The Pacifist Necromancer of Hogwarts

Mr. Linde suggested that they start at the nearest greenhouse. Even though he would have liked to be able to show students the outdoor arrangements at the Arboretum, in this weather it might be worth seeing the glass-enclosed greenhouses.

We have more than ten greenhouses, and we definitely don't have time to introduce them one by one, so we just walked through them roughly. Mr. Linde said, stepping aside to get out of the way. If there is anything of special interest, you can point it out and I will Please explain it in as much detail as possible.”

Because of the bad weather, there were very few visitors to the botanical garden. Various plants that live in arid areas are planted in the greenhouses lined with dry sand and gravel, enjoying the artificial dryness and warmth in the strong wind and rain.

When all the dripping students had wandered into the greenhouse (Wow, that's huge.), Mr. Linde faced them: Welcome to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, ladies and gentlemen who are masters of another botanical art. . The relationship between the botanical garden and you is actually quite close. Many years ago, when we were first established, it was as a medicinal botanical garden. Forefathers who have done extensive research on medicinal plants, including professors from various schools, generously provided some Herbal Medicine as Research Communication…”

This explains why there are so many ordinary people who know magic in this botanical garden.

After introducing the giant elephant-footed king orchid to the curious students, Mr. Linde announced that students could take a walk around the greenhouse on their own. Even though Professor Sprout's greenhouse is very different from here, this group of students who have been trained in Herbology classes at Hogwarts for three or four years are quite aware of the basic rules of conduct in the greenhouse.

However, after communicating with Professor Sprout, Anthony still believes that everyone may know how to get along well with a greenhouse, even without receiving training. For example, don’t step on areas outside the road, don’t pick random plants, and don’t smash glass. All in all, be a normal person.

Anthony stood beside Mr. Lynde and watched the students scatter. Perhaps it was because the herbs they came into contact with at Hogwarts were more or less aggressive. When dealing with these unfamiliar plants, the students were obviously much more wary than the first group who faced cats and dogs.

Can it breathe fire? A student carefully looked at the crab claw hanging above his head and took a few cautious steps back.

Probably not. Another classmate said. He stretched his neck and took a closer look. He raised his hand and still didn't dare to touch it. He looked around in a vain attempt to find a pair of dragonhide gloves.

The same goes for other students. Even though Mr. Linde had told them that most of these strange and varied plants grew like this to survive in dry and even extreme climate conditions, they still acted as if they were going to jump up and bite them at any moment.

Anthony counted carefully and found that Hufflepuff students accounted for almost half of the students who chose the Botanical Garden. This college, whose common rooms are said to be filled with plants, seems to particularly favor the cacti family, gathering in twos and threes next to these plants whose stems and leaves are difficult to distinguish.

Very interesting, isn't it? Mr. Linde smiled. Professor Sprout also expressed his admiration for the Cactaceae family when he first came here.

Anthony asked in confusion: Why?

With his poor appreciation, he preferred ordinary plants with green leaves and various flowers, such as a tree at the end of the greenhouse with red flowers in bloom. Under the gloomy sky, it swayed in the greenhouse light and immediately caught Anthony's eye.

Probably because they can look like anything, and there are no wild cacti in Scotland. In fact, there should be none in Europe - I don't know if you... have them over there, at least I haven't seen them. Linde Said, And Professor Sprout is particularly curious about the medicinal value of cacti.

Anthony suddenly remembered his doubts when he heard the introduction: Speaking of the connection with our school... When was the botanical garden established?

Good question, I can't remember clearly. Mr. Linde said, It must have been the late seventeenth century. What happened?

Anthony calculated silently. Judging from the time, Hogwarts may have been connected to the botanical garden before the Secrecy Act was passed, so even after so many years, the Ministry of Magic's Secrecy Act still cannot prohibit communication between them.

Nothing, I'm just curious why the secrecy laws don't regulate these herbal exchanges. He said, sighing.

He was originally thinking about whether the animal rescue center he went to could directly become the pet adoption point of Hogwarts - after all, there are quite a lot of cats there. If he could let Ms. Howard know that there is someone here who can raise cats, In boarding school, things get a lot easier.

Oh, yes, confidentiality laws. Mr. Lynde said, hesitating for a moment, Just curious, Professor Anthony, why did you choose Muggle Studies as a subject?

It's a long story. It involves some dark magic and illegal crimes. To put it simply, because I always feel that I am a Muggle. Anthony finally saw that some students realized that there were corresponding symbols inserted next to the plants. The introductory cards are gathering together to study the double name method.

It looks like the rain is going to stop. We can go to the next greenhouse soon... Lind looked at the sky above his head and continued the topic, I want to know what Muggle Studies' attitude is towards the confidentiality law. ?I can imagine that it might block some research exchanges - like now. He pointed at the students who were deliberately avoiding the two Muggle tourists.

Yes, but the academic community's attitude towards confidentiality laws is probably... controversial. Anthony said carefully, Generally speaking, I tend to let students respect the current laws.

He thought of the overwhelming number of owls and the feathers that had been swept for a long time. Anthony added: “Hopefully this will save them some trouble in the future.”

As for changing the confidentiality law... Professor Bubaji is interested in drafting several proposals. She has already mentioned it to Anthony several times.

Funnily enough, she even hopes to convince Anthony to sign off on future proposals as well. Anthony firmly rejected her and told her that he had a small friction with the Ministry of Magic. At least while Umbridge was still in the leadership, he had better not let his name appear in any official documents submitted. .

Ha, that woman. Professor Bubaji said disdainfully, She doesn't do anything practical, but she has a way of flattering others and gaining power. Just wait, Henry, she will fall into his hands sooner or later.

At that time, Anthony was sinking into the old leather sofa in the lounge, reading a book, and nodded: I believe it.

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Speaking of which, the magical plants you encountered during your dozen adventures... Anthony said, looking out through the glass, Is there a special area in the botanical garden?

Mr. Linde said: Oh, yes, but my ones are not here. That was all before I came here. He looked at Anthony, On the fifteenth time, the department related to the confidentiality law Finally recognized it was me again. They found that fourteen amnesias were too many times for one person. I think my brain had turned into a ball of mush at that time...but I dare say I was still much more awake than them.

Anthony said: I'm sorry. To be honest, I sometimes wonder what the brains of these people who consider themselves managers are like.

Lind nodded: So on the fifteenth time, they finally contacted Professor Sprout, and Professor Sprout introduced me to this botanical garden. He said happily, Now I can enjoy it as much as I want. You and your colleagues scolded your administration - don't say you don't envy it, Professor Anthony. Your story with the secrecy law must be fascinating too.

Not as good as yours, said Anthony. But, Mr. Lynde, this is not the only place in England where that department is discussed over tea.

Talk is a neutral word, you should come and visit the afternoon tea with more intense words. Mr. Linde said, and then raised his voice, Attention, everyone, there are still five minutes left, we are going to the next flower room.