#182 - Dumbledore's intention

Hermione guessed what Moon was doing with just a single sentence.

“I can’t imagine which dark wizard would come to Hogwarts to steal the Philosopher's Stone.”

Hermione had seen the three-headed dog on her first nighttime stroll through the castle.

She knew very well that Fluffy was definitely not someone an average wizard could deal with; even Snape had been bitten, so others stood even less of a chance.

Now, if Fluffy were to be strengthened further, the dark wizard wouldn't even be able to get past the first obstacle, let alone steal the Philosopher's Stone.

“Actually, I'm also very curious, and I really hope they try every single obstacle.”

After doing so much, Moon was now very eager to know just how strong the defenses of the obstacles could be. If it really worked, he felt that he could use the same method to protect the Scarlet Moon in another world.

Or he could use these obstacles to create a quiet and comfortable place to research magic for himself.

After chatting with Hermione, Moon continued to try carving magical runes.

Before breakfast, he experimented with 100 sets of strengthening runes, succeeding with seventy-three sets.

This success rate was actually not low for other wizards, but what Moon wanted to pursue was far more than that.

So, for the rest of the day, he practiced rune carving.

Even during flying class, Moon was concentrating on practicing carving runes while riding his broom.

“Harry Potter! If you continue to do such dangerous actions, then I will have no choice but to request punishment for you from Professor McGonagall.”

Not long after class started, Madam Hooch's shout echoed throughout the field.

Everyone was usually very quiet during flying class, but Harry was very abnormal today.

He repeatedly rushed into the sky, then let go of both hands and swooped down from high altitude, as if he was specifically practicing a certain action.

“Professor, I'm just practicing.”

“Practicing? Why would anyone specifically practice falling off a broom?”

Madam Hooch couldn't understand at all, but Ron and Moon, who were not far away, were very clear about Harry's little thoughts.

“It seems he really wants to find the culprit in the next Quidditch match.”

Ron still couldn't help but worry. He had just seen Harry's swoop and it was really thrilling and exciting.

“Don't worry, Harry's flying skills are far better than those of the upperclassmen.”

Moon knew Harry better than anyone else.

He knew that most of the wizarding aura on this little wizard's head came from his flying talent.

With the best flying broom, Harry could do far more dangerous actions than that.

“I know, but what if a dark wizard really attacks Harry?”

Hearing Ron's words, Moon couldn't help but ponder.

He could still clearly remember the scene of the last Quidditch match.

If the dark wizard really planned to do it again, it could lead to a serious accident.

“How about we prepare a flying carpet? That way, even if Harry falls, we can catch him.”

The last time Harry almost fell from his flying broom, Moon thought about using that color-changing bed sheet and casting the [Levitation Charm] to catch Harry.

Even though Moon knew that his [Levitation Charm] was not powerful enough, as long as a professor could understand Moon's intention and take over the magical control of the bed sheet, they would naturally be able to avoid an accident.

However, after Moon researched alchemy, he found a better method.

Flying magic carpet.

Another flying tool used by wizards.

This kind of alchemical item not only flies very smoothly, but also has a large area, which would greatly increase the chances of catching Harry if he fell from the sky.

“That won't work, Moon. The Ministry of Magic has already explicitly prohibited the sale of flying carpets in Britain, so you can't buy them at all.”

“Why? I think magic carpets are very suitable for flying.”

Seeing Moon and Ron chatting, Hermione also flew over.

Even after Ron mentioned the Ministry of Magic's ban, she couldn't help but complain.

“The Ministry of Magic should consider the needs of every wizard, instead of banning all wizards from using it because of a law.”

“I know that, but the Statute of Secrecy is, after all, the highest level.”

Hermione explained many of the advantages of magic carpets.

Soft, comfortable, stable, and does not produce large bumps and shakes during flight.

But none of these can compare to the Ministry of Magic's ban.

Through Ron's explanation, Moon also understood why the Ministry of Magic did not allow flying carpets to circulate in Britain.

On the Ministry of Magic's Registry of Proscribed Charmable Objects, flying carpets were defined as Muggle handicrafts, and the British Ministry of Magic prohibits wizards from casting spells on Muggle objects.

Because these kinds of objects are very likely to fall into Muggle hands, which may expose the existence of the magical world and violate the Statute of Secrecy.

In addition to this, flying carpets are more conspicuous when flying, making it difficult to hide them as easily as flying brooms.

In a densely populated Muggle area like Britain, the use of flying carpets increases the risk of being discovered by Muggles, thereby threatening the Statute of Secrecy of the magical world.

“So, as long as the Statute of Secrecy exists, flying carpets will never be able to enter British territory.”

Ron's words all came from his father's conversations at the dinner table.

Moon knew that since this employee working in the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office thought so, then it was almost impossible to buy a magic carpet in Britain.

However, just because you can't buy it doesn't mean you can't make it.

After listening to Hermione's introduction of so many advantages of magic carpets, Moon increasingly felt that he also needed a flying tool in another world.

Of course, the best flying tool choice at this stage is to earn enough money to buy a flying broom.

As for the future, he could try to manufacture magic carpets or modify them, and then bring them to another world.

It is best to ensure comfort while also having a speed advantage, which is the most suitable flying tool.

Anyway, for Moon, there is no Statute of Secrecy in another world, so he can fly however he wants.

Harry was eventually stopped by Madam Hooch from experimenting with difficult flying maneuvers.

This inevitably made him feel a little disappointed.

However, as class was about to end, Harry immediately regained his spirits when he saw Hagrid approaching.

“What's wrong? Harry, I just saw you flying great.”

Hagrid had just seen Harry flying high in the sky on his way to the castle.

He originally wanted to say a few words of praise, but when he saw Harry's abnormal expression, he became a little puzzled.

Harry didn't speak, and Ron explained it a bit, and Hagrid completely understood.

“Oh, actually, Madam Hooch is right, Harry. This is not something you should be involved in. Give it up.”

Of course, Harry wouldn't give up his plan because of Hagrid's words. He was just very curious as to why Hagrid had come to the castle.

“I'm looking for Moon. Dumbledore has already agreed to that matter.”

After Hagrid finished speaking, several little wizards looked at Moon in surprise.

Under the curious gazes of Harry and Hermione, Moon followed Hagrid towards the castle.

Their destination this time was the corridor on the fourth floor of the castle, which was also the place guarded by the dog Fluffy.

“I really didn't expect Dumbledore to agree directly without thinking almost at all. I think he must trust you very much.”

For Hagrid, Dumbledore's words were more effective than any instructions.

And now that Dumbledore had agreed so readily to Moon seeing Fluffy, all the doubts in Hagrid's heart dissipated.

However, after seeing Mun now, he felt a faint sense of worry.

He was afraid that if the Dark Wizard knew Mun had also participated in the design of these protective barriers, he might be in danger.

“Speaking of which, you must keep this a secret and don't tell anyone else, or something bad might happen.”

As the person in charge of one of the guarding barriers, Hagrid was well aware of the preciousness of the Philosopher's Stone.

Therefore, he knew that the Dark Wizard would try every means to pass through the barriers and steal the Philosopher's Stone.

And Mun has now participated in this matter, so he will also face danger accordingly.

“Don't worry, except for Hermione and Harry, who can vaguely guess a little, no one else knows that I have anything to do with this.”

Mun trusted his new friends very much.

What prompted him to make this judgment, in addition to intuition, was also the magic.

After studying alchemy, Mun already knew that the Quill of Acceptance and the Book of Admittance never made mistakes.

Therefore, the first-year little wizards have the lowest suspicion.

In addition, the magical strength of first-year little wizards is at the bottom of Hogwarts.

This makes it almost impossible for the Dark Wizard to choose a first-year student as a substitute.

Of course, Mun's judgment, in addition to this kind of speculation, the most important thing is that he can clearly see everyone's strength.

Mun guessed that since the Dark Wizard wanted to steal the Philosopher's Stone at Hogwarts, his magical strength should be at least above three levels.

Otherwise, he would not be able to escape the investigation of the professors at Hogwarts, let alone Dumbledore, whose strength was unfathomable.

And at Hogwarts, although there are many wizards whose strength exceeds three levels, none of the lower-grade little wizards can do it.

“Actually, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have told Harry and them about Fluffy's existence.”

After hearing that Harry and Hermione could already guess something, Hagrid couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

After the Quidditch match last time, he accidentally said the names of Fluffy and Nicolas Flamel.

This made the little wizards directly guess the real item guarded by Hogwarts.

“Don't say that, Hagrid, I think this secret will be leaked sooner or later.”

The deeper Mun was involved in guarding the Philosopher's Stone at the school, the more he felt that Dumbledore seemed to be doing it on purpose.

After all, if you really want to guard something, you can completely hide it and not let anyone know.

Mun felt that Dumbledore definitely had this ability.

But this headmaster not only didn't do this, but openly announced at the start-of-term banquet: the corridor on the right side of the fourth floor of the castle cannot be approached.

This was obviously telling everyone that there was something extraordinary there.

After this matter was announced, it aroused everyone's curiosity, especially the students in the school.

After all, the little wizards at this age are the most curious.

“How could it be? Dumbledore also told me to keep secret the fact that you came to make a collar for Fluffy.”

Hagrid didn't think about this, he always thought that the school's secrecy work was done very well.

Of course, it may also be the trust in Dumbledore that gave this gamekeeper a little illusion.

This time Mun didn't respond.

In his opinion, he was allowed to participate in this matter entirely because he and Dumbledore had the same idea.

That is to let the murderer break through the barriers and test the strength of this Dark Wizard.

Mun didn't know if Dumbledore had other deeper thoughts.

But according to all the events now, the two should be consistent in their thinking about testing the Dark Wizard.

Mun was also very curious whether the strengthened protective barriers he suggested could stop the Dark Wizard.

If possible, he could set up the same barriers in another world to create a quiet and comfortable magical learning environment for himself.

After all, Mun is now able to carry things back to another world.

Devil's Snare and Spore Powder are very convenient to bring over.

Fluffy is naturally impossible now, but maybe there will be a chance in the future.

Of course, even if it doesn't work, other ferocious animals can be used instead.

Perhaps the giant squid is more suitable.

While Mun was still considering how to build defenses for his future magic castle, the two had already walked to the stairs leading to the fourth-floor corridor.

“Professor Quirrell? What are you doing here?”

Hagrid's loud voice suddenly brought Mun back to reality, and he looked curiously at Quirrell, who suddenly appeared in the corridor.

“Oh, hello Hagrid, I'm just looking around.”

After Professor Quirrell responded, he glanced at Mun behind Hagrid, and then immediately added.

“You know, there used to be a gi... giant troll there, and then some acci... accidents happened, so I... I thought maybe I could still he... help.”

“Don't worry, the current protective barriers are completely different from before...：.：

When Hagrid wanted to continue speaking, his moleskin coat was pulled hard by Mun.

“Wh... what's different?”

A hint of suspicion appeared in Quirrell's eyes.

“Oh, no...：：.. nothing, I think Dumbledore must have other arrangements.”

“Is that so, then I... I'm relieved.”

After Quirrell finished speaking, he walked downstairs, while Hagrid looked down at Mun with some suspicion.

“Why, do you suspect Professor Quirrell? He's not very brave.”

Hagrid didn't think that the timid Professor Quirrell would be the Dark Wizard. In his opinion, the other party didn't have this ability at all.

“Did you notice that Professor Quirrell didn't stutter when you first called him?”

Mun suspected several professors on the list he deduced that day.

It's just that he knew a few better, such as Professor Flitwick and Professor Snape.

Mun has ruled out a lot of the suspicions of these two.

The remaining ones are Professor Burbage, who teaches Muggle Studies, Professor Kettleburn, who teaches Magical Creatures, Madam Pince, the librarian, and Professor Quirrell, who just appeared.

Mun didn't know much about these professors, so he couldn't be sure.

But now it seems that Professor Quirrell is more suspicious than other professors.

“Really? Maybe.”

Hagrid didn't notice the change in Quirrell's way of speaking, but Mun remembered it very clearly.

This is not only due to his good memory, but more importantly, he had such an experience once.

That was when he solved the troll on Halloween, Professor Quirrell didn't stutter when he asked him about the incident.

In addition, it is now the school's dinner time.

Most people are concentrated in the hall or the staff lounge.

And this professor actually ran to the fourth floor, which inevitably makes people suspicious.

“Okay, don't think about it, Fluffy should be getting impatient.”