Hogwarts Raven's Claw

Chapter 113 Lockhart's Invitation

The next day, as if foreshadowing that the dark cloud that the basilisk had brought to Hogwarts had dissipated, the long-lost sunshine once again shone on Hogwarts Castle.

Mike got out of bed in high spirits, looked at the bright sunshine outside the window and the owls flying by from time to time, and stretched lazily.

He found that he was actually a very nostalgic person. He had been running around outside for a while and had no chance to return to his dormitory. Last night, he lay down on his bed and fell asleep immediately. He didn't even do the daily brain-blocking training.

After making his bed, Mike walked out of the dormitory.

Everyone who came towards him greeted Mike with a smile. As the only one alive among the four people who were commended by Dumbledore at the end of the dinner last night, Mike won the respect of all Ravenclaws, not to mention that he also won 100 points for Ravenclaw, making the gem in Ravenclaw's hourglass now the same as Gryffindor, far exceeding Hufflepuff and Slytherin.

Normally, Mike might have avoided these annoying flies, but today he was in a particularly good mood and actually greeted his classmates one by one.

The students became even more enthusiastic when they saw Mike like this, and one girl even wanted to hug Mike. Fortunately, Franklin arrived in time with a group of Ravenclaw students of Muggle descent and dragged the girl, who weighed at least 200 pounds, away.

Ever since Mike helped the Hufflepuff student in the hall last time, many Muggle students in Hogwarts have become Mike's loyal fans, and even formed a Mike Club. As Mike's number one best friend (self-proclaimed), Franklin naturally became the club's minister.

"Mike, we should go. We will be late for class if we don't leave now." Franklin said to Mike.

Mike kept smiling as he waved to the students who were blocked by the "Mike Club members". After causing a cheer, he followed Franklin to the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom.

When the two arrived at the classroom, the class had not started yet and there were not many people in the classroom. Mike ate the sandwich Franklin brought him bit by bit and said, "How are you feeling recently?"

"Not bad, thanks to you, I am now considered a semi-famous person." Franklin replied with his legs crossed, "You didn't see it, some girls even sent me love letters. Omg, do I look stupid? I can tell at a glance that those girls are coming for you."

Before Mike could reply, Lockhart walked into the classroom, and the first Defense Against the Dark Arts class after the Basilisk incident officially began. Mike stuffed the last small piece of sandwich into his mouth and watched Lockhart on the stage with great interest as he began to tell the story in his novel.

Mike had never read any novel written by Lockhart. In the past, he had disdained to read any novels because he knew that Lockhart was just an incompetent memory thief. But today he was in a good mood, and while listening to Lockhart's lecture on the stage, he found that the stories written by Lockhart were quite attractive.

To be honest, Lockhart is indeed a good novelist. Whether it is the plot rhythm or the bursts of excitement, Lockhart handles it very well. It is not without reason that he can be successful.

Lockhart on the stage had been paying attention to the reaction of Mike, the new celebrity of Hogwarts. Seeing that Mike was listening with great interest, he spoke even more excitedly.

But he did not let Mike go on stage to perform the plot in the novel, because he already knew why he was beaten up in the Ravenclaw common room after investigation. He did not think it was just a coincidence, he thought it was Mike's revenge against him. Mike was not like Harry Potter, he could rely on his professor status to make him cooperate with him. If Mike was embarrassed in public, Lockhart believed that Mike would definitely give him a taste of his own medicine. So in this harmonious and pleasant atmosphere, Lockhart's Defense Against the Dark Arts class was over.

Mike hummed a little tune and stood up to leave the classroom to go to the auditorium for lunch. The dinner had just been held yesterday, so the lunch today must be very rich.

"Hey, Mike. Can I take up a moment of your time?" Lockhart suddenly appeared in front of Mike, rubbing his hands. "Can you come to my office after your class this afternoon? I have something I want to discuss with you."

Looking at Lockhart's smooth face nourished by various skin care products, Mike's smile slowly disappeared and he said, "What's wrong, Professor Lockhart? Did I do something wrong?"

"No, no, no! You misunderstood. I'm definitely looking for you for good reasons this time. It's just not convenient to say it here. Just don't worry." Seeing that Mike had misunderstood, Lockhart hurriedly explained.

Seeing Lockhart's strange attitude, Mike also became alert. The heir of Slytherin has not been caught yet, so Lockhart must be the heir? Was he planning to kill me by asking me to go to his office this time?

Mike pondered for a moment and shook his head again. Lockhart had no motive to do so. Judging from the heir's actions, he had been targeting Mike from the beginning. From this point, it can be concluded that the heir must be Mike's enemy. But Mike and Lockhart did not have any big hatred.

But even though the possibility of Lockhart being the heir was very small, it did not mean that he was completely free of suspicion. Lockhart's office was definitely not to be visited. If Lockhart was really the heir, then it would be extremely unwise to fight him on his home turf.

Mike's brain worked quickly and he soon thought of a good place: the kitchen of Hogwarts.

There are many house-elves in the kitchen of Hogwarts. Although these house-elves usually look timid, they are actually very powerful. If Lockhart really has a conflict with them, those house-elves will definitely not sit idly by.

Thinking of this, Mike nodded to Lockhart and said, "I can talk to you, but we have to change the venue. I don't like the decoration in your office very much. Let's go to the Hogwarts kitchen. I also want to ask the house-elves some questions about cooking magic."

Lockhart showed an embarrassment on his face, and he agreed after hesitating for a moment. Franklin looked at Lockhart's departing back and asked Mike, "He doesn't look right. Do you want me to go with you later?"

Mike glanced at Franklin and saw that his face was full of tension. He knew what he was thinking. He felt guilty because Franklin, as his friend, did not help him in the basilisk incident.

Mike stared at Franklin for a long time, until Franklin became uncomfortable, then he withdrew his gaze and said slowly: "Thank you, Franklin, I'll ask you to go with me later this afternoon."

(End of this chapter)