West Tower, Spells Office.
Professor Flitwick, who had returned to Hogwarts early, was now sitting in a specially raised armchair behind his desk, concentrating on reading the latest issue of "Defence Express".
When he turned to the Godric's Hollow column, he frowned slightly when he saw the news of the death of the famous historian Bathilda Bagshot.
Because there was a photo attached to the article: it was a book called "The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore", and on the book was a note written in green ink.
It was a note that Rita Skeeter had left deliberately for Bathilda Bagshot.
Professor Flitwick had also paid attention to the matter when Rita Skeeter published "The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore". Now, after seeing the content in the "Defence Express" magazine, he roughly guessed what means the woman used.
She really should have been sent to Azkaban with those Dementors.
However, this is just a poor microcosm of the British wizarding world under the control of the mysterious man.
Normally, Rita Skeeter would never have dared to do such a thing.
Professor Flitwick turned his head to look out the window and sighed softly, "I'm afraid Hogwarts will not be at peace from now on."
Today, after Dumbledore's death, the situation is much worse than it was a decade ago.
The situation is now completely out of control.
Just then, the door of the Spell Office was knocked from outside.
Professor Flitwick instinctively picked up the wand on the table and looked towards the door in front of him.
There were no other outsiders in the castle except a few professors who returned to school early.
Someone is looking for me now
Professor Flitwick closed the Defense Express and tapped the magazine before saying, "Who, come in!"
"Sorry to bother you, Professor."
Harry pushed the door and walked into the Charms Office with a familiar look, followed by Hermione and Ron.
"Potter?"
Professor Flitwick looked at Harry Potter in surprise. He had never expected to see him in his office at this time.
"I heard from the Wizard Lookout broadcast that you guys are in big trouble."
"We did almost run into You-Know-Who, but we managed to escape when he arrived."
"Merlin's beard!"
Professor Flitwick's eyes widened, unable to understand why Harry could say such words so casually.
"We have encountered some problems and would like to ask the professor for help." Harry said straight to the point.
"You shouldn't have come." Professor Flitwick waved his wand and drew the curtains to warn them, "Hogwarts is under close surveillance."
"Albert used the house-elf to Apparate us directly in. We shouldn't be noticed by the dark wizards monitoring the school from the outside," Hermione comforted.
"House-elves? Those magical little creatures are indeed not affected by the ban on Apparition." Professor Flitwick breathed a sigh of relief, now knowing how they had managed to come to Hogwarts so quietly.
"What do you want to ask?"
"Professor, do you know where the Ravenclaw diadem is?" Harry looked at the Head of Ravenclaw expectantly.
"Ravenclaw's diadem?"
Professor Flitwick obviously didn't expect that Harry would venture back to Hogwarts to find the legendary Ravenclaw's diadem.
"I won't deny that a little more wisdom is nice, but I still don't think the diadem of Ravenclaw is worth the risk."
"We are on a mission from Dumbledore."
Harry, Hermione and Ron exchanged glances and decided to reveal some information to Professor Flitwick: "We are looking for Ravenclaw's diadem to confirm one thing. It is related to defeating You-Know-Who, not for more wisdom."
"this… "
Professor Flitwick looked at Harry and the other two in surprise, his mouth wide open for a long time.
Professor Flitwick knew some of the rumors about Harry, and Professor McGonagall had also revealed some information to them. Several head deans had heard that Harry was trying to complete the task assigned by Dumbledore, and they all guessed that this task was related to defeating the mysterious man, but they did not expect that Harry was actually looking for the Ravenclaw diadem.
"Professor, do you know where it is? Have you seen it? Or is there a similar portrait?" Harry inquired.
"I'm sorry, kid. Ravenclaw's diadem disappeared centuries ago!" Professor Flitwick didn't know what Harry was looking for the diadem for, but he still got down from the raised armchair. If you want to see what the diadem looks like, I can take you to the Ravenclaw common room. There is a bust of Ravenclaw with the diadem on it. "
"The Ravenclaw diadem is missing?" Harry had a bad feeling.
"It is said that he disappeared with Ravenclaw." Professor Flitwick told the information he knew without reservation.
"Ravenclaw took the diadem into his grave?" Hermione breathed a sigh of relief. "If that's the case, it's good. At least the You-Know-Who has no chance of finding it."
"The You-Know-Who is looking for Ravenclaw's Diadem?" Professor Flitwick was very surprised by the news revealed by Hermione.
"Professor, do you know who the ghost stationed in Ravenclaw Tower is? I mean, maybe the ghosts will know some useful information." Harry changed the subject.
Professor Flitwick shook his head and said, "You are not the only one who wants to try to find the tiara through Ms. Grey. Many Ravenclaw students throughout the ages have tried to do so, and they have all failed."
"Who is the oldest ghost in Hogwarts?" Ron said suddenly, "Maybe we can get some useful information from the ghosts."
"Professor Binns of History of Magic," Hermione reminded. "Have you forgotten? Professor Binns has been the professor of History of Magic at Hogwarts since the school was founded."
"It may not be easy for you to get the information about the crown from Professor Binns. I suggest you ask Albert for help. Maybe he can get some useful information through divination. Did he follow you to Hogwarts?" Professor Flitwick personally led the three to the Ravenclaw Tower. He suspected that if they were left alone, they might not be able to answer the question on the eagle-shaped bronze door knocker and enter the Ravenclaw common room smoothly.
"Albert couldn't find the Ravenclaw diadem either," Ron muttered.
"He went to see Professor McGonagall," said Hermione, "probably about the group of expelled students."
"Thanks to his reminder, those students from Muggle families were able to escape." Professor Flitwick sighed softly, "At that time, Umbridge came to Hogwarts with a group of Aurors, looking for the home addresses of those expelled students. She even planned to use Veritaserum on Minerva for this purpose."
Hermione's lips trembled slightly, but some words were left unsaid in the end.