Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 72: With what they've learned, they're not even close to competing on talent.
Since Li Wei was petrified, his office has been completely sealed off, and the two assistants can no longer be seen in the auditorium.

For a moment, it was as if the three of them had been forgotten by Hogwarts.

During Lockhart's first month in office, curious young wizards came to the place, only to leave empty-handed.

Until Vice Principal Professor McGonagall arrived at this place.

She looked at the powerful spell on the office door, hesitated for a moment, and then waved her wand to break it.

When she entered the office, her two assistants were already on high alert—they relaxed slightly upon seeing Professor McGonagall, but still held their wands.

"Professor McGonagall, what brings you here?"

Sensing the tension between the two, Professor McGonagall took the initiative to display her wand and gently placed it on the nearest table.

"Here's the thing—with the help of several Hogwarts alumni, we found a newly matured mandrake ahead of time, and the potion to undo the petrification has been prepared."

"So that's it."

Jowell softened his tone.

"Thank you for your efforts in this matter, but I'm sorry, the professor is not yet awake."

"why?"

"The professor said before he was petrified that he hoped we would study his petrified body for at least three months. The time is not up yet, so we cannot wake him up."

Professor McGonagall hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

Why are there still people who don't want to break free from petrification?

She pursed her lips, looking somewhat troubled.

Before she came, Dumbledore had told her there was a second option: "Professor Levy told me before he petrified that his assistant, Jowell, could temporarily fill the role. Perhaps you could consider it."

Professor McGonagall refused without hesitation—she didn't want to make a frivolous choice regarding the professorship.

But after Lockhart's incident, she also reflected deeply—aren't they the ones who say they should value education while ignoring the growth of those young wizards?
First Quirrell, a first-year student, then Lockhart, a second-year student. If Levi hadn't taught for three months, Professor McGonagall would never have imagined that the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor was so important.

Or perhaps she realized it, but because of Dumbledore's inaction, she simply let it go herself.
It wasn't until Levi arrived that Professor McGonagall was surprised to discover that many of the children she had previously considered quite ordinary were actually able to demonstrate remarkable talent under his tutelage.
How did Li Wei communicate with her before he was petrified?

With what these young wizards have learned so far, they are far from being at the point where they need to compete in terms of talent.

Professor McGonagall is now increasingly appreciating the value of that statement.

In just three months, students in every grade underwent a complete transformation—it was as if Li Wei was teaching not only how to defend against dark magic, but also combat logic and thinking patterns.

Now, as she teaches Transfiguration, more and more students are showing a quick thinking that she doesn't understand—first-graders are even breaking down the transformation of a matchstick into a needle into three steps, learning much faster than the previous year.

Thinking about it carefully, all the good changes on campus were brought about by Li Wei, although there were also some bad ones.

The students in the castle are becoming increasingly unruly—now students from all four houses are fighting each other in the castle every day, and there's not enough time to keep them all in solitary confinement—and they've begun to regard this process as an honor.

Because only those who stand are entitled to be confined.

This proves they won.

When Professor McGonagall first heard this slogan, she was so angry she almost laughed.

However, Professor McGonagall felt it unnecessary to punish such behavior too severely.
Deep down, she actually held a slight support for this confrontation, after all, the improvement in the young wizards' combat abilities was clearly visible.

However, all of this must be based on order.

Attacking professors by students is something that must be prevented from happening again. Therefore, despite some reluctance, Hogwarts truly needs Levi's return to take charge, both for the students' future development and for maintaining order within the castle.
If he can't do it, then for now, Professor McGonagall has no choice but to trust her student.

"Your name is Joe Willy, right?"

Professor McGonagall looked at the handsome yet unassuming young man before her and made up her mind.

"Since Professor Levi's plan is to remain asleep for at least three months, I will not go against his wishes—however, Hogwarts urgently needs a new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor."

You must be aware of Professor Li Wei's arrangements, right?

Joe Verri was somewhat surprised to hear this, but still nodded and said:
“I know that the professor did mention before he was petrified that he might be offered a temporary professorship for a period of time. I will do so if your university needs me.”

Professor McGonagall's expression softened slightly, but she still couldn't help but worry:
"Have you ever taught before? These kids are getting increasingly naughty and unruly."

The implication was that she was worried that Qiao Weili, being so young, wouldn't be able to command respect.

"Actually, the professor had already prepared his petrified lesson plan in advance—although it was only a month's worth, I will deduce it from his plan later."

Furthermore, I studied under the professor for fourteen years, during which time I also served as his teaching assistant. I believe I am reasonably capable of handling this position.

Professor McGonagall breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this—it turned out that Levi already had a plan.

Why did Dumbledore even bother to invite Lockhart first? It was somewhat unnecessary and led to such an absurd situation.

During this period, Lockhart's reputation was ruined because of that reporter, and Hogwarts' reputation was also affected to some extent. Well, she didn't object at the time, did she?

Professor McGonagall wanted to sigh again.

But this was in front of a young man, so she could only hold back, and Jowell gave him a good impression—looking at him, Professor McGonagall felt like she was seeing a young Levi.

"Jowell—I can sense that the students' trust in Professor Levi is growing day by day, even during the time he was petrified."

I hope you won't let them down, given their trust in you as a professor.

“I will do my best, Professor McGonagall.”

Jowell solemnly accepted the class schedule and castle map handed to him by Professor McGonagall, and politely saw her out of the office.

"You're going to become a professor? What about the professor's research?"

Camille leaned against the wall, looking coldly at Jowell.

"Don't you still have me?"

"The professor specifically asked you to come, I can't do it."

Camille's words carried a hint of resentment—in Levi's phonograph, only Jovelly's name was mentioned throughout, but not hers at all.

Even though she knew that her skill level was indeed inferior to that of Jowell, it still made her extremely jealous.

"Alright, you can do the same things I did. The professor probably just shortened his speech when facing the basilisk, not that he intentionally didn't mention you."

Jowell comforted Camille, then picked up the course schedule Professor McGonagall handed him and nodded slightly.

Fortunately, he only has four to six classes a day, which is within his capacity.

If the professor can do it, he should be able to persevere as well.

After all, he only needs to fill in for two months.

(End of this chapter)