Chapter 20 Professor McGonagall thanks Master Tian Hui for today's chapter)
Professor McGonagall pressed her forehead and declared again: "He just came, sir. He needs to go in first to apply for a pass."
The wizard curled his lips and said casually: "That's not okay. The rules are the rules. I can't let him in without a pass. I have to be responsible for my position."
Xing Ze took a few steps forward and tried to persuade Professor McGonagall before his anger exploded: "Professor, there must be another way."
"No." The old professor's face turned red with anger, "I expected it to be like this. Listen up, Mr. Janitor, this is Hogwarts, a school, not the Ministry of Magic. The gentleman in front of you yesterday
He saved the train at night and he didn't deserve this kind of insult."
"Madam, please calm down." The wizard at the door was frightened. "I don't think you want me to blow the whistle."
"Blow, sir, blow. I want to see who can stop a Hogwarts lecturer from entering Hogwarts."
Before things got out of hand, Xing Ze took out a few coins from his pocket, put them in the palm of his hand, and then quickly held the wizard's hand.
"Friend, it's getting cold." He said with a smile, "I think you should buy a hat."
The gatekeeper skillfully retracted his hand, and the fear on his face disappeared, replaced by a polite smile. He quickly waved his wand, and the door slowly opened.
"Oh, I remembered that your letter had the seal of the Ministry of Magic. Damn it, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Yes, why didn't I tell you earlier? Xing Ze smiled slightly and asked Professor McGonagall to go first.
The professor glared at the janitor and walked into the school angrily, followed closely by Xing Ze.
They walked in the large courtyard outside the library, on the old road paved with rectangular stones in the middle of the lush green lawn. Strange memories came to mind, and Xing Ze remembered that his predecessor had sat in this vibrant area.
Reading book on the lawn.
"You shouldn't be like that." Professor McGonagall frowned.
"What shouldn't be done? Oh, do you mean giving money?" Xing Ze shrugged, "Don't worry, professor, I guarantee that the big families who come to visit the children will give more than me."
"Merlin's Beard, you saved a whole train of people, he should at least be polite to you."
"That's not my fault alone, professor. Besides, you have to abide by the rules of the game. It's like playing chess."
But compared to playing chess, the system of this game itself will take you forward step by step, you just need to follow the steps.
"This is part of the reason why I left the Ministry of Magic." Professor McGonagall calmed down, "Forget it, don't talk about the bad things, tell me what position they gave you."
When this was brought up, Xing Ze didn't know how to answer. After thinking about it, he decided to answer truthfully: "Magic Maintenance Department."
Professor McGonagall stopped in surprise, "For Merlin's sake, they actually sent you to the maintenance department. This is simply unreasonable."
"I think it's pretty good. The work is easy and free, and you earn a lot of money. As you know, professor, they don't like outsiders, especially those from the East."
"They also dislike women, half-bloods and Muggles." Professor McGonagall added, "You could have accomplished a lot, Xing Ze, it's such a pity."
"Didn't I accomplish something big?" Xing Ze joked.
"Oh, come on, as far as I know, the Ministry of Magic will not create a yellow-skinned mixed-race hero. At most, they will give you a few compliments, both mild and moderate."
"I'd rather they wouldn't bother me."
The two of them were chatting and walking towards the central tower. Because of yesterday's train incident, the interview for the new teacher was scheduled for today.
Professor McGonagall told Xing Ze that Dumbledore wanted to talk to him alone. He walked from the courtyard to the interview room in the central tower. The considerate professor did not mention anything about last night.
Xing Ze was very grateful for this. He was in a mess now, and many things made him breathless.
Thanks to the quiet time in the carriage, he sorted things out a little to distinguish between urgent and urgent matters. Take now, for example, he is about to face the world's number one legendary mage, and he must think of words to avoid losing his mind.
This solid ally.
After Professor McGonagall took Xing Ze to the corridor outside the interview room, she gently patted his shoulder. She said apologetically: "I'm so sorry, Xing Ze, things shouldn't be like this."
"This is not your fault, Professor, you don't need to apologize." Xing Ze shook his head and said, "Oh, there is something I would like to ask you for help with."
"kindness?"
"It's about the raven that brought me the message..."
"Oh, Merlin's beard." Professor McGonagall patted his heart with his hand, "Excuse me, Xing Ze, the school has lost a lot of owls recently, and we have to use ravens again."
"It's nothing." Xing Ze said hurriedly, "I was wondering if I could borrow that raven for a while. My owl, poor guy, is sick."
"Of course, if you don't mind." Professor McGonagall agreed readily, but she looked a little sad.
Of course Xing Ze wouldn't care about the stupid rumors that ravens would bring bad luck. Being able to keep Blue Beak by his side would be better than anything else.
Looking at Professor McGonagall's thoughtful look, out of curiosity and occupational disease, Xing Ze asked: "Um, are you okay, Professor? If it's inconvenient, I'll go to the owl manager myself."
"No, it doesn't matter to you." The professor sighed, "I just thought of an annoying person. Okay, I have to go, Xing Ze. You can go in again after the interview is over."
After saying goodbye to Professor McGonagall, Xing Ze sat down on a bench in the corridor. Near the interview room, there was also a young girl sitting. She looked down at a thick book and muttered something.
Xing Ze took a few glances and saw that it was a book about ancient runes. An interviewer? He guessed in his mind.
The selection of teachers at Hogwarts is extremely strict, except for those appointed by Dumbledore. At Hogwarts, teachers are divided into three levels: lecturers, teachers and professors.
Lecturer is the easiest position to obtain, divided into external lecturer and long-term lecturer. Generally speaking, the position of lecturer is given to celebrities with social influence and rich knowledge. They will not teach at Hogwarts for a long time.
He will leave in a year or two, and the unreliable Gilderoy Lockhart is a typical example.
If you want to teach at Hogwarts for a long time and become a teacher, you must pass complicated written examinations and interviews. As for professors, you must be evaluated based on your overall performance.
Probably feeling his presence, the girl raised her head and looked over. She looked a little confused. She was about 20 years old, with chocolate-colored hair, skin as delicate as porcelain, large eyes, and light golden eyes.
The lips are thin and upturned, and the shell teeth inside can be vaguely seen.
Very beautiful. Xing Ze sighed inwardly, and then looked at her outfit. The classic black wizard robe was very ordinary but also very practical.