Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

Travel, study? Or do something else?

Tom shook his head, indicating he didn't know: "If it were me, I would probably relax."

"What do you mean by relaxation..."

"Of course, I'll continue studying magic, potions, and all sorts of other knowledge! Knowledge brings me joy, and I want to study magic for the rest of my life!"

Dumbledore shook his head with amusement.

He forgot that the person lying in front of him was Tom Riddle.

This child only finds joy in learning; to him, nothing seems to compare to magical knowledge.

Hermione is the same... except that Hermione has become somewhat obsessed.

In Hermione's eyes, it seems that what makes her happiest is surpassing Tom, rather than experiencing the joy of magic.

"Hmm... It's a tough choice. I really want you to have a holiday, but when I think about how tired and overworked you will be after the holiday, I suddenly don't want to anymore."

Tom: "?"

"Professor, are you targeting me?"

Dumbledore nodded: "Yes, young sir."

How could a school principal say such a thing in front of children!

I am your student, Professor Dumbledore!

“Perhaps… let me think about it.” Dumbledore rubbed his forehead. “You could do something more interesting during the holidays, like… by the way! Do you know someone who was also a student at Hogwarts? His name is Lockhart.”

“I know,” Tom nodded. “Lockhart, that liar.”

I was fortunate enough to participate in his competition and even won a medal.

"Oh, you already know about this? Then perhaps I should try a different approach."

Tom suddenly snapped out of his daze and sat up in bed: "Professor, are you planning to send me somewhere else?"

"Yes, I absolutely cannot let you continue to study so hard during the holidays. Your current magical knowledge is enough, child. I hope you can experience the fun of the wizarding world instead of studying magic all day long."

You should know that magic is something you can never learn completely. Even if you study it your whole life, there will always be new magic waiting for you. But there are many more things in this world that bring joy.

"Oh, right, I remember you and Draco had some kind of conflict, didn't you? And coincidentally, you haven't experienced the life of a real magical family yet."

Tom: "...? Professor, you want me to live with the Malfoys? No, no, no, that would be too much of a bother for them. I'd rather live with Professor Snape for the rest of my life, or Professor Sprout would be fine too."

“It seems you’d be happy to.” Dumbledore ignored Tom’s words and nodded to himself. “I’ll go and tell Malfoy beforehand.”

He's a Death Eater, Professor!

Tom thought angrily to himself.

But Tom didn't say it aloud because he needed evidence.

"Professor, I remember your relationship with Mr. Lucius was rather strained, right? Lucius seems to have tried to remove you from your position as principal on several occasions..."

"Oh?" Dumbledore feigned ignorance and said, "Is that so? It's your imagination, child. Don't worry, I'll arrange everything for you. The letter has already been sent, and he will come to pick you up tomorrow."

Misha and Isabel will remain at Hogwarts and await your arrival. The next time we meet, they will be first-year students. I assure you, Tom, that Misha and Isabel will be kept in perfect danger.

Tom: "Professor, when did you notify Malfoy? When was the letter written?"

"Two hours ago."

"Then what were you hesitating for so long! Professor Dumbledore, you are so hypocritical! You always come with answers and a purpose!"

Dumbledore smiled and said, "No, I was indeed a little troubled at first. Although I am an old man, I still hesitate when faced with some things."

What are you hesitating for!

"What should I eat for a late-night snack?"

Tom: "..."

Are you making fun of me?

"Also, Hogwarts officially starts in a month, but you don't need to attend classes. Anyway, these courses don't matter to you, so why don't you go live with the Malfoys for a while?"

"No! I don't want to, Professor! Please consider my feelings!"

"Boom boom boom——"

A knock came at the door, and after Dumbledore responded, a blond middle-aged man opened the door.

The middle-aged man looked rather unwell, as he was getting on in years.

Upon seeing Tom, the middle-aged man frowned: "Professor Dumbledore, you want me to take this child? You should know that I already have a sufficiently troublesome, stupid idiot at home."

Dumbledore smiled at Lucius: "You'll like him. He's a very obedient boy and Severus's student. He excels in Potions, Herbalism, and Charms."

"But he will probably still need to attend classes next semester."

Dumbledore waved his hand: "Attending classes is no longer important to him. I would prefer him to experience the life of a wizard and see what the difference is between a Muggle and a wizard."

“Hmph.” Lucius glanced at Tom. “I remember your name is Tom Riddle, right? I’ll have Draco pick you up in two weeks.”

After saying this, he picked up his scepter, turned around, and walked out the door.

Before leaving, Lucius turned and glanced at Tom, his eyes fixed on him. After a long while, Lucius disappeared into the corner.

"Professor, what if something happens to me at the Malfoys' house?"

Dumbledore shook his head: "No, for my sake and Severus's sake, you'll be fine. If anything happens to you, Severus will be furious and come to their house."

"What if something happens to the Malfoy family?"

"That's even less likely. The mysterious man has already left. As I told you, he won't reappear anytime soon. You have plenty of time to enjoy the life of a wizard."

Dumbledore patted Tom on the head: "Son, you always think too much, as if you live each day as if it were your last. That's not right."

Dumbledore suddenly felt that Tom had a childlike quality to him.

Other children are always worried about this and that, but Tom was always confident.

Now... it seems he can also worry about an unfamiliar area, and be afraid of strangers.

After all, Lucius is so...

Tom suddenly spoke, interrupting Dumbledore's thoughts.

“I’m not referring to the Mysterious Man, I mean… um… Professor, what if I accidentally do something at the Malfoys’ house that makes them… cough cough.”

"Are you crazy?" Dumbledore's lips twitched.

He never said anything about letting Tom go to someone else's house to cause trouble!

"For example, a house-elf once helped me a lot. If I accidentally let him regain his freedom, do you think Mr. Lucius would kill me?"

"He'll beat you up."

Tom nodded: "Yes, that's what I mean, but what if they can't beat me?"

Dumbledore suddenly fell silent. He removed his hand from Tom's head and said wearily, "You should rest now, Tom. I hope you have sweet dreams tonight."

Dumbledore did not answer Tom's question, but instead left the school hospital and went straight to his office.

"boom!"

Dumbledore forcefully opened the office door and then slammed it shut.

The Sorting Hat, who was drooping his eyes in the corner, saw Dumbledore's loss of composure, blinked, and perked up.

It saw Dumbledore coming towards it!

Dumbledore grabbed the tip of his hat!

"Why! Tom can take out the Gryffindor sword!"

Did you assign him to the wrong department?

“Absolutely right, Professor. Do you also think he should go to Gryffindor? I still reserve my opinion; Ravenclaw is the best fit for Tom.”

"No!" Dumbledore exclaimed. "He should go to Slytherin!"

Or… Azkaban would suit him too!

Chapter 90 Draco feels he's invincible again! (4k)

That day, many night owls appeared at Hogwarts.

This was probably the latest everyone had stayed up in the school's history.

The entire campus was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Everyone held their drinks and enjoyed them in the dormitory.

They actually wanted to drink alcohol, but that would be against the rules, so they opted for beverages instead.

"Have you heard? The mysterious man infiltrated the school and was defeated by Headmaster Dumbledore. I always said Headmaster Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard!"

"Your information is incorrect. I heard it wasn't Professor Dumbledore who dealt with the mysterious figure, but another mysterious figure..."

Another mysterious person?

The other students raised their eyebrows, looking at the boy who had spoken with some curiosity.

The boy held up a finger, pretending to be mysterious: "Professor Dumbledore arrived late and saw that mysterious man and the Dark Lord fighting. I heard that they were both very skilled in magic, and the Dark Lord couldn't defeat them no matter how hard he tried."

Moreover, the identity of that mysterious person is…

At this point, the boy fell silent and didn't continue speaking, while the others beside him were extremely anxious.

"Tell me, who is it?"

"I don't know either, I heard it was Merlin."

"Merlin?!" Several people covered their mouths and exclaimed in surprise. "Are you kidding me? How could Merlin possibly be at Hogwarts? Besides, Merlin should already be..."

He should be dead!

So many years have passed, how could Merlin still be alive? Even a wizard couldn't survive that long.

"I've only heard about it. It's said that the person is the reincarnation of Merlin. Do you know what reincarnation is? Hmph, Merlin was a very powerful wizard. Of course he could do something like that."

"No, who told you that? I don't think your information is very reliable."