Some Birds Cannot Be Caged!

Some birds cannot be caged because their feathers are too bright.

This phrase perfectly describes Tom.

Therefore, both William and Dumbledore believed that:

In his youth, he was more terrifying than Voldemort would become.

It has nothing to do with power, but with the ability to control people's hearts and a prodigious level of intelligence.

That's right, Voldemort, who became the Dark Lord, is very powerful. He now firmly holds the position of the strongest wizard, and even Dumbledore is no match for him.

But while this "Tom" is strong, he has lost his most powerful weapons—intelligence and Emotional Intelligence.

Doing things requires intelligence, while being a leader requires Emotional Intelligence.

Voldemort lacked both qualities; he was more than capable of being an invincible villain, but he was lacking in the ability to accomplish great things, such as conquering United Kingdom and dominating Europe.

But Tom is different!

Even though his strength is far inferior to Voldemort's, and even though he is forever frozen at the age of sixteen due to Horcrux, he can still stir up a storm with his intelligence!

For example, now, they've used others to their advantage, becoming high-ranking Scourers, and then leveraging that power to attack the United States Congress Capitol...

The entire operation was executed flawlessly, step by step, without him paying a single penny.

Is this something an ordinary person could do?

That's more like the style of Grindelwald back in the day!

So, let's joke around and have fun, but don't make fun of Tom... except for William.

But here's the question: why did he go to Washington, D.C.., to occupy the United States Congress. Capitol?

Shouldn't they have brought the Scourers to attack Ilvermorny and steal her Ilvermorny Slytherin's Wand?

Or, if you want to attack Muggle government, you'd have to at least storm the White House, right?

That is the core of the United States government's power.

William was really hoping that Tom would burn the White House down.

Historically, it's not that no one has done it before.

Back then, while United Kingdom was preoccupied with dealing with Napoleon, the United States marched north to invade Canada, only to be soundly defeated by the United Kingdom and Canada militia.

The United States managed to turn a war of aggression into a war of national defense, and even lost Washington.

Back then, the White House wasn't called the White House; it was called the President's House.

After the British army occupied Washington, this old arsonist set the building on fire.

After the war, in order to cover up the traces of the fire, the United States president ordered the walls to be painted white.

This was also the main reason why it was later renamed "White House".

Tom, this United Kingdom, shouldn't he uphold this fine tradition?

Just as William was lost in thought, the strange girl had already dragged him to the girls' restroom.

Needless to say, this person must be Babbling; only she would choose the women's restroom whenever she met William.

The old age has changed!

As for why she has such an unfamiliar appearance... William has taken over the identity of "Targaryen," so she has to change her appearance.

Babbling's face definitely can't be shown. She's too beautiful; anyone who sees her will remember her vividly.

Hermione was also in the bathroom; she had been waiting for a while and clearly already knew about the United States Congress building incident.

"Aren't the Scourers cooperating with the SSR? Why would they attack the Muggle Capitol?" William asked, puzzled.

They were supposed to be working together with the Strategic Scientific Reserve to capture wizards, so how did things turn sour in the blink of an eye?

"There are wizards in the United States Congress; it's where wizards monitor the Muggle government," Babbling replied.

Wizards prefer to have a separate office space inside Muggle building.

Despite the strict International Statute of Secrecy prohibiting the disclosure of classified information, they still enjoy doing this kind of thing... They're really incompetent but have a huge addiction.

But with so many places to go, why did Tom insist on storming the Capitol Building?

He never does anything meaningless; every choice he makes has a necessary reason.

This is what the three of them need to figure out now.

Hermione thought for a long time, then suddenly spoke up to remind her:

"William, I remember now, the book ' History of Wizards in North America ' says that the Magical Congress was once located in the United States Congress. Capitol."

During this time, she had been studying the History of Wizards in North America, and she had basically memorized those thick books.

Therefore, she was very perceptive in the obscure History of Magic.

William instantly understood the meaning behind her surprise.

"Last time, Tom deliberately went to jail, entering Appalachia Prison, claiming to be searching for Prehistoric Mysteries."

That prison was also once the site of the Magical Congress.

The location of the Magical Congress of the United States of America has been moved five times over the past few centuries.

In the early years, the meeting locations were not fixed, thus avoiding attracting the attention of Muggle.

Later, the Magical Congress built a large magical building in the Appalachia Mountains as its first permanent headquarters.

However, due to its remote location, it was quickly abandoned and became a wizard prison.

Subsequently, the Magical Congress of the United States of America relocated to Williamsburg, Virginia, Baltimore, and other locations...

In between, he boldly and skillfully traveled to Washington, D. C., and deliberately entered the Muggle Capitol.

They moved to New York at the beginning of this century and have stayed there ever since.

William had been pondering why Tom was so convinced that the Prehistoric Mysteries resided in the Appalachia Wizarding Prison.

Although he'd come to the wrong place, what did the Appalachia Wizarding Prison and the real treasure trove have in common?

Looking back now, if I had to say what the United States Congress. Capitol and Appalachia Prison have in common... it's that they were both once the headquarters of the Magical Congress!

It seems that the Prehistoric Mysteries lie in the former site of a certain headquarters.

"Shall we go to Washington?" Hermione asked. "The Scourers are almost there. If we're too late, the Prehistoric Mysteries might just be snatched by Tom."

William, however, remained calm and composed at this crucial moment.

He frowned slightly and said:

"I don't believe Tom's purpose in causing such a commotion is simply to steal Prehistoric Mysteries."

Based on William's understanding of Tom, he always planned three steps ahead, with meticulous and complex strategies.

Everything seems isolated, but they are actually all interconnected.

William paused, then continued:

"The Auror of Ilvermorny have all left, probably to support Washington."

I'm sure Tom will seize the opportunity to turn back and steal Slytherin's Wand!

Ilvermorny's four layers of protection have already been weakened by a diversionary tactic, and Tom won't let this opportunity slip by.

Or rather, he made such a commotion to lure away these Auror.

But I can't skip visiting the United States Congress.

Because Prehistoric Mysteries are not something Tom can obtain!

Professor Babbling finally spoke, she said softly:

"I'll stay in Ilvermorny. I'll let you two know if anything happens."

Go to the Magical Congress building and stop Tom from obtaining that power!

"But... how would Hermione and I know if the Capitol holds any Prehistoric Mysteries?" William asked. "And how can we be sure where they're hidden?"

Babbling hesitated for a long time, her eyes fixed on William.

William was completely baffled by her gaze. What he really wanted to ask was how Babbling had determined that the Appalachia Wizarding Prison did not contain prehistoric Oz.

After all, she only went to the Appalachia Mountains and concluded that Tom had gone to the wrong place.

Why are you staring at me?!

Finally, Babbling slowly extended two slender fingers, tilted her face, and pinched a piece of lapis lazuli amulet from her neck.

With a gentle lift, it seemed she pulled the amulet from between her alabaster breasts.

William was both amused and exasperated, thinking, "You, a centuries-old Veela, can be shy?"

Babbling handed William the amulet that she had carried for hundreds of years and never parted with.

However, nothing unusual was found.

At least she didn't turn into a skeleton like the Scarlet Witch, who captivated countless Game of Thrones fans with her necklace but terrified children when she took it off.

"This can help you determine if the Prehistoric Mysteries is located in the Capitol Building."

Babbling's pretty face, no longer nonchalant, was now filled with tension.

How could she not be nervous? This was her most important possession, the first time she was entrusting it to someone else.

"William, you must remember, anything can go wrong, but not her. She's very important to me!"

William took the amulet, still warm from his body, and gently tied it around his neck, saying earnestly:

"I'm here, she's here!"