Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

But Lin En didn't plan to deal with them like he did with Boyce last year. He just glanced at the grades and put them back. He didn't use the magic slide projector that he liked to use in lectures, but directly took out his magic wand and tapped the blackboard a few times.

"Today I want to introduce you to a new magic. It is a reward for your hard work in class over the past week, and also a refresher before the OWLs exam sprint."

As he spoke, lines of eye-catching words appeared on the blackboard.

Thousands of years ago, the Eastern Slavs worshipped the sun god and the god of fire, and their ancient magic was hidden in hymns.

Two years ago in Moscow, Lin En bought it home and learned it, but it was put aside after he learned it because the spell was too long and its effect was far inferior to rune magic.

This was the norm for most ancient magic, and was also a major reason why it was eliminated by history.

But if you just take a research attitude, they still have considerable value and are sometimes even quite inspiring.

The passionate ode is not as precise in its words as many classic literary works, but it is full of sincere emotions.

The wildness and vitality of ancient times permeate between the lines, along with the purity and simplicity of the people of that time.

The sound of reading aloud echoed in the classroom, and soon, the crackling sound of burning flames was heard.

Ancient and modern time and space are intertwined under the influence of magic.

The bright firelight danced in the amber eyes, as if reflecting the wasteland and towns in the distance, and reflecting the figures of wizards who were fighting hard for the future.

The little wizards naturally don’t know the stories and secrets behind this magic, but this does not affect their happiness in this “adjustment class” where there is more discussion and experience than lectures.

The worlds of students and adults are completely different, except for a few experienced and precocious individuals.

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By lunchtime, the strange magic of this "bonus story" had become known to everyone.

Originally, he just wanted to express his feelings, but he accidentally solved his own courses for this week, and Lin En was happy to have some free time.

Students are happy and the lessons that make teachers less troublesome are the simplest.

But he didn't feel relaxed for long, because after the Dueling Club on Tuesday night, Snape reminded him of something.

Something he had forgotten because of his recent busy schedule.

Professors' meeting, McGonagall's teaching reform plan.

According to the planned schedule, starting from next year, he and Professor Barbour will no longer be responsible for the lower grade courses.

Correspondingly, they also have to find competent professors to take on the teaching tasks of grades one to three, otherwise they must continue their previous teaching division of labor.

This left Lynn scratching her head a bit.

I could have used plenty of time to delay it, but now the Easter holiday is approaching and I have to come up with an idea.

After all, he is not like Snape who has no friends and may not be able to find a suitable professor.

Several choices were fighting in his head, making him, who always had difficulty making choices, feel a little confused and difficult to make a decision.

This whole process took several days.

For unknown reasons, all kinds of rumors began to circulate even among the students.

"Professor, are we going to have a few new professors?"

At the club event on Friday night, Luna asked without hesitation.

At this moment, Lin En had just finished explaining his ideas and was about to let the young wizards divide into groups to discuss on their own. As soon as these words came out, an atmosphere of gossip immediately filled the air.

Apparently, the curiosity that had quietly spread throughout the school had also infected his students.

Only Hermione and Percy were patient enough to do nothing and continue discussing in their notebooks filled with sketches.

The two of them have been working together to study this ancient magic passed down from Herbo for more than a year. After dozens of adjustments and modifications, it is almost unrecognizable in its original form, and they are getting closer and closer to success.

Percy hopes to complete this magic before graduation and pass it on to more junior students to make his student days more complete - Hermione is also willing to help.

But there are not many like them.

Unable to bear the eager gazes, Lin En put down the water cup and nodded, "We do have this plan. We will invite young professors to take charge of teaching lower grades. But this is just a plan now, don't say anything."

"Has anyone chosen the new professor of Ancient Magic?"

Boyce asked excitedly. If you didn't know, you would think he was in the second grade and would have a new teacher next year.

Lin En glanced at him and said, "Professor Babel is considering the theoretical courses. I don't have a clear idea about the practical courses yet. There are many excellent wizards to invite, and it's not easy to choose. I also have to consider whether they agree. The salary of professors at Hogwarts is not very high in comparison. This is no secret."

"Indeed, people like Professor Eric are a minority."

Penelope nodded seriously, playing with her floater in her hand. Although she was about to graduate, she was obviously different from her boyfriend Percy.

There was a chorus of joking laughter, especially from Boyce, a guy who liked to watch the fun and was not afraid of trouble.

Surprisingly, Doris, who was always humorous, suddenly became very quiet. She neither sabotaged Boyce nor teased Lynn. Instead, she held her chin with one hand, and no one knew what she was thinking about.

Even when the little wizards, whose curiosity had been satisfied, resumed their club activities under Lynn's guidance, she hadn't come to her senses yet and was lazily sitting at the round table.

This abnormal behavior caught Lynn's attention.

The event was over and he left behind his absent-minded assistant.

Chapter 328 Self-recommendation

"Why are you so listless today? Are you sick? Or...didn't you get enough beating when you beat Boyce this afternoon? I'll create a chance for you later."

As the others left, Lynn pulled over a chair and sat next to Doris, joking.

In the past, Doris would have definitely added a few words with a giggle, but today she just smiled weakly, resting her elbows on the table, her face supported by her white little hands.

"Professor, what do you think I should do after graduation?"

The sad-looking little witch revealed a strange expression that had never been seen before, like the word "囧", which made Lin En inexplicably feel a little funny - although based on the professional ethics of teaching and educating people, he finally forced himself to hold it back.

"Are you still worried about not being able to find a job?" He looked at his favorite student mischievously, feeling as if he were giving career guidance just like the deans. "As far as I know, Euphemia has already sent you an invitation."

"Yeah... the curse-breaking consultant of the scientific research department..." Doris sighed, "I think it may not be suitable for me."

"Oh?"

"Exposed to wind and sun, how can it suit me?" The little witch pointed to her own face, which was indeed very fair.

This reminded Lin En of Bill when he was in school. He was also quite handsome, but he looked a little less handsome after two years of being exposed to the wind and sun.

"The environment is indeed a problem, but your talent is indeed very suitable for being a curse breaker. You can study a lot of magic and get in touch with a lot of unknown magic. Where are your family members?"

"They want me to work at the Ministry, just like Andrew did. He was complaining about the boring training the other day."

“Andrew… Come to think of it, this guy hasn’t written to me for a long time. The last time was in January.” Lin En raised his eyebrows and pretended to be unhappy.

"He's planning to surprise you at Easter," Doris yawned listlessly. "He thinks he's the only one invited. He's just as silly as he was at school."

Lynn could probably guess the content of their communication - it must be very interesting for Andrew, who was hiding something but wanted to show off a little, to meet Doris, who deliberately didn't expose it.

"Ahem!" He cleared his throat. "Working at the Ministry of Magic does seem like an option that parents would like. Will there be any department that would reject you? Then I should talk to them."

"Of course not!" Doris pouted, "But I don't want to go either. I'm not Percy and Andrew. How boring are they? I don't want to age prematurely."

“…They’re going to be very sad to hear this.”

"I don't care about them."

"Okay, you're the boss today, you have the final say."

Lin En spread his hands indifferently, "What do you think? In the end, it all depends on your own wishes when it comes to work."

"I just haven't thought it through yet, so I'm asking." Doris answered as a matter of course, "Many people are doing internships now."

"That's right... After all, there aren't many subjects in the NEWTs exam, and ordinary people only have two or three." Lynn nodded, "Why don't you try those jobs? Maybe there are some that you're interested in."

"for example?"

"Charlie Weasley type, dragon breeding?"

"No, it's not fun with smoke and fire."

"Ask Euphemia to switch positions and do research?"

"I'm not Hermione. I can't stay in the lab all day! And to be honest, I don't really understand those technological products. Percy might be more suitable than me."

"That's right, but Percy isn't interested in this." Lynn scratched his head worriedly, "There are only so many good jobs on the market. Are you interested in anything?"

"Yes, the kind that can interact with people and learn magic! It would be best if it can be protected from the wind and sun!"

Doris came closer with a smile, her beautiful big eyes blinking non-stop, as if her true intention was revealed.

“…I understand what you mean.” Lin En grinned, feeling both angry and amused. “You’ve gone through so much trouble with me, just to recommend yourself to stay in school, right?”

"Hehe!" Doris stuck out her tongue playfully. "I'm a perfect match! Is there anyone who can learn ancient magic better than me? And I also want to learn more from you!"

“But do you really like being a teacher? Even when you’re marking homework, you often ask Hermione for help, right?” Lynn looked at her doubtfully.

"Well...well...it doesn't matter! I'll find an assistant for myself among the students! Astoria!"

"You're a quick learner, but I have a question."

Lin En stared at her calmly, making the little witch feel like she was seen through.

"You said?" She stopped joking.

"I understand that you want to stay in school, but I don't think the curse breakers of Starlight Group are worse than this. You should have more ideas than what you just said."

Lin En crossed his arms and said calmly, "You are not the kind of person who will let the environment affect your choices. I am not wrong about this. What do you want?"

"Professor... I want to learn more magic, more profound and more powerful magic." Doris stared at Lynn's eyes, "Only Hogwarts can provide me with such a platform, sufficient resources, and a place to study magic without distraction. Moreover, there are the best teachers here."

Hidden under her playful expression, Doris was the most typical Slytherin Lynn had ever seen from beginning to end.

He is talented and ambitious, and he knows how to use appropriate methods and approaches, and he does things with great discretion.

This answer was exactly what Lin En had expected. He nodded with satisfaction and said softly, "That's a good reason. Hogwarts is indeed a very suitable platform for you."

"So... you agree?"

Doris's eyes lit up and sparkled.

"I'll think about it seriously," Lynn said seriously, and raised her finger and added, "Before the meeting."

"Great! I knew the professor was the best!"

Doris, who had been dejected like a defeated soldier not long ago, suddenly became jubilant, as if she had won a great victory. She grabbed Lynn's arm and shook it hard.

"Stop shaking, I'm almost falling apart. If there's nothing else, go back quickly. I should continue training. I've wasted a lot of time with you today, so I should postpone my sleep again."

"Don't say that! Let me help you!"

"I'm lucky you don't make trouble for me, go back quickly."

"Oh...then don't forget it! Oh, and about Boyce, keep it a secret for me, and I'm going to have a special fight with him in the next class!"

"Got it, let's go back!"

"Hey, hey! See you tomorrow, professor! I will mark the assignments and do my research tomorrow!"

Doris was so excited that she danced with joy and ran towards her common room like a flash.

"This child..."

Watching Doris leave, Lynn shook his head, feeling angry, amused, and somewhat helpless about his willful disciple.

It was inevitable that he would show more pampering and indulgence to such a talented and interesting student.

"Doris Foley... is a suitable candidate, don't you think? It also saves us from having to poach people from you."

Lin En said to the empty house while packing up the things in the house.

Several special models that are obviously larger than ordinary mannequins are neatly placed against the wall, with a faint light flowing on the surface.

After a long while, a tired voice came out of his pocket: "It's okay to know each other well. I'll talk to Charles later. Remember to go to bed early and don't stay up late."

Chapter 329 Historical Opportunity

The next day, Doris's mental state changed drastically, which even Percy could notice clearly.

Boyce and Cedric also suffered because of this - not everyone could keep up with her training pace, especially Cedric who was already very busy preparing for the OWLs exam. In the remaining days of March, he was obviously much more haggard.

But as the saying goes, hard work pays off. Even in such high-intensity training and learning, their magic level has steadily improved. The most intuitive manifestation is that Lynn's Obscurus puppet can no longer defeat them as easily and happily as at the beginning of the school year.