v4 Chapter 184： The magic stone is ripe

The discussion eventually broke down. Harry had become so obsessed with the spell Occlumency that the mere mention of the word Occlumency made him unhappy.

Seeing Harry's appearance of being owed money, Tom didn't say much, and left with Hermione, who was hesitant to speak.

Bellatrix was kneeling before Voldemort, begging forgiveness, at the Riddle House in the faraway village of Little Hangleton.

"Master, the Imperius Curse on Draco has been undone, it's my incompetence."

"No, it's nothing." Voldemort was sitting at the floor-to-ceiling window, staring at the sky outside. At this time, the Riddle House has been completely new, all kinds of worn-out furniture have been replaced, the lawn has been flattened, the missing tiles on the house have been filled, and even the glass of the floor-to-ceiling windows has been wiped clean.

People in the village are rumored that a rich man with a lot of money has taken over the Riddle House on the hillside and renovated it. Betting on when the rich man will be scared off by the Riddles' ghosts has become a constant topic of conversation in taverns.

Voldemort's expression was calm, Malfoy's defeat did not affect his mood, and the mistake was even part of his plan.

How could a planned failure make Voldemort angry? If he had to find a reason to make him unhappy, then this house seemed more suitable. Voldemort hated it, it reminded him of his poor background, but he had to admit it was a good hiding place.

Anyone who knows his relationship with this place must have already entered the grave, right? Even if Dumbledore can find a little clue, will he come here to visit in person?

Voldemort thought he wouldn't. But if he does come, even better, he will be shamed here.

After looking at the sky for a while, Voldemort noticed that Bellatrix was still kneeling on the ground. So he asked her to get up first, and then go with him to meet the guests.

"The people on both sides can't wait." Voldemort got up from his chair and walked towards the living room. There, he will meet with his allies to discuss their next steps.

He hates the process so much, but seems to have to endure it now because he needs those high-quality cannon fodder. Going it alone he would never fear Dumbledore - Voldemort thought so - and he would need to hold back the wizards of the Order of the Phoenix and the wine bag of the Ministry of Magic.

The Japanese and the purgers are just right for this role.

As for how he would deal with his allies after the event was over, that was another matter. Anyway, Voldemort had no intention of letting such a weird organization like the Purifiers continue to exist in the world.

A scheming Voldemort opens his negotiations.

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Voldemort seems to have died down since the necklace project failed. Members of the Order of the Phoenix found no trace of Death Eater activity, nor did Draco receive new mission instructions. It seems that after his exposure, the Death Eater side gave up the pawn, which was undoubtedly a good thing for Malfoy. Despite being an outcast, he wouldn't have to suffer between the Order of the Phoenix and the Death Eaters for a short time.

Anyone with discernment knows that Voldemort is secretly saving power, but no one has a very good countermeasure against it. Voldemort is like a vicious viper, good at hiding in the dark and watching.

He does not take the initiative to attack, and it is very difficult for the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry of Magic to catch his flaws, but fortunately, there are various signs that he seems to be unable to bear it - his Japanese allies have been very active recently, and envoys frequently travel to London Magic Ministry, made an application for access, only to be pressed down by Dumbledore.

Dumbledore didn't want so many outsiders entering Hogwarts, especially when it was obvious that this group of people had some guile.

The calm days passed, Harry's newspaper was booming, Fred and George's small commodity business was booming, and everything was on the right track.

Tom has good news: his Philosopher's Stone has matured.

It sounds a bit metaphysical, but Tom did feel that his magic stone hidden in the Texas slaughterhouse was "charged".

It's an intuitive feeling.

Tom chose to trust his instincts, and he brought back a blood-red Sorcerer's Stone from Texas.

This thumb-sized stone contains the soul essence of millions of cows, and these essences will fill the life force that Hermione has depleted due to the curse.

Looking at the Philosopher's Stone, both Tom and Hermione had a hard time: how should this thing be used?

Everyone knows that the Philosopher's Stone can turn stone into gold, making people youthful forever, but no book that records the Philosopher's Stone mentions how to use the Philosopher's Stone.

"Ask Professor Dumbledore." Hermione played with the Philosopher's Stone, but finally didn't dare to mess around.

She still has a strong sense of unreality: the ruby-like stone in her hand is the legendary magic stone! As a result, it ran into his own hands so easily?

The way Tom threw rocks at her in the morning was as casual as a mint. It made her not react at first, this is the baby who will prolong her life.

The Philosopher's Stone was heavy in her hand, and Hermione could feel her boyfriend's love for her on it. She clenched the stone and said "thank you" to Tom.

This kind of friendship, she is difficult to return.

Tom tilted his head and looked at Hermione. The girl at this time was holding the Philosopher's Stone in one hand and the hem of her robe in the other, with a shy look on her face.

"Thank me for what? Just take care of yourself in the future." Tom rubbed Hermione's cheek, "I should."

"Should it be..." Hermione froze for a moment, then turned her head and gently kissed Tom's earlobe.

"Then this kiss should be used as a reward for the Philosopher's Stone!"

Tom smiled: "then I can earn it"

The two walked into Dumbledore's office like this. But when they found out how to take the Philosopher's Stone, both of them were taken aback.

"Ground...and water...take?" Tom repeated the words he heard, looking at Dumbledore in disbelief.

Dumbledore nodded, indicating that Tom was right.

Now Tom is silent: This way of use, I believe it if you say it is a vitamin tablet!

"If you don't mind choking, it's okay not to add water." Dumbledore added, making the highest achievement of alchemy a lot more grounded.

Hermione looked at the Philosopher's Stone on the table, dumbfounded.

"Okay, hurry up and do your work." Dumbledore waved his hand and "driven" the two out.

Looking at the empty tabletop, Dumbledore sighed a little: He never imagined that he would be able to see the Philosopher's Stone again in this life!

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