When returning to Hogwarts, Sean deliberately took a detour, avoiding the professors who went to fight the fire. Then, using the Disillusionment Charm, he avoided Filch's patrol and successfully returned to the Slytherin Common Room, and back to his own room.
The plan for this operation had been good, but unexpected things still happened.
Sean really didn't expect that Quirrell, that two-faced monster, after seemingly leaving upon encountering the centaurs, was actually still hiding nearby and spying. His actions just happened to be seen by the other party, putting him in danger. If it weren't for Quirrell and Voldemort's deep-seated fear of Dumbledore, this time he might have really had to use the special effect of the pure white pocket watch's once-a-week reverse fatal magic.
As mentioned before, the effect of the reverse fatal magic is a very important part of Sean's subsequent plans, related to whether Sean can snatch Quirrell's, or even Voldemort's remnant soul's, head.
Next, what Sean needs to do is find a suitable opportunity to cast a curse on Tarquin.
While thinking, Sean lay on the bed and gradually fell asleep. He didn't notice that some silvery-white liquid was on the corner of Kulkan's mouth. Through Kulkan's constantly flicking tongue, it was rolled into her mouth and completely disappeared.
Early the next morning, the news of the fire in the Forbidden Forest spread throughout Hogwarts.
In the magical world, disasters like fires are not a big deal as long as they are discovered in time. Everyone knows magic, and by using magic, one can create water currents or even frost. Dealing with a fire that hasn't fully spread is not a difficult task, so this matter only became temporary gossip among the young wizards of Hogwarts and did not cause any panic.
Coming out of the Library, Sean and Blaise were still talking about the exams. As soon as they returned to the Slytherin Common Room, they saw Dorian waiting there.
Glancing at Dorian, Blaise and Sean greeted him and went back to their rooms to change clothes first.
Blaise left. Dorian looked at Sean and said, "Sean, would you like to sit down?"
"Okay."
The two found a corner in the common room and sat down.
Dorian wanted to call a house-elf to prepare black tea for them, but Sean stopped him.
"Dorian, let's skip the tea. We can just talk about the main business."
The moment he heard this, Dorian suddenly realized that recruiting Sean seemed to be a bit beyond his control.
Although he had a bad feeling in his heart, Dorian didn't show it at all. Instead, he maintained that smile and said to Sean, "Alright, Sean, you are someone who values time very much, so I won't delay any longer. The matter I told you about before, you should have considered it, right? I wonder what your answer is, Sean?"
Looking at Dorian, Sean didn't waste any more words and answered directly, "Sorry, Dorian, I have my own plans. At this stage, the cooperation with Andy is enough, and I don't intend to get involved with more. However, I still have to thank you for your invitation. This is also an acknowledgment of my ability, thank you very much."
Dorian's expression was slightly unnatural for a moment, but soon he smiled and said to Sean, "It's okay, even if we don't cooperate, it's nothing. I still have something to do here, so I won't stay any longer. If you change your mind, you can come find me. Goodbye."
Dorian got up first and left.
Sean looked at Dorian's retreating figure, didn't say anything more, and also got up and returned to his room.
At the door of the room, Sean already saw Blaise standing there waiting for him. He pushed open the door and walked in with Blaise. Glancing at Kulkan sleeping in her nest, Sean suddenly hesitated. He inexplicably felt that Kulkan seemed to have grown a little bigger, but soon Blaise called him, and Sean also felt that it might be his illusion, so he didn't pay too much attention.
"Sean, what did you talk about with Dorian?"
"Nothing much, I just refused him and didn't say anything else."
Hearing this, Blaise said with some worry, "It's fine that you refused him, but I think you should still be careful. When I investigated before, I found that among the two people Dorian and his group poached, one of them used to have a very good relationship with Andy and refused Dorian's invitation. Later, I heard that person was taught a lesson and immediately changed his mind the next day and accepted Dorian's invitation. So I'm a little worried about you…"
Blaise didn't finish his sentence, but Sean knew what he meant.
"Blaise, don't worry, I'll be careful. Besides, I've been feeling quite stifled recently. I actually wish someone would fight with me. It's also a good choice to relax before the exams."
When Blaise heard Sean's words, he immediately remembered the two Pure-Blood Duels Sean had experienced before and breathed a slight sigh of relief, saying, "I almost forgot. I've been with you in the library recently, so much so that I almost forgot why you became famous in the first place. But even though that's the case, you still need to be careful. Those guys won't just find first or second-year students to trouble you. Students from fifth or sixth year are also possible. After all, you've only been at Hogwarts for less than a year, so it's better to be cautious."
"Don't worry, I understand."
The two chatted for a while longer, then prepared to go to the Great Hall for dinner. After that, Blaise was going on a date with his girlfriend, while Sean was going to attend the Potions Club.
Before leaving, Sean glanced at Kulkan. He originally wanted to take Kulkan to dinner as before, but Sean saw that Kulkan was still sleeping in her nest. This made him a little strange, but he still didn't think too much about it. He just planned to find an opportunity to take Kulkan and ask Professor Kettleburn from Care of Magical Creatures about the relevant situation.
Meanwhile, in Dorian's room, Tarquin looked at Dorian with a displeased expression.
"I said long ago, there's no need to say anything to a Squib's son like him. Just find an opportunity to teach him a lesson. Isn't it up to us to say what's what? Why waste time?"
Listening to the sarcasm in Tarquin's words, Dorian subconsciously wanted to retort, but due to their cooperation and Tarquin's strength and madness, Dorian swallowed his anger and nodded, saying, "You're right. This matter has failed with me. If you can do it, then that would be for the best."
"Heh, of course," Tarquin sneered. "It's just that the Dean has been keeping a close eye on me recently. I've already sent two of my subordinates. That Squib's son will soon receive the lesson he deserves."
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