Chapter 367 Arrangements for Andrew
When Professor McGonagall came to Dumbledore's office, she was extremely surprised to find that Dumbledore was actually processing letters.
"What's the matter, Minerva?"
Dumbledore smiled and put the letter in his hand on the table. This abnormal behavior made Professor McGonagall know at once that Albus, the old man, was in an extremely busy state at the moment - only this kind of abnormal behavior Dumbledore would only be enthusiastic about his work when he was at work.
"Some documents require approval."
Professor McGonagall said worriedly, "But, Albus, where is your side?"
"The expected confusion, I can't find any trace of Mundungus through various channels. Even if I asked Alastor to look for it, he couldn't find any trace."
Dumbledore sighed and stared at the map spread out on the table, "Where is he hiding?"
"There's no news from Peter either," Professor McGonagall added.
"Peter is not as important as the other side. If he can hide for ten years, he can hide for longer," Dumbledore said with certainty, his eyes firm, "But on Mundungus' side, I can't figure it out. I investigated the possible There were no signs, but there was no movement at all.”
His fingers slid quickly on the map, but in the end he still did not pinpoint a specific location. "Let me think about it again and think about what he would do - by the way, Minerva, how is Andrew's transfiguration?"
"The first self-transformation test started this week," Professor McGonagall put the file on the table. "When he reported to me yesterday, he felt that he was sure."
"The speed is not unusually fast," a smile appeared on Dumbledore's face. "It was earlier than I expected. He is a little too self-disciplined."
"Yes, self-discipline is too much," Professor McGonagall sighed, "But the problem also lies in too much self-discipline. Transfiguration is still a matter of talent. The second-year student has completely controlled his emotions and has learned Occlumency. This is where the trouble lies.”
As the head of Gryffindor, she had never met a student who was so worry-free, but because he was too worry-free, he became inconsiderate.
Last year, apart from hanging out with Percy, I only practiced Transfiguration. I spent some time after class hanging out with my roommates, and the rest of the time I spent in the library.
Being eager to learn is a good habit, but it is also too easy to learn. After all, Granger still has two friends who hang out every day. Although one is more troublesome than the other, at least there will be no emotional problems. Taylor simply studies and studies again.
"Didn't he make any friends in the student union?"
"No, there are all seniors there, how can we play together," Professor McGonagall sighed, "This semester I adjusted his study and work time, and even applied for a time turner from the Ministry of Magic, but he still I spent a lot of time studying. Fortunately, I was stuck on the human body transformation technique during this period, so I had more interactions with my classmates from the same school.”
"This is probably the first time you have worried about a student who is too eager to learn, Minerva."
Dumbledore laughed, "But it was almost the same when you were studying."
"But I still have many good friends, and I still maintain a correspondence relationship," Professor McGonagall retorted in a rare way - although she always felt a little ashamed when she corresponded with Augusta in the past three years, the number of correspondence is not few.
But what can she do? Longbottom's performance is indeed unsatisfactory, but no one can deal with the problem of magic talent.
"Anyway, at least he has a stable vacation time and a desire to communicate with his classmates. If there is no improvement this semester, Andrew must stop doing chores next semester. Stable and healthy emotions are too important for a wizard. ”
Dumbledore said his decision with a smile, but his tone was firm and he could not refuse.
He has already missed it once and cannot cause another tragedy.
"That is inevitable, but what is reassuring is that he does not have an excessive desire for power, but simply likes transfiguration." Professor McGonagall nodded, "But anyway, Bob should probably learn more about work. , Taylor has had him for a long time.”
"Then let's arrange it this way, Minerva. After Taylor's human transformation spell is finished tomorrow, we will discuss the next arrangements for him."
"Well, Albus, just wait for the result. However, I think tomorrow will be another unexpected success." Professor McGonagall nodded and suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Albus, put the file Corrected."
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"That's about it, the kitchen is over here," Andrew pointed out the location of the kitchen, but he didn't take the two junior students inside - he wasn't hungry at all at this point, and he didn't ask for anything after entering. If anything, the expectant looks on those elves made him feel like he was committing a crime.
"Great, thank you very much, Senior Taylor."
Eve thanked her very happily and then left - the Hufflepuff lounge was nearby, and she couldn't wait to go back and share the candies from Hogsmeade with her friends.
"I'm going to the library, Senior Taylor."
Luna also left at the same time.
"library?"
Andrew was stunned for a moment and glanced at the magazine in his hand - he hadn't read it today. There were some introductions to spells that he was actually quite interested in.
"How about we go together?"
Luna extended the invitation.
"Well, let's go together. It just so happens that I also want to read it seriously."
Andrew raised the magazine in his hand and said, "The reading atmosphere in the library will be much better."
He is adjusting to his will at the moment, and he doesn't feel like he needs to rest even if he wants to read.
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'It's interesting that you can still play like this...'
There is a reason why Transfiguration Today is the top journal on Transfiguration. Andrew easily found a discussion about spells that he was interested in and should be able to reproduce.
‘If you break this line of thinking, it’s interesting, interesting. ’
He really wanted to make an annotation or something, but for the convenience of the party today, he didn't bring those things with him.
‘Go and borrow it from Mrs. Pince, it’s not a big problem. ’
"Are you looking for a pen, senior?"
Luna on the other side handed over her quill and ink.
"It helped a lot," Andrew accepted it happily, and then quickly started to write and draw in the magazine - yes, this model can theoretically look like that, but if you play around with the rules, then it will …
He happily wrote down the conclusion - he just had to practice re-arguing it later.
‘Tomorrow – forget it, no more flags, I’ll practice whenever I want. ’
After completing all this, Andrew nodded with satisfaction and pushed the quill and ink back, "Thank you very much, it was a big help, otherwise I would have to make a guarantee with Mrs. Pince to get it out."
"Although you will be accused of being careless when taking notes, is Mrs. Pince not that harsh?"
"That's what happens if you follow my example and accidentally write down inspiration in a book."
Andrew said with a bit of fear - he regarded it as his own textbook at that time, and wrote an extremely exquisite idea in the book.
Then came a terrible disaster.
He shook his head and glanced at the book Luna was reading, "This book, well, I don't really recommend it. The author is very long-winded. He has to emphasize issues that can be explained clearly in a few sentences over and over again, and it's a bit early. Come on - give it a try, forget it, I'll look for it, I remember I've read it before."
He started to go to the bookshelf and brought over two books that he thought were suitable - no matter how easy it is to scare beginners, these two introductory books on transfiguration would be great for second graders.
"Try these two books." He returned to his seat and handed the book over. "The organization will be much clearer. The library has so many books, and many outdated reference books are preserved."
"It helped a lot," Luna said with a grateful expression, "I don't have a good foundation in transfiguration, and I find it very difficult to teach myself, especially the spells taught by Professor McGonagall at the beginning of this semester."
She shook her head - clearly tormented.
"It's a bit difficult," Andrew nodded - although he learned quickly, he was not unable to distinguish the difficulty. "Of course, not casting spells for a long time during the summer vacation is also an important reason."
He simply said a little trick - but to his surprise, the other party's understanding was higher than he thought, and Luna understood the meaning almost quickly.
But the overall foundation is still very poor, but it can be seen that I have studied hard, but I have not gotten started.
"Go back and read these two books." Andrew took a piece of parchment from Luna and wrote down the titles. "It's a bit difficult to pronounce and it takes some time because it's more professional, but it's quite helpful."
"I will. Well, although it looks a little scary, I will read it carefully. Thank you very much, Senior Andrew."
"You're welcome."
Andrew waved his hand and pointed to the book in his hand, "I have to do an experiment. I have to leave first."
"Well, bye."
"goodbye."