Chapter 232: Cutting out the Heart and Cutting Out the Bones (a 10,000-word chapter, please subscribe)
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After the conversation with Dumbledore in the principal's office ended, Zuo Si returned to a very regular, but boring life in the eyes of other students.
After all, these children who grew up in a peaceful environment with almost no pressure and threats to survive seriously lacked the motivation to learn, and they were also unable to appreciate the fun of exploring the mysteries of magic.
In addition, the various assignments assigned by professors took up a lot of entertainment time, causing first and second grade students to complain.
Most of the assignments were barely completed by copying each other.
Of course, the professors at Hogwarts are well aware of this.
The purpose of assigning homework is actually just to deepen the memory of these little ones for certain knowledge, and to select those outstanding elites who are truly talented and smart.
Among the first-year students, Zuo Si and Hermione are the only ones currently selected.
Every Saturday and Sunday, the two of them would be called to the office by different professors to receive additional tutoring with senior students.
Hermione's main focus was Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration, while Zuo Si focused on Professor Filius Flitwick's spells and Snape's potions.
Every time after class, they would find time to sit together and exchange notes, passing on the knowledge they had learned to each other.
Especially Zuo Si, who had already become the Archmage, always came up with some unique insights, which made Hermione's eyes light up, and even gradually developed a hint of admiration in her heart.
But soon, this peaceful life was broken with the arrival of the owl messenger.
Because these birds of prey of the family Owlidae bring two things that attract everyone’s attention.
One is the latest model flying broomstick given to Harry by Professor McGonagall - Nimbus 2000;
The other is the front page of the Daily Prophet, a book that teaches wizards how to make magic that can store spells The scroll book has come out and is currently being tested by the top wizards of the International Federation of Wizards and the Wizengamot.
If passed, the inventor himself will immediately gain unparalleled fame and wealth.
The person who recommended this book is Albus Dumbledore, the chief wizard of the Wizengamot, chairman of the International Federation of Wizards, and known as the greatest wizard of our time.
As for the name of the author of this book, "Soth", it is printed in a large, bold font in the most conspicuous position next to the title.
"Soth, come to the principal's office in a moment. Reporters from the Daily Prophet and Wizards Weekly want to conduct an exclusive interview with you."
Just when the little wizards were in the hands of Harry Potter When the huge long package attracted attention, Professor McGonagall suddenly came to the side and lowered her voice to inform.
“Can I refuse?” Zuo Si asked without raising his head.
At this moment, he is trying to inject the so-called most complex Patronus Charm on a piece of sheepskin without using a wand. The whole person must maintain a high degree of concentration, so he is naked and unabashed about such boring things. of disgust.
Professor McGonagall smiled and replied: "Sorry, I'm afraid not. Because the set of things you invented is so amazing.
Especially those original magical symbols that can store spells have attracted widespread attention in the International Confederation of Wizards and the Wizengamot.
Even those old wizards who have lived hundreds of years and are highly respected, hope to meet you.
What’s more, being interviewed can make your book more popular.
If I remember correctly, you no longer have the money to carry out those expensive studies, right?
As long as you meet these people and convince them, you will not only get a lot of funding, but also increase your influence in the magic world.
In addition, as a student of Hogwarts, you also have the responsibility to win more honors for the school.
In fact, it was Professor Snape who was supposed to tell you this.
But he is busy with another thing right now, so he can't get away for the time being. "
"Okay, I know..."
The moment Zuo Si was distracted and talking, the magic power he controlled suddenly lost control without warning.
moment!
The scroll on the table suddenly erupted into a blast of energy.
Boom! ! ! ! ! !
I saw a silvery light that directly lifted everything around including tables, chairs and people, and quickly condensed into a giant dragon in the center of the hall in less than a few seconds. appearance, and then quickly disappeared without a trace.
Fortunately, these impacts did not cause any injuries to any students. Everyone was just startled by the sudden energy impact.
But Professor McGonagall, who was still in shock, quickly adjusted her glasses that were almost knocked off and warned: "Such dangerous experiments are not allowed to be conducted in crowded places such as halls and common rooms in the future. I will apply to Principal Dumbledore later." , give you a special room."
"Thank you very much. This way, I can free up my hands and do some more dangerous attempts," Zuo Si said, throwing away the abandoned scroll.
“More dangerous?!”
Professor McGonagall keenly grasped a key word.
"Please don't worry, I won't blow myself up, and I won't blow up the school. You should worry about another person than me."
After saying that, Zuo Si glanced pointedly at Neville Longbottom not far away.
Before Professor McGonagall could react, the little chubby guy exploded the potion pot boiling in front of him.
The hot and highly corrosive unknown black liquid splashed everywhere, and large blisters and cysts would immediately appear on the skin surface of any student who was infected.
Suddenly, the entire hall was filled with the cries of students who were accidentally recruited, as well as the screams of those who were frightened.
Professor McGonagall ignored Zuo Si at this moment and walked straight forward to clean up the dangerous liquids and pots. Then, together with other professors, he sent the injured people to Madam Pomfrey for treatment. treat.
If nothing else, the hospital will be overcrowded again tonight.
"Oh - what a sin."
Zuo Si couldn't help but sigh slightly.
This is the fourth time Neville has made such a big noise since school started.
Perhaps because he witnessed his parents being kidnapped by the Death Eater Bellatrix when he was young, and tortured with the Cruciatus Curse until his sanity collapsed and went completely crazy, so his magic is easier to lose control than other peers. .
Coupled with the characteristic of forgetfulness, it often forgets what it did in the previous step and what it should do in the next step when preparing potions.
As a result, Neville's pot inevitably became a huge safety hazard every time he tried to mix the potion.
But in order to get good grades in Potions class, I had to practice in private again and again.
Zuo Si was actually quite sympathetic to this little chubby guy's experience.
Because facing such parents all day long, the pain and fear you have to bear are much more than Harry Potter who completely lost his parents.
Unfortunately, he didn't have any good solutions for this kind of mental and spiritual trauma.
It is estimated that only the wish-making technique, which is said to be omnipotent, can play some role.
But the problem is that the mechanism of wishing is very complex and even contains many things that even the caster himself cannot determine.
Until these mysteries are understood, Wishes cannot even be made into planeswalker cards.
So this led to Zuo Si not daring to use wishing outside the multiverse of Faerun, let alone summoning any alien creatures through conjuration magic, for fear of attracting gods, demons, Devils, celestial beings and other random things.
Just as he started to pack his things and prepare to leave the hall on the first floor, Hermione took advantage of the chaos and slipped over from the table where Gryffindors were gathered next to her, holding a copy of the Daily Prophet in her hand.
"Congratulations! It seems that it won't be long before you become the most famous student in the entire Hogwarts." The girl sent her blessing in a slightly emotional tone.
Because Zuo Si has hardly made any efforts for rest and entertainment since the beginning of school, she has been watching it, and there is only admiration in her heart without any jealousy.
After all, the last thing in this world that makes people feel jealous is when the other person is smarter, more talented, and works harder than you.
It is only natural that such a person can succeed in the end.
"What, do you feel envious?" Zuo Si asked in a half-joking tone.
Hermione shook her head slightly: "No, I'm just a little disappointed with myself. How come you are all students from the same Muggle family, and you can learn and understand so much complex knowledge so quickly? and spells, and even created things like magic scrolls based on it, but I can't even understand Professor McGonagall's special tutorials on Saturday and Sunday."
Zuo Si responded in a low voice. "The difference in intelligence and talent between people is huge, and there is no such thing as fairness.
You must first understand this, and then turn around and look at other first-year students.< br>
Whether it is Malfoy or Harry, who is known as the savior, or the little wizard born in a pure-blood family, there is also their performance in school
Haven't you already surpassed them by a lot?
Please remember, Miss Granger, the so-called wizards from Muggle families are essentially not much different from pure-blood families. They all contain some special power in their blood and soul. .
The simplest way to pass on this power is to pass it on to children through the birth of offspring.
But there are exceptions to everything.
Some wizard families will give birth to children called squibs, who cannot cast spells and have no magical talent.
Generally speaking, Squibs are regarded as a shame by pure-blood families, and are eventually ostracized and expelled. They can only integrate into the Muggle world and struggle to survive.
The children they gave birth to through marriage with Muggles, as well as the descendants of these children, are one of the main sources of Muggle wizards.
The reason why you received the admission notice to Hogwarts means that you have the blood of wizards flowing in your body, and you have fully awakened, so you are no worse than anyone else.
Also, let me give you another suggestion.
That is, don’t give up what you have learned in the Muggle world just because you have entered the magical world.
Because being able to observe, analyze and draw conclusions from different perspectives is an unparalleled advantage in itself.
If you can combine science and magic, you can also create inventions like me that will impress wizards. ”
“Combining science and magic? ! "Hermione's eyes immediately shone slightly when she heard this.
"That's right. Although the two systems seem completely unrelated at first glance, wizards even reject technological products to some extent. Hogwarts's ban on all Muggle technological products is the best example. But what if you could use magic and spells to achieve similar effects to technology? Don't forget, the current magical world doesn't even have a decent communication device, and still uses primitive and backward owls to send messages. "Zuo Si hinted in a slightly playful tone.
"Phone? communication? Damn it! Zuo Si, you are such a genius! Why didn’t I think of that..."
Hermione seemed to have opened the door to a new world, and she looked extremely excited and excited.
You must know that it is now 1991, and landline telephones have become widely popular in the Muggle world. At the same time, mobile phones are also beginning to rise.
So she is very aware of the importance of the communications industry and the wealth and influence that developing this field can bring.
"You are just a fan of the authorities. You are very smart and capable, so please don't waste your talents."
After saying this, Zuo Si turned around and planned to leave. .
But before he could take a few steps, Hermione called him from behind.
"Wait! I have something else to tell you."
"Huh? What is it."
Zuo Si subconsciously stopped and showed a confused expression. .
He didn't remember anything worth paying attention to in his first year, other than the Philosopher's Stone and Quirinus Quirrell being possessed by Voldemort.
"It's about the night of the duel between Malfoy and Harry. We panicked and accidentally broke into the restricted area on the fourth floor, and met a big dog with three heads. Harry said that Hagrid was in Gringotts before school started. "I took something very important, and it's very likely that it was kept inside and guarded by big dogs."
Hermione didn't hide anything and told everything she knew.
After all, she is more willing to believe in Zuo Si's wisdom than the unreliable savior and that idiot Ron.
"Since you already know the ins and outs of the whole thing, why don't you just ask Hagrid, the gamekeeper? He lives not far from the castle." Zuo Si gave a straightforward solution.
Because in this matter, the traces of Dumbledore's manipulation and interference are too obvious.
First of all, Hagrid, who went to pick up Harry, was responsible for retrieving the Sorcerer's Stone, which was weird from the inside out.
Although there is no doubt about this half-giant's loyalty, his thick nerves and sloppy character are really not suitable for engaging in such things that need to be kept secret, especially with a child who speaks freely.
It was almost like telling Harry Potter on purpose that a treasure had been taken out of the Gringotts vault and placed in Hogwarts Castle.
At the same time, it also attracted Voldemort and Quirrell, who was possessed by him.
Secondly, when Harry and others discovered that the Philosopher's Stone might have been stolen, both Snape as a suspect and Dumbledore who "happened" to find no one disappeared appropriately. benefit.
In other words, the way of thinking of bullying children is relatively simple. They rarely doubt their respected professors, otherwise they may be betrayed in a minute.
Finally, at the end of the semester when the Academy Cup awards were held, Dumbledore showed his naked and unabashed favoritism and encouragement.
Obviously, if the sudden opening of the Chamber of Secrets in the second semester can be explained by chance and coincidence, then the Philosopher's Stone incident in the first semester is 100% an experiment prepared by Dumbledore to train Harry to fight against Voldemort. Refining.
Whether it is to allow him to meet Voldemort in a weak state or to cultivate a brave and fearless character, a lot of thought has been spent.
"Ask Hagrid directly? Are you sure he will tell us the answer?" Hermione said with strong suspicion in her tone.
Zuo Si smiled and explained: "As far as I know, Hagrid is not a very careful person who can keep secrets. Even if he doesn't tell you the truth, he will at least reveal some information inadvertently. Use this information , coupled with your intelligence, it shouldn’t be difficult to find the answer. Well, I have other things to deal with, so that’s the end of today’s communication.”
“I wish you good luck. !”
Hermione obviously knew that Zuo Si was going to be interviewed by the Daily Prophet and Wizarding Weekly, so she waved goodbye with a faint smile on her face.
"Thank you."
Zuo Si bowed politely, then turned around and walked straight towards the principal's office under the gaze of many senior students, especially Ravenclaws.
As soon as he landed in the hall on the first floor, Penelope Crevat, the prefect of Ravenclaw Academy, approached Hermione and asked with interest: "Are you familiar with Soth?"
"I'm not very familiar with him, I just occasionally accepted his guidance a few times. What, what's wrong with you?" Hermione raised her head and stared at the other person very warily.
“No, it’s nothing, I just want to know more about this eccentric genius. I really don’t know how the Sorting Hat did it, to put a person who is so suitable for Ravenclaw House. The freshmen were assigned to Slytherin."
When he said these words, Penelo Crevat's tone revealed strong dissatisfaction and regret.
Because what she saw was Zuo Si deliberately showing wisdom, talent and talents that were far beyond his peers, she naturally felt that such a new student should belong to Ravenclaw House.
He didn't realize that hidden under these disguises were insidious, cunning, good at disguise, etc., which were more in line with the characteristics of Slytherin House.
"Sorry, I don't know much about Soth, so I can't give you any answers."
Hermione seemed to have noticed something, and decisively chose to end her relationship with this "Eagle Yard" woman The prefect's conversation quickly retreated to the territory of Gryffindor House.
Not long after she ran away, Gemma Farley appeared with several senior Slytherin students, and mocked with a provocative attitude: "Penelope Cree Watt, what do you want to do with the geniuses in our academy by asking around? "
"Does it have anything to do with you? "
Penelo Crevat asked back without showing any signs of weakness.
In the blink of an eye, the Slytherin and Ravenclaw students quickly moved closer to the female prefects of their respective houses, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Since the professors had just sent the injured students for treatment, there was not even a single person in the entire hall who could stand up to prevent the situation from getting out of control.
"Huh! Of course it does matter. Soos was sent to Slytherin by the Sorting Hat, and he will always be our Slytherin. Please control yourself and don't act like a The bitch in heat is trying to seduce our genius." Gemma Farley suddenly fired up and launched her "venomous tongue" ability without hesitation.
"No matter what, I am a hundred times better than you, a piece of trash that comes to your door but is rejected. Oh, I almost forgot, when you confessed your love to someone before, you even scared the other person and ran away."
Penelo Crevat was not a fuel-efficient lamp either, so he sneered and sneered back.
“What did you say?!!!!”
Gemma Farley’s face turned red quickly after her dark history was exposed in public, and the fierceness in her eyes seemed to make her want to Eat each other alive.
The Slytherin students following her even pulled out their wands and prepared to take action.
The Ravenclaw house behind Penelo Crevat was not to be outdone, and immediately drew out its wand to fight.
But just when Gemma Farley was about to strike first, she suddenly discovered that many Gryffindor students were siding with Ravenclaw.
The person taking the lead was none other than Percy Weasley, the prefect.
Obviously, if two houses fight against one house, Slytherin will suffer a big loss no matter how you look at it.
What's more, the people following Gemma Farley were not all the students of Slytherin College, only about half of the mixed-blood wizards who were excluded by the pure-blood faction.
So after weighing the pros and cons, she quickly calmed down, glared at Penelo Crevat with a vicious look, and it took a full minute before she said to the others: "Let's go!"
Blink In a short time, the number of Slytherin students in the hall on the first floor was reduced by more than half.
Finally, those left behind also chose to tuck their tails between their legs and become human beings.
After all, the "little snakes" know how to assess the situation, and they will never be like the "idiots" of Gryffindor, who rush forward to die even though they know they are losing.
When the crowd gradually dispersed, Percy pulled Penelo Criva to the corner and asked: "What happened just now? Why did you conflict with Gemma Farley?"
The former explained without thinking: "Nothing, I just want to see if we can win over the genius that Professor Flitwick said is comparable to or even surpassing Principal Dumbledore to our side.
After all, he is I have no sense of identification with Slytherin House from the beginning to the end, and I am not even willing to talk to any Slytherin House students.
Also, have you read the latest Daily Prophet? < br>
Those will soon become a celebrity in wizarding circles around the world
It won’t be long before the things he invents become an integral part of wizards’ daily lives. >
The Ministry of Magic and well-known schools in some countries even plan to customize a complete set of corresponding teaching materials.
So if nothing else happens, Soth will likely lead the entire era.
Whether you want to enter the Ministry of Magic and make a career after graduation, or stay in school to become a professor, it is necessary to have a good relationship with him.
It’s a pity that this bastard Gemma Farley wants to go it alone and exclude our other three colleges. "
"Do you think Soth will help our careers after graduation? "A strange light flashed in Percy's eyes.
"That's right. This is almost an established fact. Right now, he should be in the principal's office, accepting exclusive interviews with well-known media such as "Daily Prophet" and "Wizard Weekly". These are only those who have received or are about to receive the Order of Merlin. Only those who are good will get the treatment. Damn it! Professor Flitwick called me, I have to rush over immediately, and we will talk about this matter later."
Finish this sentence. As soon as he said this, Penelo Crevat turned around and ran towards the stairs leading to the second floor.
......
At the same time, in the principal's office, Zuo Si was communicating with an old man who looked very old, but his eyes were full of wisdom.
He is none other than Dumbledore's good friend Nico Flamel, who has lived for hundreds of years through the Sorcerer's Stone.
There is no doubt that the reason why this alchemist, who has huge influence all over the world, came all the way here is because he is interested in the manufacturing technology of magic scrolls.
After all, when he was young, he also tried to make a method storage device, but because it was too expensive, he could not popularize it. He could only sell it to those pure-blood families who were not short of money, or keep it. Entertain yourself.
But Zuo Si's technology not only successfully solved the problem of difficulty in storing spells, but also minimized the cost, and even poor wizards could benefit.
In addition, those original magic runes also opened Nico Flamel's eyes.
However, the alchemist master did not know that the runes used by Zuo Si were actually directly copied from the rune system of Faerûn, and then slightly improved according to the characteristics of different spells.
Having read the opening pages of the Netherese Scrolls, his understanding of the nature of magical power far exceeds that of any wizard in the world.
In fact, the reason why there is no universal magic storage device in this world lies in the invention of the magic wand.
With a wand, wizards have a tool that simplifies the process of casting spells.
It is difficult for castrated and simplified spells and spells to form a stable structure independently. Often, the spell is successfully released under the guidance of the wand after the spell is recited.
So if you want to make a relatively cheap spell storage item, you must first trace the source of the spell, find its most important core part, and then expand it and stabilize the spell model.
In this way, it is possible to store spells in a cheap way.
To complicate a simple spell is something that almost no wizard would ever think of.
“That’s it! We were wrong from the beginning, and we are still exploring in the wrong direction. Naturally, we can only get wrong results. But you are different. You have been looking for it from the beginning. In the right direction.”
Nicola Flamel couldn’t help but sigh after learning the truth.
Zuo Si nodded in agreement: "Yes, most wizards have fallen into misunderstandings in their thinking.
In fact, in the Muggle world, when people conduct technological research and development, unlike wizards who conduct targeted research, they often adopt a trial and error method.
That is, we don’t pursue finding the right answer all at once.
It is about finding out the mistakes that don't work through constant attempts, until more and more options are eliminated and fewer and fewer options are left that may be correct.
The reason why the magic world has not been able to solve this problem for thousands of years is that there are too few people willing to develop new spells and magic technology, and there is no mutual understanding between them. What a decent exchange.
I think it is time to abandon those old ideas of the past. It is best to set up an organization led by organizations such as the International Federation of Wizards or the Wizengamot to be responsible for timely sharing of cutting-edge research progress in the magical world, and Give those creative wizards some monetary and honorary encouragement.
Only in this way can the magic world that lacks vitality not be like a puddle of stagnant water like it is now.
As an alchemist who has lived for more than six hundred years, you should be most aware of the rapid development of the Muggle world in the past two to three hundred years.
In contrast, the world of wizards has not changed significantly from hundreds of years ago. "
After listening to this speech, a faint smile appeared on Nico Flamel's old face, and he said in a tone of experience: "I have to admit, you are exactly as Albus described. Smart, perceptive, and with a completely different way of thinking than most wizards.
In addition, he also clearly sees the existing shortcomings in the magic world.
But the problem is, it's not easy to get wizards to change their minds.
What's more, due to the secrecy law, many wizarding families have long been seriously disconnected from the Muggle world, and they know nothing about the changes and development of the Muggle world. ”
“Because of this, changes need to be made.
After all, any miracle is created by people.
It's like everyone didn't expect you to be able to make the magic stone, but you slapped those wizards in the face with your actual actions.
More than six hundred years later, where are those guys who laughed at you?
So do your own thing, ignore the remarks of those fools, and prove to the entire magic world who is right with success after success. "
Zuo Si concluded straightforwardly.
Just when Nico Flamel wanted to say something, Rita Skeeter, who had been waiting for a long time, finally couldn't help it. Interjected: "Sir Lemay, you have taken up a lot of time, it is time for me to take my turn. You must know that wizards throughout the UK and even the world are looking forward to seeing the exclusive interview on the front page of the Daily Prophet tomorrow. ”
Regarding this vulgar and extremely rude behavior, Nico Flamel just frowned subconsciously, but did not say anything. He immediately stood up and nodded to Zuo Si, and then stood up. Get up and walk out of the principal's office.
His long life has allowed him to meet many different kinds of people, and he also has tolerance and patience that ordinary wizards do not possess.
When the alchemist master left completely, Rita Skeeter immediately said impatiently: "Hello, Soth. In order to let more wizards in the magic world know you, next I will ask some questions and hope you can answer them all without missing a beat."
"Yes, but it is best not to involve personal privacy, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences."
Zuo Simao. He gave the woman in front of him a rude blow.
Because he himself really doesn’t have the slightest fondness for creatures like “journalists”.
If it weren't for Professor McGonagall's request, I wouldn't even waste a second on such boring things.
Rita Skeeter obviously noticed the undisguised disgust and impatience of the boy in front of her, but she did not take it seriously. She immediately took out a small book and asked: "I heard The first-year students at Hogwarts said that you attacked your classmates with the Sleeping Curse on the first day of school? And there were rumors that you broke out with more than half of the students in the Slytherin common room. Did it mean that you have serious violent tendencies in your subconscious? "
"Why, you want to make me come from a Muggle family and be hostile to the magic world and wizards? The image of hatred?" Zuo Si raised the corners of his mouth with a dangerous smile.
"No! I just think the public has the right to know the most real you."
Rita Skeeter was quibbling while controlling the shorthand quill to brush on the sheepskin. The content written on the brush is messy.
Maybe it was because she felt that Zuo Si was easy to bully because she was younger, or maybe because she could always succeed with other interview subjects, so she showed a strong style as always, trying to dig out more "dirty information" and put it in the report Come in to attract attention.
After all, the communication methods of wizards are quite primitive and backward, so it is easier to control public opinion in the magical world than in the Muggle world.
Unfortunately, Rita Skeeter chose the wrong partner this time.
"The most authentic? I think it should be described as the most eye-catching. I am very curious. Are you not afraid of retaliation if you arrange others casually like this? Or do you only dare to provoke those A wizard who won’t retaliate against you, or doesn’t dare to retaliate against you?”
Zuo Si sneered and revealed the other party’s background.
To be honest, he really couldn't figure out how the woman in front of him could survive to this day with her behavior.
You must know that there have always been a considerable number of so-called "dark wizards" in the UK.
You can get a glimpse of this by looking at the prosperous shops in Knockturn Alley.
"I don't know what you're talking about. Now, don't focus on me, let's talk about you. For example, you and that Gryffindor first year The unusual friendship between Miss Hermione Granger. "
Rita Skeeter obviously did not learn her lesson, but instead wanted to lead Zuo Si into the pit of gossip and gossip.
"Haha, you are really stubborn. In this case, don't blame me for being cruel. After all, having a good reputation is very important for my next plan."
After confirming the principal There was no one else in the office, and even the portraits of the past principals had gone somewhere. Zuo Si immediately released a ball of hot flames on the shorthand quill and parchment to burn them up.
After all this was done, he stretched out his hand and grabbed the annoying woman's neck, and pushed her hard against the wall behind with terrifying power.
Bang!
The violent impact instantly caused Rita Skeeter's glasses to fall off her face, her face turned red because she couldn't breathe, and she struggled desperately to break the card owner's neck like a Hands like iron vices.
But unfortunately it was all in vain.
Because Zuo Si's strength attribute had already skyrocketed to thirty-one after devouring the old blue dragon.
Let alone a weak female reporter, even a powerful half-giant like Hagrid would be suppressed in an instant.
"You...what are you going to do? Quick...let me go!" Rita Skeeter shouted in horror.
"Why, are you afraid now? I have warned you more than once before, but you turned a deaf ear. Now, are you ready to bear the very serious consequences?" Zuo Si's eyes flashed with command. A shuddering light.
"No! No! No! No! Don't do this! If you kill me, not only will you be expelled from Hogwarts, but you will also be wanted by the entire wizarding world. You are a genius and have a great future. There is no need for this. Do. I swear, as long as you let me go, I will never mention it to anyone or write anything negative about you."
Rita Skeeter was obviously frightened. , shaking uncontrollably all over his body.
She could not believe in her wildest dreams that the first-year freshman in front of her, who was born in a Muggle family, actually planned to kill herself in the principal's office at Hogwarts just because she had compiled some fake news.
This kind of cruel and cruel attitude that does not take human life seriously is not inferior even to Voldemort.
"I'm sorry, it's too late. Don't worry, I won't kill you, because it's not worth it. But the death penalty cannot be avoided."
With that said, Zuo Si took out his wand, pointed it at Rita Skeeter and slowly recited a spell.
“Drill—the heart—gouge out—the bone!”
The next second...
An indescribable pain made Rita Si on the spot. Kit opened his mouth like crazy, trying to let out a heart-rending wail.
But just when he was about to make a sound, he suddenly realized that no matter how much he shouted, he couldn't make even a little bit of movement.
Zuo Si stretched out a finger and gently put it on his lips to silence, and whispered in his ear with a devilish voice: "Shh! Don't make such a loud noise, it will disturb others." In the next half hour, I will give you a lesson called price. Don't worry, I will not cast the Cruciatus Curse for more than ten seconds each time, and I will set aside time for rest. I will never let you go crazy because of this.”
Hearing these words that were more desperate than death, Rita Skeeter’s eyes suddenly showed pleading.
You must know that the power of the Cruciatus Curse is simply not something that normal people can withstand.
Even just a few seconds made her feel worse than death, not to mention half an hour of torture.
If she could do it over again, she vowed that she would never provoke this extremely dangerous little evil star in front of her, let alone come to Hogwarts for this exclusive interview.
But the hard-hearted Zuo Si paid no attention to the opponent. He would repeat the Cruciatus Curse for ten seconds every two or three minutes on average, and would also try to add varying degrees of malicious emotions to observe the strength of the spell.
After just five times, this woman's will and psychological defenses completely collapsed. At the same time, her body began to become incontinent out of control, she sweated profusely, and her two bloodshot eyes looked extremely scary.
If possible, she even hoped that the other party could give her an Avada Kedavra to end it all.
It is estimated that in Rita Skeeter's heart, Zuo Si is more terrifying than Voldemort.
Because the latter, at least when he first entered school, had not shown such terrifying talent, strength and ruthlessness.
By the end of half an hour, Rita Skeeter was lying limply on the ground like a lifeless corpse. Not only were her clothes soaked with sweat, her eyes were lifeless.
“Clean it up!”
Zuo Si waved his wand and cast the descaling spell to make everything return to normal, at least on the surface.
Following that, he cast a resuscitation spell on the half-dead woman in front of him.
About a few seconds later, Rita Skeeter suddenly got up from the ground, curling up into a ball and shivering as if waking up from a nightmare.
"Tell me, do you understand what the price is now?" Zuo Si asked expressionlessly.
"I... understand! Please, don't torture me anymore. I promise that I will obey every order you give me like the humblest house elf." Rita Skeeter Begged incoherently.
"Very good! Remember, if you try to reveal what happened today to anyone, then I will find you as soon as possible and torture you in a way that is more painful than the Cruciatus Curse. Soul for a thousand years, ten thousand years, until the end of time."
After that, Zuo Si raised his wand and put it against the other person's chest, spraying hot red light from the front end.
The pungent burnt smell quickly filled the principal's office.
In the blink of an eye, a mysterious symbol is successfully imprinted on the surface of the skin.
If it were normal times, such pain would definitely make Rita Skeeter scream.
But now that she had just experienced the torture of the Cruciatus Curse, she didn't even react at all, as if she had completely lost her pain nerves.
Obviously, the magic mark left by Zuo Si can control Rita Skeeter to a certain extent.
Although it would be safer to make it into a card, he didn't want to put such a thing in his collection that would make him feel bored just looking at it.
(End of this chapter)