[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-440":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250678,4210,"Chapter 440: The Malfoy Family","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-440",440,"\u003Cp>In the headmaster’s office, Wizard Sean was silent, but Lucius knew exactly who Dumbledore was referring to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain this wasn’t Dumbledore’s idea—after all, he had known the old wizard too long to believe he had any interest in playing their rules games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts spun rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wizard even more outstanding than Dumbledore, the greatest wizard of the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard too many rumors; the magical world was full of gossip, like the recent Lockhart—who could imagine he had boasted about himself for decades?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the magical world, some pieces of information could never be dismissed as mere rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the young wizard standing beside Dumbledore—he watched quietly, his eyes carrying a thin veil of indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must be on the same side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius forced himself to think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an absolute pure-blood noble, a descendant whose lineage the Ministry of Magic had to keep secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then which family could he belong to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He harbored a quiet suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Hogwarts had long spread rumors of him opposing Voldemort…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was easy to explain. Just as they once believed Harry Potter was a powerful Dark wizard and Voldemort acted to eliminate him as a threat to his power, this one naturally sought to eradicate Voldemort’s forces—how else could he unify the entire magical world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not to eradicate Voldemort’s forces and seize control of the magical world, why would he oppose Voldemort at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of two generations of wizards—now it seemed the one before them held the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was clear the ultimate victor would be hard-pressed not to be him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too young, too full of potential—even surpassing Voldemort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More terrifying still, he seemed to understand disguise better than Voldemort ever had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore had never been deceived by Voldemort—but he had deceived Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps he was Dumbledore’s…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius had heard that the Dumbledore family once had a daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius clenched his pale hands into fists, then released them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there any evidence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, voice hoarse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, no one can provide evidence now,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore smiled warmly at Wizard Sean, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tom Riddle has vanished from the diary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, Lucius, I must give you a piece of advice: stop circulating old relics from Voldemort’s school days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If more of these items fall into innocent hands, Arthur Weasley will surely trace them back to you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius Malfoy stood frozen for another moment; Wizard Sean clearly saw his right hand twitch, as if reaching for his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he restrained himself, turning his gaze toward Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a strange look—half plea, half inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Wizard Sean could not read it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, I’ve heard the Ministry has uncovered something else, Lucius—best if it has nothing to do with you. Otherwise, the other eleven governors…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Dumbledore spoke, an owl flew in—it was Wizard Sean receiving a letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your command has been carried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Your most loyal, ever-admiring Rita Skeeter】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this letter’s arrival, more owl messengers flew into the headmaster’s office; both Dumbledore and Lucius received letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems my advice came too late. You’ve been dismissed, Lucius, and you still have three months of investigation to endure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius trembled—he had seen the bolded words “dismissed” and “investigation” on the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not accept it—Draco had not properly conveyed his meaning, had not expressed their submission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or had they already lost all value in his eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, no, no… the Malfoy family still held many values he did not know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally restrained himself, turning to his house-elf:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, Dobby!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrenched open the door; the house-elf scrambled over, and Lucius kicked him out into the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could hear Dobby’s pained screams echoing down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I noticed you have no friends in Slytherin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, Dumbledore asked Wizard Sean casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean looked at Dumbledore, puzzled—as if unable to adjust to the sudden shift in topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Headmaster Dumbledore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After answering, Wizard Sean turned toward Harry, who had been eavesdropping at the door for who knew how long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tucked the diary away, then bid farewell to Dumbledore, whose eyes sparkled with mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Harry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean walked to the door and called softly into a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Wizard Sean, oh, Wizard Sean, here, this, statue, is so…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry stepped out of the shadows, stammering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean watched him in silence until his face turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-you, you knew all along, didn’t you, Wizard Sean? You got rid of Lucius Malfoy! Goodness, I can’t believe we actually managed something like this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry had begun stumbling, but ended up speaking more smoothly than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry wanted to say more, but fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean could make Lucius Malfoy face justice, while he could only “elbow” Draco on the Quidditch pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew full well it was Wizard Sean—but still, a pang of resentment rose in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of the Hope House training he had missed for so long; the passion he once felt for Quidditch had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if everything had suddenly lost meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Harry, do you want to become an Auror?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auror?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A select group of highly trained, exceptional wizards who investigate crimes involving Dark Magic and arrest and detain Dark wizards.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean explained patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I become an Auror?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry’s eyes grew brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Auror duties involve hunting and capturing criminal Dark wizards, so the work is extremely dangerous and the entry requirements are very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must obtain at least five N.E.W.T. certificates, all with grades no lower than ‘Good.’ You must also pass a series of rigorous personality and ability tests at the Auror Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re willing, I can help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Wizard Sean gave Harry a book detailing Auror exploits, and also handed him the destroyed diary of Tom Riddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will be useful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked sharply toward Lucius and Dobby in the distance—he had just conceived a thought of saving Dobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered if Wizard Sean had read his mind again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last day before Easter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry suddenly found what he wanted to do; he had never realized sunsets could glow so beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer cared about mud, snow, or the foul weather that ruined Quidditch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was full—able to withstand all the world’s capricious changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young wizard holding the book turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Harry lost his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the window was a twilight that would never become night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this intoxicating twilight, Harry saw Wizard Sean’s silhouette edged in gold.\u003C\u002Fp>",1112,"2026-06-19T10:00:42.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","88ef66593c6c1c505091e4e95fc47bacf31dabe0e24ebdd46c371c2c26be1946","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-441","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-439",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]