Professor Sprout took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked at the fruits of his labor in front of him, nodded with satisfaction, and then turned to look at Hagrid who was helping him.
"You really have no plans to build your own house here?"
"forget it."
Hagrid hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Hogwarts is my forever home."
"Albert just wants you to come and stay for a while during the summer vacation instead of staying alone in Hogwarts." Professor Sprout felt that his colleague was very stubborn and didn't know how to adapt at all.
As far as she knew, Slughorn had reserved his own house in Avalon Village a long time ago, and planned to stay here after retiring from school in two years and work as a potion consultant to start a semi-retirement life.
life.
"Hagrid, I think Professor Sprout is right. You can definitely consider Albert's proposal, and there are many people you know here." Hermione sat on the small bench in the resting area between the two.
, he cut the iced watermelon he just brought and divided it between the two of them.
"Let's forget it, I always think it will cause trouble to Albert."
Hagrid mumbled "Thank you" and reached out to take the half of the watermelon handed by Hermione. After taking a big bite, he asked vaguely: "After Professor Sprout retires from Hogwarts, will you also consider staying at Hogwarts?"
Will you settle here?"
"Albert did mention this, but it will still be a long time before I retire from Hogwarts."
Professor Sprout also thought about returning to her hometown, but since she stayed at Hogwarts, she has rarely gone back, and she doesn't have much affection for her hometown.
On the contrary, staying here is more suitable for retirement, you can continue to do the things you like, and you will be surrounded by many acquaintances, so you won't feel lonely.
"Albert will definitely leave a place for the professor." Hermione said with a smile.
"By the way, I heard that Harry Potter's house is almost ready?" Professor Sprout changed the subject.
"The overall framework of the villa has been built, and it should be completed in another ten days and a half." Speaking of the efficiency of building the house, even Hermione felt incredible.
"It's just that Harry has been working overtime recently. Ginny needs to make her own decisions about decorating the house, otherwise she will definitely..."
"I remember they are getting married." Hagrid threw the finished watermelon rind on the table next to him, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and said, "Is Harry still so busy now? How can I remember since Hagrid?
Lee has been working overtime since he became an Auror!"
"There is nothing we can do about it. Even if the Second Wizarding War is over, the British wizarding world will not be at peace."
Although Hermione said that, she actually didn't understand how the Ministry of Magic had endless work. It required a large number of Aurors to work overtime until late at night. Sometimes they even had to take turns to stay at the Ministry of Magic, eating, drinking, and defecating.
I even slept in the Ministry of Magic.
Even Ginny complained about this matter more than once. She felt that if Aurors were really so busy every day, she persuaded Harry to give up his job as Auror. After all, work is not everything in life.
"The Ministry of Magic is really not peaceful lately," Hagrid muttered.
"It's really not peaceful. I heard that Albert said he wanted to find a guard. This is probably one of the reasons why he wants you to stay. After all, you are a professional."
Of course, Hermione herself didn't believe this. Albert was indeed looking for a reliable guard, but it was definitely not what she said.
Somehow, since Hermione became Albert's lover, she has become better and better at lying.
"Does Albert think it's unsafe here too?"
Hagrid was very puzzled by this. You must know that the members of the Defense Association all live here. They participated in the Second Wizarding War, and their combat effectiveness is not inferior to the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic.
"Anyway, after the last werewolf attack, Albert began to strengthen the vigilance around the village, saying that it was to prevent similar things from happening here!" Hermione paused, then lowered her voice and explained: "Albert was worried that someone would
To attack here like crazy, he must consider everyone's safety."
"What do you mean?" Hagrid didn't understand what Hermione said.
"The group of purebloods who supported Voldemort once used the Inferi as bargaining chips to threaten the Ministry of Magic. So is it possible that they used werewolves as bargaining chips?" Hermione expressed Albert's concerns, "Although most of the Inferi have been killed.
The Ministry of Magic sent Aurors to clean it up, but there can be werewolves without the Inferi. Creatures like werewolves can be produced in batches if those guys are willing. After all, even ordinary people will be bitten by a werewolf on their fingers during the full moon.
You will also be directly infected into a werewolf."
"Already have evidence?" Professor Sprout looked shocked, probably not expecting that group of purebloods to be so crazy.
"Albert said that this was not a difficult matter. Once those guys were cornered, they would do anything. That's why Minister Kingsley did not take rash action."
Hermione didn't think Albert was being alarmist. At least be prepared in advance. Even if you were attacked by a werewolf, you would be prepared. Otherwise, if dozens of werewolves came at once and were caught off guard, no matter how powerful the residents of Avalon were.
Bad luck.
"What are you talking about?"
After completing the strengthening of the surrounding warning magic, Albert stopped by to see the progress here.
Professor Sprout's efficiency was much higher than he expected.
"Werewolf attack."
Hermione handed the remaining piece of watermelon to Albert.
"You really need to be vigilant about this matter. Although those things will only turn into werewolves during the full moon, werewolves themselves are very dangerous. It is best not to come into contact with them during the full moon." Albert took a bite of the watermelon and was very surprised.
It's sweet and juicy, but it's not iced. It would taste better if it was slightly iced.
Professor Sprout suddenly remembered something and asked, "Minerva asked me to ask you if you have finished compiling the book?"
"What book?" Hermione was also curious.
"Defense Against the Dark Arts Textbook, a book similar to the "Self-Defense Guide", is a book I compiled based on my understanding of Defense Against the Dark Arts during my seven years at school. The upper-level part has been completed and should be enough. Just like
If you want to completely perfect it, it will probably take a few more years of refinement.”
"Everyone is looking forward to your new book."
Professor Sprout was indeed looking forward to seeing Defense Against the Dark Arts being messed up in the cursed fifty years. It would also be a good thing if someone could standardize the content of Defense Against the Dark Arts books like the Book of Spells.
"I dare say that as long as you complete it, you will definitely be remembered by countless people like Miranda Gorshak." Hermione was very happy for Albert.
"He is no longer needed. Don't forget that Albert killed Voldemort." Hagrid muttered in a low voice. He felt that Albert was famous enough now.