Chapter 365 A Fairly Friendly Meeting
Students who are about to graduate have nothing to worry about, and they are full of fighting spirit when they join forces.
Fortunately, the store door opened again soon, and two junior students came in looking around with a bit of restraint - looking at them, it seemed that they were not in a teahouse, but in a dragon's pond and a tiger's den.
"Is it these two? Wow, Taylor, children are growing up so fast these days. Which one is it?"
The senior sitting at Andrew's table glanced at Andrew, then at the two students who came in, stood up and waved, "This way, this way!"
The attention of everyone was attracted, and the other party was no exception. They cast their eyes over. When they saw Andrew, they trotted over as if they had found a savior.
"Ah, if it were another grade, I would have cursed, kids look so good together."
Siela next to her, the seventh-grade female prefect, looked at the two of them, then at Andrew, and nodded.
"I reiterate, it's really just a party. Do you bring a group of people with you on a date, Senior Sister Sheila?"
"That's such a pity," Silla sighed regretfully, "Having a party in the teahouse, is it the new professor?"
Although Andrew didn't want to admit it, he still nodded regretfully.
If he didn't feel guilty, he really didn't want to participate in this unreliable party.
But there is no way - the curse on the course is almost confirmed. Although some measures have been thought of to remedy it, who will have the courage to try it?
After so many years of elimination, there are basically no wizards in the British wizarding world who dare to challenge the curse. If they can't recruit people anymore, they really have to go to Azkaban to recruit people.
He enjoys the top tutoring in the entire wizarding world, and holds the highest authority among all Hogwarts students. Although he tells others that he works as a handyman, it is too much for him to hold himself to the standards of a handyman. Shameless.
If he was really a handyman, why would he recruit the victims' family members as professors? Professors like Sirius are a bad job, and the anti-dark arts course is the worst profession for someone like Lockhart to sneak in without even considering it. .
His conscience is really hard for him to bring harm to the families of the victims.
Especially since the criminal's belongings were still being protected by him - this kind of thing was so awkward that he almost failed to adjust his mentality.
So he has been working hard to help the new professor integrate into Hogwarts. Now it seems that although it is still a bit awkward, the effect is not bad - although the other subjects are not outstanding, at least there is nothing negative about this week's anti-dark magic course. In terms of evaluation, I am also working hard to communicate with students and adjust course content.
This is a big deal - spending your break time communicating with student representatives is a sacrifice.
The other person didn't become a professor because he liked it, but he stayed here to gain recognition from professors and gain the qualification to open Lockhart's sealed items. Even though the course was already popular, he still communicated with students without making any effort. Integrating into the circle of professors is already a waste of time.
‘He is a responsible professor. ’
'But it can be considered a good relationship. With my deliberate help, I got along very well with Sirius. Yesterday, I helped to establish a relationship with the new professor Hagrid... In this way, the old professor's words can also be recognized. If he agrees, many professors will actually try to save face. Being thick-skinned comes with familiarity. ’
"Tyler?"
Just when Andrew was still daydreaming, Silla next to him pushed him, "No, what can you say at the party? There are two junior freshmen, one of whom is from your college. As a senior, you You have to speak first.”
"Sorry," Andrew showed an apologetic smile, "I just felt a little familiar, but I couldn't remember the name at once - I'm really sorry, if you don't mind, let's get to know each other again, I'm Andrew Taylor, la Vinclaw, third grader.”
"Eve Johnson, Hufflepuff, first year."
The shy little girl said crisply.
"Luna Lovegood, Ravenclaw, second year."
Another voice sounded, a little excited, but also a little scared.
'From your own college? It seems that she has never interacted with her, so her grades shouldn't be too outstanding, because second graders... well, I don't know a few second graders, at least her transformation skills should be average. '
Andrew thought silently, but he had no impression - he had basically shouldered the transfiguration homework for most grades. No impression meant that the other party was not a first-rate student.
But a new question arises - who in the third grade and below are qualified to enter Hogsmeade? This requires authorization from the guardian!
‘Have you contacted parents directly about the party? Is Professor Nina trying too hard? ’
"How did you get here?"
As a senior, Andrew had to open up the conversation—although the situation was not exactly suitable for discussion, but he had to take charge before the more senior students came over.
"The professor contacted our parents. After our family agreed, the professor brought us here. Then he entrusted the prefect to watch us. The professor said he would look for you first, and then return to send us here."
Eve, a first-year student, was unexpectedly talkative, but she spoke very fast, with a bit of fear on her face. It didn't look like a conversation at all, but rather like being interrogated by Andrew.
‘The sequelae of the reopening of school are too severe. ’
"Don't be anxious, you can drink whatever you want. I can buy a drink for each of you before the professor comes." He tried to make his tone more gentle, "There should be desserts here, but it is said that there is a lot of sugar added. "
'Over there, there's a first grader here, please don't be so unscrupulous when kissing...'
Andrew picked up the menu and blocked the view of the next grader - this place is indeed not suitable for parties.
Everyone ordered a drink, and taking advantage of the time to relax the atmosphere, Andrew continued the topic of making the environment more relaxed.
It was more important to coax the first-year students first. Thinking about this, Andrew asked softly, "How does it feel to come to school?"
“Great, better than the food at home.”
?
This day - how should we talk?
"Yes, the elves' craftsmanship is recognized, especially your college lounge is very close to the kitchen."
"Is the kitchen close to the Hufflepuff common room?"
After Andrew finally suppressed a response, Luna naturally showed a curious expression.
‘Well done, students from my college, it would be embarrassing if the topic ended here. ’
"Yes, it's right over in the Hufflepuff Common Room. Their senior students should have taken the freshmen there very early."
"I never knew that this happened."
Luna looked very interested, "I really can't find it, Eve, can you take me to have a look?"
"I don't know very well, no one took me there..."
Obviously, it has only been a week since school started, and Eve, who is in the freshman adjustment period, has not yet arrived in the second Hufflepuff lounge.
"Well, I'll take you back to school today."
Andrew said very naturally, "Although it's a bit early for freshmen, it's not bad at all."
‘It doesn’t seem too difficult to coax the lower grades, but it’s the people from my own college who cooperate well. ’
"That's great, today?"
"Well, I'll take you for a run after you return to school. You won't be able to stroll around here normally anyway."
"That's a pity. I see a lot of candy shops and other snack shops here."
Luna shook her head regretfully.
"Can I just buy a little candy?"
Eve looked at Andrew expectantly, and Andrew, who smiled sincerely, felt that it was a mistake not to buy snacks with him.
"It depends on the disbanding time. We will pass by Honeydukes on the way back, but I'm afraid you have to return to school quickly. I have discussed with the professor and will give you ten minutes. I'll keep an eye on it."
Andrew relented and nodded - he was going to start magical transformation tomorrow and was adjusting his mentality. At this moment, he would deal with the problem according to his first thought.
‘Come on, Professor Nina, I’m soft-hearted today. If I don’t come, I’m afraid I’ll have to waste another half an hour with this greedy cat. ’