Chapter 12: Your Status is Determined by Yourself!
Theo and Tom hid in a dark corner, observing a nice little detached house not far ahead. There was even a nice little garden in front of the house.
It could be said that the people living here were definitely not short of money.
But according to the confession, the other trapped children were locked inside.
Tom wrapped his worn jacket tighter around himself. "I still don't understand; why are we delaying our trip to Diagon Alley for money?"
"I've said it before; it's not for money," Theo said irritably.
He was doing this to do good deeds and earn merit points. Blackmailing them was just a side effect... Of course, there was no way to explain this to Tom.
"If you're not doing it for money, then what are you doing it for? Don't tell me it's really to save people? I can't see that you have such a kind heart."
"Seriously, Tom, other than being a bit strict with you, when have I not been kind to others?"
Tom shut his mouth. This bastard seemed to be right...
It was just that Theo had always bullied him, so he had the illusion that Theo was not a good person.
In fact, in the eyes of others, Theo, who had taught this bully a lesson, was really a good person!
"Alright, let me tell you the truth. What you said is not entirely wrong. In addition to saving people, I do have some reasons for money." Theo turned to look at Tom.
"The money Dumbledore gave us must not be abundant. It should only be enough for us to barely get by."
"This also means that many of our things have to be bought second-hand, and there are many things we can't afford."
"Are you really willing to use second-hand textbooks left by others, wear second-hand robes that others don't want, and take second-hand wands that others have used up? Okay, these are not the most important things."
"The important thing is... Dumbledore said that we can only use second-hand textbooks; what does this mean? It means that spell books must be very expensive in the wizarding world."
"We need knowledge; we need knowledge beyond textbooks, Tom! Don't you want to become stronger?"
Tom couldn't help but be moved when he heard the last two sentences.
Admittedly, he could endure the poor quality of life. After all, he had been living like this in the orphanage for so many years.
However, when it came to the growth of his own strength, then he could not be so easygoing!
"Also, although we don't know the situation at Hogwarts, one thing is certain, that is, all the people in that school have the same special abilities as us."
"In other words, we are not the most special ones inside. If we are still so poor... what do you think will happen?"
When Tom heard this, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
Putting himself in their shoes, as a senior bully, he knew the psychology of this kind of person better than anyone else.
Tom didn't care at all about being isolated by ordinary people; anyway, you can't bully me.
But that's a magic school!
The power he possesses, others also possess!
Tom is not afraid of the bullying of ordinary people, but other little wizards...
At this time, under Theo's pua, Tom, who seriously underestimated his own strength, actually began to worry.
In fact, he was really worried that other classmates would be as powerful as Theo.
"When you're out, your status is determined by yourself. So, we have to have money first." Theo continued to increase his efforts.
"But... that Dumbledore said that we can't use magic on ordinary people..."
Tom was still a little hesitant. There was no way the current Tom, under the double attack of Theo and Dumbledore, had become much more obedient and not as confident as before.
Theo stretched out a finger and said, "First, they were planning to abduct us, right?"
Tom nodded.
"So, I said we were acting in self-defence. Do you agree?"
Tom nodded again.
Theo then stretched out his second finger. "Second, we learnt from those people that there are other children trapped, right?"
Tom nodded again. "So we are saving people. It has nothing to do with money or anything!"
Theo said with satisfaction, "You have already learnt to answer questions quickly."
"You're right, Theo. Moreover, since we have the ability, why should we live so poorly?" Tom's eyes became firm.
Theo patted Tom on the shoulder and said happily, "You have even learnt to draw inferences from one example!"
A red light flashed in Tom's eyes. "According to Dumbledore's style, he should be a good old man, so even if he knows what we did, considering the two points mentioned above,. He won't blame us; at most he will only blame us for being too adventurous."
Theo continued, "But we have to take risks because those kidnappers even have black police as cover, and calling the police is completely ineffective, so..."
"So... we have no choice but to do it ourselves." Tom nodded. "The reasons are sufficient, so let's save people first. As long as we save people, even if the so-called Ministry of Magic that Dumbledore mentioned finds out, we have something to say."
"And... these bastards actually planned to kidnap me and sell me for money? They must pay the price!" Tom's eyes flashed with a dangerous light again.
In fact, Tom is a very vengeful person. He can't afford to offend Theo, who provokes him, but can't he afford to offend this group of ordinary Muggles?
"What are you going to do?" Tom then asked.
"In fact, I have to find a way to figure out how many people are inside and whether they have weapons such as guns." Theo said seriously.
Although he can use magic now, he is still very afraid of the deadly weapon of Muggles—guns, and it is impossible to just rush in.
After all, he has only officially learnt magic for just over a week, and he is not a powerful wizard like Dumbledore. There are not many methods he can use.
"Tom... can't you control snakes?" Theo asked with a smile.
Tom blushed; he did use snakes to spy on Theo's secrets to becoming stronger.
"I understand..." Saying that, Tom retreated to the corner, then squatted down, making a "hiss hiss hiss" sound in his mouth.
Tom is a Parselmouth; not only can he talk to snakes but also command snakes.
In other words, many things that are inconvenient for humans to do can be done by snakes.
Before long, Theo discovered that in the cracks in the wall, green grass snakes were constantly poking their heads out, mixed with many highly poisonous snakes!
This dense mass of snakeheads made people's hair stand on end. However, Tom seemed to be accustomed to this scene.
"Hiss hiss hiss..."
Tom lowered his head and instructed one of the small snakes on the ground. Then, the little snake turned its head and disappeared into the shadows.
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