#50 - Section 50

“It won't take up too much of your time. I believe you shouldn't refuse such a small request!”

When he said the word 'refuse,' Quirrell's tone suddenly became heavier.

Hearing this tone, is this guy threatening me?

“I have an improved Flying Charm here, Adrian. Are you interested?”

Seeing that Ethan was still unmoved, Quirrell had no choice but to throw out another bargaining chip. He really is a typical Ravenclaw, not letting go until he sees the rabbit.

“Interested!”

The improved Flying Charm is probably the magic that allows Death Eaters to turn into black smoke and move in the air. It is indeed a more convenient spell.

After entering Quirrell's office, Quirrell threw the prepared parchment to Ethan.

The bait had been set long ago, it's just that the fish hadn't come over yet.

After expressing his desire to teach Ethan the three Unforgivable Curses last time, he invited Ethan to his office several times, but he was unwilling to come. Even if he didn't want to learn the three Unforgivable Curses, it would be good to chat with the professor!

Originally, he had prepared for Ethan's unwillingness to learn the three Unforgivable Curses, and this improved version of the Flying Charm was born for this purpose. Later, he would use other dark magic to lure him until he was willing to learn the three Unforgivable Curses. Unfortunately, the fish just wouldn't come, and all the plans died prematurely.

Now that Dumbledore has been diverted by him to the Ministry of Magic and won't be back for a short time, without Dumbledore, does he still need to pretend when he is about to take the Philosopher's Stone?

If the fish doesn't come, can't I jump down and catch the fish?

I want the Philosopher's Stone, and I also want this little wizard with excellent talent.

“There will be a grand performance later. I don’t know if you are interested.”

“Professor Quirrell, you know, I have an appointment with a friend later.”

In reality, there is nothing worth farming from Voldemort's body at the moment. The last time he traded dragon eggs, he had already driven him away and defeated him once. If he wants to farm this time, he will have to kill him.

But with the Horcruxes, Voldemort cannot die.

“This is a rare sight in the entire wizarding world. Are you sure you don’t want to see it?”

The scene of the great Voldemort announcing his return after eleven years, would you say it's rare?

“Since Professor, you require it so much, then I can only witness it.”

Obviously, this Quirrell, or rather Voldemort behind him, is unwilling to let him go. He cannot have a conflict with him here and expose him, otherwise, it would ruin Dumbledore's plan.

When that time comes, it is estimated that Dumbledore will not introduce Nicolas Flamel to him.

“Follow me!”

Seeing Ethan being so sensible, Quirrell didn't say anything more and immediately started leading the way.

If Ethan still refused, he wouldn't mind using some coercive means to kill him here.

Ethan is indeed a genius, able to defeat five high-grade Slytherins with one hammer, but he is not enough to face him. A genius who grows up is a strong person, and if he cannot grow up, then he is dung.

Voldemort wants to take Ethan away and subdue him, mainly because he doesn't have any talents under his command. Snape was originally qualified, but since he failed and killed that woman, Voldemort didn't dare to guarantee Snape's loyalty.

And Ethan's talent is no worse than his own back then, and he can be of great use after a few years of training.

He was also born as a Muggle wizard, and it is difficult to play with the purebloods under his command, so he is not afraid of forming gangs.

There is no more perfect tool person than him.

As long as he shows his identity as Voldemort and obtains the Philosopher's Stone, he will soon reward the wizarding world, he believes that Ethan can make the right choice.

Similarly, because of his high talent, he cannot leave him to Dumbledore.

“Ethan, where are you going?”

Cassandra was waiting in this passage from Quirrell's office to the auditorium.

“I have something to do with Professor Quirrell, I won’t go later, you go alone!”

When Ethan followed Quirrell, he gave Cassandra a look, asking her to wait for him here. Sure enough, smart women are lovable.

Looking at Ethan's leaving figure, Cassandra was thoughtful, 'Go alone.'

That is to say, the plan continues!

As for Ethan leaving with Professor Quirrell, Cassandra is not too worried, believing that Ethan's strength is not comparable to Quirrell, this weakling.

She also knows that Quirrell is not a good thing. Ethan had told her a long time ago not to contact him. Although she doesn't think much of Quirrell, Cassandra still followed Ethan's instructions.

… …

“Alohomora!”

With a crack, the lock was opened.

“Go in!”

Quirrell winked at Ethan, signaling Ethan to go first.

Ethan didn't have any objections to this and strode into the door.

The long-unseen three-headed dog, Fluffy, ran over excitedly the moment he saw Ethan.

The barking of the dog's head also carried a joyful sound.

Ethan pushed away the huge dog's head with disgust, the smell was too strong.

Quirrell, who was following behind Ethan, was dumbfounded when he saw this scene. He originally wanted to teach Ethan a lesson and let him know that his current strength was nothing, but he was the one being taught a lesson.

This is an adult three-headed dog, he can't even beat it. Voldemort had to make all kinds of calculations and contribute a snake to obtain the clearance method, but in Ethan's hands, it's just this?

But after paying such a big price, it feels inappropriate not to use it.

Immediately, Quirrell waved his wand gently, and a harp flew out of his pocket.

After the harp landed, the strings were plucked by a pair of invisible hands, emitting a melodious sound.

This was specially prepared after obtaining the method of passing the three-headed dog from Hagrid, a harp that can play automatically, and he used the Shrinking Charm to carry it with him before coming.

Along with the harp's playing and singing, Fluffy also began to sway, and soon lay motionless on the ground, with saliva flowing from the corner of his mouth, apparently falling into a deep sleep.

After confirming that the three-headed dog had really fallen asleep, Quirrell led Ethan to the top of the trapdoor.

With the wave of Quirrell's wand, the trapdoor was opened with a crack.

“Cushioning Charm!”

After casting a deceleration spell on himself, Quirrell jumped straight down, and Ethan followed suit.

This hole is really deep!

Ethan felt that he had fallen at least ten meters before being wrapped in a soft net.

If he hadn't prepared in advance and there was no Devil's Snare below, he would have been killed directly by jumping down from this height, or at least crippled if he was lucky.

It can only be said that Dumbledore really put a lot of thought into it!

Devil's Snare, slowing down, and it's still first-year knowledge. It was even on the quiz a few days ago. It's like they're afraid Harry won't understand. (Sprout set it up, but Dumbledore definitely had some input. If it were truly a trap to protect the Sorcerer's Stone, they would have used things like Venomous Tentacula or nothing at all, because no trap is safer than Dumbledore's personal protection.)

"Devil's Snare, you should know how to deal with it."

"Of course!"

Ethan didn't move at all, and then the Devil's Snare simply let him go. This thing, besides being afraid of light, isn't interested in inanimate objects. The more you struggle, the more energetic it becomes.

Quirrell, however, didn't do as Ethan did, but descended in a burst of bright light.

In the dark, damp corridor, Quirrell finally asked his question:

"Are you acquainted with that three-headed dog?"

"I saw it during a night stroll. I'm naturally liked by animals. It was like that last time too."

Quirrell fell silent upon receiving this answer. Voldemort really wasted so much effort back then.

At the end of the corridor was a wooden door, which Quirrell opened without hesitation.

The things inside were rather peculiar. There were countless keys with dragonfly wings, and they even made bird-like sounds. Beside them was a broomstick. This challenge was simple, just needing to grab the correct key.

"Watch carefully, this is the magic I'm teaching you today."

After speaking, Quirrell transformed directly into a cloud of black mist, skillfully catching the special key in the air before landing on the ground.

You couldn't tell from this action that he was disabled, let alone over sixty as he appeared.

Ethan was almost certain that this guy wasn't Quirrell. Even if Quirrell had obtained something to replenish his life, it wouldn't have been able to replenish him to this extent. He was just too depleted.

After opening the door, Quirrell released the key back into the air.

Behind the door was a giant chessboard, filled with giant stone sculptures that were two to three meters tall, each corresponding to a wizarding chess piece.

Quirrell had no interest in playing wizarding chess, nor did he want to watch Ethan play. He immediately cast a Confundus Charm, and the statues that had been brandishing swords and sabers immediately stopped and returned to their original positions.

The Confundus Charm, a rather practical spell, can confuse opponents or interfere with objects. It seems like the Goblet of Fire in the original story was interfered with by this spell.

If there's time, I could learn it.

Just after walking past the giant chessboard, Ethan smelled a foul stench.

Walking a few more steps forward, he saw a giant creature more than four meters tall facing away from him, its skin dull and gray, holding a huge club in its hand. The stench was coming from it.

The moment Ethan and Quirrell approached, the giant turned around abruptly, staring intently at the two with its cloudy eyes, and raising the club in its hand high.

"Club, come flying!"

Quirrell waved his wand, and the giant club flew out of the giant's control and came to Quirrell's space.

The giant was stunned by the sudden loss of its weapon, but before it could figure it out, the giant club, taken away by Quirrell, slammed hard into the back of the giant's head.

This was the giant's weak point, and Quirrell's blow directly knocked out its brains.

Only this way, it got even more smelly.

Following the passage, they soon reached the next room, which had a fire door. In front of the fire door was a table with seven bottles and a piece of parchment.

Quirrell didn't have time to play any puzzle games. He just wanted to get through the level quickly and get the Sorcerer's Stone.

"Finite Incantatem!"

A red light struck the center of the fire door. Under the suppression of the red magic, the flames completely subsided, and Quirrell and Ethan took advantage of this gap to slip through.

And arrived at a huge circular room, and at the end was the Mirror of Erised that Ethan had seen.

[Thanks to the big boss fuhon for the recommendation ticket, thank you big boss! ]

Chapter 76: Hint

"Brother, you said that the year is almost over, and Professor Quirrell hasn't had an accident yet. This Defense Against the Dark Arts professor can only teach for a year at most. Is the curse about to be broken?"

"Maybe! Although Professor Quirrell had an accident during the Christmas holidays, he's quite energetic, even better than last semester. It's estimated that this curse is about to be broken, and he'll continue teaching next year. Maybe Professor Quirrell will be here for the next seven years. I heard from the seniors that for many years, no Defense Against the Dark Arts professor has been able to last until the end-of-year exams."

"This is a curse that has lasted for decades. I heard that it was cast by the mysterious man. I have to say that although Professor Quirrell is not good at teaching, he really has some skills."

"Who says it isn't!"

"It's just, brother, I really don't want to take Professor Quirrell's class next year, even if his exams are very easy. He has the ability but just doesn't teach us. Wouldn't our Defense Against the Dark Arts class be ruined?"

"In the future! We'll suffer a big loss when facing dark wizards and magical creatures."

"What are you afraid of? When we go home for summer vacation, we'll just have our parents teach us. Only those Muggle-borns from Gryffindor and Hufflepuff are really miserable, and no one will teach them even if they want to learn."

After eating lunch, Harry, who felt a burning pain in the scar on his forehead, stopped in his tracks while preparing to go to the school hospital, listening to the conversation between the two, and became somewhat thoughtful.

"Don't listen to their nonsense, Harry. I just feel that Professor Quirrell's ~ class is pretty good!"

Ron sneered at the words of Fisher Frey and Colby Frey.

Professor Quirrell's class is so good. You don't need to review, and you can just muddle through the homework. Sometimes he even gives you an encouraging smile. He is the best professor at Hogwarts.

If you want to deal with dark wizards and magical creatures, isn't it enough to have the spells taught by Professor Flitwick, the Charms professor?

The Frey brothers looked at each other, looked at Harry and Ron who had stopped, and left immediately, regardless of what they thought or said.

"No, maybe Ethan is right!"

Harry covered his forehead with a painful expression. It was really getting more and more uncomfortable now.

After hearing Ethan's words at the beginning, Harry did have some doubts about Quirrell, and also asked some Gryffindor seniors. He found that the results were mixed. Quirrell really might be the person who was going to attack the Sorcerer's Stone.

But Ron didn't agree with this statement, and also said that Professor Quirrell was one of the few good professors in Hogwarts, and listed a few examples.

For example, every time he meets himself, Quirrell will give an encouraging smile. Isn't this kindness?

Even if we are late for Defense Against the Dark Arts class, or forget to do our homework, we haven't had any house points deducted. Look at what Professor Snape does.