Homecoming from Hogwarts

Chapter 21 Request
Amosta understood what Professor McGonagall was worried about. He didn't reply immediately, but meditated quietly. After a while, he raised his head and calmly met Professor McGonagall's stern scrutiny.

"The crux of the matter is trade-offs, Professor."

Professor McGonagall twitched her lips. She was smart and capable, but she would not have guessed what Amosta would say.

"Choice,"

Amosta continued, "We all know what kind of crisis Hogwarts is facing now, Professor McGonagall, we don't want to see it face that kind of ending, but if the current bad situation cannot always be alleviated …,even,"

Amosta was about to catch the flickering wavering in Professor McGonagall's eagle-like eyes, and he said calmly,
"Under the circumstances that the heir to the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets has not been exposed, the petrification of the two little wizards will not be the end of this series of events. Next, someone else will definitely be attacked. Professor McGonagall, you Can you guarantee that it will only be petrochemical?"

Professor McGonagall's eyes flickered a few times, and his breathing became heavy.

"Although the reality is bloody and cruel, we must face it, because escaping cannot solve any problems." Amosta said rationally,

"I don't know why someone lurking in the dark didn't just kill Colin Creevey and Justin Fletcher... Maybe, he just enjoys the thrill of creating fear, and doesn't want to take away someone The wizard's life, but, Professor McGonagall, do you want to pin your hopes on the mercy of your enemies?"

"I get it, Amosta—"

When the word 'kill' was mentioned, Professor McGonagall's thin body shook, she blew her nose, and the tough shell began to disintegrate,
"Dumbledore didn't say anything, but I could see that he was also worried about the situation you mentioned, but, Amosta, we are not the Ministry of Magic, we have no right to..."

"The rights and interests of freedom are not worth mentioning in front of the noble life."

Amostar raised her voice and interrupted Professor McGonagall roughly,
"I understand what the school is worried about. Yes, I can imagine that if the little wizards, their families, or public opinion know that Hogwarts is monitoring every move of the little wizards, Hogwarts will What kind of criticism will it face?"

Amosta also showed a strong side of his character, he said firmly,

But I don't think it matters. If our actions can save...even if only one child's life is saved, then no matter how many doubts the school bears, it will be worth it! "

Professor McGonagall was silent, and her heart was suffering. The idea she had always insisted on and her clear reason were fighting fiercely in her mind.

"If I follow my original thought, Professor McGonagall"

Amostar rubbed his stomach, he was a bit hungry.

"Gather everyone in the school to the auditorium, use Legilimency or Veritaserum one by one in the foyer, and if there is no problem, go to the courtyard and stay, maybe it won't take a day, we can get this matter over !"

"Absolutely not!"

Professor McGonagall woke up suddenly, and was frightened by Amosta's bottomless plan. She immediately refused,

"This is a serious violation of the law, Amosta. If we do this, Hogwarts may have to be closed before the heir can make a move!"

Amostar shrugged with an innocent expression, "It's just an idea, Professor, I don't intend to actually implement it."

Professor McGonagall was finally convinced, which is inevitable, unless she can come up with an effective plan in the next semester. There are countless corridors, towers, and courtyards in Hogwarts Castle. It is impossible for the student union to strengthen patrols.

Besides, who said prefects and professors wouldn't be attacked?
If that kind of situation really happened, needless to say the little wizard, there were not many in the school who could handle the dangerous situation with enough strength.

"Try to keep it secret, Amosta, some little wizards..." Professor McGonagall chooses his words carefully, "Especially those from Gryffindor College... are more adventurous."

Amostar responded, and Professor McGonagall pursed his lips, as if he didn't realize how troublesome some little wizards in Gryffindor College were.

"Do you want to go down for dinner together, Professor McGonagall?"

After the matter was settled, Amosta was in a good mood, and he invited Professor McGonagall to have lunch in the auditorium.

"No, I still have a lot of things to deal with. I'll let the elves prepare them for me later."

Professor McGonagall stood up and watched Amosta leave, but before he reached the door, Professor McGonagall seemed to suddenly think of something, and quickly stopped him. Facing the puzzled Amosta, she saw It's a little difficult to get up.

"There is something that just occurred to me, Amosta, I haven't had time to ask Headmaster Dumbledore for advice, maybe you can help..."

Amosta blinked her eyes. Professor McGonagall has always been a vigorous and decisive person, but not an indecisive person. What problem made her so embarrassed?
"Have you ever heard of Gilderoy Lockhart?"

Professor McGonagall had a funny expression, half annoyed, half helpless.

"If you mean the best-selling author..."

Amosta said in surprise, "I have indeed heard of it, Professor, his books are very famous. I have seen people reading his wonderful adventures in many other countries in Europe. I have also read them. It is really interesting. , is a good writer of stories, you... want to ask if I can get his autograph?"

"It's okay with that!"

Professor McGonagall shook her head violently, as if trying to drive away annoying mosquitoes, she said angrily,

"He's teaching at his current school, and was invited by Headmaster Dumbledore."

"Oh!"

It seems that Professor McGonagall doesn't like the star writer, Amosta's eyes widened,

"Then I bet he must be very popular with young wizards..., so?"

"how to say!"

In fact, Professor McGonagall is not the kind of person who likes to talk about her colleagues in private. This is not her style. However, as the vice principal of the school, she must be responsible for the quality of teaching at Hogwarts.

"Professor Lockhart may have edited... I mean, he has a little experience in writing books, but he... well, he doesn't seem to be particularly good at teaching, you know, Amosta, the second half of fifth grade is facing OWLS exams, seventh grade It is also necessary to take the NEWTS exam, which is very important, and it is related to the future of the little wizard. Several students have responded to me, and they said that they cannot get any help and improvement from Professor Lockhart... So, I just thought..."

Professor McGonagall looked at Amosta expectantly,

"I was thinking maybe I could get him an assistant—"

Amosta frowned. His main mission when he came to Hogwarts was to find the Chamber of Secrets and get the Slytherin legacy inside. His method was to monitor the little wizards and observe those who behaved badly. normal.

For this reason, he had to stay in the monitoring room all day, unable to go out.

The process of being a professor means that he has to leave his office during the daytime, which is a bit of an upside down.

"—If you want, I can discuss with Headmaster Dumbledore and pay according to the official professor's salary."

It's not your style to bribe me with money, Professor McGonagall!
Amosta asked righteously,

"I don't need to do the job of grading homework...By the way, what subject does this Professor Lockhart teach, sorry, I'm not very good at divination... Well, Professor Kettleburn retired?"

"Not divination and magical creature protection, Amostar..."

Professor McGonagall showed a rare and cautious look, "Uh... well, it's... Defense Against the Dark Arts."

Boom!

Amosti turned around quickly, slammed the door and left,

"Sorry, goodbye!"



(End of this chapter)