The Day of the Draw at Hogwarts

Tom looked at the diary and showed a kind smile: What a good search engine. This kind of tutor who will not get tired can't be found even with a lantern! You know, sometimes one-to-one tutoring costs hundreds of dollars an hour—you may not be able to find a reliable one.

As for whether Riddle had any personal goods in it, Tom felt that there was a high probability that there was no such thing. After all, with his speaking speed and the amount of lectures, it would be difficult for him to lie. And Tom will also look at it with his own brain later, and he can also see if there is anything wrong.

About three hours later, Riddle finished talking about his research on the runes. The lecture was really a laborious task, and by the end, Riddle’s ink had faded—there was really almost no drop left!

"This is my understanding of runes."

"Thank you, senior! Thank you for your hard work, senior!"

"It's nothing. Since you call me senior, I will naturally protect you..."

"Senior, you must be tired, right? I won't disturb you anymore. You can rest early."

"wait--"

Tom closed the diary.

Riddle's diary can control others by amplifying dark emotions, and can also absorb power through chatting. In the former case, Tom had nothing to worry about. For the latter, as long as Tom keeps Riddle outputting, the more he talks, the more power he has accumulated will be consumed, and the whole thing will fall into a weak state.

There is nothing to be afraid of anymore.

After Tom put the diary away, he first transformed into a unicorn and washed away the darkness in his heart. Then he stretched out, sat down at the table, and compiled "Tom's Rune Talk"

After watching it for a while, Tom felt inspired. He found a wooden block and started practicing carving Riddle's "self-created" runes.

Tom couldn't sleep that night.

The next day, Hermione was surprised when she saw Tom: Tom came to work in the bookstore with two black circles under his eyes.

"Did you stay up late?" Hermione asked with some concern.

"Yes, I learned some new knowledge, so I went to bed a little late." Then Tom casually told Hermione about runes, which made Hermione fascinated.

"Now, take this." Tom handed Hermione the little toy he had made before. "A little application of the runes."

Hermione smiled so hard that her eyes turned into crescent moons. While playing with the small coin, she asked casually: "The little girl who came with you yesterday, is the person that Professor McGonagall invited you to visit?"

"Yes, her name is Peggy. I have a hunch that she should also be a Ravenclaw."

"Oh," Hermione said as she fiddled with the coin without saying anything.

But Tom still came closer and said, "Look, this way, it lights up and can float."

"fine."

"Actually, this involves the application of runes. Let me tell you slowly..." Tom took a piece of parchment and started to learn and sell it. The sequence of the lecture was actually Riddle's idea yesterday. Tom didn't stop until the writing and drawings filled the entire parchment.

"Actually, I don't want to go here. That place is far away, but Professor McGonagall gave me too much." Tom took out two notebooks. "Look, Professor McGonagall's notes!"

But today I can’t see the notes.

Because Mr. Lawrence came over and gave Tom a new task: decorating the venue for the book signing.

The great Mr. Lockhart will arrive at his loyal Flourish and Blott bookstore on Wednesday and hold a book signing from 12:30 to 14:30. The book on sale this time is his autobiography "Magical Me"

Hermione became very excited after hearing this: "We can meet Mr. Lockhart in person? Almost all the books on the book list were written by him!"

Tom: Sorry!

But even though Tom felt irritated, he still had to finish setting up the venue. But the work is not much, the main thing is to move a few bookshelves, clear an open space, build a stand and table, and finally hang up the banners.

Tom thought about the way Muggle celebrities held fan meetings, and then went to build a lot of fences. First, he separated Lockhart's stage with fences, hoping that everyone could watch the monkeys in a civilized manner. Then a winding passage was separated by a fence on the access road.

This design is to divert traffic so that the number of people the idol comes into contact with at the same time is controlled within a reasonable range.

Wednesday arrived.

Lockhart is indeed a top figure in the wizarding world today. Although this person may not even know what academic journals are published by wizards, it does not prevent him from being attracted by a large group of middle-aged and elderly women like Mrs. Weasley and innocent people like Hermione. Popular among girls.

In other words, there is no "knowledge network" in the wizarding world, otherwise Tom might be ruined by just one question today.

Today, Diagon Alley welcomed a large group of Lockhart fans - most of them were witches of Mrs. Weasley's age, and they rushed to Flourish and Blotts Bookstore. Because according to their experience, every Lockhart autograph session is packed with people, and if they don't get a good position early, they may have to wait until the end to buy the book.

But this time is a little different from the past. There are still as many fans coming to buy signed books, but this time they are lined up in a long queue by the winding fence. Although there are many people, they are much more orderly, even in the bookstore. There is also a small passage left at the door so that students who normally come to buy books can pass through.

This kind of orderly queuing has also greatly improved the efficiency of the autograph session.

Lockhart himself was already sitting in the bookstore waiting.

The walls around the bookstore are covered with large photos of him - in each photo, Lockhart is blinking towards the outside world, revealing his dazzling white teeth. As Tom hung up the pictures, the sight of these smiling Lockharts left an indelible impression on him: nothing short of spiritual pollution. Think about it, dozens of the same faces staring at you with smiles on their faces...

Hermione was eager to help, but Tom sternly refused.

Surrounded by his own photos, Lockhart didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed. Today he was wearing a forget-me-not colored robe and a pointed wizard hat. Whenever his fans come over, he will tirelessly show a bright smile, and then sign his name on the new book with flying colors.

It has to be said that as an idol, Lockhart is still qualified. No matter how many people come, his smile is as bright as it was at the beginning.

Lockhart didn't come alone. He also brought a short photographer from the Daily Prophet. At this time, the photographer was jumping up and down to take pictures while holding a large black camera. Every time he pressed the shutter, the camera's flash emitted a blinding light and puffed out a plume of purple smoke.