Chapter 144 Power First
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Shui Shen Zhi Feng
Chapter 144 Power First
Just when Schelling was about to say goodbye and leave, Professor McGonagall said: "You're welcome, I also hope that you can win this competition and bring glory to the school."
Schelling replied with a smile: "Professor, thank you for your encouragement. I can't guarantee that I will win the competition, but I can guarantee that I will do my best!"
"You!" A rare smile appeared in Professor McGonagall's eyes: "How dare you say it! How dare you violate the rules agreed in advance and participate in the Triwizard Tournament privately. I really don't know what to say about you!"
"However," Professor McGonagall restrained her smile, "The Goblet of Fire is intelligent. Since you were selected as a warrior by it, it means that you are eligible for the competition." She couldn't help but think of another Hogwarts warrior. "I don't know what to do with Potter. This competition is not easy, and there are also dangerous items in it-I advise you to be careful and don't try to be brave, you know?"
When McGonagall knew that Schelling signed up for the Triwizard Tournament privately, she was also angry. She never thought that Schelling, who had always followed the rules, would do such a reckless behavior.But then she was relieved. After all, Xie Lin was already in the fourth grade. According to the rule of holding it every five years, Xie Lin would have no chance to participate in the next competition.
Moreover, his strength is obvious to all, and in McGonagall's view, he can barely compete with the 7th grade students.
"Understood, professor, I will pay attention." Xie Lin said obediently.
"Also," Professor McGonagall seemed to think of something, "One thing, I think you'd better go to Professor Dumbledore's place. After all, as a junior student participating in this kind of senior competition, it's best to listen to his opinion. He's in the principal's office now, and the code is cockroach pile."
Huh, Dumbledore?
"Okay, Professor, I see," Schelling replied.
Schelling would not naively think that Professor McGonagall really meant to meet Dumbledore, as he could tell from Professor McGonagall's tone and eyes.Professor McGonagall, you may be an excellent witch and a master of transfiguration, but you are definitely not a qualified liar...
What would happen if Dumbledore found himself?
A few thoughts flashed through Xie Lin's mind in a hurry, and the most likely reason was that he participated in the Triwizard Tournament.
Xie Lin thought about it carefully, and he was quite sure that he had not revealed any flaws, whether it was the establishment of the Sleeping Dragon Club or the killing of Kingsley, there was almost no possibility of leaks.
Dumbledore must see him, after all, the one who should come can't be avoided.Moreover, after learning about Meredith and Morgan Le Fay, he did have a reason to ask Dumbledore for advice.
In the principal's office, the portraits of past principals hanging on the wall are obviously pretending to be asleep, but in fact they are staring closely at Schelling with slightly revealed eyes.At the other end of the desk, sat the headmaster, Professor Dumbledore, who smiled kindly but had deep eyes.
"Long time no see, Sherin. How's your summer vacation and your 4th grade school life going?" Dumbledore asked kindly.
It wasn't the first time that Xie Lin had dealt with this seemingly kind elder, but he was actually a very skilled chess player.
Schelling knew that his every move at Hogwarts, no matter how concealed it was, would be difficult to hide from the headmaster.If Dumbledore's attention is 10 points, 5 points are on Harry, 2 points are on Ron and Hermione, and most of the remaining 3 points are still on himself.
That's why he asked Daphne to come forward to establish Sleeping Dragon Club on his behalf.With him and Harry attracting attention, coupled with the help of Mad-Eye Moody and Draco, Schelling did not believe that Dumbledore could really cover everything.He is not a god!
Schelling didn't intend to beat around the bush with Dumbledore, he said directly: "My dear professor, let's talk about it! You didn't come to me just to say hello to me, did you?"
This time it was Dumbledore's turn to be stunned for a moment. He had been the headmaster for many years. Even though he had an easy-going personality, his identity and strength meant that every student would be in awe and even tremble when facing him.It was the first time he had seen a student who could have a showdown with him so straightforwardly.
He smiled and said: "Son, I really didn't mean anything malicious by calling you here. As a principal, I think it's my duty to care about every student. I just want to know if you have anything to say to me today." , like... Meredith?"
Sure enough, Schelling guessed right, it was indeed Dumbledore's intention to call Schelling to the principal's office, but he didn't expect that Dumbledore would catch the weakness in his heart just by saying the first sentence.
Xie Lin's pupils shrank slightly. Meredith was the pain in his heart. He could not forget or forgive the mistakes he made, which caused the people around him to be hurt. Obviously he told himself that he must protect everyone around him...
"Professor, since you mentioned Mei's matter, you must know that she was captured by the 'Shadow of the Demon Dragon'." Xie Lin's eyes were full of sharpness, "I swear——I will definitely rescue her Yes, but—”
Xie Lin's tone was full of unquestionable firmness: "Before that, I need more strength, and no one can stop me—" Xie Lin's gaze was fixed on Dumbledore, "Professor, please understand, I don't want anyone around me to be hurt again!"
Xie Lin's words are very clear - I just want to pursue strength, anyone who dares to block my way is my enemy!
Dumbledore was silent.
He looked at Schelling as if examining him.
To be honest, he can no longer see through Xie Lin's true strength. This feeling of being out of control is very uncomfortable for a control freak like him, and he can faintly feel the power of that level in Xie Lin's body.He was almost certain that, although the conjecture sounded ridiculous, he thought Schelling had already taken that step.
Right now, Schelling is not the only one who has caused him such troubles beyond his control.
In his mind, several recent events could not help appearing.
His intelligence network told him that in Little Hangleton, a small town in England, a Muggle named Bryce had disappeared. This Muggle was in charge of guarding the Riddle House.He had a hunch that this matter was definitely related to that person.
What's more, at the Order of the Phoenix, Kingsley Shacklebolt, who he relied on very much, died!Although it was said that he died in a mission, how could three Aurors miss five werewolves?No matter how you look at it, it's not right!
This is not over yet, the International Federation of Wizards also passed on a very bad piece of information to him. The Indonesian Ministry of Magic was forcibly breached by a certain dark wizard, and they borrowed the international Floo network inside to escape to Europe.No matter how weak the Indonesian Ministry of Magic is, it is also the authority of the country's magic world. How can ordinary dark wizards do it.
After talking about the far ones, and talking about the close ones, there are enough unusual things in Hogwarts alone.
According to Hagrid's report, there were a lot of burn marks in the Forbidden Forest.He went to the scene to inspect it himself, and he couldn't be wrong, it was definitely the Fiercefire Curse.This means that there are traces of suspected black wizards in the Forbidden Forest?
Those who can use the Fiercefire Curse without being counterattacked are generally not weak enough to threaten the safety of Hogwarts students.What's more, the caster of the Fierce Fire Curse may have a very deep knowledge of the Fierce Fire Curse. The huge number of eight-eyed spiders in the Forbidden Forest were burned to the point of extinction. He hadn't seen such a powerful Fierce Fire Curse for a long time.
Earlier, on the first day of school, Minerva had told him that the Malfoy twins were having a conflict with Alastor.He later found out the details of this matter. Draco blocked Moody's attack, and then Draco and Schelling jointly cast an amazing attack magic, forcing Moody to cast a strange Iron Armor Curse to resist .
This incident was too unusual—whether it was Draco blocking Moody's attack, or Draco and Schelling's teaming up to threaten Moody, or Moody's casting of the Iron Armor Curse that even he had never seen before, he was very concerned about it.
As if he didn't have enough troubles, in this Triwizard Tournament, in his opinion, all four contestants have problems!
The contest between Schelling and Harry was already weird enough, but no matter what, he could barely guess the way behind it, and he also had something to suspect in his heart.
He suspected that Schelling was able to compete because he had already broken through a certain realm that he couldn't express clearly.He suspected that Harry was forced to participate in the competition, and it was manipulated by the mysterious person behind the scenes, but it was not clear who he did it through in Hogwarts.
However, the participation of the Monroe family and the Hohenheim family really surprised him.Dumbledore knew a thing or two about the details behind these two families. They were definitely not as simple as they indicated, they were just two famous pure-blood families.
The alchemy school of the Hohenheim family is most likely the dark necromantic alchemy involving human body refining, which is a taboo field of alchemy!
And the "Grindelwald" in the surname of Katharina of the Monroe family made him even more concerned.There is no need to explain the reason, right?
Of course, it was because too many of these factors took up most of his energy, and of course, the simultaneous development of Harry's cultivation plan exhausted him physically and mentally, so Daphne was able to successfully establish the Sleeping Dragon Club without telling him-he really couldn't Distract and pay more attention to the other little wizards at Hogwarts.
After a long silence, he said in the most gentle tone: "Child, you have to remember that you are not alone. Meredith is also a student of Hogwarts. If a student has something to do, I, as the principal, have a duty to do it. You can ask me for help at any time."
Xie Lin was expressionless, but thought in his heart, is this old man planning to show his love?
Dumbledore didn't intend to continue entangled in this topic, and continued: "There is nothing wrong with pursuing power itself. I just want to remind you, don't lose yourself and don't forget your original intention. I have seen too many outstanding and ambitious students like you..." After saying this, Dumbledore fell silent. He seemed to recall some past events.
A trace of unbearableness appeared in Xie Lin's heart. Yes, no matter how powerful and wise Dumbledore is, it can't change that he is already a 113-year-old man, and he has too many burdens on him...
He has already devoted his whole life to two generations of Dark Lords, and listening to his tone, he still has to worry about the appearance of the third generation of Dark Lords.
Moreover, Xie Lin knew that he had provoked at least two groups of enemies, the Shadow of the Dragon and the Ghost Society.
After he weighed it repeatedly, although he didn't want to owe Dumbledore a favor, he knew that he still needed a lot of time to build a complete intelligence network, but he had no time to waste.It is obviously a better choice to rely on Dumbledore's intelligence network, but the plan in my heart, the promise I made to my own destiny and the destiny of the family - do I need to compromise after all?
Meredith's face flashed across his mind, and he remembered the touching kiss in the teahouse, and the entrustment the girl had told him for the rest of his life. He felt a pain in his heart, it was really painful, like the pain of being torn from left to right—forget it, forget it.
He gradually made a decision in his mind.
"Professor, let's stop playing charades here." Schelling couldn't help but said: "I know that you have been doubting and worrying about me, Professor. In the final analysis, it is because I am a member of the Malfoy family. You are worried that I will Join the Death Eaters like those pure-blood families?"
Xie Lin said decisively: "I can tell you now that you worry too much! I will not join the Death Eaters, and even everything I have been doing is to save the family from the Death Eaters. Get away without getting bogged down in the quagmire of a war between the Death Eaters and your faction..."
Dumbledore laughed, and he said with a smile: "To be honest, I never worried that you would become Voldemort's subordinate." His eyes were shining brightly, and he said slowly: "Just because, he is not worthy!"
"I have to say that living long enough will still give me an advantage in reading people. I've met too many people—you can't be inferior to someone, even if that person is Voldemort." Dumbledore's tone was very affirmative.
Hey guys, there are so many ways to interpret this sentence!For example, implying that Schelling will be the new Dark Lord?
Xie Lin sighed, and said slowly, "Professor, what I'm after is nothing more than the power to protect the people around me and enable me to live with dignity."
Schelling said: "Professor, you probably know that during the summer vacation, I learned some wizarding law knowledge from Aunt Leah. I found that the wizarding world is a society ruled by law on the surface, but there are obvious loopholes everywhere in the laws and regulations. Modifying radios and sports cars is not illegal Muggle products, but TV sets and blankets are not. What is the reason for this? Not to mention, the Minister of Magic has the power to change the law at any time as the executive, and also has the power to remove members of the Wizengamot who belong to the judicial system..."
"No matter how nice the slogan is, it can't hide the cruel fact that power is paramount in the wizarding world," Sherin said eloquently: "Professor, you have power, and you can choose to be friendly to others, but you can't expect everyone to be like you and not be corrupted by power. Look at it—officials of the Ministry of Magic usually talk about power, but in the last wizarding war, they were all more cowardly than their grandsons in front of the Dark Lord. They were among the murderers who persecuted Muggles and innocent people. ..."
Xie Lin made a conclusion in a deep voice: "In the wizarding world, people without power are not worthy of wealth and status in the wizarding world. This is the cruel reality!"
(End of this chapter)
Just when Schelling was about to say goodbye and leave, Professor McGonagall said: "You're welcome, I also hope that you can win this competition and bring glory to the school."
Schelling replied with a smile: "Professor, thank you for your encouragement. I can't guarantee that I will win the competition, but I can guarantee that I will do my best!"
"You!" A rare smile appeared in Professor McGonagall's eyes: "How dare you say it! How dare you violate the rules agreed in advance and participate in the Triwizard Tournament privately. I really don't know what to say about you!"
"However," Professor McGonagall restrained her smile, "The Goblet of Fire is intelligent. Since you were selected as a warrior by it, it means that you are eligible for the competition." She couldn't help but think of another Hogwarts warrior. "I don't know what to do with Potter. This competition is not easy, and there are also dangerous items in it-I advise you to be careful and don't try to be brave, you know?"
When McGonagall knew that Schelling signed up for the Triwizard Tournament privately, she was also angry. She never thought that Schelling, who had always followed the rules, would do such a reckless behavior.But then she was relieved. After all, Xie Lin was already in the fourth grade. According to the rule of holding it every five years, Xie Lin would have no chance to participate in the next competition.
Moreover, his strength is obvious to all, and in McGonagall's view, he can barely compete with the 7th grade students.
"Understood, professor, I will pay attention." Xie Lin said obediently.
"Also," Professor McGonagall seemed to think of something, "One thing, I think you'd better go to Professor Dumbledore's place. After all, as a junior student participating in this kind of senior competition, it's best to listen to his opinion. He's in the principal's office now, and the code is cockroach pile."
Huh, Dumbledore?
"Okay, Professor, I see," Schelling replied.
Schelling would not naively think that Professor McGonagall really meant to meet Dumbledore, as he could tell from Professor McGonagall's tone and eyes.Professor McGonagall, you may be an excellent witch and a master of transfiguration, but you are definitely not a qualified liar...
What would happen if Dumbledore found himself?
A few thoughts flashed through Xie Lin's mind in a hurry, and the most likely reason was that he participated in the Triwizard Tournament.
Xie Lin thought about it carefully, and he was quite sure that he had not revealed any flaws, whether it was the establishment of the Sleeping Dragon Club or the killing of Kingsley, there was almost no possibility of leaks.
Dumbledore must see him, after all, the one who should come can't be avoided.Moreover, after learning about Meredith and Morgan Le Fay, he did have a reason to ask Dumbledore for advice.
In the principal's office, the portraits of past principals hanging on the wall are obviously pretending to be asleep, but in fact they are staring closely at Schelling with slightly revealed eyes.At the other end of the desk, sat the headmaster, Professor Dumbledore, who smiled kindly but had deep eyes.
"Long time no see, Sherin. How's your summer vacation and your 4th grade school life going?" Dumbledore asked kindly.
It wasn't the first time that Xie Lin had dealt with this seemingly kind elder, but he was actually a very skilled chess player.
Schelling knew that his every move at Hogwarts, no matter how concealed it was, would be difficult to hide from the headmaster.If Dumbledore's attention is 10 points, 5 points are on Harry, 2 points are on Ron and Hermione, and most of the remaining 3 points are still on himself.
That's why he asked Daphne to come forward to establish Sleeping Dragon Club on his behalf.With him and Harry attracting attention, coupled with the help of Mad-Eye Moody and Draco, Schelling did not believe that Dumbledore could really cover everything.He is not a god!
Schelling didn't intend to beat around the bush with Dumbledore, he said directly: "My dear professor, let's talk about it! You didn't come to me just to say hello to me, did you?"
This time it was Dumbledore's turn to be stunned for a moment. He had been the headmaster for many years. Even though he had an easy-going personality, his identity and strength meant that every student would be in awe and even tremble when facing him.It was the first time he had seen a student who could have a showdown with him so straightforwardly.
He smiled and said: "Son, I really didn't mean anything malicious by calling you here. As a principal, I think it's my duty to care about every student. I just want to know if you have anything to say to me today." , like... Meredith?"
Sure enough, Schelling guessed right, it was indeed Dumbledore's intention to call Schelling to the principal's office, but he didn't expect that Dumbledore would catch the weakness in his heart just by saying the first sentence.
Xie Lin's pupils shrank slightly. Meredith was the pain in his heart. He could not forget or forgive the mistakes he made, which caused the people around him to be hurt. Obviously he told himself that he must protect everyone around him...
"Professor, since you mentioned Mei's matter, you must know that she was captured by the 'Shadow of the Demon Dragon'." Xie Lin's eyes were full of sharpness, "I swear——I will definitely rescue her Yes, but—”
Xie Lin's tone was full of unquestionable firmness: "Before that, I need more strength, and no one can stop me—" Xie Lin's gaze was fixed on Dumbledore, "Professor, please understand, I don't want anyone around me to be hurt again!"
Xie Lin's words are very clear - I just want to pursue strength, anyone who dares to block my way is my enemy!
Dumbledore was silent.
He looked at Schelling as if examining him.
To be honest, he can no longer see through Xie Lin's true strength. This feeling of being out of control is very uncomfortable for a control freak like him, and he can faintly feel the power of that level in Xie Lin's body.He was almost certain that, although the conjecture sounded ridiculous, he thought Schelling had already taken that step.
Right now, Schelling is not the only one who has caused him such troubles beyond his control.
In his mind, several recent events could not help appearing.
His intelligence network told him that in Little Hangleton, a small town in England, a Muggle named Bryce had disappeared. This Muggle was in charge of guarding the Riddle House.He had a hunch that this matter was definitely related to that person.
What's more, at the Order of the Phoenix, Kingsley Shacklebolt, who he relied on very much, died!Although it was said that he died in a mission, how could three Aurors miss five werewolves?No matter how you look at it, it's not right!
This is not over yet, the International Federation of Wizards also passed on a very bad piece of information to him. The Indonesian Ministry of Magic was forcibly breached by a certain dark wizard, and they borrowed the international Floo network inside to escape to Europe.No matter how weak the Indonesian Ministry of Magic is, it is also the authority of the country's magic world. How can ordinary dark wizards do it.
After talking about the far ones, and talking about the close ones, there are enough unusual things in Hogwarts alone.
According to Hagrid's report, there were a lot of burn marks in the Forbidden Forest.He went to the scene to inspect it himself, and he couldn't be wrong, it was definitely the Fiercefire Curse.This means that there are traces of suspected black wizards in the Forbidden Forest?
Those who can use the Fiercefire Curse without being counterattacked are generally not weak enough to threaten the safety of Hogwarts students.What's more, the caster of the Fierce Fire Curse may have a very deep knowledge of the Fierce Fire Curse. The huge number of eight-eyed spiders in the Forbidden Forest were burned to the point of extinction. He hadn't seen such a powerful Fierce Fire Curse for a long time.
Earlier, on the first day of school, Minerva had told him that the Malfoy twins were having a conflict with Alastor.He later found out the details of this matter. Draco blocked Moody's attack, and then Draco and Schelling jointly cast an amazing attack magic, forcing Moody to cast a strange Iron Armor Curse to resist .
This incident was too unusual—whether it was Draco blocking Moody's attack, or Draco and Schelling's teaming up to threaten Moody, or Moody's casting of the Iron Armor Curse that even he had never seen before, he was very concerned about it.
As if he didn't have enough troubles, in this Triwizard Tournament, in his opinion, all four contestants have problems!
The contest between Schelling and Harry was already weird enough, but no matter what, he could barely guess the way behind it, and he also had something to suspect in his heart.
He suspected that Schelling was able to compete because he had already broken through a certain realm that he couldn't express clearly.He suspected that Harry was forced to participate in the competition, and it was manipulated by the mysterious person behind the scenes, but it was not clear who he did it through in Hogwarts.
However, the participation of the Monroe family and the Hohenheim family really surprised him.Dumbledore knew a thing or two about the details behind these two families. They were definitely not as simple as they indicated, they were just two famous pure-blood families.
The alchemy school of the Hohenheim family is most likely the dark necromantic alchemy involving human body refining, which is a taboo field of alchemy!
And the "Grindelwald" in the surname of Katharina of the Monroe family made him even more concerned.There is no need to explain the reason, right?
Of course, it was because too many of these factors took up most of his energy, and of course, the simultaneous development of Harry's cultivation plan exhausted him physically and mentally, so Daphne was able to successfully establish the Sleeping Dragon Club without telling him-he really couldn't Distract and pay more attention to the other little wizards at Hogwarts.
After a long silence, he said in the most gentle tone: "Child, you have to remember that you are not alone. Meredith is also a student of Hogwarts. If a student has something to do, I, as the principal, have a duty to do it. You can ask me for help at any time."
Xie Lin was expressionless, but thought in his heart, is this old man planning to show his love?
Dumbledore didn't intend to continue entangled in this topic, and continued: "There is nothing wrong with pursuing power itself. I just want to remind you, don't lose yourself and don't forget your original intention. I have seen too many outstanding and ambitious students like you..." After saying this, Dumbledore fell silent. He seemed to recall some past events.
A trace of unbearableness appeared in Xie Lin's heart. Yes, no matter how powerful and wise Dumbledore is, it can't change that he is already a 113-year-old man, and he has too many burdens on him...
He has already devoted his whole life to two generations of Dark Lords, and listening to his tone, he still has to worry about the appearance of the third generation of Dark Lords.
Moreover, Xie Lin knew that he had provoked at least two groups of enemies, the Shadow of the Dragon and the Ghost Society.
After he weighed it repeatedly, although he didn't want to owe Dumbledore a favor, he knew that he still needed a lot of time to build a complete intelligence network, but he had no time to waste.It is obviously a better choice to rely on Dumbledore's intelligence network, but the plan in my heart, the promise I made to my own destiny and the destiny of the family - do I need to compromise after all?
Meredith's face flashed across his mind, and he remembered the touching kiss in the teahouse, and the entrustment the girl had told him for the rest of his life. He felt a pain in his heart, it was really painful, like the pain of being torn from left to right—forget it, forget it.
He gradually made a decision in his mind.
"Professor, let's stop playing charades here." Schelling couldn't help but said: "I know that you have been doubting and worrying about me, Professor. In the final analysis, it is because I am a member of the Malfoy family. You are worried that I will Join the Death Eaters like those pure-blood families?"
Xie Lin said decisively: "I can tell you now that you worry too much! I will not join the Death Eaters, and even everything I have been doing is to save the family from the Death Eaters. Get away without getting bogged down in the quagmire of a war between the Death Eaters and your faction..."
Dumbledore laughed, and he said with a smile: "To be honest, I never worried that you would become Voldemort's subordinate." His eyes were shining brightly, and he said slowly: "Just because, he is not worthy!"
"I have to say that living long enough will still give me an advantage in reading people. I've met too many people—you can't be inferior to someone, even if that person is Voldemort." Dumbledore's tone was very affirmative.
Hey guys, there are so many ways to interpret this sentence!For example, implying that Schelling will be the new Dark Lord?
Xie Lin sighed, and said slowly, "Professor, what I'm after is nothing more than the power to protect the people around me and enable me to live with dignity."
Schelling said: "Professor, you probably know that during the summer vacation, I learned some wizarding law knowledge from Aunt Leah. I found that the wizarding world is a society ruled by law on the surface, but there are obvious loopholes everywhere in the laws and regulations. Modifying radios and sports cars is not illegal Muggle products, but TV sets and blankets are not. What is the reason for this? Not to mention, the Minister of Magic has the power to change the law at any time as the executive, and also has the power to remove members of the Wizengamot who belong to the judicial system..."
"No matter how nice the slogan is, it can't hide the cruel fact that power is paramount in the wizarding world," Sherin said eloquently: "Professor, you have power, and you can choose to be friendly to others, but you can't expect everyone to be like you and not be corrupted by power. Look at it—officials of the Ministry of Magic usually talk about power, but in the last wizarding war, they were all more cowardly than their grandsons in front of the Dark Lord. They were among the murderers who persecuted Muggles and innocent people. ..."
Xie Lin made a conclusion in a deep voice: "In the wizarding world, people without power are not worthy of wealth and status in the wizarding world. This is the cruel reality!"
(End of this chapter)
