From the third year onwards, Hogwarts is required to choose from several other subjects (at least two) in addition to the seven subjects that would otherwise be required (Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and Herbology).

Arithmetic Divination, Protection of Fantastic Beasts, Divination, Muggle Studies, Ancient Magical Texts.

It is said that in addition to the above courses, there is also a very special subject that can only be taken by students in grades 6 and 7 who meet the conditions.

This course is called alchemy.

The famous alchemist who made the Philosopher's Stone, Nick Lemay, was a leader in this area.

According to Hermione, she wanted to take all the electives.

However, there are conflicts between several courses.

However, when Hermione questioned Professor McGonagall, she replied that she had a choice of all subjects.

That's where she struggles.

So she decided to ask Dudley.

'Don't know how to ask Hermione about trivial matters, and ask Dudley if you don't make a decision' is almost the consensus of the entire disciplinary group.

"Hermione, it's definitely a good thing to be studious in the first place."

Dudley first fully affirmed Hermione's choice, and also supported Hermione's choice.

Dursley's Lesson: Don't deny your female friend at the beginning, otherwise even if you are reasonable, the best outcome will be to get a sentence of 'you speak to me with this attitude or you murder me.' ’

"But you have to know that human energy is limited, and these disciplines will take a lot of your time, and there is a great sage Xun Ge'er who once said, 'If you are greedy, you can't chew it out'. It's 'Baiyitong, it's better to be fine'. ”

"I studied them all, but every one of them was mediocre, and I thought I could give up some unnecessary subjects."

Dudley's fingertips crossed the tables of arithmetic, divination, and Muggle studies.

"Can you tell me why you chose these three subjects? Muggle studies in particular, do you think you need to study this? ”

Hermione replied, "Don't you think it's interesting to look at Muggles from a different perspective?"

"Just because it's fun, then there's no need to take this course, your time is very valuable."

In fact, it made sense to set up the discipline of 'Muggle Studies' in the first place, for the benefit of all wizards, mainly to study Muggle technology and analyze the threat of Muggles to wizards. It's just that over time, arrogant wizards have gradually forgotten the meaning of the discipline and are subjectively biased against Muggles.

In this case, what can Muggle research come up with?

Like Hermione said – find it interesting.

"And then arithmetic divination, it's not that I'm biased against it, this kind of thing is not as practical as divination."

Using extremely complex arithmetic formulas for divination, the accuracy of the information obtained in key divination is often not high.

It's better to use tarot cards than to use them, at least there's something psychological involved.

As for the final divination.

"To be honest, I don't really believe in prophecy and divination, that kind of thing is very mysterious, and my opinion is 'faith is spiritual, and if you don't believe it, you don't believe it'."

Dudley commented on the three disciplines in turn.

Then he clicked on the two disciplines of ancient magic and the protection of magical beasts.

"That's what really works."

"If you're willing to listen to me, then just sign up for these two courses."

Dudley only chose these two courses, and the other courses didn't mean anything to him except for mixed credits, he didn't need that many credits.

A time converter or something sounds great, but it's actually a lot of disadvantages.

Hermione listened to Dudley's words and fell into deep thought.

Dudley has a point, but.

"If you still can't make up your mind, you can apply to try out a few lessons before making a decision."

"But there is one thing I want to make clear in advance, you can't delay your improvement in spells, transfiguration charms, and potions just by participating in these disciplines more."

Hermione's greatest talent was first in charms, then in Transfiguration and potions.

Dudley's suggestion was good, and Hermione gladly accepted.

Since you can't decide right away, let's try a few classes first, and if it's really not suitable, then simply don't study, anyway, you only need to take two courses for electives.

By this time, Harry had already bought his things and found this place.

The group had a discussion about Hermione's chosen discipline, and each reported their chosen subject.

Neville, Harry, and Malfoy all chose the discipline of protecting magical beasts.

However, there was a disagreement in another discipline, with Harry and Malfoy both opting for divination, and Neville opting for the same ancient scripts as Dudley.

Through the Floo network, several people successfully returned to the castle.

Then take the purchased items out of your backpack one by one. The Traceless Stretching Spell is really a great skill for the benefit of the country and the people, if there is no such spell, a few people are afraid that they will not have to carry a large bag home.

During the night, Dudley had the domesticated Cornwall elves call the two old wizards to their study.

"Pipiru, Lusisi"

Dudley looked at the two old wizards and asked softly, "Do you know the Patronus Charm?" ”

The Patronus Charm is the most well-known defensive spell and one of the most powerful and oldest.

It can resist a lot of dark magic attacks, and it is an important spell in the defense against the dark arts class.

The two looked at each other and said in unison, "Yes." ”

This magic is of a higher difficulty than the usual Aurors.

Well. The Aurors wouldn't be normal.

But for wizards like two old wizards who are on the go, this magic is a compulsory course, and they encounter far more situations than you think.

"Good." Dudley nodded with satisfaction: "Then in the days before school starts, teach us this kind of mantra." ”

"As you wish."

For the next few days, Dudley and the others focused on learning the spell.

It's not hard to say, and it's not easy to say.

You only need to do two things, focus and think about what is happiest in your heart.

Time passed quickly, and it was finally the day of the start of school at Hogwarts.

Kingdom Cross Station – Nine and a Quarter Platforms.

The young wizards gathered here and boarded the express train to Hogwarts.

Inside the carriage, they meet Ron, who has disappeared for a vacation.

Ron's outfit at this time is exotic, huh. Egyptian features.

I can't say it's weird, I can't say it's very strange.

Ron frowned as he told what he had seen and heard in Egypt, and he could tell that he had a very pleasant holiday.

I hope he didn't waste time during the holidays, otherwise it would be painful to make up for the lessons.

Instead of being with Dudley and the others, Malfoy went to the other side of the carriage to get in touch with Goyle, Crabbe, and the others.

So in the box were Dudley, Hermione, Neville, Harry, and Ron.

Happy times were short-lived, and before Ron could finish his story, he saw a big bulging orange cat jump on the table, staring at Ron with a pair of vertical pupils

The rat on the hand - Spotted.

(End of chapter)