Chapter 212 Dumbledore's Attitude
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Rui Chen 3499
The matter was settled, and the students' exuberant curiosity began to sprout.
A Ravenclaw student raised his hand and stood up and asked, "Headmaster! What is the monster in the Chamber of Secrets? I heard that 50 years ago, a student died because of it!"
Dumbledore replied: "The basilisk, a magical animal that has disappeared in England for more than 400 years. If you look directly at the basilisk, you will die."
Harry and Ron gave Hermione a thumbs up, and Hermione showed a very smug expression very rarely.
With the leader of this Ravenclaw student, other students also raised their own questions.
Since it was decided to clarify the matter of the Chamber of Secrets at the dinner, Dumbledore certainly assumed this, and basically maintained the principle of answering every question.
"Headmaster! How big is the basilisk? Why can it attack silently?" asked the Gryffindor student.
"It's fifty feet long, and it crawls through the pipes, so it's silent."
"Fifty feet! This is too big! Did Harry and the others discover the basilisk, or who discovered it? How did you eliminate it!" Another Gryffindor student asked.
Although Gryffindor College is not so active in asking questions in class, once they get out of the classroom, the speed of their brains can be compared to Ravenclaw College.
"It should be said that Harry and the others provided clues. Finally, with the help of several professors, the crisis was resolved."
"Professor Kong made great efforts in this incident. He risked his life to restrain the basilisk, so that we have a chance to subdue the basilisk."
Dumbledore's answer reminded Flitwick and the others of what happened in the Chamber of Secrets.
At the same time, they are also rejoicing that, fortunately, Salazar has lost the relevant memories, and even they don't want to think about that experience too much.
All the bones in his body were removed, and he was given a lot of potions every day... It was so scary!
"Then what about the legend of the Chamber of Secrets? What about cleaning up some students?" The Slytherin students expressed their concerns.
"It's just used by someone with a heart!" Dumbledore's expression became serious, "For some historical reasons, someone made up this rumor."
"They just want to highlight the purity of the so-called wizard blood, so as to create a sense of superiority. But please remember that the strength of magic has nothing to do with the origin."
"Also, the origin of the family cannot determine the height of your growth. The theory of bloodlines is just the self-consolation of the weak, and has no practical effect."
It was the first time that Dumbledore spoke such serious words, and immediately silenced the students in the auditorium.
He also seemed to be aware of his gaffe, restored his original smile, and asked, "Are there any other questions? If everyone is already hungry, why don't we start enjoying tonight's food?"
The dinner officially started, and the appearance of food weakened the originally dignified atmosphere.
When the dessert disappeared from the long table of the college, it was announced that the evening banquet was over, and the students, led by the prefect, returned to the lounge to rest.
In the process of going back, Ron rarely enjoyed the treatment that Harry used to have.
Many Gryffindor students surrounded him, wanting to ask what happened at that time.
Under the warning of Hermione's eyes, Ron, who was going to tell the adventure story, finally told the truth.
Fred asked: "So...you didn't actually witness the battle between the professor and the basilisk."
Ron nodded and said: "Yes. But! We saw Professor Kong's magic! He conjured up a very, very, very imposing armor!"
"Armor?" George leaned forward, "What exactly does it look like?"
"A set of dark red armor is completely unmatched by those iron men in the castle! When I return to the lounge, I will draw the armor..."
Dumbledore walked out of the auditorium, looking at the leaving students lost in thought.
Connor walked up to Dumbledore and asked, "Dumbledore, why did you tell everything? Are you afraid that Lockhart will sneak away overnight?"
Dumbledore heaved a long sigh, "I want to know how deep he is. If he can realize his mistake, maybe he will come to me tonight."
Kong Nuo said: "So... you are waiting for him to come to you and surrender? This way you can handle things more gently."
"Yes." Dumbledore smiled, "If he hasn't been completely bewitched and can turn around in time, I can give him a lighter sentence."
"Of course, if he chooses to leave the castle overnight, or chooses to pretend nothing happened tomorrow... I have a corresponding plan."
Kong Nuo couldn't help joking: "Tsk tsk tsk... I even wanted to persuade Lockhart to come over and surrender himself. I always feel that you are ready to kill him."
"No!" Dumbledore shook his head, "The main thing is that notebook. Lockhart's nature is indeed not good, but that notebook is the source of all problems."
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Lockhart was also struggling with this matter, and a somewhat illusory young figure appeared in front of him.
Whether it is him or the young figure, they all maintain the same expression - brows are furrowed, full of sadness.
Lockhart asked: "Does Dumbledore know that I attacked Colin? Colin is already awake!"
"Relax!" Riddle gave Lockhart a blank look, "We left Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays, and we have actually gotten rid of the suspicion to a certain extent."
Lockhart shook his head again and again, "You don't know Principal Dumbledore! He is the one who ended the Wizarding World War! He is the greatest wizard in the world! I always think there is something wrong with the way he looks at me!"
"You don't know! Just when I went back to school today, I just met Principal Dumbledore! His eyes have seen through me! He must have seen through me!"
Riddle raised his eyebrows, and raised his voice a little, "You have learned Occlumency! With my help, it is impossible for Dumbledore to see through you! You are just afraid of everything!"
"What do you have to be afraid of? During the Christmas vacation, you helped me gather enough life force, enough for you to continue hiding in the school and continue to be your star teacher!"
"But the basilisk is gone!" Lockhart was still struggling. "That's our trump card...but it has been wiped out. I think it's better to leave the school..."
Riddle asked: "Is this really better? If Dumbledore discovers your secret, no matter how you escape, he will still find you."
"It's better to continue to stand still and continue to be your star teacher. Think about it... Now that your classroom reputation has rebounded, are you really willing to give up?"
Lockhart was suddenly speechless for a moment and froze in place.
A Ravenclaw student raised his hand and stood up and asked, "Headmaster! What is the monster in the Chamber of Secrets? I heard that 50 years ago, a student died because of it!"
Dumbledore replied: "The basilisk, a magical animal that has disappeared in England for more than 400 years. If you look directly at the basilisk, you will die."
Harry and Ron gave Hermione a thumbs up, and Hermione showed a very smug expression very rarely.
With the leader of this Ravenclaw student, other students also raised their own questions.
Since it was decided to clarify the matter of the Chamber of Secrets at the dinner, Dumbledore certainly assumed this, and basically maintained the principle of answering every question.
"Headmaster! How big is the basilisk? Why can it attack silently?" asked the Gryffindor student.
"It's fifty feet long, and it crawls through the pipes, so it's silent."
"Fifty feet! This is too big! Did Harry and the others discover the basilisk, or who discovered it? How did you eliminate it!" Another Gryffindor student asked.
Although Gryffindor College is not so active in asking questions in class, once they get out of the classroom, the speed of their brains can be compared to Ravenclaw College.
"It should be said that Harry and the others provided clues. Finally, with the help of several professors, the crisis was resolved."
"Professor Kong made great efforts in this incident. He risked his life to restrain the basilisk, so that we have a chance to subdue the basilisk."
Dumbledore's answer reminded Flitwick and the others of what happened in the Chamber of Secrets.
At the same time, they are also rejoicing that, fortunately, Salazar has lost the relevant memories, and even they don't want to think about that experience too much.
All the bones in his body were removed, and he was given a lot of potions every day... It was so scary!
"Then what about the legend of the Chamber of Secrets? What about cleaning up some students?" The Slytherin students expressed their concerns.
"It's just used by someone with a heart!" Dumbledore's expression became serious, "For some historical reasons, someone made up this rumor."
"They just want to highlight the purity of the so-called wizard blood, so as to create a sense of superiority. But please remember that the strength of magic has nothing to do with the origin."
"Also, the origin of the family cannot determine the height of your growth. The theory of bloodlines is just the self-consolation of the weak, and has no practical effect."
It was the first time that Dumbledore spoke such serious words, and immediately silenced the students in the auditorium.
He also seemed to be aware of his gaffe, restored his original smile, and asked, "Are there any other questions? If everyone is already hungry, why don't we start enjoying tonight's food?"
The dinner officially started, and the appearance of food weakened the originally dignified atmosphere.
When the dessert disappeared from the long table of the college, it was announced that the evening banquet was over, and the students, led by the prefect, returned to the lounge to rest.
In the process of going back, Ron rarely enjoyed the treatment that Harry used to have.
Many Gryffindor students surrounded him, wanting to ask what happened at that time.
Under the warning of Hermione's eyes, Ron, who was going to tell the adventure story, finally told the truth.
Fred asked: "So...you didn't actually witness the battle between the professor and the basilisk."
Ron nodded and said: "Yes. But! We saw Professor Kong's magic! He conjured up a very, very, very imposing armor!"
"Armor?" George leaned forward, "What exactly does it look like?"
"A set of dark red armor is completely unmatched by those iron men in the castle! When I return to the lounge, I will draw the armor..."
Dumbledore walked out of the auditorium, looking at the leaving students lost in thought.
Connor walked up to Dumbledore and asked, "Dumbledore, why did you tell everything? Are you afraid that Lockhart will sneak away overnight?"
Dumbledore heaved a long sigh, "I want to know how deep he is. If he can realize his mistake, maybe he will come to me tonight."
Kong Nuo said: "So... you are waiting for him to come to you and surrender? This way you can handle things more gently."
"Yes." Dumbledore smiled, "If he hasn't been completely bewitched and can turn around in time, I can give him a lighter sentence."
"Of course, if he chooses to leave the castle overnight, or chooses to pretend nothing happened tomorrow... I have a corresponding plan."
Kong Nuo couldn't help joking: "Tsk tsk tsk... I even wanted to persuade Lockhart to come over and surrender himself. I always feel that you are ready to kill him."
"No!" Dumbledore shook his head, "The main thing is that notebook. Lockhart's nature is indeed not good, but that notebook is the source of all problems."
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Lockhart was also struggling with this matter, and a somewhat illusory young figure appeared in front of him.
Whether it is him or the young figure, they all maintain the same expression - brows are furrowed, full of sadness.
Lockhart asked: "Does Dumbledore know that I attacked Colin? Colin is already awake!"
"Relax!" Riddle gave Lockhart a blank look, "We left Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays, and we have actually gotten rid of the suspicion to a certain extent."
Lockhart shook his head again and again, "You don't know Principal Dumbledore! He is the one who ended the Wizarding World War! He is the greatest wizard in the world! I always think there is something wrong with the way he looks at me!"
"You don't know! Just when I went back to school today, I just met Principal Dumbledore! His eyes have seen through me! He must have seen through me!"
Riddle raised his eyebrows, and raised his voice a little, "You have learned Occlumency! With my help, it is impossible for Dumbledore to see through you! You are just afraid of everything!"
"What do you have to be afraid of? During the Christmas vacation, you helped me gather enough life force, enough for you to continue hiding in the school and continue to be your star teacher!"
"But the basilisk is gone!" Lockhart was still struggling. "That's our trump card...but it has been wiped out. I think it's better to leave the school..."
Riddle asked: "Is this really better? If Dumbledore discovers your secret, no matter how you escape, he will still find you."
"It's better to continue to stand still and continue to be your star teacher. Think about it... Now that your classroom reputation has rebounded, are you really willing to give up?"
Lockhart was suddenly speechless for a moment and froze in place.
