HP: White Lord of Slytherin

Chapter 243 The Principal Returns

All the students in the school know that there will be a dinner tonight to celebrate the return of Headmaster Dumbledore.

Since it was a holiday, the auditorium was specially decorated.

When the principal appeared at the staff table, everyone began to applaud.

He stood in front of the stage and said, "This year all teachers and students have experienced unforgettable things. This year Hogwarts has been tested. During this period, I have seen many things that are gratifying."

The auditorium was very quiet and everyone was listening carefully to the principal's speech.

“I have seen students find ways to break through and learn in difficult situations. I have also seen you quietly make efforts in the face of injustice. These are rare qualities.”

"Of course, the most important thing is Gloria's contribution. She was the mastermind. A large part of today's outcome was achieved by her. I salute her."

Dumbledore raised the golden cup, and many students followed suit.

Gloria smiled and nodded. Today was indeed a day to be happy. Not only was the school's plan successful, but the Ministry of Magic's layout was also going smoothly.

Dumbledore looked at the students in the audience with a smile and said, "I know that many students are worried about the Defense Against the Dark Arts course. Before I come back, I have found a temporary teacher to teach you for the last month or so. He will do his best to help you."

Everyone looked around curiously, wondering who would be invited.

"I think he should be here."

Dumbledore said as he turned to look at the small wooden door behind the staff desk, only to see a tall, thin figure pull open the door and enter the Great Hall.

I saw the familiar curly hair, the faintly shining gray eyes, and the handsome and elegant face.

Gloria: “…”

Dumbledore introduced, "Sirius Black, he is the temporary teacher of the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, let us welcome him."

The students applauded and talked about the famous Blake.

He had caused two panic attacks at school two years earlier, and just two short years later he became their teacher, albeit temporarily.

Sirius was on the stage, greeting the students with a smile, and he specifically looked at Gloria and waved.

She really didn't expect that the principal would invite this person.

Gloria looked at the Gryffindor table and found that Harry was not as happy as she had imagined. On the contrary, his expression was complicated and he did not look happy at all.

As for the staff table, Professor Snape's eyes were almost on fire.

"Is he okay?"

Draco knew a little about Black, and from what his mother had told him, he could see that he was very rebellious and had an unruly personality, and did not look like a teacher at all.

"Although it's frustrating sometimes, he's definitely good enough in Defense Against the Dark Arts." Gloria sighed, "I hope his teaching style isn't too similar to Hagrid's."

"As long as he doesn't separate us on purpose." Draco was still upset about his previous visit to school to watch the Quidditch match.

Gloria smiled and said, "We have been in a stable relationship for three years. He won't do that again."

"After all this talk, you must be hungry." Dumbledore returned to his seat, opened his arms and said, "Enjoy your dinner."

All the tables were filled with food, making people worry that the long tables would bend.

Before dinner, Gloria said, "After dinner, I'm going to see Headmaster Dumbledore. You can go to the Chamber of Secrets and wait for me."

Draco nodded.

The whole hall was filled with cheerful voices. Sirius probably noticed that Harry was not in a good state, so he went to the Gryffindor table and the two of them left the hall temporarily.

When Gloria was almost full, an owl suddenly flew in.

At this time of year, few owls are seen.

It flew in front of Gloria and stretched out its legs.

"Whose?" Draco asked.

"Fred and George."

She didn't understand why the letter was delivered at this time, so she opened it and saw that the owl had not left and was eating the steak that Draco handed to her.

"It's a letter for help." Gloria found it interesting. "Mrs. Weasley knew they had left school and kept asking them to come back and continue their studies. Even Mr. Weasley was caught and persuaded."

[Mum is thinking that we didn’t become prefects or head boy, and we didn’t even get our diplomas. But we don’t want to go to the Ministry of Magic, we just want to make money. Today, Mom told me that she has contacted Headmaster Dumbledore, and he agreed that they can go back to study until graduation, so she wants to ask you for help. The shop is already open, and we really can’t close it at this time, otherwise we will lose a lot of money.]

Draco saw this paragraph, "How can I help? Their studies are their own business."

"Not necessarily." Gloria said, "After all, I have invested in their store, so I still have a way, but I'm not going to persuade their mother to give up."

I immediately wrote back, clearly stating that I could help, but I could only find a professional to look after the store temporarily until they graduated.

She said: "It won't be long before the end of the school year, let's minimize their losses as much as possible."

The envelope was tied to the owl's feet, and it flew away with a piece of meat before leaving.

After finishing all this, Gloria put away the paper and pen, "I'm going to go find the principal, in case he disappears in a while."

The dinner was almost over and most people put down their knives and forks and devoted themselves to chatting.

Gloria left the dining table and walked to the staff table. Some people had noticed her movements.

"Principal Dumbledore, I need to tell you something important."

Hearing this, Dumbledore nodded, "Okay, go to my office."

He was so curious about something that Gloria couldn't wait until the dinner was over to find him.

The office that had been sealed during Umbridge's tenure as Headmistress was finally opened.

As soon as she reached the desk, Gloria took out the crown.

Dumbledore noticed the abnormality of the crown at a glance, "Could it be..."

"Another Horcrux." She said, "This was discovered accidentally. Fred and George wanted a place to hide something, and the Room of Requirement provided such a place. Draco and I happened to see them while patrolling at night. After entering, Gorinya sensed the existence of the Horcrux, and then I found it."

"It looks like Voldemort hid it himself. The diadem seems to be related to Ravenclaw."

Gloria pointed to the words on the bottom of the tiara.

"I didn't expect that there was a Horcrux hidden in the school." Dumbledore sighed, "Since it is something related to Ravenclaw, perhaps I should ask the ghost of Ravenclaw."

Gloria heard the name for the first time, "Ms. Grey?"

She knew the ghost, who was very tall and rarely appeared in the auditorium.

After waiting in the office for a while, Ms. Grey came reluctantly, but when she saw the crown on the table, she rushed over excitedly, but could not get the crown.

"Dumbledore, where did you get this diadem?"

"You recognize this diadem, Lady Grey," said Dumbledore. "It was found in the hiding place of the Room of Requirement. I think it resembles the legendary lost Ravenclaw diadem."

Lady Grey fell silent, "Yes, this is the Ravenclaw Diadem, and I stole it myself."

Gloria and Dumbledore looked towards the ghost.