Hogwarts: What Bad Intentions Could a Little Hufflepuff Have? Chapter 12

Had these two little ones at the scene defeated this Concealment Monster?

Dumbledore turned his gaze once more to the earthen spike and the crude Stone Lion.

As a master of Transfiguration,

he could naturally tell at a glance the caster's level of Transfiguration.

This Transfiguration had only just reached the beginner level.

The things created were still somewhat crude.

But considering the fleeting opportunities in battle,

it was obvious that these things had been created in an instant.

So it was perfectly reasonable for them to be a little rough.

Still.

There was nothing surprising about any of this if it had been done by an adult wizard.

But...

These two children looked to be only around eleven years old.

If they had defeated the Concealment Monster with Transfiguration on their own...

That would be an extraordinary achievement!

Many eleven-year-old young wizards could not even cast Lumos.

Dumbledore quickly picked up on the magical traces on the two of them.

Then he instantly determined that the one who had used Transfiguration just now

was probably that boy!

Because...

The magical traces on him were exactly the same as those on the Stone Lion and earthen spike!

Although Dumbledore had already expected as much,

when he saw that still-childish face,

he still felt an unprecedented shock.

He was so young,

yet he had already achieved so much!

Whether it was his skill in Transfiguration

or his decisions in the face of danger,

both showed just how extraordinary this boy was.

In Dumbledore's eyes,

the boy was not only intelligent and gifted,

but also possessed exceptional mental fortitude.

Few children could remain calm enough

to think of a countermeasure while being attacked by a monster like this!

And most importantly...

Dumbledore himself did not know why,

but he simply found the child more and more likable the longer he looked at him.

Dumbledore thought

perhaps it was because the child was simply too outstanding?

"Oh my, this is truly remarkable..."

A pleased smile appeared on Dumbledore's face.

It seemed

that Hogwarts would be welcoming a Transfiguration genius this year!

Minerva would surely be delighted.

Dumbledore thought to himself.

Suddenly.

Phoenix Fawkes suddenly leaped from Dumbledore's hand.

She flew straight toward Black!

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Professor, My Surname Is Grindelwald!

"Ding! A shocked emotional response has been detected."

"Ding! Drawing a Treasure Chest for the host!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host! You have obtained one Gold Treasure Chest!"

The system notifications still rang in his ears.

And the reward was even a precious Gold Treasure Chest.

But Black had no time to care about it.

Black stared blankly at his right arm.

Because...

Phoenix Fawkes was standing gracefully on his arm.

And was affectionately rubbing her head against him...

"What the hell? What's going on?"

Black was utterly dumbfounded.

The little boy's mind was full of question marks...

Likewise...

Dumbledore was also staring at the scene in extreme surprise.

As a result, after one Gold Treasure Chest,

Black received another Silver Treasure Chest from Dumbledore.

In Dumbledore's eyes,

Fawkes was not some casual bird.

More accurately, she was a proud Phoenix!

Yet...

This proud Phoenix

was being so affectionate toward a strange boy...

"So, you came for him, Fawkes?"

Dumbledore looked at Black with sudden understanding.

"What kind of bird is this? She's so beautiful!"

Hermione looked at Fawkes excitedly.

She wanted to reach out and touch her, but did not dare.

At this point, Hermione

had never seen a Phoenix before.

"Uh... I don't know either."

Black did not say that she was a Phoenix.

As a Muggle-born orphan,

he should not have known what she was.

Just as Black was feeling at a loss,

something else happened that left him dumbfounded.

Fawkes actually began to cry!

Phoenix tears fell onto the back of Black's hand.

On the back of Black's hand,

there had been a few minor scrapes.

He had gotten them while dodging the Concealment Monster's attacks earlier.

Such tiny wounds, just scraped skin,

naturally healed instantly under the treatment of Phoenix Tears...

But... why was Fawkes healing my injuries?!

Black suddenly raised his head and looked at Dumbledore.

Had Dumbledore told her to do this?

But when Black saw the expression on Dumbledore's face, even more confused than his own,

he knew that was not the case.

Not much time had actually passed

from Dumbledore examining the scene

to Phoenix Fawkes flying over to heal Black's injuries.

At this moment,

Dumbledore walked over as well.

"Are you... Professor Dumbledore?"

Hermione asked cautiously.

"Do you know me?" Dumbledore said with a smile.

"Yes! I saw your photograph in a book!"

"I... I'm a new Hogwarts student this year."

"My name is Hermione Granger!"

Hermione's eyes were filled with deep admiration as she looked at Dumbledore.

Ever since learning about the magical world,

she had been filled with longing for that legendary school of magic.

"Ah! That is wonderful!"

"I am very pleased that Hogwarts will be welcoming another outstanding student this year."

"On behalf of Hogwarts, I welcome you, Miss Granger."