Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

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It was a structure close to the soul, similar to a ghost, but more special.

But there is no doubt about it - they are not illusions, but really exist here.

"Resurrection Stone, Ryan."

At this moment, Dumbledore gently pointed out the truth.

"You've undoubtedly heard the story of the Peverell brothers and the legend of the Deathly Hallows—this gem is one of the three."

"It doesn't actually bring people back to life, but rather summons the soul of the person you most desire to see... It's a reflection of the soul that exists on the other side of the veil."

He spoke eloquently, and seemed to be extremely knowledgeable about the Resurrection Stone, or to have conducted very in-depth research on it.

"They may not be real—because only the person holding the Resurrection Stone can see them. But at least in front of the user of the Resurrection Stone, they are no different from real souls."

After hearing what Dumbledore said, Ryan was also stunned.

He had, of course, heard the story of the Peverell brothers—it was well-known in the wizarding world.

They lived in the magical world around 1200 AD. It is said that they met the god of death during their travels and were given three holy artifacts.

The first holy weapon is a magic wand with supreme power.

The second holy artifact is a stone that has the power to resurrect the dead.

The third holy artifact is a cloak that has the power to hide from the search of the god of death.

Legend has it that if one collects all three holy artifacts, one can become the master of the god of death.

However, Ryan never thought that the legend was true.

But now, Dumbledore told him.

This legend is true.

"What is he talking about? What Grim Reaper?"

At this time, Ryan's mother Avni obviously heard what Dumbledore said.

"Ryan, who is he? This outfit... is he a wizard?"

Ryan's father, Renault, asked in confusion and caution.

So Ryan was stunned.

From their reactions, he could tell they were both Muggles, but...

"You know the wizard...father?"

He uttered this long-lost name with some hesitation.

"Oh, of course!"

Renault said proudly.

"I've seen these mysterious guys before during archaeological excavations, and..."

He said so, but he hesitated at the end.

But Ryan didn't care.

It was not until this moment that he knew the identity of his father - it seemed that he was an archaeologist during his lifetime.

But Ryan had never heard of this!

Avni added, "I've always wanted your father to change his job and stay away from those freaks and ancient corpses, especially after you were born... I dare say our unfortunate ending must be because he broke a taboo again..."

She muttered to her husband.

Ryan could almost imagine what she would have been like if she hadn't died - a gentle, doting, slightly superstitious Muggle mother.

Therefore, Ryan did not tell his parents that he lived in Silver Lime Tree Welfare House, nor did he tell them that the so-called 'Uncle Eric' sent him to the welfare house after taking their inheritance.

"I'm doing very well."

Ryan just smiled.

“Oh, that’s good!”

Renault Elias said: "I'm sorry, Ryan. I brought you into this world, but I couldn't raise you. I..."

He seemed to want to say something else.

But Ryan saw that his words seemed to be stuck in his throat.

"Father?"

Ryan saw that the reflection of his parents' souls suddenly became quiet.

Then...

An indescribable voice appeared in Ryan's ear.

It was a sound Ryan had never heard before, a sound he had never even imagined.

The sound seemed like the after-echo of thunder and lightning when it finally died down amidst the roar.

The sound was like the smoke from the last embers of a bonfire.

The sound seemed like the final pause after the wind and rain.

The voice seemed to echo from the ancient past, intersecting with his future time and destiny.

The sound was like an echo from all living things.

"I (I)..."

What is He saying, what is He calling?

but...

"Buzz!"

The next moment, Ryan saw a flash of magical light from the thick gray fog of the Resurrection Stone.

Green, yellow, red and blue - the four colors of light seemed to disperse the thick fog.

They seemed to cut Ryan off from the sound.

then...

"Buzz!"

Ryan saw the reflection of his parents' souls disappear in the next moment, and along with it, the indescribable voice.

Instead, four familiar voices sounded in Ryan's ears.

The four voices were very weak, almost feeble.

But Ryan could still clearly hear that the voices belonged to his four teachers.

"Keep that gem, Ryan—you can study it, but don't delve too deeply into it... It will be a great asset to you, but not now."

This is the voice of Hufflepuff.

"Don't tell anyone what happened today, boy—and...you have to be careful of my descendants."

This is the voice of Slytherin.

"He has seen you. You have at most three years... Ryan—within three years, find what we left for you."

This is the voice of Ravenclaw.

"You can do it! My little lion, I can't wait to fight alongside you again..."

That was the voice of a Gryffindor.

Finally, the four voices became distant and faint, and finally disappeared.

Ryan also saw that the thick gray fog inside the gem gradually sank into the gem.

"Ryan?"

Then he was awakened by Dumbledore's voice.

"What's wrong with you? What did your parents say?"

Ryan looked up and met Dumbledore's gentle eyes.

This made Ryan realize that even someone as powerful as Dumbledore didn't seem to notice what had just happened to Ryan.

The four giants - and the owner of the mysterious voice, their magic power and methods seem to far exceed that of the most powerful white wizard of the contemporary era.

"Oh, nothing."

Ryan followed the instructions of his four teachers.

He did not tell Dumbledore what had just happened, but just spoke quietly.

"They just helped me confirm something, Mr. Principal."

"Sounds like a good thing?"

After hearing this, Dumbledore asked softly, as if thinking about something.

"of course."

Ryan nodded and said sincerely.

"Maybe there are some not-so-wonderful things, but... this is definitely a good thing."

He was sure that what had just happened was not his hallucination.

The voices of the four giants really appeared - they helped their disciples escape from certain disasters.

So he could be sure of at least one thing.