Ch. 38135, Sky Serpent
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hoffa confronts Tom Riddle (Voldemort) at Beauxbatons, with Riddle revealing he controls Sylby.
- Hoffa transforms into a bird-man form, battles Riddle, and they clash atop the Sky Gate.
- Riddle uses Fiendfyre and Dementors against Hoffa, who counters with a lightning-wreathed sword.
- Sylby intervenes with Hoffa's old wand, transforming it into a giant cross-shaped sword to block Hoffa's strike.
- Riddle and Sylby escape using Apparition. Hoffa's wand, now abandoned by the Nightmare God, returns to its original form.
Character Developments
- Hoffa: Shows increased power and control over his bird-man form. His wand, now abandoned by the Nightmare God, leaves him feeling cheated and irritated.
- Tom Riddle (Voldemort): Reveals his control over Sylby and demonstrates his dark magic, including Fiendfyre and Dementors. He shows fear and respect for Hoffa's power.
- Sylby: Reveals his loyalty to Riddle and uses Hoffa's wand to intervene in the battle, saving Riddle.
Significant Themes
- Power and Control: Both Hoffa and Riddle display immense power, with Riddle controlling Sylby and Hoffa transforming into a powerful bird-man form. The wand's abandonment by the Nightmare God raises questions about control over one's own power.
- Loyalty and Betrayal: Sylby's loyalty to Riddle is shown, while Hoffa feels betrayed by the wand's abandonment.
Character Interactions
- Hoffa vs. Tom Riddle: The two powerful enemies clash, with Riddle using dark magic and Hoffa using his bird-man form and a lightning-wreathed sword.
- Hoffa and Sylby: Sylby intervenes in the battle, saving Riddle and blocking Hoffa's strike with Hoffa's old wand.
- Hoffa and the Wand: Hoffa feels cheated and irritated after the wand's abandonment by the Nightmare God, treating it as a mere keepsake.