Hogwarts: This professor is too Muggle.

Chapter 90 You are much more generous than a certain principal
Muggle Studies Professor's office.

Melvin sat behind the desk, unscrewed a brand new ink, took out a seldom-used feather pen, dipped it in the ink. It was the signature product of Wenrenju Feather Pen Shop, and the ink was filled with the fragrance of the woods after the rain.

I casually wrote down a few names on a piece of paper, and my thoughts gradually became clearer.

"The Daily Prophet, Barnabas Guffey, Rita Skeeter..."

He thought about the conversation in the pub during the day and the editor-in-chief who was as shrewd as an old fox.

Hundreds of years ago, a wizard tried to teach a troll to dance ballet. Since then, Barnabas became Silly Barnabas. Many people used this to spread the idea that Muggles and trolls were inferior creatures that could not communicate. This story was made into a tapestry and left in Hogwarts, and is still laughed at by many students today.

Barnabas inherited the name of their ancestors and also inherited that enlightened ideology.

This time the result was not a laughing stock. He actively interacted with Muggles, learned the brilliant culture created by Muggles, drew nutrients from it that were beneficial to himself, and created the unique wizard newspaper "The Daily Prophet".

Attract attention, maintain neutrality, and make small profits but quick turnover...

When the Shadow Mirror was first unveiled, the Daily Prophet took a wait-and-see approach, reporting the case as if it were normal news. Umbridge filed a lawsuit, but Headmaster Dumbledore and Ms. Marchbanks used the Wizengamot to force the case to be dismissed, and they continued to wait and see.

Even after the film was successfully released, some of its content even touched Fudge's bottom line, but Yingjing continued to operate smoothly and earn excess profits.

Barnabas Guffey was finally convinced that this mirror would change the entire wizarding world, so he went straight to Melvin, hoping to use the news program to take advantage of this opportunity and expand the influence of the Daily Prophet.

Cautious, shrewd, ambitious, and adventurous...

To be honest, this is an old fox with the qualities of a successful person.

The Daily Prophet firmly holds the top spot among British wizarding newspapers, reaping huge profits every year from the Ministry of Magic and pure-blood families alone, not to mention other advertising revenues. Barnabas Guffey is worth a fortune.

During the Wizarding War, the newspaper helped to deliver news, publish obituaries, mourn the dead, and distribute news of Voldemort's downfall to the whole of Britain as soon as possible. After the war, it helped to restore order and maintain stability, and did not completely become a puppet of the Ministry of Magic. The editor-in-chief accumulated some reputation and was very respected.

In a sense, he is actually very similar to Dumbledore.

The Magic Mirror Club does need other wizards to produce programs and participate in the development of the Shadow Mirror, but he cannot occupy a dominant position. The pulling and deterrence during the day is for smooth cooperation in the future, and the timing is indeed not ripe now.

"How can we get the Ministry of Magic to cooperate?"

"I'm not sure if this kind of cooperation can be directly put to a vote in the Wizengamot."

"Or maybe just let Fudge abdicate, frame him, and create some scandal..."

Melvin stopped talking in time, shaking his head. He felt that he had been in Hogwarts for too long and had picked up Slytherin's bad habits.

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door.

"Dong dong..."

"Please come in."

The lock was turned and the wooden door was pushed open. Harry, Ron and Hermione walked into the office, looking at everything in the room with wide eyes and curiosity. Last time they followed Malfoy and did not disturb him rashly, so this was their first time here.

There were bookshelves with many empty spaces, a desk with a smooth surface, and a mirror on the shelf, which was much smaller than the one used in the auditorium during the performance... The whole room gave people a very special impression, it was neat and clean, and the layout was very particular, giving people an indescribable feeling.

Harry and Ron were both a little reserved.

Hermione felt she was more familiar with the professor, so she took the initiative to speak: "Professor Lewynter, Percy said you wanted to see us, what's going on?"

Melvin smiled and said, "The box office statistics for the film are out. I'm looking for you, the leading actors, to discuss your salaries and share of the profits."

"?"

The three of them tilted their heads, looking puzzled.

Normally, when shooting and producing any program, the remuneration and profit sharing are negotiated in advance. However, the situation in the magic world is special, and the situation of Shadow Mirror is also special. At that time, Professor Melvin had no professional ethics and used the case of the young dragon Norbert to deceive and coerce the three students. They were young and ignorant, and signed the contract without knowing what was going on.

First they coerce others to work, and then give them some compensation afterwards. It sounds a bit like an illegal organization.

Harry and the others thought that dealing with Norbert's troubles was their reward, but they didn't expect that there would be subsequent gains, and the gains were very considerable.

"Let me make it clear to you first. This film is not an adventure. Your contributions will not be divided according to your performance. Dumbledore's house rewards for the three of you are similar, but the film is calculated based on your screen time. Your compensation will be different."

Melvin thought that he was different from those hairy-hearted dark wizards. Considering that the workers he employed were child laborers and the remuneration was not a casual payment, this salary was already very generous.

"Harry's pay is two thousand Galleons, Hermione and Ron, you both get one thousand Galleons."

"..."

Three people were sitting on a long sofa across from me, separated by a square low table or coffee table. When they heard this number, they were stunned. They opened their eyes wide and stood there in a daze.

Melvin poured them some iced pumpkin juice. "I won't hide it from you. During the Easter holiday, the film earned me a full 100,000 Galleons. As the protagonists, you only got 4,000 of that. Don't you think that's unfair?"

Ron was still in a daze.

Hermione wondered how much a thousand Galleons would convert to pounds.

Harry was the first to react and shook his head, "Of course not, Professor."

"Protecting the Philosopher's Stone was an act of our own accord. All in all, we probably violated two hundred school rules. We weren't expelled, and we even received points as a reward from the academy. We're already very satisfied."

Harry paused. "Professor, you've turned our recent reckless behavior into a wonderful adventure, making our name known throughout Britain. This is already an unexpected gain."

Hermione nodded. "Professor, you were the one who actually pushed for all the related work, including the production and promotion of the shadow mirrors, extracting memory images, and sending the recordings to wizard taverns across the country... Strictly speaking, we were just chosen."

Ron thought about what they said, and instantly came to his senses. He nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, one thousand Galleons is also very good."

The Weasleys' vault had never been filled with so many Galleons. He was already thinking about how he would receive his parents' praise when he got home. He would go home that evening and prepare some taunts about George and Fred, then pretend to say them casually and laugh at them!

Let’s see who still says he is the most useless child in the family!

"..."

The three people's answers were completely beyond their age, and Melvin was a little confused.
Harry, in particular, didn't care about the amount of Galleons at all. He sorted out his thoughts and saw the essence in a short time. He said that the adventure was their spontaneous behavior to protect the Philosopher's Stone, not for filming a movie, and the current gains were all unexpected surprises.

Is it because there are too many Galleons in the Potter family's treasury that they regard money as dirt?
Or is it that he is subtly influenced by the remnant soul of Voldemort and will deal with these things instinctively?
Thinking back carefully, Harry enrolled in school last September. Although he was perfunctory in his homework, was always late for class, and liked to chat and whisper in class, he left a good impression on other professors...except Snape.

"Maybe he's just naturally emotionally intelligent..."

Melvin muttered to himself, waved his hand and let the teapot filled with pumpkin juice float to the side, and distributed some snacks to them. He did not continue to dwell on the amount of remuneration, but asked about the impact they had suffered recently.

The real-life events, after being edited and pieced together, are presented through the lens of the film, stripping away the trivial details. The music and visuals amplify their wit and bravery, showcasing an extremely powerful charisma in the characters. The castle is mostly populated by immature students, and after this ordeal, they perceive the three as radiating divine light.

Wherever they go, there are people following them. During meals, there are always people coming up to talk to them, expressing admiration and praise for them, and some even convey admiration and praise on behalf of their parents.

Even the Slytherin students looked at them with a much softer gaze.

"Yesterday I was using the bathroom on the third floor, and Justin from Hufflepuff was waiting outside the cubicle to say hello to me. I didn't know how to respond to him." Harry looked helpless.

Melvin laughed dumbly. "This situation will continue for a while. When you are publicly scolded by Professor Snape in Potions class and criticized by Professor McGonagall for your perfunctory homework in Transfiguration class, they will probably realize that the legendary Harry Potter is just a first-year student and not that magical."

"Like the beginning of the term," Harry mused.

Hermione also breathed a sigh of relief.

She used to be a nerd with no popularity, but recently she has become a popular topic girl. People always focus on her, and it feels like there are vines of devil's snare swaying behind her, making her very uncomfortable.

"Actually, I think being famous feels pretty good." Ron was the only one who held a different opinion, and his friends all looked at him with disdain.

"I agree with Ron. A famous witch once said that it's best to become famous early..."

Melvin was not in a hurry and chatted with a few people slowly. He was actually more concerned about the changes in magic power.

He originally thought that he was the only one who had received the gift from the Horned Water Serpent and could influence others to gather magic power, but Nicolas Flamel's narration made him realize that this was not unique and that many wizards exhibited this trait.

So he wanted to see if the three little wizards had changed.

In the original story, Harry's growth rate was indeed faster than that of a normal wizard. He could compete with the professor in the third grade, faced Voldemort in the fifth grade, and directly defeated the most powerful dark wizard in history in the seventh grade.

Melvin suspected there was an influence, but there was no sign of it yet.

He drank cup after cup of iced pumpkin juice, and the seemingly small teapot could never be emptied. The various snacks were quite delicious, but as lights-out time was approaching, Ron became a little impatient.

"Professor, um..." Ron lowered his head and stared at the tip of his shoes. His voice was muffled and he asked awkwardly, "I want to ask, when will we get the film remuneration?"

"I certainly can't just give you this amount of Galleons and have you drag them back in a suitcase, right? I plan to give it to Professor McGonagall, who will then pass it on to your parents."

Melvin answered casually. He saw Ron's tense shoulders relax across from him, as if this casual attitude made him feel better.

Compared to Harry, whose ancestors were wealthy, and Hermione, who came from a wealthy family, Ron was indeed a little embarrassed in this regard. His wands were all left over from other family members.

Harry scratched his head. "Who's going to keep my share, Hagrid?"

"..."

Everyone present was silent.

Melvin took a sip of iced pumpkin juice to calm himself down.

The students' problems are so complicated that it's no wonder Professor McGonagall is always so serious.

"I'll talk to Dumbledore and Hagrid and find time to take you to Gringotts and deposit it in your family vault."

"Oh."

"Professor, I have another question."

Hermione, who had always been a worry-free person, also raised her hand and said weakly, "I don't want Galleons. Can I get something else in exchange?"

"..."

Melvin looked into the little witch's bright eyes and said, "What's the reward? You tell me."

"I want the professor to be my tutor."

"?"

Seeing hope, Hermione immediately began to explain, "Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick have to take care of the entire class, so the content is basically textbook knowledge, and even if they expand on it, it's limited. Some of the areas I'm interested in are extracurricular, and although I can ask them after class, it's too troublesome to ask them one by one, so I'd like to ask the professor to be my tutor."

According to Gringotts' exchange rate, one gold Galleon is worth about five pounds, and one thousand Galleons is five thousand pounds. It seems like a huge amount, but for a private dental clinic, it is really nothing.

Girls raised in such families know what is truly valuable.

"..."

Melvin hesitated for a moment, as if considering the feasibility of this plan.

Harry's eyes lit up, and he remembered the water ball magic he had often seen recently, the whirlpool that swallowed the Howling Letter, which looked cool and handsome.

Hermione had also explained the tricks of spellcasting to them and had them practice using leaves. Harry could now help deal with some Howlers, but his spellcasting was not as swift and powerful as Hermione's, and it always felt like something was missing.

If I could get some guidance from Professor Levent...

The Potter family's gold coins filled up half of the treasury, and Harry was not short of money to spend. He immediately said, "I want to switch to the professor's tutoring too!"

Ron's face flushed red. He wanted to keep up with his friends, but he couldn't open his mouth.

That was a thousand Galleons, and the Weasley vault couldn't even muster a thousand Sickles. With that money, he could get a new wand, his mother could get a new saucepan and spatula, and Ginny could buy brand new textbooks for next year's school instead of the same embarrassing old ones he had...

In short, Harry and Hermione could give up the money, but he really couldn't let it go.

Ron lowered his head again, trying hard not to attract their attention.

"Why would I refuse? Your salary is much more generous than the principal's..."

Melvin also wanted to observe the growth of their magic power, so he nodded and agreed.

As for Ron next to him...

Melvin calmly withdrew his gaze, glanced at the wall clock, and chuckled softly, "It's almost time. Let's stop here for today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me."

"Goodbye Professor."

"Goodnight Professor."

"..."

(End of this chapter)