v6 Chapter 184： Styx

There is a saying at Hogwarts:

It is impossible for anyone to fully explore the secrets of the school.

William agrees with this statement.

Even though he had three time loops and spent decades at the school, he would not dare to boast and knew all the secrets.

Why did Voldemort want to teach at the school?

In addition to wanting to bewitch the students and become his reserve army, he also wants to continue to explore the secrets of this ancient castle.

Hogwarts is like a black hole, no matter how long you stay here, it is always full of mystery and attracts you to explore.

For example, the underground palace... is what William has always been most curious about.

William actually discovered the underground palace six years ago. At that time, he was a simple and kind-hearted freshman.

And now, in his final year, he's graduating from Hogwarts.

So, this is the secret he wants to crack the most.

Speaking of the underground palace... its most mysterious place lies in the small island in the middle of the lake, where there are pyramids.

It was an unfinished pyramid without a spire, like the pattern behind a dollar.

Above the pyramid, there is a wooden coffin, where there are four coffins!

William had tried countless times to reach the island, and even went over with the Deathly Hallows, but he couldn't get close.

At first, he thought that it was magic that enveloped the lake, preventing others from entering.

But as he grows up, with William's current vision, he can easily perceive... that island is not at Hogwarts at all.

It's just a projection.

Since he's not at school, what's the point of touching it?

Dumbledore stood in front of the curtain and whispered:

"Back then, Slytherin, one of the Big Four, left Hogwarts first.

After that, Ravenclaw and Gryffindor left one after another... without a trace.

Only Ms. Hufflepuff, who stayed at the school alone, became the headmaster. "

Dumbledore's voice tells the story of a thousand years ago.

"Hufflepuff has trained many outstanding wizards, and thanks to her efforts, Hogwarts has become the best wizarding school in the world, until one day..."

The principal paused, looked at the curtain and continued:

"Behind this arch, a coffin floated out. After being obtained by Hufflepuff, it was brought back to Hogwarts."

"Coffin?" William narrowed his eyes. "The coffin in the underground palace?"

"That's right, it's one of those four coffins." Dumbledore confirmed William's guess.

As for how he knew... the reason is simple:

There is a Pensieve in the principal's office, which is a magic item left by Hufflepuff before he left.

Principals of all dynasties will keep some memories that they think are important for future principals to refer to.

The portraits of the headmasters in those offices, according to the magical constraints of Hogwarts, must also obey the orders of each headmaster and cannot disobey.

Therefore, it is easy for Dumbledore to know the secrets of the era of the Big Four.

"The coffin is a signal...a signal from the disappearing Big Three." Dumbledore explained softly:

"After Hufflepuff got the coffin, without staying too long, she left Hogwarts to her chosen successor and left alone.

No one knew where she went, just like Gryffindor and the others... there was no trace.

Of course, the coffin was also taken away by Hufflepuff. "

William slowly digested Dumbledore's words. He looked at the arch and said curiously:

"That coffin floated out from behind? What's behind this?"

"Remember the story of the three brothers?" Dumbledore asked.

William nodded.

"At the beginning of the story, tell us:

The three brothers encountered a river blocking the road, and Death was standing on the bank. said Dumbledore.

"Niko has always believed that the river is a metaphor for the trial of the **** of death, and the **** of death can only be seen through it."

The professor said solemnly:

"But that river also has practical significance, that is the river next to Death... Styx!"

"And behind this arch is the Styx River."

The principal was silent for a moment, then looked at William and said:

"The evidence is also very simple. Can you hear the sound of water flowing from behind the curtain, and... whispers?"

William was stunned. He could only feel a force urging him to enter, but he didn't hear any sound.

"Someone is talking behind this?" he asked curiously.

"Look... you've been affected much less than me." Dumbledore closed his eyes and pondered, as if listening to something.

After a while, he said sadly:

"I can hear Ariana's voice, I can hear my parents' voices... they're all calling me to go through the arch, to be reunited with them.

No more worries, no separation. "

But Dumbledore didn't move.

Although the voice was real, as if his parents and sister were behind the arch... but it wasn't enough to tempt him.

How can a lonely old man who has faced the Mirror of Erised for many years... hopeful but unattainable, be easily deceived by the voice?

Dumbledore sighed and said:

"The river Styx is flooded with the souls of the dead.

Therefore, standing in front of the arch, it will, like the mirror of Erised, make us hear the voices of those who have passed away in our hearts, and we sorely miss. "

William suddenly realized.

He didn't lose the most important person...so he couldn't hear any sound, and he was much less affected.

He thought for a while, and then asked, "What if you can't stand the temptation and enter the arch?"

"I don't know, I've never been in, but we can make a bold guess..."

Dumbledore stared at the curtain through the half-moon glasses and said:

"The three brothers were afraid of drowning, so they chose to build a bridge and continue to cross the river.

They are all very powerful wizards, but they don't dare to wade into the water. I think those who are alive go directly into the Styx... they will probably die in it. "

William frowned and said, "Since the coffin floated out of the Styx, after the Big Three left, did they go to find the God of Death?"

"William, I think so." Dumbledore agreed: "Do you remember that picture in the Hogwarts kitchen?"

William nodded.

In the Hogwarts kitchen, there is a painting called The Last Supper.

The content of the painting is the last meal of the Big Four:

Hufflepuff held up the cup, a small double-handled gold cup.

Ravenclaw, wearing a crown and a bronze ring on his right hand, quietly flipped through a book made of bark in his hand...

The painting looks unremarkable but if people who know the Deathly Hallows look at it, they will find great horror:

Each of the four giants has the Deathly Hallows in their hands, and some people even have more than one.

In other words... Most of the Deathly Hallows have appeared at Hogwarts and were collected by the Big Four.

"Gryffindors naturally know about Death." Dumbledore said sternly.

"The four of them, although not related by blood, are as close as brothers and sisters.

According to the story of the three brothers, three people are needed to set off, but only three.

There must be one person in the Big Four who can't go. I think that's why Hufflepuff didn't leave and kept Hogwarts alone. "

William followed Dumbledore's words and continued:

"And after the three of Ravenclaw found the **** of death, they used that coffin to pick up Hufflepuff?"

Dumbledore nodded slightly. Judging from various sources of information... it was true.

William thought.

This is another way to find the **** of death.

But like Grindelwald's method...it's not reproducible at all.

Because William doesn't know where the coffin is!

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