The Fat Friar had come to talk, but he had apparently misunderstood, thinking that Rove was talking to Lady Gray...... Tryst.

Before the ghost is over, the fat friar can only sigh that Ms. Gray is charming, but he doesn't know that it is obviously Helena who is unilaterally self-inflicted.

No sooner had the dinner begun than Dumbledore got up and left, and the students began to discuss it eagerly again when he saw the Headmaster leave.

Everyone was speculating whether Harry and Ron were going to be fired, or if they had a car accident, or if they were ...... has passed away.

In just a few moments, the whole auditorium was telling the poignant story of Potter and Wes coming, staying and flying together, and going to Yellow Springs together.

However, Dumbledore was only ten minutes away before returning to the Great Hall, followed by Professor McGonagall.

Snape, on the other hand, didn't return until near the end of the dinner, his face grim, but he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes.

Rove, who was enjoying dessert after eating, chuckled when he saw that there were still a lot of willow leaves stuck to Snape's robes.

He was still thinking about secretly picking up the beating willow in the middle of the night, could it be that Snape took the lead in getting there?!

Professor Snape looked up thoughtfully, his gaze swept over Scamander without hesitation, but a contemptuous smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

Dumbledore stood, dressed in a gorgeous sky-blue robe with a silver trim embroidered on the collar, golden tassels embellished with fine pearls, and several feet of hair and beard exceptionally clean, glittering in the light of candles.

"Welcome...... Welcome to Hogwarts for the new school year! ”

"Before the dinner is over, I have a few chattering things that I want to say to everyone...... First of all, there is the way to get to Hogwarts. ”

Dumbledore's eyes sharpened, and looking around, he said in a deep voice:

"Riding the express train has been a tradition at the school for nearly two centuries and a requirement of the Ministry of Magic.

We prohibit students from using any non-train means to reach school, including broomsticks, Muggle vehicles, apparitions, etc.! ”

"Today, two students came to school in a Muggle car and hit the beater, almost getting into an accident.

I don't want this kind of behavior to be pursued by you as a kind of honor, on the contrary, it violates the law of secrecy and a host of other regulations. ”

All the young wizards looked at Dumbledore quietly, and it was the first time that everyone had seen the Headmaster angry.

"Those two students, of course, will be punished as they deserve, but I still have to emphasize ......" Dumbledore said with a serious expression.

"If you miss the express train, or you can't get to platform 9...... Just write a letter to the dean, and the school will send a teacher to the station to pick you up.

But!

Please don't take it upon yourself to arrive at school using your own methods!

”

The auditorium was silent, and the original thoughts that the students had indeed risen to take effect suddenly disappeared.

"As for the second thing......" Dumbledore cleared his throat and said with a deep look in his eyes.

"We lost Professor Quirrell not long ago, but today we have a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher - Professor Lockhart!"

Dumbledore was still very serious just now, and a relieved smile suddenly appeared on his face, as if he was very happy with the arrival of his new colleague, he raised his arm and said:

"I am impressed by Professor Lockhart's dedication to education, and let us welcome him with the warmest applause."

The auditorium burst into applause and cheers, most of them girls.

Lockhart has a great reputation, he has won the Order of Merlin, and most importantly, he is very good-looking, which alone is enough for the little witches to be excited.

His arrival has undoubtedly significantly increased the average appearance of the Hogwarts teaching team.

Of course, this average is still very low, after all, there are too many laggards, and the lower limit is too low!

For example, Snape, who has been ranked first in the "I hate the most professors" ranking for eleven years in a row.

"Thank you all for your welcome."

Gilderoy Lockhart, dressed in an aqua green robe, stood up, looked around and smiled with satisfaction.

Back then, when he entered the school, he thought that he would become the object of attention, because in his opinion, he was an out-and-out genius with powerful mana.

But in the end, he found that he was just an ordinary person, not the best student.

Now, after unremitting "hard work", he returns with an honor, and when he sees the old faces of the faculty and staff again, he can't be proud!

Lockhart coughed his throat and said enthusiastically:

"Many years ago, I was as young as you were at Hogwarts...... At that time, I told myself that one day, I would definitely give back to my alma mater for educating and nurturing me. ”

"Today, I have some small achievements...... Third Class Medal of the Order of Merlin, Honorary Member of the Anti-Dark Arts League, five-time winner of the Wizarding Weekly Award for the Most Charming Smile......"

"I don't mean to bring it up, but every time I hear someone mention it, I think ......" Lockhart smiled with satisfaction, "It's time for me to come back with all the honor." ”

Lockhart, as a well-known writer, was still good in terms of literary style, and he carried a well-prepared speech on his back:

"I know you've never met a reliable Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, but that's okay...... I'm coming! ”

"I'm here, and your defense against the Dark Arts will be saved!

I'm here, and the standard of education at Hogwarts has gone up! ”

The applause rang out again, and Lockhart raised his arm and said:

"Of course, I'm not saying that Professor Snape, who has temporarily taken this class before, can't, but after all, he is just a teacher who brews potions, and the level of defense against the dark arts may indeed be unsatisfactory."

Everyone looked at Snape, his sallow face getting even yellower.

"Speaking of potions...... Lockhart grinned:

"I do have some talent in this area, if you don't understand something, you can ask me after class, I don't think Professor Snape will mind."

The students were dumbfounded, and then looked at Snape, his face turning from yellow to black, and to look ugly.

"Of course." Lockhart turned his head and said, "I have to thank Professor Dumbledore for giving me this opportunity, and I will use my best ability to help you." ”

"If you don't usually have energy, some small things can also be taught to me to deal with, I'm young and not afraid of tiredness!"

Dumbledore raised his eyebrows, and Lockhart almost said:

"You're old, this headmaster should abdicate and make way for Xian."

Lockhart was still chattering on and on, and Professor Sprout whispered:

"Merlin, how long is he going to talk?"

"You should ask how long he's going to be at Hogwarts." Professor McGonagall whispered, "I probably can't help him for a year." ”

"Professor Flitwick, is this a student at your academy?" Professor Sprout said, turning his head.

"Every house has a few students with problems, doesn't it?" Professor Flitwick sighed.

O iniquity!

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