Chapter 63: Umbridge and Illusion
Hogwarts is one of the three most prestigious schools of witchcraft and wizardry in Europe.
But in fact, the school does not admit many students each year, perhaps because of the population base in Europe, or because children with magical talents are relatively rare.
In this palatial auditorium, it is enough to accommodate all the young wizards of the four Hogwarts houses.
Due to the small number of young wizards, there are only a handful of professors who serve in this magic school.
Hogwarts has a seven-year education system, and all students are required to stay in the castle for the duration of their studies.
Only during the Christmas season can these students leave school and return home, although many choose to stay on campus for the holidays.
The learning tasks of the young wizards are actually not heavy, and the courses are divided into two categories: compulsory courses and elective courses.
Potions, Flying, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Herbs, History of Magic, Astronomy, these are all compulsory.
Magical creature protection, divination, ancient runes, and Muggle studies are electives.
Lu Li's gaze swept slightly over the timetable Dumbledore had given him.
Above is the curriculum of all the professors at Hogwarts, from the first to the seventh year classes are densely packed on it.
Instead of feeling sorry for the little wizards who were still struggling with their studies and worrying about the wizarding level exams, Lu Li felt that the professors who taught at Hogwarts were much more pitiful.
There are at least hundreds of young wizards in the four academies and seven grades, but there are always only a few professors in charge.
It can be seen that the professors who work in the Defence Against the Dark Arts class are much smarter, and the reason why they have only been in office for one year may not be just because of the curse of a certain Dark Lord.
The great Albus Dumbledore was squeezing the labor of the professors in this way.
I don't know if the old headmaster will realize his immoral capitalist exploitation on a quiet night, so he wakes up from his dream with guilt and self-blame.
I don't know how many Galleons this black-hearted old principal will pay these professors at the end of each semester.
However, judging from the clothing of those professors who have been at Hogwarts for many years, such as Severus Snape, professor of Potions, and Sybil Trelawney, professor of divination, there must be not many of them.
Although he was still speculating about Dumbledore not far away, in fact, Lu Li was very interested in these magic courses, so he didn't plan to miss any of today's classes.
As a nominal exchange student, Lu Li has a lot of privileges.
The ability to choose which professor to listen to was one of the many backdoors Dumbledore gave him.
"Lu Li, do you want to go to a divination class with us? Today we will be listening to a class with Ravenclaw students. Harry walked over from the Gryffindor table and said.
It seems that Harry Potter has a lot of interest in his new friend.
This was also Dumbledore's explanation for Harry to help himself as much as possible at Hogwarts, after all, he had never been exposed to magic before.
If Lu Li hadn't noticed, Harry's gaze was glancing at Zhang Qiu when he was speaking, and his face was not flushed. Then, he will definitely be more grateful for the help of this savior classmate.
Perhaps, Harry was just looking for an opportunity to get closer to Zhang Qiu.
Just like when he was a student, every boy wanted to sit with the girl he liked.
"Of course, I've always wanted to see my future." Lu Li said with a slight smile.
Lu Li did not puncture Harry's careful thoughts, but instead expressed great honor to accept his invitation.
After all, who hasn't been younger?
"I must tell you, the divination class is just a trick, and you're going to be disappointed in it."
Hermione also walked over, looking into Lu Li's eyes, she said very seriously.
"Ever since you were in your third grade, when Professor Trelawney said you had no talent for divination, you haven't liked her very much." Ron was the main reason Hermione's hostility to the course.
"Ron, do you and Harry dare to swear? Isn't the reason why you take the divination course because in the final exam, you just need to predict that you are about to meet with misfortune from the tea residue or crystal ball, and then you can get a grade of A or above? ”
Hermione Granger's words became unusually sharp, as Ron's words made her look a little like a fried cat.
Professor Trelawney, who was in the Divination class, certainly did not know that it was a great insult to her to say that a student who loved learning was not gifted in some way.
Harry and Ron didn't answer, they just smiled wryly, and from the expressions on their faces, it was clear that Hermione was telling the truth.
It seems that there are very few things in Hogwarts that can be hidden from this know-it-all lady.
In fact, it wasn't just Harry and Ron, but the vast majority of students who took the divination course thought so.
But Lu Li knew that this professor of divination did have the ability to predict the future at some point.
"Introducing, this is my friends Hermione and Ron." Harry wittily difled the awkward subject.
"Nice to meet you." Lu Li smiled and nodded to say hello.
"We should go, or we'll be late." Luna reminded in a whisper.
At this moment, directly above the auditorium, there was an untimely argument.
"Dumbledore! I must tell you that although you are the Headmaster, every student and teacher at Hogwarts needs to be registered with the Ministry of Magic. ”
A short, chubby, middle-aged, ugly woman in a pink outfit was standing beside Dumbledore.
As she spoke, she looked up at the beloved old headmaster, and proudly displayed the majesty of the Deputy Minister of Magic.
The shrill and arrogant voice all shows how domineering and unreasonable its owner is.
"Of course, I agree with you, Professor Umbridge. I just need a little time to get the formalities done, and in the meantime, we can't afford to neglect the guests from afar. Dumbledore said with a slight smile.
I have to say that the principal's self-cultivation is still very good.
"Did you get into any trouble? Professor Dumbledore. Lu Li stepped forward and asked Dumbledore.
"You're here just in time, I've never heard of any transfer students coming to Hogwarts. If you don't mind, I'd like to invite you to the Ministry of Magic for a cup of tea. Umbridge looked Lu Li up and down, and there was some threat in his tone.
Umbridge's instincts told her that she would be able to dig up the secret about Dumbledore from the young man.
For this reason, she also didn't mind using some out-of-the-ordinary small means, such as accidentally dripping a few drops of truth-spitting potion into the carefully prepared tea.
"It's just a small thing, I'll be able to do it soon, so you can get a taste of Hogwarts Castle. Of course, if you find anything lacking, you can also come directly to the principal's office to find me. ”
Dumbledore said in an extremely relaxed tone as if I could handle it, you don't need to worry.
"How long will it take to get the formalities right?" Lu Li smiled slightly and asked again.
Arrange a reasonable identity for someone who appears in the wizarding world out of thin air, Lu Li knows that even Albus Dumbledore, who has a wide range of friends, will definitely need some time.
"It should be done this afternoon."
"Boy, listen, I don't care about you......"
Seeing that the two people in front of her were a little ignorant of herself, Umbridge's tone became more and more unkind, but before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Lu Li again.
"Professor Umbridge, I think you're going to give our venerable headmaster a day, right?"
Lu Li turned his head slightly, and looked directly at this controlling old woman with a calm gaze.
The eyes that were as black as ink, and in an instant, a touch of red jade like blood appeared, quietly turning slowly, revealing a cold and ominous force.
This is exactly what Lu Li opened from another C-level treasure chest, the writing wheel eye of the single hook jade.
The strange color was fleeting, and no one around saw it except Dumbledore.
"All right, Professor Dumbledore, but you only have one day."
Umbridge nodded unexpectedly after a moment's pause, and then left the auditorium seemingly unpleasantly.
"How did you do that? Umbridge wasn't that easy to communicate with. ”
On the way to the divination class, Miss Know-It-All in the Magic Triangle couldn't hold back the curiosity in her heart at first, and couldn't help but catch up with Lu Li quickly.
"Well, let me tell you a secret, I've always had a good talent for persuasion." Lu Li smiled slightly, and the expression on his face was very serious.
However, it is clear that no one will believe his words.
"Is it ninjutsu?"
Luna didn't know when she put on a pair of strange anti-demon glasses, and there was some strange feeling in her voice.
The blonde girl's gaze was looking straight into Lu Li's eyes through the clear lenses, expecting him to give a reasonable explanation.
"No, it's an illusion." Lu Li couldn't help but explain slightly.
"What is illusion?" Ron habitually asked Hermione beside him.
"I don't know." Hermione replied with a blank face.
During the whole divination class, the innate thirst for knowledge made Hermione's heart feel like a cat's paw scratching again.
This know-it-all lady felt that Lu Li's words would hurt her to listen to the lecture seriously at all.
Although, she didn't really want to listen to Professor Trelawney's nonsense.