Listening to Taylor's dull tone, Eric felt like his head was going to explode. He knew that this high branch was not so easy to climb!
Luke Gaunt, a new nobleman among the old nobles. In terms of lineage and family honor, this man is one of the most noble people in the entire British wizarding world.
And those who really want to get in touch with Luke and are not repulsed by him at the first time can find out that Luke is different from other nobles after getting along or investigating for a period of time.
These places mean that this person has his own ambitions. People like Eric, who need someone to step up, really want a leader like Luke.
A person with identity, ability, and ambition to change the existing order. If such people don't take refuge now, will they wait until the new order is established and still prepare pies to fall from the sky into their mouths in front of others?
He even didn't understand why there were so many idiots among his classmates. Didn't they actually know that taking refuge in Luke was a gamble with huge returns?
If you are not truly one of your own, then strive to become your true self. Even if it doesn't work out in the end, if you do everything you need to do, the benefits will definitely be there.
If you want to make a good radish, you must first secure the radish pit. But what he didn't know was that there was something special about Luke that not everyone could discover with careful observation.
Otherwise, there would not be many people outside who still think that the reform trend of the new generation is driven by Malfoy.
Unfortunately, most adults still regard this trend of thought as children's play. So Eric Wenger was able to sense something was wrong, not because he was smart or intentional.
But because Luke chose him. And Eric is a smart man. One of the characteristics of smart people is that they think carefully about everything.
For example, Eric never felt that joining Luke's camp required nothing. Even if there is no need to pay a physical price, at least he must undergo some tests in order to let Luke understand that he paid for his loyalty.
Eric also knows very well that he may not be loyal to Luke's plan, he just needs Luke to give him a chance to climb up.
Comparing the situation of climbing up in the quagmire with Luke and being a hair on someone else's leg, Eric chose the former.
Of course, he wouldn't give up his dignity and kneel down to lick Luke right now. After all, as a child of a small aristocratic family who has high self-esteem, he would also want to test his superiors when making choices to see if his superiors have the ability to make good use of him.
But now... faced with such a task, he dared to kneel on one knee in front of Luke to perform the knightly salute and shouted: "Unspeakable loyalty! Lord Gaunt!" Eric knew that Lockhart was usually a stupid.
But he also knows that for a guy who usually seems to be a careless person, to be able to wander around in the world for so many years without causing any trouble, he must have extraordinary courage and acumen when it comes to his reputation and life.
Let’s take a step back. Even if it's true, Lockhart is really a loser. But Eric didn't dare to bet.
If you are caught, even if you have to cross the lake or confront him head-on, the mission will be completed. But the task given by Luke was not to let him deal with it easily, but to hand over the things in his hand to Gemma Farley.
In other words, he must find a way to give away the book under Lockhart's careful precautions.
Gemma Farley couldn't easily find a way to get into Hogwarts during term time. She is not a parent, and the school does not have the habit of giving speeches when outstanding graduates return to school.
After all, Eric was just a minor nobleman. He had heard of magical instruments that transmitted sound, but he had never actually seen them with his own eyes.
What's more... no one will believe this thing unless he comes up with real evidence, that is, the diary in his hand.
How can we get this thing out? Of the two options, the first one is naturally to rely on the owl.
The second one is of course Hogsmeade. As a student, during normal school days, there are only two ways that you can find.
It's not hard to guess. And if Lockhart really had a brain, then these two channels would not be difficult to keep an eye on.
And once this thing is discovered by Lockhart. It can be seen from the contents of the diary that Lockhart is not a good person.
Eric had no doubt that he would end well. His long silence made Taylor, who was drinking coffee, look up, and then asked calmly: "Is there any difficulty?" Eric calmed down the solemnity on his face and turned to a relaxed smile: "No, no. "After that, he turned around and left.
Although it seemed very difficult, he had to act as soon as possible. Because he doesn't move, he will be found over there.
He could feel that the tracking magic on this diary was taking effect. I don't know if the interference magic cast by Luke or Taylor is slowly losing its effect.
This is a somewhat difficult test, there is no doubt about it. But he couldn't refuse. Rejection itself is a sign of incompetence.
But I don’t have any ideas for the moment, after all, the mission came too suddenly. So he couldn't help but put himself into Luke's perspective. If it were Luke, what would he do in such a situation?
"Me? I will give the things directly to Professor McGonagall." Luke spread his hands with an expression of 'No need to ask'.
"My credibility is quite high in the eyes of all the professors. If I bring this thing out, everyone will believe it and help me directly." Luke's tone was very ordinary, with just a little bit of dissatisfaction. Answer, why am I still confused about such a simple question.
Tyler frowned, but finally just closed his eyes. Hermione rolled her eyes and played with her hair.
Obviously, although Luke is talking about business, his method cannot be used by everyone.
Even for Taylor, she felt that if she gave this diary to Snape, Snape would have to think about a lot of things before making a decision.
Children can only consider right and wrong when doing things, but adults have to consider gains and losses when doing things. Of course, this is just a reference factor.
Right and wrong and gains and losses are not absolute. And Luke dared to say such things, of course, partly because Luke did not need the protection of professors.
If it is Taylor or Hermione, ask the professor to report it. So the best option would be for professors to take this matter completely off their shoulders.
Otherwise, students will still have to bear pressure from all walks of life. Don't underestimate Lockhart too much. There are also idiot fans in the wizarding community.
That's not something students can handle. But Luke is different. Although he is still a child.
But the status is there. No matter how stupid the average fan is, they still have to look at the gap in status before they talk about it.
Of course they didn't dare to talk to Luke, after all, it would be equivalent to having a conflict with a considerable number of nobles.
Generally speaking, nobles are not too angry. When facing such people, they can only give them a 'little' lesson.
How underestimated the mood.
"What's Eric's best solution?" Hermione asked reluctantly. She was still a little confused. After careful consideration, she should be able to figure out a solution. After all, the test Luke prepared was definitely not a dead end.
But when I first heard about it, I felt like things were really tricky. Luke picked up the cup, took a sip of black tea, and said with a smile: "How do I know that his best solution is the one he came up with himself?"
"This test is not difficult. I don't know which one he can come up with. I don't know how good Lockhart's brain is and how many methods he can make fail." In the end, it is just an escape room. game.
You don’t even need to go out by yourself, just needing a diary to go out is enough. The simplest, but also the most dangerous, is to use an owl to write a normal letter to contact Gemma, asking her to meet her at a location adjacent to the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade, and then Eric goes through the Forbidden Forest himself to meet Gemma.
This is the path Voldemort took last year. It is also a relatively feasible path confirmed by some gloves who have ideas about Hogwarts after years of research.
The disadvantage is that the requirements for the joint staff within Hogwarts are a bit high. After all, crossing the Forbidden Forest is not something just anyone can do.
Or you can find someone directly, or you can learn a interference spell yourself and put things on yourself until you go home for the holidays.
Although such a job may be somewhat unsatisfactory. After all, Luke wanted it as soon as possible. But it’s safe and the next vacation isn’t far away.
He will be able to go home soon.
"The interference spell above can still last for more than two days. I'm really forgiving." After saying this, Luke shook his head and changed the topic away from Eric.
"After Lockhart leaves, I will be able to become the acting professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts." The words just finished.
Hermione and Taylor both looked at Luke, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"Acting professor?" Taylor said confused.
"They're crazy." Hermione said emotionally. Faced with the attitudes of the two girls, Luke just smiled and said, "It's just a wise choice."... Although the students at Hogwarts don't take classes very seriously on weekdays, they They soon sensed something was wrong with Professor Lockhart.
The 'lively' stage plays of the past have almost disappeared. Professor Lockhart can be seen looking absent-minded every time he attends class.
The stage plays were arranged so poorly that in the following days, Professor Lockhart disappeared from the classroom.
Each class is arranged with some tasks and then allows students to study by themselves. The efficiency of this arrangement should be clear to those who have attended school.
Even if you really want to study hard, you will inevitably be distracted in such an atmosphere. The students are naturally happy to see such a scene.
The other professors also unanimously remained silent. It’s just a matter of more days and less days.
This semester, their attitude towards the Defense Against the Dark Arts class is that it has nothing to do with them and they just ignore it. Professor McGonagall and Principal Dumbledore, who are responsible for administrative work, are already in ruins.
A few days ago, it was nothing more than replacing Luke and showing off. It’s just a pain for the fifth grade students who are preparing for the BOWLS exam.
However, the two professors found that the fifth-year students were in good condition. After all, for students who need to take classes seriously, wouldn't Lockhart's class be just pure trouble?
It is better to read the book yourself. The students do not have to suffer from Lockhart's torture, Lockhart also has time to find his diary, and the professors wait peacefully for Lockhart's reckoning.
Everyone has a bright future. It's a pity that such happiness did not last too long.
Soon a rather shocking news spread throughout Hogwarts. Professor Lockhart, no, Gilderoy Lockhart's scandal has been exposed!
A group of students rejoiced. But the contents in his book are all true! The students who didn't know the truth couldn't help but sigh.
But he stole the stories in the book from others! Cheers rang out among the students again.
Unfortunately, the fate of those people was not very good, and some were even killed by Lockhart! The students were depressed again, because someone died for this, this is the weight of life.
But now! Lockhart has been reported, and he is about to be taken away for investigation and trial!
"Oh!!" The entire Hogwarts was filled with cheers. A bastard who is just looking for fame, a professor who is pretending, and a beast who kills and sells goods!
Lockhart's execution brought triple pleasure to people at the same time. I have to say that in this aspect, Lockhart did a very good job.
Of course, there are still some shortcomings. There is one last element missing. Ron, who was standing in the crowd, shouted to Fred who was standing in front of the bulletin board: "Fred! Who is our hero!" The most important element of a great story is the existence of a hero.
The sword bearer of justice and the judge of evil. Fred looked excited and proud.
"Luke Gunter! He formulated all the lies and got the solid evidence with the help of Taylor Barbara, Hermione Granger and broke through with the help of Eric Winger Lockhart's obstruction and investigation sent the evidence to the outside world and handed it over to the Wizengamot!" After these words were spoken, students from the first, second, third, and fourth grades cheered again.
The higher grades, especially the seventh grade students who were about to graduate, were keenly aware that something was wrong.
"Give it to the Wizengamot? Why not just give it to Dumbledore?" Percy was not a fool when it came to politics.
"And this kind of thing should be reported to the Ministry of Magic first." However, no one paid attention to his comments and speculations.
Everyone just enjoys the feeling of cheering for the heroes. However, just as they were cheering, the quill placed next to the bulletin board suddenly flew up, and after roughly driving the twins away, it started writing on the blank space of the paper.
George leaned forward.
"In view of what Gilderoy Lockhart has done, after discussions with President Dumbledore and the four deans of the college, it was decided to formally dismiss him from the position of Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts..." Suddenly, George's eyes His eyes suddenly widened and his mouth opened, but he didn't know how to read further.
So Draco couldn't wait any longer, squeezed forward, and continued to read: "Furthermore, it has been decided that Luke Gunter, a second-year student at Slytherin College, will serve as the acting Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. This is hereby announced." For a moment, The entire hall was silent, and you could hear a pin drop.
