Head of Teaching at Hogwarts

After the holidays, it seems like everything is back on track at Hogwarts.

The monster in the Chamber of Secrets has been solved, Slytherin's ghost, Tom Riddle's diary, everything seems to be under Russell's control.

Russell lived a regular life of attending classes, studying magic, eating and sleeping every day, until McGonagall suddenly told him that Fudge was coming to Hogwarts for an inspection.

"What, the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, is coming to inspect the school? Why didn't he tell me directly, but told me through you?" Russell asked subconsciously.

However, he soon understood the reason in Professor McGonagall's resentful eyes. It must be that Dumbledore usually paddled instead of working, so all these matters in the Ministry of Magic were communicated with Professor McGonagall.

"Can we refuse? I remember that theoretically, Hogwarts should be considered a private school, right?" Russell asked Professor McGonagall. He had no good impression of Fudge and the Ministry of Magic under Fudge's control.

"I'm afraid this won't work." Professor McGonagall adjusted her glasses and said seriously: "Since the Wizarding Council was reorganized into the Ministry of Magic, it has theoretically had the basis to interfere with teaching at Hogwarts, and it has refused to allow the Ministry of Magic to The inspection may have a negative impact on Hogwarts’ public opinion.”

Russell nodded. Sometimes he has very complicated feelings about public opinion. On the good side, he can supervise those who have power to use their power reasonably, legally and compliantly.

But on the other hand, due to the short-sightedness of most people and the deliberate guidance and propaganda of public opinion by a small number of people, many people will be deceived by public opinion and become people manipulated by public opinion.

As for his position as the principal of Hogwarts School, he can gain it because of public opinion, and he can also lose it because of public opinion.

"Okay, when will they come and what do they want to focus on? Let me tell you a little bit so that I can have an idea." Russell recognized it and discussed with Professor McGonagall about bringing Fudge to Hogg. The specific process of Watts' visit.

The main purpose of Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic's visit, was the two hottest topics at Hogwarts some time ago - the rumored basilisk that escaped from the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets and Russell's special teaching activities. ——Glory of Wizards Alliance.

Judging from the purpose of the visit, the choice of the Minister of Magic is very suitable. It seems that he is not a complete idiot. After all, he is a figure who can theoretically become the highest leader of the British magical world.

Whether it was the memories brought over from the original work in his previous life or the understanding he came to this world, in Russell's impression, Fudge was considered to be a puppet controlled by Dumbledore behind the scenes most of the time. In fact, it was not Indeed.

Of course, Russell knew that he would not be willing to be a puppet all the time. In the original book, in about one or two years, after Dumbledore is determined to be old and frail, he will begin to transform into the second generation who opposes Dumbledore. .

Russell didn't know if Fudge would transform into a kid in advance. After all, Russell drove Dumbledore off the stage in front of Fudge. This would definitely have a huge psychological impact on him. Maybe he would It was earlier thought that Dumbledore was old and frail.

As for Fudge's attitude towards Russell, he actually didn't care too much because he had already thought of a way to deal with it. No matter what attitude the other party took towards him, Russell thought he could deal with it.

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During lunch time, Russell came to the school hospital of Hogwarts. Mrs. Pomfrey accompanied him to visit the young wizards who were receiving treatment.

Currently, there are a total of ten people in the Hogwarts campus hospital receiving treatment or in hospital for observation. This is much more than usual. A large number of young wizards came here after being injured in the Wizards League Glory game. for treatment.

This is inevitable. After all, it is a class method that is close to actual combat. Although there is the protection of the armor spell and the referee teacher, some people will still be injured in the fierce competition, but basically they are minor injuries, no more serious than Quidditch. The injuries sustained during the game were more serious.

Russell fulfilled his duties as the principal and gave blessings to every little wizard in the hospital. Then they came to the long-term hospitalization area, where two wizards and a cat were lying here, with skin as gray as stone. Same.

They are the victims of the basilisk incident, Filch's pet cat Mrs. Norris, Harry's brainless first-year wizard Colin Creevey, and the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Lockhart.

Of course, Lockhart was petrified because Russell ordered his house elf Illidan to do it deliberately.

When he got here, Russell frowned, showing a hint of reluctance, and then quickly turned into a smile, "Mrs. Pomfrey, I remember that they need a curse-removing potion made from mandrake to recover. Is it right?"

"Yes, Professor Russell, but Mandrake is a very rare plant that is currently not available for purchase, but Professor Sprout has started to cultivate this plant in her greenhouse."

Russell nodded and continued: "I know some friends. Some of them went to explore the East and found some wild mandrakes. They heard that I needed them and sent them to me. Now I think we It is already possible to rescue these three basilisk victims in advance.”

Madam Pomfrey glanced at Russell in confusion, as if she couldn't believe such a coincidence. Russell waved his hand gently, and three test tubes filled with black liquid appeared in his hand. .

Madam Pomfrey opened one of the test tubes, put her nose close to the test tube, gently stirred it with her hand, and then said: "This is indeed a potion made from mandrake to lift the curse."

"Very well, let's get started. You are responsible for rescuing the students and the cat, and I will be responsible for rescuing our Professor Lockhart."

Russell watched Madam Pomfrey turn around to feed the two targets with potions. He also used the levitating spell to lift Lockhart up and fed him the mandrake potions that lifted the curse.

Then with a slight snap of his fingers, Illidan, the house elf who had long since transformed into Lockhart, appeared again and put Lockhart into the small box he carried with him.

Then he lay on the bed instead of Lockhart. Tomorrow, when the Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge came to inspect the school, if there was anything that dissatisfied Russell.

"Lockhart" on the hospital bed will take action in his place and become the best scapegoat.

I have to say that Russell is becoming more and more proficient in this move.