As we all know, in Hogwarts, if a secret is known to more than one student or professor, depending on how popular the news is, the news will spread to Hagrid within one to three days. All dogs named Yaya know it.
In the evening of that day, except for going to the toilet, Harry had not got off the broomstick all day. Even Harry, who had to rely on a few beef pies that Ron brought for lunch, heard the surprising news.
"Is it true that Mr. Blaine is going to be our Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Ron!"
Almost everyone in the mansion lounge was discussing this matter. Harry limped past several cheering seniors and went straight to the sofa where they often discussed issues. When he got closer, he realized that everyone except Harry In addition to Eun and Neville, Seamus and Dean are also here.
"Just an assistant professor, Harry."
Ron squeezed towards Neville to make room for Harry, who was very tired.
"This news first came from Hufflepuff. At first I thought it was a joke, but on my way back from delivering food to you, I heard Bloch from Ravenclaw in the hall. I am also discussing this matter with Dupin, and it is said that Malfoy has gone to Snape to confirm..."
Ron frowned and looked puzzled, "To be honest, I don't even understand how this happened!"
"But that's a good thing... isn't it?"
Neville expressed his opinions cautiously. When he realized that everyone was looking at him, he immediately shrank his neck and his tone became hesitant.
"I mean, that's an...Inquisitor. He should be more knowledgeable about dealing with dark magic than Lockhart!"
Harry and Ron looked at each other but didn't answer. It's hard to say in terms of the teaching level because they haven't seen it before, but in terms of dueling, based on Lockhart's performance in the dueling class last year, it was hard for Harry to say anything. Even if Hart is good at flattering, he may not be able to keep up with Mr. Blaine in the first grade.
At this time, the twin brothers, who had also just arrived, happily high-fived each other after hearing the news, warmly congratulating that their great adventure was about to start again.
Neville looked confused, but both Harry and Ron knew what this meant. If Mr. Blaine became the assistant professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, it would mean that he would not be able to stare at his magical weapon every night. Monitoring, for Fred and George, this was like keeping the clouds clear and seeing the moon.
boom!
Hermione walked over unexpectedly and dropped the large books she was holding on the coffee table, almost crushing the coffee table. She squeezed in unceremoniously next to Harry, and Neville, who took up the most space, had to stand. stand up.
"Where have you been? I haven't seen you all day?" Ron asked with a frown, staring at Hermione who seemed to be in a good mood.
"Where else could it be, Ron, of course it's the library. I've missed a whole month of classes and I have to rush back." Hermione rolled her eyes, as if she thought Ron had asked a stupid question.
"By the way, what were you talking about just now?"
"About Mr. Blaine's appointment as assistant professor," Harry said cautiously, "We are discussing why such a thing happened. Wasn't his purpose of entering Hogwarts to capture the heir of Slytherin? Why? Suddenly it will be related to this course."
"Perhaps, he has quietly solved the heir." Simo guessed with his eyes widened.
This kind of speculation is untenable. Everyone knows that if Mr. Investigator really solves the secret room incident, then the school will definitely publicize it with great fanfare.
"It's also possible that he has given up on this plan. You think about it, how can a young wizard who appears out of nowhere be able to solve something that even Principal Dumbledore can't solve... Perhaps, he wants to take advantage of the opportunity. If you are not kicked out of the school by the principal, find an opportunity to make some money... As far as I know, professors are still very well paid."
This equally ridiculous guess comes from Dean. Dumbledore is not easy to fool. If Amosta Brain really has such a shameful plan, then Principal Dumbledore will definitely see through it... at least Harry thought so.
"What do you think..."
Harry was happy to see that at least in this circle, no one still regarded him as the heir of Slytherin. He rubbed his numb crotch and hesitated to guess, mainly because he was afraid that his opinion would anger Hermione.
"I had an encounter with Mr. Brain once. He is a powerful wizard. He chose to become the professor of this course. Well... is it possible..."
hiss...
Everyone except Hermione and Harry made a gasping sound. Ron stared at Harry in horror and stammered,
"You mean Quirrell...but his ability, oh, Harry, I remember the first time you heard that..."
"You overestimated his strength, Harry!"
Dean was the first to express his objections. He said sharply, "I can't see that he has such ability!"
Except for some die-hard fans, it is almost a consensus among young wizards that Gilderoy Lockhart's best thing is to make up stories and flatter people.
The heir of Slytherin is not easy to be a guy like Lockhart, and Ron, who has always hated him, can't convince himself that Lockhart has this ability.
"...I know it's hard to believe,"
Harry wasn't too sure about his own opinion either;
"But if that's just a disguise... Just like Quirrell, he also deceived everyone at first. Otherwise, I can't figure out why Mr. Brain took over this hard job. He is also a student of Hogwarts, not I don’t know why becoming a professor of this course usually has no good results. I mean, he may have discovered some clues, but he didn’t..."
Harry couldn't continue because his voice was muffled by Hermione's heavy coughing.
Everyone looked at Hermione, whose expression turned from joyful to ugly. Ron asked in surprise,
"What do you have in mind, Hermione?"
Hermione glared at Ron with hatred, then raised her chin proudly,
"This morning, I went to Professor Lockhart's office..."
"You going to Lockhart's office?"
Ron immediately interrupted Hermione, "Don't you already have one of his signatures? Do you want another one?"
Harry immediately kicked Ron to remind him to shut up.
It doesn't matter whether Lockhart is suspected or not, and it doesn't matter why Hermione went to his office. What matters is that in the next few years, they will have to rely on Hermione's help to complete the two courses of Potions and History of Magic. After the homework, if Hermione is completely pissed off now, there will be no way for him to survive in the future!
.....
Late at night, lying on the soft four-poster bed, Harry squinted his eyes. His mind was filled with the voice that wanted to kill, his own Parseltongue, Dobby's warning, and Malfoy's news that the Chamber of Secrets had been opened fifty years ago. , he is probably the person in this school who is obsessed with this incident the most. Unless the murderer is caught and the secret room incident is completely resolved, he will not be able to completely relax.
"---But how is this possible, Harry?"
Ron next to him turned over and whispered,
"How could a wizard like Blaine be a fan of Lockhart... In order to get close to Lockhart, he became his assistant? Oh, Hermione's idea is so ridiculous... Could it be that, in his book Those things written are true, oh no, I would never believe that!”
"I don't know either, Ron."
Harry also squirmed and faced the window. He stared at the brilliant stars, letting the hazy sleep erode his consciousness. Before falling asleep completely, Mr. Blaine's young and excessive face flashed before his eyes, recalling that handsome face. With an impressive gentle smile and lavender eyes on his face, he muttered,
"But at least, we can have something to look forward to in this course..."
