The first month after the second grade started, it ended like this.

The road between Hogwarts and Hogsmeade was closed again, and the students all returned to the castle.

Matthew Wakefield, again began his peaceful life in the common room, auditorium, classroom and library.

The weather began to get colder in October. In addition to pumpkin juice, there were steaming black tea in the drinks normally supplied by the auditorium... The students also added one or two cardigans under their robes to keep the cold.

By chance, Matthew found out about it—

It is said that on the day when Hogsmeade opened in September, something strange happened to Pighead Bar... Pighead Bar recruited a waiter named "Tom" half a year ago, but unexpectedly, the waiter was actually a thief... As a result, the incident broke that day. The strange boss of Pighead Bar found that he had suffered heavy losses and tried to catch him, but in the end he let the thief escape...

This seemingly ordinary news seems to have another meaning in Matthew's opinion -

The waiter named "Tom" was naturally Tom Riddle (Tom Gunter)... Since someone could prove that he had escaped Hogsmeade, it was almost certain that he was not possessed behind his head or elsewhere in his body.

Matthew had been feeling a little hungry before, and finally could let go.

And the owner of Pig Head Bar is Mr. Percival.

According to the description of this "news", coupled with his own personal experience that day... I started to fall into Tom Gunter's hands, and after waking up, I appeared in front of Mr. Percival.

Matthew could boldly guess the truth of that day seemed to be Mr. Percival who saved himself from Tom Gunter and avoided his fate in the hands of the Dark King of another world.

Of course, there is another problem involved-

Why did Mr. Percival save himself? Is it just because of kindness?

Or does he have a deeper purpose?

But no matter what, he was almost equivalent to saving his life... You know, if it fell into the hands of Tom Gunter, he would definitely not have a good ending.

Recalling the hideous, unpretentious face and the cold and rough voice, Matthew couldn't help but feel a little warm from his heart...

He will remember this kindness in his heart in the future.

At the same time, he was also very glad that he did not tell anyone about his real experience in Hogsmeade that day.

After all, if he guessed correctly... the true identity of Mr. Percival is probably Albus Dumbledore's younger brother Albus Dumbledore... He has hidden his identity, destroyed his appearance, and lived in seclusion in Pig Head Bar for so many years, and must have his real purpose.

Maybe there is something to do with the three Azkaban fugitives; even the three fugitives' plan to infiltrate into Hogwarts is also related to him...

So after saving himself that day, he drove him away rudely, and he definitely didn't want to expose him because of these things, which would arouse others' suspicion.

After all, the true ruler of this world is Gellert Grindelwald.

Matthew may not be able to help Mr. Percival, but he will definitely not cause trouble for his "life-savior".

So, he probably kept his true experience at Hogsmeade that day... He couldn't tell anyone, especially some people who might have "ulterior motives". Otherwise, if people pay attention to the Pig Head Bar, it would be like he harmed the "Percival" Mr.

...

Meanwhile, Matthew began to work harder than ever.

Every day he would stay in the library very late before returning to the Slytherin's common room... Even if he was lying on the bed, he would recall some details and contents of the spells, and then fall asleep in the sound of waves outside the window.

He was eager to learn all the magic knowledge.

Because, the situation has changed!

The former Matthew Wakefield had no grudges or grudges, and had no connection in the magical world.

But now it is different. There is a powerful black wizard named "Tom Gunter", who is "waiting" him outside the school, eager to catch him and take something from him...

This sense of oppression has also become the motivation for Matthew to take the initiative to improve himself.

There may be no trouble in the next half year... For some reasons, Tom does not seem to dare to break into Hogwarts; otherwise he had been in Hogsmeade for so long and would have broken into it long ago... What's more, in order to capture the three Azkaban fugitives, the protection measures around Hogwarts were very tight.

This also means that until next summer vacation, Tom will not pose any threat to him as long as he does not take the initiative to leave Hogwarts.

As for that book, Matthew never opened it again.

It's powerful…and it's something Tom Gunter desires so much…

Although it did not cause any harm to itself from its performance before, the above factors alone were enough to add a little more vigilance to Matthew.

...

One day in mid-October, when Matthew finished breakfast and rushed to the library.

"Matthew!" An eager voice suddenly came from behind.

Matthew stopped, the voice of Horas Slughorn, the dean of Slytherin College.

"My little guy," Professor Slughorn said affectionately, "If I remember correctly, you have missed my dinner three times last..."

Due to Agnes Lesterlanch's "warning" that day, Matthew chose not to attend the Slug Club party anymore.

Of course it was not just because of her warning; and Tom Gunter actually knew his name and identity. Obviously, he might have a "insider" in Hogwarts...

"Sorry, professor, I was not feeling well some time ago..." Matthew refused politely.

"Then you look healthy now." Slughorn replied with a smile.

"The second grade course is too heavy for me... Sorry, professor... I may not have much time..." Matthew continued to refuse, pointing to his heavy schoolbag.

However, Slughorn was not angry: "Sometimes, it is better to combine work and rest than to just study hard..."

"..." Matthew didn't expect Slughorn to be so determined, so he was thinking about it and looking for another reason.

"This Sunday is 7:30 p.m., remember not to miss it!" Slughorn no longer gave him the chance to refuse again.

He patted Matthew on the shoulder gently and he left.
Chapter completed!