Hogwarts Melting Ice Journey

Stephen and Rowan walked into the common room and came to their usual corner. Stephen saw a letter on the table and saw that it was signed on the envelope and was addressed to him, but there was no name of the sender.

"Who would write to me at this time and make it so mysterious?" Stephen picked up the envelope and opened it. There was a letter and a dozen photos inside.

He first picked up the photos and looked at them one by one. They were all weapons and equipment. Stephen could also distinguish the Soviet Red Army logo on some tanks.

"What's going on with these photos? Why are you sending these to me?" Stephen became even more curious. He put down the photos, picked up the letter and read it. His expression became very wonderful as soon as he took the first glance.

"What's wrong, Stephen?" Rowan looked at him curiously, "Looking at your expression, this letter is very special."

"Western Exercise 81." Stephen spat out a few words, "This letter was sent to me by my brother on the Baltic Sea coast."

"What kind of drill is that?" Although Rowan had read a lot of Muggle books, he was not interested in Muggle military books at all. He was more familiar with Muggles' daily life technology.

"This is the largest military exercise in Muggle history. It's a super large exhibition of weapons and equipment." Stephen thought for a while, and this should be the explanation.

Rowan nodded, "The biggest ever. It sounds really intimidating. But why is your brother there?"

"I don't know. Let me read the contents of the letter first." Stephen shook his head and continued to look at the letter in his hand.

After a while, Stephen put down the letter in his hand.

"My brother said he was very interested in this exercise, so he went to observe it. He also saw some very special troops on the exercise ground."

"very special"

"Yes." Stephen nodded, "an army of wizards, but they all disguised themselves as Muggle soldiers and carried Muggle weapons."

"That is a violation of international regulations." Rowan exclaimed, "But compared to this, isn't your brother still wanted? How did his letter come here?"

"Isn't he only wanted by the British Ministry of Magic? He can avoid being wanted by the Ministry of Magic by leaving the UK. As for how he sent it, I don't know. He also told me some things he has not completed in the letter. , let me help him finish it."

"You are just a first-year student." Rowan felt a little unbelievable, "What else is there to be done?"

"He said I could slowly do it over seven years, and all I have to do is put something back where it belongs."

"What is one thing?"

"The letter didn't say it." Stephen shook his head, but he felt that what Jacob was talking about should be the pocket watch on his body.

"Your brother is really mysterious." Rowan sighed, picked up a book and opened it, "But we still have plenty of time, don't we?"

Stephen put the letter and photos back into the envelope, and then stuffed the envelope into a cloth bag, "But I always feel that this matter may not be that simple, otherwise it would not have taken so long."

He took out the Potions textbook and prepared to add some notes based on the idea of ​​making the potion himself in the morning.

Rowan raised his head and glanced at the book Stephen took out, "By the way, it seems you haven't explained to us why Professor Snape praised you."

"I think it's probably because I changed some of the production process." Stephen was still writing notes in the book, "And Professor Snape's kind of praise is not called it."

"Compared with Professor Snape's attitude in the past, I think it's already very good."

Stephen didn't respond, but concentrated on taking notes. Rowan stopped talking and turned to look seriously at the book in his hand, a book called Fantastic Beasts Decoded.

In the principal's office, Dumbledore and several deans were talking about the missing students. Slytherin's former headmaster Slughorn claimed illness and went home to recuperate after Voldemort's power grew, so Snape temporarily took over his job.

"Professor Dumbledore, do you think we need to investigate this incident?" Professor Sprout asked. She was particularly concerned about the students. "We should ensure that their safety will not be violated again."

"Sprout, we don't need to worry too much about this." Dumbledore maintained his reassuring smile, "I already have a clue. The students will be safe in school."

Professor McGonagall looked at Dumbledore and said worriedly: "Professor Dumbledore, but their memory has been maliciously erased. I'm worried that this will have a bad impact on them."

"Minerva, I think that memory is not very good for them. Sometimes the past is a good thing. This matter can be put to an end for now. I can guarantee that there will be no more disappearances in the school in the next few years. .”

"But Professor, you don't have enough reasons for us to completely believe what you said." Snape looked at Dumbledore with doubts in his eyes, "You know Miss Miles can do some dangerous magic, but She was also missing for a while.”

Dumbledore was not angry because of Snape's suspicion. He still kept smiling, and his blue eyes were full of kindness, but it was hard to tell what he was thinking.

"Severus, this was not Voldemort's doing."

"Of course, he disdains using this method. The mysterious man prefers direct methods."

"As long as I am still in school, there won't be much danger. I will keep an eye on the situation in school." Dumbledore glanced at Snape and said with a smile, "I think even if I am old, , still very trustworthy.”

The four professors nodded, and Dumbledore looked at Professor Flitwick again.

"Professor Flitwick, I think the school really needs to re-establish a dueling club. Training the young wizards' fighting abilities will allow them to better protect themselves."

"Professor Dumbledore, I plan to publicize this matter soon. I think Professor Case will also be happy to come and help. Some defensive spells can only be mastered after being used many times."

Dumbledore nodded, "I will keep an eye on other situations in the school, but we need to comfort the little guys. After all, the disappearance is quite scary for them. Severus, You stay for a while."

The other three professors said goodbye to Dumbledore and walked out of the office. Snape stood there, waiting for Dumbledore to speak.

"Severus, you also know that Slughorn took leave due to illness. He submitted his resignation to me this morning. I agreed. After all, the school must respect the professor's personal ideas. So Slytherin needs a The new dean is responsible for the management of the college.”

"Do you think I am suitable?" Professor Snape stared at Dumbledore.

"Why don't you try it?" Dumbledore narrowed his eyes and smiled at Snape. Then he pulled out the drawer and took out a small box and opened it. Inside was a dense pile of cockroaches, "Do you want some?"

Snape glanced at the contents of the box, shook his sleeves, and left. When he reached the door, he turned back to look at Dumbledore, "I'll take it."

After saying that, he left directly. Dumbledore looked at the door, picked up a piece of cockroach and put it in his mouth, shrugging helplessly, "Why are you not willing to share sweet candies with a bad old man like me?"