Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

"That's what I think." Lin En said with a smile, "Let everyone relax. If I go over there, you might get stuck again. You're going back soon, right?"

"To be honest, I don't really want to go back so early. It's too noisy there, and I don't really like crowds." Doris said lazily, "Besides, I don't care that much about this tournament anymore."

"I don't think you said that when you forced Seide to sign up?" Euphemia teased, "When did our Miss Foley care so little about honor?"

"I—people always grow up!" Doris felt embarrassed when her thoughts were touched, and quickly said, "After all, I am not a stingy person. Just like the teacher said, we must learn to appreciate and tolerate, so that we can unite."

Euphemia looked at her with a half-smile and didn't respond.

The playful look made her a little overwhelmed, as if her true identity had been seen through.

“…There are indeed other reasons.” Doris scratched her head embarrassedly and said in a low voice.

"Your little trick can't be hidden from us." Euphemia showed a sly smile, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Chapter 660: Gifts from Like-minded People

"I guess she has a lot to say." Lin En sat lazily on the sofa, looking relaxed. "In my opinion, she probably saw the changes in Said and had her own ideas, but she didn't know how to start, so she was stuck in the middle."

"…How did you guess that?"

“If I can’t even see through such a small matter, how can I be your teacher?” Lin En asked back.

Doris blinked her beautiful eyes, and there was a hint of secret joy in her smile.

"I do have some ideas of my own, and they are different from those of Cedric and the others. I am mainly worried that I might not say it correctly, so I have not said it yet."

"Everyone has their own characteristics. I certainly won't hold you to the same standards. Similarly, I hope that what you find will naturally be different. There is no right or wrong in this matter. Tell me about it."

"Then you can't scold me. I have Euphemia to testify for me this time!" Doris smiled and said half playfully and half seriously after receiving the encouragement, "I think Seide's idea is good, but it's not suitable for me. We must have the ability to appreciate and accept others, but the most important thing is to stick to our own positions, opinions and ideas, so that we can move forward along the path that suits us best."

After a pause, she added confidently, "As long as we do well enough, there will naturally be support and advocacy from others, just like you were supported by your predecessors back then."

“…This time, I’ve been dragged into this.” Lynn looked at Euphemia, who was laughing softly with her hands covering her mouth, and couldn’t help but say, “That’s really her style, isn’t it?”

"Indeed," said Euphemia, suppressing a laugh.

"Am I wrong?" Doris was confused by their behavior.

"You and Seth see two sides of the problem." Lynn cleared his throat and said seriously, "We shouldn't simply judge these two perspectives as right or wrong, because you are independent individuals with completely different personalities. This is an analysis based on your value judgments, and each has its own reasons."

He tapped lightly on the coffee table, and the lights in the room dimmed and became much softer.

To put it in an analogy, it is like going from a serious workplace to a relaxed and harmonious home state, which makes people feel at ease and also brings a sense of relaxation and comfort physiologically.

"There are no outsiders here today, so let's just speak my mind without any polite words." He said in a gentle tone, "Ced and you are both my assistants, and of course there are Percy and Hermione, and Fleur at Beauxbatons at that time. Of all the people, you have always been my favorite student, do you know why?"

"I don't know." Doris shook her head. "It has always puzzled me. After all, I am not the best at rune magic, at least not as good as Seide."

In fact, she really didn't understand. After all, compared to Cedric, who had the most similar magical talent, she didn't think she had any special advantages.

But she knew she was the favored one, and it had been like that from the very beginning.

This has always made her feel happy, but also a little nervous.

Lin En did not deny it, but said softly: "Your advantage is indeed not in Rune, which I was very clear about before we met. But I still admire you, not only because of magic, but also because there are things about you that make me feel close and envious."

"Me? Kindness and envy?" Doris pointed at herself suspiciously, "I don't understand what you mean."

"It's normal that you don't understand, because our experiences are different - you are a true Slytherin, proud and advocating strength, but you have an excellent quality that most Slytherins don't have."

Lynn said calmly, "What you pursue is not pure power and magic, but a moderate growth. I also like this rhythm, or sense of proportion. It's just that when I was in school, Voldemort and the Death Eaters who followed him to make trouble didn't give me this opportunity. So when I saw that you can grow in the way you like, I feel sincerely relieved and happy."

Doris chewed on his words silently for a while before she raised her head and looked into his eyes.

"I think I can relate to some of it. But I know it can't be all of it - it must be hard to force yourself to be someone you don't really want to be, right?"

"It was indeed a bit hard, but not absolutely." Lin En smiled calmly, "After all, I also gained a lot of different and fascinating scenery along the way. Gains and losses are sometimes not so one-dimensional."

He held Euphemia's hand, his amber eyes flashing with a soft glimmer, "I hope that each of my students can take a path that they like and suits them, but I will not make decisions for any of you. I will only give you some suggestions and unconditional support after you make your decision."

"So you agreed to let me stay at Hogwarts last year?" Doris asked.

Lynn did not rush to answer this question. Instead, he stood up and walked to the window, drawing open the curtains, revealing the lights of central London and the flowing Thames.

Almost no one knew about the ceremony that took place not long ago.

Everything seemed so peaceful, the whole city was in a light sleep under the night sky, as if nothing had happened.

"Of all the students, you are the one who is most like me." Lynn said slowly, "This is an important reason why I am willing to let you stay in school to take over my job - another factor is that I hope you can grow up in the way you like. This includes a little selfish expectation."

"I am very satisfied." Doris said hurriedly, "Staying at Hogwarts is the best choice for me."

"I'm glad you think so." Lynn smiled faintly. "Maybe you'll stay there for many years, or maybe you'll change your mind soon. I support you. And I hope you can find your own way, just like you just said to us - you are not Cedric. There are things he can do but you can't, and vice versa. My expectations of you have never been just to be a good student."

"Teacher, I——"

Doris was a little flattered, and her panicked eyes moved back and forth between Lynn and Euphemia.

"I know these words may put some pressure on you. After all, you are not even twenty years old yet, but I have always believed that you have the potential." Lynn stretched out his hand to motion for her to come to his side, and his tone was encouraging. "Standing here, you can see the lives of countless people. They have nothing to do with you, but they are closely related to you. People are the creations of the times and society. One day, you will also shoulder many things on your shoulders. Not only you, but also Ced, Percy, and many others."

Doris saw the street scene reflected in her eyes, and she suddenly understood.

"I understand what you mean. What we need is both a broad mind and the strength to take responsibility. In fact, the two are indispensable."

"Actually, there's more to it than that. But these are still a little far for you now. You can explore them slowly, just like you did with Hermione and the others before. But there's something more important to do today." Lynn said with a smile.

Doris widened her eyes slightly: "More important things?"

"That's right, that's why I want you to come here as soon as the game is over."

Lynn patted her shoulder affectionately and paced back.

"Whether it's a reward or a gift, here are the gifts I prepared for you, Hogwarts, and all like-minded wizards."

As he spoke, he drew out his wand and waved it lightly in the air.

The next moment, several things that seemed both strange and familiar to Doris appeared on the empty table without any warning.

Four different notebooks.

Slytherin's snake, Ravenclaw's eagle, Hufflepuff's badger, and... not Gryffindor's lion, but a brilliant starry sky.

They are neatly placed together, revealing unprecedented harmony and a faint but irresistible attraction.

Chapter 661 The Starting Point of Fusion

"These are... the notebooks you mentioned earlier?"

Doris swallowed, her heart beating faster.

Lin En was not surprised by her surprise. He just slowly opened the book with the Slytherin emblem and said in a deep voice:

"Yes, in the past month or so, we have discussed a charter with the two founders. Starting this year, we will open up the screening of magic notebooks and make the magic and knowledge in these notebooks available to more wizards under certain conditions. But we are not going to make the originals of these notebooks public."

"What do you mean?"

“These notebooks record the founder’s research. Someone needs to be responsible for transcribing them and then storing them in Hogwarts Castle and the Violet Tower respectively as one of the incentives for wizards who will make contributions in the future,” said Lynn.

"Transcribing..." Doris murmured, her breathing gradually becoming heavy.

Of course she understood what Lin En meant.

What was placed on the table was a treasure that would make even an outstanding wizard like Inès jealous, priceless knowledge.

Even though she had seen a lot of the world following her teacher, she was still a little overwhelmed by such an opportunity.

It was only until Euphemia came over to help her that she slowly came back to her senses.

"Can I?" She asked vaguely, "There must be someone more suitable than me, right? For example...for example, Sonia and the others."

"Of course there are candidates, but there's nothing wrong with that. Just think of it as a benefit that I, as a teacher, will seek for you before I completely leave the school." Lynn looked at her with a smile, "You are responsible for this book. Salazar Slytherin will not reject an outstanding junior like you, and Sonia will not object either."

He pushed the opened Slytherin notebook forward, and the unrestrained and unrestrained handwriting slowly emerged, like a magical vortex full of mysterious attraction, attracting Doris's attention.

But she still suppressed the impulse in her heart and turned her eyes away.

"What about the other three? I'm not the right person to copy the knowledge of the other three founders."

Her voice was a little hoarse.

It is not easy to say such things, at least it is not realistic for most people.

"You're right. Just like I said, you each have your own focus." Lin En's admiration deepened. "Helga's book should naturally be given to Seide. Helga and I have already reached a consensus on this."

He looked at Euphemia, and they smiled at each other. "As for Rowena's copy, she has agreed to let Fleur handle it as the first step in opening up the inheritance of knowledge to all wizards. As for the last Gryffindor Notebook, it belongs to Dumbledore. I think he will decide on the transcriber soon."

"Phew... I see. They must be very happy."

After taking a long, deep breath, Doris's expression returned to calm, and the eagerness in her eyes gradually subsided.

"Then what is this?" She pointed to the last notebook with a star pattern engraved on it, which was lying quietly next to the three notebooks.

Although the answer was in her heart, she couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation mixed with anxiety.

"It's just what you thought." Lynn said softly, "It's our two notebooks, but without all those complicated methods. It's just a notebook. It doesn't need to be specially transcribed. You can keep it as a souvenir, or you can give it directly to Dumbledore and put it in the school, just like the other transcripts."

"I don't think this is a souvenir." Doris grabbed the notebook and held it tightly in her arms as if she was afraid that Lin En would change his mind. "This is the best - as for the things left at school, I'll just copy a copy~!"

"You kid... I'm not buried like Slytherin." Lin En laughed dumbly, "What do you want to learn? Can't you just come to me directly?"

"This is different." Doris's face was filled with joy and happiness.

"Well, it's yours now. You can decide how to deal with it. Just remember to do the job well. I won't be going back to Hogwarts for the time being. Please say hello to everyone for us."

"Eh? You really won't go back with me?" Doris was a little surprised. "But everyone is here, and Seide..."

"Logically I should go back and meet them, but now is not the right time." Lynn said, looking at a wall decorated with oil paintings. "You can come and congratulate Ced on my behalf, as well as Fleur and Harry."

"That's... okay." Doris nodded, her voice no longer sounding so excited. "Is there anything else I can do?"

"I need you to do something for me. Let me think about it." Lin En held his chin lightly, thought for a moment, and said slowly, "There is indeed one small thing that you are most suitable to do."

"what's up?"

"Tomorrow morning, go and lay a bouquet of flowers on Slytherin's grave." Lynn said, with her usual smile on her face, but there was a different kind of flash in her eyes.

"Slytherin's tomb?" Doris was a little uneasy, staring into Lynn's eyes, looking a little embarrassed.

"Yes, his tomb - we built it in his memory. He is a hero." Lynn said calmly, "Helga and Rowena will take you there. It's not far from the school." He looked thoughtfully into Doris' eyes, "No need to worry or be nervous. You have all the good qualities that Salazar Slytherin valued when selecting students. It's only right for you to inherit his magic."

"I'm not worried, nor do I feel uneasy." Doris said unnaturally, "I just feel a little strange. After all, he was a person who had died many years ago - and I'm not a pure blood."

"But you are as talented and ambitious as he is, and you often defy some rules that you don't like. This is the key." Lynn said with a pleasant face and soft tone, which relieved Doris's nervousness like peeling off layers of silk.

"Okay, teacher." She said dryly, "If you say so, I will go back first. I'm afraid I need to digest all the news today."

She picked up three notebooks with the college emblem on them from the table and stacked them together with Lynn's.

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The last week of June was bathed in dazzling sunshine.

After the Five Schools Tournament, Hogwarts returned to its former tranquility, but the friends from foreign countries did not leave - they will still spend some time here to relieve stress.

The winner was decided and the competition no longer existed. Except for a few students who were still unwilling to give up, the teachers and students from the five schools, which rarely interacted with each other on weekdays, had quite in-depth exchanges and interactions. Until the end of the exams and the arrival of summer vacation, a school year came to an end.

During this period, Cedric was of course the center of everyone's attention, but he rarely appeared except for the night of celebration.

Not only him, but also Furong, who lost the game but also won respect and praise.

In the last week or two of the school year, they, who were exempted from exams because of their Warriors privileges, seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth. They could only be seen at meals and a few special occasions, which inevitably surprised and disappointed many supporters.

But even if none of them showed up, the discussion surrounding this perhaps unprecedented young wizarding competition has never subsided. From the Quidditch stadium stands to the whole of Britain and to the other side of the ocean, this grand event in the wizarding education community has attracted the attention of countless people.

According to the Daily Prophet, after Kodoskoretz, Vagadu in Africa has also applied to the International Confederation of Wizards to jointly host the next championship, and several schools in Asia and Oceania have also made related proposals.

This is a milestone moment in the history of wizard education and international exchange - said Mr. Akinbade, the new president of the International Confederation of Wizards, in an exclusive interview.

Education is the cornerstone of society. Based on this, wizards who have lived in different corners of the world for thousands of years have taken an important step towards sharing what they have.

At such a turbulent juncture, Cedric, the first champion of the tournament, seemed to be out of the whirlpool of public opinion. He just appeared in the Room of Requirement regularly, studying and recording the wisdom left by the legendary wizard with his friends.

Until the Hogwarts Express pulled up to the station.

Chapter 662: Burning Summer