Chapter 4 Private Tutors

Peverell Castle was still covered with snowflakes, and Phoenix learned from his father that the owner of the castle could determine the surrounding weather, so he fixed the weather around the castle to a snowy day. The interior of the castle is very strange, the hall and dining room are extremely luxuriously decorated, the fourth floor is in tatters, the cellar and basement are as warm as a greenhouse, and each corridor and room has a very different style and tone, making it seem like the castle has been put together improvised.

"Take care of yourself, don't read too late, remember to write to us often, and keep Watson by his side when he practices potions—" Seve kept telling Phoenix this morning that they were very busy, and they used to see them for almost a few weeks.

"Don't worry, Mom, I'll take care of myself. He tried to break free from his mother's arms, but was unsuccessful.

"Son, talk to your fiancée more. Bald struggled to pull Sif to his feet and said to him. Yesterday, the Peverell and Bobin families officially concluded their marriage contract, and Balder's proposal not to make the marriage public for the time being was also unexpectedly agreed directly by the Bobin family. The two drifted apart under the gaze of Phoenix and Watson.

"I think I need a governess, a wizard who is proficient in black magic, transfiguration, and spells. "Watching his parents disappear into the path and turning his gaze to Watson. "I know, it's not easy, but I think there's always going to be in Tumbledown Alley. ”

"Yes, young master, I will do my best. After saying that, he left with the footprints left by his parents, and no one except Phoenix could apparition or transfiguration near the castle.

After obtaining his wand, he finally figured out the basic principles of magic in this world. Very different from Lins's magic system, magic resides in a person's body or blood, and he has not yet studied why it is necessary to have a wand to cast spells.

After thinking about it repeatedly, Phoenix felt that it would be better to find a qualified wizard to guide him in his magic studies, after all, there is still a certain gap between books and reality, and the things in books may not be completely correct.

When the dutiful Watson housekeeper was still looking for a qualified tutor in Tumbledown Alley. He and his fiancée officially started a relationship, and in modern times, pure-blood families rarely want them to be in love first, but neither of them showed too much resistance. Melinda seems quiet and not as keen on expressing her opinion as Pansy. More often than not, they are quietly listening to their discussions.

It wasn't a long time, as Watson found a teacher who matched his requirements.

Two people dressed very differently walked on the snowy path, in all fairness, Watson didn't like this wizard at all, if it weren't for the young master's too high requirements, there was really no other candidate, he would never let this look like a shabby wizard with gray temples and a tired face. The two walked silently in the snow.

"Oh my God!" the wizard who came to the interview exclaimed, and couldn't help but stop, the castle in front of him really gave him a huge shock, it was like a small Hogwarts castle.

"Please maintain your manners, sir. This is the ancestral home of the Peverell family. Watson told the wizard in a very proud tone how noble he was to teach, and led the way towards the castle.

"I'm sorry. ”

Entering the hall of the castle, the opulent decorations and rich carpets all seemed out of place for him.

"Wait here," Watson said sternly, staring fiercely at the tired wizard before turning away.

He tidied up his appearance a little, and then looked at the sumptuous palace-like hall, and on the wall opposite him hung a rich blanket with a strange triangular eye, probably the symbol or crest of the family. The golden cutlery on the long table glistened as if someone had just wiped it. Before he could take a closer look at the hall, a house-elf appeared in front of him.

"Please follow me, sir. The elf's characteristic shrill voice said.

"Oh, okay. ”

Following the elves all the way made him feel as if he was back at Hogwarts, with similar staircases and complex structures, if the walls were covered with portraits of various people, and the golden-red hues of the decoration were replaced by marble, I am afraid that it would be fake.

He saw that the somewhat domineering butler was already waiting for him at a quaint door.

"Please come in. Watson said dryly, motioning for him to go in.

As soon as he entered the room, a warm air enveloped his emaciated body. At the end of the room, a boy who looked to be about 10 years old was holding a copy of "Cutting-edge Black Arts Decoded" with a bird next to him.

"Ah, you're the teacher who came to the interview, right? Phoenix Peverell. Phoenix closed the book and smiled as he stood up to greet him. motioned for him to sit down and went to a scarlet leather chair in front of the large wooden table.

"Yes, my name is Remus Lupin, and I'm a graduate of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Flattered by the honorific title of the young man, he glanced at the phoenix standing on the gilded perch with his head held high, and sat down a little reservedly.

"Watson, tell me your magical abilities are exactly what I want, then" He paused deliberately, looking at the wizard who didn't look very healthy. "The first month of probation is 500 Galleons, and if you are qualified, the second month is counted as a regular salary of 1800 Galleons per month, what do you think?"

"Ah, that's—" Lupin didn't expect Phoenix to offer such a generous salary, and the official salary was already equivalent to many directors of the Ministry of Magic

"So, I hope you can get to know my situation thoroughly and decide whether to hire me?"

"I'm a werewolf," Lupin said this, feeling like all his strength had been exhausted. He turned down a job that would allow him to live comfortably for at least a month, and no one would hire a werewolf teacher.

Looking at Phoenix's raised eyebrows, he was ready to get up and say goodbye, "I think, it's not a problem." ”

"Excuse me, what did you say?"

"I mean, that's not a problem, whether you're a werewolf or a vampire, you can be hired if you can. Phoenix smiled and winked at Lupin, and for a split second, Lupin remembered that James was nothing more than a fluffy little question ringing in his ears again.

"It is very safe to be able to morph in the nearby forest if you need to. ”

"I-I mean thank you so much for accepting me. This sentence is a pun.

Find the teacher, and the class at Phoenix officially begins. On the same day, Lupin learned about his current level so that he could develop a teaching curriculum accordingly.

However, Watson did not trust Lupin, and he insisted that he be there every time Phoenix went to class.

In the first two months, Phoenix learned the Silent Charm, the Patronus Charm (the Patronus is a phoenix), the Transfiguration Charm to make small animals such as rats disappear, and the Silver Wine Glass tap dance.

Phoenix's extremely fast learning speed made it easy for Lupin to finish the lecture notes he had done before. At the same time, he also received an offer from Hogwarts.

Pale yellow envelope with emerald green ink inscribed: Peverell Castle, received by Mr. Phoenix Peverell.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore.

(President of the International Federation of Magic, President of the Wizards Association, First Class Magician of the Order of Sir Merlin)

Dear Mr. Peverell,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enclosed is a list of the required books and equipment.

Semester is scheduled to begin on September 1. We will wait for your owl to hear back from you by July 31.

Vice-Principal (Female)

Sincerely, Minerva McGonagall

Lupin looked at the Hogwarts letters, his eyes flashing with memory, envy, and loss. His course was changed to a more relaxed magical creature aspect, there were many magical creatures in the woods around the castle, and they didn't dare to go too deep into the forest, because according to the family account "Forever Strong", there were human creatures in the forest, such as Kemera and the human-headed sphin-tailed manticore, and most of them were created for the purpose of taking care of treasures or guarding the house, and their intelligence and magic resistance were very high.

It is not enough to rush into the forest and take their lives. In the outer forests, Lupin showed off his vast knowledge, and each of the creatures he encountered, such as the Red Hat, Grindillo, Unicorn, and Thestrals, could explain their habits, weaknesses, and attack methods in an orderly manner.

As the start of school approached, Lupin ended his well-paid job.

"Goodbye, Professor, I wish you all the best in the future. "Phoenix is sincerely grateful to Lupin for his teaching, and it took less than a year to master the magic basics of this world, and he couldn't do without a good teacher.

"I'm proud to teach students like you. Lupin shook hands vigorously with Phoenix, and Watson sent him to a place where he could apparition.

Turning back to the library, he had to pick out a few of the vast books to take to Hogwarts. Luckily, you can find textbooks in the library at home, and you can find all the equipment you need at home, so you don't have to run Diagon Alley.