Struggling to survive at Hogwarts

Chapter 124 Playing Cards

Seeing that Thea's expression was indifferent, Gala finally couldn't help but ask, "What do you plan to do next? Just keep going like this?"

Thea chuckled softly, "You also think it's my fault? You think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill?"

“How could that be?” Gella quickly waved her hand. “I just feel that if things continue like this, your situation might…”

Thea's expression softened slightly because of the other party's unwavering support. "You don't need to worry about this for now. I know what I'm doing."

Gella's initial worries vanished instantly at Thea's nonchalant tone. Looking at Thea's composed expression, Gella vaguely saw the powerful and uncompromising Miss Blake.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"I just feel like you're becoming more and more like Miss Blake from my memories!"

Gella said lightly, she never intended to hide herself from Thea.

Thea frowned upon hearing this, but remained silent.

"By the way, thank you for taking those photos; they were a great help to me."

"You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you."

Their brief conversation ended there, and for the next period of time, Thea resumed her busy study life.

She spun like a top between classrooms and the library, her schoolbag getting heavier and heavier, seemingly filled with homework she could never finish, but she always completed it on time.

There have also been reports of Thea placing parchment and reference books on a library table, manipulating a quill pen remotely, and frantically writing on the paper.

As soon as this news broke, countless young wizards flocked to the scene. After much deliberation, one of them finally spoke up to Thea.

"You're planning to learn this method?"

Thea wasn't surprised that the young wizards were interested in this, after all, the students had been doing homework for a long time.

The Gryffindor opposite Thea almost lowered his head to the ground, his face flushed with embarrassment, inwardly regretting why he had just made the bet with someone...

Thea watched as the other woman blushed and couldn't lift her head, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes. Ignoring Draco's disapproving gaze, Thea immediately pulled out a blank parchment.

Within minutes, the paper was filled with learning tips about this method.

As she handed it to the other person, Thea said gently, "I am very sorry for the inconvenience I have caused you these days. Consider this method my apology. You can spread it throughout the entire Hogwarts."

Seeing the surprised and touched look on the other person's face, Thea continued, "However, this method is a bit complicated..."

Before Thea could finish speaking, the Gryffindor patted his chest proudly and said confidently, "It's alright! We can definitely learn it! By the way, thank you Thea for saving us from this predicament!"

Thea was amused by the other person's exaggerated expression.

Only after the other party left did Thea invite the group into the private room and slowly ask, "What do you have to say about the young wizards' opinions of us these past few days?"

Daphne thought for a moment, then spoke first: "Of the other three houses, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff are the most supportive of our actions! But Gryffindor..."

Daphne didn't continue, but everyone knew she had left things unsaid.

“Yes, Daphne has hit the nail on the head. But what else did the others see?” Thea nodded to Daphne, confirming that she was right.

"Judging from this incident, Gryffindor has the least support for us," Theodore said slowly. "But Gryffindor is not a monolithic group, or rather, those who oppose us are not a monolithic group!"

“That’s right, Theodore hit the nail on the head! That’s why I’m doing this today.”

Thea's praise made the other person blush instantly.

"The main reason I cast this spell is this: I want to break this impenetrable barrier!"

"The ability to do homework without lifting a finger is extremely appealing to young wizards, and what I need to do is spread this message. It will become the point that breaks down the barriers between Slytherin and the other houses."

"Once they've learned the spells, can they still accuse us with such a clear conscience?"

"He who takes a bribe is bound to be obligated to serve it. Before they begin their studies, they must clearly consider which side they are truly on!"

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

In fact, Thea's plan was perfectly legitimate; the method was already out in the open, and whether or not to learn it was up to her.

But once you've learned it, you must at least maintain a neutral attitude.

But you won't learn? Everyone around you is learning, but you won't.

Once everyone understood the key to the matter, their gazes toward Thea became even more admiring.

Gella quickly asked, "How difficult is it to learn this method?"

Thea smiled again and said, "This method is basically using a levitation spell to write a paper without lifting a finger. As for the difficulty..."

At this point, a sly smile appeared on Thea's lips, "I guess we can learn about two-thirds of it in the entire Hogwarts!"

"But learning it doesn't mean you can use it at will. At most, a third-year wizard can only manage to write one half-foot-long paper a day, which reduces their workload by about half."

After Thea's explanation, the group understood that it was absolutely impossible to liberate all the young wizards; they wouldn't be able to get past the professor.

But if it's reduced by only half, there might still be a chance.

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After Thea finished doing everything, she waited for the young wizards' reaction.

Sure enough, within a week of the parchment being circulated, more than a hundred young wizards had learned the method.

Thea's plan to break the iron plate was also successful. After learning how to use the quill, the young wizards no longer looked at the Slytherins with suspicion and hostility.

The Gryffindor's abilities also exceeded Thea's expectations. He translated almost everything Thea said that day multiple times, ultimately achieving Thea's most desired goal.

The young wizards began to gather together to discuss what had happened in the Magical Creatures Protection class that day, trying to act as judges to distinguish right from wrong.

Seeing this, Thea once again fueled the fire, exaggerating the destructive power of the hippogriff and emphasizing Hagrid's dereliction of duty as a professor in failing to protect his students.

As the rumors within Hogwarts grew increasingly rampant, the Daily Prophet joined in the fray, publishing lengthy articles that dominated the headlines, with exaggerated headlines that truly astounded Thea.

The Ministry of Magic was not to be outdone. On the surface, it was fixated on the hippogriff, but in reality, it was directly targeting Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts.

Thea read again the letters from her Uncle Lucius and other uncles and aunts, which described in great detail what was happening outside of Hogwarts.

After reading it, Thea decisively cast a fire spell on them.

It was late autumn, and a cold wind swept through, causing the leaves on the branches to flutter down and cover the ground.

Thea looked up at the tallest building. "Dumbledore, I've played my card. What about yours?"