The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 540 A Day with a Bunch of Female Students

"Moriarty, you really have a lot of free time."

Professor Snape watched coldly as Moriarty held Cho Chang's hand with his left hand and Ginny stood on his right.

"If I were you, I would never waste precious time shopping with my girlfriend."

Professor Snape felt that Moriarty should spend more time on magic, even though Moriarty was already very talented.

Moriarty gave his dean a gentle, respectful smile.

He knew Snape meant no harm, he was just bad at expressing himself.

Ginny, on the other hand, was somewhat timid, even her breathing became cautious, and she tried to minimize her presence.

"This is the first time I've seen you at the crucible shop, Professor," Moriarty asked curiously.

Potions masters like Snape used custom-made cauldrons.

Snape didn't even consider the goods available on the market.

Just like Moriarty himself, he used various crucibles left behind by the Slytherin family.

"The fairy who made my cauldron had some mishaps, which delayed things." Snape strode toward the cauldron shop.

Moriarty's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that the turmoil he caused a few days ago led to changes within the Fairy organization?

If that's the case, then I'm very sorry, Professor Snape.

Moriarty caught up with Snape and said with a smile, "I have quite a few fine crucibles; I can provide them if the professor needs them."

"Keep it for yourself." Snape's cold expression softened slightly, and he stubbornly said, "The cauldrons here are quite good; I'll buy one for emergencies."

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we had a proper talk, Moriarty."

Snape looked at Moriarty with mixed feelings.

At only 15 years old, his magical abilities have surpassed those of 99% of wizards.

Now he is a leader of a faction, fighting against the world's most dangerous wizards.

The more remarkable Moriarty's achievements became, the more anxious Snape became.

There are countless open and covert attacks against you, and you're still going on dates with your young girlfriend!

"You're in fifth grade, and you haven't received your prefect appointment letter yet, have you?" Snape felt it necessary to remind him.

"But Miss Pilliwick has already received it." Snape deliberately lowered his voice, so much so that it would have been almost inaudible if Moriarty hadn't had such good hearing.

"Yes, this year's prefectural head appointment letter came a little later than in previous years."

"That's because someone deliberately obstructed it and insisted on replacing the Slytherin prefect."

As Snape recounted his story, Moriarty realized that the "replaced prefect" he was referring to was himself.

Moriarty didn't ask the silly question of "who was replaced?"

Even if you ask Snape, he won't answer.

Because we'll know tomorrow.

"They've already extended their reach into schools."

"Take care of yourself."

Snape's gaze suddenly fell on Moriarty, then he turned and left.

Moriarty remained where he was, savoring the deeper meaning of his words.

"Ha," Moriarty realized, "So Gamp found someone at the academy to fight me?"

"I'd like to see who he is!"

Moriarty pondered with great interest, his mind flashing through images of the Slytherin students.

who can that be?

Even after Moriarty accompanied Cho Chang and Ginny to buy the crucible, he still couldn't find the answer to this question.

Moriarty ran the Slytherin House like an ironclad fortress. It was understandable that some of the smaller snakes sided with Gamp due to family reasons, but it was impossible for them to openly oppose Moriarty.

Next, Moriarty took two female students for a stroll in Diagon Alley.

For Zhang Qiu and Jin Ni, it was undoubtedly a happy morning.

At noon, Moriarty had Luke take Cho Chang back to Slytherin Castle, while he went to Autry St. Catchbolt to take Ginny back to the Burrow.

The Weasleys warmly invited Moriarty to stay for lunch.

Moriarty politely declined.

He and Luna had arranged to go to Diagon Alley that afternoon to buy school supplies.

Coincidentally, the time I had arranged with Hermione was also in the afternoon.

Two more female students!

When Moriarty arrived at Luna's house, he found that Mr. Xenophilius was not home, and Luna was cooking alone.

"You can try my cooking," Luna said to Moriarty. "My rabbit bone soup is famous throughout the village, as well as cod sandwiches and wild vegetable salads."

Moriarty sat in a chair, reading "The Quibbler," and casually asked, "Do you cook often?"

"Yes," Luna put down the soup spoon and turned to Moriarty, "I'm always home alone."

It was only then that Moriarty remembered that Luna's mother was gone and her father was very busy.

He looked up as if to say something apologetic, but Luna lowered her head again to cook soup. Moriarty only saw Luna's blonde braid swing once.

"If you want to apologize, then there's no need. I'd much rather you keep your promise after Dad completes his mission."

Luna's soft, gentle, and uniquely ethereal voice came through the phone.

"Don't worry," Moriarty said slowly, "you will go to Sweden, I promise."

"Okay~ The soup is here~"

"Let me do it, be careful, it's hot." Moriarty used magic to bring a pot of hot soup to the table.

The two enjoyed a delicious and satisfying meal.

Moriarty then took Luna to Diagon Alley.

There weren't many students left in the afternoon, and Moriarty bet that if Luna came alone, she would definitely get ripped off by the vendors.

However, things are different when Moriarty is present.

Having purchased affordable and useful school supplies, Moriarty also gifted Luna a set of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

"You will become my good helper in the future, and your achievements will surpass Marcus and Newt Scamander."

Moriarty coiled Luna's braids up and said this.

Luna held the new book in her arms, reluctant to put it down.

As Moriarty left Flourish and Blotts, he saw Hermione on the street.

After a summer apart, Hermione's hair became smooth and shiny.

Hey! Senior~

Hermione spotted Moriarty from afar, raised her hand high, and waved it vigorously.

She jogged up to Moriarty, her face flushed slightly from the exertion.

Hermione was slightly out of breath: "Moriarty... the holidays went by so fast. Tomorrow I'll be a second-year Ravenclaw."

Moriarty naturally took Hermione's hand and began to talk casually: "Second-year courses are much more dangerous than first-year courses."

"Beware of the poisonous tentacles from the Herbalism Department."

"Those tentacles will suddenly grab you from behind."

"And for this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts class, you need to observe more and talk less, and don't make me worry."

Hermione thought her words, which were half concern and half advice, had fallen from the sky and left her feeling dizzy.

Hermione was overjoyed and her heart was set on Moriarty.

Hermione was just about to tell Moriarty how much she missed him when she heard Luna say quietly, "I have a feeling you two are thinking about something naughty."

Moriarty and Hermione exchanged a glance before quickly looking away.

Hermione blushed immediately, and even Moriarty seemed a little embarrassed.

Such keen intuition?

Little Luna.

Moriarty glanced at Luna, amazed that such a thing was being said by a younger schoolmate.

Indeed... um...

Moriarty ruffled Luna's blonde braids and coaxed her, "You're a natural Ravenclaw."

Then he introduced the two female students to each other.

Finally, Moriarty concluded, "If things go as expected, you two will be senior and junior from now on. Remember to help each other out!"

"Oh, so it's a relationship between a senior and a junior."

Hermione said meaningfully, giving Moriarty a strange look.

There was a hint of ambiguity that was hard to define.