bookbashuk Chapter 95 Professor McGonagall's Notes
Chapter 95 Professor McGonagall's Notes
Chapter 95 Professor McGonagall's Notes
Bard was somewhat tempted by Thorin's offer to trade for Black Arrows.
Legend has it that the treasures in Lonely Mountain are piled up like mountains, and even giant dragons are attracted by the treasures within.
If he could obtain one-fourteenth of the treasure, not only would his life change dramatically, but he could also help the impoverished residents of Long Lake Town, and it wouldn't be impossible to rebuild River Valley City and restore the glory of his ancestors.
But after careful consideration, Bard shook his head.
"I cannot risk the lives of the people of Lake-town. If the dragon survives, the entire town will suffer its revenge, and everyone will be consumed by its flames!"
"Not to mention that the dragon has now awakened."
Rejected, Thorin's expression darkened further. His gaze lingered on the black arrow for a moment before he snorted coldly, turned around, and sat back down, his face grim, lost in thought.
The atmosphere in the room turned cold once again.
Gandalf looked somewhat worried when he saw Thorin like this.
Meanwhile, Dui was engrossed in checking in through the system.
[Hogwarts Check-in System: Location: Lake-town, check-in required?]
"Check-in".
[Sign-in successful! Congratulations on receiving the Transfiguration Notes of Minerva McGonagall, the master of Transfiguration!]
Dui's eyes lit up when he saw the thick notebook that appeared in front of him.
Professor McGonagall's notebook? What a pleasant surprise!
Dui immediately began flipping through the pages, quickly becoming engrossed in its contents.
As a master of transfiguration, Professor McGonagall's notebook not only contains detailed records of various transfiguration spells, including spells for transforming objects into objects, objects into animals, and animals into each other, but also transfiguration spells for human bodies, including those of the Animagus.
There are even spellcasting methods and techniques that can transform elements such as water, fire, and earth.
For example, one can condense flames into a giant python or fire dragon, or bring statues to life to help fight enemies.
This notebook can be considered a comprehensive work on transfiguration.
Dui treasured Professor McGonagall's notebook like a precious gem.
In particular, as an Animagus with a tabby cat-like animal form, Professor McGonagall's notebook contains detailed records of the various situations that might be encountered during the casting of the Animagus and the corresponding coping methods.
This is very instructive and instructive for Dui, who is currently practicing Animagus.
He now has a mandrake leaf under his tongue, waiting for the next full moon so he can remove it and move on to the next step.
And that time will come soon.
However, before that, Dui decided to take this time to make a flying broom.
So, in the days that followed, the conflict between Gandalf and Thorin remained irreconcilable.
Gandalf tries to persuade Thorin to give up going to the Lonely Mountain.
Thorin, however, was determined to continue on his journey, even at a cost, to obtain the Arkenstone.
Therefore, he approached the mayor of Laketown to make a deal, hoping to obtain some weapons from the town's armory and then arm his group of dwarves.
He still hasn't forgotten the black arrow from the Bard family that can pierce dragon scales, and has tried to obtain it several times through coercion and enticement.
The mayor of Longlake Town was a greedy and blind man. After learning that there was treasure on Lonely Mountain, he immediately agreed to provide weapons to the dwarves, without giving any thought to the threat of the dragon.
In his view, it was just investing in some weapons that were gathering dust in the armory, and it didn't cost him any money.
If it doesn't succeed, so be it; but if it does succeed, it will bring inexhaustible wealth, practically a risk-free business, a huge windfall.
Therefore, the mayor will hold a grand farewell party for the dwarves to send off their warriors.
Gandalf was worried about this, but he couldn't stop it. As for Duy, he was oblivious to everything else and stayed at Bard's house, spending his days sharpening and carving the willow heartwood with a sharp dagger. "Duy, things have deviated from my original plan, and I am really worried."
On this day, Gandalf found Duy and said with a face full of worry.
"It's not just about the dragons, but also Thorin. The dragon disease that's inherited in his family's bloodline becomes more pronounced the closer they get to the Lonely Mountain treasure."
"I fear that when Thorin comes into contact with those treasures, he might be consumed by that maddening disease before the dragon's flames even engulf him!"
Dui admired Gandalf's worry but also felt helpless.
He admitted that he could not be as selfless as Gandalf, or even repay evil with good.
After all, Gandalf had genuinely cared about Thorin and his companions these past few days, which is why he had spared no effort in trying to persuade them to abandon their journey to the Lonely Mountain and disturb the awakened dragons.
But in the eyes of the stubborn Thorin, Gandalf's persuasion was ill-intentioned and even became an enemy that hindered his reconquest of his homeland.
Therefore, they bypassed Gan Daotian and chose to cooperate with the town mayor.
If Duy were Gandalf, he wouldn't bother trying to persuade such a person; he'd just let him destroy himself.
"If all else fails, Gandalf, you can just knock him out and release him after the Day of Dolores."
Dui suggested.
"Or if you don't want to do it yourself, I can help you by casting a spell to quiet him down."
Gandalf was somewhat tempted by Dui's words, but immediately shook his head.
"While I'd love to do it this way, it's Thorin's will. We can only guide and persuade him from the sidelines; we can't force him to change his will, otherwise it will only lead to even more disastrous consequences!"
Then his gaze fell on what Dui was holding, and he asked curiously.
"Are you making—a broom?"
Dui nodded and then shook his head.
"I plan to make a flying broom to use as a means of transportation."
"Flying—a broom? You mean it can fly!" Gandalf's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked quickly.
Dui nodded, but his hands continued moving.
Gandalf instantly put Thorin aside and focused all his attention on the flying broom that was gradually taking shape in front of him.
Flying is an irresistible temptation for everyone, even Gandalf.
Although Gandalf is good friends with the eagles and can summon them to fly with him when needed.
But being carried and flying on your own are completely different experiences, so Gandalf was very interested in the flying broomstick that Dui mentioned.
However, before Dui's flying broom could be completed...
Bud rushed back from outside, bringing with him a sudden message.
"The dwarves just left by boat; they're already on their way to Lonely Mountain!"
"And that halfling was taken away by them too."
"They've left?" Gandalf immediately became agitated, both angry and anxious.
"They left without even telling us! What does Thorin Oakenshield mean by this? Doesn't he trust us?"
Gandalf's eyes revealed anger, and a hint of disappointment.
"No, we can't let them enter Lonely Mountain like this! Thorin Oakenshield is leading them to their deaths!"
With that, he grabbed his staff and set off to catch up with Thorin and the others.
However, this time Dui refused to accompany Gandalf.
He shook his head and pointed to the broom in his hand: "My flying broom will be finished in a few days, and I can't get away for the time being. Gandalf, if you're willing to wait, you can ride with me on the broom to catch up."
Gandalf was somewhat tempted, but he still refused.
"Alright, I can't sit here any longer. I'll head out and catch up with them. You can come back after you finish sweeping."
He then borrowed a boat from Bard and sailed off to catch up with Thorin and the others.
Dui was the only guest left at the Bard family's house.