Admiral of Hogwarts

Chapter 135 Conversation

After returning to the dormitory to rest that night, Hugo and his roommate chatted for a while before washing up and going to bed. After all, they had spent a whole day on the train, so they naturally felt a little tired and hoped to have a good sleep for tomorrow's class.

However, Hugo did not go to sleep directly after going to bed. Instead, he contacted the company through the admiral network.

Because he knew that it was not easy for anyone to apply for a job in Hogwarts Castle. Not to mention that Enterprise is now an American and Harry Potter is in school.

"It was very easy to apply for a job back then." After hearing Hugo's question, the company, who was in the office with his legs on the table and flipping through books, recalled to Hugo what happened when he met Principal Dumbledore.

"At least he gave me the impression that he is a very nice person. After reading my resume and verifying it, he unfortunately told me that the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor I was looking for already had someone in place, and then asked me if I would like to take over. The job of a school safety officer.”

Hugo naturally knew that the reason why Enterprise chose to go at that time was to avoid the curse of the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. After all, compared to face-to-face war, the ship girls are still a little afraid of this extremely secretive curse.

Especially before they understand the principle of the curse, the ship girls will never use themselves as guinea pigs.

Therefore, Enterprise came to Hogwarts to find a job just to give it a try. In fact, at this time, she was already ready to join the ship girls in going to the Balkans to obtain a home port. But unexpectedly, Principal Dumbledore actually kept her and gave her a job.

Soon, other ship girls also connected to the Admiral's network to discuss the reasons why companies could sneak into Hogwarts as faculty members.

But after chattering for a long time, no one got a reason that could convince most people. They just rejected some obviously impossible reasons because of the professor's sexual orientation.

"Forget it, if you can't figure it out, don't think about it." After racking his brains and unable to figure out why Professor Dumbledore did this, Hugo said directly to the company. "

At least according to the information we have obtained, Dumbledore is not Voldemort after all, and he is not the kind of person who likes to actively set traps to trap people. So as long as you follow the rules and regulations in the school, you shouldn't encounter anything bad. "

Just as Hugo and the others were discussing why Professor Dumbledore allowed companies to enter the school, Professor McGonagall was also discussing the same issue with Professor Dumbledore in the principal's office at Hogwarts.

"Albus, I don't quite understand your choice." Professor McGonagall asked directly, looking at Dumbledore sitting across the table with a serious face. "Why would you allow that American wizard to enter the school to hold such a position? I think there are enough people in the school, and there is really no need to add new people."

"Minerva, please be patient." Dumbledore put his hands down and said gently.

"Do you think there is anything about Miss Halsey that is not suitable for her position? For example, she is not strong enough, does not have the corresponding knowledge, or her background is somewhat suspicious, which may be harmful to the school-"

"No, of course not." Professor McGonagall said after pressing her lips hard, "We have confirmed that her resume is indeed true. And it can make the director of the Auror Office say that she can achieve the MACUSA Congress in just 20 years. I think it would be perfectly fine for a person in a long-term position to take up the current position.”

"I also read the lesson plans she prepared for me before. To be honest, her level is no worse than those of younger professors in this regard. At least I feel that as long as I take her with her for half a school year, she will be able to improve her teaching skills." Worse than some professors who have been teaching for ten years.”

Although he didn't quite understand Dumbledore's approach, Professor McGonagall truthfully expressed her inner feelings about the company.

"That's right." Professor Dumbledore nodded.

"Since you think she is a good person and has enough ability to take on this position, then why don't we hire her? At least in terms of expenses, I have successfully persuaded the school directors to pay Halsey Miss’s salary.”

At this point, the principal paused, as his closest comrade in Hogwarts. After thinking for a while, Professor Dumbledore decided to reveal some information to Professor McGonagall.

"The reason why I chose to recruit her is very simple. It was because of what happened in the school at the end of last year."

"You mean - related to that person?" Professor McGonagall asked cautiously after hearing what Principal Dumbledore said. As the principal's most reliable assistant in Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall naturally knew about the person last year. Who is that guy stuck on the back of Quirrell's head?

"Yes, the appearance of that person last year did exceed my expectations." Dumbledore said with his elbows on the table after crossing his hands.

"At first, I just thought someone was trying to steal the Philosopher's Stone. But then I realized that Voldemort had not completely disappeared as we had expected."

"It can only be said that we were very lucky last year. Although Voldemort tried to kill Harry many times after entering the school, it did not cause too serious damage." At this point, Dumbledore shook his head.

"But this incident also reminded me that I have to do something, and I can't expect the same good luck as last school year every time."

"Under such circumstances, I think it would be a good idea to hire some professionals in this field in the school. And a young but experienced Auror is a very good choice."

"So when Miss Halsey asked me if there was any other position available for him here besides Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor I offered her this position?"

"It's a pity that those school directors think that Hogwarts Castle is safe enough. I'm just a little nervous when I make this request." At this point, Dumbledore showed a helpless expression.

“At first they were unwilling to pay for this newly added position, and it wasn’t until I added a teaching assistant job to this position that I got their consent.”

"Since you now have to handle the work of the vice principal in addition to taking the seven-year Transfiguration class, I have arranged this teaching assistant to you so that you can enjoy your private time like other professors. No. Busy in school all day like now.”

"Uh - thank you for your concern." Professor McGonagall smiled and then quickly regained her serious expression. "

So why did you appoint Mr. Lockhart as Defense Against the Dark Arts professor? "

"I admit that he may be good at facing those evil creatures or dark magic, but I don't think a best-selling author is suitable for a career like a professor."

"It's because we have no choice." Dumbledore smiled helplessly. "You know the school's Defense Against the Dark Arts class doesn't have a good reputation outside. At that time, Mr. Lockhart was the only one who applied. So I could only—"

"Okay, I understand." Professor McGonagall took a look and said, feeling a little helpless about changing colleagues every year. "I hope he can show his ability in future teaching."