Head of Student Safety Office at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
Amosta blinked his eyes and smiled nonchalantly. The title sounded better than 'castle security officer'.
"--I easily convinced the school board to agree to my request. Perhaps it was these two uneventful days that made them realize that we should really consider the safety of the little wizard."
Dumbledore said in a relaxed tone,
"I plan to put both the castle administrator and the gamekeeper under the management of this department. In addition to arranging the daily tasks of the male and female student union presidents and the prefects of each college to patrol the castle, this department will also have a very special authority."
Amosta looked sideways at Dumbledore, waiting for his explanation.
"--The surveillance equipment you left in the school, Amosta, I think it is a waste to put them in Argus's office. I have communicated with the school board and the Ministry of Magic. During special times, What I mean is that if something happens that threatens the safety of the little wizards in the school, then those alchemy props will be used legally."
Amosta raised his eyebrows in surprise. This was not an easy matter to negotiate.
Speaking of this, Dumbledore showed a little regret,
"Minerva and I have talked before, and we both believe that your alchemy props do have practical value. If it weren't for them, more little wizards might have been harmed before Miss Weasley was taken into the Chamber of Secrets last semester. ...Tonight, if they existed, we would probably be able to spot Blake breaking into the school instantly."
"Is there any reasonable inference, Headmaster Dumbledore?"
Amosta asked with a frown.
"The most likely possibility is that Blake took a long detour from the Forbidden Forest,"
Dumbledore said thoughtfully,
"But that's until Hagrid asks his magical creature friends."
Hogwarts, defended by dementor handles and many ancient magics, is like an iron wall. If Amosta wanted to sneak into Hogwarts, he would probably choose to sneak into Hogwarts from the Forbidden Forest. However, from the dense vegetation , it is still very difficult to sneak into Hogwarts in the Forbidden Forest, which is home to a large number and variety of species. You don't know that there is a pair of eyes peering at you from the Gala Corner.
"About the Director of the Office of Student Safety--"
Dumbledore suddenly smiled again and said,
"When the situation is less tense... I mean, when teaching activities can be carried out normally, you are free to leave Hogwarts and do your own things, Amosta."
Amosta pouted, not knowing what to say. Did Dumbledore change his gender just to make extra money?
"--The Director of the Student Safety Office has a heavy responsibility because he needs to take charge of the personal safety of all little wizards. The school board believes that the importance of this position is equal to that of the deputy principal. Therefore, your salary is the same as Minerva, Amos. Tower, both cost 1,500 galleons--"
Ahem, you have to know the key points when you speak, Dumbledore!
Before dawn, a bone-chilling coldness shrouded the earth. There was still no light in the sky and the junction between the earth and the sky. However, the starlight and moonlight above the sky gradually dimmed, and the sinking darkness spread wantonly.
The gorgeous firelight flickered in this deep night. One short and one tall, two equally thin figures appeared on the steps outside the castle gate.
Everything you see is almost the same as when you left. This ancient castle seems to be living in the cracks of time, letting the years flow like water, standing alone.
"Minerva will be very happy -" Dumbledore said with a smile, his beard covered with crystal dewdrops, "As the deputy principal, in addition to teaching, she also has the responsibility of ensuring the normal operation of the school. Whenever there is a She will always be very anxious when special circumstances occur, and now, she finally has someone who can share some of the responsibilities for her."
"It is the Headmaster's job to ensure the proper functioning of the school, not the Deputy Headmaster or Head of Security, Headmaster Dumbledore."
Amosta rolled his eyes and said politely.
"Oh, if you say that, I have to do it for myself..."
Dumbledore wanted to explain something, but Amosta ignored him. He walked directly to the grand door, pursed his lips, and smiled.
"Hogwarts, I'm back."
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The little wizards who uneasily discussed how they and Black sneaked into the school in the middle of the night fell asleep, because no matter what happens tonight, tomorrow's classes will always continue. In the auditorium under the starry sky, except for the slight footsteps of the professor who occasionally passes by, Only the little wizards' snoring one after another echoed each other.
Although Hermione and Ron had both fallen asleep, Harry was just closing his eyes and pretending to sleep, because although the other little wizards could regard Black's intrusion into the castle as an anecdote, he could not do so. After all, Black was rushing to the castle. As he came, Harry was not sure whether this cunning criminal would still be lurking in the dark, taking advantage of Dumbledore's departure from Hogwarts to kill him. Reading Pavilion
Speaking of which, Professor Lupine had already rushed back to the castle a while ago and joined the night watch team.
Snape also returned to school. Apparently, he had figured out that the old friend he met with Lupine was not Black. As soon as he came back, he immediately calmed down and never appeared again. But Professor Dumbledore has never appeared again so far. Seeing the figure, shouldn't the three of them return together...
Hogwarts without Dumbledore is always not so reassuring. Harry couldn't control himself from thinking about where Professor Dumbledore had gone. He tossed and turned in his sleeping bag, restless for a long time. Finally, the heat became unbearable. He was about to get up and take a breath...
Crunch!
The whistling sound of the rotating door shaft was extremely harsh in the quiet auditorium. Harry, who was halfway up, slipped into his sleeping bag and faced the direction of the castle gate. Taking advantage of the bright starlight from the illusory night sky on the ceiling of the auditorium, he secretly watched Look...
oh!
With just one glance, Harry exclaimed like he was celebrating a victory in a Quidditch match!
...........
When Amosta walked into the office last semester again and saw the furnishings in the room, he knew that Dumbledore had probably been thinking about how to put the title of Director of the Student Safety Office on his head. Tonight Black raided the castle. , and the unexpected meeting with Professor Snape gave him a very good opportunity.
The desk, bookshelf, camp bed, fireplace...all the furnishings are as they were before, even the black curtain covering the surveillance wall is spotless.
An impromptu meeting was being held in this re-opened office, attended by the owner of the office Amosta, the principal Albus Dumbledore, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Lupine, and the deputy principal Minerva. McGonagall and the castle administrator Argus Filch, who has been clearly managed by the master of the Student Safety Office.
"Even though I just said that a few months ago--"
Professor McGonagall, who had been busy for most of the night, had a messy round bun on the back of her head. The weakness between her brows and eyes showed that she was very tired. However, she still managed to smile at Amosta.
"But I still have to say it to you again, Amosta, welcome back to Hogwarts..."
"Thank you, Professor McGonagall--"
Amosta waved his wand to conjure several chairs, and helped the elderly and overworked Professor McGonagall to sit down. The older but energetic Dumbledore obviously knew that he did not have such treatment. He happily found a stool and sat down.
Lupine, who looked gloomy, walked to the shelf on the fireplace to make tea for everyone. Only Filch faced his new direct boss with a look of worry on his face, not knowing what to do.
"Sit down too, Argus!" Amosta said kindly.
"Oh, Professor Blaine, sir, I can just stand!"
Filch, who had big bags under his eyes, was frightened, and his lightbulb-like nose was red and shiny, but in the end, he couldn't resist Amosta's gentle eyes, and he sat down with his butt half on the stool and straightened his back. .
"Then now--"
Amosta, who quickly fell into the role, looked around and said calmly
"Who can tell me more about the current situation?"
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