Hogwarts Outsider Chapter 150: The arrival of October

? The first month after the start of the second grade ended like this.

The road between Hogwarts and Hogsmeade was closed again, and the students all returned to the castle.

Matthew Wakefield started his peaceful life of four points and one line in common room, auditorium, classroom and library.

The weather in October began to turn cold. In addition to pumpkin juice, the usual beverages provided in the auditorium included steaming black tea... The students also put on one or two woolen sweaters under their robes. Use this to keep out the cold.

By chance, Matthew got a piece of news——

It is said that on the day Hogsmeade opened in September, a strange thing happened at the Pig's Head Bar... The Pig's Head Bar recruited a waiter named "Tom" half a year ago, but it turned out that the waiter was actually a A thief... As a result, the incident happened that day, and the weird owner of the Pig's Head Bar found that he had suffered a lot, tried to catch him, and finally let the thief escape...

This seemingly ordinary news, in Matthew's view, seems to have another meaning——

The waiter named "Tom" is naturally Tom Riddle (Tom Gunter)... Since someone can prove that he has escaped from Hogsmeade, it is almost certain that he is not possessed Behind your head, or anywhere else on your body.

Matthew had been a little worried before, and he could finally let it go.

There is also the owner of the Pig's Head Bar, that Mr. "Percival".

According to the description of this "news", coupled with my personal experience that day... I still fell into the hands of Tom Gunter at first, and after waking up, I appeared in the Pig's Head Bar, Mr. "Percival" before.

Matthew can boldly guess that the truth of that day seems to be that Mr. "Percival" saved himself from Tom Gaunt, avoiding his fate of falling into the hands of the Dark Lord in another world.

Of course, there is also a problem involved-

Why did Mr. "Percival" save himself, just out of kindness?

Or, does he have a deeper purpose?

But no matter what, he almost saved his life... You know, if it falls into the hands of Tom Gunter, he will definitely have no good ending.

Recalling that ferocious, unattractive face, as well as the indifferent and rough voice, Matthew couldn't help feeling a little warm in his heart...

He will keep this kindness in his heart forever.

At the same time, he was very fortunate that he did not tell anyone about his real experience in Hogsmeade that day.

After all, if his guess is correct... The real identity of Mr. "Perceval" is probably Albus Dumbledore's younger brother, Aberforth Dumbledore... Self-destroying his appearance and living in seclusion in the Pig's Head Bar for so many years must have his real purpose.

Maybe, it may also be related to the three fugitives from Azkaban; even the plan of the three fugitives to try to sneak into Hogwarts is also related to him...

So after saving himself that day, he drove him away very rudely, definitely because he didn't want to expose him and arouse others' suspicion because of these things.

After all, the real ruler of this world is Gellert Grindelwald.

Matthew may not be able to help Mr. "Percival", but he will certainly not cause trouble for his "savior".

So, I'm afraid he will keep his real experience in Hogsmeade that day hidden in his heart... He can't tell anyone, especially some people who may have "ulterior motives", otherwise if people pay attention The Pig's Head Bar, that means he killed Mr. "Perceval".

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Meanwhile, Matthew started working a little harder than usual.

Every day he would stay very late in the library before returning to the Slytherin common room... Even if he was lying on the bed, he would recall the details and content of some spells, and then fall asleep in the sound of waves outside the window .

He is eager to learn all the magic knowledge.

Because, the situation has changed!

The former Matthew Wakefield had no grievances and had no ties to the wizarding world.

But it is different now, there is a powerful dark wizard named "Tom Gaunt" who is "waiting" for him outside the school, eager to catch him and take something from him...

This sense of oppression has also become the motivation for Matthew to actively improve himself.

There may not be any trouble for the next half a year... For some reason, Tom doesn't seem to dare to break into Hogwarts; otherwise, he would have broken in after staying in Hogsmeade for so long... What's more, in order to capture the three fugitives from Azkaban, the protection measures around Hogwarts are very strict.

This also means that until next summer vacation, Tom will not pose any threat to him as long as he does not take the initiative to leave Hogwarts.

As for that book, Matthew never took the initiative to open it again.

It's powerful... and it's something Tom Gaunt wanted so badly...

Although judging from its performance before, it did not cause any harm to itself; but the above factors alone are enough to make Matthew a little more vigilant about it.

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One day in mid-October, when Matthew finished his breakfast and hurried to the library~IndoMTL.com~Matthew! "An eager voice suddenly came from behind.

Matthew stopped in his tracks. It was the voice of Horace Slughorn, Head of Slytherin House.

"My little guy," said Professor Slughorn very affectionately, "if I remember correctly, you have missed my last three dinner parties..."

Due to Agnes Lestrange's "warning" that day, Matthew chose not to attend the Slug Club party.

Of course, it's not just because of her warning; Tom Gaunt actually knows his name and identity. Obviously, he may have an "internal response" in Hogwarts...

"Sorry, professor, I was not feeling well a while ago..." Matthew politely refused.

"Then you look in good health now." Slughorn replied with a smile.

"The second-year class is too heavy for me... Sorry, professor... I may not have much time..." Matthew continued to refuse, while pointing to his heavy schoolbag.

However, Slughorn was not angry: "Sometimes, a combination of work and rest is better than blindly studying..."

"..." Matthew didn't expect Slughorn to be so determined, just when he was thinking, it would be better to find another reason.

"This Sunday night at 7:30, remember not to miss it!" Slughorn has not given him another chance to refuse.

Patting Matthew on the shoulder lightly, he walked away.