The Periodic Table of Words at Hogwarts

Chapter 127 Dumbledore's Speculation

"Mr. Dumbledore"?

Looking at Dumbledore opposite who seemed to be in a daze, Xu Lin asked tentatively.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I was distracted just now. Let's continue the topic."

Dumbledore straightened his glasses as if suddenly enlightened, and then said very apologetically.

"Actually, there is another reason why I took the liberty of talking to you."

Dumbledore, who was on the other side of the screen, bent down and picked up a thick book from a small stool next to his desk.

The book looked very old, with spider webs already hanging on the corners of the silver-inlaid book, and the paper was a little yellowed.

But the strangest thing is that the cover of this ancient book seems to be made of some kind of animal leather. It is very flexible and does not seem to be corrupted at all after so many years. It just looks a little old.

"This is an ancient book I found in a hidden room in Hogwarts. It records in detail the characteristics of many undead creatures and their corresponding methods."

Dumbledore slapped the book on the table with some difficulty, splattering a trace of dust.

"At this year's seminar, I will hand this book to President Lin free of charge for the reference of Chinese translators for one year."

Dumbledore showed a smile on his face and said to Xu Lin.

"Thank you very much for your generosity, Professor Dumbledore, but there is one more thing I need to confirm."

Xu Lin's eyes narrowed, her tone full of suspicion.

"Why are you doing this? This book must be priceless, right? There is an old saying in China - free is the most expensive, so what is the point of doing this?"

Xu Lin asked softly.

"I think you are indeed a little worried, Ms. Xu Lin. That secret room was originally discovered by Mr. Hilbert, and you successfully protected my students during the riot last night. I am an old man. Nature also needs expression."

Dumbledore said leisurely.

"By the way, Mr. Hilbert once told you that you have the ability to install a prosthetic eye on Miss Greengrass that is no different from ordinary people. Is this true? An old Auror friend of mine is very concerned about this. Interested, he is a meritorious service to the Ministry of Magic, and if one can be installed on him, the British Ministry of Magic will be willing to pay for it."

Dumbledore slapped his head, as if he remembered something, and hurriedly said to Xu Lin.

"I think you seem to have made a mistake, Mr. Dumbledore. My position is equivalent to your Secretary of Justice of the Ministry of Magic. If necessary, please go through formal channels. I think President Lin will be very willing." To help you."

Xu Lin frowned and said to Dumbledore.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I forgot that your system is slightly different from ours. Is my willfulness just now going to cause you any trouble?"

Dumbledore seemed to realize something and asked apologetically.

"It's okay, Mr. Dumbledore. I can tell you that this is true, but you have to be mentally prepared. The processing fees of those old alchemists in China are very expensive, and they may be so expensive that even you It’s unbearable.”

Xu Lin waved her hand and then said.

"Miss Greengrass is the daughter-in-law of the Zhang family. Those old guys think she is their family, so they don't plan to accept money. But I think your friend, uh, maybe those old alchemists will Out of respect for those who learn martial arts, I give him a discount, but even the price after the discount may make you feel very sad..."...

Xu Lin carefully considered her words and then spoke very tactfully.

"Ah, that's really a shame. I think our Ministry of Magic will stop thinking about it after hearing the price."

Dumbledore was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile.

He still knows Fudge's urine properties. If the price of equipping disabled Aurors with prostheses is not too expensive, he will generously take out a sum of funds from the Ministry of Magic's treasury to earn himself some fame and pride. Luo’s loyalty and gratitude.

But if the price of these things is too expensive, then the welfare of the disabled will be shelved and no one will mention it anymore...

Because Minister Fudge only wanted to use this to consolidate his position, rather than really wanting to improve the daily lives of disabled Aurors.

Since you are not sincere, how can you be willing to spend money?

"By the way, Mr. Dumbledore, I have one more thing to ask you."

After a moment of silence, Xu Lin raised her head and said to Dumbledore.

"Do you think there is someone behind the many things that happened in China this time?"

Xu Lin's eyes narrowed slightly, and the gaze revealed in the gap seemed to be full of anger.

"When you are in a very high position, you will understand the meaning of refraining from speaking and acting cautiously. I think you should know this better than me, Ms. Xu Lin."

Dumbledore shook his head helplessly.

"But this is a private communication. As an old man, I can just say a few words boldly."

Dumbledore suddenly coughed and said:

"Let me make a long story short. Abomination is a highly poisonous undead creature. Whether it is a child or an adult, Abomination will constantly spray poisonous gas into the air, poisoning all living creatures next to it for itself to assimilate and absorb."

"But according to what you, President Lin, described to me, your Aurors had close contact with that disgusting undead creature, but no one was injured or even died due to gas poisoning."

Dumbledore said in a low voice.

"what do you mean"?

Xu Lin asked knowingly.

"The following words only represent my personal speculation and do not represent Secretary Fudge's thoughts."

Dumbledore straightened himself up and continued:

"I think these abominations have been specially modified by people. They should have reduced their toxicity to increase their assimilation ability, because the toxins secreted by this disgusting undead creature will corrode the corpse and accelerate the decay of the meat mountain, so as to drive themselves to hunt more prey".

"The reduction of toxins will delay the speed of decay, and at the same time, it will add more food sources for itself in places where living creatures are densely populated. I think I am right? Mr. Dumbledore."

Xu Lin said.

"If that's what you said it is."

Dumbledore nodded and continued.

"I heard that the disgusting undead was thrown into the Muggle slaughterhouse. There was a lot of blood and meat there. Fortunately, you didn't let it evolve successfully, otherwise it would have had very serious consequences"!