Hogwarts professor in Marvel

"However, after communicating with him recently, I feel like he figured it out."

"Of course, I trust you more. You are definitely not the kind of person who seeks excuses."

In response to Professor McGonagall's answer, Dumbledore said with a smile: "Indeed, this research was basically completed by Lockhart alone, and I just made some minor modifications later."

Hearing this, Professor McGonagall seemed to have thought of something. She raised the envelope in her hand and said, "Albus, do you want to take a look at these letters?"

"This was sent by the school board. They believe it is the result of Hogwarts' research."

"They said the matter was of great importance. They asked us to temporarily stop recruiting research assistants and not to publicly announce the news in the Daily Prophet."

"Once everyone is here, we will discuss and make a joint decision at the school board meeting."

At the end, Professor McGonagall's tone was clearly filled with disgust.

She certainly understood the attitude of the school board, which simply wanted to keep the research results for themselves.

Professor McGonagall certainly knew what kind of changes Lockhart's research would bring.

If the pure-blood families were allowed to master it, I'm afraid that if Squib wanted to master magic, he wouldn't be able to do so unless he became a member of a pure-blood family.

She is a half-blood wizard, and when she was young, she was often despised and bullied by her pure-blood family.

Naturally, I know what those people from pure-blood families are thinking.

"Oh, I see." In stark contrast to Professor McGonagall's attitude, Dumbledore's attitude remained gentle and unchanged, as if everything was expected.

"Then you can reply to them that this research has nothing to do with Hogwarts. It was developed by Lockhart alone."

"I have to emphasize that Professor Lockhart has only been at Hogwarts for a month, and this research was the result of his work before he came to Hogwarts."

"Okay, Albus." Dumbledore's reply made Professor McGonagall's mouth curl up slightly.

She could already imagine the frustrated looks on the faces of those pure-blood families when they saw the reply letters.

"By the way, Minerva, please pass the letter from the Board of Directors to Lockhart for me." Dumbledore said gently, "Also, let me ask you, does Lockhart want to continue to apply for a research assistant in the name of Hogwarts?"

"If he wants to, don't stop him."

"Yes, Albus," Professor McGonagall replied, somewhat hesitantly.

Obviously, she understood what Dumbledore meant.

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Lockhart's office.

"Professor McGonagall, that's what the headmaster really said."

Lockhart asked, looking across at Minerva McGonagall.

"Yes, Lockhart." Professor McGonagall nodded slightly.

Lockhart looked at the envelope from the school board in front of him and fell into deep thought.

Of course he understood what Dumbledore meant.

Now the problem is before him, it depends on how he chooses.

If he chose to face the challenge and continue to recruit research assistants in the name of Hogwarts.

Then it would be equivalent to in-depth cooperation with Hogwarts.

Later, the board of directors will certainly use this as an excuse to plunder his research results and even use it to destroy his reputation.

He had seen, heard, and experienced this routine in his previous life.

Naturally I feel disgusted.

But if we no longer use the name of Hogwarts, we will recruit research assistants.

Then the school board would have no excuse to stop him.

After all, he has only been in school for a month. If this information is released, even a fool will know who owns the research results.

So, he chose...

"Okay, Professor McGonagall, then continue to recruit students under the name of Hogwarts."

Lockhart replied decisively.

Although there are troubles in using the name of Hogwarts, the benefits are also great.

The influence of Hogwarts can be said to be the ceiling of the entire wizarding world.

If it is possible to borrow, although there are some disadvantages, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

This is equivalent to promoting some knowledge in the name of Tsinghua University and Peking University in the previous life.

Basically, there is no need to exert too much effort, this knowledge will spread naturally and even be sought after by many people.

Many people subconsciously believe it when they hear that the student is from Peking University or Tsinghua University.

This is the influence of a prestigious school.

Hogwarts has an even longer history, and its reputation of thousands of years makes it the best in the entire wizarding world.

With the help of Hogwarts' influence, promoting the new magic system will be much easier.

As for the subsequent school board meeting...

"Minerva, may I call you that?"

“I would like to ask, can you introduce me to the school board?”

"Also, can I join the school board?"

Chapter 140 Member of the Hogwarts Honorary Board of Directors ()

"what....."

Lockhart's question obviously stunned Professor McGonagall and made her a little surprised.

After thinking about it, I understood what Lockhart was thinking.

This is a plan to steal the city directly!

but....

If Lockhart actually joined the school board, that would be great.

Professor McGonagall nodded secretly, not expecting Lockhart's title at Hogwarts and his usual generosity.

pity.......

"Of course, Lockhart."

"But it will be very difficult for you to join the school board."

Professor McGonagall replied slowly.

"Well...Minerva, there's no rush. Please introduce me to the school board."

Lockhart asked directly.

He was somewhat curious about the Hogwarts Board of Directors.

His knowledge of the Harry Potter world was limited to the movies he watched in his previous life.

The school board had heard about it, but didn't know much about it.

However, there was one thing he was very clear about, that was when Hogwarts was first founded, there was no such thing as a board of directors.

I don't know when it popped up, but it is said that it has a great influence.

Considering what is happening today, there is an 80% chance that it will be a disaster in the future.

It’s better to get rid of it as soon as possible.

In response to Lockhart's request, Professor McGonagall recalled the information about the Board of Directors and introduced directly: "The Board of Directors, the official name is the Hogwarts School Board."

"In fact, Hogwarts didn't have such a thing as a board of directors before."

"However, at the end of the last century, Hogwarts experienced a financial crisis and almost closed down."

"Later, Principal Armando Dippet came up with a way to resolve the crisis. That was to obtain support from resources such as gold Galleons through the Ministry of Magic."

"The school board was formed out of this. There are 12 wizards on the board, all of whom are from pure-blood families."

"They are the only ones who have the ability to donate a certain amount of funds to Hogwarts every year to ensure the normal operation of the school."

"Therefore, they can supervise the operation of Hogwarts School and have certain rights to appoint or temporarily suspend the headmaster."

"So, they have a significant influence on Hogwarts." After listening to Professor McGonagall's introduction, Lockhart gave a brief summary.

"Yes, indeed." Professor McGonagall nodded slightly to show her agreement: "After all, the school cannot be without gold galleons, otherwise it cannot operate normally, let alone teach young wizards."

In response, Lockhart nodded slightly to show his understanding.

No matter in which world, those who control financial power always have greater say.

Financial power becomes even more important especially for non-profit organizations such as schools.

Especially for top universities like Peking University and Tsinghua University, when he remembered his previous life, the Ministry of Education invested at least tens of billions of dollars every year. Note that this is just one university.

Each company costs tens of billions, and the total for the whole country is at least 5 trillion.

It is conceivable how much money a school, especially a top prestigious one, consumes.

The more money is consumed, the more dependent it becomes on funding needs, and the more say those who control financial power have.

Otherwise, why could a school board later remove Dumbledore from his position?

Ultimately, Hogwarts is too dependent on funding from the board of directors.

Thinking of this, Lockhart was thoughtful.

suddenly.....

"Minerva, how many gold Galleons does the school board provide to Hogwarts every year?"

In response to Lockhart's question, Professor McGonagall's expression changed. After thinking for a moment, she roughly estimated and said, "Lockhart, because Hogwarts itself has some profit channels."

"But despite this, the Board of Directors will provide Hogwarts with approximately 3000 gold Galleons every year."

hiss!

Lockhart gasped at Professor McGonagall's answer.

3000 gold Galleons, paid back every year.

Is the cost of a Hogwarts education so horrible?

He roughly calculated that based on his original wealth, he could only last four to five years before becoming a pauper.

And that group of school directors has actually lasted nearly a hundred years, no wonder it consists of 12 pure-blood families.

Ordinary families can’t afford it.

Don't forget that Hogwarts is not a profit-making institution. It is a school that only accepts students but does not discharge them.

All wizards trained are free men.

However, this board of directors is indeed a problem if it replaces the board of directors to provide funding for Hogwarts.

Let’s not talk about whether Dumbledore and the others believe it or not?

The school board will never give up, let alone the Ministry of Magic.

The twists and turns here will only make things more troublesome.

After thinking for a moment, Lockhart's eyes lit up and he thought of a good plan.

"Minerva, if I donate a certain amount of gold Galleons to Hogwarts, can I get some honorary title?"

At this point, Lockhart also explained to Professor McGonagall: "In this way, if the school board wants to use this as an excuse, I can also have a war of words with them."

After this explanation, Professor McGonagall understood instantly and secretly praised Lockhart's intelligence.

With the donation, there is room for justification for the subsequent excuse of recruiting assistants in the name of Hogwarts.

After all, Lockhart donated the money, so what if he used the name of Hogwarts?

Doesn’t the school board gain influence because of donations?

If this point is denied, it is tantamount to denying the foundation of the existence of the board of directors.