Chapter 162 I’m Sorry, but I’m Afraid You Can’t Be My Nominee.

"I don't think you can be my nominee without Mr. Lockhart." Ivan shook his head and refused without hesitation.

"What? Have you found a candidate?" Lockhart raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised, but he didn't mean to give up, and continued to speak.

"You must know that I am the recipient of the third-level Order of Merlin and a well-known figure in the magical world. There are very few people in the entire Knights of Merlin whom I don't know."

When Lockhart was bragging about himself, Harry couldn't help but interrupt.

"Ivan's nominee is Professor Dumbledore! Sir!"

Lockhart paused as he continued to speak. No matter how arrogant he was, he would not dare to say that he was more famous than Dumbledore.

At this moment, Harry remembered Ivan's previous words and said again.

"And Ivan received the Second Class Order of Merlin!"

Lockhart's confident smile froze on his face.

As a recipient of the Order of Merlin, Level 3, he is not qualified to nominate a recipient of the Order of Merlin, Level 2!

This is also the reason why Ivan just bluntly said that Lockhart cannot be a nominee.

"Ah, that's it." Lockhart was embarrassed for a while, but the thick-skin he had honed over the years allowed him to quickly adjust and said with a regretful expression.

"What a pity. I was just about to say that I had a great conversation with the Grand Master of the Knights of Merlin a few days ago and wanted him to nominate you, but I didn't expect that Dumbledore actually got there first."

"Then thank you very much," Ivan complained speechlessly. He felt that Lockhart was really a talent. He could also come back on his own. He even climbed up to the head of the Merlin Knights, and he was not afraid of the other party's arrival. It's time to expose his lies.

"You're welcome. It's what I should do to support the younger generations!" Lockhart waved Ivan's shoulders, completely taking Ivan's sarcastic words as a thank you to himself.

Perhaps due to the fact that he was frustrated one after another in front of Ivan, Lockhart did not dare to show off his words next.

After publicly announcing that he would become the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts in the next school year, Lockhart left gracefully amid the applause of everyone and the doubts of a few.

This makes Ivan have to lament the brainlessness of these fanatical fans. It is obvious that Lockhart's words just now are full of loopholes. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this guy wants to rely on him desperately to gain popularity, but these fans But he insisted on believing that Lockhart was out of good intentions and wanted to support his younger generation.

"I think the Defense Against the Dark Arts class next school year will definitely be terrible." Harry complained dissatisfiedly as he watched Lockhart's retreating figure.

Although he and Lockhart had only been in contact for less than ten minutes, the other party behaved like a funny and absurd clown, showing off himself all the time, which really made him dislike it.

"How is this possible? Professor Lockhart is still very powerful. He performed so well in the book. Maybe he was just a little impatient today!" Hermione defended Lockhart softly. Her eyes were a little red and swollen, obviously from being beaten. Lockhart pushed away, feeling very sad.

Ivan shook his head helplessly, not knowing how to tell Hermione that Lockhart was a liar. After all, he didn't have much evidence, so it would be better to wait for this guy to be exposed next school year.

Unlike Hermione, who seems to think Lockhart is a good person, there is also Mrs. Weasley.

She was in a hurry to get Lockhart's autographed book, but was blocked by the crowd in the bookstore. Now when she came out, she talked about Lockhart's charming temperament, which made Mr. Weasley a little jealous. .

"Hals, do you have anything else to do after you buy the books? If you have time, how about coming to the Burrow as a guest?" Mr. Weasley handed a set of old books to Ginny and turned to said Ivan.

"Yes, Ivan, come and play at our house," George and Fred also looked expectantly.

"No, I want to read more here." Ivan hesitated for a while, and finally shook his head and refused.

Although he really wanted to visit the legendary Burrow, he had already made plans for the next time and didn't want to change his mind at the last minute.

The most important thing is that if he goes to live in the burrow for a few days, Asia will be the only one left at home.

"Okay." Arthur looked a little disappointed, but he didn't force it.

Mrs. Weasley took the opportunity to teach the little devils at home a lesson.

"Look, look! You all know how to play all day long. When do you want to come to the bookstore and read books? Especially you George, and you Fred! If you have a learning spirit like Ivan, I will too I won’t object to any research you do at home!”

After some scolding, Ron, George, and Fred looked at Ivan resentfully. The latter said that he was helpless and could not help.

After everyone had bought the textbooks for the next school year, Ivan waved and said goodbye to everyone. Hermione wanted to stay and read together, but unfortunately, Mr. Granger had other things to do for a while and was not worried about Hermione being alone. Stay here.

"It's strange, why didn't I see Malfoy and his father?" After seeing off the Weasley family, Ivan looked around and didn't see the Malfoy family.

Then he realized that it might be because of him that Old Malfoy didn't go to Borgin's Bock store to discuss the sale of dark magic items, so he might have bought the book and gone home.

It's good that old Malfoy didn't come to cause trouble, Ivan thought, and turned back to Flourish and Blotts Bookstore.

After Lockhart left, the place became obviously deserted, with only a few parents who brought their children to buy books still staying here.

The owner of Flourish and Blotts Bookstore is a very kind, middle-aged witch wearing a pair of round glasses. She is flipping through a book in her hand. She seems to be an intellectual lady.

But when Ivan got closer, he saw Lockhart's big smiling face on the cover of the book he was holding, with his sparkling white teeth clearly visible.

Obviously, this is another Lockhart fan, and Ivan is quite helpless. No wonder he invited Lockhart here for a book signing event.

"Madam, can I read books at your place these days?" Ivan asked, considering the importance of magic knowledge, he added another sentence.

"If it's inconvenient, I can pay for the reading fee!"

"Do you want to read here? Of course you can! I mean you can read if you want. There is no need to pay extra. You are welcome to come here at any time." The shop owner, the witch, put down the book in her hand and looked at Yi with some surprise. Fan glanced at it and replied happily.

"Thanks!"

Ivan nodded politely, and then started browsing in the bookstore.

Thanks to book friend Sansan for getting IX, I’ll be waiting for you on the other side for the 300 starting coins, and Mushroom K and Wade Xuan for the 100 starting coins.