The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

A bait to lure Grindelwald into making a mistake...

Chapter 174 Touched

Dumbledore left the safe house without lingering.

Since it's theoretically safe outside...

Tom glanced at Li Weide. He had originally planned to leave this shabby place right now so as to avoid having to deal with that bastard Li Weide every day.

But... Tom reached out and touched his bald head, and decided to endure it for the time being.

He didn't want his grandfather and others to see him in such a funny way!

Especially when he doesn't actually have much affection for his relatives.

Just as Tom was calculating how long he would have to stay here.

Li Weide's annoying voice came from the side again.

"How is it? It feels nice, right? It's so smooth and slippery. How come it's so shiny even without being polished much?"

Tom was furious, but he managed to hold himself together, gathered up his books and prepared to go back to his room.

He will never leave the room again until the toxins in his scalp are completely removed and his hair grows back!

"Tom! I think you were born to have a bald head! It's a natural gift! Do you really want to waste your talent?"

Tom involuntarily quickened his pace and walked quickly up the stairs.

"How about not growing hair anymore? Just go bareheaded!"

Li Weide listened to Tom's footsteps downstairs and even heard him stumble on the last step.

This shows how much this kid resists being with me.

However, Li Weide did not think that he was putting too much pressure on Tom.

Tom is inherently proud and conceited. If you want him to move in a good direction and reap huge profits, you must suppress him now.

Only by severely crushing his pride can he be made to feel fearful. With fear in his heart, he will put away the idea that "I am the only one in the world".

Only in this way can he not act recklessly by relying on his strength, but always remain sober and rational...

Because he always remembers that there is someone stronger than him who is stepping on his head!

The role that Li Weide wants to play is the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, which may fall at any time!

Come to think of it, it's a bit like what Dumbledore is doing to Grindelwald right now.

This time the house arrest was lifted, and Tom was probably "free" for the first time since he started school.

Because this time, Li Weide will not be with him.

However, according to Tom's personality, he does not have enough strength now, so even if there is a lack of supervision, he should not dare to do anything too bad.

Therefore, Li Weide planned his next trip with confidence...

First, he had to continue to the Wizard Tower and tame the mutant fang geranium.

After that, it's time to visit Newt Scamander.

Li Weide believes that he can definitely see many magical animals there that cannot be seen anywhere else!

This is very important to Li Weide.

Three days later, Tom, with his flowing black hair restored, disappeared into the fireplace with his suitcase in hand without hesitation.

That hurried look was like a tiger chasing after him...

He didn't dare walk slower... What if that bastard Li Weide asked to go with him again?

Fortunately, Li Weide seemed very busy this time and did not make such a request again.

Even when he left, he didn't see Li Weide.

After Tom came out of the fireplace at the Broken Axe, he went to Diagon Alley to do some shopping.

Then he returned to the Muggle world through the Leaky Cauldron.

On the side of the muddy street, he saw a familiar carriage.

A familiar person was sitting in the driver's seat of the carriage.

It was Mr. Augustus, the Riddle family's butler.

"Good day, Master Tom." Mr. Augustus jumped out of the carriage and opened the door for Tom.

"Thank you..." Tom murmured, and climbed into the carriage.

Before he left the safe house, he had already written a letter to his family, asking them to wait for him at this time and place.

Mr. Riddle naturally did not refuse. In fact, he had long wanted Tom to live in Riddle Manor.

Even though Tom is a formidable wizard, he is still his own bloodline and will inherit his family property.

Therefore, Master Riddle really hopes to cultivate a relationship with his grandson.

Mr. Augustus closed the door, and in his heart he felt that this Master Tom was not as scary as he had imagined...

At least he is much more cultured than his father, Old Tom.

Arrogant old Tom never says thank you to the servants.

The carriage started moving quickly, and it took more than half an hour to arrive at Riddle Manor.

Mr. and Mrs. Riddle were already waiting for them there.

However, just like last time, Tom did not see his cheap father, Old Tom.

Mr. and Mrs. Riddle got into the carriage.

"Go to the room I prepared for you first, put your luggage away, and then have a meal." Master Riddle said with a smile.

"Okay," Tom said calmly.

Although the two elderly people in front of him were his grandparents, he still felt a little restrained.

This is not common for Tom, who is usually good at talking and interacting with others.

In fact, everyone who knew Tom at Hogwarts liked him... except that bastard Levid, of course...

Because Tom's tricks couldn't fool him...

After that, the three people in the carriage fell silent.

Mr. and Mrs. Riddle just kept looking at their grandson, and the more they looked, the more they liked him...

The truth is that Tom looks almost the same as Old Tom, both are equally handsome and likable.

Although Tom felt uncomfortable being stared at...

But compared to staying in the safe house and hanging out with that bastard Levitra, being looked at a few more times at Riddle's house is not a big deal!

After a moment, Tom couldn't help himself. Instead of being stared at like this, he might as well say something...

"I mentioned in my previous letter that I wanted to find a quiet place..."

"It's ready. After receiving your letter, I immediately hired someone to start construction. It was only recently completed." Master Riddle smiled, "I'll take you there after dinner. If you need anything after you've taken a look, you can tell Augustus directly. After all, I don't really understand your specific needs, so I can only arrange it according to my understanding..."

Mr. Riddle seemed to be aware of Tom's restraint, and then he began to find topics to chat with Tom in a disjointed manner.

This made Tom feel much better, and at the same time, he became more familiar with his grandparents.

After putting away their luggage and having lunch, Mr. Riddle took Tom to a woods behind the manor alone.

This forest is also part of the manor.

In the woods, there is a newly built two-story building that looks very nice.

Moreover, since it was hidden in the woods, it met the requirements mentioned in Tom's letter.

Quiet, secluded...

"I have instructed the servants not to go near this forest," said Master Riddle.

Tom looked at his surroundings quietly and felt very satisfied.

In addition to the quiet and secluded location of the house, there is also a large open space outside where he can practice new spells.

This is much more comfortable than a safe house.

Master Riddle asked, "How is it? Are you satisfied with this place?"

"Thank you, this is a great place," Tom said sincerely.

"I'm your grandfather. There's no need to thank you." Master Riddle looked around. "A hundred years after I die, this place will be yours."

Tom shook his head. "You will live a long and healthy life."

"Hehehe... You must say this kind of thing often outside, right? Don't say it at home anymore. Blood relatives don't need too much unnecessary courtesy."

Tom felt inexplicably warm in his heart when he heard this.

These years outside.

Excluding the days in the orphanage... In the orphanage, he was actually still carefree. After all, he was the only one who bullied others.

But everything changed after I met that bastard...

He can no longer act tyrannically.

After arriving at Hogwarts, for the sake of his future development, he had no choice but to restrain his temper, put on a false mask, and flatter those who were less capable and talented than him...

To be honest, although that bastard Li Weide is hateful, when he is next to him, he doesn't need to pretend...

And now, there seems to be one more place where disguise is no longer necessary.

"All right," replied Tom, without the polite thanks this time.

Master Riddle nodded with satisfaction. "If you're worried that someone might accidentally break in and disturb you, I can also send some guards to guard the entrance to the forest..."

"There's no need for that. I naturally have a way to keep this place undisturbed." Tom said calmly, stroking the handle of the wand that emerged from his pocket.

Seeing this, Master Riddle nodded in understanding, "Okay... then I won't worry about it. Um... please forgive me for not understanding your abilities, but... if you can try not to hurt others..."

"Don't worry, even wizards cannot hurt Muggles casually. Most of the legends Muggles have about wizards are not true. You don't need to be too wary of wizards." After Tom said this, he felt that his point of view was a bit too absolute.

Then he added: "Well... although there are indeed some evil dark wizards, but... just like there are criminals among Muggles, this is also unavoidable... In short, wizards also have their own government and law enforcement agencies to govern these..."

"Well, I'm relieved then." Master Riddle smiled and said, "Then let's go in and take a look..."

The new house that Mr. Riddle built for Tom was quite large, and it was not just a single laboratory as Tom's letter said.

Living room, kitchen, study, bathroom... everything you need.

As for the laboratory Tom needed, it was placed on the second floor.

Next to the laboratory, there is a bedroom...

The furnishings and configurations are almost the same as those of a wizard's home.

There would be no problem even if Tom moved here directly.

I have to say, Master Riddle's arrangements are very thoughtful...

"Satisfied?" asked Master Riddle.

"Well... I'm very satisfied, but..." Tom hesitated.

To be honest, Tom did feel confused.

For a Muggle who had never seen a wizard before, this arrangement was too reasonable.

Master Riddle smiled and said, "I know what you're wondering. I really can't arrange it like this on my own. But... there's someone in our family who has seen what a wizard's home looks like, right?"

Tom's eyes widened. "You mean..."

"Yes, Tom...your father...he gives a lot of useful advice."

Tom's emotions instantly became complicated when he heard this, as if a hidden string in his heart had been touched at that moment...

It was also as if... something that I had been vaguely looking forward to suddenly appeared.

Chapter 175 Lick it clean! I'll let you lick it clean!