Hogwarts Raven

Chapter 221 220: Ian! Danger! Warning of exposure!

In this quiet valley, the breeze rustles the surrounding grass, and the sunlight shines through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows among the jungle.

This should have been a very beautiful atmosphere, but the little wizard could not find peace in his heart. It was because he heard that very familiar name from Leonard Dumbledore's mouth.

Ariana Dumbledore! Although Ariana was the person he had been with the longest in this world, Ian had never thought that he would hear this name in this era!
"You... who did you say your ancestor is?" Ian's voice was trembling, with a hint of uncertainty and shock in his tone, his eyes widened as if they were about to pop out of their sockets, as if he had heard something unbelievable. He really had to ask Leonard for confirmation again.

Otherwise he would really suspect that there was something wrong with his ears.

"Are you sure it was Ariana Dumbledore? Are you sure you remember it correctly?" Before Leonard could respond, Ian spoke again with very clear pronunciation.

Leonard was really confused by his rather "stressful" reaction. Merlin once again looked at Ian, his eyes flickering slightly, revealing a hint of inquiry and thought. He noticed Ian's extremely abnormal reaction, and he couldn't help but feel doubts and speculations in his heart.

But Ian no longer cared about Merlin's gaze at this moment. His mind was full of Ariana, a name that was familiar but seemed extremely abrupt in this situation.

"Of course I'm not mistaken."

Leonard Dumbledore stood before him, his expression calm and firm, the phoenix on his shoulder flapped its wings gently, its golden-red feathers sparkling brightly in the sun.

He looked straight at Ian, and said without any hesitation: "How could I remember the family tree wrong? Before the family was destroyed, every ancestor had his own portrait."

"I still remember that my father introduced me to every ancestor, and Ancestor Ariana was a shy ancestor. Her portrait also reminded me to eat less sugar or I would get cavities." Leonard's expression was full of memories, not only of his own past, but also of the sadness of his father.

He had never practiced magic, so it was naturally impossible for him to learn the art of brain occlusion, so every emotion that arose in his heart was exposed to Ian's perception.

"Is that really the case..."

Ian's heart was in turmoil at this moment, and his throat seemed to be blocked by something. He felt an indescribable emotion surging in his chest.

Absurd and bizarre.

It's full of an unreal magical feeling.

He couldn't even help but think that he might have encountered some kind of attack in his own tomb, so everything now was just nonsense in his illusion.

Think of this.

Ian couldn't help but raise his hand to rub his temple, trying to calm himself down. His eyes involuntarily glanced at Merlin, only to find that Merlin was looking at him with a meaningful look. Merlin's eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of inquiry and thought, as if trying to read something from Ian's reaction.

"I don't think it's what I thought..." Ian didn't know what information Merlin was trying to read. Thoughts and possibilities kept flashing through his mind.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence of names." Ian took a deep breath, and without hesitation, he took out his wand, raised his hand and cast the magic - Expecto Patronus.

Since Leonard has seen the portraits of his ancestors, this must be the best way to verify whether it is a coincidence.

I saw.

The air around him seemed to tremble slightly because of his movements, and the tip of the wand began to flash with silver light. The light gradually condensed into silk threads and weaved into a vague outline in the air.

The magic begins to take shape.

Silver threads shuttled and wove in the air like a spirit, gradually gathering into a human figure. A moment later, Ariana appeared in front of everyone from the hazy fantasy. Her figure was as light as moonlight, emitting a soft light, blending in with the surrounding natural environment yet appearing particularly eye-catching.

I don't know if it's a coincidence.

After Ariana appeared, the surrounding environment seemed to be affected by some mysterious force. The originally gentle breeze gradually became rapid, rustling the surrounding trees. The sunlight also seemed to become a little dim, and clouds began to slowly gather, casting a shadow on the valley.

It seems like some kind of cover-up.

The light suddenly dimmed, but it was not so dim that you couldn't see your hand in front of you. Ian looked up and felt that this situation was very familiar. Two days ago, hundreds of years ago in this world, the goddess of recklessness, whose name he didn't even have time to ask, had done something similar.

But now this situation does not seem to be human-made.

Ian thought thoughtfully.

And at the same time.

"This? This? This?" Merlin's eyes widened slightly, with a hint of disbelief in his eyes. His fingers trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end no sound came out. His eyes moved back and forth between Ian and Ariana, as if trying to understand everything that was happening before his eyes.

"Ian, you summoned me again?" Ariana's voice was soft, as if coming from far away. She stood in front of Ian, tilted her head slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "Are you still in ancient times? Is there a place that needs my help? Hey, why does this place feel familiar?"

Her voice was gentle, like a clear spring in the mountains, echoing in the quiet valley.

While talking.

Ariana looked at the surrounding environment.

And at the same time.

"Your ancestor wouldn't look like this, right?" Ian wanted to use this to prove to Leonard that their ancestor could never have such a unique and famous face, but when he turned around, he was surprised to find that Leonard was staring at Ariana's face with disbelief as she looked at him curiously.

Leonard's silent reaction speaks louder than words. It turns out that reality is sometimes more magical than fiction.

"Gaden~"

The little wizard felt as if a huge rock had fallen on his heart.

The words that I was about to say were instantly stuck in my throat.

"This... this is..." Leonard's voice was trembling, with a hint of uncertainty and shock in his tone, as if he had seen something incredible. This guy's fingers were also trembling slightly, and the phoenix on his shoulder seemed to sense the owner's emotions and let out a low cry.

"Ah? Phoenix!"

It seemed as if Ariana had only just realized the existence of the Phoenix at this time. Maybe she was too insensitive or what, but she covered her mouth in surprise.

at this time.

Seeing that Ariana was watching him, Leonard's phoenix's eyes, which were already very lively, suddenly lit up, and it made a clear and melodious cry that broke the tranquility of the valley. It flapped its wings gently and flew from Leonard's shoulders, driving the surrounding air to surge, blowing Leonard's hair and robes in the wind.

The phoenix was agile and began to slowly circle around Ariana. Its feathers were like flowing flames, and every flap of its wings seemed to echo the bright starlight on Ariana's body.

Ariana still had a gentle smile on her face as she quietly watched the phoenix flying around her. She raised her hand curiously, and the phoenix landed directly on the back of her hand.

Such extraordinary affinity with the phoenix, perhaps it can also be regarded as a manifestation of the pure bloodline of the Dumbledore family? Doesn't this confirm the outrageous possibility from the side? Ian's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end no sound came out. He really felt that his imagination was not enough for the development of his own magical world.

“Is this phoenix yours?”

Ariana's eyes kept switching between Phoenix and Leonard.

"Could it be... that you are the ancestor of Dumbledore's family? "

She seemed to realize something was wrong.

His eyes widened in astonishment.

And the next moment.

Something happened that made her eyes widen even more.

"No! Ancestor Ariana Dumbledore! You are the ancestor!" Leonard corrected quickly, his voice full of disbelief. He actually saw the person in the portrait in reality.

Is this a soul?

Or something else?
Leonard couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions in his heart.

"what?"

Ariana was very confused. She felt that Leonard stole her lines. Ian said this was in the Middle Ages, so shouldn't she be the one shouting at the ancestors?

And how would the other party know my name?
Just when Ariana was still immersed in the state of her brain freezing, Leonard slapped the back of his head as if he suddenly realized something.

"I understand!"

Leonard looked at Ian with astonishment and shock.

"You...you are also my ancestor! The husband of Ariana's ancestor!" He seemed to be unable to remember how to address Ian, but this idea was indeed becoming more and more outrageous.

Of course, from Leonard's perspective, perhaps this guess is indeed reasonable. After all, stories like the immortal husband carrying his wife's soul with him often appear in the mouths of bards. He felt that he had guessed the truth.

however.

"..."

When the little wizard heard this, his neck stiffened and his whole body went numb.

"It does not make sense!"

He couldn't help but complain.

Ariana was also unable to keep up with Leonard's thoughts. In fact, Ariana didn't even know what the current situation was and why she was regarded as an ancestor by the ancestors.

"Ian? What's going on?" Ariana looked at the little wizard beside her blankly. However, the little wizard could only shrug helplessly.

"I'm not sure either... This probably involves a very complicated issue. I need to ask Headmaster Dumbledore when I get back. Perhaps I can figure out the current situation by then."

"Of course, I will omit Mr. Leonard Dumbledore's ridiculous remarks, otherwise Headmaster Dumbledore will definitely kill me." Ian swallowed and said in a low voice.

Of course, he already had some guesses in his mind. Combined with some secret operations currently being carried out by Headmaster Dumbledore, he felt that perhaps Ariana would really be resurrected in the future.

only.

Why this paradoxical situation has occurred is indeed something that Ian is still confused about. There is no way, issues related to time are always extremely confusing.

"I think... Mr. Dumbledore may have recognized the wrong person." Ariana had a simple mind and made the simplest judgment with some embarrassment.

It is indeed unlikely that she would think of the "chicken and egg" problem. After all, as a girl with a mind of a young girl, Ariana could not accept that she was an ancestor.

And it was with Ian... The more I thought about it, the more awkward and weird it felt!
"Yes, yes, he got the wrong person."

Ian looked at Leonard who seemed to be about to say something, and in order to prevent Ariana from falling into a state of confusion, he immediately revoked his Patronus Charm.

"Give my regards to the teacher and Pandro."

He also said goodbye to Ariana before she disappeared, and politely Ariana waved goodbye to Leonard and Merlin.

Leonard subconsciously waved goodbye as well.

Merlin didn't react. It wasn't that he was impolite, although Ian felt that he did lack some manners, but at this moment Merlin mainly didn't see it.

His eyes were fixed on Ian the whole time.

After Ariana disappears.

The sky became clear again.

Merlin finally couldn't help but speak.

"Is that your patronus? A humanoid patronus?" Merlin's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of shock and disbelief in his tone, and his lowered hands were shaking slightly.

"Isn't it amazing? She can even help me kill people." Ian raised his eyebrows and said in a light tone. It was quite interesting for him to be able to shock the ancient wizard king.

"This isn't a question of how powerful it is..." Merlin's throat moved a few times, "As far as I know, there are only two beings who can pull people from the underworld."

He obviously also saw Ariana's identity as a heroic spirit.

"Besides me, there are actually two more? So many?" Ian's focus was inexplicably strange. He clearly felt Merlin's shoulders shaking.

"Ah."

Merlin seemed to be suppressing his emotions.

"Yes, there are two more."

His eyes were fixed on Ian.

"Is there a god of death among them?"

The little wizard made a guess.

Merlin shook his head slightly.

"No, the God of Death would never do such a thing. There are only two people in history who have done such a thing. One is Yin Crow, and the other is the legend that alchemists firmly believe in - the True Creator."

"Of course, now there's also you... Medivh... Maybe I should call you Ian, I hope this is really your real name." Merlin seemed to be suffering from paranoia. His flickering eyes were full of torture, which made Ian feel a little numb on his scalp, and he couldn't help but take a few steps back.

"I'm sure my name is Ian."

Ian smiled awkwardly.

Leonard looked at him thoughtfully.

but.

This Dumbledore's gaze was not as sharp as Merlin's.

"This is irrational. If this journey has finally made me realize something, I think it is that I may have seen the shocking truth buried in the dust of history."

Merlin's voice was somewhat serious. "Summoning the dead from the underworld is not just an ordinary ability. It is authority and a symbol of dominance."

His words made Ian swallow.

"What do you want to express?"

The young wizard already had a premonition in his heart.

as predicted.

"I just want to verify a guess." Merlin suddenly took out a black ball from somewhere, and handed it to the little wizard in front of him with open hands.

"Perhaps, the power to control life and death in this world has only been in the hands of the same guy from beginning to end." Merlin saw the young wizard hesitated and did not take the black ball in his hand.

He quickly stuffed the black ball into Ian's hands.

"What is this?"

Ian was still weighing the heavy black ball curiously.

next moment.

The black ball began to crack and turned into a metallic cyber eyeball - no one knew what this meant, but Merlin immediately showed an "as expected" expression when he saw it.

Before Ian could ask.

next moment.

A fist as big as a sandbag appeared in the little wizard's sight.

"Fuck! Mei Jinfu!"

The flowers in the woods are in full bloom.

Ian used his own personal experience to prove the omnipotence of wizards.

obviously.

There are more than just sword masters among wizards.

And the boxing champion.

(End of this chapter)