Hermione, join me as Minister of Magic!

After asking about Lockhart's purpose, Professor Sprout first expressed surprise, but then thought about it and said that she could give it a try.

"Ordinary magic pea vines are too soft, and they are very easy to break after drying... It is not safe to use the permanent expansion spell, because in case the wizard who cast the spell dies, the small hotel will collapse immediately after losing the source of magic power." Sprout Lauter explained to him, "So I personally recommend crossing Whomping Willow catkins with magic peas, and then planting them in the Birnam Forest, letting them educate their offspring..."

"They? Birnam Forest?" Lockhart seemed to hear something terrible.

WEAT.

It's the Enchanted Tree Forest, where the trees can communicate and even move

"It turns out that passage in Macbeth is true... well, I don't understand that," Lockhart admitted, "but will you be able to grow it by next September?

Professor Sprout thought for a while: "If the funds are sufficient, it should be possible to

Is Zha 00 Galleons enough? "Lockhart didn't bat an eyelid when he spoke of the generosity of others.

Too many karma... Thank you, Gildero, next year's "Fantastic Plants" New Variety Breeding Award will definitely be mine. "Professor Sprout said happily.

Professor Sprout is a pragmatic person, she said it would be possible, and Lockhart had confidence in her.

"Thanks, Pomona, you'll have a room for yourself when the Jack Peas grow up," Lockhart promised.

He had no choice but to use "Jack Pea" as a hotel, because Rosmerta didn't want to expand her tavern, and she didn't need to use this method to expand her business, so Lockhart had to find another way.

But if we talk about building a large hotel, the cost would be too much for Lockhart. In addition, the resort hotel is really useless except for receiving tourists, so after thinking about it, it is more appropriate to use "Jack Pea".

More importantly, this thing will not make the British Ministry of Magic lose face in front of foreigners.

He could even imagine how surprised Muggles would be when they saw this

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When the Halloween holiday came, Hogwarts students came to Hogsmeade again with the joy of "finally the holiday".

After seeing the changes in Hogsmeade, they couldn't believe their eyes.

It has become a large construction site at this time, and many open spaces have been surrounded by a nameless construction company that has never heard of it, ready to start construction.

Unlike the construction methods in the Muggle world, the wizarding world does not need to lay foundations and pour cement, and even pillars can be erected at will, just like Gringotts Bank and The Burrow, which can be ignored to some extent. Newtonian mechanics.

Anyway, with the fixing spell and the permanent sticking spell, it doesn't matter if the house is built crookedly, so the engineers of this construction company don't need to learn mathematics, mechanics, and materials science, and they are much happier than the cave monks who study civil engineering.

However, whenever the wizard who built the house is about to die, they have to send out a reminder to change someone to cast a new permanent spell on the house, otherwise once the person dies, the house he built will collapse

So you can see such a weird scene in the wizarding village—the doors, windows and other parts that the Muggle world can buy building materials are all built in a satisfactory manner, but the buildings themselves are crooked and out of place.

After seeing the finished product, Lockhart thought about it and thought it would be good.

If a Muggle comes to live here, he can tell the other party that this is an "art village", and many architectural artists have left their extraordinary designs here

As we all know, as long as anything is combined with art, the style will immediately climb up.One piece of disgusting design, even if the eyes of the models are all hanging up and squinting, they can use art to excuse themselves, and they don’t know that they are insulting

It insults art or insults people's IQ and aesthetics.

Although Lockhart felt that the final product of the wizard construction company was a bit of a mess, reminding him of those pigsties in the countryside that took half an hour to build with old bricks, but at least it was better than those "arts" that only his own people boasted about. Much more, so still watchable.

I hope those Muggles can cultivate their tolerance for different cultures.

But Hogwarts students don't care about this, they just know that they are going to have fun.

— Some senior students didn't want to come, but after hearing that Hogsmeade has new gadgets from the students who went back last time, they also rushed over this time during the holidays, wanting to see what the movie is about.

A flea market has recently popped up within the four colleges, specializing in the sale of all kinds of gadgets. It has gradually become famous among the students, and they also sell Hogsmeade movie tickets.

Those people sold tickets for the movie that will be played tonight to the common rooms of the major colleges almost a week in advance, saying that it was called "Terminator".

As soon as the Muggle-born students heard the name, they began to strongly recommend it to their classmates, guaranteeing that it would definitely be a good film, which made even the pure-blood wizards feel a little itchy.

The students came to Hogsmeade for "The Terminator", but the scene of the construction site in Hogsmeade made them smell unusual, and they vaguely felt that some changes might happen to Hogsmeade.

Those little pureblood wizards of course knew what was going on, but they were also surprised by the Ministry of Magic's handwriting this time, which was so big that it didn't look like the Ministry of Magic that hadn't raised its salary in more than ten years.

After seeing this scene, they also had a glimmer of expectation for next year's Triwizard Tournament.

Wait.

Hermione and Ron didn't even buy a movie ticket when they came to Hogsmeade, and went directly to the Screaming Shack without saying anything.

In the office, Lockhart was teaching the principles of industrial economics to his only subordinate, Gemma Farley.

Yesterday we have learned the laws and trends of industrial structure evolution. Today we are going to learn three kinds of industrial structure organization theories, which are mainly divided into Harvard School, Chicago School and New Austrian School. In order to get started quickly, I tend to start with Harvard School Let’s start with the analysis framework of the third division method…”

Gemma listened very attentively, because what Lockhart said was based on Muggle university politics and economics textbooks, which was too advanced but refreshing knowledge for the wizarding world.

Lockhart seemed too comfortable when talking about Hogsmeade's future industries, so she was curious, what theory was Lockhart planning for these

When she tentatively asked Lockhart these questions, she got a proposal from Lockhart to "take a class".

To be honest, she really didn't expect it, because this kind of knowledge related to "ruling" has always belonged to dragon slaying in the eyes of pure-blood families, and it is a secret that has been summed up by various families for a long time, but Lockhart But she said them so openly, which could not but confuse her.

But Lockhart told her that this is "common sense" among Muggles. Although only educated people will learn it, it is generally accessible to ordinary people.

Just when Gemma was panicking, Lockhart chuckled again, saying that Gemma didn't have to worry about these things.

"Don't worry, modern and modern Muggle economic theories are basically serving the big consortia, so little progress has been made in this area. The wizarding world only needs a few talented people to study for a few months to make it happen. Understand the doorway, we are not far behind."

Only then did Gemma feel relieved, and began to study hard, and enjoyed it, and the learning progress was very fast.

In fact, it wasn't so much because she enjoyed the lessons as it was because she enjoyed being alone with Lockhart.

It's a pity that Gemma's mathematics is really bad, so Lockhart can only tell her a conclusion in many theories, and she can't understand the process of derivation, calculation and modeling. This is a pity.

It seems that it is necessary to tell Dumbledore to let him spread mathematics... no, at least arithmetic education should be popularized first, and we can no longer ask Mr. What is its face value.

Just as Lockhart was telling Miss Farley about the goals of the industrial organization policy, there was a knock on the door.

Gemma Farley opened the door with a displeased expression on her face. As she walked, she was still muttering to herself, wondering who is so blind to come to the Ministry of Magic to disturb the peace of others on weekends? If there is any special reason, she must have a fit

But when she opened the door, she found that there were actually two Gryffindor students outside the door, and they were arguing loudly.

Gemma's face suddenly darkened.

"Oh, it's you. This is not a playground, it's not open to students, thank you... oh, it's you."

Since she had also been to Lockhart's club at school, Gemma had vague memories of Ron and Hermione, but for obvious reasons, didn't pay much attention.

Originally, Hermione was arguing with Ron, but when the door opened, she

Subconsciously wanted to salute Lockhart, but found that the door was opened by a woman she didn't know.

"Who are you? I'm looking for Gilderoy Lockhart," Hermione said to her.

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After hearing that Hermione was looking for Lockhart, Gemma glanced up and down at her several times.

Especially when her eyes fell on Hermione's disheveled hair and those teeth that would look a little jagged when she opened her mouth, 7 Gemma showed a smile that she didn't know whether it was disdain or satisfaction.

"Mr. Lockhart is very busy. As you can see, Hogsmeade has a new atmosphere. The entire wizarding world is preparing for the upcoming grand show. I think he may not have time to listen to the growth of boys and girls. troubles," she said softly to Hermione.

Hermione frowned slightly: "Although we don't know what 'Growing Pains' is, we do have something serious to ask. "

"Oh, what could that be?" Gemma didn't have the slightest intention to move away.

Ron watched the two of them say this one by one, and suddenly had a feeling that the two couldn't see themselves at all now.

So he leaned down a little, looked in from under Gemma's arm that was on the door frame, and he saw Lockhart who was packing his books.

"Professor Lockhart!" Ron yelled, "It's us!"

When Lockhart heard the familiar voice, he stopped packing his books.

"Oh, so it's you."

He threw the book aside casually, and then shouted towards the door: "Miss Farley, they have an appointment with me, let them in."

It was only then that Gemma noticed Ron's movements, or it was only then that she noticed that there was another person here.

"Didn't your mother educate you, isn't it rude to act like this?" She was a little annoyed, "The education of the Prewett family doesn't seem to have affected you."

Ron's red hair is so iconic that Gemma doesn't have to think about it to know that this is another Weasley.

Seeing the conflict at his door, Lockhart was a little helpless.

Even after so long after graduation, Slytherin and Gryffindor still seemed to be at odds - so Lockhart saw it.

There is no way, one is his subordinate, the other is the "protagonist" and future successor, Lockhart has no way to favor either side.

"Dobby, I have a visitor, please bring me some snacks and tea! If you don't have any candy, go and buy some."

Lockhart called into the empty corner of the room, trying to smooth things over.

From the point of view of the pure-blood family, a qualified house-elf should not make you aware of its existence unless you call it.

Dobby has undoubtedly implemented this point." Even if he was eager to stand up and ask Harry Potter's friends about the recent situation of his spiritual support, but in the spirit of professionalism, he still held back and did not come out until Lockhart subpoena.

"Enough candy, master! We haven't tasted many of Mr. Ambrosio's new products yet!" Dobby appeared with a plate.

Lockhart pointed at a newly added "reception" table in the office, motioning for the two to sit down.

Although Gemma was annoyed at being interrupted by the two of them, she followed basic etiquette and found an excuse to go out while Lockhart was talking to the visitor.

It's just that she remembered this grudge.

Once she was out, Lockhart began his own questioning.

"Long time no see, Ron, Hermione, did you just say you came to see me for something?

What happened recently?

"Lots of things, Professor. Ours, Harry's, and Hagrid's…"

Both Hermione and Ron looked a little sad, because what happened recently really made them feel a little bit exhausted.

Hearing that there was something about Harry among them, the ears of the big black dog, which was dozing by the fireplace, suddenly perked up.

"Eat some candy to make yourself happy, and then talk about it one by one." Lockhart comforted them.

Following Hermione and Ron's narration, Lockhart also knew some recent situations at Hogwarts.

First of all, Harry, in the Quidditch match with Hufflepuff, the dementor suddenly broke into the field to "search", but he was caught off guard and fell off the broom and was slightly injured, while his Nimbus 2000 also flew to the Whomping Willow and was smashed to pieces by it.

"That's really bad, but are you all right?"

"He's fine, it's just that Harry's been a little upset about losing his broom," said Hermione regretfully.

"Uh... I remember, the test product of Twig 94 sent by the Dueling Club should have been delivered?" Lockhart asked again.

"It's delivered, but Harry doesn't like it. He said it has good defense for a duel, but its speed is too slow. Not to mention surpassing the opponent, it can't even catch up with the Snitch." Ron replied.

"Really? Too slow?"

Ron is very familiar with this: "It's true, the broom has handguards, pedals, bumpers, anti-skid particles, and there are also point brakes and anti-collision buffer springs inside. It is safe, but the overall shape It's all ruined, and the speed can't be improved, it may be equivalent to sweeping five-star or even three-star speed."

"So for the competition, he has to buy a new broom quickly." Lockhart nodded, "But the next competition should be next spring, and there is still plenty of time, so he can use the Christmas holiday to buy a broom. "

After talking about Harry's recent situation, they talked about Hagrid again.

After Lockhart persuaded Hagrid to be honest for a while, in the protection of magical creatures class in the lower grades, he taught them to learn to protect Flobberworm and Thorn in a regular manner.

But then it might be because the teaching process was too easy, or it might be because of the outburst of nature, Hagrid finally got into trouble.

He first introduced a very controversial animal to the fifth grade class, a quay that was only rated 4X by the Ministry of Magic, and asked the students to try to put a bridle on its head.

Immediately afterwards, he did not know where to get a 5X-level big guy—a baby dragon of Tyrannosaurus rex, and used it to "open the eyes" of the seventh graders

The students gave mixed praise to his actions. Some people, such as Ravenclaw, thought it was a bit too much, but most of the Gryffindors expressed their appreciation, thinking that the new professor was not bad.

After two times without incident, he finally overturned the car on the third time - when introducing a 3X-level hippogriff to the third grade class, a hippogriff named Buckbeak Attacked Draco Malfoy.

Although the Gryffindor students were willing to testify that Malfoy was completely self-inflicted and refused to salute Buckbeak for his injury, it was obviously of no use.

Lucius Malfoy brought the matter to the Ministry of Magic, and with his son's

The Ministry of Magic was requested to execute the Hippogriff on the grounds of "injury".

"I only read 3 chapters of the book you gave me because I wanted to look for cases related to the punishment of animals and find the appropriate legal provisions..." Hermione told Lockhart with some embarrassment, "But your homework 'I've done it, Harry

Both Ron and Ron now believed that the work of the house-elves deserved respect. "

"Really done? How did you do it?" Lockhart was intrigued.