HP in the name of Slytherin

The principal's office at Hogwarts has a wide view overlooking the entire school.

If you use magic power or magic props, everything below can be seen clearly.

On the edge of the Black Lake were gathered twos and threes of Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff students, blocked by Gryffindor people, as if they were discussing some issue.

Looking in the direction of the library, there are also unusually many people in the library today. From the outside, it feels like there are a lot of people moving around.

Dumbledore stood next to Catherine. Neither of them needed any magic props. They only needed to use magic spells to enhance their vision, and they could see the scene below clearly.

"It seems that everyone is very active." The old wizard clasped his hands, looking very interested.

Ignoring the phoenix Fawkes and the basilisk Herbo who are grabbing food from behind, the atmosphere between Catherine and Dumbledore is indeed very good.

"Later, you can announce that the four colleges will participate together. As long as there is a hint of competition, I think the younger wizards will be very excited."

Dumbledore said: "Looking at the current situation, it seems that even the upperclassmen are eager to try."

"The seniors should just follow the referees and criticize them together, otherwise the junior wizards would have no sense of participation." The senior Ravenclaws alone were so crowded that the juniors were speechless.

"Well, we can improve the details of this competition."

"More activities so it's not just Quidditch every week."

Dumbledore suddenly said: "Since the whole school is participating, why not give everyone enough time to prepare for the competition next Monday?"

Don’t you want everyone to stay busy on weekends?

Catherine tilted her head and looked at the old principal: "There are some young wizards who want to go home or rest during the weekend... What happened outside?"

"Although you haven't gone out, I think you must have felt that it's not very peaceful outside." So find something for the little wizards to do so as not to get involved with the outside world.

Catherine asked bluntly: "Do you know what our dear descendants are doing recently?"

"He has been elusive and has become a bit more high-profile recently. He has been seen entering and exiting the Ministry of Magic several times. I don't think this is a good sign."

"Most people in the Ministry of Magic won't support him, right? There are so many half-bloods and hemps in the magic world now," Catherine rubbed her chin, "It sounds like you didn't have much control over his whereabouts before?"

"In the past, he mostly let the Death Eaters operate in front of the stage. It's true that I haven't had his exact location for a long time."

"Do you have anyone at the Ministry of Magic?"

Dumbledore pondered: "There are some. We can invite some officials from the Ministry of Magic to participate in this event. After all, some members of the Ministry of Magic are also very knowledgeable about history."

Catherine nodded: "Pay more attention. I always feel that he is doing something dangerous."

Considering that everyone has Slytherin blood, if Catherine were Voldemort, she would not ignore a person who was a threat to herself for so long.

The young Slytherin in the academy who is closely related to the Death Eaters may have revealed some information about her, but Catherine was sure that what she exposed would only arouse greater curiosity from interested people. She was already so ambitious, no matter what. She shouldn't be left alone.

It's been quiet all the time, probably acting like a monster.

Maybe Voldemort was waiting for her to reveal a bigger flaw and find a better opportunity to strike.

Since outsiders are allowed to watch this competition, it is undoubtedly a good opportunity.

Catherine came out of Dumbledore's office and didn't go far when she saw the girl downstairs who seemed to be waiting for something.

With a tall figure and long, soft light brown hair, Catherine had seen her several times in the academy. She was Miss Andromeda Black.

Catherine nodded slightly to her as a greeting, but she didn't expect the girl to walk directly towards her.

Previously in Ravenclaw Tower, Catherine had caught her dating a little wizard from Ravenclaw, but Catherine had never made a fuss about this matter... In her opinion, it was just a meeting. After that, she met Andomi. A nod-like acquaintance.

The girl came to her with a gentle expression and said proactively: "Good afternoon, Miss Slytherin, would you like to take a walk together?"

Catherine extended her hand, "Please."

Halbo held the wand jellybean he had snatched from Dumbledore in his mouth. He didn't feel threatened and slipped it from Catherine's shoulder back into her pocket.

"I heard from some friends about what happened in class this morning," Andromeda said softly, "I'm very sorry, Sirius may have caused you some trouble."

Catherine smiled and asked Andromeda: "Maybe Miss Black knows why he did this?"

If it weren't for this matter, there would be no need for Andromeda to break the balance of the relationship with her. The Black family seemed more inclined to Voldemort himself than to her, Miss Slytherin.

Andromeda straightened her long hair that was messed up by the wind. Her side face, which was tucked behind her ears, looked very demure, completely different from the huffing Sirius and the noble and cool Narcissa.

"Our great-great-grandfather Phineas Nigellus Black, I wonder if you know this name?" she said softly, "He was the first Hogwarts Headmaster born in Slytherin House... …Of course, many books like to say that he was the most unpopular principal in history.”

She also made a little joke at the end and seemed to be in a good mood.

Catherine chuckled, "I just saw his portrait in the principal's office."

Andromeda said: "There is also a portrait of him in the old house of the Black family... When we were young, when the elders were busy, we would tell some interesting stories about the portrait."

Catherine nodded and listened quietly, while Andromeda looked nostalgic and looked a little sad with her eyes slightly lowered.

"Sirius has been a self-proclaimed person since he was a child and has longed for the life of a knight... When I first entered school, I thought that Sirius might enter Gryffindor. After all, one of the characteristics of Gryffindor is chivalry."

"He is very concerned about ancient magic because he once heard his great-great-grandfather accidentally mention that the Black family is bound by ancient magic, so they have been Slytherins for generations."

"In his understanding, he may think that the ancient magic is the chain that imprisons all Blacks... As long as he breaks it, Black will regain his life, and everyone can choose the life they want."

Catherine's heart moved, and she suddenly thought of the twelve school directors that Principal Dumbledore had mentioned. Four of the families had contracts with the founders and must support her and obey her orders when she "appears".

She asked carefully, "The Black family is one of the trustees of Hogwarts?"

Andromeda didn't know why Catherine suddenly changed the topic here, but she nodded frankly and said, "Yes."

"So Sirius wants to get clues about ancient magic from me to decipher the ancient magic in the Black family?"

Andromeda touched her hair awkwardly, "Yes."

Catherine smiled meaningfully, "I understand. When I have the opportunity, I will discuss the issue of ancient magic with him."

"He is sometimes impulsive. If there is anything that offends you, could you please...um...be a little more merciful when you teach him a lesson?" Andromeda said cautiously, "Of course, you have always treated him and his My friends are very tolerant.”

"These are all trivial matters, don't worry Miss Andromeda," Catherine maintained a flawless smile, "Speaking of which, the first-year students from the two colleges are preparing for a seminar competition. I wonder if Miss Andromeda is interested?"

Andromeda heard the song and understood the elegant meaning, and said implicitly: "You know, my boyfriend is in Ravenclaw, and I heard that many Ravenclaw students are providing off-site services to the young wizards of the two colleges. assistance."