The fat monk was here to bring a message, but he obviously had a misunderstanding and thought that Rolf was... having a tryst with Ms. Grey.
The relationship between man and ghost is still over, and the fat monk can only lament that Ms. Gray is very charming, but he doesn't know that it is obviously Helena's unilateral infatuation.
The dinner had just begun when Dumbledore stood up and left. Seeing the principal leaving, the students started discussing enthusiastically again.
Everyone was speculating whether Harry and Ron were going to be fired, or they were in a car accident, or... they had died.
In just a short while, the entire auditorium was telling the poignant story of Potter and Weasley, who stayed together and flew to hell together.
However, Dumbledore only left for ten minutes before returning to the auditorium again, followed by Professor McGonagall.
Snape didn't come back until the end of the dinner. He had a stern face, but couldn't hide the joy in his eyes.
While having dessert after dinner, Rolf saw a lot of whomping willow leaves still stuck to Snape's robe, and his heart skipped a beat.
He was still thinking about secretly picking up the remains of the Whomping Willow in the middle of the night. Could it be that Snape got there first?!
Professor Snape raised his head knowingly, and his eyes swept over Scamander without stopping, but there was still a contemptuous smile on his lips.
Dumbledore stood up. He was wearing a gorgeous sky blue robe, with a collar embroidered with silver and golden tassels decorated with fine pearls. His hair and beard, which were several feet long, were exceptionally clean and sparkling in the light of candles.
"Welcome... welcome everyone to Hogwarts for the new school year!"
"Before the dinner ends, I have a few things to say to you all... First of all, it's the way to get to Hogwarts."
Dumbledore looked around with sharp eyes and said in a deep voice:
"Taking the express train has been a school tradition for nearly two centuries and is also a requirement of the Ministry of Magic.
We prohibit students from using any means other than trains to arrive at school, including broomsticks, Muggle transportation, Apparition, etc."
"Today, two students came to school in a Muggle car and almost had an accident when they hit the Whomping Willow.
I don’t want this behavior to be pursued as an honor by you. On the contrary, this matter violates the confidentiality law and a series of other regulations.”
All the little wizards looked at Dumbledore quietly. This was the first time they had seen the principal angry.
"Of course those two students will receive the punishment they deserve, but I still want to emphasize..." Dumbledore said seriously:
“If you miss the express train, or are unable to enter platform 9?… just write a letter to the dean, and the school will send a teacher to the station to pick you up.
but!
Please don’t take it upon yourself to use your own methods to get to school!!”
The auditorium was completely silent, and the students who had actually had the idea to imitate him suddenly disappeared.
"As for the second thing..." Dumbledore cleared his throat and said with deep eyes: "
"We lost Professor Quirrell not long ago, but today we will welcome a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher - Professor Lockhart!"
Dumbledore, who had been very serious just now, suddenly showed a happy smile on his face. He seemed to be very happy about the arrival of his new colleague. He raised his arm and said:
"I am extremely moved by Professor Lockhart's dedication to education. Let us welcome him with the warmest applause."
The auditorium suddenly burst into applause and cheers, mostly from girls.
Lockhart has a great reputation and has won the Order of Merlin. The most important thing is that he is very good-looking. This alone is enough to excite the little witches.
His arrival has undoubtedly significantly improved the average appearance of the Hogwarts teaching team.
Of course, this average is still very low. After all, there are too many delays and the lower limit is too low!
For example, Snape has been ranked number one among the "professors I hate most" for eleven consecutive years.
"Thank you all for the welcome."
Gilderoy Lockhart, wearing aqua robes, stood up, looked around, and smiled with satisfaction.
When he entered the school, he thought that he would become the object of attention, because in his opinion, he was an out-and-out genius with powerful magic powers.
But in the end, he discovered that he was just an ordinary person and not the best student.
Now, after unremitting "hard work", he has returned with an honor. When he sees the old faces of the faculty and staff again, he is indescribably proud!
Lockhart coughed and said enthusiastically:
"Many years ago, I was as young as you and went to school at Hogwarts... At that time, I told myself that one day, I would definitely give back to my alma mater for the education and cultivation I received."
"Today, I have achieved some small achievements...the third-class Medal of Sir Merlin, an honorary member of the Anti-Dark Arts Alliance, and won the "Wizard Weekly" Most Charming Smile Award five times..."
"I have no intention of mentioning this, but every time I hear it mentioned by others, I always think..." Lockhart said with a satisfied smile: "It's time for me to come back, full of honors."
As a famous writer, Lockhart was good at literary talent. He carried a carefully prepared speech and said:
"I know you have never met a reliable Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, but it doesn't matter...I'm here!"
"I'm here, and your defense against dark magic will be saved!
Once I'm here, the educational standards at Hogwarts will go up!"
Applause sounded again, Lockhart raised his arm and said:
"Of course, I'm not saying that Professor Snape, who temporarily took this course before, is not good, but after all, he is just a potion-making teacher, and his level of defense against the dark arts may indeed be unsatisfactory."
Everyone looked at Snape, and his sallow face became even more yellow.
"Speaking of potions..." Lockhart grinned:
"I do have some talent in this area. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me after class. I think Professor Snape won't mind."
The students were all dumbfounded. When they looked at Snape, his face turned from yellow to black and became ugly.
"Of course." Lockhart turned around and said, "I have to thank Professor Dumbledore for giving me this opportunity. I will use my best ability to help you."
"If you don't have the energy at ordinary times, you can teach me to handle some small things. I am young and not afraid of getting tired!"
Dumbledore raised his eyebrows, and Lockhart almost said:
"You are getting old. It is better for this principal to step down and make way for others."
Lockhart was still talking nonstop, and Professor Sprout whispered:
"Merlin, how long will he continue to talk?"
"You should ask how long he will stay at Hogwarts." Professor McGonagall said softly: "I may not be able to bear him for a month."
"Professor Flitwick, is this a graduate of your college?" Professor Sprout turned around and asked.
"Every house will have a few problematic students, right?" Professor Flitwick sighed.