Hogwarts: Oh no, I've become Voldemort!

“The heir?” McGonagall’s dignified face trembled slightly. She stood up and looked sternly at the two troublemakers before her. “George, Fred! I want you to understand that this is not the time for pranks!”

"We don't have that, how can you think that way?"

“That’s right, Hogwarts can’t find more disciplined students than us.”

The twins looked very hurt.

“You haven’t behaved properly since the first day you arrived at Hogwarts!” McGonagall’s eyes widened, but she still led them toward the headmaster’s office. “Listen up, if you dare to joke about this, I’ll write to your mothers and have them take you home for a semester to reflect on your behavior!”

"Do not worry!"

"Absolutely explosive!"

McGonagall led them to the location of the dripping stone statue and gave them the password.

Today's password is "Jelly Slug".

“You can go up yourselves.” McGonagall clasped her hands together in front of her, watching the spiral elevator rise solemnly.

George and Fred immediately took the elevator up; they were clearly very excited.

The elevator lifted them both up, and as the doors slowly opened, a spacious and beautiful circular room immediately appeared before their eyes.

The room was filled with all sorts of funny little noises.

On the long-legged table sat many strange and unusual silver objects, spinning and emitting wisps of smoke. The walls were covered with portraits of former headmasters, men and women, all gently snoring in their respective frames.

There was also a huge table in the room with claw-shaped legs.

Dumbledore, who was lying on the table, looked up at them in surprise.

What advice do you two have for me?

Fred and George had to turn their attention away from the novelties in the principal's office.

“We have something important to report to you, sir.”

"About that successor."

Happy weekend everyone! I managed to sneak home today. ··*

Chapter 56 Seven Secret Passages

"An important matter?" Dumbledore looked even more surprised than before. He had been sitting there pondering what Ginny Weasley's lost item might be, or rather, what the Horcrux might be. He hadn't expected two guests to arrive.

"Do I have to say it now?"

“We think it’s best to say this before the next attack happens.” The twins shrugged simultaneously.

This clearly piqued Dumbledore's interest, and according to the twins, it seemed to be related to the attack.

Perhaps the doubts that are troubling you right now are about to be resolved.

“Please have a seat, gentlemen.” He stood up and personally poured them a cup of black tea. “I think I can listen to you recount the events slowly, preferably without missing any details.”

“This matter is also somewhat related to our sister,”

"Professor, you may not know this, but her dormitory was recently burgled. Something very important was stolen."

"It is a magical item."

Fred and George talked back and forth.

“Oh, I’ve just heard about it.” Dumbledore smiled. “So, you know what she’s lost?”

Who would have thought that the question that you were pondering without any clue just a moment ago would now be answered right in front of you?

That evil thing

Horcruxes!

They're about to reveal their true colors!

Dumbledore's eyes gleamed with anticipation, but his expression remained largely unchanged.

“Of course we know that it was originally ours,” the twins said in unison, but this only puzzled Dumbledore.

"Your stuff?"

When have Horcruxes ever been in their possession again?

"It can't really be considered ours, but we did discover its secret."

He sat up straight and emphasized again, "Please explain in detail!"

The twins had no choice but to start their story from the beginning again.

"So, you found a Marauder's Map when you were in your first year, and it could mark the location of everyone in the castle, right?" Dumbledore finally understood what the twins wanted to talk about.

It wasn't the Horcrux he imagined, but another magical artifact that could be called "great".

Moreover, this is indeed a very important piece of intelligence!

"Yes."

“Even my name?” Dumbledore asked again, confirming.

“Everyone’s name!” Fred and George nodded in unison. “Made by Bigfoot, Prongs, Moonface, and Wormtail—they were such good guys! They made this map especially for us who are determined to break the rules!”

"But now this map has probably fallen into the hands of that successor."

“That’s right. Ginny wanted to use the map to find the attacker, but not long after, her dorm room was burgled,” Fred said. “We were worried that if the attacker used the map, he could launch the attack more effectively.”

“Or hide yourself,” George added.

“Your concerns are quite valid,” Dumbledore agreed wholeheartedly. “I’m glad you’re willing to share this important secret with an old man like me.” His eyes gleamed.

After hearing the twins' words, he already knew who had made the map. He just hadn't expected Remus Lupin and his three companions to possess such abilities. A magical artifact that even he himself was invisibly marked—what would happen if Riddle got his hands on this map?

He could always check his location to ensure he could choose the right path and leave Hogwarts safely.

Who will be able to find him then?

"Let me confirm again, can the Marauder's Map only mark the locations of people inside the castle?"

“That’s right,” Fred replied.

"However, we also found that the map does not mark every location inside the castle. For example, the location of the secret room is not shown on it."

"Clearly, the four raiders haven't found the location of the secret chamber either. Hogwarts always has a surprising number of secrets." Dumbledore smiled. "Then, could you tell me what secret passages are available if one wants to leave the castle?"

“There are seven in total. Filch knows four of them—but we don’t think the attacker would care about Filch,” they said.

"The remaining three are: one behind the mirror on the fifth floor, one behind the statue of the One-Eyed Old Woman, and both lead directly to the Honey Duke's cellar. We usually used these two when we sneaked out before."

“Hey, George!” Fred smacked George on the head.

"Sorry, I let it slip."

"Don't worry, I won't punish you for this," Dumbledore laughed. "I think sometimes a little adventure is necessary to make life interesting, isn't it?"

"A true friend!"

"I can't agree with this anymore!"

The twins exclaimed in exaggerated excitement.

"The last one, we estimate not many people have used it. It's located near the 'Hitting Man Willow,' but if the successor is strong enough, he might not care much about the Hitting Man Willow, as long as he doesn't care about making a big fuss," they said.

Dumbledore knew this passage better than anyone else.

He was the one who planted that "beating willow," and the passageway beneath it was also prepared by him for a special student.

The twins believed that the Chamber of Secrets was guarded by the dangerous Whomping Willow, and that the heir to the Chamber of Secrets could not possibly escape from there, but Dumbledore thought the exact opposite.

Killing the Whomping Willow would be a piece of cake for Riddle. Besides, the Dark Lord couldn't possibly be unaware of how to subdue it. Simply touching the scar on the Whomping Willow would silence the terrifying tree.

“I must say, the information you gave me is extremely important. It may directly determine whether we can capture the attacker in the end.” Dumbledore expressed his gratitude without reservation.

"It was nothing," the twins said, pleased that they could help.

“In return, I think I can promise you that if I find that map, it will be returned to you. And I will keep this secret until you graduate.” Dumbledore winked playfully.

"Really?"

"real."

After seeing Fred and George off, the ease on Dumbledore's face vanished instantly.

He returned to his chair and began to ponder.

Which secret passage would you choose to leave? Or—

Can you beat that boy?

Chapter 57 I'm the Captain!

No further attacks occurred until March.

The mandrakes, which had become quiet and withdrawn, started making a ruckus again, holding a lively and noisy dance in the third greenhouse, which pleased Professor Sprout very much.

It's estimated that they will be fully mature in another month or two. At that time, those who have been petrified will finally be able to awaken.

Cyrus was also quite happy. As time went by, the resurrection seemed to be just around the corner. His inner joy made his guardian deity slowly take shape. It wasn't very clear, but you could still tell that it was a huge flying bird.