Chapter 177: A Bunch of Things
By the end of the lesson, everyone was covered in mud, tired, and looked like they had just done hard labor. When they returned to the castle to take a shower, change their robes, and hurry to the Transfiguration class, the Gryffindor students were collectively late due to the rush of time.
Professor McGonagall's face was not good-looking, and after listening to the explanation, her face was better, but she still deducted five points from the Gryffindor students.
In Transfiguration class, Professor McGonagall asks everyone to review the important points of the previous semester, where they need to turn a beetle into a button.
Compared to the exam that turned the rat into an ashtray at the end of last semester, it was actually not that difficult. However, most of the students can't do it, perhaps, after a summer vacation, this part of the knowledge also went out for the summer vacation, and it has not yet returned to their heads.
Lee Jordan's beetle ran around the table and accidentally fell to the ground and was trampled by Albert, so he had to ask for another one, much to Professor McGonagall's displeasure.
Albert became the most laid-back student of Transfiguration, easily turning a beetle into a delicate silver buckle, for which Professor McGonagall gave him five points.
"I don't want you to return to me what you learned last semester just after the summer vacation. Professor McGonagall stared at Fred sternly and warned, "Mr. Weasley, if you continue to torture that poor beetle, I'll lock you up." ”
"Professor, we can't use magic during the summer holidays. ”
"I didn't expect you to come up with a better opinion, Miss Ford. Before Professor McGonagall's stern gaze swept over, the poor Gryffindor girl had already folded her neck, "I hope you will take the time to review so that you don't fall short of the rest of the lesson." ”
"You should know that Transfiguration is very difficult, and if you want to do well in this area, you better put in a little more effort. ”
"Got it. Everyone said in unison.
As for how much they know, it is not known.
Before class ended, Professor McGonagall stopped Albert and told him that there was a Transfiguration Club party in the evening.
Of course, as Albert expected, Katrina McDoug was also invited to the Transfiguration Club, one of the few students in her class who was gifted in Transfiguration.
"If you don't know the exact location of Classroom 21, ask Mr. Anderson. Professor McGonagall said to Katrina.
"Congratulations. Albert said to Katrina after Professor McGonagall left.
"Expected, isn't it?" Katrina raised her chin and asked, "I'm ready, when you're free, to continue our bet from last semester." ”
"Don't you have to prepare a little more?"
"Do you forget, or do you want to ...... Tricks?" Katrina looked at Albert scrutinically, trying to make sure if Albert was playing tricks on herself.
"Oh, of course not. It's just that I've been a little busy lately, how about finding a weekend?" Albert said after a brief consideration, "I need to prepare, ten questions are a bit difficult for me." ”
"You think I'll believe it?" said Katrina in a strange tone, "Albert Anderson is rumored to be a liar, and five out of ten sentences are false, three are nonsense, and two are true. ”
"Who said that. Albert complained, "I'm obviously an honest person, and some people will call me a liar." ”
"Who knows. Katrina pulled the conversation back and said to Albert, "Remember to get ten Galleons ready, don't you say you don't have one?"
"Don't worry, I'm definitely richer than you. Albert laughed, "By the way, do you know where the Transfiguration Club meets?"
"Yes. ”
"Do you know the conventions of the Transfiguration Club?" said Albert again.
"What convention?"
"Use the Transfiguration Charm to transform yourself into a chair. Albert kindly reminded, "If you have time, remember to take time to practice, so that you don't lose the chair when the time comes, but it will become a joke." ”
"It's simple. Katrina couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, obviously not quite aware of this.
"That's it, if you don't understand, you can ask Isobel, she's also a member of the Transfiguration Club. Albert was ready to leave.
"Of course I know, Isobel is still a member of the Charms Club. Katrina asked, puzzled, "By the way, Professor Flitwick didn't invite you to join his Charms Club?"
"Not yet. ”
"That's weird. Katrina muttered. Actually, Katrina had already received an invitation from Professor Flitwick.
In a way, Katrina is also a genius, but she is only a weakened version of Isobel, and this hapless sister still can't escape the brilliance of the genius sister.
"Probably ......," Albert said suddenly, "...... We haven't taken a Charms class yet. ”
"You...... Hmph, of course I do. Katrina snorted disapprovingly and turned away.
Looking at the back of Katrina's departure, Albert couldn't help but shake his head, and immediately quickened his pace to go to the auditorium to meet his roommates and have lunch together.
By the time Albert entered the auditorium, Fred and George had no idea what they were discussing, and Lee Jordan handed over a piece of parchment.
"For me?" Albert reached out to take the note Lee Jordan handed him, and asked suspiciously, "Who gave it to me?" ”
"It was Headmaster Dumbledore. Lee Jordan was also curious about what the principal was doing with Albert's note.
"Headmaster?" Albert opened the note and glanced at its contents.
Dear Albert,
I hope to invite you to the principal's office for a cup of evening tea at seven o'clock tonight.
You are faithful
Albus Dumbledore
Again: I love mead.
"What did Dumbledore do you do?" Fred asked, confused.
"Drink tea. Albert handed the note to Fred.
"Tea?" After the three of them leaned over and read it, they all looked confused, and they couldn't understand what the principal was doing when he asked Albert for tea?
"Strange?" Albert asked rhetorically.
"It doesn't seem strange to you. George said.
Last semester, Professor Broad often invited Albert to his office for tea and chess.
"But what's going on today, how did everything come together. Naturally, Albert could have guessed what Dumbledore was looking for him.
In other words, is Hertock Dagworth going to get the gold card back from himself through Dumbledore?
Albert found this interesting, and he didn't think Headmaster Dumbledore would let him hand over the gold card.
At least, Albert's first impression of Dumbledore was good.
"What about Quidditch player selection?" Fred asked suddenly.
"I can only say sorry to Charlie. Albert's face was helpless and depressed, "The Transfiguration Club is also gathering at this point in time, why is everything crowded together." ”
"You're hard enough!" Lee Jordan looked at Albert sympathetically, and when he saw the other party get up, he asked puzzledly, "What are you going to do?"
"Get someone to talk to Professor McGonagall. With that, Albert walked to the Ravenclaw table, came to Katrina's side, and told her about it.
Katrina looked at Albert with strange eyes and muttered, "Are you really unreliable?"
"You're the first to say I'm unreliable. Albert spread his hands and said, "If you don't know where classroom 21 is, I'll take you there after lunch." ”
"Okay!" Katrina really didn't know, she said she knew, in fact, Isobel knew, but she didn't refuse Albert to show her way.
When Albert returned to Gryffindor's table, he saw Fred talking to Charlie about himself.
"Headmaster Dumbledore looking for you tea?" Charlie asked, grimacing.
"I'm sorry Charlie, I've got too much to do. Albert looked apologetic, "I might also join Professor Flitwick's Charms Club, so, I'm sorry about Quidditch, and besides, I think you're the Gryffindor Seeker." ”
Charlie was stunned for a moment, barely squeezing out a smile, he understood Albert's words, and sighed helplessly, "Okay, I know, I'll keep the position of the alternate seeker for you." ”
With that, Charlie patted Albert on the shoulder, turned and walked away.
"I didn't expect you to refuse. Lee Jordan looked at Albert in surprise, "I think you're a good fit for the Seeker position, and you're flying so well." ”
"I can only say that there is no way to do it. Albert spread his hands helplessly and said, "Playing privileges will destroy the unity of the team." ”
"What if the Charms Club and the Transfiguration Club meetup overlap?" Fred asked curiously.
"It's going to be said when the time comes. Albert was interested in the Charms Club because he also liked the magic of "Trying to Save Trouble".
"That's right, you haven't joined the Charms Club anyway. George muttered, "By the way, Hogwarts still has such a club?"
"Yes. Albert nodded, "Actually, Hogwarts also has a wizarding card club. ”
"How I don't know. Lee Jordan was stunned for a moment, and didn't react for a while.
"Stupid, it's just the four of us. Fred couldn't help but cover his face.
"I don't remember when I joined. Lee Jordan said.
"Don't you want to? Albert asked, feigned stunned.
"Who's to say I don't want to, when are we going to start this club?" Lee Jordan muttered.
"Just now. ”
"Just now?"
"That's right, just now. Fred had a look on his face that you didn't even know.
"Just now. George nodded in agreement
"What's the afternoon class?" Lee Jordan hurriedly changed the subject.
"Defence Against the Dark Arts. George immediately said, "Don't change the subject. ”
"There's also a history of magic," Fred added, "and hopefully the new professor will be as interesting as last semester's Professor Broad."
"I remember fighting Boggart?" Lee Jordan continued.
"Fight, don't you think it's a misword?" Albert shook his head, "at most it's for us to know how to get rid of the Boggart, not to be scared away or stunned by it." ”
"You know how to deal with Boggart, right? George said suddenly.
"You know, it's written in the book. Albert honestly said, "The spell is funny funny." ”
"Say, did you eat the entire book of Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Defense?"
"You know. Albert looked at George in surprise.
"Dip some sauce in it, right? Lee Jordan had a look on his face that I already knew.
"Don't steal my lines. Albert grumbled dissatisfied.
Several people couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.