Harry Potter and the Burnt Badger

"Perhaps you could approach similar temptations in another way, for example, at least tell me."

"It's like 'Moon, I think you could look through some of the Forbidden Zone books to determine a few things, but I'm not sure you'd be able to resist the malicious magic in those particular Forbidden Zone books, so I'd like to make one Give it a try'. If you say that, then I will never be so angry, but will be very happy to accept it - such a temptation, after speaking out, is not an offense."

"Perhaps after I am prepared, such a test may not be so effective. When I consciously resist the malice contained in a book, the impact of the malice will not be as great as it originally was. But you can also change A more malicious book to demonstrate, or simply use some spell to test."

The old man was silent for a moment, then took off his glasses and gently rubbed the bridge of his nose. "I think what you said is a good way. To you, it seems that I should use this way to do this." Temptation. I’m very sorry, Moon, I didn’t think carefully.”

"I accept your apology." Moon said solemnly, and then made himself laugh first. "Perhaps the promise is not strong. After all, you said you have experienced too many...complex and dirty things. Things, but I still want to express my opinion.”

He looked into the old man's eyes and let go of part of his defenses - his natural talent as a Legilimency also made his mental defenses far stronger than others, comparable to some wizards who have specifically studied Occlumency. "For me, You can rest assured that as far as I am concerned, I have no interest in ruling the world, ruling Muggles, or ruling this or that. Power is far less important to me than living my life peacefully. After all, I What I have now is enough for me to live a good life.”

"So, instead of falling in the direction of dark wizards, I hate it deeply, because these guys who are keen on doing all kinds of messy things are the biggest stumbling block to my dream life. If I can, I am better than Everyone wants to throw them into Azkaban one by one."

Professor Dumbledore put on his glasses again, and then smiled a little. I don't know if it was because of Moon's "I accept" or because of the meaningless assurance he made later.

The old man did not use Legilimency to pry into Moon's thoughts. Perhaps he did not want to pry into the student's heart out of a bottom line, or perhaps he thought that he could already tell how sincere and how false these words were based on his experience.

Of course, it is also possible that they simply no longer believe in such guarantees, and are even too lazy to use Legilimency to determine whether it is true or false.

Who knows?

The old man just looked at Munn kindly, and the apology in his eyes did not fade away because Munn accepted his apology.

After a long time, he whispered softly: "Moon, you are nothing like your father or your mother. In you... I have seen something I have never seen before. Oh, yes, I have seen it. The two of them even invited me when they got married. I liked Ann very much when she was at Hogwarts. She was a very quiet child, but she had extraordinary courage in her heart."

"I hope we can talk like this often in the future, Moon. What I said today was indeed of great benefit to me, an old man."

"It seems that I should really accept more young people's opinions instead of just accepting young things, doesn't it?"

Professor Dumbledore smiled and pointed to the table.Moon looked in the direction of his finger and found that there was the Christmas gift he gave the old man last year - a set of popular science books for Muggles.

Moon also laughed, and the previous stiff atmosphere between the two finally almost completely disappeared.

Moon didn't know if the old man believed his promise, but he knew very well that he really meant what he said.For him, power is not only not what he desires in his heart, it can even be said that he hates it deeply.

Because in his previous life, he was the biggest victim in the power struggle from beginning to end.

Chapter 43 The locked room on the fourth floor of the castle

Two days have passed since the conversation in the principal's office.

But today, Moon is even more anxious than that day.

At this moment, Munn really wanted to rush into Quirinas Quirrell's office, shoot his face with a pyrotechnic, and blow open his skull to see what was inside. .

He was standing on the eighth floor, in front of the wall opposite the tapestry of the Troll Beating Barnabas Silly. There was also a door on the wall, a door that would not normally be revealed.Beyond the door is a room filled with wine bottles and empty wine bottles.

From yesterday to now, he has tried "the place where things are hidden", "the place where Professor Quirrell hides things", "the place where Quirinus Quirrell hides things", and "the place where Quirinus Quirrell keeps books". "The place where Quirinus Quirrell hid his magic book", "The place where Quirinus Quirrell performed magic", "Quinis Quirrell on the evening of September 1990, 21 Entered room"...

The cute and idiotic Room of Requirement gave him a bunch of useless rooms.

This made Moon change the name of the Room of Requirement in his mind. He felt that this room should not be called the Room of Requirement, but should be called "Guess, Guess, Guess, Guess Room", or simply "Not Let You Find What You Want". room house".

Gan!

After trying for the last time "the room that Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Quirinas Quirrell entered on the night of September 1990, 21" and opening the door to an empty classroom, Moon completely Giving up trying - this classroom looked like most of the empty classrooms at Hogwarts, and it was clear that the Room of Requirement wasn't that smart.The room that Quirrell entered seemed to have very strict and strange rules. Perhaps it must be accurately described to a certain keyword to open it, rather than a vague description.

Moon sighed. He suddenly thought that if he could enter the Room of Requirement that Quirrell had entered before and find the book, he might be able to explore deeper secrets.In addition, he is not stupid. Once he really finds the way to enter the room, he will turn around and run to the principal's office and drag Professor Dumbledore over instead of stupidly getting in by himself.

but now……

Gan!Gan!

Moon dejectedly put away the Marauder's Map that was monitoring Quirrell's movements. This was a necessary preparation to prevent him from being suddenly caught by Quirrell in the middle of trying.

After putting away the Marauder's Map, he rubbed his arms, turned around and went down the stairs.

The reason why I have been so obsessed with this room in the past two days, apart from the sudden thought, there are other reasons: the Room of Requirement, which contains many books, is not sure whether Voldemort told Quirrell.If Voldemort himself knew that there was such a room, wouldn't the Room of Requirement, which is so difficult to find, be more suitable for housing Voldemort's Horcrux - Ravenclaw's Diadem?

In other words, it is possible that Quirrell discovered this room by himself.

So...how did Quirrell discover this room?He went to school here, and later served as a professor of Muggle Studies, and finally was transferred to the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, leaving for a year before returning.

After so many years, it seems possible in any year, but the books in the room don't seem to be good things. There are probably many books related to black magic.With Quirrell's weak temperament, he would even be bewitched by the weak and violent Voldemort. If he had discovered this room long ago, he would most likely be bewitched by black magic, which would lead to the emergence of Such as a sudden change in temperament, and then discovered by Professor Dumbledore, expelled, or sent to Azkaban.

Moon was walking downstairs, thinking about these things, when the stairs under Leng Buding's feet suddenly began to move, sending him to another fork in the road.

He rubbed his hair helplessly, thinking that today was really an unlucky day. If he had to wait for the stairs to turn back, he might have to wait a long time.He had no choice but to go through the corridor and go down the corridor at the other end of the corridor.

Halfway through, when he passed the door of an empty classroom, a conversation suddenly came from the empty classroom - the person speaking was none other than Quirrell.

"Hey, Hai, Hai, Hagrid, do you know that there is a room on the fourth and fourth floors that is always locked?" Quirrell stumbled as usual. "I, I want to ask you, do you know that room?" What is the room for?”

"Ah, Professor Quirrell, I'm sorry, I don't know. I think you should ask Filch, he might know." Hagrid's voice sounded a little urgent and helpless, but he still tried his best to keep it quiet. Peace.

"This, this, this, this, this..." Quirrell sighed, "Then, it's okay. I'm sorry to disturb you, Ha-Hai-Hagrid."

"Okay, goodbye then, Professor Quirrell."

The sound of dull footsteps sounded, and Moon no longer stopped, walking quickly through the corridor, hiding behind the wall at the corner where the stairs were, and quietly peeping at the door of the classroom.

The next second, Hagrid pushed the door open and walked upstairs.Immediately afterwards, Quirrell also walked out of the classroom and closed the classroom door. After looking around, he chose the opposite direction to Hagrid, which was the direction of the stairs on the side where Moon was.

Moon frowned, not daring to stay any longer, and hurried downstairs.

The always-locked room on the fourth floor?

If he remembered correctly, after Hagrid retrieved the Philosopher's Stone from Gringotts next summer, the Philosopher's Stone was stored in a locked room on the fourth floor and was heavily protected.The corridor where the room is located has also been designated as a restricted area, and students are prohibited from going there.

Could it be that the Philosopher's Stone is in Hogwarts now?

He quickly rejected this possibility. It was impossible for something as important as the Philosopher's Stone to be left in a locked room without protection at all.Once protection is imposed, Professor Dumbledore will definitely declare the area where the room is located to be a restricted area to prevent the restless little wizards from Hogwarts from accidentally entering.

So it's just an empty, locked room?

Moon thought for a while and decided not to go back to the common room. It would take more time. He had to find a quiet place as soon as possible and use the Marauder's Map to determine Quirrell's movements.If Quirrell really went to the fourth floor, then he'd better find a way to stumbling upon Quirrell, lest Professor Dumbledore really had the brain to stuff the Sorcerer's Stone in an unprotected empty room. Playing the dark tricks under the lamp, even if this possibility is small and pitiful.

Chapter 44 Gemma’s troubles

In a separate cubicle in the school newspaper office, Moon stared at Quirrell's name on the Marauder's Map, feeling relieved little by little.

The door didn't seem to be simply locked, but probably had some kind of protective spell cast on it. He saw Quirrell lingering outside the door, but never entered the classroom - he had never entered the classroom before. I plan to run to a certain professor to help me.

Fortunately, it looks like Quirrell didn't get in.

However, not going in does not mean that Quirrell will give up. It is estimated that in the next few days, Professor Quirrell will definitely run there from time to time to find a way to break into that door and take a look inside. The truth.

Thinking of this, Moon went to Professor Dumbledore's office again and told Professor Dumbledore what he had just heard.

"Don't worry, Moon, there is nothing behind that door." Professor Dumbledore said thoughtfully after hearing the news: "However, if Professor Quirrell cares about what is behind that door, , I think I might be able to guess a little bit of his motives..."

Moon looked at the old man who was in a trance and became interested in him.He was not curious about Quirrell's purpose, because he knew very well the fundamental reason why Quirrell returned to Hogwarts, which was to help Voldemort find the Philosopher's Stone.What really made him curious was what the wise old man in front of him had guessed.

After a few seconds, Professor Dumbledore came back to his senses, looked at Moon who was looking at him quietly, and said with a smile, "It's actually very simple, Moon. You know, there are many mysteries in Hogwarts." Yes, even I may not dare to say that I know everything about this castle. But in the end - I know more than others. If poor Quirinas went to something that was already in the castle , then he will definitely not be interested in these similar places - unless he is looking for something that does not originally belong to this castle."

Professor Dumbledore put his fingers together and said, "Ah...if you put it that way, I probably know what Quirinas is looking for."

"Looking for what?"

"A very magical and interesting item that will make countless people have great greed. Yes, Moon, unfortunately I can't tell you what it is now, because it is not my thing. However, What I can say is that if Quirinas really targeted that item, then he is probably doomed to be disappointed, because that item is not in Hogwarts at all now." Professor Dumbledore laughed.

After hearing the news, Moon was completely relieved. There was no doubt that "that thing" that Professor Dumbledore mentioned was probably the Sorcerer's Stone.And since the Sorcerer's Stone is not in Hogwarts, there is no need for him to worry so much in the next period of time. Instead, he can observe Quirrell and find Quirrell's clues relatively easily.

…………

After bidding farewell to Professor Dumbledore, Moon returned to the school newspaper office.He still has one thing to do today. The new issue of the school newspaper will be published tomorrow. Because the manuscript for the Wizard Chess Club match was added temporarily, he has to conduct a final review today to confirm the manuscript. no problem.

When she arrived at the school newspaper office, Gemma was the only one in the school newspaper office, but she was not working on the manuscript, but reading a book.

This is a bit strange. Normally, Gemma will basically only do school newspaper-related work in the school newspaper office, and will leave as soon as the manuscript is processed.Since joining the school newspaper office, Moon has basically never seen Gemma conduct any private matters such as studying in the office.

After putting down his backpack, tidying up his desk, he found the manuscripts to be reviewed and the samples of the new issue of the school newspaper to be published tomorrow. After finishing everything, Moon sat down and couldn't help but asked curiously. "Gemma, why are you reading here? Don't get me wrong, I don't mean anything else, I'm just a little curious. After all, you rarely do this."

"Well, I know, it's actually nothing. It's just that the dormitory is too noisy. Some of my roommates started arguing. I don't want to stay there."

Gemma said calmly without raising her head, but Moon was keenly aware that Gemma spoke a lot more than usual.

In the past, Gemma would most likely have just said, "The dormitory is too noisy and I can't read."

But obviously, it was not appropriate for Moon to ask further details. It was Gemma's private matter. Unless Gemma took the initiative to mention it, asking too many questions would be an offense.

Facts have proved that Gemma does seem to have something wrong today.A few minutes later, while Moon was still trying to correct the areas that needed to be adjusted in the sample issue, Gemma suddenly took the initiative and said, "Moon, I have a question to ask you."

Moon's writing hand stopped for a moment, and there was some doubt in his eyes, but he did not show it, but said casually in his usual tone: "You say it."

"I think your relationship with Gal and the others... is pretty good." Gemma frowned slightly, which was a rare change from her usually indifferent expression, which was almost always the same. "I think You know, do you have any tips? On building a good relationship with your roommates, or at least not having so many conflicts."

"The secret?" Moon raised his eyebrows, knowing that his previous feeling was indeed correct. It was not that the dormitory was too noisy, but that Gemma probably quarreled with the people in the dormitory, so she had to come to the school newspaper office to read.

"Hmm... I really want to help you, but there really is no trick to this kind of thing. Unless you can be slick enough to talk to others and tell ghosts, dormitory relationships can never be done by yourself. It was decided. I have a good relationship with Garr because Garr, Arlin, Cedric and I all have similar temperaments. We are all good people, and we all have obvious Hufflepuff characteristics. .”

"Therefore, the relationship in our dormitory should be said to be natural. This model of relationship cannot be applied to others, because there is no reference or skills at all."

"For you...this may be a bit unpleasant, but in fact you are not a particularly pure Slytherin, so it is not surprising that you would have conflicts with your roommates."

At this point, Moon suddenly laughed again, "But then again, if you were that kind of pure Slytherin, we wouldn't have the chance to become friends."

"Pure Slytherin?" Gemma's brows furrowed a little tighter. "I have a friend who... also said this."

Chapter 45 Always want to make big news

"So, where am I not Slytherin enough?" Gemma asked seriously, as if she had never realized this.

"At least you're not willing to do whatever it takes to win." Moon shrugged. "Think about it, do you still remember the late-night duel between you and Tonks last year? There was no dirty tricks at all, a fair and just one-on-one duel. In addition, for For most of the die-hard Slytherins now, you don’t care enough about the glory of Slytherin. I think for them, apologizing to the students of the other three houses is probably a very difficult thing to accept.”

"This way..." Gemma murmured, then stopped talking and continued to read the book.

Moon glanced at Gemma again and asked, "So, do you want to try to change yourself?"

"It's not necessary." Gemma's answer was simple and decisive, as if she was really just confused about the matter itself, rather than wanting to have a better relationship with her roommate.

Moon smiled, put down the pen, and picked up the water glass to quench his thirst.As a result, he only drank half of the water before he squirted out all of it, almost getting the sample issue of the school newspaper wet.

Because Gemma asked something.

"Also, there is another question, Moon, if I confess to you now, what would you think?"

"Puff—cough cough cough cough..."

Moon wiped his mouth awkwardly, then quickly took out two pieces of paper to wipe away the water on the table. At the same time, he looked at Gemma with a question mark on his face.

Do the people at Hogwarts really like to do big things without saying a word?

What do you mean, what would I think if you confessed your love to me now?

I want a bubble teapot!

Gemma obviously realized the inappropriateness of her question. She was undoubtedly embarrassed, but her face remained as paralyzed as ever, as if the person frowning before was not her at all.

"No, I should say yes. What do you think he would think if I confessed my love to someone as old as you?"

Moon rolled her eyes, Sister, can you stop speaking so... fiercely?

You have to be scared to death to open your mouth in vain, right?

He sighed, while wiping the table, he thought about Gemma's question for a moment, and then said: "It's hard to say, your question is too broad. Everyone has different personalities, different origins, different experiences, and so on. It’s different, even if I really think it through and tell you what I would do if you confessed your love to me, it doesn’t mean that person will give you an answer like mine.”

"That's right..." Gemma seemed to be sighing, but seemed to have no reaction at all. It wasn't until a moment later that she asked again: "Then, what if you only consider age? If it were you, what would you do? Don’t you feel...inappropriate because of the age gap between us?”

"It's just me, and it only represents my personal opinion, so the answer is no. I don't think age will be any obstacle. However, the problem is that some people may take these issues very seriously."

Moon reluctantly threw the paper that was used to clean the table into the trash can with disgust, then rubbed his brows and said to Gemma: "For this kind of thing, it's best to directly ask the people you want to confess to. If you really If you are so curious."

"Well..." Jemma blinked and nodded to Moon very formally, "You are right, thank you for your advice."

After saying that, Gemma continued to read her book as if nothing had happened, but Moon suddenly felt a noisy gossip monster appearing in her heart, roaring crazily, "Ask her quickly." ! Ask her quickly! I’m so curious!”

Then this little monster was mercilessly pressed to death by Moon.

Frankly speaking, Moon was really curious, and his soul of gossip was burning, but he didn't plan to ask first - because he realized that if he really asked, Gemma would have to ask if she had related questions in the future. I will definitely not come and ask him.

In order to hear more gossip in the future, the little monster must be killed immediately.

Hold it!To endure is to win!

…………

Gemma had been reading here until dinner time. After Moon finished processing the manuscript, he simply started reading here. The two of them stayed quietly in the school newspaper office. When they didn't turn the pages for a long time, The room was deserted, as if there was no one alive.

Until Gal, Arlin, Tonks, Cedric, and Violet walked into the school newspaper office carrying food.

"Look, I just said that Moon must be here, and Gemma~" Gal said confidently, looking extremely proud. "These two people are not in the common room, and they did not go to eat, so it must be I was reading in the school newspaper office or the library and I no doubt forgot to eat."