novelcrest Chapter 187 Direct Hit on Helena's Knife
Chapter 187 Direct Hit on Helena's Knife
Chapter 187 Direct Hit on Helena's Knife
evening.
A gentle orange hue gradually tinged the sky, the afterglow filtering through the window of the Hogwarts Headmaster's office.
It was spilled on the large oak desk.
Sean was sitting at his desk, clutching the legendary Ravenclaw crown tightly in his hand.
The crown shimmered with a faint blue light, drawing Sean's gaze. He gently stroked the intricate carvings on it, feeling the faint magical fluctuations emanating from it.
Legend has it that the wearer of this crown will gain endless wisdom, which is also a hallmark of Ravenclaw.
Riddle promised Helena that he would destroy the crown after obtaining it, but he turned it into a Horcrux instead.
Does it really have such a powerful effect?
Riddell said he hadn't tried it.
His arrogance meant he needed no treasures to enhance his inner self.
In his words, it's better to read more of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" than to believe in wisdom enhanced by foreign objects, because only such books (fairy tales) better suit the fantasies of these unrealistic people.
He was being far too subtle in front of Sean.
He practically said that only a fool would believe such things.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Every gift from fate comes with an invisible price tag.
In some respects, Sean and Riddle share the same view.
However, according to Helga, each of the founder's treasures would give him guidance in his destiny. If he didn't wear them, how could he feel the guidance of his destiny?
Furthermore, each of the four founders' treasures contains powerful magic. If he obtains them and goes to great lengths to activate them but doesn't use them, wouldn't he be wasting his time?
Of course, these are things to follow.
The only person Sean could think of to activate the crown was Helena.
She was Rowena's blood relative and Rowena's only regret before her death.
If the key to activating the crown isn't Helena, then he simply can't think of anyone else he could turn to for help.
After placing the crown back on the table, Sean's gaze turned to the other three treasures: Gryffindor's sword, Hufflepuff's cup, and Slytherin's locket.
For the first time, he felt how rich he was now.
Even Riddle only managed to collect three of them, missing out on the Gryffindor sword.
Was he incapable of becoming the headmaster of Hogwarts and thus obtaining the sword?
Yes.
I don't know what Mr. Voldemort said, but that's what Mr. Riddle said.
Since returning from Helga, Sean has studied the "activated" Hufflepuff cup more than once. Apart from being able to brew sweeter black tea with it, Sean has not yet discovered any other uses for it.
Perhaps... all four pieces need to be collected and activated to unleash its full potential? The reason Sean thought this was because he was engaging in self-deception.
He refused to accept the fact that the golden cup was a useless piece of junk.
He also refused to believe that Helga had created it so that he wouldn't have to use magic when drinking beverages.
Oh, I forgot to mention.
This is also one of the major effects discovered – it's like the wine gourd of the Drunken Sword Immortal, it has no bottom.
This effect sounds very effective in the Muggle world.
Unfortunately, Sean believed that his briefcase, which had been enchanted with a seamless expansion spell, could also achieve this in time.
Perhaps... you could pour in water and then pour out cola/soy milk?
This way, when Qian performs at the gala, he won't give himself away.
Just as Sean was brainstorming (imagining), the mirror on the table suddenly changed.
In the mirror, a tall, slender, milky-white figure floated towards the office.
Seeing this, Sean hurriedly stuffed everything on the table into his pockets, then placed some official documents in front of him, pretending to be a diligent worker.
For some reason, I always have this feeling of sneaking around when I was a kid, staying at home and pretending to study when my parents were about to come home.
Helena stopped at the doorway. Today, she was wearing a simple yet elegant blue dress, the hem of which swayed gently. After quickly tidying herself up, she called out Sean's name inside.
Two seconds later, as if in response to her call, the heavy stone door slowly opened, emitting a deep rumble.
As soon as she stepped into the room, her gaze was immediately drawn to Sean, who was sitting behind a large desk.
He felt as if he were surrounded by mountains of documents, towering like small hills before him, almost overwhelming him.
Sean's brows were furrowed, and his eyes were unusually focused. He carefully scanned every document on the table, as if searching for some important clue or answer.
His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound. Although the surrounding environment seemed somewhat chaotic, Sean seemed to be detached from it all, his entire attention focused on the work in his hands.
Helena felt a warm feeling well up inside her as she looked at Sean.
She had initially worried, like the other ghosts, whether Phillips was young enough to withstand the pressure and take Dumbledore's place, but when she actually saw Sean, those doubts vanished without her noticing.
Phillips always gives people a sense of security.
"Principal Phillips," she called his name softly, her voice gentle.
Sean looked up and saw Helena standing beside him. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He immediately relaxed his furrowed brows and smiled in response, "Ms. Helena, you've come."
As he spoke, he instinctively wanted to make Helena Lake a cup of honey lemon tea, but halfway through this step, he remembered that Helena was a ghost.
So, his hand hung awkwardly in mid-air, and an apologetic smile appeared on his face.
"I'm so sorry, Ms. Helena, I've been so busy with these official duties that I'm completely overwhelmed." Sean's words carried a hint of self-deprecation. He gently shook his head, trying to ease the sudden awkwardness. "Sometimes, your beauty makes me forget that you don't need these tedious formalities and pleasantries. Please forgive my oversight."
He paused slightly, seemingly wanting to change the subject to avoid lingering in the awkward atmosphere. "By the way, how's your work this afternoon?" Sean's tone was full of concern, clearly caring about Helena's feelings.
Hearing this, Helena smiled warmly and nodded gently, saying gratefully, "Thankfully, everything went smoothly. Professor Tonks is very kind; she gave me a lot of guidance, which helped me gain a deeper understanding of my work."
Sean felt somewhat relieved after hearing Helena's words.
On matters of importance, Tonks never lets him down.
He smiled at Helena, his eyes full of encouragement and blessings. "That's good. I believe you can do very well. If you need any help, just let me know, and I'll do my best to assist you."
Next, Sean's words seemed hesitant; he appeared to be debating whether to continue.
"Oh, right, there's something..."
"What's wrong, Principal?" Helena keenly noticed Sean's hesitation, her tone filled with concern and curiosity.
She had been wanting to find an opportunity to thank Sean for his help. Without Sean, she would probably be sharing a room with Barrow in a dark basement right now, which would be an unimaginable torment.
The thought of Barrow's disgusting gaze lingering on her sent chills down her spine and gave her goosebumps.
Sean sighed, breaking the silence, "Actually, I wanted to ask you if you have any information about the Monster of the Chamber of Secrets at Hogwarts. After all, you've lived at Hogwarts for quite a while, and I wanted to ask if you have any clues or have heard anything about it."
Helena did indeed know that the monster in the locked room was a basilisk.
That was something Riddle learned by chance when he wanted Ravenclaw's crown and was trying to win her favor.
But now, faced with Sean's questioning, she was struggling.
If she tells Sean this news, he will definitely ask about the source of the news, which would expose her relationship with Riddle.
She didn't want anyone to know that she had ever had any connection with the Dark Lord.
Seeing Helena's conflicted expression, Sean decided to add fuel to the fire.
He feigned regret and said softly, "I know this might be difficult for you, Helena."
However, if the monster in the locked room really exists, it could pose a threat to the students at the school. As the principal,
It is my responsibility to protect their safety. If you have any leads, even the smallest one, please let me know. I will do my best to verify them and will not let you get into any trouble.
Sean's words made Helena even more hesitant.
She knew Sean was right... but how could she bring it up? Did she really have to make her relationship with Riddle public?
She bit her lip, about to say she knew nothing, when she heard Sean sigh to himself.
"Sigh, the pressure from the board of trustees is mounting. They say if things continue like this, I might lose my job at any time. Of course, that's a trivial matter to me." Sean paused, then continued sadly, "The most important thing is that the school might face closure..."
"Back then, the four founders poured their hearts and souls into establishing this school for the survival and education of wizards. They made countless efforts and sacrifices to bring Hogwarts to life."
"Through thousands of years and the combined efforts of countless principals and professors, we have achieved today's glory. This school carries the dreams and hopes of countless wizards; it is a temple of knowledge and a cradle of magic. However," Sean's voice even choked slightly as he paused, seemingly trying to control his emotions.
Helena secretly noticed that Sean's eyes were actually glistening with tears; she had never seen Sean so distraught.
"I never imagined that Hogwarts would be closing down under my watch," Sean continued, his voice filled with endless regret and resentment. "As the headmaster, I should have protected this school and allowed it to continue to prosper."
However, I failed to do so. I have let down the four founders, I have let down...:”
Sean's last words were his long-awaited killer move.
These words were like a sharp knife, striking Helena's heart directly.
For Helena, the person she felt most sorry for was her mother, Ms. Rowena.
No one with a conscience could stand idly by and watch their mother's life's work crumble.
The best and fastest way for Sean to build a relationship is to ask for help, and at this moment, he is trying to win over Helena in this way.
He not only shared his own pain and helplessness, but also attempted to touch upon Helena's deepest secrets and emotions. Even when she revisited the past and became immersed in grief, he could...
This is the "killing two birds with one stone" approach that Sean often talks about.
Sure enough, a flicker of hesitation crossed Helena's eyes. After a long pause, she bit her lip and slowly said, "Phillips, I do know..."
(P.S. Friendly reminder: The following chapters are Hermione's and Tonks' storylines, so please buckle up and get ready for the ride.)