Hogwarts: From Selling White Peppers to Becoming a God

Chapter 250 I am the mole

Trelawney's prophecy didn't cause much of a stir, as it didn't point to any specific person or event. Similar prophecies weren't numerous, but they weren't few either; the Department of Mysteries had so many prophecy orbs, each corresponding to a real prophecy.

Of all those present, only Murphy was truly shocked.

Even Tom, the protagonist of the prophecy in Murphy's mind, didn't react much.

The five young wizards were punished with confinement for violating school rules, and Murphy also checked the antidote made by Snape and felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

So Harry was able to return to his male body that very day and was finally able to attend classes normally.

When Snape woke up, he had a splitting headache. He did remember being tied up by Murphy and taken to drink yesterday, and he seemed to have said a lot of things he wouldn't normally say. However, even when he used Legilimency on himself, he couldn't recall saying anything else besides Lily.

Murphy seems to be very dissatisfied with Dumbledore; he even said he wanted him to be the headmaster.

But it was just drunken talk, and Snape didn't take it seriously.

Everything seemed to have returned to normal, but as soon as Tom returned to his dormitory, he discovered that the Book of Guidance had been updated.

Main quest: Obtain the recipe for the elixir of immortality. Completed!

"Quest Reward: Illusion Charm"

This time, there was no reminder to "prepare to receive the reward" at all. Tom felt a jolt in his mind, and his knowledge of the Disillusionment Charm came flooding back.

However, he felt no joy at the increase in power, only a deep sense of fear.

He suddenly realized a problem.

How does the Book of Guidance know that it has completed its mission?

He didn't even accept the task; he hadn't touched the notebook for a long time to avoid further contact with the Book of Guidance.

But it still considers itself to have completed the task.

Is it constantly monitoring and reading its own mind?

The Book of Guidance can forcibly implant memories into one's mind, but can it control one's actions?

If so, was his desire to get rid of the other person also under their surveillance?

But then he let out a long breath and suppressed those thoughts.

Thinking too much is useless. Even if his fate is sealed, he cannot sit idly by and wait for death. He must struggle.

Now that we know the formula for the elixir of immortality, let's figure out how to gather the materials first.

……

Meanwhile, Dumbledore listened to Professor McGonagall's explanation, pondered for a moment, and said, "You mean Sybil made the prophecy to Murphy and Lucas?"

"Yes, she looked very unusual. It seemed like a real prophecy. She even held both of their hands at the time. However, the prophecy sounded strange. It mentioned a savior and a prophet, but there were no clues about them."

Dumbledore nodded, then suddenly remembered something. "Lucas's name only appeared in the Admission Book before he entered the school, right, Minerva?"

"Yes. I checked several times in July and didn't miss any names. Lucas's name must have appeared after that."

Dumbledore paused for a moment. "Who sent the letter that alerted us to the discovery of a student?"

"It seems to be the Department of Magical Accidents and Disasters..." Professor McGonagall said, though she couldn't recall the specific writer.

Dumbledore opened the drawer on the table, his fingers rummaging through the drawer, which had been enchanted with a powerful Unseen Stretching Charm and contained tens of thousands of letters, for a moment, and a letter automatically jumped into his hand.

He unfolded it.

"Dear Vice Principal Minerva McGonagall:"

In handling a magical outburst incident, our company discovered a boy at Reed Orphanage—Lucas Tom Brettson. Our investigation has revealed that he is the cause of the outburst. Since his age is close to the enrollment age at your esteemed school, but he seems to know nothing about Hogwarts, we are writing to remind him. We request that a professor be dispatched to meet with him and arrange his enrollment.

Selica Wood, Deputy Director of the Memory Deletion Command, Department of Magical Accidents and Disasters.

"Selica Wood." Dumbledore thought for a moment, then took out a few more letters from the drawer. After a short while, he read them all.

These are mostly letters from Kingsley over the past few years. He mentioned Selica Wood twice, but more often her brother, Alex Wood.

The latter was confirmed to have worked for Murphy Darkholm, in charge of potion ingredients.

Last year, both of them took up positions at the Ministry of Magic, with one becoming the Director of the Floo Network Administration and the other the Deputy Director of the Memory Deletion Command.

Neither of them had any relevant experience before this.

"Murphy... Tom..."

Dumbledore pondered, his mind replaying the words he had overheard standing in the corner that night after Christmas.

"I saw freedom."

free.

What's holding you back, Tom?

……

After Easter, students' academic workload becomes very heavy, and some top students—such as Hermione—have already started preparing for their exams in advance.

However, not all students prioritize exams.

For example, Harry gathered his friends together again that day, saying, "I know why Snape wanted the Philosopher's Stone."

"You still doubt Snape?" Hermione asked.

Hermione first became suspicious of Snape after seeing him chant a spell on the day of the Quidditch match. Now that she knows why Snape hates Harry, although she still finds the incident strange, her suspicions about Snape have lessened considerably.

"He also broke through the trapdoor, remember? He got bitten by Fluffy. Why would he go there if he wasn't trying to steal the Philosopher's Stone?" Harry said.

"Perhaps he was just worried about the Philosopher's Stone, which is why he checked the trap?" Tom said.

"Perhaps. But it's also possible that he's going to get the Philosopher's Stone, to resurrect his master," Harry said.

"What?" No one understood.

"Snape was a Death Eater. At least he used to be," Harry said, dropping a bombshell. "Sirius wrote to me, and although he was vague, Snape loved dark magic when he was in school, and he often hung out with some shady characters, most of whom later became Death Eaters."

"That's why he told Professor Murphy that he knew a lot about death, and that's why he said Voldemort hadn't told him about the recipe for the resurrection potion."

"Who could possibly be taught knowledge by Voldemort? Only the Death Eaters!"

Harry's speculation was reasonable. In fact, after overhearing Snape and Murphy's conversation that day, everyone had the same suspicion.

"So, you suspect Snape stole the Philosopher's Stone to resurrect Voldemort?"

"That's right!" Harry said.

If Harry's initial intention to stop Snape was merely out of hostility towards him, now he genuinely feels a threat to his survival.

Voldemort was the dark monster who killed his parents.

He has simply disappeared, but almost everyone believes he is still alive.

If he were to truly be resurrected, the first person he would likely have to deal with would be himself, the one who had defeated him once before.

What will he do then?

Are you suggesting I wash my neck and wait?

“I’ve figured it out now,” Harry said. “Even if it wasn’t Snape, it’s certain that someone wanted to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, as the Gringotts robbery proved. And as Professor Murphy said, if a wizard wanted to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, then the elixir of immortality, or the potion of resurrection, would be its only purpose.”

"Even if it wasn't Snape, someone else must have wanted to steal the Philosopher's Stone and resurrect Voldemort!" Harry said.

Tom swallowed hard.

Brother, you're right.

That person was me.

(End of this chapter)