Chapter 792 Assessment? That's It?
Needless to say, working with the Ministry of Magic is a double-edged sword.
If the fire in the hearts of politicians cannot be extinguished, then after they have tasted "administrative education", the Ministry of Magic, which is hungry for knowledge, will be like a vulture, extending its political tentacles into schools and waving them wantonly in various ways.
Unlimited rights are perhaps the most desirable and at the same time the most terrifying thing.
At least in the eyes of many wise wizards, compared to the experienced politicians of the Ministry of Magic, the faculty and staff of Hogwarts are still too simple. If the two really start to cooperate in depth, they will be so honest and kind. It may not take long for our educators to be manipulated and applauded by those greedy and lying politicians.
Obviously, in order to avoid such a situation, any smart person would choose to protest, and just like Argus Filch spying on the students, watch and interpret every move of the Ministry of Magic officials.
As for how to turn "wise" wizards into "most" wizards...
Dumbledore's peripheral vision quickly glanced at the drawer on the lower right side of his desk, which was now organized specifically to house a certain emerging magazine, and his mind couldn't help but recall a certain cute lolita that made people heartbroken. sound.
"When humans think, God laughs - conversely, it may be better if we laugh first..."
"Conspiracy theories and anti-authority are always the favorite things of the mob...but it is also these small and particularly excited people who change the world, because they are the ones who really live in society."
Glancing at the low-profile Umbridge, Dumbledore shook his head with some pity in his heart.
Perhaps the "education supervision" system will still be retained in the future, but the people in charge will certainly not be the current group of officials.
Since Elena became the owner of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the goblins' special "political ledger" naturally appeared on the Goblin Queen's desk for the first time, and the gray transactions of Ministry of Magic officials seeking power for personal gain, Of course, he was completely exposed to Albus Dumbledore.
The evidence that Cornelius Fudge, Dolores Umbridge and others attempted to betray the interests of the wizarding world to protect themselves on the eve of the collapse of the Soviet Union, and to conduct private transactions beyond Hogwarts, is to break Dumbledore's line of defense. The last straw.
Whatever the Ministry of Magic is planning...
From the moment they stepped into Hogwarts Castle, they had become prey in the white-haired spider's web, and the only suspense was when the young "Justice Demon" was going to close the web.
In any case, the current top management of the Ministry of Magic must conduct a comprehensive clean-up.
The old man retracted his thoughts and was about to continue saying something when he found that the fire in the fireplace next to him suddenly surged. Following a slight crackling sound, a voice that had disappeared in Hogwarts for nearly ten years appeared in front of him. ear.
"I'm sorry, Professor Dumbledore, did I... come at a bad time?"
Dumbledore put on his glasses again, turned around slowly, showed a heartfelt happy smile, and looked at the bald, short, fat old man who was leaning out of the fireplace.
The flames in the fireplace gently licked the bald head of the short, fat old man, the bulging eyes, the silver-white beard like a walrus, and the exquisitely made brown-purple velvet clothes. Compared with Dumbledore's face, The visitor was obviously not in such a good mood - this could be seen from the sad expression on his face.
"Oh, Horace, my old friend, there could never be a more opportune time than now."
Dumbledore blinked his blue eyes and selectively ignored the sorrow in Horace's eyebrows, "I have said before that the position of Potions Professor at Hogwarts will always be reserved for you... …Of course, under the current new curriculum standards, it will be much easier than before, and Severus will teach those lovely children together with you."
"Severus? Ah, yes, yes... I remember hearing you say before, is he the current Potions Professor at Hogwarts? This child's original talent was indeed good, although he was more introverted. But the talent is only a little worse than Lily."
The short, fat old man answered absentmindedly, looking around the crowded room and saying somewhat uncomfortably.
"Ah, Damocles, it's been so long - in this case, even if the enrollment is expanded, Hogwarts seems to have no shortage of excellent Potions professors. So, Professor Dumbledore, how about I... …”
In the middle of his words, he quickly retreated under Dumbledore's meaningful gaze.
Horace Slughorn muttered quietly, his light green eyes evasive.
"Albus, I am an old man, a tired old man. Maybe we should consider retiring and try to live a quiet and leisurely life instead of continuing to occupy positions and leaving young people with no room to display their talents..."
"That's not necessarily true. If there are enough Potions teachers, I would actually like to try teaching something else."
Snape raised his eyebrows and whispered slowly, his eyes falling on Dumbledore's face.
"In my opinion, Professor Horace Slughorn can do a better job than me. On the other hand, we now have Mr. Damocles who invented Wolfsbane Potion, maybe... Professor , you may consider..."
"At least not this year. You are now the head professor of this course, Severus."
Dumbledore shook his head calmly and rejected Snape's proposal without thinking.
"We talked about this issue before, three years. Even in the last school year, you still have to stick to the position of Potions class for three years, so that the school can go through this teaching reform stage relatively smoothly. Besides, now... …”
He shrugged, glanced at the wizards who had been arguing around Snape, spread his hands and said helplessly.
"You must have seen that the Defense Against the Dark Arts course can be said to be the course with the largest number of applicants. Correspondingly, not many people can pass your requirements for the Potions course, unless you are willing to lower your requirements slightly. Screening criteria.”
"It's just an independent preparation of the spiritual elixir. I think this screening standard is too low..."
Snape replied coldly. He glanced at the unkind-looking wizards around him and pursed his lips. In the end, he did not say the following words in one go. After all, there were several big men who were as good as him present. guy.
As a young wizard, no matter what aspect, he still has to give some face to these seniors.
However, Horace Slughorn obviously has no scruples in this regard.
Except for a few unfamiliar faces, most of the wizards present had been his students. They might be a little undecided about teaching, but this did not prevent him from participating in the discussion about potions.
"Just a blessing elixir? That's it?"
Slughorn curled his lips in disgust and agreed with some approval.
"It may be a little difficult as a student, but if you still can't master such a simple potion after so many years after graduation, I think you are really not qualified to be a Potions professor... Severus, I think your standards are too high. ,too low."
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