Chapter 196 Try not to be in the limelight

A white stream of light fell in front of everyone, and Dumbledore looked at the wizards in the barrier with a smile. He smiled even more happily when he saw Fawkes standing on Harry's shoulder.

"You gave me a big surprise and solved a problem that has plagued Hogwarts for decades."

"Professor, I, we didn't help at all." Harry said intermittently, "It was all Aaron. He killed the basilisk and defeated Tom Riddle."

Dumbledore nodded, then looked at Aaron who was being supported, and his eyes widened in surprise.

What's happening here?

The last time I saw him, he was an intermediate-level high-level magician, but it has only been a while since his strength has improved by one level. This is too fast!

"You are stronger and more talented than I thought."

Hermione trembled slightly. Having touched the ring, she knew very well that Aaron was at least twice as strong as he looked.

"Thank you for the compliment, but it's innate and there's nothing I can do about it." Aaron said nonchalantly.

"Principal, if anything happens, we'll talk about it later. Can you break this barrier first?" Professor McGonagall said.

Dumbledore smiled slightly, observed the gray-white curtain wall, and quickly zeroed in on the two green magic crystals.

"It's amazing. Riddle is truly the most outstanding student Hogwarts has ever produced."

"Headmaster, can you hurry up?" Snape was a little impatient, "My students are still waiting to be healed!"

"Be patient, Severus." Dumbledore used his wand to tear a hole in the barrier, then stretched his wand in, chanted a spell and knocked down two pieces of magic crystal. The barrier followed the movement of the magic crystal. Fragment and disappear.

Aaron's eyes widened in disbelief. Although Dumbledore's method of breaking the barrier was a bit simple, judging from Yun Danfengqing when he tore the barrier apart, the four professors combined could not compare to him. No wonder he let him Voldemort was so afraid.

Harry and others were also stunned, but they felt more safe than surprised.

With such a principal sitting in Hogwarts, they are definitely the luckiest group of students.

"Tell me what happened in detail when you get back," Dumbledore said. "This is what we all need to know."

"Well..." Aaron raised his right hand weakly, "I won't participate. I need to go to the school hospital."

"Of course Madam Pomfrey will be there waiting for you."

Aaron nodded, then turned around and gave a few people a meaningful look: Say as little as possible.

The three of them looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed.

They all knew that Aaron wanted to keep a low profile, but now that everything was settled, it was impossible to hide it.

The process of solving the case is pretty much understood by several professors. As for the process of the battle, Dumbledore can analyze it just by looking at the scene of the crime. We can't expect them not to go to the secret room!

"Okay! I was negligent." Aaron sighed slightly and glanced at the four professors, finally focusing on Dumbledore. "Principal, I have a small request, can you try your best to put my Less presence?

For example, four students worked together to find the legendary secret room, and teamed up with several professors to eradicate the basilisk and the real culprit behind it. "

"This...isn't fair to you!" Dumbledore's eyes flashed, "You are a great contributor to Hogwarts, and you should be respected by everyone."

Aaron curled his lips. He didn't believe that Dumbledore didn't know what he meant.

It's okay to be in the limelight, but the problem is that this time it's too much limelight.

Killing the basilisk is fine, but if word spreads about defeating Tom Riddle, he will be pushed to the forefront. What will Voldemort think if he finds out?

If a thirteen-year-old wizard can actually defeat the sixteen-year-old, his attitude towards him will probably change from admiration and solicitation to fear, and he will have to live on tenterhooks in the future!

"Just tell me! Can it be done?" Aaron looked directly into Dumbledore's blue eyes. "If not, I can suffer a loss and ask my uncle to talk to Cornelius Fudge."

Hearing this, Dumbledore had a look of helplessness on his face.

This kid is a bit too shrewd, and actually knows how to use the Ministry of Magic to suppress him. It seems that there is still a long way to go before the Gaius family can be completely opposed to Voldemort.

"It can be done, but you must also know that your achievements cannot be erased."

"That's enough." Aaron didn't take it seriously. As long as he was not the most handsome boy, Harry Potter, a famous figure, would automatically attract everyone's attention.

"By the way, I just saw that Lockhart seemed to be under a petrification spell. Who did this?"

"I did it, Albus." Professor McGonagall said angrily, "Gilderoy Lockhart is just a liar. He...he is a liar.

All in all, he is not suitable for teaching at Hogwarts, but Azkaban is quite suitable for him. "

Dumbledore frowned thoughtfully. He knew Professor McGonagall well enough to make her so angry. It seemed that Lockhart did have a big problem.

It's just that the Defense Against the Dark Arts course has to recruit teachers again. This course consumes too many teachers, one per year!

Harry and others were called to the principal's office, where Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were waiting. The news of Ginny's accident really frightened them both.

Aaron was taken to the school hospital personally by Professor Snape, and Madam Pomfrey was surprised to see her covered with injuries.

"How did you end up like this?"

"Well...it's really dangerous. Just think that I was struck by lightning!"

Snape glared at him, then looked at Madam Pomfrey, "Please take a closer look. He is seriously injured. Try not to leave any sequelae."

Madam Pomfrey helped Aaron to the hospital bed. Next to him was a row of petrified patients. Colin, Justin, and Penelope were all here waiting for Mandrake's treatment.

"How could this happen?" Madam Pomfrey checked for a few minutes, and the expression on her face changed from worry to surprise, then curiosity, and finally shock.

Seeing Madam Pomfrey's wonderful expression change, Snape couldn't help but feel a little more uneasy, "Can you cure him?"

"Professor Snape, I don't know what to say, but he doesn't seem to need treatment.

I'll put some bandages on him and he should be healed with a little sleep. "

"are you joking?"

"I'm not kidding, Mr. Gaius' physical fitness is terrifying, far beyond that of ordinary humans.

His injuries were not as serious as they looked. Madam Pomfrey said solemnly, "And it heals quickly." "

Snape was stunned and looked at Aaron thoughtfully, "Does your family have any special bloodline?"

"There is no such thing in my mind." Aaron said in a dumbfounded voice, "You have forgotten that when I joined the Quidditch team, I was injured like a normal person.

Maybe it was because I was forced to soak in the liquid for two months during the summer vacation, and then..."

"What is the recipe?" Madam Pomfrey asked impatiently, but after asking, she stood there awkwardly.

No matter how you look at it, this is a secret of the Gaius family, and it is not something she, a doctor, should inquire about.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked this question."

"It's understandable, just don't talk nonsense."

"I know propriety." Madam Pomfrey smiled, "I'll get you a bandage."

"Since you're fine, I'll leave first.

But as your teacher, I need to remind you to try to be less prominent in the future. "Professor Snape said seriously, and then left the school hospital.

Soon, Madam Pomfrey came back with a roll of bandages and wrapped several joints on Aaron's body tightly.

"That'll be fine. It'll heal after just one night's rest."

"Thank you very much."

"This is what I should do." Madam Pomfrey stood up, "You have a good rest, I have to help Professor Sprout brew the Mandrake herbal potion, and there are several petrified patients over there!

It was originally planned to let them recover tonight, but something happened in the middle, so we had to wait until tomorrow. "

On the other side, the principal's office.

The Weasleys held their daughter tightly in their arms, and then thanked Harry and the others.

The three Harrys just smiled and said nothing. They didn't play much role in the whole thing, so they deserved their gratitude.

Lockhart was removed from the Petrifying Curse, but was restrained in a chair like a prisoner.

Everyone knew about his deeds and unanimously agreed to hand him over to the Ministry of Magic for investigation.

The most angry person is Mrs. Weasley. She is a loyal fan of Lockhart, but today the glorious image of the idol has completely collapsed in her heart.

After Professor Snape came back, he told everyone that Aaron was fine, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Harry also told several professors exactly what happened, starting from the strange sounds he could hear, to their suspicions about Aaron, to knowing most of the clues, and then to the Forbidden Forest and Aragog.

Of course, Riddle's diary was not left behind either.

However, he cleverly avoided the process of preparing Polyjuice Potion. He did not have the courage to tell Snape about sneaking into his office to steal materials in front of him.

“It’s incredible, you violated countless school rules.

What you did is worthy of being fired. "Dumbledore looked at the few people who bowed their heads in silence, changed the subject, and said with a smile: "But you also discovered the secret room and received the special contribution award to the school. "

Hearing this, the three of them raised their heads excitedly. This was a familiar scene of substituting merit for crime.

"Headmaster, what about Ginny?" Harry asked anxiously, "What will happen to her?"

"I know what you are worried about." Dumbledore picked up Tom Riddle's diary, "Miss Ginny Weasley will not be punished, she should have a good rest.

Fortunately, the vacation was coming soon, and she had enough time to get rid of this terrible psychological shadow. "

"What does psychological shadow mean?" Mrs. Weasley asked in confusion.

"Riddle's diary," Ginny sobbed, "I kept writing in it and it took over me."

"What?" Arthur Weasley was shocked, "Didn't I tell you not to trust things that can think independently? This diary is obviously a dark magic tool."

"Calm down, Arthur.

Many wizards older than her had been deceived by Voldemort. It seemed natural that an innocent little witch would be deceived. He just had such ability. "

"Fuck..." Mrs. Weasley opened her mouth in shock, "But what does this have to do with him?"

"Tom Riddle is the Voldemort of fifty years ago," Harry said.

"Did you know?" Dumbledore looked at Harry in surprise, "Few people know that his previous name was Tom Riddle."

"Aaron discovered it, and we don't know how he knew it." Ron said, "The mysterious man paid a lot of attention to Aaron and offered to recruit him several times..."

Halfway through the words, Harry and Hermione suddenly realized something. One of them gave him a hidden look, and the other stepped on his instep.

Ron's eyes twitched slightly, and he immediately added: "But he was sternly rejected by Aaron."

"Is that so?" Dumbledore pondered for a few seconds, then slowly looked at Snape, "Severus, you..."

"Headmaster, I think your worries are completely unnecessary." Snape interrupted him immediately, as if he knew what Dumbledore was going to say, "Gaius will never have any contact with him, otherwise they would never have any contact with him." No one can come out of the secret room safely."

"Um...Actually, I just want to congratulate you on having a good student that you can be proud of.

Snape:......

Don't I know you yet? Do you think I believe it or not?