Professor McGonagall was very annoyed when she was awakened from her sweet dream.
She has been busy recently with the new structure of Transfiguration and adjusting the curriculum for this group of students who have not kept up with the progress of previous years. She has not had a good sleep for a while. I finally decided to spend the whole day today. Have a good sleep. The result was that as soon as I fell asleep, I was woken up by someone.
That damn guy who was causing trouble in the Forbidden Forest, couldn't he have done it earlier? Can't it be a day later? Just now? !
Snape, who came to call her, originally wanted to say a few words, but now he kept his mouth tightly shut.
There were many people who hit the gun, even Snape was one of them, but because of this, he vowed that he would never make such a mistake again.
Of course, except for the intentional minefield disco.
The two moved quickly, and the four deans had already climbed out of bed. According to the original plan, Snape and Professor McGonagall were going to help, while Professor Spratt and Professor Flitwick were in charge. Nursing students. To prevent the other party from attacking in the east and west.
The two moved quickly, and they reached the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest in a short while.
And soon, the sound of barking dogs and footsteps appeared in their ears.
Snape suddenly stopped, his head instantly turned to the location where the footsteps came from, and then after observing his surroundings, he shouted loudly to Professor McGonagall, who had already left him some distance away: "Minerva ! Go to the Black Lake! He wants to use the Black Lake to cover his aura!"
Professor McGonagall's ears twitched, and then she adjusted her direction without hesitation. It was definitely not difficult for the two of them to block each other on broomsticks.
Even Professor McGonagall had time to tidy up her hat while being stuck in a traffic jam. Although his heart is filled with anger, he still has to maintain the elegance that a great wizard should have!
Luke saw the emotional dust of Professor McGonagall and Snape from a distance, and naturally discovered their obviously abnormal movement speed.
"Using a vehicle..."
Luke felt very tired, and then silently activated the Slytherin wand and entered snake mode. He didn't know if the side effects of this time would expose him later, but if he didn't turn into a snake and run away now, there would be no future.
After transforming into a snake, his physical fitness was further strengthened, and the speed of the acceleration spell was also increased again. Even surpassing the speed of a broom in a short time.
Yaya naturally discovered this problem. Suddenly, the other party gave him an unusual sense of pressure. By the way, his speed was far faster than his own. Then it started barking hoarsely. The speed of his feet slowed down.
It couldn't catch up originally, so now it simply indicates that the opponent has increased its speed, and then it can relax. You can't really expect it to catch up. That's going to be fatal.
Hagrid heard the change in Fang Ya's cry, and then shouted loudly: "Professor! The other party is speeding up!"
Professor McGonagall and Snape had no time to respond to him now. They are not stupid either. The sound of footsteps gradually getting away in their ears is enough to show that the other party is gradually distancing themselves from them.
If the other party really gets into the black lake, it will be really difficult to investigate.
Both Snape and Professor McGonagall consciously increased their speed. Professor McGonagall was worthy of being a former member of the Quidditch school team. After she started to work hard, her speed even gradually caught up with Luke's speed. And soon after, he began to slowly get closer to Luke.
Luke is a human being after all. Even with the enhancement of snake transformation, he could not run with unlimited physical strength.
Unlike Yaya, Luke still maintained his full cognitive speed when he felt as if his lungs were on fire. He was running as hard as he could. But that doesn't mean he can defeat his body. The decrease in speed is inevitable.
"Looks like I'll have to bring a broom next time I go out."
Luke said with a self-deprecating smile.
However, after the voice was changed by the mask, it became hoarse and evil with a mocking tone.
So all he got in exchange was a cold snort from Professor McGonagall and another acceleration.
Luke wanted to slap himself in the mouth. But now is not the time.
He was annoyed. Professor McGonagall was genuinely surprised. Racing on broomsticks is a joke that even elementary school students in the wizarding world would not use.
But now, this joke has become a reality in front of Professor McGonagall's eyes.
Although the irritation in Professor McGonagall's heart was still there, his emotions gradually calmed down, his mind became clearer, and he became more vigilant about the running figure not far ahead. This speed alone is enough to overwhelm many wizards.
Professor McGonagall was already trying her best to speed up, and she didn't even have the energy to use magic to block the people in front of her. So the chase turned into a chase.
And this, after all, stopped not far from the Black Lake.
Luke caught a glimpse of a dark shadow out of the corner of his eye. The next moment, he saw Professor McGonagall's skillful drift operation. With this broomstick technique, Professor McGonagall should still be able to survive on the Quidditch pitch. All-powerful. It feels a little stronger than Harry.
"Stop!"
Professor McGonagall raised her wand and pointed it at the other person's chest. The tip of the wand flashed red.
Luke looked at Professor McGonagall, who was about to strike, and the Black Lake, which was just a few feet away, and finally stopped.
Professor McGonagall's strength is definitely not something he can fight against now. Even if it turns into a snake.
The increase in strength given to him by becoming a snake also depends on his original strength. The stronger the original strength, the more magic power it can withstand, and the greater the natural increase.
"Your reaction was very quick, which made me wonder if someone had set a trap for me in advance."
Luke looked at Professor McGonagall and said with a smile.
Professor McGonagall didn't react. She had seen this situation many times. But choosing to stop the opponent means being wary of the opponent's strength. So if the other party is willing to delay, she is also willing.
Severus and Hagrid were both rushing over as quickly as possible. In short, at least it's a three-on-one situation, and I have the advantage!
"It makes no sense for you to say that."
Professor McGonagall raised her wand and said without letting down her guard at all: "If you are really willing to talk, then give up resistance and take off your mask. I can use my credibility to guarantee your life safety. Of course, the premise is that you really want to talk. He did nothing to harm the interests of Hogwarts."
Luke felt that to be fair, although he was a student of the school, he was really helping the school to become better. Luke felt that his role was comparable to that of several deans, and he naturally did not do anything that harmed the interests of the school. But now take off the mask and give Professor McGonagall a big surprise? Isn't that just nonsense? Professor McGonagall's favorability has not reached this level yet. Professor McGonagall is the elder, but he is not yet one of our own who can work together.
"Don't be ridiculous, ma'am," the snake-faced man shook his head and said, "I'm afraid you won't be willing to be rough with me when you see my face."
Luke thought he was telling the truth, but when he said these words, he could easily separate the 'Snake-Faced Man' and 'Luke Gunter'. In the eyes of Professor McGonagall, the current snake-faced man is probably just a middle-aged and greasy man.
Professor McGonagall frowned, but had no greater reaction. I had heard this kind of words too many times during the life-and-death battles back then, and even this kind of words were far from being considered powerful trash talk.
"Then you can give it a try. I think it's a good thing that I'm not willing to be rough with you."
Professor McGonagall's tone remained calm. And the calmer she gets, the more difficult it becomes for Luke. It won’t work if you don’t stop. If you stop, you can still be prepared.
But one of the options is too costly. So he chose to take a big gamble here.
"Forget it, I don't want others to only focus on my appearance."
Luke laughed that evil-sounding, but not unpleasant, laugh.
The two of them had only said a few words before Snape arrived.
Stepping out of the woods, Snape walked toward the lake with his wand raised.
Unlike Professor McGonagall, the wand in his hand shone with dark green light. Thanks to the powerful perception during the snake transformation process, Luke roughly guessed what the curse was that gave him an obvious sense of crisis.
Shen Feng Wu Ying, a powerful black magic attack. If it weren't for the counter curse, the degree of harm would be almost the same as the unforgivable curse.
Because it is more hidden and more difficult to dodge.
"Who are you?"
Although it was a question, Snape's cold tone gave people the impression that he already knew something.
"What's your purpose here?"
Snape met Luke's snake-like eyes and took another step forward.
"What have you done?"
Luke didn't answer his question, smiled softly, and then put his index finger in front of his lips. Then he lowered his voice and said, "Wait a little longer, maybe you will see some surprise later."
Snape frowned, looking at the man with the snake-face mask opposite him with more and more vigilance. The hand holding the wand became more and more stable. Luke now looked like he was giving a French military salute, but unfortunately it was better not to show his hands in his pockets.
His fingers moved rhythmically in his trouser pockets, tapping slightly.
After exchanging glances with Professor McGonagall, Snape also decided to wait. No matter what the opponent's trump card is, they are sure to control the opponent.
"professor!"
Hagrid's loud voice came from the Forbidden Forest. Hagrid was prohibited from using magic spells on the surface, but privately, several professors knew the truth. And they all knew that Hagrid, even with a wand in his hand, was definitely a powerful warrior.
"Here, Hagrid!"
Professor McGonagall said hello, and then quickly focused on Lun, but Luke didn't react at all, as if he didn't care at all about their call.
And that snake-face mask full of mystery conceals all expressions and eyes. All that was left on the mask was a smile that looked both sentimental and mocking.
The sound of rustling through the woods and the sound of heavy footsteps came, and after a while, Hagrid was the first to appear in everyone's sight.
"Bastard, I finally caught you!" Hagrid's face was full of anger, and the tip of the umbrella in his hand pointed at Luke's head. Luke felt that even without the flicker of the wand, this thing could pop his head in Hagrid's hand.
"What did you do to the unicorns!"
When Hagrid thought of the unicorn that fell in the Forbidden Forest, the anger in his heart was simply uncontrollable. But there is still a lot of vigilance that should be exercised. He didn't rush forward stupidly. That would not only cause trouble for himself, but also hinder his teammates.
"I did not do anything."
Luke's tone was very innocent, but to everyone's ears, it was naturally another harsh taunt.
Snape originally wanted to say something more, but he still saw Quirrell behind Hagrid.
"Professor Quirrell, why are you here?"
Professor McGonagall also noticed Quirrell and asked.
"I needed some fresh herbs for my teaching, but Professor Sprout didn't have any, so I had to try my luck in the Forbidden Forest. Unexpectedly, I met Hagrid, and we came to help."
Quirrell said timidly.
Professor McGonagall looked at him and frowned slightly, but then relaxed.
Snape stared at him for a long time, then turned his attention to Luke.
"who are you?"
In this sentence, there is finally the proper sense of doubt.
"An innocent passerby."
Luke smiled and said something that no one would believe.
Although everyone was here, the atmosphere at this time was even weirder than the confrontation just now.
"It seems like you have other worries." Luke's voice became even more gentle, and then he said, "I thought you professors were very united."
Professor McGonagall glanced at Snape and Quirrell. Quirrell and Snape were in perfect agreement, not looking at each other, but staring closely at Luke.
"Your little trick of provocation is really too low-level!"
Hagrid sneered and said.
Luke was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Aren't you going to take action? Everyone is here."
"What exactly are you going to do?"
Professor McGonagall's attention returned to Luke.
"Oh my God! Can't I just hold on?" Luke's tone was full of helplessness, and then he stretched out his hand from his trouser pocket. The four people raised their wands at the same time and pointed them at him. The light on them became brighter and brighter, and they seemed to be ready to go.
"Look at how nervous you are." Luke laughed.
"I just want to surrender!"
As he spoke, he raised his hands above his head, as if giving up resistance.
Professor McGonagall knew without thinking that there must be a fraud, but she didn't figure out where the fraud lay.
And the next moment, the water surface of the Black Lake, which was originally only slightly turbulent, suddenly broke open. An arm and leg quickly sprang out from it and dragged Luke down before anyone could react.
Luke felt the tug, and his voice returned to complete calm.
"We will meet again."
"Plop!"
Shining spells shot into the water, illuminating the great shadows. But in the blink of an eye, the black shadow disappeared into the depths of the black lake.
Only those words were left, echoing in the wind.
