Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

As before, the other students all showed surprised expressions when they saw Lockhart appear in person.

The legendary Lockhart is now right before their eyes!

"Welcome, children of Slytherin and Gryffindor. Looking at you young people reminds me of myself when I was studying at Hogwarts."

Back then, I…

Lockhart has begun!

Before class started, he spent twenty minutes talking about his autobiography!

Then Lockhart picked up a test paper from the table.

"Students in the front, please pass your exam papers to the back. I'd like to take a headcount. I hope no one is absent from my class... Very good, very good. It seems everyone is here. You are not like the Ravenclaw students in the last class. I am very pleased."

They actually dared to tell such a lie, saying that Dumbledore allowed a student to skip class—do you believe that?

Hermione paused for a moment; she certainly knew who Lockhart was referring to.

Tom Riddle.

"Hey, I see some familiar faces. Third student in the second row, tell everyone your name."

Hermione glanced over and realized Lockhart was talking about her.

Hermione stood up. "Are you talking about me, Professor?"

"Yes."

We've been taking classes together for so long, everyone knows me...

Hermione silently wiped the sweat from her brow: "Professor, my name is Hermione, Hermione Granger."

“I know, Miss Granger, I mean you should tell your classmates about your performance at the bookstore. That was something to be proud of, wasn’t it?”

Hermione knew that Lockhart was referring to the time when Tom used his own body to participate in the competition.

“I’m sorry, Professor, that’s nothing to brag about,” Hermione said, refusing Lockhart’s offer.

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“Mr. Lockhart, that’s nothing to be proud of, just a small thing.”

Lockhart was rejected, but he didn't seem particularly angry. He just snapped his fingers and said, "No, you may not know it now, but once you're in my position... I believe you will be, you will achieve that in the future."

"You'll understand how important reputation is when you reach my position."

Hermione declined, saying, "No, Professor. But Professor, may I ask you a question?"

Lockhart chuckled, "Of course, what kind of question is it?"

"I heard that this morning, during the last class, one of the Ravenclaw students was absent?"

Mr. Lockhart nodded: "Yes, that's right. What happened? I remember it was a boy named Tom. You mustn't follow his example. Here, I'd like to make a rule: no one is allowed to take leave from my class without my permission. If anyone does, I'll give you an A (pass) at most!"

"Professor, have you talked to Tom about this?" Hermione's fist hardened, and her hand slowly clenched in the audience.

Those around them naturally witnessed this scene.

Ron and Harry, who were sitting next to him, changed their expressions.

"Harry, Hermione won't be angry here, will she?"

"If she gets angry directly at the professor, how many points will we Gryffindor students lose?"

Harry shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either, but it seemed that Hermione was really angry.

"us……"

Harry held up a finger and drew it to his lips, signaling Ron not to speak.

Give it to Hermione!

Even if Hermione can't solve it, Tom will definitely show up!

Even though Tom doesn't seem to be at school right now, but...

In short, Harry knew that if Hermione was wronged, Tom would always come back no matter where he was.

“Professor… I mean, as a professor, you should at least have spoken to Tom first, instead of making this decision on your own!”

Lockhart frowned slightly: "Hermione, I thought you would be a sensible child. You should know that here, on this platform, I am the professor!!!"

Don't forget who you are. You are just students, and I, Gilderoy Lockhart, am your professor. I have the authority to grade your final grades!

Hermione, could you please take back what you just said?

Hermione scoffed, "What do you think, Professor?"

Suddenly, Ron raised his hand and stood up: "Mr. Lockhart, my stomach hurts a little. May I go to the toilet first?"

"Do you have to interrupt me now?! It seems Gryffindor isn't all that great after all!!!"

Lockhart yelled, "Get out, and don't come back for this class!"

Ron thanked him and hurriedly left the classroom.

Instead of going to the toilet, he ran straight towards the dormitory.

On his way to the dormitory, Ron found Lee Sue and Terry.

Ron rushed forward and grabbed the two who were about to leave.

"Terry, huff... huff..."

"Ron? Catch your breath first, don't run yourself to death." Terry looked at Ron with a puzzled expression and helped him to sit down on a chair next to him. "Do you need me to get you a glass of water, Ron?"

"No, none of that matters. Can you get in touch with Tom?"

Terry nodded: "It should be possible."

But you have to tell us what happened first.

“Hermione and Professor Lockhart are arguing in class.” Ron coughed as he spoke, ignoring his fatigue.

He ran all the way here.

After running over, Ron realized how poor his physical strength was.

……

Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom.

The number of people on the battlefield has increased.

It wasn't just Hermione; Harry saw that Hermione and Lockhart almost got into a fight, so he quickly stood up to smooth things over.

Draco even stood directly next to Hermione, but not to help Hermione; he was helping Tom.

Tom is still at home, how can he allow Lockhart to say such things about him!

Besides... Lockhart is a liar, what makes you say that about Tom?

The situation gradually escalated, and by the time Lockhart realized that many students were looking at him with a fierce glint in their eyes, he was already out of control.

"What are you all doing? Sit down! I'm the professor!"

“A professor, a qualified professor, would never talk about his status.” Hart retorted with his venomous words.

His eyes were almost expressionless, but Harry's anger could be seen in them.

"Harry, why are you messing around with them too!"

“I’m not being silly. I used to think Professor Snape was the most annoying professor, but now I feel you’re not much better.”

I think Hermione is right. You should at least try to understand Tom before saying those things. What you're doing is...so irresponsible."

Lockhart slammed the book he was holding onto the table: "You'll regret this. I'll tell Professor Dumbledore, and I'll have him punish you!"

After saying that, Lockhart left the classroom.

As Lockhart walked down the street, he kept thinking about that name.

Tom Riddle.

Who exactly is this guy, and why do all the children have a kind of...trust towards him?

Lockhart was somewhat annoyed.

Why is Tom... more popular than him?

He was just a student, just an ordinary student.

He was somewhat unwilling. Lockhart felt that no one could replace him, and he would not allow such a thing to happen!

“Professor Lockhart, you look very upset.” Lockhart bumped into a professor while walking down the street.

Professor Pomona Sprout.

This professor was known for his gentleness and kindness at Hogwarts.

“Professor Sprout, do you know Tom?” Lockhart asked.

"Tom? Of course I know him. Little Tom is one of our finest children at Hogwarts, but he probably won't be coming to class this semester. What a shame."

Lockhart swallowed hard: "So... what was your final score for him?"

"Of course it's an O, Professor Lockhart. It's such a pity you didn't get to meet little Tom. He's a child who works so hard it's heartbreaking. Once you've seen his efforts, I believe anyone would give him an O. He deserves it."

Lockhart: "Even if he didn't come to class?"

“Classes?” Professor Sprout chuckled. “Tom doesn’t need to attend classes anymore. I even wish he would ask for leave from my herbalism class, but he hasn’t, even though I have nothing to teach him.”

Lockhart swallowed.

He didn't quite understand what Professor Sprout meant.

What do you mean by saying there's nothing Tom can learn?

Is that guy named Tom really that amazing?

"So, Professor Lockhart, what happened?"

“Hmm…no, nothing happened.” Lockhart shook his head. “Have a pleasant day, Professor Sprout.”

"That would be great. Have a wonderful day. This is your first time attending Hogwarts, so I hope you have a good experience."