Hogwarts Archaeologist Toby

Ron was rejected without mercy.

He didn't dare to express his dissatisfaction on his face, so he murmured a few partial words in his heart—the magic that Harry could learn, but he couldn't learn it himself.

His small thoughts could not avoid Toby's eyes at all.

"Devil, devil..." he repeated several times in a low voice: "You have to know, Mr. Weasley, even evil requires talent. Unfortunately, I don't see any talent in you. .”

Ron felt like the wound in his heart was being opened again.

"But only a few people know that this is also a kind of talent." Toby suddenly changed his tone and said: "You haven't given up learning the magic circle, right?"

Of course, Ron has always wanted to use the magic circle to make a fortune - just like the twins, no one knows how much money they have saved now.

"I have a part of the manuscript that I just wrote here. You can take it back and look at it."

Toby handed a stack of parchment paper to Ron: "After you finish reading, write me a review. The length should be no less than seven inches, but the font size must not be too large. Just follow the old rules for normal homework. You Know what to do.”

Ron left the office with these pieces of parchment in his arms in a daze. He really didn't expect that he would be assigned extra homework as a result of being on top for a while.

However, this seems to be Professor Haimer's new book, right?Maybe ask Hermione for help, she'll be more than happy to help.

Ron took out the manuscript in the corridor and read the beginning:

[As I have introduced in my previous books, the magic circle is known as rational magic, requiring more complex thinking and surprising creativity - now, it is time to talk about the less rational side of the magic circle. . 】

It seems that next semester will be back to the magic circle course. Ron feels a headache when he thinks of those complicated patterns. If he learns well enough, he will earn a lot of gold.

[Based on the comments from readers, many people seem to think that the magic circle is a kind of advanced magic - in fact, this is not the case. It has also been used for children's enlightenment teaching, somewhat similar to Wagadu School. The wandless magic class that I am good at - in short, anyone can learn the magic circle well, and can also use the magic circle to do more and more unimaginable things. 】

[This is also the theme of this book - dark magic circles and wizards. 】

[Yes, there are also evil types in the magic circle. Compared with today's magic, they are all very similar. But the only difference is that even wizards without talent are still capable of using the dark magic circle - because it has been simplified, made simpler, and more evil. 】

[For example, the Patronus Charm, which is regarded as extremely difficult magic, and only those with pure hearts can summon the Patronus.But in the magic circle, the patron saint has completely changed. It is combined with Animagus, allowing the wizard to become his own patron saint independently. 】

[This sounds like it has nothing to do with evil and is very creative, but in fact it is not. There is a reason why wizards learn Patronus and Animagus separately - when wizards try to become Patronus In the process, the caster's self-understanding will be completely confused, and he will not be able to distinguish whether he is a wizard or an animal, and this is much more serious than simply learning Animagus (it will also cause the user to become an Animagus after becoming an Animagus) this phenomenon). 】

[Perhaps it would be easier to put it this way - five-legged monsters, they were transformed by wizards, but resisted turning back into human form, and continued to live as monsters - this is the failure of trying to become a Patronus As a result, I suspect that the person who cast this magic had acquired relevant knowledge of the magic circle. 】

[However, perhaps we should be glad that those people failed - because even those who succeed will have extremely strong sequelae, become unstable in temperament, and become highly aggressive (if you see a similar wizard, please contact Huo in time) Professor Heimer of Gwartz, who is willing to help all unfortunate people.)]

[This is not over yet. The more important point is that anyone who tries to learn this magic is prepared to commit murder - murdering oneself is also considered murder. They will consume their own rationality little by little and eventually become something like The result of non-existence is also like the devil. 】

【This is the dark magic circle. The seemingly beautiful and creative magic will always make you pay in other places—however, it’s not all at your own cost, of course it can be at other people’s. 】

[In other words, it is no different from a dark wizard. 】

Seeing this, Ron is no longer sure what Professor Haimo is going to teach. It can't be turned into a patron saint. Isn't that treating the students as a price?

Until he saw the first line of the next page——

[As long as the Patronus is killed, no one can become a Patronus again. 】

"Why are you here?"

A voice sounded from the other side of the corridor. Ron seemed to have done something wrong. He didn't care how Professor Hemmer would punish him in the future. He hurriedly crumpled these pieces of parchment into a ball and stuffed it into the wizard's room. Near the belly under the robe.

Harry rushed over panting, and asked curiously: "What were you doing just now - forget it, are you...are you okay?"

"It's okay." Ron pretended to be calm and said, "Has the selection of team members ended?"

Harry nodded, he opened his mouth, but couldn't find a word of comfort.

"Don't you need to train with them?" Ron asked again: "The players have just been selected, so you must hurry up and train, right? Tomorrow is the game."

"There is such a thing." Harry said with inexplicable guilt: "I came back some time, and I have to go back later."

"Then you go back." Ron pulled a smile and said, "I have no problem at all, and I mean it."

Harry was growing suspicious, but he was in a hurry.

"Then I'm leaving?" he confirmed one last time.

Ron nodded vigorously.

After Harry walked away, Ron couldn't wait to find an empty classroom and get in. He carefully took out the parchment he had just hidden, smoothed it with his palm, and focused his eyes on that line——

[As long as you kill the patron saint...]

The following is a magic formation that Ron has seen is more complicated than any one before. In the manuscript, it is introduced that as long as the magic formation is drawn with your own blood, it can even be prepared in advance, and then read a [ The spell of "Guardian Death" can make the patron saint of the hit person die, including the wizard who becomes the patron saint.

But... who would need to use this magic circle?

There is no record of how to become a patron saint, so it has been lost.

And for no reason, who would want to kill someone else's patron saint?

Dark wizard?

It seems that this is the only answer.

Ron gradually realized what the parchment he had obtained meant. As long as he could learn this magic circle, he could surpass any wizard who was known to be highly skilled.

Because he can end the patron saint of those people at any time.

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Office of Ancient Magic.

Al came back early. He didn't watch the training process of the new players. It wasn't his idea to buy a team anyway. The gold he spent on this made him feel distressed for a long time.

Just as it was about to enjoy life and miss the shiny gold, it suddenly noticed that something was missing from the table.

"Huh?" It asked curiously.

"My manuscript?" Toby said, standing back in front of the three skeletons: "That has not yet been made public, lest more people learn how to deal with me. However, it is also time to give James a gift ”

"I'm sure he'll like it."

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"What the hell happened to you today?"

After finishing training, Harry really didn't expect to find Ron in the library, and Hermione was there, the two of them were whispering something to a pile of parchment.

"Come here quickly." Ron said mysteriously.

Harry walked over curiously, and he found that the parchments on the table looked familiar.

"Isn't this something you hid before?" He wondered, "Why did you take it out again? I still want to ask you, what is written on it?"

"He wanted to hide it secretly." Hermione on the side said disdainfully: "It's a pity that I caught him in the library, but instead of resisting, he even pulled me over to study the content on it—yes Yes, this is Professor Higher's new book, I just read it."

"Who made me unable to understand." Ron was also helpless.

He originally wanted to study alone, and felt that his opportunity had finally arrived - but unfortunately Professor Heimer was right. He didn't have any great talent, and it didn't go well with learning.

So, after only persisting for a few hours, Ron chose a more acceptable method - it would be better to find someone to help.

Harry took the parchment that Hermione had just read and looked at it. All three of them had attended Professor Lupin's Patronus class, and soon realized how amazing the contents written in the manuscript were.

"There is actually magic that can kill the Patronus..." Harry couldn't help but exclaimed. Ron quickly reminded him to keep his voice down. No matter what, he still expected to learn this magic secretly. As for the formation, you can look good to those who look down on you.

"Why do I feel..." Hermione said in confusion, pointing to the pattern of the magic circle: "This looks more and more like an animal. Do you feel this way? Some of it looks like a horse... ..”

"I feel like Crookshanks," said Harry, turning his head.

"Whatever it is." Ron said angrily, "Whether you want to help or not, no one knows when Professor Haimer will take these manuscripts back."

Hermione immediately held those pieces of parchment tightly: "This is not acceptable, and, do you want to write your impressions? Be sure to write well, and if Professor Haimo is happy, he will give you more The manuscript is fantastic."

Only Harry's reaction was similar to Ron's: "You are left with homework again? What will happen if you can't finish it? Are you locked up?"

Ron was already regretting asking them for help.

At the same time, Dumbledore suddenly found Toby.

As soon as he walked into the office, he said, "Remember what I said earlier about going after Grindelwald's associates?"

"Of course I remember." Toby turned around, rubbing his sore neck and said, "Aberforth, and Mad-Eye, they will look for Regulus' accomplices together—but Regulus I have already been rescued by James, I thought you would give up on this decision, after all, the clue was cut off from my hand."

"I didn't mean to blame you." Dumbledore said meaningfully: "Although you didn't tell me the specific reason, I know very well that you are not the kind of person who will easily miss. But, I do have The new clue wasn't from Aberforth and Mad-Eye, but from the Longbottoms."

"They are here today?" Toby asked curiously: "The tickets I gave them are obviously for tomorrow."

"They did come, but they didn't disturb anyone." Dumbledore continued: "After secretly watching Neville's selection, they came to find me and shared a piece of news with me."

"Are you secretly informing you again behind my back?" Toby said dissatisfied: "Thankfully, I found two jobs for them at the Ministry of Magic."

"No." Dumbledore shook his head, and he said seriously: "They really wanted to find you, but I stopped them, because I think it's better for me to tell you about it."

"What's the news?" Toby also became serious.

"It's Frank," said Dumbledore. "He encountered a very strange thing during the preparations for the Gobstone Tournament - according to the locals, your magic ball appeared in a bar, and the holder left A brief message."

"Is it James?" Toby immediately frowned and asked, "What did he say?"

"His message was related to you, but he did not mention your name." Dumbledore slowly repeated: "[Some people should not perform ritual magic on this object. He has already been engraved with a curse. Sooner or later, it will happen." Turn your brain into an octopus and crawl out of your head as a monster.】"

Looking at Toby with a strange expression, Dumbledore added: "That's all. I've already been to the other bar and didn't find any extra clues. However, this did remind me of one thing. ——You seem to have said that the magic circle on your body is actually a ritual magic, is there such a thing?"

"Probably." Toby replied casually.

"This ritual magic is related to the magic ball? To possess it? Did you know it was made of the brain at that time?"

"Is this important?" Toby said impatiently, "Otherwise, what do you want me to do, obediently wait for death at the bottom of the lake?"

"You also said -" Dumbledore stared at him closely and said: "You have made a guess - perhaps the residents at the bottom of the lake deliberately designed the intruders to do this in order to restore the magic ball one day. Take it back to the magical world.”

Toby fell silent, wanting to know why Dumbledore was asking these questions.

"Grindelwald already told me why."

Dumbledore said unexpectedly: "Not everyone can successfully take away the magic ball. But if someone does, the curse will accompany the holder at any time - until this person becomes all persecuted Muggles." They take revenge."

"Is that true, Toby?"

Toby was still not so focused and said: "So when you see that provoking me failed, Grindelwald started making trouble at your place? Even if it is true, so what? This can be more troublesome than the curse of death -"

Before Toby could finish what he said, Dumbledore suddenly interrupted: "But you and I both know that the Grim Reaper was also turned into a persecuted Muggle-born."

"Is that what it wants? To avenge everyone? Is this the same thing as your experience at the bottom of Loch Ness?"

"Tell me, Toby, what deal you made with Death."

Al, who was resting, couldn't eat the beans anymore. He stared nervously at the two of them, his eyes turning back and forth on them.

Toby was silent for a while.

"You seem to have forgotten when I first faced death, Headmaster," he said. "I was still at school at the time, and I didn't know anything about Loch Ness. I didn't know anything."

"But there is Lupin." Dumbledore said abruptly: "You personally erased his memory of that night, including the experience of transforming into a werewolf and then transforming into a god of death. And Lupine also said that at that time he I haven’t met Al yet, Al only showed up later.”

"Not only have you met the god of death, but you have also traded with it twice. The first time almost caused you to kill two innocent lives, and the second time, whether it was Al or the devil, it was you who destroyed your own soul start."

"Now, just right, James has sent you the Resurrection Stone again. This item is also related to the soul, and perhaps also related to his purpose."

"You want to take away the Resurrection Stone?" Toby, who had always been silent, suddenly asked.

"Sorry, Toby." Dumbledore said, pulling out his wand. Just before Al was about to scream out of fright, Dumbledore suddenly changed the position of the wand and pointed the tip of the wand at himself.

"Maybe this Deathly Hallows is more suitable for you. Now, give me the Resurrection Stone, you must never have it. No one knows what will happen to people with defective souls after using it, we can't take this risk .”

Toby didn't immediately pick up the most powerful wand.

"Don't you know how to use the resurrection stone yourself?" He asked back: "And you don't worry-I just asked this directly, and you are willing to give me the Elder Wand? Why? Just based on what Grindelwald said Unknown news? Let me think about who was the one who warned me first, oh, it turned out to be you.”

Dumbledore didn't show any anger at all, he said calmly; "This has nothing to do with Grindelwald, but just because I was almost sorted into Slytherin. I understand your thoughts, whether revenge is true or not, But the defects of the soul cannot be repaired. You have been hesitating all day, and it is time to give it to me."

"As for the Elder Wand, on the contrary, you are the least of my worries, for I know how partial you are to your own wand—don't kid yourself, it's something you've learned from it, and it's very much connected to you. So tight that it can't be broken with just a second wand."

Toby hesitated for a few seconds.

"You're right."

He let go of his left hand that was covered by his cuff, and in his palm was the resurrection stone that he was holding tightly.

After exchanging their respective Deathly Hallows, Toby leaned back on the sofa as if he had collapsed.

"I can't help but be curious..." He defended in a low voice: "I want to know whether James' soul can be resurrected, whether he is dead or not, and the whereabouts of Lily... .I know this is a trap, but..."

Dumbledore took a deep look at the Resurrection Stone in his hand.

The trap is still a trap in his hands, and Grindelwald's previous warnings are still ringing in his ears.

"But no one can resist the temptation."

Dumbledore sighed, he silently gave up the idea of ​​trying to resurrect Ariana, and put the black stone in his pocket at will.

"I can understand your thoughts now, Toby, ancient magic is indeed fascinating."