The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 317 Moriarty Has Figured It Out

Soon, the story of the American wizard visiting the school overshadowed "Moriarty taming the little vampire" and became the hottest topic.

The four little wizards at the dining table, forgetting about their food, started chattering excitedly. They were surprised that the American wizards had arrived so quickly!

The professors on the faculty also gathered for a meeting. The news was too sudden. Although they had held a three-way competition before, this year was different.

Following closely behind the American Ivory Morney School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the French Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry also seems interested in getting involved!

Durmstrang is alright, as he has a history with Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament.

However, in recent years, there has been constant friction between British and French wizards, which has also affected Beauxbatons' relationship with Hogwarts.

Putting aside the academic relationship, the professors also need to be prepared to receive them, as Lockhart revealed that there are quite a few wizards in the United States.

Lockhart also said that the reason Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry arrived so quickly was entirely due to his efforts.

"Mr. Dawn, the headmaster of Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is a fan of mine," Lockhart told the students. "I have given three anti-dark magic lectures at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and have a deep friendship with the young wizards there."

The students suddenly realized what was going on, and they clapped and looked at Lockhart with admiration. Lockhart just smiled faintly, as if it were nothing.

"We were discussing whether the course pace needs to be shortened after the arrival of foreign students?" Professor Snape suddenly turned to Lockhart, his face menacing. "What are your thoughts?"

"Hmm~" Lockhart thought for a moment, resting his chin on his hand, and said with a grin, "Teaching decision-making doesn't seem to be my strong suit."

"I must say," Professor Snape snorted, "if you could halve the number of times you show off, your course would progress by half."

The students covered their mouths and chuckled. Spellbook had been eyeing the Defense Against the Dark Arts professorship for more than a year or two, but had failed to secure it each year.

In the past, it would have been fine, but this year Professor Lockhart loves to show off, which is the type that the Stankov Church hates the most, so sure enough, the Stankov Church started criticizing him.

The students no longer cared what Lockhart said next; they sensed from his words that the teaching pace would be faster this year!

At the Slytherin table, Lilith cleared her throat, and the little snakes knew she had something to say. And the topic was mostly about Moriarty.

"Moriarty, do you think we'll have more classes?" Lilith asked.

The surrounding snakes exchanged knowing smiles and a knowing look.

Moriarty swallowed the steak in his mouth and said, "Increasing the number of classes is indeed a good way to speed up the course progress, and that possibility cannot be ruled out."

At that moment, Violet picked up a glass of blood-red juice from the table, her eyes fixed on Moriarty. "Here. Drink."

Since Violet enrolled in Slytherin, this blood-red juice has appeared on the table. At first, the little snakes thought it was a new drink made by house-elves, but after Moriarty warned them, they learned that it was Violet's special drink.

Considering that Violet was a vampire, the little snakes gradually learned what was inside.

Now, seeing Violet hand the juice to Moriarty, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

Lilith frowned. Violet gave her a seemingly provocative look when she handed the juice to Moriarty.

Violet and Moriarty are getting close, which has caused dissatisfaction among many girls. Lilith has to suspect that Violet has some special fetish.

Lilith's expression softened when she saw Moriarty refuse to drink the juice.

Suddenly she felt someone tugging at her robe. Turning around, she saw it was Senior Gemma, who looked like she had something to say, so she went over to her.

Gemma whispered, "Lilith, don't you think Ventura seems like a lesbian?"

Lilith hesitated, then asked, "You mean he likes Moriarty?"

Gemma exclaimed, "Oh dear!" and sighed, "The important thing isn't Vantor, it's Moriarty's attitude!"

Lilith was shocked: "Could it be...?"

Moriarty noticed the two girls' odd expressions and asked curiously, "What are you whispering about? Can I hear you?"

"No, no!"

"No, no, no, I didn't say anything!"

The two women waved their hands repeatedly, a look of embarrassment flashing across their faces.

Gemma winked at Lilith, said "I'm full," and pulled Lilith away.

Moriarty looked completely innocent; they hadn't always acted this way.

Suddenly, I felt a small hand place on my thigh and gently tap it.

Moriarty looked at Violet, the little vampire with her head down, a smile on her face, as if she had said something, or as if she hadn't said anything at all.

"Vantra," Moriarty put down his knife and fork, stood up, "You're coming with me for tonight's detention."

Violet's brows furrowed with secret delight as she lowered her head and followed Moriarty.

The little snakes laughed gleefully. Marcus, watching Moriarty's retreating figure, said sadly, "Jericho, have you noticed that Mr. Moriarty spends less time playing with us?"

However, he searched the entire dining table but couldn't find Jericho. He then looked for Jericho at the Ravenclaw table and saw Helena, but still couldn't find Jericho.

"Blanche is currently in Hermes, busy with an alchemical experiment," Sordaya reminded him.

Marcus looked away, somewhat surprised.

Hermes is an alchemy society founded by Moriarty. Jericho has been cramming on alchemy lately, to the point that he's even skipping meals.

"So Vandro got Jericho's seat, huh." Soldaya snorted indignantly. The seat to Moriarty's left, which symbolized the second-in-command, was his dream since entering the school!

But now Violet has won him over.

Moriarty and Violet were naturally unaware of what happened at the dinner table after they left.

The thirteen vampires share a common ancestor, Cain.

Every child has heard of Cain's parents: Adam and Eve, who ate the apple from the Garden of Eden.

Therefore, the thirteen vampires inherited some special abilities and knowledge, including legends about immortality.

The thirteen vampires can be divided into two factions.

The full name of the "Secret Alliance," also known as the "Cammalilla Party," includes Vandro, Bruch, Gangero, Mycavian, Nosferatu, Toredor, and Remuel.

That is, the Secret Service.

A prophecy about immortality has been passed down through generations of the Camarilla!

The other party is the Demon Party.

Its full name is "The Feast of the Demons," also known as "The Sabat Party."

There are only two vampires, Lesenbra and Tzimis.

They do not pursue immortality.

Aside from the two parties, the four vampires Asamet, Setet, Giovanni, and Lefno remain neutral and have good relations with both parties.

(End of this chapter)