Hogwarts, was gnawed at the beginning

On the table in the room transformed by the Room of Requirement, a crystal ball lay quietly on it.

It faithfully recorded Soul and Hermione in front of him, as well as Rita Skeeter, who had just transformed from beetle form back to human.

Rita's hair was messy and scattered on her scalp. The delicate makeup on her face had long since faded away. There were black and brown marks on her face. At the same time, there were some blue and purple bruises on her drooping face. The gorgeous glasses with crystal gems hung crookedly on her face.

She put her arms on the ground, crawled back a few steps, looked around for a while, and then looked up at the smiling Suer with a horrified expression.

"What do you want to do, and where have you taken me?"

"Don't worry, Ms. Skeeter, this is just a little joke." Suer still smiled, "Instead of caring about where you are now, I wonder if you know your situation?"

Rita checked out of the corner of her eye for a while, and saw that there were only Soul, Hermione, and herself in the room, and there was no one else. She breathed a sigh of relief and gradually calmed down.

"I don't seem to have any grudge against you, right? Mr. Bones..."

Rita tidied the messy wizard robe, and at the same time touched the position of the wand secretly. Fortunately, her wand was still there, and Rita let out a breath.

There were just two students in front of him. There was no reason why he, an adult wizard, couldn't defeat two young wizards.

With sufficient confidence, Rita stood up straight, "I think, Mr. Bones, you should know that it is illegal to detain a wizard without reason."

"If you don't know, you might as well ask the... oh... Miss Granger next to you?"

Su Er didn't care about Rita's sudden appearance of confidence. Instead, he reached out to pick up the crystal ball from the table and tossed it gently in his palm with an inexplicable smile on his lips.

"I know very well, Ms. Skeeter." Soul said softly, "But I think you should recognize this thing in my hand? Hmm?"

"Let me think about it, a wizard learned the Animagus transformation, but failed to report it to the Ministry of Magic as required by law..."

Rita's expression changed. Of course she recognized what the crystal ball in Sur's hand was. It was a new generation alchemy product in the magical world that could record and affect sound. It was an iteration of the old Muggle camera.

Suer was still talking slowly,

"Remember, yes, Azkaban, this is the Ministry of Magic's punishment for illegal Animagus..."

Rita Skeeter's expression changed several times, and finally a strange smile appeared on her face without makeup.

"Ah, look what you said, Mr. Bones, I think there is some misunderstanding between us. I don't think I have offended you?" Rita said, while moving her steps secretly, one hand quietly hang down.

"Yes, Ms. Skeeter." Suer didn't care about Rita's small movements at all, and threw the photo ball in her hand again.

"We really didn't have any grudges in the past, but recently, your reports in the Daily Prophet and Wizarding Weekly have really caused us a lot of trouble."

"This is a small misunderstanding, Mr. Bones." Rita's hand had secretly reached the handle of the stick. She was reassured and her smile became more eager.

"I have learned."

Rita's right hand gradually tightened under the cover of the wizard's robe, and her face filled with a weird smile turned to Hermione.

"Forgive me for my previous offense, Miss Granger. I promise that from now on, I will not write articles that smear your image again."

As she spoke, Rita Skeeter raised her feet and moved her body,

"I feel that I need to apologize to you now, and of course to you, Mr. Bones." Rita Skeeter bowed respectfully, as if she really wanted to apologize.

Hermione blinked. She was so innocent that she was deceived by Rita's acting skills and was about to speak...

At that moment, Rita suddenly raised her body, took out the wand from the wizard's robe, and pointed at the photo ball in Sur's hand.

"Bring it here!!"

But along with Rita's voice, there was also Soul's ---

"Except your weapons!"

The red light and the white light collided. Logically speaking, as an adult wizard, the magic used by Rita was indeed more powerful than that of students still in school.

But Sur's strength cannot be judged by conventional principles. He has been strengthened many times, and coupled with his magical talent that is much superior to his peers, he is already much stronger than the average adult wizard.

Of course, Rita's little moves couldn't be hidden from Su Er. He deliberately didn't pay attention because he wanted to give Rita a deep impression, so he naturally took action without reservation.

"Bang!" The dull sound of flesh colliding with the ground resounded in the Room of Requirement, followed closely by Rita's painful moans.

The rosewood wand that belonged to Rita, like herself, had a lot of ornate decorations added to it, was spinning in mid-air, and was finally held in Suer's hand.

But the next moment, Suer threw the wand aside in disgust. For no other reason, Rita also sprayed perfume on her wand. The strong smell was really a bit offensive.

"Ms. Skeeter, your apology doesn't seem to be sincere." Suer narrowed his eyes, his voice was cold, and he threw the photo ball in his hand again, "Now I can add another crime."

"Breaked into Hogwarts Castle without permission and attacked two wizards at school. Heh, let me think about it. With these two crimes together, how many years can this allow you to stay in Azkaban?"

"Don't take any chances, Ms. Skeeter, this photo ball has been working since you canceled the Animagus, haha."

Rita's moans paused. Apparently, compared to the fear of going to Azkaban, the physical pain could be ignored for the time being.

Hermione's eyes widened with anger as she glared at Rita, who was getting up from the ground.

"Ah, haha, Mr. Bones." Rita Skeeter sneered, with a look of fear, "This is just a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..."

"You call this a misunderstanding?" Hermione's voice was also a little cold, and there was anger after being teased.

Rita's expression froze, "Okay, Mr. Bones, Miss Granger, what price do I have to pay for you to forgive me for this offense?"

Rita couldn't help but be dissatisfied. As a reporter, being flexible and flexible is a basic professional quality. Now she feels a bit like a broken person. There is no way. Rita Skeeter does not doubt that Su Er did not take her. The ability to send to Azkaban.

In fact, Rita had already learned from Bagman that the rather handsome little wizard in front of her had an incredible backstage.

Just now, she had planned to go to the Ministry of Magic to register Animagus information immediately after leaving here.

But she chose the most direct method, grabbing the evidence and destroying it. However, she misjudged Sur's strength, and the wand was taken away by Sur.

The form was compelling, so it was a matter of course to choose based on her heart. She knew that her life would not be in any danger.

Compared to the danger to her life, Azkaban obviously frightened her more.

Hermione heard this and looked at Soul, who narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"It's simple, Ms. Skeeter, I want you to stay away from Hogwarts..."

"No problem." Before Su Er finished speaking, Rita Skeeter immediately agreed. Even if Su Er didn't say it, she didn't plan to go near Hogwarts again. In just one night, she had already given her It left a lasting psychological shadow.

The news she wants is available everywhere. She came to Hogwarts to get news materials just because the Triwizard Tournament has become more popular recently and it is easier to attract people's attention.

It couldn't have been easier if Soul had just asked her to leave Hogwarts.

"I promise you, I will leave Hogwarts today and never come back."

"Don't worry, Ms. Skeeter, I have one more request." Suer smiled and shook his head.

"No matter how many requests there are, I can agree. Over the years, I have saved a lot of gold galleons..." Rita gritted her teeth.

"I can give them all to you as a way of supporting Mr. Bones as you sing your way to victory in the Triwizard Tournament."

"Of course...I can also meet other requirements..."

"It's just... I have to do what I can within my capabilities."

Su Er cursed that he looked so superficial?He smiled slightly and shook his head.

"I'm not short of money, Ms. Skeeter. Of course, what I want you to do won't be beyond your ability."

Before Rita Skeeter could say anything, Soul stated his request.

"I want you to publish some of the articles I want you to publish at certain times."

"Publish some articles you want me to publish?" Rita was already prepared to give away her many years of savings. Suddenly, she was a little confused when she heard such a simple request in her opinion.

"That's right." Soul nodded and squinted, "These articles may be content that the authorities in the Ministry of Magic don't want to see. Of course, this may not be..."

Rita heard Su Er's explanation and agreed without hesitation.

"no problem."

In fact, she often published articles that were completely contrary to the Ministry of Magic's opinions. Although she had been tripped up over the years, there were no major disturbances. She lived well in this world, of course. , which also relies on her biggest unknown secret, her Animagus form.

"Is there anything else I can do? Mr. Bones." Rita bent slightly, with a humble attitude.

"No more." Suer shook his head.

Rita felt happy, her thoughts came to life, and she raised her head expectantly, "Then...can I...can I leave now?"

"Not yet." Suer smiled, "There is one more thing that requires your cooperation."

"I need you to make an unbreakable vow with me."

"Unbreakable vow?" Rita took two steps back in shock, with a hint of guilt on her face, "Isn't this necessary?"

But seeing Su Er's unyielding expression, she had no choice but to say.

"Okay, Mr. Bones, as you wish, who are you going to let be the witness for this oath?"

Soul looked up at Hermione.

Hermione was stunned. Soul had not informed her about this in advance. However, she heard clearly Soul's request to Rita Skeeter. The ritual spell of the Unbreakable Vow was She also knew how to perform the specific rituals.

The most important thing is that Hermione's impression of Rita couldn't be worse now. Naturally, after being stunned for a moment, she pulled out her wand and walked forward.

"Do you know how to perform this magic?" Rita knew that she could not refuse, but she hesitated and asked uneasily. All magic has risks, let alone more high-end magic like the Unbreakable Vow.

She had seen the tragic consequences of failure of the oath spell from the home of an 'interview' subject.

"Don't worry about it," Hermione said coolly, "Is it difficult?"

After hearing this, Rita looked at Su Er and saw that he had a calm and unworried expression on his face. She had no choice but to suppress her inner uneasiness and reluctantly walked to Su Er.

According to the requirements of the unbreakable oath ceremony, the two hands need to be held on the inside of each other's arms. Suer held Rita's greasy and fat hand with three gemstone rings in disgust.

The preparations for the ceremony were completed, and Hermione placed her wand in their joined hands.

The tip of Hermione's wand lit up with a dim white light, and she recited a long, difficult-to-pronounce incantation to the effect of---

"I, Hermione Granger, will serve as a witness for both parties to the oath. Both parties must abide by the contents of the oath unconditionally and cannot be violated. Violators will suffer extreme pain or even death."

The cold voice added a serious atmosphere to the Room of Requirement.

The white light disappeared, and Hermione reminded softly,

"The pledger can now say what he wants the other party to do."

Suer nodded, looked directly into Rita Skeeter's eyes under her jeweled glasses, and spoke with a steady and powerful voice.

"Rita Skeeter, are you willing to promise not to go near Hogwarts Castle again without permission and not to disturb anyone here?"

"I do." Rita said reluctantly.

A red thin line wandered out from in front of Hermione's staff, tightly wrapped around the hands held by the two, flashing with light.

"Rita Skeeter." Sule said the next sentence without hesitation, "Are you willing to promise that at some point in the future, you will unconditionally publish in accordance with Sule Bones Ellison's request? Articles and remarks?”

"I do," Rita Skeeter said, somewhat dejectedly.

Another thin red thread was wrapped tightly around the hand.

"The oath is made." Hermione received Soul's gaze, recited the spell again, and raised her wand.

The thin red threads glowed, separated from the middle, and disappeared into the wrists of the two people.

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay," she said.

Sur immediately let go of his hand, turned his back and wiped it on the wizard's robe.

Rita Skeeter was also relieved, but her face was also bitter. She was very worried that the spell would fail, but the success of the Unbreakable Vow did not make her feel better.

This means that she may have to be controlled by this little wizard in the future, which is something a journalist who advocates freedom never wants to see.

Rita originally had a chance and wanted to find a loophole in the oath spoken by the little wizard in front of her to avoid this curse, but the meticulousness of Sur's language forced her to give up this idea.

Forget it, this guy is the Director of the Legal Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Magic, and he might even become the Minister of Magic in the future.

Looking at it this way, it seems that it is not unacceptable to be controlled by this little wizard.

Rita Skeeter comforted herself with quite a bit of Ah Q's spirit, regained her mood, and looked up at Suer.

"So, it's over, can I leave here?"

"Of course, you can do it yourself, Ms. Skeeter, and I wish you a happy life."