HP's Platinum Temptation

Joyful laughter came from outside the library window.The figure of an older child is quickly circling several simple decorative statues.At the other end of the well-tended violet bushes, young children are following the sound.The silver bell-like laughter that belongs to children makes everyone who hears it feel very relaxed.

"Mr. Theodore and Mr. Clarence have such a good relationship." The old scholar sitting in the library drinking tea looked out the window and sighed.

"Mr. Norman, how are the children studying recently?" The solemn Duke of Rezlan also had a faint smile on his face at this time.Children's emotions infect everyone.

"Very good, Your Excellency the Duke." The old scholar nodded slowly but firmly, as if he couldn't agree more.

"I'm always worried that they spend too much time playing around, taking up important opportunities for learning." The Duke of Rezlan raised his concerns.Because of the Duchess's second pregnancy, the Duke of Rezlan's attention on his sons inevitably decreased.

"It seems that we have the opposite idea on this point, Your Excellency the Duke. It must be commended that your three sons are all very outstanding. The automobile factory led by Mr. Terrence has become famous throughout London. Other nobles are extremely envious You." The old scholar said in an admiring tone: "It is a great regret that I missed Mr. Terrence's enlightenment education. He must have a very outstanding first teacher."

The Duke of Rezlan snorted coldly, expressing disapproval of the old scholar's unspoken praise.

The old scholar probably heard about the dispute between the Duke of Rezlan and his eldest son, so he smiled and didn't care about the other party's sudden change of tone.

"How is Theodore's performance? He has been very naughty, which makes you worry." Duke Rezlan changed the subject.

"It's very good. Mr. Theodore has grown a lot in the past two years. Compared with before, he is willing to spend more time on his studies. His grades in all courses have improved a lot. It is worth mentioning that he is getting better and better. He is used to taking care of his younger brother, which is a good character. And he is very cheerful and lively, and likes sports." Mr. Norman was full of praise for this student who once gave him such a headache: "Obviously Mr. Clarence exists Making him realize his responsibilities as an older brother has produced such a welcome set of changes."

"Then, this is really good news. He has caused you a lot of trouble before. Thank you again for your efforts." The Duke of Rezlan obviously knows the situation of his worst child. : "But what you said about Clarence's role in it makes me curious."

"Yes, this is a surprise discovery that I am very willing to tell you. There is no doubt that Mr. Clarence is a genius!" Mr. Norman quickly put down the teacup in his hand, straightened his body and faced Leaning forward, a strange blush appeared on his face: "He is the smartest kid I have ever seen. If possible, I hope he can become my official student."

"A formal student?" Duke Rezlan asked in surprise, "I heard that you haven't accepted a formal student for many years. If we hadn't been lucky enough to invite you to be the first teacher for our two children, you should have stopped teaching, Concentrate on doing the research you are interested in at home, right?"

"Yes, indeed. Although teaching students is a very fulfilling thing for me, it is indeed very exhausting. In recent years, apart from teaching Mr. Theodore and Mr. Clarence regularly, I have been at home Focus on sorting out the knowledge I have learned and researched before. But Mr. Clarence is indeed very good, and I can't help but be moved." Mr. Norman sat up straight excitedly, and the speed of his speech became faster.

"He is very smart, well-behaved and eager to learn. He likes all books and the knowledge we impart to him. He never cries or loses his mind during class. I have to say that it is a pleasure to teach him. When Mr. Theodore Mr. Clarence tended to show a look of condemnation and disapproval when he made some behaviors that disrupted the rhythm of the lecture. It was his look that made Mr. Theodore less and less distracted. I also care about what my younger brother thinks of him. It can be seen that Mr. Theodore, like me, likes Mr. Clarence very much."

When he said the last sentence, Mr. Norman couldn't hide the smile on his face, and his small eyes narrowed into a line.

"It sounds like Clarence's situation is quite good. Is there anything that needs attention?" The Duke of Rezland seemed to be very proud of the high praise Clarence received.Then he restrained his smile and asked for opinions very carefully.On several occasions, the performance of the youngest son has attracted the attention of the Duke of Rezlan, but he still needs information from more angles before he can draw further conclusions.

"Well." Mr. Norman relaxed his body and leaned back, thinking for a while: "There is indeed something worth noting. Mr. Clarence is relatively quiet and doesn't like to talk much, except for chasing and running with Mr. Theodore. , I hardly play any games at ordinary times. Even the rest time after studying is spent on reading books."

"Then what do we need to do?"

"Let Mr. Clarence talk and exercise more. I think increasing his interaction with his family can make him more cheerful. Smart children must avoid being alone too much. Too many geniuses will eventually develop If you ask me, that’s definitely not a good thing.” The old scholar didn’t realize the Duke of Rezlan’s overtones, but gave his own advice very pertinently.In his opinion, this is just a manifestation of His Excellency the Duke's high hopes for the child: "But I don't think there is any need to worry too much about Mr. Clarence. He gets along very well with all the family members, doesn't he?"

"Okay, we'll keep an eye on it. So, what exactly will you say about making Clarence an official student? I think I need more information to discuss with the family before I can make a final decision .As far as I am concerned, it is his honor to study with a well-known scholar like you. But I still have to respect his own and his family's opinions."

"It's like this." Mr. Norman couldn't help but sat forward again: "The study courses I provided for the two young gentlemen are mainly language, literature, history, and etiquette. They all completed very well. Obviously Clarence Sir, there is still a greater learning ability that can be developed. And the knowledge I have personally learned is more comprehensive, far more than these courses. I have been doing the sorting work in the past few years, and I hope that the final result can be achieved by an excellent Students come to inherit. If possible, I hope that from now on, Mr. Clarence can regularly increase the courses that he follows me alone, once a week or more. As he grows older, he needs to leave the family to go to school to study Before, the frequency of the courses can be increased. I will teach him all the knowledge I have acquired. Your Excellency the Duke does not need to pay additional fees for these courses. As long as Mr. Clarence becomes my official student. "

"Okay, I think I know exactly what you mean. Let's talk about this topic again in a few days. I think I can give Clarence some new tasks in his schedule to keep him in touch with his family. Do you think it would make sense to Is he responsible for accompanying the pregnant mother?"

"Of course, if he can enjoy activities such as reading for his mother and future younger brother or sister, I believe he will also be inspired to have a stronger sense of responsibility like Mr. Theodore." The old scholar finally told Rezlan The Duke's arrangement expressed his strong approval.

As a result, after a family meeting, Clarence not only had an additional task of accompanying and caring for the pregnant mother, but also had an additional formal teacher and extra lessons once a week.

Later, when she inadvertently learned from her mother that she got the honorable task of reading books for her younger brother or sister because she was too quiet, Clarence expressed deep helplessness.How could a person in his 20s mentally be able to play around carelessly like Theodore?Besides, after a four-year-old child chased his six-year-old brother all over the house every day, even if he wanted to engage in other recreational activities, he still had more than enough energy.

"Little Clay, you have to learn from Mr. Norman seriously, you know?" When Clarence leaned on the duchess's already swollen belly, trying to hear whether there were one or two children inside, the duchess said He asked him in a very expectant and solemn tone: "At the beginning, I insisted on finding a knowledgeable Muggle scholar to educate you and Hill (Theodore's nickname) at home. You know, your father originally planned to come by himself. Teach you, just as he taught Terrence." (Apparently this reveals why the Duke of Rezlan was in such a bad mood when Mr. Norman credited his first teacher for Terrence's success The reason. It is obviously a very unpleasant fact for the duke to teach a child who insists on going against his will.)

Clarence did not expect that the Duchess would suddenly bring up the subject of choosing a governess with him.Because in his memory, the Duchess rarely expressed her opinion on topics other than the children's daily life.Usually, gentle mothers just accompany their children with a smile on their faces.So he was very curious about what the Duchess said next, and looked at his mother expectantly.

"Mr. Norman is a very famous scholar in the British Muggle world. Many well-known government leaders, as well as some great nobles and businessmen have been his students. Obviously, he has a comprehensive and comprehensive understanding of the entire Muggle world. A unique understanding." The Duchess stroked her youngest son's head affectionately, and said gently: "Our family has inherited the title of nobility in the Muggle world like never before, which makes it impossible for our family to escape the deep connection with Muggles. .Only such a teacher can teach you the correct knowledge of living in the Muggle world. Hogwarts cannot give you these. Facts have also proved that the wisdom of Muggles has developed far beyond our original The Lambert family is very lucky to usher in an opportunity to truly re-emerge. I know you have been working hard to help Terrence fulfill his father's wish, right?"

Leaning on his mother's lap, the child nodded seriously.

This is the first time that Clarence has felt so strongly the wisdom of Ravenclaw shining on his mother.