Two short boys walked cautiously from the path outside the village.
At this time, the sun was gradually sinking, and the dim light fell through the gaps in the tall trees beside the road, giving this famous wizard's haunted house a strange color.
Looking at the uniforms, these two boys were from the third year of Gryffindor. Apparently, they were only allowed to enter Hogsmeade during weekend breaks, and the brave and reckless little lions targeted the Shrieking Shack.
"Is this the Screaming Shack..." One of the tall and thin boys stood on the side of the road, squinting and looking at the dilapidated house under the sunset.
The other boy looked a little timid. He subconsciously hid behind the nearest bush, with curiosity and fear in his eyes: "I heard this is the most haunted place in the UK."
"We are wizards -" the tall and thin boy looked at his companions dissatisfied, "Aren't ghosts just ghosts? Ghosts can't do any harm to you -"
"But..." The timid boy looked embarrassed.
The tall and thin boy saw that his companion looked scared to death. He snorted softly and then climbed over the railing set up outside the screaming shack.
"Hey, come back - the professors said that you can't just climb over where there are railings."
"You are too timid. We are Gryffindor. Besides, there is nothing to be afraid of about being haunted. If there are dozens of dark wizards living here, it would be worthy of my careful treatment - what are you doing over there?
, come here."
The tall and thin boy looked at his companion with dissatisfaction, only to see that the other party was hiding in place and refused to move.
"Marcelino... Marcelino!" The timid boy opened his mouth wide, and he pointed tremblingly at the back of the boy named Marcelino, with unstoppable fear in his eyes.
Marcelino frowned: "Lal, be normal - this is just a haunted house in a story."
"But, but... behind you, behind you..." Lar's voice became sharp.
"You're so surprised. Your method of scaring people is not very clever at all."
"Behind you!" Carl yelled in horror.
Marcelino turned his head impatiently, he didn't believe this place was haunted...
The dark window of the Screaming Shack suddenly flashed, and the foggy, unknown source of fire jumped inside. Then, figures rising and falling intertwined in the reflection of the fire. It seemed that someone was there.
Dancing a pas de deux in it.
But where did the people come from in this house that had been dilapidated for decades...
Marcelino was immediately startled and broke into a cold sweat. He swallowed hard and his legs unconsciously stepped back over the railing.
"Is someone playing a prank..." The young man's mouth was still stiff.
"Marcelino, let's go quickly -" Carl was quite loyal and did not run away, but his face was already pale.
Marcelino was still preparing to hold on, but he saw that the entire main body of the Screaming Shack was twisted, like a weird wooden house twisting its body. There was a black shadow flickering in front of his eyes, as if some monster was coming from
It's like it's been released inside.
He screamed in fright and wanted to run away, but unexpectedly, the screaming shack seemed to have a huge suction force, and the air behind him was like a vortex, entangled in him and preventing him from moving. Even the temperature was rapidly dropping.
.
Marcelino really regretted it now. He stretched out a hand towards Karl: "Help, save me..."
Karl was scared and anxious. He didn't want to give up his companions, but he didn't know what to do.
At this time, a figure suddenly ran towards them from the path they came from.
Karl's eyes lit up, and he became even more energetic after recognizing the person again: "Professor! Professor!"
It was Sean who came flying over.
He waved his wand with a serious face, and the originally distorted screaming shack immediately returned to its original state.
Marcelino, who was in shock, suddenly collapsed to the ground and almost fainted.
"How's it going?" Sean squatted down and tapped Marcelino's junior with the tip of his staff.
Immediately, the latter felt a gentle warmth rippling from his body. His originally cold and numb limbs quickly became warmer, and the panic in his heart was quickly dissipated.
He breathed heavily and looked at Sean with grateful eyes: "Thank you, thank you, Professor, I'm much better..."
Sean checked it again and then nodded: "It's no problem. Just go back and take a nap. You don't need to go to the infirmary."
Hearing Professor Wallop, who was very prestigious in the school, say this, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
Marcelino looked fearfully at the screaming shack that had returned to normal, and moved back several meters: "Professor, then, what is that..."
Sean's eyes were a little serious: "I can't tell, there are too many things in magic that we don't understand - but, did you climb over the railing just now?"
"Yes, yes..." Marcelino lowered his head in shame.
"This is a reckless act. This place is on the outskirts of Hogsmeade and is sealed. This at least proves that there is indeed a problem -" Sean's tone became more severe, "Marcelino, your bravery is worthy of praise.
character, but being naughty and reckless is not the same as being brave.”
"I'm sorry...Professor..."
Sean's expression softened a little: "It's not a big problem. I initially suspect that there is a strange magic place here...Okay, gentlemen, it's time for you to go back. I'll check it again."
"Okay, Professor." The two of them hurriedly ran away from this "scary" area.
When only Sean was left around, a figure slowly appeared behind him.
Stephanie's light blue wand turned into a comb, and she was combing her messy long hair casually.
"It looks like they won't be coming to the Screaming Shack anymore."
Sean spread his hands: "It's very impolite to interrupt other people's dates."
Stephanie smiled slightly: "Mr. Wallop, this is a public place."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "You don't seem to be convincing when you say this now, right?" Sean smiled narrowly.
The girl's face turned slightly red. She had not yet completely recovered from the intimate behavior between the two in a "public place".
Sean walked over and pecked her on the forehead: "Where will you sleep tonight? Go to the Room of Requirement? Or should I help you find a staff room?"
Stephanie put her head close to Sean's arms. She glanced in the direction of Hogwarts and then shook her head: "I'll stay in Hogsmeade first and contact my grandfather in the evening."
"also--"
After holding hands and whispering for a while, Sean sent Stephanie to the door of a hotel in Hogsmeade.
After parting with some reluctance, Sean stretched and headed back to the castle.
A young man who knows how to eat well and has abundant physical strength can be described as earth-shaking.
Especially Stephanie, this time it was more convenient than the last time. Coupled with Sean's constant teasing, she finally let go of the bold attack, which tired Sean quite a lot - mainly because the girl's body was soft and soft.
, often there is no strength left halfway through, and Sean can only rely on Sean to work hard to support the family.
It was also due to the sudden arrival of the two third-year students that Sean, who had already arranged a warning spell, noticed it and temporarily stopped their actions.
Otherwise, Stephanie might have to sleep in the Shrieking Shack tonight.
Walking to the arch bridge at the entrance of the village, and taking advantage of the last ray of sunset, Sean saw a familiar figure.
"Huh? Why is this guy alone..."
Sean walked up and patted Harry on the shoulder strangely: "Hey, man."
Harry didn't know what he was thinking. After being slapped by Sean, he jumped up and turned around, almost hurting his own neck.
"Oh -" he grinned and rubbed his neck, and then said hello with a red face, "Hey, Sean, why are you here too?"
"I came here to buy something and I just happened to go back -" Sean turned and looked around, "Where's Ginny?"
Harry scratched his hair sheepishly.
Sean's expression became strange: "Don't tell me that you two were dating, and then you left her and ran away alone?"
"How is this possible!" Harry quickly retorted, "Ginny went back early due to something else."
"Then you won't accompany her back to the castle?"
"She asked me to help her pick up the materials for Potions class. The goods there are a bit slow to arrive. Didn't I just get them?" Harry showed a silly smile.
It looks like it's done...
Sean smiled evilly and bumped the opponent's shoulder: "Done?"
Harry nodded sheepishly, and then rubbed his hands excitedly: "She agreed - Sean, your method really works!"
"That's not the case."
Harry came over again mischievously: "Brother, do you have any more powerful tricks?"
"Of course -" Sean held Harry's shoulders proudly, "Since we are good buddies, I will reluctantly teach you a few tricks."
"Grandmaster!"
"Hey, keep a low profile——"
The setting sun dragged out the shadows of the two boys holding each other's back, swaying proudly.
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"Mr. Wallop, I heard yesterday that two students were in danger at the Shrieking Shack?" Professor McGonagall pushed up her glasses and asked seriously.
In the staff lounge, several other teaching assistants also looked over.
Sean nodded as usual: "My personal judgment is that it is because it has been abandoned for many years and there are creatures that appear to be non-existent."
"Non-existence?"
"Well, it feels a bit like a dementor, but I've solved it." Sean's reasons are always so legitimate.
Professor McGonagall has no doubt about him, and at the same time, she has always been assured of Sean's ability to do things.
Skipping this topic, Professor McGonagall talked about the recent events in school: "By the way, Sean, can I ask you a favor?"
"Say, Professor."
"Some new teaching assistants are coming for interviews the day after tomorrow. Could you please help me go to Hogsmeade to pick them up."
"Okay, Professor."
Professor McGonagall breathed a sigh of relief. Frankly speaking, in the position of principal, she had to worry about many more trivial things than Professor Dumbledore, so she was feeling dizzy with her work recently.
Fortunately, the people around me are very reliable... Professor McGonagall thought happily.
After looking at Sean appreciatively for a few times, she suddenly spoke again: "By the way, how is the teaching in the lower grades lately?"
Sean recalled it and said, "It's not bad. Everyone is working very hard now."
"What about you? Are you overwhelmed?"
Sean shook his head: "It's okay for me. I only have to be responsible for teaching two grades, and your Transfiguration class also exempts me from going to class."
"What about the student union?"
It was basically Hermione who was busy... Sean did not shamelessly "steal" Hermione's credit. He said honestly: "I don't do much, and Hermione is basically busy."
Professor McGonagall nodded, not surprised by Sean's laziness. After thinking for a while, she said: "I was originally considering hiring Miss Granger as a teaching assistant, but now it seems that this will make her completely overwhelmed...
…”
"It's very possible."
There are still quite a lot of vacancies for teaching staff at Hogwarts. Although there are professors responsible for each course, the number of teaching assistants is not large. With the number of students increasing significantly, it is indeed a bit busy.
As Professor Sprout has complained many times, her greenhouse currently lacks people to take care of it, and she also needs a more diligent teaching assistant to help her teach.
Professor McGonagall pondered for a while: "The number of new teaching assistants may not be enough...but there are not many trustworthy people now...Sean, do you have any recommendations?"
Who to choose... Sean held his chin and thought.
There are quite a few candidates, but he has basically absorbed them into his charity association...
The remaining candidates are either not capable enough or trustworthy enough, or they already have good jobs.
Work? Sean's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Professor, I do have a suitable candidate...you are also familiar with..."
"Who?"
"But I haven't confirmed her wishes yet... How about I ask and give you an answer before the group interview for the new teaching assistant?"
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you -"
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In a hotel in Hogsmeade, the window of the room was firmly closed, and the soft bed made a squeaking sound.
The sound gradually died down.
After a while, Sean stretched out his head, put his arm around Stephanie's smooth and white shoulders, and said with a chuckle: "It's daytime now..."
"It doesn't matter..." Stephanie's blushing face showed some laziness and enjoyment, "Maybe I will leave in two days, I can't waste time..."
Sean chuckled, put his big hand in it and moved restlessly a few times. After a few exclamations, he whispered in the girl's ear: "Maybe we don't have to leave."
"Huh?" Stephanie raised her slightly confused eyes.
"Isn't Mr. Ollivander's health in good shape again? Do you have a clue about the job you are missing that allows you to resign easily?"
"Not yet. I don't like the work at the Ministry of Magic, and there are very few jobs suitable for me."
Sean turned over and held his cheek: "What about being an assistant at Hogwarts?"
Stephanie was stunned: "Are you hiring assistant coaches again?"
"Yes, Professor McGonagall told me that there are not enough manpower in the castle now, and we need to add a batch of fresh blood, and they all need to be trustworthy - so I thought of you."
To Sean's surprise, Stephanie showed a hesitant expression.