seem to be so fast. It can be calmed down, during this period, it is really not safe to transport creatures from various countries.”

In this way, it is only possible to take advantage of the environment where phenomena are constantly emerging in the Forbidden Forest.

"It's just our guess," Harry said, "but it doesn't mean they won't happen, after all, I know that the countries are quiet, and there are no strange creatures around Hogwarts."

"I see." Tom nodded. "I'll keep an eye on it."

"Hogwarts has been very unstable recently. Slytherin and Gryffindor have warriors appearing at the same time, and the relationship between Slytherin and Gryffindor has become tense," Harry thought about what he accidentally heard a few days ago The Gryffindor children were deeply disturbed by the discussion about the Triwizard Tournament. Gryffindor was full of militant enthusiasm, and Slytherin's persistence was stubbornness that refused to admit defeat. "As the chief, you should also make them correct their mentality."

Hogwarts is showing signs of splitting, which is the last thing Harry wants to see, and he has to beat those children sometime.

Moody and Tom, whoever wins the match, represents Hogwarts, not just one house.

"En." Strangely, it seems that since Harry is no longer the head of Slytherin, he will pay more attention to the situation of Slytherin. Over there, they don't care unless it is absolutely necessary.

"Harry," Tom said softly after thinking about it, "Me and Moody, who do you prefer to win?"

Harry paused, as if he didn't expect Tom to ask him such a question, but he really thought about it seriously, "Actually, to me, it doesn't matter whether I win or lose," he said, having participated in the Triwizard Tournament before In fact, he didn't pay much attention to the championship of the Triwizard Tournament. At that time, he was not old enough to participate, so he didn't participate in a game. What he thought about was not how to win the championship, but how to be safe To get through the game without missing arms or legs, "There are many ways to win, and you can win by being smart, but how to shine in this game and let others know you is what I care most about."

Tom cares about power, so why not get him into the Ministry of Magic?

In this case, it should be better, right?

Harry looked at Tom's face, he didn't know why Tom, who was always proud, had rare gentleness and patience when facing him, Harry was sure that he couldn't see a trace of disdain or greed in Tom's eyes, he knew Well, when Tom was getting along with him, it was no longer the first time he wanted to get the benefits he wanted from him, but Harry would never ignore the pride and cruelty that belonged to Tom.

Tom will never give up the power at his fingertips throughout his life, and Tom who is willing to spend his life is no longer Tom.

Harry knew that he couldn't cut off his wings, and since he couldn't stop Tom from pursuing these, he could always think of other ways.

Tom doesn't have to become the Dark Lord to pursue what he wants in his heart. Perhaps Tom can play a greater role in the Ministry of Magic.

"You mean..." Tom frowned slightly, "You want me to enter the Ministry of Magic?" While shining brightly, it naturally opened a door for entering the Ministry of Magic. This is Harry...

"You are someone that even Grindelwald admires very much," Harry looked at him without concealment. He remembered Grindelwald's evaluation of Tom before, and he couldn't help laughing. The two generations of Dark Lords have different evaluations of each other. It is quite high, "In time, you will definitely be able to achieve achievements beyond him, but Tom, he doesn't want it, and I don't want it, you follow in his footsteps and enter the Ministry of Magic, maybe it's a good choice for you."

A little dissatisfaction appeared between Tom's brows.

He has always disliked others deciding his life and his path.

But the other party was Harry, and he knew that Harry was doing it for his own good.

"But, Tom," Harry smiled at him, "it's just a suggestion," he said, "maybe you won't go to the Ministry of Magic in the future, but it's always good to lay down a foundation, isn't it?"

Tom looked at Harry's smile, and suddenly felt happy.

After all, Harry understands him. No matter whether he wants to enter the Ministry of Magic in the future, or to develop the forces he has already established, it is always good to lay a foundation during the Triwizard Tournament and make some preparations for the future .

but.

Tom looked down at his fingers.

The championship must be his, and he never allows others to step on him.

"Okay, it's time for us to go to dinner." Harry looked at the time, "I called you here just to tell you about these things, and we have to see what the competition will be. I just think that the previous speculation is very likely to come true."

Tom followed him to his feet.

Just as Harry was about to open the door, he suddenly said, "Harry."

"Huh?" Harry turned his head and looked at him suspiciously.

"Are you free during the weekend?"

"Weekend?" Harry thought for a while, and he didn't seem to have any plans for this weekend, "I don't have any plans, what's wrong?"

"If you are free, would you like to go to Hogsmeade with me?" He pursed his lips, which is Tom's habitual action when he is doing something he is not sure about. Whenever he speaks at this time, his language The speed will always be slower than usual, and the words will be word for word, "I need to go shopping and prepare for the competition. Would you like to accompany me there?"

Harry thought it was a big deal at first, but he didn't expect to just go to Hogsmeade.

He agreed without saying a word.

"Of course." He said with a smile, "Since I can help, I will definitely go."

Tom looked at Harry's happy expression for a while, and after making sure that there was no reluctance or dissatisfaction on Harry's face, he let out a breath of relief.

"What's wrong?" Harry asked a little strangely as he watched Tom stop where he was, and didn't show much expression after hearing what he said.

"No, nothing." Tom shook his head violently. "Let's go."

I really don't know why I am nervous, just because of Abraxas's words, I have been in a trance until now.

"Tom, Hogsmeade on the weekend, what, don't you ask your sweetheart out to cultivate a relationship?" Abraxas's teasing voice was still echoing in Tom's ears, and Tom clenched his fists.

He just needs to prepare things for the competition, so he wants Harry to go with him, to cultivate feelings or something...

Tom looked at Harry's back and grinned.

He was confident that Harry would eventually be his.

The author has something to say: In fact, Harry has largely started from Tom's standpoint, but obviously, he underestimated Tom's persistence