if i am not me

By the time the headmaster's office in the highest tower of Hogwarts was quiet again, Phoenix Fox had already buried its small head deeply under its wings.After stroking its smooth feathers, Dumbledore looked at the faintly white sky outside the window, and the blue eyes hidden behind the lenses were full of exhaustion.

Voldemort is back...

Dumbledore didn't know how many people would believe this news, even if he saw it with his own eyes, but he knew that, at least in the near future, not many people would believe it - just look at Fudge's attitude tonight.That person actually thought it was his despicable means to pull him down from the ministerial position.

Showing a bitter smile that would never appear in front of outsiders, Dumbledore closed his eyes slightly as he thought about the information he had just learned.

Barty Crouch is dead.He had been dead for two days when Aurors sent by Sirius found him in the home that Voldemort had used as a makeshift lair. The cause of death was "Avada Kedavra".And his house-elf, Winky, was already insane and couldn't recognize anyone.

Meanwhile, Durmstrang's headmaster, Karkaroff, disappeared from Hogwarts a few hours ago, or rather, he escaped.Because he received the news that his former "master" was completely resurrected, this man who was terrified of his "master" left his students and fled quietly while Dumbledore and many Aurors were busy with their business.

Letting out a long sigh, Dumbledore didn't understand why Karkaroff would choose to escape this way.Although it seems that "that person" can't be found now, it means that he also lost some strong protection while escaping.

But this is not something he cares about. Although he feels sorry, Dumbledore knows that he has more things to think about - there is too little time for him to mourn for his "old friends" up.And the people and things that can be included in his consideration now, that "mysterious person" who has been hiding in Hogwarts, is probably the one that interests him the most besides the Dark Lord.

Thinking of this, he took out a piece of paper folded into the shape of a paper crane from the outer pocket of his robe.It was almost exactly the same as the one that Sirius had received before. The difference was that there was an incredibly detailed and familiar address written on this piece of paper.

What kind of person is he?Rubbing the note in his hand, Dumbledore thought about what happened after he arrived at that place last night, and contacted the details Neville said, falling into deep thinking.

Flying Curse.

Under the extremely dangerous situation at that time, that person seemed to have planned to take Neville away himself, if not for his sudden appearance...

And that golden mask.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't have believed that someone would use that long-lost protective spell, so that he could only see some brief explanations of the protective spell in classical literature.And that person not only would, but also made up his mind about all the pros and cons the moment he arrived, cast a spell that was enough to protect Neville and left.He went so far that he was almost nowhere to be found.

A person lurking in Hogwarts, a person who knows how to use the "Marauder's Map", a person who can grasp the movements of the Dark Lord, and a person who has been secretly helping the "Boy Who Lived"...

Who will it be?Filtering possible candidates one by one in his mind, in the end, he set his target on the students.

If it is really a student...

There are several children in my mind, Oliver Wood from Gryffindor, Cedric Diggory from Hufflepuff, Hurson Parish from Ravenclaw, they are all very good children , but Dumbledore could not imagine their motives for doing so.

Motivation... A person suddenly flashed into my mind, a pure-blood nobleman who became a Hogwarts warrior at the age of 14, Draco Malfoy of Slytherin—the best friends of Neville Longbottom one.

From the methods he used in the Triwizard Tournament, it can be seen that the platinum-haired boy has enough magic power and skills to be proud of, as well as a clever and flexible mind.And if he hadn't discovered the disappearance of the Goblet of Fire in advance and sent out a distress signal in time, the situation might have turned even worse.

Powerful magic power; cunning and quick-witted mind; through the family relationship, he can grasp some information that people like himself cannot grasp; at the same time, he also showed rare kindness to the "Boy Who Lived".

These conditions seem to be in line with the characteristics of the "mysterious man" in some aspects.However, Dumbledore thought for a while, but shook his head.This kid was indeed Neville Longbottom's friend, but he was by no means the only one, and when he found that man in the cemetery last night, Malfoy was standing right in this office, he shouldn't have this time.

Unless, he has a timer...

Thinking of this, Dumbledore began to search for the next possible person, and then, a pair of eyes like the finest emeralds appeared in his mind.

Harry Johnson.

If there was any child who received his attention as soon as he entered the school gate, Harry Johnson was undoubtedly one of them.

Harry, what an extremely ordinary name, I am afraid that one in every ten men in the UK is named Harry.Moreover, he is extremely low-key. If it wasn't because his friend was so famous and had a romantic relationship with that child from Malfoy's family some time ago, not many people would have noticed that although he was handsome, he had mediocre grades. A boy from an ordinary family.

However, in the eyes of Dumbledore and some other interested people, a Muggle boy with unknown blood and unknown parents who unexpectedly entered Slytherin is already very eye-catching.

Of course, saying he was a Muggle was only referring to his identity before he entered school. After all, before the age of seven, his resume was blank.According to his own statement, it seems that he has been wandering with his grandfather.After his grandfather passed away, he was adopted by the current guardian Mary.No one knew who his parents were, except for blood test magic, which couldn't be done without the consent of his guardians.

Add to that his boyish looks, which closely resembled James and Lily, and everything seemed a little out of the ordinary.Because he is always reminiscent of the child who lost his life innocently - Harry Potter!

Is it a coincidence?Dumbledore hoped that the answer was yes, and his reason kept telling him that there would not be so many coincidences in the world.In the past four years, he has been trying his best to keep his speculations, treating that child as the most ordinary student.

But last night, he didn't show up...

Lupine said it was because he was ill, and he knew that Snape had reported it to him before he even asked.And the Aurors hadn't seen him come out of the Slytherin common room, and while he had perfect motives and reasons, he didn't seem to have time to save his best friend either.

However, all of this is not enough to explain the problem, because no one has seen him, and the proof they said is just verbal words.

"Dumbledore." At this time, a voice that was also full of exhaustion but still clear sounded behind him, "All the children are already in the dining room."

Hearing this, Dumbledore turned his head and looked out of the window again. Sure enough, it was already daylight.

On the Hogwarts return train, Neville and Ron were fighting on the chessboard, while Draco and Harry were reading today's latest Daily Prophet with Hermione.Not only that, but there were various newspapers and magazines on the vacant seats, including The Quibbler.

It can be said that the wizarding world has been quite chaotic these days, because just a few days ago, Dumbledore publicly announced the news of "his" return.

You know, even after more than ten years, the name of Voldemort still makes people feel fear and dread, and it can always bring an uproar to the magical world that has finally calmed down.But this time the news was too appalling, and people who were used to peace couldn't accept it anyway.

For a while, the number of the Daily Prophet increased sharply to a record high, but it also made more people see the increasingly fierce scolding war in the newspaper.

Hermione quickly flipped through the newspaper in her hand, looking at Rita Ski's acrid words on the front page, she felt a little itchy.She didn't like this woman who always liked to exaggerate very much before, but now, she almost hated it.

Liar, lunatic... Such words, Merlin, how can someone be so disgusting!

She viciously grabbed the corners of the newspapers, she really wanted to turn these newspapers into iron balls, and then slammed them on Rita Ski's disgusting face covered with powdered powder and lipstick.

"Hermione, don't be angry. Anyway, she will know who is telling the truth in the end." Seeing Hermione's almost crazy expression, Harry put down the newspaper in his hand that was reporting the theft of the Ministry of Magic, and hooked the She pursed her lips and smiled slightly, "Rita Ski is just someone else's pawn, it's useless for you to be angry with her."

"I know that too, but I just can't help it." Throwing the newspaper aside, Hermione didn't intend to take another look at it, and then her eyes fell on a few friends. "Let's talk about being happy, Ron, when will your brother's store open?"

"They? They said that it might be next semester, and they have to find shops and prepare goods during the holidays." Hearing Hermione's question, Ron put the chess pieces in his hand in a certain position, and said after shrugging.

"Oh? Where are they going to open a store?"

"Of course it's Diagon Alley. With Drake's investment, they can now find a good storefront." After speaking, he looked at Drake.

Putting down the newspaper as well, Draco spread his hands out of necessity, "Anyway, the money is easy to come by, and it's just right to invest in them."

Although it was not announced on the spot, the next day, Dumbledore and Ludo Bagman decided that Drake was the champion of the Triwizard Tournament.Because he's the only Warrior who's still on the floor after the game...

But Drake dismissed this honor, and he didn't even care about the reward of one thousand gold Galleons.After all, in his opinion, he is invincible.So in the end, Draco learned that Harry invested the thousand galleons in the twins' joke shop, so that at least that money could make some sense.

But no one will care about his small thoughts, because everyone's thoughts have been put on the recent scolding battles between you and me.No, it should be said that it was put on Dumbledore's latest speech.

He said that the war is not far away...

The author has something to say: Ahem... the third part... is finally over!

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