[HP]Tom Potter

Compared with what happened on this day, the rest of the summer vacation can be regarded as very peaceful.Although the adult wizards leave Gemory Square from time to time, there is always someone who stays with the children, and the red-haired Weasleys often come to visit, and the little wizards have a happy and satisfying holiday.

The day when Hogwarts starts school is coming soon.The immature performance of the new students at the sorting ceremony once again delighted the whole school, and the old students were even happier that they welcomed back the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts two years ago.

"Professor Black!" When the black-haired wizard stood on the professor's seat and waved handsomely to everyone, the students at the four long tables were all erupting.

According to unofficial rumors, the Dark Lord has put a curse on his coveted Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and no professor who holds this class can safely stay in the second year.But now, this curse has been broken, and Sirius Black has become the first person in Hog ​​Oates to successfully return to the professorship of black defense.

The students may not understand the meaning behind this incident, but all the adult wizards who read the news from the "Daily Prophet" were shocked.This year, the atmosphere among the four houses of Hogwarts was unprecedentedly harmonious.Especially the older Slytherin boys who had been unimpressed by Harry and Tom for the past two years were now beginning to smile implicitly at the two Potters.

When the middle of the fifth year was over and the Christmas clock was about to strike, Harry saw several new collectibles on the display shelves in the headmaster's office with the white beard.In addition to the Slytherin locket he was familiar with, there was also a beautiful golden amphora and a man's ring set with black gemstones.

On Christmas Eve, at the suggestion of Professor Pickles, Hogwarts set up a school history exhibition hall in imitation of Muggle universities. "Muggles think that this can cultivate students' sense of pride in the school, and also give them the right channel to learn about history." The female professor of Muggleology said with bright eyes.

The day the gallery first opened, it felt like the whole of Hogwarts was pouring in.The exhibition hall is located on the second floor of the castle, transformed from several abandoned classrooms.

The exhibition hall not only lists the changes in the history of Hog Oates in detail with charts, but also has portraits of successive principals, deans, and famous professors. Below the portraits are simple introductions and merit evaluations.Some of the less reserved portraits also quietly introduce themselves to the students watching.

To Harry's surprise, he also saw a portrait of Salazar Slytherin here.The founder who ran away from school in his later years did not leave a magical portrait. This painting was drawn by Principal Dumbldore based on his oral description after persuading the bloody Barrow.Unlike the monkey-like elderly statue Harry saw in the Chamber of Secrets, the Slytherin in the portrait was a handsome middle-aged wizard, but the gloomy expression between his brows made people feel unapproachable.

Next to Slytherin are portraits of his three friends. Godric Gryffindor is a handsome wizard. Although the silver hair on the portrait shows his age, it still does not diminish the charm of this wizard.Spotting Harry's attention, the Gryffindor in the portrait gave him a gentle smile before turning his attention to the Slytherin next door.Gryffindor seemed quite happy, even though he couldn't get any response from this ordinary, non-magical portrait.

The portrait of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw, a pair of friends, is very in line with Harry's usual imagination of them.One is friendly and the other is dignified and reserved. Although there are huge differences in personalities, the tacit interaction between the portraits makes it clear at a glance the close friendship between them.

Harry was suddenly a little sad, for the broken friendship of the founders, and for the splitting of the four houses decades ago.

"Harry, why are you in a daze?" Realizing that Harry was standing still, Ron turned around and patted Harry's shoulder vigorously with his right hand.

Harry came back to his senses. "It's nothing." He was surrounded by close friends, Ron with a big grin, and Hermine with a curled mouth.Outside was a lively crowd, students from the four colleges crowded together affectionately, and there were noisy and excited voices everywhere.

"It turns out that Hufflepuff is also so powerful. From 1865 to 1900, they won the House Cup almost every year. For 30 years, this is much more domineering than Slytherin!"

"Haha, Ravenclaw also has such a lovely student. The reason why the orchids are in full bloom is that they raised the orchids given by their girlfriends to please them."

"I thought the dean of Slytherin would always look unapproachable, but there used to be such a beautiful female dean. Look, she has such a gentle smile."

"Oh, the dean of Gryffindor is so funny. The headmaster asked him to invite centaurs to the school. If they refused, he would directly invite them to a duel. Fortunately, he won, otherwise there would not be so many centaurs in the school's Forbidden Forest. Fantastic Beasts."

Seeing this, Harry felt his heart warm up again.

The enthusiasm for visiting did not subside until a week later.Another evening, Harry alone brought Tom to the exhibition hall that had become a bit deserted.This is the little boy's first time here. Harry gently introduced the history of Hog Oates and the four founders in a language that five or six-year-old children could understand.

"This is the first headmaster of Hogwarts School and the first headmaster of Gryffindor College. The very powerful sword and the sorting hat belong to him."

"Is that as powerful as Albus? No wonder he also has white hair." Tom bit his finger, suddenly realized, and then looked regretful, "But he doesn't have such a beautiful long beard as Albus."

Harry patted little Tom's head and pointed to the portrait next to him. "This is Salazar Slytherin, a good friend of Gryffindor's and the first Head of Slytherin House. Look, doesn't he look a bit like Professor Snape?"

Tom nodded, approvingly. "Smell like Sna. But Tom still likes Sna, everyone likes Sna."

Hearing the last sentence, Harry's stroking hand stopped for a moment, and the smile on his face became a little guilty. Everyone knows that Tom likes Professor Potions, but everyone likes Professor Snape...

Slightly associated with the "popular" Professor Snape, Harry shivered.

It's a really challenging idea.

"This is Helga Hufflepuff, she is the first dean of Hufflepuff College. She can cook a lot of delicious dishes, and many of the dishes at the banquet are handed down by her."

"Wow~" Tom immediately showed an expression of admiration to the delicate and smiling witch in the portrait.

"This is Rowena Ravenclaw. She was the first Headmaster of Ravenclaw. She was a very clever wizard. It is said that she left behind a crown, and those who wear it can become as wise as her."

Tom thought for a while, "Then let's go get the crown and give it to Ron. Hermine always calls him an idiot. Poor Ron."

Harry was amused by Tom's serious thinking. "Okay. But I have classes and I don't have time to find the treasure. I'll leave it to Tom. You should pay attention when you're treasure hunting in the castle."

Tom's black eyes lit up and he patted his small chest. "Guaranteed to complete the task."

A sudden chill hit Harry's shoulders, and he shivered.When he raised his head, he realized that Mrs. Gray had entered the exhibition hall at some point, and was floating beside them looking at the portraits of the four founders.

More precisely, this ghost, always far away from the crowd, is looking at the portrait of Rowena Ravenclaw.

A little farther away, Harry also saw the Headless Horseman and the Fat Wizard, who were gathering together to watch the history of the school.Some other ghosts floated in as well.And Peeves, the mischievous fellow, stops alone in the section describing medieval history, staring blankly at the words and images.

The students, who were a little nervous because of Peeves' arrival, could not help but let down their guard when they saw his rare quietness, and calmed down to continue their visit.

Tom, who has never been in contact with the Gray Lady, is very curious about the proud ghost above his head.His short fat little fingers held Harry's clothes tightly, and his little mouth moved, looking like he wanted to talk to him but was a little scared.

"Hello, Mrs. Gray." After realizing his younger brother's actions, Harry, as an older brother, naturally had to set an example.

The Gray Lady, who was floating in the air, turned her head, looked down at Harry, and responded politely. "Hello, Harry Potter."

This was the first time Harry heard Gray Lady's voice.Coldly, with a touch of femininity.

"This is my brother, Tom Potter." Harry pulled Tom's little hand, cheering for the little boy. "Come on, Tom, say hello to Mrs. Gray."

"Hello, Lady Gray." Tom said loudly.

Hearing this greeting in a child's voice, Mrs. Gray was stunned for a moment before responding. "Hello, Tom Potter."

"I also knew a Tom before." Gray Madame said softly as if sleepwalking, "That is a handsome boy. He is also looking for my mother's crown just like you."

Tom happily counted his fingers, "I also know a lot of Toms. There are Toms who can mix drinks, and Toms who like to grow flowers. There is also a Tom among the freshmen in Gryffindor this time. Albus said, Tom is a good name, So everyone likes to be called Tom."

Gray Lady took a serious look at Tom, and then at Harry beside him who understood somewhat, and after a while, she said in an almost inaudible voice, "Anyone who asks will be granted."

After finishing speaking, Madam Gray stopped looking at the two bewildered young wizards, turned around and floated out of the exhibition hall lightly.Behind her, the bloody Barrow appeared out of nowhere, and stared at Harry with empty eyes, which made the young man shiver involuntarily.Then this frightening ghost also disappeared.

"Whoever asks will be granted?" Harry murmured in his heart.

The author has something to say:

explain:

1. Both Harry and Tom don't know the existence of Horcruxes, so they don't know what the rings and gold cups that appear represent.

2. On the premise that Harry was already safe, and with enough time and assistance, the old headmaster got rid of the two Horcruxes by himself. The next step is what and where are the remaining two Horcruxes.Of course, the long-disappeared crown is also one of the main points of the old headmaster's suspicion.

3. There are a lot of things in Tom's little brain, but it is like a library with no index and no staff. The collection is huge, but it is also super difficult to find things.Only when the library establishes a system, for example, when little Tom grows up and learns to re-establish the links in his head, can he truly digest the huge knowledge and experience he has acquired.

4. The history in the exhibition hall is fabricated by me.