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Chapter 346 Professor Attacked
Under Elrond's medical care, these students only need to receive regular treatments; otherwise, they are free to move around as they please, without affecting their classes or participation in Quidditch or other activities.

With a conservative estimate, it will only take two months to completely eliminate the impact, leaving no hidden dangers.

Upon hearing Elrond's reply, Dui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said with great gratitude, "Thank you so much! Lord Elrond, without you, I don't know how I would explain this to the parents of these children!"

Unable to catch Saruman, who was hiding among the students, Dui was already considering letting the students leave school and go home temporarily.

Otherwise, the students would be in greater danger every extra day they stayed in the castle.

After all, Saruman had gone mad and resorted to any means necessary. First, he tried to inflict the Black Death plague on everyone, and then he used the evil power contained in the Dwarf Ring to corrupt and distort the students' minds and wills.

Elrond shook his head, unconcerned about Dui's gratitude, and instead asked seriously:
"What are your plans for Saruman? Now that he's hiding among the students, the safety of these children is the primary concern. We can't let this continue; we need to catch him as soon as possible."

Otherwise, if he does something reckless, it might be too late to undo the damage!

"Moreover, Alvin has already noticed the situation at Hogwarts, but she is pretending not to know in order to respect your wishes. However, I can sense that she is full of worry. If this matter is not resolved as soon as possible, it may not be good for her recovery."

Upon hearing Elrond mention Alwen, Dui was immediately filled with remorse.

He knew that Alvin was very intelligent and perceptive, and that she probably had already discovered this when he persuaded her to go to the secluded valley to rest and prepare for childbirth.

I pretended not to know and went to the secluded valley just to avoid adding to his psychological burden.

"Lord Elrond, rest assured, I will resolve this matter as soon as possible. Saruman won't be able to cause trouble for long. The Marauder's Map I'm making will be completed in another week. By then, no matter where he's hiding, we'll be able to find him!"

Dui assured Elrond with certainty.

Upon hearing this, Elrond was immediately relieved. He nodded and said, "In that case, I'll stay and help to finish creating the Marauder's Map as soon as possible."

Dui was overjoyed: "Great! With Lord Elrond's help, the Marauder's Map can be completed much faster!"

When he helped Dui create the Philosopher's Stone, Elrond taught himself runes and alchemy, so it can be said that his magical and alchemical skills were superior to Dui's.

Therefore, with Elrond's help, the time required to create a Marauder's Map can be reduced by half or even less.

Elrond further suggested, "And right now, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of the students as much as possible before the Marauder's Map is completed, while also preventing Saruman from sensing the danger and doing something even more outrageous."

Dui, Gandalf, and Galadriel all agreed.

So, at Elrond's suggestion, Elrond, Gandalf, and Galadriel decided to join forces and use the power of the Three Rings of the Elves to cast the most powerful protective magic on Hogwarts Castle.

Galadriel used the Water Ring of Nanya, along with the waters of the Black Lake at the foot of the mountain, to create a very powerful magical barrier.

It not only prevents outsiders from coming in, but also prevents insiders from going out.

Gandalf infused the power of the Ring of Fire, Naya, into every flame in the castle, filling the places illuminated by the flames with light, courage, and hope.

Honest and kind people will feel a warmth that penetrates to the core when they are in front of the flames;
Those who harbor evil intentions will feel immense pain under the flames, as the sun is to Orcs.

Elrond, on the other hand, used the power of the Ring of Air, Vya, and the fruit of the Sacred White Tree in the Garden of Dui as a medium to create a potion with powerful protective properties.

They also borrowed from Saruman's previous poisoning methods, incorporating the poison into the students' frequently consumed beverages.

As the students drank the beverages containing the potion, each student was protected by the power of the Ring of Qi without anyone noticing, and the evil forces could not corrupt or affect the students until the effects of the potion wore off.

Furthermore, considering that Saruman is currently in a ghostly state, it is very likely that he possesses the students, and once they drink the beverage containing the potion, they will suffer greatly.

To Dui's disappointment, however, he saw no reaction from any of the students. Clearly, Saruman was very cunning; he either didn't drink the beverage, or he drank it but didn't show it.

Even if he hadn't been exposed, Saruman is probably not having a good time right now.

The castle is now brightly lit, with lights illuminating every corner. Flames burn in the fireplaces of every dormitory and common room, and candles and lamps burn continuously in the hall.

These flames are all infused with the power of the Ring of Air, Naya. Evil people who are touched by these flames will suffer greatly and become extremely weak.

No matter who Saruman disguised himself as, he couldn't avoid the firelight in the castle. Like a vampire who was afraid of light, he not only had to endure the pain but also had to hide his pain and weakness.

Outside the castle, Galadriel erected a powerful barrier, giving Saruman no chance to escape and completely blocking his retreat.

Meanwhile, with Elrond's help, Dui focused on creating the Marauder's Map.

Saruman, who was hiding in the shadows, may have sensed the danger.

At night, Luke, the professor of spells who was on patrol, came to the second floor.

But then they saw a corner with a dim firelight, where two students were lying, their fate unknown.

The portrait on the wall next to them, for some unknown reason, also fell into a coma.

Upon seeing this, Luke's expression changed drastically. He quickly ran over, squatted down, and looked at the two students.

Seeing that they were both unconscious, clearly under a spell, Luke drew his wand and waved it at the two students: "Revive them quickly!"

As the spell ended, the two students' eyelids twitched slightly, showing signs of waking up.

One of the students was the first to open his eyes and sit up, looking completely bewildered.

"Professor Luke? What's wrong with me?"

Seeing that he was awake, Luke quickly knelt down to help him stand up and asked, "Child, what happened? Who attacked you? Did you see clearly?"

The student opened his mouth to answer, but suddenly looked terrified, his face turning pale as he looked behind him.

Upon seeing this, Luke's expression changed, and he quickly turned around and unleashed a "Disarmament!" attack.

The spell shot out instantly, emitting a dazzling red light that illuminated the entire corridor.

But to Luke's astonishment, there was no one in the corridor behind him.

Just as he was about to ask the student what he had just seen, a very close curse struck his back instantly, petrifying him.

Luke's body was stiff and unable to move, his face still showing a look of astonishment, only his eyes were still flickering, revealing disbelief and terror.

The student who had regained consciousness first coldly cast a stun spell on another classmate, then strolled over to the petrified Professor Luke, a sinister glint and a cold smile on his youthful face that belied his age.

He looked at the terrified Professor Luke with the eyes of someone sizing up prey, and said with a mocking gaze.

"Professor, I can borrow your body for now!"

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(End of this chapter)