[HP] Being a problem student at Hogwarts

Half asleep, Phoenix happily stretched out his head to drink the hot milk, not caring why he was suddenly held in someone's arms while he was sleeping peacefully in his nest. It comfortably propped up its two feet, stretched out on the human cub, tilted its head, and drank the milk with a "click" sound.

Tom and Dumbledore both stared at Fawkes enjoying the milk with those weird, silly Twoleg-sweeping smiles. The air in the office seemed to slow down and warm up.

After the milk glass was empty and Fawkes fell asleep peacefully without even caring that his sharp mouth was still in the glass, Dumbledore asked: "You came to me for other reasons, right, Tom? "

"Actually, it has something to do with the detection spell." Tom lowered his voice, "Do you know about the security check?"

He gestured and said: "In fact, as long as we set up a 'security check' sign at the entrance and exit of the castle openly, and then use the detection spell to screen all the people and items entering the castle, we can quickly find out The mastermind behind it all.”

"You often amaze me with your fantastic ideas, kid. But it's not that simple."

"The reason why detection spells are used more on objects than on people is not entirely a matter of politeness. Wizards have many ways to avoid it when they are prepared. However," Dumbledore smiled slyly. , "It is probably very useful to prevent some children's overly lively gadgets from entering the campus, and Argus can also be much more relaxed."

Tom lost his smile.

"Then please don't tell anyone this is my suggestion," he said dryly. He will be hated by his classmates!

Dumbledore laughed happily.

"Are you sure? Okay, okay, it seems we can save a medal. I really thought the title of 'Magic Modifier' was good."

"This will be a big project," Dumbledore said. "I may use the holidays to work on it. Ah, I will be very busy then."

“Would you ask a friend to help?”

"Who are you referring to?" Dumbledore asked keenly

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Tom squirmed uncomfortably in his chair, and then confessed honestly: "Mr. Nico Flamel. Hagrid let it slip before, but we checked again...according to the Chocolate Frog card, you are Friend." He hesitated for a moment and said, "We... also suspect that the magic stone is hidden in that corridor of the school."

"Impressive acumen," said Dumbledore.

"The book says..." Tom asked in a low voice, "The Philosopher's Stone can make people immortal, right?"

He looked at the headmaster hopefully, but Dumbledore leaned back suddenly, as if a transparent person suddenly punched him in the face.

"Headmaster?" he asked in surprise, not understanding why this question shocked Dumbledore so much.

"Ah, please forgive me, that's what happens when you get older. You are no longer useful." Dumbledore returned to his original state in the next moment, "Oh, I am exhausted..." 7K叏婩

"Tom, Tom," he groaned, calling Tom's name, "my boy. Why do you ask, at your age, how to make yourself immortal?"

Tom was even more confused: "If possible, who hasn't thought about immortality and eternal youth?"

Tom almost thought he saw a flash of pain on Dumbledore's face.

"Yes, yes... Conquer death... Well, which outstanding young man has not had such a dream?" Dumbledore murmured to himself.

Tom couldn't figure out what the headmaster meant. He was thinking of immortality, but Dumbledore's words like "conquering death" always felt more... domineering?

He had no choice but to bring the topic back: "So the Philosopher's Stone is really that powerful?"

"I've thought about it. Immortality is one thing, but on the other hand, you have to have money to live comfortably. The magic stone's ability to turn stones into gold is a perfect match for immortality!" Tom was full of praise for this.

"The Philosopher's Stone may not be as perfect as you think." Dumbledore said, "The elixir of life can indeed prolong life, but you must drink it often and drink it forever to ensure immortality. The drinker will be completely dependent on this medicine. If it is used If it's over, or it's contaminated, or the magic stone is stolen, you'll still die like everyone else."

Tom was shocked by Dumbledore's calm tone.

"You just told me?" he asked in disbelief. "You just told me the weakness of the Sorcerer's Stone? Aren't you worried about your friends?"

"I know, for a kid as young as you, it might be a little hard to understand. But Nico and I talked about it beforehand. Tom, for some people, death actually feels like a long day. Then it was finally time to go to bed; for the clear-headed man, death is but another great adventure."

"You're trying to persuade me."

"I just want to tell you that death is not that terrible, and immortality may sometimes be just a bait for stupid people."

Tom didn't quite understand why Dumbledore was so eager to throw cold water on him. He was so eager that he wasn't even like his usual self.

He recalled the conversation he had just had with Dumbledore, and was keenly aware of another problem: "You repeatedly mentioned death, you said you had talked with Nico Flamel, and you said the theft of the Philosopher's Stone would lead to The drinker dies—"

"He doesn't want the Philosopher's Stone anymore." Tom said firmly, "And you want the Philosopher's Stone and put it in the school...a bait for fools..."

"Who are you trying to seduce with this? Is it the guy who attacked Harry?"

Tom stood up too quickly and knocked over the chair, but he didn't care at all at the moment, nor did he pay attention to Fox, who was woken up again and was chirping dissatisfiedly in his arms. He only stared at Dumbledore with wide eyes. profitable.

"This is a school! Have you never thought about how dangerous this is? How many innocent and ignorant students are here!"

Dumbledore closed his eyes, pain clearly showing on his face.

"Tom, I assure you, I did everything in my power to avoid—"

"But there is no way?" Tom's mind was spinning rapidly, "Because Harry is the savior, and there is only one magic school in the UK, this is inevitable - so the enemy must have also entered the school - can you use magic The stone used as bait means that you know something about the other party, and you must already have a suspect in your mind...who is it?"

"Kid, I can't tell you, you're so excited right now-"

Tom interrupted rudely: "That's enough!"

For the first time, he looked at the principal with cold eyes: "So you keep persuading me because you think that I am like the enemy you are guarding against. I am tempted by the magic stone and will do bad things for the sake of immortality——"

"Tom I-"

"I'm a little disappointed." Tom held back tears and rushed out the door holding Fox in his arms.