Chapter 88 Hogwarts Destroyed by Rumors

School infirmary.

Dumbledore carefully examined Don's injuries.

"How is it?" Snape asked first. He suspected that Voldemort had modified Don's memory.

That was the specialty of the Dark Lord.

Dumbledore shook his head slightly, "It's a very serious injury. Even if he wakes up, it will be difficult to return to normal in a short time."

Snape frowned slightly.

Shaking his head means that Don's memory has not been modified.

This is definitely not a good thing.

Because that means Voldemort has other means.

Snape glanced at Dumbledore.

Voldemort's opponent this time is Dumbledore, so Voldemort must not be viewed with the same eyes as before.

"Albus, what's going on?" Professor McGonagall asked sternly.

The professors of the school were attacked in the Forbidden Forest, and this matter must not be easily covered up.

This time it was the professors who were attacked, and the next time it might be the students who were attacked.

No, the students have been attacked.

"Is it the same person who attacked Malfoy?" Professor McGonagall asked immediately.

"I think so."

Dumbledore did not deny it. "The castle is facing a major threat. We must protect everyone in the castle."

Professor McGonagall nodded seriously. "I will notify the students not to act alone. I will also arrange for professors to patrol the castle to ensure the safety of the students."

Flitwick looked up at Dumbledore. "Are there any clues?"

"This time, I will do it myself." Dumbledore said no more and turned to walk out of the school infirmary.

Snape thought about it and left with Dumbledore.

Principal's office.

Snape showed a hint of sarcasm on his face. "It seems that what happened recently is beyond your control."

Dumbledore took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes with a tired look.

It can't be said to be beyond control, it can only be said that it was completely unexpected.

The night when Harry and Ron visited the Forbidden Forest at night, Dumbledore was ready to solve all the problems.

But who would have thought...

Harry didn't even enter the Forbidden Forest.

In fact, in Dumbledore's idea, Andy was also counted among the operators this time.

Andy still seems to have a strong sense of justice. At the same time, he has a personal grudge with Quirrell, and is friends with Ron and Harry. In addition, the passionate conflict of young people, as well as curiosity about the Forbidden Forest...

For all these reasons, Andy should easily accept Harry's invitation, and the three of them will explore the Forbidden Forest together.

But Andy didn't expect that he had no such idea at all.

"It is indeed my mistake."

Dumbledore did not shirk responsibility, "I will solve this matter as soon as possible."

Snape frowned slightly, "Are you going to do it yourself?"

Dumbledore looked up at Snape, otherwise? You go?

Snape looked away, he didn't want to face the Dark Lord head-on.

"You weren't originally...?" Snape asked tentatively.

After more than a semester of observation, Snape has noticed Dumbledore's purpose.

Although he was a little unhappy, he had to admit that Dumbledore was right.

Dumbledore was silent for a moment, "Look for an opportunity later."

Harry is still too immature now.

Snape glanced at Dumbledore. Since Dumbledore had decided to take action himself, Quirrell and Voldemort were doomed to fail.

It seemed... there was nothing to worry about.

Thinking of this, Snape turned and left.

Dumbledore sat alone in a chair, staring at the table calmly, but there was unstoppable worry between his brows.

If Harry had not grown up, then Voldemort's resurrection would have to be postponed.

But the problem was that Dumbledore didn't know how long he could hold on.

He was already 110 years old.

Aged body, slow reaction...

Even if his magic power had not weakened and he still had the elder wand, one of the Deathly Hallows, in his hand, he was not sure if he still had the ability to suppress the resurrected Voldemort.

...

Ravenclaw common room.

"Malfoy was attacked last school year, and Professor Don was attacked this school year... Do you really believe what Dumbledore said?"

"I heard that Professor Don was seriously injured. If he encountered dangerous creatures in the Forbidden Forest, even if he couldn't defeat them with his strength, he shouldn't have been injured so badly."

"You mean he can still run?"

"Yes! The Forbidden Forest is not far from the castle, and the professor can run back to ask other professors for help."

"I heard that Professor Don was also attacked by dark magic."

"Who do you think attacked Malfoy and Professor Don?"

"..."

There was a lot of discussion in the lounge.

The two attacks that happened more than four months apart were linked together, and various conspiracy theories followed.

"Andy, who do you think attacked them?"

Andy's roommate Anthony said confidently, "Maybe it was Harry! I heard from the Gryffindor people that Harry was injured last time because he secretly went to the Forbidden Forest."

Another roommate Terry asked, "Who did you hear that from?"

Michael was thoughtful, "You mean, Harry set a trap in the Forbidden Forest? But why did he attack Professor Tang En?"

Anthony spread his hands and said, "Who knows! He defeated the mysterious man, maybe he was practicing some kind of black magic."

Hermione came over from the girls' side, "I have heard no less than ten conspiracy theories. Some people say that the person who attacked Professor Tang En was Professor Snape, because Professor Snape has always wanted to teach the Defense Against the Dark Arts class."

Andy: "..."

Maybe one day, Hogwarts will be destroyed by rumors.

"Don't worry about them."

Andy said weakly: "The truth will always come out one day, we just have to wait patiently."

"Andy, you say... should we do something?" Hermione was a little excited.

"Why do you think so?"

Andy looked panicked, "We are just first-year wizards. Even if we want to help, I'm afraid we can only cause trouble for the professors."

Hermione rolled her eyes at Andy unhappily, "I'm not a Gryffindor, how can I go to stop Quirrell alone?"

Andy was relieved immediately.

People are affected by the environment. Hermione and Andy have been together for a long time, so naturally they will not be as reckless as she was in the original book.

"What do you want to do?" Andy asked curiously.

Hermione leaned over and said in a low voice: "If it was Quirrell who attacked Professor Twain, then his hiding place would be exposed."

Andy nodded, that's what happened.

"If he still wants to steal the Philosopher's Stone, what do you think he will do next?" Hermione asked.

Andy shook his head, how could I know Quirrell's thoughts.

Hermione covered her mouth with her hand and said mysteriously: "Have you forgotten Malfoy?"

Andy raised his eyebrows, Malfoy?

Hermione had a 'you are so stupid' expression, "Since Quirrell can hide in the Forbidden Forest, why did he attack Malfoy?"

Andy stood up suddenly!

Hermione's words reminded herself that the reason why Quirrell attacked Malfoy might not be as simple as she thought before.