Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

Before Tom could even stand up, the office door was suddenly opened.

Professor Sprout was full of energy. He rushed to Tom's side and ruffled Tom's hair, saying, "Little Tom, I'm so happy to see you, so very happy! Today really is my lucky day. I knew you would come back to see me."

"Professor, it's been a long time." Tom smiled gently. "I've been away these past few days and brought you some gifts. Actually, I've wanted to give them to you for a long time, but I just haven't had the time."

“My child, your return is the best gift!” Professor Sprout wiped his eyes with a handkerchief. “Good heavens, you’ve lost weight. Did the Malfoys not feed you properly? I’ll talk to Lucius about it later.”

Say it – to start an argument.

If he can't win the argument, Professor Sprout will use other methods to make Lucius submit.

Sprout looked at Tom and suddenly had some other feelings.

She sensed a faint, mysterious aura emanating from Tom.

"Tom?"

"Professor, please go ahead."

"What have you been doing all this time? Why do I have this feeling... um... a very strange feeling? I feel like you, like Professor Albus, have something I can't understand...?"

Tom shook his head: "I didn't do anything, I just studied some magic and experienced the life of wizards, which was very interesting."

"That's good, that's good. If you have time, you should go see Professor Snape. He misses you a lot... No! You'd better not see him. Professor Snape is a jerk. He always curses you whenever he sees you. He doesn't know how to appreciate things."

Tom noticed that Professor Sprout had changed how he addressed Severus Snape.

He used to be "Professor Severus," but now he's "Professor Snape."

It seems that Professor Snape and Professor Sprout have also had some disagreements.

Tom didn't realize that he was the source of the conflict: "Professor Sprout, look at the gift I brought you."

Professor Sprout opened the box Tom handed him, and his expression changed drastically when he saw what was inside: "This is... Dragon Herb? Where did you get this?"

I've heard that the Dragon Herb only grows in extremely hot environments, such as volcanoes, and it also requires a giant dragon to nourish it with her nutrients..."

Professor Sprout remembered the dragon Tom had brought to the school.

"Do you know about its effects, Professor?"

"Of course, it can heal a wizard from all his injuries. As long as he's not dead, he can stay alive. And he can be nurtured. I'll try to do it in a greenhouse."

Tom shook his head: "It can't be cultivated, which is why it's so precious. This is a gift for you. You can soak it in water and drink it when you get back. The Dragon Herb can restore your youthful appearance."

Lockhart, who was listening to their conversation, was dumbfounded.

Are Tom's relationships with the professors... all so special?

Professor McGonagall refused to meet with Tom in order not to violate her principles.

Professor Sprout and Tom... didn't seem like friends, rather...

Tom is like her child!

Only a conversation between a child and a mother can make someone so relaxed, right?

In addition, there were things Snape had said to him before.

I am Tom's godfather!

Flitwick is also the headmaster of Ravenclaw, so he'll probably turn a blind eye to Tom's behavior.

Looking at it this way, isn't the entire Hogwarts under Tom's control?

Do not!

wrong!

There is one more person.

Albus Dumbledore.

Throughout the entire process, Professor Dumbledore never made his stance clear.

Besides, it was Dumbledore who invited me back to school, so he definitely wouldn't side with Tom.

After all, only a wise and powerful wizard like Dumbledore could know how precious my strength is, only him!

Before Lockhart could finish his thoughts, Tom saw a fiery red phoenix fly back from outside the door, land on Tom's shoulder, and chirp and chatter about something.

“Galo is ignoring you? Here’s what we’ll do, Fox, go to the cafeteria and bring some food over. Don’t let Galo’s big size fool you, she’s a glutton. Try to choose some sweet things.”

"It's been so long since I've seen you. Why don't you come with me when I leave?"

Fox smiled and circled around Tom twice, but did not agree with Tom's words.

Kidnapping failed —

Tom sighed.

Why is it so difficult to abduct a phoenix?

One day I'll make Professor Dumbledore owe me a huge sum of money, and then I'll take his phoenix with me.

Oh, it seems I still owe Dumbledore a sum of money.

That's fine.

Ordinary things were all connected.

But Tom became extraordinary in Lockhart's eyes.

Fox?

Isn't that Dumbledore's phoenix?

Why is Dumbledore's phoenix now showing favor to a student?

And judging from their demeanor, this wasn't their first encounter.

Could it be...?

Lockhart swallowed.

I guessed wrong. Dumbledore wasn't unsupportive; he had already sided with Tom.

Fox's overtures are the best proof of this!

Oh no, is Dumbledore the headmaster of Hogwarts, or is Tom the headmaster?

What kind of place did I come to, and what kind of person did I offend?

Lockhart was deeply disturbed; he didn't even know how to start a conversation with Tom.

At that moment, Lockhart felt... he could resign.

Chapter 112 Tom's Wizarding Duel (4k)

Hogwarts is terrifying!

This was the conclusion Lockhart reached after meeting Tom.

A giant hand covered the entire Hogwarts.

And that's not the scariest thing. What's the scariest thing?

The owner of this large hand is a student!

He's a first-grade student!

Whenever I mentioned the name "Tom" in other classrooms...

The wizards who had previously worshipped him immediately changed their expressions, eager to pull out their wands and challenge him to a duel on the spot.

Professor Sprout, who was originally very kind and benevolent, immediately changed his expression after hearing about Tom.

They don't even eat dinner with me.

Professor Snape... that seemingly cold professor, even came directly to me and said that Tom was his child.

Lockhart couldn't even fathom how Tom had done it.

How long has he been in school?

Less than a year!

In less than a year, he not only won the hearts of all the students, but also the professors!

I've "written" so many books and read so many stories, but without a doubt, no one can compare to Tom to this day.

He truly is one of the most powerful wizards.

“I…I think I should take a break for a while. I suddenly remembered that I have some things to do outside…” Lockhart suddenly said urgently.

“Professor Lockhart,” Tom grabbed his arm, “Professor, you’re not thinking of resigning, are you?”

“How could I possibly resign! I would never run away! I am Lockhart!” Lockhart’s face turned red.

Tom's words had exposed his thoughts, and he wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"If that's the case, that would be best. After all, you know you're a well-known celebrity. If you left at this time... well, I mean, if you abandoned your mission at Hogwarts and ran away, then all the students would know about it."

You know, kids our age love to gossip. They can spread the news about what you do all day long.

At that time, I estimate your book will be...

Tom's lips curled into a slight smile: "I'm sorry for the trouble, but... Professor Lockhart, didn't you ask me to come back?"

Lockhart: "..."

If he had known Tom was like this, he wouldn't have let Tom come back!

This guy was so terrifying that even he felt fear.

“I won’t do that, Tom. I admit you’re good, but… I think you still have a lot to learn in Defense Against the Dark Arts class!”

For example... can you defend against my magic? After all, this is a defense lesson!

Every wizard must learn to attack and defend, otherwise, when facing an opposing wizard... you can't guarantee you'll always have the upper hand!

Tom stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "Professor, you have a point."

"Yes! That's what I mean. I hope you won't stop progressing because of your current achievements. I made the same mistake as you when I was young, but I corrected it in time!"

I have achieved my current reputation and strength through continuous hard work and self-improvement.