Ch134- What is His Goal?

Ch134- What is His Goal?

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As Harry pondered the implications, he couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency. The break-in at Gringotts, the secretive nature of the third-floor corridor, and now the mention of Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone – it all pointed to a convergence of events that Hogwarts, with its ancient walls and hidden secrets, seemed to be at the center of.

Looking at Hagrid, Harry ventured cautiously, "Philosopher's Stone." The mention of the stone had an immediate effect. Hagrid's eyes widened like saucers, a look of panic flashing across his face as he realized the depth of Harry's inquiry.

"Oh, Harry, I've gone an' said too much," Hagrid mumbled, his usual booming voice reduced to a nervous whisper. He shuffled uncomfortably, his gaze darting around the hut as if expecting the walls to start whispering secrets. "It's jus'... Dumbledore's orders, see? To keep it safe from... from You-Know-Who and takes his eyes away from Flamel." He paused, a look of horror crossing his face as he realized the implications of his admissions. "I shouldn't have said that. I should not have said that." His large hands fluttered in distress, a clear sign of his inner turmoil. "Yeh have to promise me, Harry, not to go lookin' for it. It's too dangerous."ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

Harry nodded, more to calm Hagrid down than anything else. "I promise, Hagrid. I'm just trying to understand what's happening."

Nigel, who had been silent for a while, couldn't resist chiming in. "Well, well, Master Harry. Uncovering secrets with the finesse of a bull in a china shop, I see. Perhaps we should start a detective agency – Potter and the Invisible Partner. Has a nice ring to it, don't you think?"

Harry couldn't help but smile at Nigel's suggestion, despite the seriousness of the situation. "Maybe after we figure out this mess, Nigel. For now, we've got a bigger mystery on our hands."

Hagrid, still looking quite distressed, hastily ushered Harry towards the door. "Yeh need to head back to the castle, Harry. It's not safe to be pokin' around in things like this."

Harry rose to leave, his thoughts a whirlwind as he navigated the path back to Hogwarts. "You were right, Nigel. Voldemort is alive." There was a weight to his words, a recognition of the gravity of the situation.

Nigel responded with a weary tone, "Indeed, he is. And it seems he's as ambitious as ever." There was no humor in his voice this time, only a shared concern over the implications of their discovery.

As Harry walked, he pondered the dual possibilities of Voldemort's interest in the Philosopher's Stone. "Is it the lure of eternal life he seeks, or is it the promise of unparalleled magical power? Either motive spells trouble, but understanding his aim might give us insight into how he thinks." Harry's voice was low, almost to himself, as he tried to untangle the knot of Voldemort's intentions.

Nigel, feigning a gasp, said, "You mean to say our dear stuttering professor might have a dark side? Shocking, absolutely shocking. And here I was thinking he was just afraid of his own shadow."

Ignoring Nigel's sarcasm, Harry mused to himself, "But what's Quirrell's game here? If he's in cahoots with Voldemort, why the rush to get rid of me? He's had plenty of chances, especially considering the amount of time I spend lurking around less frequented parts of the castle. They must be after the Stone, prioritizing it over me. So, why attempt something as bold as knocking me off my broom during a match? Unless, of course, he assumed I wouldn't actually get hurt, what with all the professors around. Maybe causing a scene was his way of diverting attention from the third-floor corridor."

Nigel, always ready to add his two cents, responded with a tone dripping with irony, "Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive. It seems our Professor Quirrell is playing a game more complex than Gobstones. And you, Master Harry, might just be the piece he's underestimated."

Harry nodded to himself, considering Nigel's point. "It makes sense in a twisted sort of way. If Quirrell is working with Voldemort, and they believe I'm a threat or an obstacle to getting the Stone, then putting me in danger serves multiple purposes. It tests the waters, seeing how protected I am and potentially removes me from the equation, all while keeping the focus away from their true goal."

Nigel, his voice tinged with mock horror, exclaimed, "But Master Harry, are you suggesting that our stammering professor could be the main villain in disguise? That's almost as shocking as finding out that chocolate frogs can't really hop."

Harry rolled his eyes, as he said, "I suppose we'll need to keep a closer eye on him, then. And by 'we,' I mean me, since you're not exactly equipped for stealth operations."

"Ah, but my dear Master Harry, you forget – I am equipped with the sharpest weapon of all: a razor-sharp wit. And, as they say, the pen is mightier than the sword... or in this case, the sarcastic comment mightier than the cloak of invisibility."

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