Chapter 4 Temporary Appointments
"First of all, add garlic to your scarf, Professor, do you really believe that lame reason?
There is a relevant introduction in the 3rd grade Defence Against the Dark Arts textbook,
I don't remember what garlic vampires are afraid of.
I even met a vampire on the Mexican side who liked to eat garlic before!
So let's make a bold assumption,
Maybe this is a distress signal from him? ”
Dumbledore first looked at Douglas with appreciation, then shook his head and said:
"The garlic smell is just speculation, I think it's probably some kind of magic potion!"
Douglas nodded, you're the principal, you're right!
Then he looked at Dumbledore with an expectant look and asked cautiously:
"I'm curious, with your abilities, Headmaster, if you can't lift your scarf and see Voldemort on the back of Quirinus's head?"
Because he remembered that in the original books, Dumbledore seemed to be able to see through Harry Potter in the cloak of invisibility.
Wait a minute. If you can really see through that thick scarf, wouldn't that be ...... Gee......
Dumbledore seemed to have caught a strange hint of Douglas's thoughts.
"Ahem! I'm glad you called Voldemort by his first name, not by some mysterious person.
And secondly, in a given situation, I mean, in an emergency, I think I can see through something.
Of course, this is not a random use......
Perhaps, you should have enough trust in an old man!
In fact, under normal circumstances, I didn't find anything odd under Quirinus's scarf! ”
Looking at Douglas's increasingly strange eyes, Dumbledore quickly explained.
And brought the topic back.
Douglas also looked serious and nodded.
"That means that Voldemort should be able to hide himself in Quirinus at any time,
Instead of showing the back of the head all the time.
Otherwise, with your ability, you should have discovered him a long time ago.
Also, even without Voldemort, according to Quirinus's abilities,
If you really want to kill Harry Potter, you shouldn't choose to cast a curse in front of everyone, right?
In public, it's still a constant curse that is so easily interrupted. ”
Speaking of which, Douglas almost said that if he had watched more than a thousand episodes of Conan in the Muggle world, he would have to do it.
Definitely going to do a cleaner job than Professor Quirrell.
But the joke was not open now, and the undercover agent on the other side was suspecting that he was sent by Voldemort.
After all, the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor is a ......
Due to some unkind rumors circulating outside.
All these years have been supported by Dumbledore's strong connections.
Basically, very few people take the initiative to apply for this position.
Except for a certain Potions professor.
Listening to Douglas's words, Dumbledore nodded.
"It's a bit rudimentary, and according to what you said, is this also a kind of warning from Quirinus?"
After saying that, Dumbledore's gaze through the half-moon shaped glasses gradually softened.
Actually, when Douglas could directly say the name Voldemort.
This means that this is a very suitable person for a Defence Against the Dark Arts class.
And there is absolutely no way to have anything to do with Voldemort.
Those who fear the darkness will only flee when they see the darkness, rather than rise to the occasion.
Defence Against the Dark Arts is not something that the average person can do.
Of course, it is not ruled out that Dumbledore wants to keep this guy who is secretly developing in a waistcoat to his side for observation.
After all, the last student who changed his vest after graduation was Tom Riddle.......
Douglas was a little hairy when Dumbledore looked at him, especially after remembering that the other side seemed to be gay.
He was even more yellow, thinking about whether to activate the system and quickly ran away.
Seeing that Douglas suddenly became a little cramped, Dumbledore suddenly felt that his conclusion was too early.
After thinking about it, Dumbledore pulled out a piece of parchment from the pile of papers next to him.
Then he used magic to erase some of the above content, and used a quill to modify some of the content.
While revising, he said:
"Merlin's socks, Douglas, I think I have to tell you,
About the position of the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor,
I had planned to be ...... by another well-known writer."
Hearing this, Douglas frowned slightly, is this really the case.
Dumbledore smiled, pointed to the candy in the box next to him, and said:
"If you find it bitter, I suggest you choose a nourishing honey candy.
You can enjoy delicious sweets while listening to me, the old fellow, continue to talk! ”
Douglas was as good as he was.
I chose a piece of candy and put it in my mouth......
Dumbledore revised the content and put down the quill pen.
Then with his hands crossed on the table, he continued:
"Of course, maybe I'm overestimating the influence of this old fellow of mine,
After receiving my letter, the other party did not accept my invitation.
In fact, my original plan was to go and invite him in person......
Oh, and thank you Minerva for reminding me that you wrote to Hogwarts a few months ago to apply for this position.
That's when I thought, why not invite another writer to give it a try.
Although he has always used a pen name to promote ......"
Dumbledore blinked like an old urchin.
He then handed the parchment in his hand to Douglas.
"This is a letter of appointment for the Head Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
As well as the content of the work, you can take a look at it first. ”
Douglas looked at the parchment, which was two feet long.
It's full of dense clauses.
【...... Appointed as Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor (provisional) ......]
Douglas pointed to the parchment and asked suspiciously:
"Professor, this ......?"
Dumbledore saw Douglas with a puzzled expression, as if he had already guessed that Douglas would ask such a question.
"Oh, obviously, literally.
Mr. Holmes, I hope you understand, although the professors of the school are selected and appointed by the headmaster himself.
However, due to your age......
Of course......
If I'm not mistaken, the last person to be ordained a professor at the age of 21 was Severus.
By then, Severus was already accomplished in Potions.
And Horace (Horace Slughorn, Horace Potions Professor (twice taught) at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Head of Slytherin) recommended him as Head of Slytherin when he left......
And you, to be honest, in addition to the incognito writings, only have good grades when you graduate.
Of course, you don't have to worry.
This is just a period of inquiry, so that you can reduce the slightest conflict between you and your colleagues.
As soon as you are able to complete the academic year and are recognized by students and other colleagues, the appointment will automatically become official. ”
Douglas really wanted to roll his eyes, what is called reducing the weak conflict between you and your colleagues.
Among the working professors at Hogwarts, the least want to see themselves at Hogwarts,
He couldn't think of anyone else but that.
He was the only one who could stumble on Dumbledore.
However, there was no rejection of this temporary appointment.
Internship period, understand.
Seeing that Douglas agreed so happily, Dumbledore was a little more surprised.
In fact, he has prepared a bunch of quotations to enlighten young people who are just starting out in the workplace.
After all, it's a young man, so he should always be a little arrogant......
Of course, it is also because the young man in front of him was not a peaceful master when he was a student.
Dumbledore lifted his glasses and said casually:
"Actually, I have a little premature suggestion here.
I can personally invite that writer to join you as the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor for this year.
I think there should be a good exchange between you writers......
Of course, still respect your ideas. ”
Competing for a job?
Eliminated in the last place?
Wolf culture?
Douglas seemed to hear the distant and familiar words.
I didn't expect to hide from one world to another, from the East to the West, from the Muggle world to the wizarding world.
You can still feel the fear that comes from it.
Thinking of this, Douglas immediately got up and said majestically:
"Please rest assured, Comrade Headmaster, I believe that I alone will definitely be able to lead the entire Hogwarts Defense Against the Dark Arts technique."
After saying that, quickly sign the letter of appointment.
Hum!
Sign without regrets.
The moment when Douglas had just finished signing.
A voice came to my head.
【Xueba Development System Activated......】
Douglas let out a long sigh of relief when he heard this.
The last time the whole system was launched, I gave myself a sentence.
[Conditions for starting the Xueba cultivation system: Join the school, countdown to two years. 】
As a traverser, he naturally understands the meaning of this voice......
Although he was at that time, he roared angrily for two hours.
But there is still a little joy in my heart, after all, there is a systematic traverser, and a unsystematic traverser are simply two concepts.
Although it was late, it was better than nothing, and it lasted for two and a half years...... I'm talking about two years, which is a bit of a stretch.
Of course, as an orthodox person who has lived in the wizarding world for ten years, he also knows a sentence.
"If you don't see where its brain is hiding, you should never trust what you think."
So at first, Douglas, he also thought about using Occlumency to fight this system.
If he hadn't been a Muggle, he wouldn't have much information to look up.
Maybe he'll choose to study soul magic.
In the end, looking at the countdown, Douglas still chose to compromise.
With a small financial advantage, Douglas got into a university in London.
Although I stayed there for a semester, I regretted that
Every morning, this sentence still wakes me up in the form of a countdown.
There is no intention of activating at all.
Until one day, Douglas's Muggle teacher said to him:
"Dear Sherlock Holmes, I want to train you to be my experimental assistant......"
Douglaston had a flash of inspiration and wondered if there was a possibility.
The name of the system is literal.
Cultivation can be both self-cultivation and cultivation of others.
Given that he has been out of touch with the Muggle world for too long,
Eventually, he decided to submit an application to Hogwarts.
If not, become an elementary school teacher.
He felt that his former guardian, Dean George, would not care that he did not have a teaching certificate.
……
Seeing Douglas relaxed after signing.
Dumbledore seemed to have thought of something, a smile hidden behind his half-moon glasses.
Then pick up the wand and tap it towards the air.
A phoenix summoned by the Patronus Charm spun in the air for a moment before disappearing.
At this time, Phoenix Fox, who was in the corner of the office, let out a cry at Douglas.
Dumbledore explained with a smile:
"Fawkes is asking you why you didn't bring him a present.
Actually, since that time, I've forbidden Fox to taste the perverted chili sauce you taught the kitchen.
You know, it seems like it's kind of addicted to that thing.
So, Mr. Douglas should not feed him strange food when he is teaching at the school in the future! ”
Speaking of this, Dumbledore rubbed his brow.
He suddenly regretted having recruited Douglas into Hogwarts.
Douglas also remembered the incident that almost brought Fox to Nirvana early.
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and he said, "Don't worry, Professor!" “
Who said that people live more than thirty years,
Although Douglas's soul age was already in his forties at that time.