After giving it some thought, he decided to let his friends know.
"Draco, I just ran into your father. We talked briefly. There might be something wrong with Lockhart."
Malfoy looked up in shock. Then something occurred to him, and his pale face darkened. His father was a school governor, and removing Dumbledore required the signatures of all twelve governors.
Did that mean his family had played a part in Dumbledore's dismissal?
But why would his father do that? Why choose Lockhart?
Cedric was two years older than them and considered things more thoroughly. He couldn't help saying:
"Zhang, if you think there's something wrong with Lockhart, why not just stay away? I don't think Dumbledore would abandon us like this. He'll find a way back."
The other young wizards nodded in agreement.
Zhang Xiao shook his head and looked at them without saying anything. He waved goodbye, then turned and strode away.
He passed through the crowded throng and headed toward Lockhart's office. The vast castle was empty, with only the crisp tapping of his shoes against the floor breaking the silence.
His wand was hidden in his sleeve, ready to slide out with a flick of his wrist. His other hand held the glittering golden talisman, ready to slap it onto Lockhart's face as soon as they met.
Soon, he reached the Dark Magic Defense classroom. Lockhart's office was at the very back.
If things back in Huaxia hadn't reached their most critical stage, he would have called his parents over straightaway!
Zhang Xiao took a deep breath and checked his equipment again. Once he was sure everything was in order, he reached out to push open the classroom door.
The instant his fingers touched the wooden door, he felt a hook behind his navel yank him forward