The Portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black

Wizet found an empty room, took out the bookmark Dumbledore had given him, and briefly summarized what had happened today.

After a while, Dumbledore's handwriting appeared on the bookmark. [A locket capable of bewitching people's hearts, with serpent-shaped decorations on it—it most likely came from Salazar Slytherin, correct?]

Wizet confirmed it. [Yes, Headmaster Dumbledore. At the very least, I believe it is inseparably connected to Salazar Slytherin.]

New writing appeared on the bookmark. [You are currently at Number 12, Grimmauld Place, correct? Please go to the bedroom at the corner of the third floor...]

That morning, Wizet had happened to pass by that bedroom, where there was a blank portrait;

According to Sirius Black, it was a portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black. Due to its special nature, it had not been removed from the wall.

Phineas Nigellus Black had once served as Hogwarts' headmaster. What Dumbledore wanted was probably for Wizet to speak with Phineas Nigellus Black and confirm more information about the locket.

Sure enough, the moment Wizet turned into the nearby corridor, he heard Phineas Nigellus Black's voice.

"What a surprise. This place should have been thoroughly cleaned ages ago! At least it's much cleaner this time, though it's still rather deserted..."

"Hey! You there!" He seemed to have spotted someone. "Hm? Why aren't you coming in? Hurry up and bring that thing out for me!"

"Me?" Neville's voice rang out, carrying a hint of confusion. "What am I supposed to bring you? And who are you?"

"I don't have time to joke around with you..." Phineas Nigellus Black was beginning to sound impatient. "That Dumbledore truly knows how to waste my time!"

Wizet hurried forward and smiled at Neville. "Neville, let me handle this!"

"Mm!" Seeing Wizet appear, Neville immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He