Come On, Let's Hurt Each Other!

Dumbledore a good person in every way, except that he likes to make appointments and always wants to create a big commotion.

For example, he might ask William to go to the Chamber of Secrets to save Harry... Whether or not he actually saves him is another matter, but at least he needs to know where the Chamber of Secrets is, right?

"Haven't you and your good friends been searching for the Chamber of Secrets?" Dumbledore said meaningfully.

It's here! Hogwarts' most powerful all-seeing eye... When buying a camera, choose Dumbledore.

Hidden camera, stalking, surveillance... all day long, no blind spots, high quality—let AV quality go to hell!

William strongly suspected that Dumbledore actually did nothing all day but sit in his office with the Prophecy Orb, watching every corner of the campus.

"We are indeed looking, but we haven't found it yet, Professor," William said softly.

Can it be found?

"It should... maybe... it's possible..."

William wanted to say "no," but he had a feeling that if he answered that way, the headmaster would tell him the exact location of the Chamber of Secrets... which would be very awkward.

"That's good. When you've roughly pinpointed the location of the Chamber of Secrets, don't go in. Come back and wait patiently..." Dumbledore instructed.

"At a specific moment, Fawkes will appear beside you. I need you to enter the Chamber of Secrets immediately and save Harry."

"Do you think the diary would place itself in Chamber of Secrets when it comes to achieving its ultimate goal?"

"Yes," Dumbledore nodded. "Besides the Chamber of Secrets, I really can't think of any other stage at Hogwarts that would be more suitable for his performance."

William sighed softly... Judging from all the things he did in his diary, he really was a guy who liked rituals.

"But there's a small problem here," William said.

How can you be sure the diary won't move before we find the Chamber of Secrets?

Six people have already been attacked; the seventh is still missing, namely Harry.

It might act impatiently tonight.

"No," Dumbledore shook his head, "He won't make a move until I'm completely expelled from the school."

"... Hmm?" William raised an eyebrow.

"The diary has done so much, and it also has the intention of kicking me out of school... This might be very fulfilling for him!"

Since Rita is providing you with information, you should know that Malfoy has contacted the School Governor, right?

"Know."

"I happen to have a few reliable friends among the twelve School Governor who genuinely believe in me... They oppose removing me from the position of principal."

I will get their consent at the appropriate time.

The appropriate time, of course, is when William and his men find the Chamber of Secrets.

William glanced at Dumbledore, momentarily lost in thought.

Dumbledore was fully aware of the enemy's intentions and even used their methods to control the timing of the attack...

After such meticulous analysis, William felt that Dumbledore truly intelligent to the point of being almost supernatural!

William observed the same details and possessed no less intelligence than the headmaster, but Dumbledore always managed to think of things he couldn't.

A feeling of powerlessness, as if one's intelligence has been repeatedly crushed and rubbed against!

Therefore, wizards should be self-aware and avoid being adversaries like Dumbledore.

Because he will calculate and scheme against you thoroughly.

From birth to death, a complete service.

Hagrid's situation unfolded faster than expected.

One day in March, William and Autumn finished their Care of Magical Creatures and on their way to the Great Hall, they saw that the hall was full of students.

Students who were having dinner poured out of the Great Hall to see what was happening, and many others crowded onto the Marble Staircase.

"Cedric, what's going on?" Qiu asked in a low voice as the two approached.

"I don't know. A group of Auror just stormed into the Great Hall," Cedric said in a low voice. "Everyone thought they were arresting Professor Snape, but they're here to see Hagrid."

It wasn't just Cedric who didn't understand; most of the students didn't understand either.

Bystanders formed a large circle; some looked shocked, while others even appeared terrified.

William did not tell Cho and Cedric that Hagrid would be arrested.

The matter discussed in the Headmaster's Office that day was kept strictly confidential by Dumbledore.

Fudge stood in the crowd, holding a green top hat, gently wiping away sweat.

"That's terrible, Hagrid," Fudge said in a crisp, quick tone, "Very terrible, we had to come."

One Squib, three young wizards... four attacks in total! This is outrageous! The Ministry of Magic must take action.

"I didn't," Hagrid pleaded, looking at Dumbledore. "You know I didn't, Professor Dumbledore, sir..."

Hagrid's eyes were filled with tears; if there was anything else that frightened him, it was probably Azkaban.

Hagrid spent a long time in Azkaban when he was young... He was only in the third grade at the time, so naturally he had more psychological trauma than the average person!

It took Dumbledore effort to get him out.

"I want you to understand, Cornelius, I've told you more than once that I completely trust Hagrid," Dumbledore said.

"Yes, Albus," Fudge said awkwardly, "But Hagrid's criminal record is very bad for him... and someone reported him."

Lockhart is a recipient of the Order of Merlin, Third Class, and has some prestige in the Wizarding World. He also said he would contact the Daily Prophet.

I have to get Hagrid away before things escalate. It's a form of protection for him, isn't it?"

"But we shouldn't be making such a big fuss," Dumbledore, somewhat annoyed. "If you want to protect them!"

The crowd dispersed again, Lockhart walked over quickly, a grin on his face.

"I'm sorry—why are you so late—I hope I haven't missed anything?" Lockhart warmly shook hands with Fudge.

"Minister, Hagrid opened the Chamber of Chamber of Secrets... I protected the little wizard, so a Level 1... that's definitely impossible. Could I get a Order of Merlin, Second Class?"

Fudge coughed and awkwardly fiddled with his hat.

Everyone stared at Lockhart, whispering amongst themselves.

"Level two isn't good enough... Level three will do..." Lockhart's voice trailed off. "Award for Special Services to the School would be barely acceptable."

He noticed that the other teachers were staring at him with what could be described as disgust.

Snape stepped forward and sneered, "Professor Lockhart... didn't you say you knew exactly where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets of Secrets was... and could subdue the attacker single-handedly?"

So it was a complaint letter to the Ministry of Magic.

"I—this, this, I—" Lockhart stammered. "I suddenly remembered I have something to do."

"Headmaster, you can't let them take Hagrid away!" Harry shouted angrily as he rushed into the crowd.

But no one listened to him; the Auror had already taken Hagrid away.

Hermione appeared behind William, stood on tiptoe, and whispered in his ear:

"William, Rita replied... she said she'll come this Saturday..."

William nodded slightly.

Since Lockhart pulled this stunt, he shouldn't be surprised if he reveals all of the other party's secrets.

Come on, let's hurt each other!

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