Chapter 1072 The Evolved Version of Professor McGonagall

“…Carry out supplementary background checks for all personnel related to the education industry.”

"In view of the importance of magic schools, the starting point for this supplementary background check will be calculated after graduation from Hogwarts."

“Under the guidance of this Education Order, relevant practitioners in educational settings, including but not limited to Hogwarts full professors, castle wardens, gamekeepers, and honorary lecturers, should actively seek guidance from the Senior Investigator of the Ministry of Magic and other relevant departments, and Cooperate with the corresponding review - any intentional obstruction, resistance or concealment will be equivalent to failing the background review and will be suspended indefinitely pending follow-up processing."

"In order to ensure the normal operation of education, when the principal is unable to provide a candidate for a teaching position, the Ministry of Magic will appoint a candidate on his behalf."

"The senior investigating officer will publish the results to the public in the school and designated newspapers the day after the investigation is completed."

“The above regulations are in compliance with the Education Order No. 25.”

Hermione finished reading and turned to look at Elena, looking a little worried.

"Background checks for all faculty and staff? If they don't pass the review, classes will be suspended indefinitely?!"

Hermione's breathing was a little rapid, and her eyes were bright. "Doesn't that mean that as long as she wants, she can even suspend all the professors at Hogwarts overnight? Such an outrageous thing, Professor Dumbledore actually Will the Ministry of Magic be allowed to intervene?!"

"Well, strictly speaking, even in extreme cases, it cannot be all..."

Elena said as she glanced at Luna and Hannah who were walking down the stairs holding "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".

The grammar class of another second-grade class had just ended, and they obviously saw this big announcement posted at the door of the auditorium.

"There is no way to replace the two courses of Grammar and History of Magic - unless the Ministry of Magic can bring in a few ghosts to compete for positions. Of course, I guess Umbridge's target is obviously not these two courses. . But who her target is will be known after the end of today. After all, after the announcement comes out, the senior investigator lady will definitely find one or two courses to attack..."

"so……"

While most people were still discussing the announcement, Hermione followed Elena into the auditorium first and asked in a low voice.

"Is this part of your plan? But I still don't understand, how does this save us from having to hand in that paper on werewolves next week?"

Elena shrugged.

"Yes, and no. Umbridge will definitely get additional authorization, which is the result of stimulating her before. But the purpose of doing so is more to hand her a sharp double-edged sword. People will always have Everyone has the same illusion as me. In Umbridge’s eyes, there must be a lot of dirty information in the background of the Hogwarts faculty and staff. The principal and I trust every professor in the school, except of course the senior officials of the Ministry of Magic..."

"What are you talking about? What double-edged sword, dirty stuff?" At this moment, Hannah came over, "I seem to have heard that I won't hand in my paper?"

"Who is taking your Defense Against the Dark Arts class this week?" Elena looked at Hanhan.

"Professor Lupine——"

Hannah said excitedly that the Defense Against the Dark Arts class in the lower grades is now like a lottery.

Since Umbridge also has to take care of her job as a senior prosecutor, she and Professor Lupin occasionally adjust their class schedule according to the situation. For the little wizards at Hogwarts, they can draw Professor Lupin's Defense Against the Dark Arts every week. Art class is undoubtedly a very enjoyable thing.

"Oh, that's okay. If it's Professor Umbridge's class, you don't have to hand in the homework next week."

"--oh."

Hannah felt like the happy balloon in her heart had been popped.

"Uh, but you can think of something nice, like Umbridge reviewing your teacher next class."

Elena smiled and comforted, "Your next class is Potions class, right? If Professor Snape's background check fails, either Professor Snape will be temporarily suspended from classes, or Umbridge will be secretly given poison. Miracles and hope exist after all, right?”

However, Hannah was obviously not so lucky to meet Umbridge in Potions class.

When Elena and Hermione walked into the Transfiguration classroom, they immediately noticed the strange atmosphere in the air.

Dolores Umbridge was holding a writing board and sitting in the corner of the last row of the classroom. Obviously, after the Ministry of Magic issued the latest "Education Order No. 25", she chose to take it first. The deputy headmistress of Hogwarts, Minerva McGonagall, takes action.

"This is going to be interesting," Elena whispered as they sat down in the first row of the classroom, "Umbridge may be going to make a big mistake."

Professor McGonagall strode into the classroom.

Judging from her expression, she didn't seem to notice that there was an uninvited guest in the Transfiguration classroom.

"Okay, now get ready to start class."

As the class bell rang, Professor McGonagall spoke, and the classroom immediately fell silent.

"Miss Kaslana, please come over and help pass out the homework - Miss Granger, today we are learning about body transformation. Please take this box of mice and distribute it to all the students, one for each group - you too - —Observe each other and correct your companions’ spellcasting——"

"Cough, cough." Professor Umbridge coughed, which was her favorite way to announce her presence.

Professor McGonagall pretended not to hear and continued to explain the precautions for the transformation.

And Elena also quickly handed out the homework with tacit understanding, without giving Umbridge any chance to look around and question her.

The senior investigator seemed to want to chat with Lavender, but Elena's paper homework "accidentally" hit Lavender's mouse. Amidst the squeaking of the mouse and Lavender's scream, Neville They all hurriedly helped to catch the mouse, directly dissuading Umbridge from doing so.

"Okay, classmates, please listen carefully - Neville, you don't have to catch that mouse so hard, they have all taken the potion and will not run around or bite you - we have learned about snails before , the simple deformation of pebbles, now we are going to make it more difficult and deform vertebrate mammals like mice. Today, our course goal is-"

"Cough, cough." Umbridge's cough was obviously louder.

"What's wrong with you?"

Under Elena's expectant gaze, Professor McGonagall turned around as she spoke.

The two brows of the older cat girl came together and seemed to form a long, intimidating straight line.

"If your throat is uncomfortable, I suggest you go to Madam Pomfrey to get medicine for treatment. If the school infirmary cannot cure your bronchial problem, then there is also St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Maladies - Hogwarts It is never recommended to attend class while sick, as this can easily infect students."

Different from the restraint in the first confrontation in the original work, in this world line disrupted by Elena, McGonagall has long disliked Umbridge.

Decades ago, when she was an assistant teacher at Hogwarts, she witnessed Aurors breaking into the school, arbitrarily and unreasonably putting a bracelet on Professor Dumbledore in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and banning Professor Dumbledore. Continue to serve as the teacher of this course.

Decades later, the Ministry of Magic actually intensified its attempt to storm into the school and secretly arrest an official professor.

More importantly, as the announcement was posted at noon today, the reason for Umbridge's appearance here is naturally self-evident.

This senior official from the Ministry of Magic obviously intended to make her the first subject of background checks - this was undoubtedly a naked insult to Minerva McGonagall, and it was deliberately provocative and targeted. , anyone who is not blind can see it.

Ever since Mag and Elena spent time together in private, her sarcastic and sarcastic skills have also been honed.

Maybe it's not as annoying as that little witch, but if it's used to deal with a senior investigator, it's still more than enough.

However, Umbridge obviously had no corresponding mental preparation.

"Well, um...cough, I -"

She looked as if someone had slapped her hard in the face, and a muffled purr came from her throat.

Umbridge's chest rose and fell violently for a few seconds. She suppressed her anger and tried to put on a smile as she continued.

"Oh, Professor McGonagall, I just wanted to know if you received my note informing you of the arrangements for checking on your class status, as well as the date and date of the interview regarding your personal background check before coming to teach at Hogwarts. hour--"

"I obviously got it, otherwise I would have asked you what you were doing in my classroom."

Professor McGonagall interrupted Umbridge unceremoniously and said coldly.

"As for the background check you mentioned, I should have given you a very clear reply - you can ask questions wherever you can without disturbing my class and preparation. You have to know that if you don't respond to the call of the Ministry of Magic, , to help you complete the review and save each other’s time, I originally planned to ask you to provide a logical review plan first.”

"To be honest, the requests you made are too general. If I repeat them one by one, I might be able to talk about them for several years."

In the eyes of many students with joy and excitement, Professor McGonagall obviously won the battle.

The smile on Umbridge's face couldn't be stretched, and her expression quickly darkened.

She didn't speak, straightened the parchment on the writing board, and started writing angrily.

Professor McGonagall looked indifferent, turned her attention to the whole class again, and continued her lecture.

"I just said: Cross-species Transfiguration. As the animals that are the target of the spell become more and more complex, the overall consideration and magical skills of your spell casting also become more difficult. Pebbles are ordinary inanimate mixtures, and snails It is an invertebrate, and mice are obviously much more difficult to deal with than them. I hope that when you cast spells, you will still follow the 'Three Steps of Mag's Transformation Rule' and don't skip steps at will - "

"I think what Professor McGonagall just said seems a bit like you..."

Hermione lowered her voice and raised her eyebrows at Elena with a naughty smile.

"No wonder you said when you came back that day that Professor McGonagall had become less serious. Is that the reason?"

She finally understood why Elena looked like she was in danger every time before going to Professor McGonagall for tutoring.

Only magic can defeat magic, and the Head of Gryffindor has apparently learned some special tricks that make Elena cringe occasionally.

She is still a student after all, and when some older cat ladies put down their bodies to fight back, Elena will still suffer some losses.

However, if she sacrifices a little bit of her own happiness, she can let Professor McGonagall kill the toad directly. Elena is more willing to regard her previous fearless sacrifice as an alternative investment - not to mention, except for Umbridge, Dumbledore will also deal with McGonagall.

She still remembers the grudge that the spicy old carrot used to plot against her and forge her signature!

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