From Karma Taj to Hogwarts

Chapter 158 Riddle’s life experience

"I never thought you would need my help one day. I'm so honored!" Riddell glanced at Xiwen in surprise, raised the corner of his mouth and smiled. "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

"We're looking for a person, but it's possible she's turned into a snake," Sivan said.

Hearing this, Riddle's expression darkened slightly and asked, "Did Dumbledore tell you that I can talk to snakes?"

"Yes." Xiven nodded and said to Riddle. "Professor Dumbledore suddenly remembered you when he was at a loss, so he asked me to come to you for help."

"But I heard that wizards in the magical world regard talking to snakes as a characteristic of dark wizards." Riddle said softly. "After learning that I have such an ability, will you also be prejudiced against me?"

Hearing Riddle's words, Xiven glanced at him in surprise, and then laughed.

The fact that Riddle was able to ask such a question at least proved that he actually did not want Xiwen to be prejudiced against him. It can be seen that Xiwen’s half-semester efforts to gain favor were not in vain.

Now Riddle occasionally shows some of his true character in front of Xiven, revealing some hidden arrogance and indifference to others. Rather than the kind of meticulous elegance shown in front of others.

"Why are you laughing?" Riddle frowned and asked dissatisfiedly.

Xiwen shook his head slightly and asked, "Do you know how Dumbledore described your ability?"

"What did he say?" Riddle asked in a deep voice, his frown deepening.

"Dumbledore said that the problem is never a person's origin or bloodline, but his thoughts and character." Sivan smiled and said to Riddle.

"He's really good at talking useless nonsense like this." Riddle curled his lips slightly, but his face looked much better.

"So, what do you think?" Then, Riddle looked at Xiwen and asked seemingly casually. "Or are you just going to be a yes-man who agrees with Dumbledore?"

"I never thought that someone who could talk to snakes was a dark wizard." Sivan smiled casually and said to Riddle. "Instead of doubting that you will become a dark wizard because of your innate abilities, I would rather choose to believe that you become a dark wizard because of this book!"

Xiwen pointed to the book "Advanced Black Magic Revealed" at hand and looked at Riddle in front of him with a half-smile.

"You really know how to joke." Riddle's expression was a bit unnatural and he abruptly changed the subject. "So, where do you think my ability to talk to snakes comes from?"

Xiwen didn't care about his change of topic and said casually: "Maybe it's because of your bloodline."

"I have been studying blood magic before, and I have learned about the inheritance rules of blood abilities. Most talents like yours are inherited from the blood of your ancestors, and it is also a type of blood magic. So if you want to know You can find your origin through Parseltongue."

"Then do you know anyone who can also speak Parseltongue?" After hearing that he might know his origin, Riddle's mood finally lost its previous calmness and he said in a somewhat excited tone.

"This is not difficult to understand. If you eat a chocolate frog, you might be able to see it in the picture." Xiwen said. "There are two famous Parseltongues in history. One is the dark wizard of ancient Greece - the despicable Herbo; the other is the founder of Slytherin House - Salazar Slytherin!"

Riddle had no reaction when he heard Herbo's name, but when he heard Salazar Slytherin's name, he was completely moved.

"So it's possible that I have Slytherin blood flowing in my body?" Riddle's voice raised unconsciously, and he asked excitedly.

"That being said, it's really not impossible!" Xiwen thought for a moment and was immediately extremely surprised.

Because among the two famous examples of using Parseltongue, Herbo was an ancient Greek wizard, and it was difficult for his bloodline to be passed down so long. Therefore, the possibility that Riddle is his descendant can basically be ruled out.

And another well-known figure who can speak Parseltongue, Salazar Slytherin, really has descendants in the country! The descendants of Slytherin are now the Gaunt family, one of the twenty-eight holy families.

Xiwen, who is also one of the twenty-eight holy clans and comes from the Rozier family, of course also has a certain understanding of the Gunter family. According to Sandrine, there is no normal person in the Gaunt family now. According to their abnormal character, it is not impossible that there are some heirs left behind...

Realizing this possibility, Xiven gave Riddle a strange look and said to him: "Maybe you can check the information about the Gaunt family. This family is the descendant of Slytherin."

"But my last name is Riddle." Riddle asked with some confusion.

"Um, do you think there is a possibility that your mother is from the Gaunt family and your father is a Muggle?" Xiven looked at the confused Riddle and reminded him.

"So you mean that my mother, a wizard, died at the door of the orphanage due to dystocia?" Riddle asked in disbelief.

Because he knew since he was a child that his mother died in childbirth, Riddle always thought that his father was a wizard, and it was this wizard father who abandoned his mother.

Therefore, when Riddle was exploring his own life experience, he had been searching for information around the surname Riddle, but he had never found anything.

And today Xiwen's words completely made him realize the reality. I am afraid that the truth is really what Xiwen said.

"Riddle, wizards are human beings too, and they will also encounter difficulties." Sivan patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely. "Perhaps your mother encountered some serious difficulties back then?"

"For example, right now, Dumbledore and the others are encountering some difficulties and urgently need your help." Sivan glanced at the pointer of his pocket watch and spoke faster to Riddle. "Let's go quickly. We've wasted too much time. They may be impatient."

Then, Xiwen stretched out his hand to draw a circle, and a golden circle of light lit up around the two of them. There is a vague smell of the forest and the sounds of birds and animals coming from behind the aperture.

"Wait a minute!" Just when Sivan was about to step out of the circle of light and head to Albania, Riddle called him from behind.

"Hey, aren't you going to help?" Xiwen looked back at him and asked in surprise.

"No, I just suddenly thought of a question." Riddle hesitated and said softly.

Xiwen looked back at him and asked casually: "Just ask if you have any questions. What are you hesitating about?"

Riddle took a deep breath, then looked at Xiwen deeply and asked: "If one day, I encounter serious difficulties like my mother, will you be willing to help me?"

Hearing Riddle's question, Xiven silently retracted his stepped foot and turned to look at him in surprise.

"Of course." Xiwen said with a smile. "We are friends, right?"

Riddle raised his head, but a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

The evening sun completely set behind the horizon, dissipating the last ray of sunlight. In the dark forbidden book area, only a golden circle of light emitted light. The shadows of Sivan and Riddle were elongated by the light and reflected on the simple walls of the library.

Amidst the shouts of the administrator to drive away the little wizard who was still staying, the two shadows took steps at the same time and disappeared into the golden halo together.

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