After returning to the office, Amosta was still thinking about the little Ravenclaw wizard named Luna Lovegood whom he met outside.
Considering safety, ability, time and other aspects, Amosta decided to intercept the third and fourth grade wizards to participate in his new course. However, the appearance of Luna reminded Amosta that in other grades Among the little wizards, there are many children with extraordinary talents, and I should also give them some opportunities to grow.
Amosta has taught the Defense Against the Dark Arts course. Except for the young wizards who just entered Hogwarts last school year, he is familiar with all the children in this school.
For a full two hours, Amosta sat in his seat, thinking quietly under the steady and bright candlelight. Every once in a while, he added a name on the parchment in front of him, and waited until the bright moon almost climbed up. When he reached the center of the sky, the parchment was already filled with names.
But things don’t end there. His new course also requires teaching materials, and Amosta does not intend to use the existing magic books on the market as textbooks. He decided to compile a new textbook and corresponding teaching plan himself, so that If so, if one day he leaves Hogwarts, this class can continue to exist.
Tuk-tuk-tuk--
Amosta, who was immersed in his own thoughts, was awakened by a sudden knock on the door. He looked up and noticed the arrival through the door panel, and smiled helplessly.
"Come in, you three--"
There were not many little wizards who dared to wander around the castle outside the designated activity hours, but there were not many who had the courage to knock on his office door. Not surprisingly, it was the Gryffindor group.
Knocking on Professor Blaine's office in the middle of the night was not without psychological burden for the three Harrys. However, when the three of them walked in, surprise immediately replaced the anxiety. The three of them stared at the wall on the right behind the door in a daze. I didn't know what to say for a moment.
"I wonder where those surveillance images went?"
Amosta stuffed the parchment in front of him into the drawer, stood up and stretched his stiff muscles. He smiled when he saw the puzzled expressions of the three little guys.
Professor Brain's office furnishings are probably the simplest among all professors, but everyone who walks into this office will not forget to pay attention to the wall that is always covered by a huge black curtain. Although Harry and the others knew that this was Professor Brain's method of monitoring the school, it was still a secret to most young wizards.
Amosta walked to the sofa and waved his magic wand, and three cups of steaming milk appeared on the coffee table.
"In order not to ruin your sleep in the second half of the night, I won't treat you to tea. Let's get some hot milk. I think you don't want to miss Professor Black's Defense Against the Dark Arts class because of illness--"
"Actually, we think it would be good for you to coach -"
Harry grinned.
The three of them sat on the sofa under Professor Blaine's instructions, but Ron still didn't forget the magical surveillance wall. He kept looking at the wall that had become normal again, looking like he was hesitant to speak. .
"It is not legal to monitor the school in that way. It is only a special response method in an emergency. After Sirius was confirmed to be innocent, Principal Dumbledore immediately reminded me to dismantle it in time. Therefore, you will probably not be there in the future." Saw it in this office.”
Amosta smiled and said.
"Oh -" Ron shrugged, "Flane and George will be disappointed, they have always been interested in this."
Amosta knew about this matter, and the Weasley twin brothers had even been studying it privately. The two of them were not able to produce the original product, but with their own intelligence, they also developed similar alchemy tools. , Amosta had seen it in Filch's office.
Before the official conversation begins, there is always some small talk. Harry and the other three asked him about the progress of the Ministry of Magic's investigation into Peter's murderer. But on this issue, Amosta couldn't tell the truth to the three little guys that Peter was the one he was looking for. Get rid of it,
"Well--"
After thinking for a moment, Amosta said slowly,
"The Ministry of Magic has not achieved any encouraging results yet, but as far as I know, they suspect that there are insiders involved in this murder."
"Insider?!"
This answer shocked the three little guys. However, Hermione quickly reacted,
"The Daily Prophet stated that Peter Pettigrew died on the way to Azkaban, which means that there must be insiders providing information——"
"oh!"
Ron said with a look of disgust,
"Dad always told me that the Ministry of Magic can't hide any information like a sieve, but I really didn't expect that they would actually make trouble in this kind of thing. But, to be honest, he deserves it, doesn't he?"
Keeping a criminal-turned-mouse as a pet for several years was definitely the last thing Ron wanted to think about in his life.
Regarding Peter's death, Harry had very complicated feelings. This guy not only made him an orphan, but also made Sirius suffer unjust injustice. Judging from the crime, his fate completely matched his actions, but , would his father also be willing to see Peter die so miserably in the end?
Harry was thinking about this problem when the buzzer in the office rang again.
The sudden 'attacker' made the three little guys nervous.
Apart from them, the only person who can visit Professor Blaine at this point is probably another professor, if it is Professor McGonagall or Professor Dumbledore. Harry and Hermione are still under confinement because they followed the professor!
"Don't worry--"
Looking at the three frightened little ones, Amosta said funnyly,
"It's Professor Black. I think he has retained some of the bad habits from his student days, and he likes to hang around in the middle of the night."
"Sorry to bother you so late, Amosta--"
After experiencing a series of incidents, Sirius became more polite than before. He knew that it was rude to break into other people's offices so late. After the door, he immediately expressed his apology,
"I was just reading the information that Remus left for me in the office, such as the learning progress of each grade. Classes will start tomorrow, and I must digest those materials tonight."
"In that case——"
Amosta left Sirius with a bird cage in his hand.
"Why don't you just read the information quietly in your office, instead of coming to my place with a bird cage in the middle of the night--"
Sirius was about to explain. When he raised his eyes, he saw three uneasy little wizards standing beside the sofa. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"Oh, why are you three so good at showing up in Amosta's office?"
Sirius blinked, walked up to Harry, and patted his shoulder.
"You were on an adventure, and then you were caught by Filch and sent to Amosta?"
"You have to have confidence in your godson's ability to swim at night, Sirius—"
The sofa was full, so Amosta had to return to his seat behind the desk.
"About this owl -" After sitting down, Sirius immediately told his purpose, "Since you three are here, the matter is simple. I gave it to you, Ron -"
"Give it to me?"
Ron's eyes widened. He glanced at the little owl that was cooing in the cage, and then his eyes fell on Professor Black's face.
"Yes, I ordered it a few days ago, and today, the post office delivered it directly to my office. It may be because it came to the new environment. It seemed very excited, and I happen to need a quiet environment now—— "
Sirius looked at Ron who was a little at a loss with a smile and said,
"Even as compensation for you, Ron, I know from Crookshanks that you took Peter. I mean, you valued that mouse named Scabbers, but you lost it because of me."
Ron puffed up his cheeks in surprise. Although he didn't express his opinion, everyone could see his surprise.
The Weasley family was financially constrained, and the family only had one shared owl. None of his brothers or Ginny had their own pet.
"Take it now, Ron. Hedwig will be happy to have a new friend!"
Harry said cheerfully.
"All right--"
Ron hesitated with a flushed face, but in the end, he nodded sheepishly under the encouraging looks of Harry and Hermione.
Now, it was Harry and the other three's turn to express their opinions.
"Oh, actually it's like this-"
Harry avoided the eyes of Sirius and Professor Blaine and said hesitantly,
"We are here to ask you something, Professor Blaine——"
"uh-huh--"
Amosta leaned back in his chair and made a nasal sound to indicate that he was listening.
"There have been rumors about the course Defense Against the Dark Arts. The professors who take this course will experience the curse of Quirrell, Gilderoy Lockhart, and Professor Lupin, which proves this. There is only one exception."
Harry cast a glance at Professor Blaine, while Hermione seemed to be dismissive of such unfounded rumors, just lowering her head and staring at her toes.
Amosta had a look of astonishment on his face, and Sirius was stunned immediately after Harry stated his purpose. He stared deeply at Harry's face that resembled James's, his lips pursed, and his light gray eyes There is a flash of light.
The unnatural atmosphere in the air made Harry feel suffocated. He lowered his head in embarrassment, but still insisted on speaking out the problem.
"We want to find out how you avoided this misfortune."
"Harry--" Sirius' voice was soft,
"You don't have to worry about this. I've thought about it. I'm just doing a temporary favor for Dumbledore. It only lasts for less than half a school year. Even if the rumor is true, I believe it won't be fatal -"
(End of chapter)
