After all, the magic world is still a place where strength speaks for itself. Ever since Professor Blaine easily knocked down Fred and George in class, Amosta's reputation has surpassed that of Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape, and he has become a little wizard. The most awe-inspiring wizard in our hearts.
Just like just now, when he appeared in the prefects' bathroom on the sixth floor, it was like a ferocious fire dragon had entered the huge bathroom. The prefects from each college were huddled together and hiding in a corner of the bath. During the entire process of Star's washing, no one dared to make a sound.
It wasn't until Amosta, who had hurriedly solved the hygiene problem, sighed helplessly and left that the atmosphere in the entire bathroom became lively.
"Why doesn't Professor Blaine go to the professor's bathroom?"
Oliver Wood, who had a lot of colorful bubbles on his head, suddenly collapsed in the water, and looked at Percy with lingering fear next to him, who had been looking at Amosta with admiration from beginning to end.
In fact, Amosta was wronged by these words. It was not that he deliberately wanted to show off his power in front of the young wizards, but that he did not know that there was a special bath for professors in the castle, and Professor McGonagall arranged it for him. I didn't mention this to him when we were in the office and residence. Even this bathroom was something Amosta accidentally found out about when he was in school.
At around eight o'clock in the evening, Amosta, who had cleaned up and changed into a clean wizard robe, knocked on the door of Dumbledore's office and walked into the office under Dumbledore's "eager eyes".
"I think this is the first time you've come to my office since you returned to Hogwarts, right, Amosta?"
Dumbledore, who was behind the desk, put his hands under his chin and looked at Amosta with a reserved smile, his bright eyes filled with relief.
Of course, why am I always hanging around you when I have nothing to do?
This thought flashed through Amosta's mind. He is actually a very insecure person, and as Dumbledore is the only wizard who can pose a threat to his life in Hogwarts, of course he has to fight with Dumbledore. keep distance.
"That's actually true, Headmaster Dumbledore--"
After exchanging pleasantries with Dumbledore, Amosta slowly revealed the reason for his visit.
"According to the teaching progress I plan, Principal, I plan to let the three grade levels of young wizards try to deal with some magical creatures personally after the start of March. What do you think?"
"You are the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, Amosta, and you have every right to do this on your own." Dumbledore, smiling, gave his reply very openly.
"Ahem-"
Amosta held his fist under his nose and coughed twice. His expression didn't look so natural. "The problem is, what I plan to let them deal with, well... I think it's better to negotiate with you in advance." .”
Three minutes later, when Amosta explained his plan clearly, Dumbledore, who had just let it go, no longer looked so relaxed, but frowned in distress.
"It is indeed a radical and dangerous plan. Amosta, you should know that the level of the young wizards is limited. Is this... This is indeed a decision you made after careful consideration."
"No decent talents can be cultivated in a comfortable cradle, Principal Dumbledore. I know the upper limit of the abilities of young wizards, but because of this, courage and determination in the face of danger are particularly important. Since Professor McGonagall hopes Seeing that little wizards can actually improve, I think it's acceptable to take a little risk."
For a mature guy like Dumbledore, no reason is new or unheard of in front of him. It's just that the misfortunes that happened during his magnificent century have shaped his cautious character.
But in the end, Dumbledore showed his decisiveness.
"I will go and communicate this with Minerva. I believe she will understand. But Amosta, in order to ensure that no accidents occur, I suggest that you ask Severus to come with you during class. He It is trustworthy..."
Amosta breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his gratitude to Principal Dumbledore for his support. Dumbledore, who was in deep agreement, said hesitantly,
"But regarding the eight-eyed spider you mentioned, I think you should say hello to Hagrid first."
Amosta was stunned for a moment, but soon he reacted keenly.
"You mean those eight-eyed spiders were kept by Hagrid in the Forbidden Forest?"
After Dumbledore gave a positive answer, Amosta shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"Hagrid is particularly fond of those huge and dangerous magical animals. I heard about it when I was in school, but I didn't expect that he could even keep ugly... creatures that are unfriendly to wizards like eight-eyed spiders as pets. What a surprise!"
"Perhaps it is precisely because of his pure and unpolluted heart that Hagrid is able to enjoy the favor of those lovely creatures who share the world with wizards."
Dumbledore's speeches were always so wise. He smiled and said to Amosta, "However, he did pay a heavy price for this..."
...........
An hour later, Amosta walked out of Principal Dumbledore's office with heavy steps, and stood in front of the stone monster at the door of the office. The light from the torches on the wall hit his slightly frowning eyebrows, and Amosta's The expression is extremely solemn.
Amosta, who originally just asked Dumbledore for instructions on magical creatures to be used in class, never expected that he would hear such valuable information tonight.
Yes, Amosta had known for a long time that Hagrid was expelled from Hogwarts, but he never expected that the reason for Hagrid's expulsion was actually his meeting on the night before Christmas in fifth grade. Eight-eyed spider.
What surprised him even more was that this matter was actually related to the Chamber of Secrets and Voldemort!
No wonder Hagrid was so nervous when he met himself who had returned to Hogwarts as an investigator during the Christmas vacation before the start of this semester. He even misunderstood that the Ministry of Magic had sent him back. Amosta's eyes Enlightenment flashed through.
Although Dumbledore did not say it clearly in his words, Amosta could not fail to hear the implication. Fifty years ago, it was not Hagrid who opened the Chamber of Secrets, but it was most likely Tom Lee, who had reported Hagrid. Del.
When Amosta asked about the origin of Tom Riddle, Dumbledore's answer shocked Amosta, but when he came back to his senses, he felt that it was reasonable.
The Dark Lord is the descendant of Slytherin. This is indeed a logical thing. In fact, Amosta suspected that the relationship between Voldemort and Salazar Slytherin may not be just a fellow traveler on the road of faith, but a relationship. A closer relationship...
For example, there were crazy rumors in the castle that Harry Potter and Slytherin were related by blood.
"The possibility of an innate awakening of a unique talent like Parseltongue is very small. There is a high probability that it is the power hidden in the blood. Slytherin may be the ancestor of Voldemort..., but the key is that Potter and Voldemort can also talk. Are you related to relatives?"
The Thinker of Amosta takes steps again.
Dumbledore definitely knew more, but for various reasons, he did not reveal it to Amosta. Of course, the more he knew, the deeper he got. Amosta was very happy to see Dumbledore Keep it secret from him instead of dragging him down impatiently.
"No matter what, we still need to talk to Hagrid-"
Standing in front of the office window, quietly looking at the firelight at the edge of the Forbidden Forest, this thought flashed through Amosta's mind.
