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Bab 137: Chapter 137: Hogwarts Honorary School Board Member

"Ah."

Lockhart's question stunned Professor McGonagall for a moment, making her a little surprised. After a second thought, she understood what Lockhart was thinking.

But...

It would be nice if Lockhart did join the school board. Considering his title at Hogwarts and his usual generosity, Professor McGonagall secretly nodded in approval.

However...

"Of course, Lockhart. However, if you want to join the school board, I'm afraid it will be very difficult," Professor McGonagall replied slowly.

"Minerva, there's no rush. Please introduce me to the school board first," Lockhart asked directly. He was curious about the Hogwarts school board.

His knowledge of the Harry Potter world was limited to the movies he had watched in his previous life. The school board had little screen time.

However, one thing he knew very well was that when Hogwarts was founded, there was no such thing as a school board. He didn't know when it was established, but it was said to have considerable influence.

Judging from today's events, the future might hold some challenges. If he could address them early, it would be better.

Responding to Lockhart's request, Professor McGonagall recalled information about the school board and introduced it directly: "The School Board is officially called the Hogwarts School Board. Actually, there was no such thing as a school board before at Hogwarts. However, at the end of the last century, Hogwarts had a financial crisis and almost closed down. Later, Principal Armando Dippet thought of a way to solve the crisis, which was to obtain support from resources such as gold galleons through the channels of the Ministry of Magic. This is how the school board came into being. There are a total of 12 wizards on the school board, all of whom are wizards from pure-blood families."

"Only they have the ability to donate a certain amount of funds to Hogwarts every year to ensure the operation of the school. Therefore, they can supervise the operation of Hogwarts and also have certain rights to appoint or temporarily suspend the principal."

"So, their influence on Hogwarts is not small," Lockhart concluded simply after listening to Professor McGonagall's introduction.

"Yes, indeed," Professor McGonagall nodded slightly. "After all, the school needs galleons; otherwise, it cannot operate normally, let alone teach the students."

In response, Lockhart nodded slightly, expressing his understanding.

No matter where in the world, those with financial power always have a greater say, especially in non-profit institutions such as schools. Financial power becomes even more critical. The more funds are consumed, the more dependent one becomes on the need for funds, and those with financial power have more influence.

Otherwise, why would the school board be able to remove Dumbledore from his position later? In the final analysis, Hogwarts still relies too much on the funding from the school board.

Thinking of this, Lockhart was thoughtful.

Suddenly...

"Minerva, how many galleons does the board provide to Hogwarts each year?"

Regarding Lockhart's question, Professor McGonagall's expression changed. After thinking for a moment, she roughly said, "Lockhart, Hogwarts itself also has some profit channels."

"But despite this, the school board still provides approximately 3,000 gold galleons to Hogwarts every year."

Hearing Professor McGonagall's answer, Lockhart took a breath. 3,000 gold galleons, paid every year. Is the cost of education at Hogwarts so high?

He made a rough calculation and found that based on his original wealth, he would only last four to five years at most before becoming a pauper. And that school board has persisted for almost a hundred years. No wonder it is composed of 12 pure-blood families. Ordinary families can't afford it.

Don't forget, Hogwarts is not a for-profit institution; it is a school that can only swallow up everything.

However, this school board would be a real nuisance for him. The school board will never give up on his research, let alone the Ministry of Magic. The twists and turns will only make it more troublesome.

After thinking for a moment, Lockhart's eyes lit up as he thought of a good plan.

"Minerva, if I donate a certain amount of galleons to Hogwarts, can I get some honorary title?" Lockhart asked, explaining to Professor McGonagall, "In this case, if the school board wants to use this as an excuse later, I can also have something to deal with them."

With this explanation, Professor McGonagall instantly understood and secretly praised Lockhart's intelligence. With the donation, there would be room for justification for the subsequent use of the recruitment of assistants in the name of Hogwarts as an excuse.

After all, if Lockhart donated money, so what if he used the name of Hogwarts? Doesn't the school board gain corresponding influence because of donations? To deny this would be equivalent to denying the very basis for the existence of the school board. In this way, there is room for wrangling. Once the wrangling occurs, it can only be shelved.

However...

"Lockhart, how many gold galleons are you going to donate?"

"This year, I will donate 600 gold galleons first, and 300 gold galleons every year thereafter," Lockhart replied according to his own idea.

Since he had to do something, he decided to do it to the extreme so that no one could find an excuse. 600 gold galleons, equivalent to 1/5 of the annual donation of the school board. The next 300 pieces per year are basically equivalent to the amount donated by a pure-blood family, or even slightly higher. In this case, let's see what those pure-blood families say.

As for galleons, don't forget, he had just ransacked Bellatrix's treasury. There were not only Bellatrix's, but also some wealth accumulated by the Lestrange family over the years, and some of Voldemort's wealth. He estimated that there were more than 100,000 galleons, not to mention those precious magic items. He wouldn't have to worry about galleons for a while. Not to mention, if his plan succeeded, galleons would be the least of his concerns.

When Professor McGonagall heard the amount of Lockhart's donation, her eyes lit up instantly, and a bright smile appeared on her face. Lockhart is indeed known as a rich man at Hogwarts. This is really generous, not to mention providing 300 gold galleons every year. She had already figured out what to buy with this batch of galleons. What materials should she buy? It seemed like the school's Quidditch pitch could use some repairs, and there were some magic broomsticks, some of which were in tatters.

The thought flashed through her mind, and Professor McGonagall smiled and said, "In that case, Lockhart, I'll go back and discuss it with the headmaster. Let's see if we can get you the title of honorary school board member. Although it won't come with corresponding rights, I believe it will be more beneficial to you."

Hearing Professor McGonagall's reply, Lockhart had a bright smile on his face. Professor McGonagall can be trusted!

Well, he remembered that Professor McGonagall liked Quidditch games, so he could give her some Quidditch tickets or other gifts.

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Bab 138: Chapter 138: Tom, I Like Honest Students, You Know

Voldemort's Horcrux Notebook, Soul Space.

"Tom, how is your practice of soul meditation? Is the effect different from the expected outcome?" Lockhart asked gently, sitting at a desk simulated by the soul space, looking at Tom opposite him.

Upon hearing Lockhart's question, Tom's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Professor, the soul meditation method is really effective. I have now reached the third level and have outlined 36 runes."

"The actual effect is even better than expected. The speed of improving mental power meets expectations. Additionally, the power of soul spells has increased by at least 10%, and the consumption has reduced by about 20%."

Tom felt fortunate that he had signed the contract with Lockhart. After the contract was signed, Lockhart provided him with something called the Soul Meditation Method to practice. Initially, Tom was a little dissatisfied with being treated as a test subject, but once he started practicing it, he found it to be a boon.

He discovered that the soul meditation method was actually beneficial to his soul fragment. Not only did it improve his mental power, but it also enhanced his soul power. In other words, he could think more clearly and be more rational. It seemed that the negative erosion caused by long-term study of black magic was gradually dissipating. Moreover, after signing the contract, he gained access to more advanced knowledge of runes, which excited and delighted him.

Seeing the excited expression on Tom's face, Lockhart nodded with satisfaction. This meditation method was specially selected based on Tom's situation. Soul Meditation, as the name suggests, specializes in the soul. With practice, one can not only strengthen the soul but also improve its purity. Moreover, anyone with a soul can practice it.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Lockhart tapped his fingertips on the desk three times, bringing Tom's attention back. He said meaningfully, "Tom, you must practice this meditation method well. If you reach a certain level, you might become an independent soul."

Tom's pupils shrank, feeling a bit uneasy. Could it be that Lockhart had discovered his true identity?

Then Lockhart continued, "In the future, if you want to become a living wizard, a complete soul is indispensable."

Tom felt slightly reassured, but the previous doubts remained hidden in his heart. What would happen if his identity were discovered?

Suddenly...

"Tom, tell me about your experience with the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets. I'll go take a look if I have time," Lockhart said, looking at Tom, who appeared deep in thought.

"Oh, okay, Professor," Tom replied with surprise.

It's good to go to Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets. The original had some back-ups there. As long as Lockhart went in, he could start the process, including the resurrection ceremony.

"Professor, the Chamber is in the girls' restroom on the third floor. Take me there, and I can help you open the door to the secret room."

After hearing Tom's reply, Lockhart asked directly, "Tom, is there any danger after entering the chamber?"

Tom, reminiscing, said slowly, "Professor, according to Riddle's memory, there doesn't seem to be much danger in the chamber. You just need to pay attention to a few magical traps. You can take me with you. If you encounter a trap, I'll remind you."

Lockhart nodded slowly, appearing to agree. Then he kept a gentle smile on his face and continued to ask, "Well, Tom, is there anything valuable left in the chamber?"

"After all, if all Slytherin's belongings were taken by Riddle, it would be a waste of my time to go. My time is very valuable."

Seeing Lockhart's expression, Tom's face lit up, thinking he had tricked Lockhart. There was only one last step left. After thinking for a moment, he decided to add some useful information and said directly, "Yes, Professor, there is something very valuable inside. But it can only be kept in the chamber, so Riddle didn't take it."

"Oh, what is it?" Lockhart asked with interest.

"It's a stone statue with intelligence!" Tom explained. "According to Riddle's research, it seems to be a legacy left by Salazar Slytherin. It can answer the questioner's questions and appears to possess a lot of knowledge. Many questions can be answered by it. However, it seems to have a way of judging. Only students or professors of Hogwarts can ask questions, along with the headmaster. After Riddle graduated, he lost his Hogwarts identity and could no longer get answers from the stone statue."

Hearing this, Lockhart was thoughtful. He remembered that Voldemort really wanted the job of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor so much that he even cast a curse when he couldn't get it. As a result, the position changed teachers every year. Maybe this had something to do with the stone statue that Tom mentioned.

While thinking, Lockhart continued to ask, "Tom, are there any other treasures?"

This time, Tom shook his head and said no.

"Okay, then I understand." Lockhart nodded lightly. Then, his attitude became very gentle and kind, as if he were facing his favorite student.

"Also, let me confirm one last time. Are you sure that the only risks in the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets are those magical traps?" Lockhart asked again.

Although Tom felt a little guilty in his heart, he shook his head confidently, saying, "No, Professor."

Then...

Lockhart stood up, leaning on the desk with his hands, and stared at Tom with a stern expression. A hoarse, eerie, weird, and evil voice came from his mouth.

"Hiss. Hiss, hiss, hiss. (Tom, please tell me, what is a basilisk?)"

A look of horror appeared on Tom's face when he heard the Parseltongue coming from Lockhart. Especially after understanding its meaning, his face turned pale.

Then, as Lockhart thought, the contract imprinted deep in Tom's soul suddenly began to emit a pale golden light, burning his soul like the sun.

"Ahhhhh!"

Tom immediately curled up on the ground, trembling all over, writhing in pain, and wailing.

"Professor, what is a basilisk?"

"Ahhhhh!"

"I really... really don't know."

"Let me go, Professor, let me go."

Lockhart slowly left the desk and walked over to Tom. Half squatting down, he looked at Tom, who was wailing and begging for mercy, and shaking violently. He didn't speak, just watched silently. After a while, with a thought, the contract began to return to normal.

"Huff, huff."

Looking at Tom, who was panting heavily and pale-faced, Lockhart spoke in a cold tone, "Tom, I like honest students. You should know this. The information I have far exceeds your imagination. I think you should understand this sooner rather than later. I don't want you to be clever in front of me. Do you understand? You have to understand that I can make you a living creature, and I can also make you lose your soul. This time, I'll teach you a lesson. Thirty minutes of soul burning, now there are twenty-five minutes left. Just enjoy it slowly."

After speaking, Lockhart had a thought, and the contract deep in Tom's soul continued to emit a pale golden light, like the sun, continuing to burn his soul.

"Ah, Professor, Professor, I don't dare anymore."

"Let me go!"

"Next time, I won't dare."

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