Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

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"The only explanation is that they are the pure-blood family that has direct contact with Voldemort - so they are the ones leading the charge, rather than a more influential family like the Malfoys."

"So, what are the characteristics of the Dokhorov family?"

Ryan began to recall information about the Dokhorov family.

There are not many well-known members of this family, the most famous of whom is the Death Eater 'Antonin Dohorov' - he is one of Voldemort's most loyal and crazy Death Eaters.

It is said that he was a close friend of Barty Crouch's son, Barty Crouch Jr., and that he tortured many wizards during the war more than ten years ago.

In the memories of Frank and Alice, Ryan had also seen the hideous faces of these two people.

But apart from this vicious Death Eater, there is nothing else noteworthy about the Dohorov family - they are just an ordinary pure-blood family.

"so..."

When he thought of this, Ryan suddenly felt a sharp pain in his brain.

He felt tired, and countless memories were surging in his mind.

"It's time to use the crown."

So, he naturally knew what was going on.

That's right.

The state of almost accelerated thinking brought about by the crown will place a considerable burden on the soul.

After using it for a period of time, you must take it off and wear it again after a period of time.

The only exception is Rowena Ravenclaw herself - not only can she wear the tiara permanently, but it also remains on her head while she does so.

Soon, Ryan stopped inputting magic power.

Then the crown reappeared on his head—and he put it away.

Then...

"Ms. Rita Skeeter."

His gaze returned to Rita Skeeter in front of him.

At this moment, the other party looked at him with a look full of fear.

"Oh, it seems you realize your situation."

Ryan smiled and said, "Well, now we can talk."

And just as he said.

At this moment, Rita Skeeter's mentality has completely changed.

"I shouldn't have come... I shouldn't have come..."

At this moment, she deeply regretted the choice she had made.

That's right.

Ryan is a big celebrity in the wizarding world this year - ever since the title of 'Hufflepuff' spread throughout the wizarding world, no reporter has been reluctant to interview him.

But because he had been staying at Hogwarts, no reporter had ever succeeded.

And with the appearance of the miracle of St. Mungo's, coupled with the huge impact brought about by Sirius's subsequent prison escape.

Rita Skeeter finally couldn't sit still anymore.

She decided to take a risk and use her hitherto unknown trump card to forcibly steal information about the Hufflepuff heir.

And she successfully got the big news she wanted.

Ryan Elias was having a secret date with Miss Parkinson of the pure-blood family - although she couldn't hear clearly what they were saying due to the spell Ryan had cast, this was already big news.

Not to mention the powerful magic Ryan displayed at this moment, and his mysterious pet...

All of this made Rita Skeeter extremely excited.

Even when Ryan discovered him and pointed out his Animagus identity.

She wasn't actually too panicked.

Because similar things have actually happened before.

After all, although Rita's reports were exaggerated, they always had substance.

Naturally, some sufficiently perceptive Ministry officials or those in power would occasionally notice something - they might not know about Animagus, but they would at least know that Rita Skeeter had somehow eavesdropped on their secrets.

But it doesn't matter.

Because those in power did not dare to send her to Azkaban - doing so would not hide the evidence they had already obtained, but would make the situation more likely to get out of control.

In such circumstances, officials and those in power in the Ministry of Magic often choose to cooperate with Rita Skeeter.

This is also the reason why Rita's reports distort facts and often slander others, but she has always had a very high status in the news industry.

In Rita's opinion, Ryan was just a little wizard after all...she only needed to intimidate him a little to scare him away.

And if all else fails, she can choose to cooperate with Ryan... She will keep Ryan's secret, and Ryan will only need to accept her interview in the future.

But now, Rita realized it.

Ryan was not the simple little wizard she thought he was.

He didn't even seem like Dumbledore, a gentle and polite elder who played by the rules.

Quite the contrary...

"Ms. Skeeter, I don't like to push people—but I have to make sure you don't go out and talk nonsense... I have to protect my friends."

"I was going to erase your memory and turn you into an idiot, living in St. Mungo's forever."

Ryan's voice was soft.

"You should have heard that I have some connections with St. Mungo's Hospital... You will get the best ward."

And Rita could tell that Ryan's words at this moment were very sincere.

And this is indeed the case.

In the wizarding world thousands of years ago, eavesdropping on a wizard's secrets was enough to lead to a life-and-death duel.

And considering Rita's personal character... Ryan wouldn't even feel the slightest psychological burden in erasing her memory.

Then, Rita Skeeter's expression was filled with obvious fear.

"Don't... no... Elias... Mr. Elias - you can't do this, you can send me to Azkaban... I mean..."

She pleaded tremblingly.

"Yes, unregistered Animagus will be sent to Azkaban. The sentence is about four or five years?"

Ryan raised his eyebrows.

"But from your memory, you have close connections with the leaders of pure-blood families and quite a few Ministry of Magic officials – I guess it only takes you a year or two to get out of prison? And then look for an opportunity to take revenge on me?"

"I won't! I dare not... Mr. Elias, I beg you..."

Rita Skeeter was about to collapse.

Especially after seeing Ryan gently reach out his hand and snap his fingers at her, she was so scared that she almost fainted on the spot.

But after a moment, she found that nothing terrible seemed to have happened to her.

She looked up in confusion, and then saw an ominous piece of paper appear in front of her.

The paper is filled with magic, engraved with ancient runes, and exudes the unique aura of black magic.

Rita Skeeter could barely make out the last two words on it, which seemed to represent 'Contract', and there was a blank name below.

"This is a 'secret contract' made by an elder of mine who has a bad temper."

Ryan said softly.

"As you can see, there's a strong dark magic on it. You can think of it as a one-way 'blood alliance'. I advise you not to try to find someone to break it."

"I'd like you to sign your name...it'll make the rest of our conversation go more smoothly."

"..."

And Rita Skeeter was almost speechless.

"Talk...talk?"

"Yes, Miss Skeeter."

Ryan simply nodded slightly. "Your memory tells me that although you are evil, in some ways you are more valuable than I thought. So... I want to make a deal with you."

"You...you are the heir of Hufflepuff, you shouldn't..."

And Rita Skeeter was obviously still trying to struggle at this moment.

Isn't Hufflepuff known for being gentle, honest, loyal and sincere?

Why would her successor be such a person! ?

But after hearing this, Ryan smiled.

"Oh, Miss Skeeter."

"You've clearly misunderstood something - that's the downside of believing too much in rumors."

He was, of course, the heir of Hufflepuff.

But at the same time... he's also the Heir of Slytherin.

And it is just as I said before.

When necessary, Slytherin will never hesitate to use some means that can be called conspiracy.

"You should sign—given your profession, I assume you have a quill on you?"