"What a coincidence. Dumbledore finished eating the rock sugar gourd at this time, and continued to tempt, "The two people in this world who survived the death curse are now in this room. ”

This reminded Slughorn of the news from a few years ago: Gilderoy Lockhart, the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts, was hit by a death curse in an attempt to save a student and was in a coma for several months before waking up. This incident became so popular that people even doubted the lethality of the Death Curse, and of course some people took it for granted that Lockhart could resist the Death Curse......

"Professor, if you're willing to come back to teach, I think you'll have a chance to get this picture of the four people in the room or the three of us, and of course I'd love to sign it. Harry, you will too, won't you. Lockhart continued to make amends.

"Horace, for the sake of our years of working together......" Dumbledore began to give him a step.

"Alright, alright," Slughorn surrendered, "I must have been crazy, but yes, I did!"

"Great," Dumbledore said, "Well, Horace, we have something to do, let's go first, see you on the first of September." ”

"Well, no problem. Slughorn muttered that he finally had a chance to make up for not leaving Lockhart on the cupboard, and to add a savior.

As they walked out of the gate and down the garden path, Slughorn's voice came from behind them, "I'll ask for a raise, Dumbledore!

Dumbledore chuckled softly. The door to the garden closed behind them, and they walked down the hill through the thick fog that swirled in the black.

"Well done, Gildero, and of course, Harry. Dumbledore said.

"I didn't do anything. Harry said in surprise.

"You did, in fact you played a bigger role than me," Lockhart couldn't help but say bitterly, of course he knew that without himself, things would have been done.

"Hmm...... I always felt like Slughorn ......," Harry said hesitantly.

"Horace loves creature comforts," Dumbledore said of Harry, "and likes to make friends with famous, successful, powerful people. He loved the feeling of being at his mercy. He himself never wanted to be in power, preferring to be relegated to a secondary position—that the world would be wider and more comfortable. When he was at Hogwarts, he always liked to pick his favorite students, sometimes because of their ambition or intelligence, sometimes because of their charm or talent, and he had an unusual knack for picking people who would go on to excel in all walks of life. Horace has a club at his core, made up of his protégés. He gets them to know each other, make useful connections, and always end up with some kind of benefit, either as a free crate of his favorite candied pineapple or as a chance to recommend a clerk to the Elven Liaison Office. ”

"......" Harry felt like he didn't like him very much.

"Alright, you two, hold on to my arm. Dumbledore raised his arms again.

――

After a slight discomfort, the three of them moved on to another location, and Harry looked much better this time. In front of them was a small, crooked building, one of Harry's favorite places, but Lockhart was the first time he had been to the Burrow.

"Before we break up, Harry, there's something I want to tell you. Dumbledore began, "I wish you had a private lesson this semester." ”

"Alone - with you?" Harry was so surprised that he suddenly came back to his senses from his deep thoughts.

"Yes. I think it's time for me to take more care of your education. ”

"What will you teach me, sir?"

"Oh, teach a little bit of this, teach a little bit of that. Dumbledore said lightly, "Professor Lockhart taught you well about defense, but there are some things that you should know, Harry. ”

"Yes. Harry nodded.

"Finally, while you were living here, the Burrow temporarily applied for protection from the Loyalty Charm. But if you want to stay with your godfather for a few days, remember to let him know in advance, or have Professor Lockhart send you there, understand?"

"I understand. Harry said quickly.

"That's good," Dumbledore finished, "I have something to do, don't go in, there's a lot of people waiting for you inside." ”

Before they could respond, Dumbledore apparitioned and vanished.

――

Lockhart and Harry walked to the door of the Burrow, where old boots and rusty cauldrons were piled up in a mess. Behind the door came the pleasant conversation of the members of the Order of the Phoenix.

Harry walked ahead and knocked on the door.

"Who, report your name!" said Arthur's voice from behind the door.

"It's me, and Professor Lockhart. Harry replied aloud.

The door opened, Harry and Lockhart walked in, and the crowd that almost filled the hall welcomed them back, with a beautiful woman greeting Harry first, hugging and kissing him, then Lockhart.

"Professor Lockhart, do you remember me? The beautiful woman let go of Lockhart and asked.

"Oh, of course, Fleur, why are you here?" Lockhart was initially dazzled by the woman's silver-blonde hair and beautiful suffocating face, and it took several seconds to react.

"Bill and I are getting married soon!" replied Fleur happily.

Well, the relationship between these two people is going on normally, although Lockhart is a little sad, but he has not had much contact with Fleur from beginning to end, but he remembers that she is very beautiful, and it is not a blow.

"Professor!" Hermione walked up and hugged Lockhart and kissed him on the mouth.

"Hermione, I haven't seen you for more than a month, you're prettier. Lockhart took out the gift for Hermione, "This is something I brought you in China, see if you like it." ”

"Hermione, pay attention to your behavior, Gilderoy has a girlfriend. Mrs. Weasley was obviously unhappy that Hermione was so ambiguous about Lockhart, "And you're not French, don't be so overzealous!"

"Well, don't spoil the fun, Hermione and Gildelow have always had a good relationship......" Mr. Weasley stopped his wife's thoughts.

"Gildero!" Tonks hugged Lockhart happily, "You must have brought me a whole bunch of goodies, too." ”

"Of course, there's something for everyone!" Lockhart pulled out a whole bunch of things he bought in China from his bag and put them on the couch in the Burrow lobby, "Pick what, I'll take it back if no one wants." ”

"Oh my God, can one person only take one? Tonks looked at the pile of things in surprise.

"Feel free, it's okay to take more, just don't swallow it alone. "Lockhart doesn't care.

Blake sat still: "My share of Gilderoy has been given to me." ”

Lupin didn't care about a souvenir either: "Let's pick first, kids." ”

"Hmph. "Moody's is very indifferent to souvenirs and anything.

"Muggle stuff is still good!" Arthur said unceremoniously.

"I saw it first!" Ron yelled at Ginny, clutching on an object.

"I got it first!" Ginny didn't show weakness, "You're the elder brother, why don't you let me!"

"I'd rather not have you as a sister!"