Azkaban: The Fifth House of Hogwarts

Professor McGonagall's office is in a small study room on the second floor, not far from the Transfiguration classroom, and the direction is exactly opposite to the direction where the little wizards go to the auditorium.

The footsteps of the two people echoed in the empty corridor. After Professor McGonagall opened the office door, the room he saw was not too spacious.

Although the space is not large, everything here is in order. Various esoteric books are neatly placed on the bookshelves, and trophies and medals placed in a low-key manner are shining in inconspicuous corners.

The window of the room is next to the desk. From here, you can clearly see the Quidditch pitch in the distance. The pitch located in a green field is what Professor McGonagall is most interested in besides the transfiguration. She He is an extremely enthusiastic Quidditch fan.

"Sit down, Rollo, don't be too restrained, get out of class is over now."

She pointed to the soft chairs by the fire, a perfect spot for afternoon tea.

"Professor Dumbledore told me that you were going to give up History of Magic and Astronomy and insert Care of Magical Creatures in your spare time, right?"

"Yes, Professor, but if you can drop the Defense Against the Dark Arts class as well, even if it's just for this year."

"why?"

Professor McGonagall looked up at Rollo and pulled out a page of parchment from the folder on the desktop.

"Because it's a waste of time, just like History of Magic and Astronomy, it's a waste of time for me."

"Perhaps you are not too clear about my reasons for giving up these classes?"

"I know a little bit about it." Professor McGonagall nodded. As someone who was trusted by Dumbledore, she was qualified to know these things, but just because she knew a little bit about it, she felt even more curious and doubtful.

"Professor Quirrell's teaching level is not even as good as reading from the textbook. He stutters and recites the words in the textbook. I don't think this is the so-called teaching. If his teaching ability is one-tenth of yours, I will not I won’t give up on what should be an excellent and practical course.”

"I'm different from other classmates. They don't have to worry about being attacked after leaving Hogwarts, but I need to be careful about the people hiding in the dark who kidnapped me, tortured me, and killed everyone in my family before. The mastermind behind it."

"Even if I have forgotten what I experienced, it does not mean that I am willing to encounter the previous misfortunes again. Professor Dumbledore understands my situation and is willing to give me this preferential treatment. I am extremely grateful for this."

"But Hogwarts can't protect me forever, and Professor Dumbledore can't shield me from wind and rain forever."

"I learn knowledge not only to enrich myself, but also to be able to use my abilities to give me a chance of survival when facing danger."

"I am a Slytherin, a Slytherin who will use all means to achieve his goals, just to pursue the final victory. The Sorting Hat is keenly aware of this. It is a smart and perceptive magic hat."

"Of course, if the school is willing to change a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor who is more suitable than Quirrell, then I will be very happy to take this course."

Rollo had made things very clear, and there was no way that Professor McGonagall would not understand the meaning of these words.

She nodded silently, but some things couldn't be done just by saying.

"I can make the decision regarding the replacement of the Defense Against the Dark Arts course, but if I want to change the professor, there are really too few people who choose to apply for this teaching position. For some special reasons, this position is the least preferred by applicants. s position."

"It's okay, Professor McGonagall, thank you for your understanding. After all, this position is cursed by Voldemort. Hogwarts did not cancel it, which is actually beyond many people's expectations."

At this moment, Professor McGonagall shrank her pupils slightly in surprise. Although she was not afraid of Voldemort's reputation, the only person she met in England who could say this name was Dumbledore. When she remembered that Rollo had lost many memories, she felt slightly relieved.

Rollo originally wanted to propose that after the Defense Against the Dark Arts course is abolished or idled, Hogwarts opens a new subject with similar functions, such as: Defense against Dark Forces.

But since Dumbledore did not use this method, it is possible that the curse left by Voldemort has a deeper impact. You can ask Dumbledore about this, but there is no need to speak to Professor McGonagall.

"Now that you've decided, this is your new class schedule."

Professor McGonagall took out her wand and tapped it lightly on the parchment she had taken out before. The handwriting written in black ink changed. The words Defense Against the Dark Arts disappeared and were replaced by two lessons on Care of Magical Creatures. .

“The Care of Magical Creatures course as an elective course for all grades in total only has five classes a week. Putting aside the conflicting fifth-grade classes, the three courses and four classes you gave up can be filled up.

Professor Kettleburn told me that you have a very high talent for magical creatures, but even so, the sixth and seventh grade courses are relatively challenging, and they include a lot of knowledge about curses and potions. , you'd better be mentally prepared. "

"This is your new textbook, the complete set of "Magical Creatures and Where to Find Them". It was given to you by Professor Kettleburn, and it is also the textbook he uses for teaching."

A stack of four thick books was pushed in front of Rollo. Compared with the thin books he saw in the previous life, the stack of real books edited by Newt Scamander was almost two feet tall. high.

The conversation between the two seemed to be over, but Professor McGonagall did not immediately ask Rollo to leave. After a brief hesitation, she asked a question that she was quite curious about.

"Professor Dumbledore told me that you have a natural affinity for animals? If it's convenient, could you tell me about it?"

The strange feeling that appeared in the cat form before caused many doubts in Professor McGonagall's mind. For her, it was a special feeling that she had never experienced before. She could not say that she liked this feeling, and she even had a lot of resistance deep in her heart. , but the new ideas this power brought to her made her extremely curious about it.

"I don't know if animals can describe my ability well. Personally, I think it is an affinity for all non-human life."

"Because I have forgotten too many things." Rollo nodded his head, showing a hint of apology, "I am still exploring and researching my own abilities. This is why I value Kettlebo so much. The reason for teaching the course.”

"Only with more exposure can I better understand the role of my abilities, as well as the scope and depth of their impact. This requires a lot of practice and a lot of data reference."

"But Professor McGonagall, what you mean is..."

Rollo paused for a moment. In fact, he also wanted to thoroughly confirm this question.

"When you used Animagus transformation to transform into a cat form, were you also affected by me?"

After seeing the surprise on Rollo's face, Professor McGonagall nodded slightly, not feeling embarrassed at all.

"It's very presumptuous, but can you briefly describe what it feels like?"

"Assuming that my ability is an affinity for non-human life, then the animal form transformed by the wizard using Animagus transformation is a completely different new life from humans...?"

"The transformation of the Animagus is not a simple change in form, but a new body that is different from the human body. But does this body have some special strong connection with the wizard's body?"

Before Professor McGonagall could speak, Rollo's chatterbox was opened and he spoke his guess excitedly.

"Similar to an animal's clone, a second body transformed by the original wizard that is independent of the original body but closely connected with it?"

"If I hadn't known you were an eleven-year-old, I might have thought I was having a discussion with some Transfiguration scholar."

Professor McGonagall did not hesitate to praise Rollo's meticulous thinking and wild but traceable conjectures at this moment.

"Thank you for your recognition, Professor. Although I have forgotten many things, maybe because my mind is so empty, I am more focused and in-depth than other students when thinking about things."

Although he looks like a child, Rollo does not intend to act as innocent and childish as his peers outside. Pretending like that is too tiring and will not bring him any substantial help. As a qualified Slater Lin, he advocates pragmatism.

"The guess you just mentioned is similar to what I think, but it may be difficult for me to give an accurate answer to the question you asked."

Professor McGonagall thought for a moment, then shook her head slightly.

"The magic world's research and understanding of Animagus transformation is too shallow. Most wizards who specialize in transformation only use Animagus transformation as a test to test their own strength, including me. .”

"The direction of my research is the form activation of transfiguration, which is to transform dead objects into 'living objects' that are controlled by me, giving them temporary life and even the wisdom of thinking."

"Of course, there is no need to elaborate on this matter. I am very interested in the conjecture you raised. If it can be confirmed that the body changed by the Animagus deformation technique is another new life form that is different from the original human form, then the deformation technique will There will be an unprecedented revolution.”

"My current research may also gain many new ideas and research directions."

Professor McGonagall showed a trace of passion in her eyes. She did not need Rollo's real involvement in this research. After all, Rollo was just a student who had no experience in transfiguration, but she needed Rollo's help to verify this. The authenticity and accuracy of the conjecture.

"Even after we verify this conjecture, we can further improve the Animagus transformation technique."

"Today's Animagus transformation technique can only transform ordinary animals. It may be slightly enhanced in size, but it still has great limitations."

"Transforming into magical creatures was previously a taboo in Animagus transformation. No one can explain why. All we know is that this is an inevitable death."

"How can I help you, Professor?"

Rollo has gotten what he wants, but if Professor McGonagall can make a breakthrough research discovery on Animagus transformation, then he will also be the first beneficiary.

Just the fact that it transforms into a magical creature is already attractive enough.

"Of course, but before that, we need to complete one thing first."

Professor McGonagall pointed at Rollo.

"You need to truly confirm your abilities. Do you have an affinity for animals, non-human life, or non-humanoid life? This is the premise for starting this research."

"Only if you confirm this and you can make an accurate judgment, you can judge that the transformed form of Animagus is different from humans and is some kind of clone that is independent of the main body but closely connected."

"One of the few research documents on Animagus transformation is this one: "A Summary of Research on Animagus Transformation, Blood Curse Magic, and Detection Magic."

"The conclusion drawn is that Animagus transformation cannot avoid the blood curse magic used against the body and the detection magic used to track the body. This research tells us that the Animagus transformation is a change in form, and Not changing the nature of the wizard."

"If your judgment is wrong, then no matter how we continue to study, the results will be wrong."

Although the new research on Animagus transformation is very interesting, it is not the research direction of Professor McGonagall. If the first step is not determined, it will be difficult for her to make up her mind to explore this unknown path. the way.

She has her own reasons for choosing her current research direction. It may be a delusion, but it is also her expectation. Everyone has their own story and their own regrets.

The conversation between the two ended there. After Rollo put away his books, he said goodbye and left Professor McGonagall's office.

"My life at Hogwarts... seems to be getting more and more interesting."

Halfway to the auditorium for lunch, Rollo put his hands in his hands and sighed with some unfinished thoughts.