Sherlock Holmes at Hogwarts.

Chapter 171 Tasting the Forbidden Fruit
After the meal at the Hogwarts opening ceremony, Headmaster Dumbledore began his speech.

In fact, it is similar to last year, except for a different way of expression.

Time is a worn sorting hat that sorts youth into a forgotten corner.

Before we knew it, it was the beginning of another school year.

Although everyone has achieved good results in the last academic year, there are still some shortcomings and deficiencies, and there is still a certain gap between us and the school's requirements.

In the new year, I hope everyone can adjust from the long vacation as soon as possible, actively change their identities, integrate into their roles, and welcome the new semester with a new attitude.

While doing a good job in daily study and life, we must also abide by school rules and regulations and strictly restrain ourselves.

For example, don't perform magic in the corridor during class breaks, and don't wander around the school at night.

The review of Quidditch players will be held in the second week of this semester. Those interested can sign up.

In principle, first-year students can only serve as substitutes, and second-year students can become official players.

When he said this, everyone's eyes turned to Harry involuntarily.

As a savior, he always has to be a little different, and his strength has indeed proved that he is capable of this position.

understand!

Additionally, since the Philosopher's Stone was no longer in the school, the ban on going to the fourth floor corridor was also lifted.

As a result, the only place that students were still forbidden to enter was the Forbidden Forest at Hogwarts.

In addition, several items have been added to the list of prohibited items in the castle.

When Dumbledore read out their names, Sherlock was shocked to find that they were exactly the dark magic items and prank items he had found when he checked the platform earlier.

It seems that the previous inspection at the platform, in addition to its original purpose of preventing dark magic items from entering the school, had an additional benefit:
Expanded the list of prohibited items at Hogwarts.

Of course, Dumbledore did not give any specific reason for the inspection at the station.

Things like this have been done and there is no need to explain them, otherwise it will only make things worse.

It is better to let students imagine the ideas on their own without saying anything.

Anyway, no one would connect this matter with Voldemort.

What’s different from last year is that after emphasizing the above things, Dumbledore also introduced the faculty and staff of Hogwarts to everyone.

This is a new step that was launched after soliciting opinions from all parties, and it will continue in every opening ceremony of the school year.

Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress, Head of Gryffindor House, and Professor of Transfiguration at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Filius Flitwick, Head of Ravenclaw House and Professor of Charms.

Pomona Sprout, president of Patch Patch College and professor of Herbology.

Severus Snape, Head of Slytherin House and Professor of Potions.

Cuthbert Binns, Professor of History of Magic, is also the only ghost professor.

Aurora Sinistra teaches astronomy, a course that does not require the use of magic.

Madam Rolanda Hooch, flying teacher and Quidditch referee.

For first and second grade students, these are the main teachers they will interact with.

The remaining courses such as Ancient Runes, Divination, Care of Magical Animals, Muggle Studies, etc. are elective courses and will not be covered until the third year.

In addition to the professors, Professor Dumbledore also introduced the school's support staff.

Argus Filch, the caretaker.

Madam Poppy Pomfrey, the school doctor and head nurse.

Rubeus Hagrid, Keykeeper and Gamekeeper.

Mrs. Irma Pince, the librarian.

After introducing the old faces, it is naturally the turn of the newcomers.

"For reasons known to all, we have a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher this year!"

When he said "again", Dumbledore himself was briefly in a trance for a moment. He coughed lightly and then continued his introduction:

"In fact, we have already met him at the station just now - he is Professor Gilderoy Lockhart!"

"It's well known, it's well known..."

Sherlock looked at Dumbledore, who had already handed the initiative to Gilderoy Lockhart.

When he noticed Sherlock's gaze, he returned it with a kind smile.

"Sherlock, what's wrong with you?"

Harry was surprised when he saw Sherlock's appearance.

“Is it really common knowledge?”

Harry was startled and was about to say something when a burst of warm applause drowned out his voice.

Professor Gilderoy Lockhart adjusted the ribbon of his Order of Merlin briefly and slowly stood up.

His golden hair shone in the candlelight, making him stand out among the faculty and staff.

"Dear students, please allow me, Gilderoy Lockhart, winner of the Order of Merlin, Third Class, honorary member of the Anti-Dark Arts League, five-time winner of the Witch Weekly Most Charming Smile Award, and your new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, to make a brief self-introduction."

Just one sentence and the whole audience burst into applause.

Of course, there are also people who dislike him.

Ron: "It's hard to believe that he changed into another set of purple robes in such a short time."

Lockhart was clearly well-versed in such situations. He raised his hands and pressed them downwards slightly, waiting until the applause died down a bit before continuing, "Since graduating from this school, I have traveled extensively, confronting all sorts of mysterious dark magical creatures head-on.

I have recorded these experiences in dozens of my best-selling books, and I believe many of you have read them.

In "Traveling with Ghouls", I went deep into the ghouls' lair, uncovered their habits, and cleverly resolved a ghoul riot crisis.

In "Walking with Trolls", I faced the ferocious troll alone. With my wisdom and superb magic, I successfully tamed it and prevented it from causing trouble.

This time last year, I was in China and gave the Tibetan Yeti a cold.

The summer before last, I was dancing tango with the Banshees in Ireland.

Earlier, I taught a dominatrix to floss in the Albanian forest.

Of course, these are all in the past!

What I want to say is that I have mastered many exclusive magic skills, and those defensive strategies against black magic are all summed up by me in actual combat.

In the coming school year, I will impart this knowledge to everyone without reservation.

In class, I will not be limited to books. I will have rich practical activities to let everyone experience the wonder and power of magic for themselves.

I firmly believe that under my teaching, every student will be able to master the essence of Defense Against the Dark Arts.

As long as you listen to my lectures carefully, you will have enough ability to protect yourself and those around you when facing the forces of darkness.

Let us join hands in embarking on this magical learning journey full of challenges and surprises!"

Gilderoy Lockhart certainly lived up to Headmaster Dumbledore's special introduction.

In fact, his performance was flawless.

This can be seen from the reactions of teachers and students throughout the school.

Originally, Dumbledore wanted to applaud first, but as soon as Professor Lockhart finished speaking, there was a brief silence in the hall, and then thunderous applause broke out.

There was excitement and admiration in the students' eyes, especially those from Ravenclaw.

This was normal, as this college had the largest number of girls, and they looked at Professor Lockhart with stars in their eyes.

Hermione's face flushed red, and her eyes turned into little stars like the girls in Ravenclaw, and she kept muttering:

"Professor Lockhart's experience is incredible! I knew we could learn a lot from him."

Amidst the thunderous applause, Lockhart turned gracefully and bowed slightly to Dumbledore, the tips of his golden hair casting a fine halo in the candlelight.

Ron snorted coldly: "Old Xia, Old Ha, I bet you that he even practiced his bowing posture in front of the mirror eight hundred times!"

Harry felt a little embarrassed when he saw this. Because of the photo incident at the Li Zhuang Bookstore, he didn't have a very good impression of Professor Lockhart.

However, seeing that Hermione and Ginny seemed to admire Lockhart very much, he could only say vaguely:
"I hope he can really teach us how to fight against the dark arts."

Sherlock took in everyone's performance one by one and made a preliminary judgment about Gilderoy Lockhart.

However, judging from the attitudes of several professors towards him, it is quite intriguing.

As for more information, we will have to wait until the actual class starts.

After Professor Lockhart introduced himself, Dumbledore began to lead all the teachers and students in singing the school song.

If Professor Lockhart's self-introduction just now only made the faculty and a small number of students feel embarrassed, then this part made almost everyone sweat profusely.

The main reason is that the school song does not have a fixed melody, and everyone can choose their favorite tune.

Under Dumbledore's leadership, all the teachers and students in the school performed this song with the main theme of letting go of themselves.

You sing yours and I sing mine.

Professor Dumbledore and the Weasley twins also performed as steadily as ever.

One really dares to sing, and the other really dares to conduct.

They just sang the entire school song with the slow melody of "Funeral March".

Next it was the prefects' turn to show their skills. They were responsible for leading the students from their respective houses back to the common room.

As Slytherin prefect Gemma Farley led the first-year witches past the Gryffindor students, she winked playfully at Sherlock.

When she found that Sherlock was indifferent, she chuckled and mouthed a sentence silently.

Sherlock couldn't help but frown slightly.

But this only happened in a few seconds. The two sides had different destinations and soon parted ways.

Just like last year, Percy led the Gryffindor students to the common room.

His focus was mainly on the first years, including his younger sister Ginny.

On the way, he did not forget to explain to everyone the moving staircases, hidden doorways, the mischievous Peeves, and the Fat Lady's new password at Hogwarts.

Sherlock has been in good health since recovering from a serious illness last year.

In addition, he already had last year's experience, so even though he had been busy all day, he still didn't feel very tired.

So after three seconds of careful consideration, he simply borrowed the Invisibility Cloak from Harry.

"You're going to the Forbidden Forest?"

When Harry heard what Sherlock said, he was shocked.

Brother, are you so wild?

Headmaster Dumbledore just emphasized that going there is not allowed!
Are you trying to taste the forbidden fruit?

(End of this chapter)