"But why would it do all this just to make Harry leave Hogwarts to protect him? Why?"
Marietta spread her hands, expressing her lack of understanding of Dobby's behavior. This was Hogwarts, with Headmaster Dumbledore here; under normal circumstances, it's quite... safe, right?
Lynn's thoughts raced: the warning in advance during the summer break, the identity of the House-elf, the diary that mysteriously appeared in Ginny's hands, the relationship between Lord Voldemort and the House of Malfoy... Looking up, Lynn blurted out all her deduced conclusions.
"It is known that the one who warned Harry was a House-elf named Dobby. Except for Pure-blood families in the Wizarding World, ordinary families do not possess House-elves, so the target is narrowed down to Pure-blood families."
"At the same time, Dobby's purpose was to warn Harry that Hogwarts was dangerous. It can be inferred that he knew in advance that danger would occur at Hogwarts, combined with the fact that House-elves can access their masters' secrets."
"It is reasonable to conclude that this danger was brought to Hogwarts by the House-elf's master's family."
"The danger that has already appeared at Hogwarts this year is the Basilisk, which was released this year by Ginny Weasley after she was possessed by Lord Voldemort's diary."
"A diary capable of possession is highly likely to be a rare item even among Dark Arts objects; Lord Voldemort would only have given it to a trusted inner-circle family."
"The scope of Pure-blood families narrows further. Considering the victim was Ginny Weasley, and narrowing down the Pure-blood families that are also Lord Voldemort's inner circle, there is a ninety percent probability it is the House of Malfoy. That is, the House-elf's master should be the House of Malfoy."
"From a comprehensive analysis, the conclusion is drawn," Lynn looked at Harry with dead eyes, "Lucius Malfoy plotted to secretly give Lord Voldemort's diary to Ginny, intending to use it to strike at the Weasley family and Hogwarts. His plan was discovered by the House-elf Dobby."
"Given Harry's antagonistic relationship with Lord Voldemort, Dobby believed Harry would be in danger because of this, so he tried everything possible to prevent Harry from coming to Hogwarts or staying there, in order to protect Harry's safety."
With the analysis of the entire matter complete, Lynn closed her mouth again. The other five people present looked at each other in dismay. Was... was it really this easy to find the mastermind?
These deductions, these associations—how were they all made?
Shaking her head, Maranhao was the first to snap back to her senses. "If that's the case, Dobby is in great danger now. Lucius Malfoy's plan failed, and once he finds out that Dobby betrayed him..."
Before she could finish, Harry stood up abruptly. "I'm going to find Headmaster Dumbledore for help."
With that, he rushed out of the Library. Regardless of everything, Dobby had wanted to save him, and he couldn't just watch Dobby be in danger.
Ron also quickly stood up and followed. Maranhao and the other two looked at each other, thinking that since they were just going to inform Headmaster Dumbledore, it didn't require so many people, so they remained seated as calmly as Lynn.
Lynn lowered her head and earnestly read Professor McGonagall's Animagus notes, while on the other side, Maranhao and Marietta were chatting in low voices.
"Speaking of which, wasn't the Basilisk already dead during the last match? Why did Dobby still try to force Harry to leave Hogwarts?"
Maranhao turned to her friend, who was momentarily dazed, and explained in a low voice, "Don't forget, the last match started on the day after the Basilisk died."
"Oh! Information lag!" Marietta realized instantly.
Sitting on Lynn's other side, Penelope saw that the book she was reading seemed to be handwritten and couldn't help but lean over to take a look.
Then she saw the Animagus content throughout the pages. Thinking back to Lynn's pronunciation just now... her pronunciation used to be perfectly standard, but today it seemed a bit muffled. So, was she holding a Mandrake leaf in her mouth?
"Lynn, are you practicing to become an Animagus?"
As soon as Penelope asked, Maranhao and Marietta immediately shifted their gaze to Lynn in unison.
An Animagus?! Lynn was practicing such a difficult and dangerous Transfiguration?
"Yes," Lynn nodded honestly. "Professor McGonagall is teaching me."
"Oh." The three older students were relieved at the same time. Since Professor McGonagall was supervising, then it was fine.
Over the next month, Harry and Ron ran to the Headmaster's Office from time to time, hearing from Headmaster Dumbledore that he was prepared to rescue Dobby.
For such a kind and brave House-elf, none of them wanted anything bad to happen to him.
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