Chapter 43 Crisis
"Have you heard that Ronald Weasley of Gryffindor, he was also attacked."
"It seems that I have been in the school hospital for several days."
"This is the second attack that has occurred a month since the beginning of this semester!"
“There are rumors that Hogwarts is no longer safe.”
"What should I do? I'm so scared..."
...
Now, almost every corner of Hogwarts, the attack on Weasley is being discussed.
Panic also spread in Hogwarts' castle.
Of course, because Professor Rozier used his thunderous wrist to block the spread of the news, most people didn't know what Weasley had bitten his neck.
So many people habitually infer that Weasley, like Malfoy before, was attacked by extreme magical items/wizards.
They also believe that this is also the second attack in a month.
Matthew Wakefield passed through the noisy crowd, and their conversation came from time to time in his ears.
His expression was unchanged and he came to the auditorium.
Just as he sat down, a gray owl flew over slowly, flew to him, and threw a copy of the Prophet Daily to Matthew.
Of course, newspapers are not free, and a "Prophet Daily" requires five nats.
The penniless Matthew found Neville Longbottom, who had a good relationship with him, and borrowed half of Gallon.
The price is to help Neville complete his essay on transformation...
The content in the "Prophet Daily" is still nutritious... The dark wizard Dedalo Digo was arrested by Auror in Surrey... The Law Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Magic seized an extreme wizard activity venue in the village of Badley Barberton... The new album "Sound tonight" by "The Weird Sisters" will be released in two weeks...
There is no page that mentions the attacks encountered by Hogwarts.
Matthew shook his head, threw the newspaper aside, and started having breakfast.
While eating breakfast, he thought—
Now Hogwarts' influence seems to be far beyond his expectations. Two first-grade wizards were attacked and their lives were in danger. They are still alive and their lives are still unknown. Such big news can be forcibly suppressed.
There has been no report for so many days. You should know that the families where the two victims are located have certain power!
The incident of Draco Malfoy fell second, and Matthew knew very well that it was caused by the mysterious book.
Since that incident, the book has been around for almost a month since it has left itself, as if it has never existed...
In a sense, Matthew must thank Mr. Malfoy, who is still lying in the school hospital.
And the attack encountered by Ronald Weasley is a bit important!
Moreover, his is indeed the second victim... the first victim is probably the unicorn in the Forbidden Forest.
All magical animals such as powerful unicorns were cruelly killed by the "murderer".
The reason why Weasley was still alive is probably due to Mr. Tang... When the attack occurred, Mr. Tang made a lot of noise, which must have been unexpected by the "murderer". It caused the "murderer" to have to suspend the crime in advance, so Weasley was able to save his life.
Moreover, from the wound on Weasley's neck, we can draw the following conclusions-
There is a bloodsucking monster in Hogwarts' castle!
Very powerful and can easily kill a magical animal of the unicorn level. Adult wizards like Professor Kettleborn will not be their opponent.
And it is extremely cruel and will cruelly kill first-grade students.
Honestly, this is a very bad situation...
In particular, the teachers at Hogwarts did not seem to pay much attention to this matter, nor did they take any protective measures visible to the naked eye...
It seemed that two attacks had never happened.
Is that monster still in Hogwarts?
Will there be a third attack?
Could the new victim be yourself?
...
Matthew finished breakfast with great worries, and while class was still a while before he walked to the library.
These days, he has been in the library for inquiries about monsters related to blood sucking...especially humanoids.
Even if Hogwarts is not ready to protect them, he has to learn to save himself.
To be honest, Matthew didn't think that a simple monster would sneak into Hogwarts and could escape after multiple attacks...
He was more inclined to say that the monster was disguised as a wizard and was disguised by them, and it was even more likely.
Professor Troca is undoubtedly the biggest suspicion. Matthew has been deliberately keeping a certain distance from him recently.
Professor Rozier is also very likely, thinking of the bright red liquid that she saw in her office.
Also, could it be other professors or other students?
Matthew was walking in front of a row of books, and aimlessly pulled some books out of the bookshelf.
He now regretted it a little. He did not read the huge book that Hermione borrowed from beginning to end carefully... He just read the part of the vampire and read it quickly about the dream demon, and returned it to Hermione.
Now that so long has passed, the book is probably not with Hermione.
Before he knew it, Matthew came to the forbidden book area.
"What are you looking for, kid?"
"Nothing." He answered honestly.
Mrs. Pins, the library administrator, angrily waved a feather duster at him:
"Then you'd better go out!"
Matthew had to leave the library in shame.
To find any banned book, you must have a note signed by a teacher...
He is now considering whether to make this request to Professor Horace Slughorn.
But Matthew knew very well that if he offered it on his own initiative, he would probably be rejected.
Because although Professor Slughorn seems to attach more importance to him, he never mentioned the inviting him to join the "Slug" club.
...
Matthew in the corridor looked at his watch, and there was about an hour left before the magic class.
Now, go to the magic class classroom in advance?
Let’s go back to the auditorium first, after all, there are more people there, so the safety factor should be higher.
Just when Matthew was struggling, he suddenly thought of something-
There seems to be a place in the castle that may help him get the books he can only find in the forbidden book area!
Merlin blessed that the house was not blocked by Principal Grindelwald!
PS: Sorry, there are a lot of things tonight, so I'll postpone the update until tomorrow night.
Chapter completed!