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Chapter 260: Making Friends
Chapter 260: Making Friends
Tom Riddle was indeed adept at reading people's minds and disguising himself.
Upon learning that the person who picked up the diary was an academically excellent young wizard, he had been crafting his "genius overachiever" persona, attempting to quickly get close to Kyle.
Perhaps it couldn't be called a persona... after all, he was genuinely an overachiever.
It was precisely because of this that when facing Kyle's questions, he could always respond quickly.
Kyle even learned many useful tips from him.
For example, in Transfiguration class, when dealing with relatively small insects, using a wand to draw a circle could increase accuracy, making it much more convenient than direct poking.
"I just tried it, and your method is really effective," Kyle wrote in the diary.
"I previously thought wrist movements would affect the transformation results."
[In fact, as long as you're sufficiently proficient, wrist movements can have a very positive auxiliary effect.]
[I learned this from a very professional magazine called "Today's Transfiguration Techniques".]
"I'll definitely check it out... can it be bought in Diagon Alley?" Kyle asked.
[No need to buy it, the school library has it, on the fifteenth bookshelf near the right corridor, at the very bottom.]
"I'll go look after the semester starts."
[However, they might have changed locations, you can first inquire with the librarian.]
[After all, I was created in 1943, which was a long time ago...]
Kyle looked at the writing in the diary, his hand holding the quill pen pausing slightly before continuing to write nonchalantly:
"Heavens, it's been fifty years... I thought you were only a few years older than me!"
[You're not wrong in saying that.]
[I'm just a memory stuck at fifteen; time has no meaning to me, so no matter how many years pass, I remain fifteen.]
"That must make you very lonely,"
[Not really, because I've found a friend in you.]
Soon, another line appeared in the diary, the handwriting more sloppy than before, as if Riddle was extremely nervous when writing this.
[Will you be friends with me?]
"Of course!"
Kyle wrote without hesitation: "I've always wanted a friend like you, intelligent, kind-hearted, and fond of learning.
[I'm truly overjoyed.]
For the entire morning, Kyle continued to communicate with Riddle in this manner, his writing speed increasing, and his handwriting becoming more casual.
During this time, aside from asking about magic-related questions, Kyle mostly expressed regret over not being able to become actual classmates with Riddle.
Meanwhile, Riddle, while answering those questions, also probed into Kyle's situation through indirect means.
Gradually, from the subtle clues unintentionally revealed by his counterpart, he gained a rough understanding of the person who had picked up the diary.
Somewhat clever but far inferior to him; good grades were mainly due to rote memorization, knowing only what was written in books.
Additionally, Riddle could see... these were all true, not self-deception, which excited him extraordinarily.
This was practically a gift-wrapped prey.
Dealing with someone like this was too simple.
Due to long-term incompatibility with those around him, his inner self naturally lacked a strong sense of belonging...
All Riddle needed to do was play the role of a qualified listener and companion, and the other would surely open up to him, confiding their deepest secrets.
Until the afternoon, when Riddle couldn't help but intentionally or unintentionally bring up the situation outside, Kael was no longer willing to continue.
"Someone is coming..."
He hastily wrote down these words, then closed the diary and casually placed it in the box next to him.
Kael stood up and stretched his wrist.
As he had anticipated, the diary's Riddle indeed possessed the ability to read minds.
While writing earlier, he suddenly felt a vague sense of being watched, but it was brief, lasting only an instant. If he hadn't been vigilant about Riddle, he might not have noticed this subtle change at all.
Moreover, Riddle was not as composed as Kael had imagined.
He had expected Riddle to pretend for a while before revealing his intentions, but within just this morning, he couldn't help but inquire about the situation outside.
Youth, too restless.
Who is the most powerful wizard now... Is the Headmaster of Hogwarts Professor Dumbledore... Asking these questions is just to find out about his future, isn't it?
If Dumbledore is still alive and well, it undoubtedly proves that he has failed in the future, and the defeat is utterly devastating.
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Conversely, if he succeeds, then the most powerful wizard can only be Voldemort... Although this is impossible.
Since the diary was opened by a young wizard, Riddle should have guessed that Voldemort had already "died"; otherwise, how could such an important Horcrux have fallen into the wrong hands?
So, the ultimate purpose of his questions is probably to find out the reason.
However, Kael had just started when he directly made an excuse and closed the diary, not giving Riddle a chance to continue.
Kael walked to the window, rubbing the feathers on his neck. How to put it, Riddle seemed easier to deal with than he had imagined.
The first step of the disguise was in place; as long as he proceeded step by step, he should be able to ask many questions he wanted to know.
At least the part about "Voldemort's demise in Godric's Hollow" is very valuable.
Asking for everything without offering anything in return? That's not fair. Everyone should ask one question at a time.
"Kael!"
"Look over here!"
At that moment, Fred and George's voices suddenly came from outside the window.
Kael looked down and saw that the twins were carrying a flying broomstick nearby, waving at him, with Harry, Ron, and Ginny following behind.
It seemed they were preparing to play Quidditch on the hill behind.
"Do you want to join us?" Fred asked loudly.
After a moment of thought, Kael took his Firebolt 2000 and left the room.
"We mentioned you this morning, too."
Upon meeting, Fred asked, "Why have you become busier than Percy lately?"
"It's nothing," Kael replied casually. "I just found an interesting book a few days ago and spent more time reading it."
The others didn't pay much attention either.
"Have you finished reading it now?" George asked.
"I guess so," Kael replied.
After completing the initial communication, he could take his time with the rest; after all, he had plenty of it and wasn't in a hurry.
Riddle wanted to know why he failed, so let him think it over.
Kael planned to leave him alone for a while; in any case, he wasn't going to touch that diary again in the next few days.
(End of Chapter)
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