Chapter 92: Obtained the S-Class Wand! New Goal for the Night Patrol!

Dudley got straight to the point, saying that helping Ron modify and repair his wand would also improve his own proficiency in wand-making, which was like killing two birds with one stone. So why not do it?

"Dudley, are you... are you sure you can repair the wand?"

Ron was skeptical about Dudley's ability to repair the wand. In the UK, wizards like them still trusted the craftsmanship of the Ollivander family more. If he hadn't witnessed Dudley's prowess, he would never have believed that a peer could repair a wand.

"Don't worry! Ron! If my cousin says he can do it, he definitely can!"

Before Dudley could reply, Harry couldn't help but speak up in support of his cousin.

"Don't worry. If I mess it up, I'll take a leave and personally take you to Diagon Alley to buy a new wand from Ollivander."

Dudley gave his assurance. Ron felt reassured as he now had an idea that Dudley was reliable and readily agreed, even thanking Dudley in advance.

After the group of friends gathered up a mountain of apology letters and went through this little interlude before lunch, they took out their wands, gently tapped the empty plates to summon the food, and started having lunch.

After lunch, Ron reluctantly followed the three top students back to the library on the second floor to hit the books.

Dudley was extremely focused. He continuously cast the Calm Mind Spell to keep himself in a rational state, activate his mind, understand and absorb the knowledge of alchemy recorded in the books, and simulate the alchemical process in his mind.

It wasn't until the dinner bell rang that he emerged from his study state.

When leaving the library, Dudley also borrowed some books from Madam Pince, taking away the ones he hadn't finished reading, planning to continue reading them during his practical operations at night.

With the candlelight flickering in the castle, Dudley and his friends returned to the Great Hall.

As soon as he entered the Great Hall, Dudley noticed Hagrid standing in the aisle near the entrance.

When Hagrid saw Dudley, a kind and simple smile spread across his face. Obviously, he had done an excellent job on the task Dudley had given him.

Dudley was delighted and quickly walked over. From Hagrid's outstretched large hand, he took a slightly yellowish white wand with an evil-looking style.

[Yew Wand (S-Class) Nourished by Exceptionally Powerful Dark Magic]

[Item Description: 13.5 inches long, made of yew wood with a phoenix feather core. The wand's owner was Tom Marvolo Riddle, namely Voldemort. Having been nourished by his powerful magic power for many years and used to cast both white spells and a large number of extremely advanced dark magics, its rating had risen to the limit, with its attributes leaning towards the dark side, making it extremely difficult to be tamed by others. It was a twin wand to Harry Potter's holly wand. When used together in battle, the power of the spells cast by the two wands would be enhanced tenfold. When used to attack each other, the magical energy released would either cancel each other out or be stored in the wands. After multiple mutual attacks, there was a high probability that both wands would be destroyed.]

"Wow! This is really something! This is really something! This wand has finally found its rightful owner in my hands!"

Dudley was laughing wildly inside, not caring that he couldn't tame this wand for the time being. After thanking Hagrid, he casually drew a circle inside his robe sleeve and stored this precious wand in his Personal Space.

After handing things over to Dudley, Hagrid happily headed towards the faculty seats for dinner. On the way, he exchanged glances with Dumbledore, who was already sitting in the main seat, indicating his strong desire to have a private talk with him after the meal.

Dudley didn't care about Hagrid's chat with Dumbledore. If Hagrid's big mouth were completely shut, he'd burst from keeping silent.

In addition, Dudley hoped that Hagrid could remind Dumbledore to set up traps in the Acromantula territory in The Forbidden Forest.

During dinner at the Gryffindor table, Dudley scanned the whole place as usual. He noticed that the quite good - looking Professor Eris was still showing her social skills and chatting merrily with other faculty members who came to dine.

She got along particularly well with Professor Aurora Sinistra, a dark - skinned literature professor, and it seemed they were chatting about some astrology knowledge.

"Could it be that I really guessed wrong? Is Voldemort's main soul so scared that it didn't even come to Hogwarts? And it's not possessing any of the professors?"

Dudley's mind was in turmoil. Professor Eris's behavior and facial expressions were all very normal and natural. Moreover, she had just returned from abroad, which greatly reduced her suspicion.

However, although he thought so, Dudley didn't jump to conclusions easily. He had a Defense Against the Dark Arts class tomorrow morning, and he planned to get closer and feel the situation carefully.

Dudley then turned his attention to the senior students at Hogwarts, especially the prefects of the four houses and the male and female student council presidents who had some power. But after observing them, everyone seemed normal.

Sometimes, when everyone seems normal, it doesn't really mean everything is okay. Instead, it might mean that the abnormality is well - hidden.

Dudley didn't let down his guard. Voldemort was definitely not someone who would give up easily. This snake had to be guarded against.

After dinner, as usual, the prefects led the teams back to their respective house common rooms.

They came back earlier today.

Dudley and his friends didn't rush back to the dormitory to rest. Instead, they sat in the armchairs in the Gryffindor common room and continued reading.

Ron was totally speechless and blurted out that if this kept up, he'd turn into a bookworm.

Dudley didn't force Ron to get used to it and told him that he could go back to the dormitory to rest first. As a result, Ron hesitated and didn't leave.

This left Dudley speechless. "You can't read the book, can't learn anything, and you're reluctant to go. Why torture yourself?"

So he ignored Ron and immersed himself in the ocean of alchemy knowledge again.

During this time, Hermione was attracted by the books Dudley had. She picked up one of the books Dudley had read and started reading. Sometimes, she would discuss some questions she couldn't figure out with Dudley. She was very eager to learn.

Dudley preferred such a friend. After all, aside from luck, most of the teammates who could really help were all - rounders like Hermione, who had both courage and wisdom.

Time passed very quickly when they were concentrating on studying. After it got late at night, everyone split into two groups and went back to their dormitories to rest.

Dudley and Harry, just as they did last night, put on the Invisibility Charm after their roommates were sound asleep, slipped out of the Gryffindor common room, and started their night patrol.

Tonight's target was different from last night's.

Dudley led Harry around the long - deserted empty classrooms in Hogwarts Castle. They used magic to catch a sack of live mice and insects.

Then they entered the Interrogation Room constructed by the Room of Requirement once again.

They tied the black and blue all over Peter Pettigrew to the Punishment Cross again and tied live mice and insects to various parts of Peter Pettigrew's body with ropes.