Chapter 155: A Brief Rest

The Basilisk died very quietly, and it was close to the edge of the stone room, which made the whole Chamber of Secrets look empty.

"I have to live here for a year, the entire second year." Zhang Qiu said with her eyes lowered when going upstairs.

"Is this necessary?" Harry had already accepted Zhang Qiu's plan to participate in the attack. "You can just come out when the attack happens."

"There are three reasons." Zhang Qiu waved the notebook in her hand. "First, I can't use the secret spell to jump again in a short time, at least three months; second, to ensure that the Chamber of Secrets attack happens according to history, not only to launch the attack at the specified time but also to ensure that no ill-intentioned people come in at other times; finally, I also want to re-investigate Tang Tang Nade properly."

Harry looked at her fixedly. It must be said that the three reasons Zhang Qiu pointed out were all reasonable. From this, he believed that Zhang Qiu was still rational, and staying in the second year for an extra year was a decision made after careful consideration.

"What about after the second year ends? Do you jump back to the third year? Or should I ask the Professor to pick you up?" Harry asked.

"No, I plan to use this extra year to improve my strength." Zhang Qiu said.

"Ah? Then you are equivalent to—" Harry counted with his fingers. "Second year plus third year, you are two years older than your peers?"

"A very strange way of saying it, but I can probably understand what this means." Zhang Qiu shrugged. "This means I have two more years of time to learn magic than them, which is a good thing."

"Oh right, speaking of learning magic." Harry patted his head. "I discovered a new magic spell during the trip, which was found by Lu Na."

"Oh?" Zhang Qiu suddenly became interested.

"You know, Lu Na has been pursuing the legacy left by Ravenclaw." Harry introduced his discovery excitedly. "Later she found the Room of Requirement, of course, you already know this. The point is, how she found it."

"I have to interrupt." Zhang Qiu said. "The most precious legacy left by Ravenclaw is her attitude and method of learning, not the diadem, the Chamber of Secrets, or any spell."

"Alright, then let's assume it was invented by Lu Na herself using that 'attitude and method'." Harry shrugged. "She observed the movement trajectory of the stairs and finally found that it was the shape of an eagle. This is the spellcasting gesture, and the spell is that famous maxim: 'Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure'."

Zhang Qiu gestured with the gesture along with Harry, but she didn't recite the spell.

"Let's talk about it after going up. I think we can sit in the TARDIS for a while, and I'll trouble you to give me a ride later." Zhang Qiu said.

"Alright." Harry also realized that practicing new magic spells on the stairs of the Chamber of Secrets might not be a good idea.

"No, you just said you wanted me to give you a ride?" Harry quickly realized something. "But aren't you unable to time travel anymore?"

"Just going to Diagon Alley, Apparition is fine, but that experience is obviously not as good as the TARDIS." She said in a relaxed tone. "If Professor Doudou is not happy, I have to go out myself. Hogwarts is in a very remote place, you know."

"Go out yourself? Oh right, how did you get out after killing the unicorn?" Harry asked.

"First walk to the school gate and leave the protective ward." Zhang Qiu said very naturally. "Then step on the sword and start flying. I flew for four hours before reaching Newcastle."

"Your sword, such a narrow strip, won't it break if you step on it?" Harry's words just came out, and he realized he seemed to have asked a stupid question.

"Of course not, this is the Wizarding World!" Zhang Qiu couldn't help but knock him. "But flying on it requires maintaining balance, which is quite tiring."

Harry nodded. It was indeed as the Professor said, the Dharma sword refined by Heavenly Dynasty people by combining wands, swords, and brooms was very convenient, but each function was weakened. Obviously, in terms of flight function, what was weakened was comfort. You know, brooms generally have invisible cushions, and the Firebolt even has adaptive foot pedals. Of course, this also led to the fact that he couldn't carry the broom with him at any time.

"It's indeed quite hard. Then from Newcastle to London, did you take the train?" Harry asked casually.

"That's right. At that time, I accidentally killed the unicorn, and my mood wasn't very good, so I relaxed." Zhang Qiu recalled. "I went the other way, first went to Edinburgh to climb Calton Hill, and by the way, strolled down Princes Street. Then it was Glasgow, which is full of Victorian atmosphere. I also bought a lot of luxury goods with the extra pounds."

"Sounds like your summer vacation was very fulfilling." Harry said sourly.

"Of course, I returned to the first year from the third year, there is no homework." Zhang Qiu said with a smile. "Then I flew directly to Liverpool, where a new Beatles memorial museum opened."

In Harry's envious eyes, she was still humble. "Strolled around other art galleries and museums a bit. Actually, Liverpool is not fun. If it weren't for its famous football team, I might not have come."

"Then it was Manchester, where there is the largest Chinatown in the UK, and some Heavenly Dynasty wizards open shops there. I happened to go to replenish talismans, maintain the Dharma sword, and eat a few long-lost Chinese meals."

When Zhang Qiu said this, Harry was still sighing that she was not easy. But when she started introducing Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Zhejiang cuisine, etc., he realized that Zhang Qiu actually went to Manchester to play.

"Then it was London. I remember Sheffield seemed to be holding some sports meeting, but the time was a bit tight, so I didn't go." Zhang Qiu continued to recall. "There are too many things to play in London, but it was really too late. I just found a hotel to rest for a day or two, and then packed up and went to Tang Dun's place."

"Eh, right." Harry said happily. "Anyway, I'm not in a hurry to return to the third year. We can have a good time in London this summer."

"No need." Zhang Qiu smiled lightly. "You are destined to have trouble with London in this life, no need to play through it so early."

Between the conversations, a glimmer of light appeared at the corner, and they finally walked out of the Chamber of Secrets.

After returning to the TARDIS, at Harry's suggestion, Zhang Qiu tried the Inspiration Spell.

"'Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure'... My God!" After reciting the spell, Zhang Qiu's pupils began to dilate. "I seem to understand!"

"What do you understand?" Harry asked hurriedly.

"I understand what the Soviets are thinking." Zhang Qiu took a deep breath. "He wants to completely crush Europe."

"What?"

"Harry, the Soviets helped you, but they are also giving advice to Voldemort; and the Americans who don't understand the situation will habitually bet on both sides. Tang Tang Nade and Heipu use the Avalon Hidden Realm to cultivate you, while William has infiltrated the Death Eaters to teach them the struggle platform." Zhang Qiu analyzed. "In this way, the power of both sides has been improved, and your battlefield will naturally expand. Now this is no longer just a matter of the UK. In the short term, one year, in the long term, three years, the whole of Europe will be forced to participate in the war."

"You're right." The Professor interjected. "We are planning to cooperate with the French Ministry of Magic because we might not be able to deal with the Death Eaters on our own."

"Just like Grindelwald back then, the whole of Europe will be in chaos." Zhang Qiu shook her head. "At this time, the Soviets can do anything they want. When everyone's eyes are focused on the great war in the Wizarding World, when Britain and France are busy with wizard team-standing, and Muggle politicians are betting one after another, maybe when they come back to their senses, the Soviet Union has already occupied West Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and tanks have driven to the French border."

"You are a bit alarmist by saying this." The Professor patted her shoulder. "The war in the Wizarding World will not take up too much energy of Muggles. NATO has been closely monitoring the Soviet Union's actions. Even if just a child from East Germany climbs over the Berlin Wall, Downing Street will receive the news immediately."

"I want to know the position of the Heavenly Dynasty first." Harry frowned, his tone very meaningful.

"The Heavenly Dynasty hopes to maintain the status quo. We need the Mao Xiong, but we don't need a Mao Xiong that is too powerful." Zhang Qiu said very naturally. "We cannot sit idly by and watch Yanayev disintegrate the EU."

"That's good." Harry breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I think the situation is very clear. No matter what conspiracy Yanayev has, as long as we can defeat Voldemort as soon as possible, it doesn't matter."

"That's right. We have set a plan, just next year." Professor Doudou said. "No need to wait for the Soviets to start any layout. As long as the chaos in the Wizarding World can be calmed down as soon as possible, the Muggles' affairs will be taken care of by the cabinet."

"But you had better rebuild the Auror Office as soon as possible and restore protection for Muggle dignitaries. From the Prime Minister to the ministers, you must not let them be controlled by the Imperius Curse." Zhang Qiu said worriedly.

"Don't worry, don't worry." Professor Doudou said dismissively, because he knew that the ones who were really responsible for governing the country were not the Prime Minister or the ministers.

"Alright, don't worry about those Muggles for now. This is not something you need to worry about at your age." Professor Doudou returned to the console. "Where do you plan to go now? Diagon Alley?"

Time came to November 7th. The second-year Harry was sweating in the stadium, the third-year Harry was monitoring foreign spies under the stadium, and the re-returned Harry accompanied Zhang Qiu, quietly bypassing an unknown corner.

"Then you don't need to go to the store specifically. There are some in the TARDIS. What do you want?" The Professor walked to the stairs.

"Lacewing flies, fluxweed, bicorn horn, and African tree snake skin." Zhang Qiu said.

"Then I can give you a bottle of Polyjuice Potion directly." The Professor shrugged. "But you must make it clear what this is for."

"Used to complete the Chamber of Secrets attack." Zhang Qiu said calmly. "The last attack was done by someone impersonating Neville. If that murderer doesn't appear, as a traveler, I have to cater to the existing fate." ===== CHAPTER 156 =====