School Infirmary.
Madam Pomfrey gave Malfoy a thorough examination.
"Oh! Merlin's beard, what on earth happened?"
Madam Pomfrey said with a shocked expression, "This is very evil Dark Arts magic. How could someone use this kind of magic on a little wizard?"
"Poppy, how is Malfoy now?" Professor McGonagall hurriedly asked.
Poppy looked heartbroken. Shaking her head, she said, "His condition is very bad. There is still residual damage from Dark Arts magic in his body. It will not be easy to heal. I need some special potions."
Dumbledore turned to look at Snape.
Snape said flatly, "Leave it to me!"
Dumbledore nodded. "All right, let us go outside first. This child needs rest now."
The group arrived outside the School Infirmary and happened to see Professor Don coming down from the third floor. He first nodded to Dumbledore before saying, "During the feast, only Mr. Filch was absent. Madam Pomfrey left early as well, but... the timing does not match."
Everyone exchanged glances.
Filch was a Squib. Even if he had some Dark Arts Items, it would have been difficult for him to attack a little wizard.
Besides, he had no reason to do so.
Dumbledore's expression grew grave.
He had already formed some suspicions, but for the moment, he still did not know how the other party had done it or what his purpose was.
But without a doubt, the other party had not given up on stealing the Philosopher's Stone.
"All right, Minerva. Take the professors and search the castle. Do not overlook any corner. Have the ghosts in the castle help as well."
Dumbledore arranged, "Severus, come with me to the Headmaster's Office."
Snape shot Dumbledore a glance.
He felt that Dumbledore already knew who the culprit was, but after thinking it over, Snape still said