Umbridge is still pointing fingers at school, but Lockhart is completely unaffected with the help of the "fool's curse", and he doesn't have to think about the threat of Voldemort at Hogwarts, and with the company of the little beauty Pandora, Lockhart's life is very relaxed......

It's Christmas in the blink of an eye, and the Order of the Phoenix wants to go to St. Mungo to see Arthur in the hospital, and the Fudge family invites him to spend Christmas with the patient or his girlfriend, and of course he chooses the latter.

Lockhart went to the Magician's house again, and he found that the Magician had not only invited him, but also many high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Magic and some wealthy and powerful pure-blood families.

Lockhart donned his new gown, combed his blonde hair, and appeared at the dinner party in a heroic manner. A lot of people at the dinner party Lockhart had only seen or heard of.

Lockhart whispered into Pandora's ear and asked, "Isn't it too dangerous for your grandfather to call so many people into his house, many of whom have a Death Eater background?"

Pandora gave him a strange look and explained, "The Loyalty Charm will be reset after the dinner, but you can stay, Professor." ”

It stands to reason that it would be strange for a half-breed wizard like Lockhart to attend a banquet at the Minister of Magic's house, but Lockhart's fame and his "legendary" strength make his appearance unobtrusive.

"Hello Professor!" greeted Lockhart by a group of young invitees, who recognized Hannah Abbott, Draco Malfoy, Daphne Greengrass, and her sister Astoria Greengrass...... All Hogwarts students, and of course their parents.

"Good evening, kids!" Lockhart replied with a smile.

Then he met two of his acquaintances, Ollivanders and Professor Slughorn, who taught him Potions.

"Mr. Ollivanders!

"It's Gildero!" Hearing Lockhart's greeting, the two old men turned and greeted him with a smile.

"Gildelow didn't show any extraordinary talent in my Potions class, but after graduation, he was the most accomplished of all the students!" Slughorn told the few people who were with him, "Not putting Gildelow on my cabinet is the biggest regret of my life!"

Lockhart was a little embarrassed, he didn't show himself so well that he didn't make it to Professor Slughorn's Slug Club, and he still resented it.

"You're laughing, Professor, Headmaster Dumbledore is interested in asking you back as Professor of Potions, and if you accept, you might have a chance to put me on your cupboard. ”

Slughorn smiled and raised his glass, "I'll think about it, Gildero." ”

Ollivander also came over at this time to grab Lockhart and bring him to a group of people, "Gildero, this is Amelia Bones, the director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and this is Alexander Stryker, the director of the Department of Magical Creatures Management. ”

"Ms. Bones and Mr. Stryker, it's an honor to meet you. ”

"I've heard of it for a long time, Mr. Lockhart. The two men shook hands with Lockhart.

"Professor Slughorn, Mr. Ollivander, Ms. Bones, Mr. Stryker, good evening. Pandora also greeted politely.

"Miss Fudge is getting prettier as she grows, and I remember the first time your grandfather took you to the Ministry of Magic. Ms. Bones laughed and said, "You and Lockhart are really good looks." ”

"Ms. Bones has also grown more and more attractive. Pandora complimented.

"You guys work at the Ministry of Magic, have there been any major events lately?" Lockhart asked tentatively.

"The number of cases of wizards and Muggles going missing has been increasing lately, and the Death Eaters are on the move, and there's a lot of work. Bones said helplessly, and it could be seen that she was indeed a little haggard.

"You've worked hard for the stability of the wizarding world. Lockhart said heartily.

"She's only dealing with people, and I'm calling it trouble!" "There's plenty of evidence that all sorts of sapient beings are starting to take advantage of the Mysteries. ”

"It's merciful to destroy them decisively, let them save their lives, but we must not let them endanger the peace of the wizarding world!" Lockhart is not a lover of magical creatures, he said decisively.

Stryker shook his head helplessly, "It's not that simple, you need a good reason to exterminate creatures, I want to kill them all, and the Dementors who have escaped recently are enough for me to drink a pot." ”

"Haven't you finished destroying the Dementors yet? Pandora asked in surprise.

"It's a sin to completely destroy a living thing. Slughorn shook his head sentimentally, "How many potions can't find ingredients anymore." ”

"How many special wands can't find their core anymore. Ollivander shook his head in disguise.

Ms. Bones burst out laughing, "You two old men are enough, people are worried about the safety of the staff in your department, but you only care about what you like." ”

"I have a friend who says that the giants seem to have begun to pledge allegiance to the mystery man as well. Lockhart suddenly remembered, "What are you going to do with them?"

"Giants are here to get involved?" Stryker smiled wryly, "I'm afraid our department won't be able to deal with this creature, maybe you can talk to Scrimgeour over there." ”

"I'm not interested in dealing with giants. Lockhart shrugged, but made a mental note.

"Gilderoy Lockhart!" shouted at Lockhart, startling Lockhart, and everyone looked at him, and Pandora next to him grabbed Lockhart's hand tightly.

"Ignore him, Professor, he's annoyed!" Pandora whispered.

A young man with black hair walked menacingly towards Lockhart.

"It's the Flint family's child, and it's the eldest son. Slughorn quietly reminded Lockhart.

"What does this have to do with me?" Lockhart wondered, "This attitude doesn't look like a book lover." ”