Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 4 The Shadow Over Hogwarts

Legend has it that Voldemort desperately wanted the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, but Dumbledore firmly refused.

Therefore, he cursed every wizard who served as a Defence Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts equally.

Since then, no Defense Against the Dark Arts professor has ever been able to teach safely into the second year.

Every year, Hogwarts has to find a new wizard to fill that position.

Faced with Dumbledore's suggestion, Levi quickly began to think.

Voldemort's curse is indeed terrifying, but as long as you are careful, it shouldn't be life-threatening.

Like Lupin the werewolf, who later held the same position but left Hogwarts unscathed.

Lupin can do it, there's no reason why he can't.

Moreover, he was accompanied by Camille, who was burdened with a powerful curse. Camille was naturally exceptionally sensitive to curses, and the two of them might be able to discover something about Voldemort's curse.

The short-term danger has been resolved, but what about the rest?

It's 1992 now, and it seems like the time for the Harry Potter storyline to begin?

Having lived in the magical world for over thirty years, he had forgotten many details from the original story.

It is foreseeable that as long as he teaches at Hogwarts, he will inevitably become involved in the main storyline.

Although the number of deaths in the book is not large, even a powerful professor like Professor McGonagall was seriously injured in the war, and Snape was killed by Voldemort with a single blow.
Even though the number of people who die in the war is not large, theoretically speaking, there is still a considerable risk involved.

But does he have any other options?
It was an unimaginable concession for Dumbledore to accept his continued research into dark magic.

We can only wait and see what happens next.

Now he has no choice but to teach at Hogwarts.

Therefore, demonstrating corresponding sincerity is the most important thing right now.

"I'm sorry, Professor, I was just too surprised—this news is incredibly flattering."

When he spoke, Li Wei had already made up his mind.

Dumbledore simply stared at him calmly, without even a smile on his face.

"It would be an honor to teach at Hogwarts, and I am delighted to accept your invitation, however..."

Li Wei downed the black tea in one gulp, his calm gaze turning serious.

Dumbledore noticed his seriousness and frowned slightly—it seemed this matter wouldn't be so easy to resolve.

Could Li Wei's request be related to black magic?

I hope he won't make any unreasonable demands.
"I can barely be considered an educator, and I have my own philosophy and pursuits regarding how to teach students."

To be forced to become a professor, and then, like Quirrell, to slack off and waste a whole year of time for all seven grades, is not Levy's style.

He won't take responsibility for other people's lives, but he also won't deliberately waste them.

"Of course, I can tell that your students are all very excellent."

That's why, if no agreement is reached this time, Dumbledore will not allow Levi to continue his activities.

Voldemort's shadow has returned, and he intends to minimize all other threats.

"If I were to become a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, I would like to teach in my own way, and the school would need to respect and cooperate with my philosophy."

"Ideas? You're not going to teach your students black magic in class, are you?"

"No, Professor, you've misunderstood me."

Levi snapped his fingers, and Barton quietly brought out two plates of Basque cake and changed their drinks.

"Judging by the standards of Hogwarts students, you are far from worthy of learning Dark Arts from me." Dumbledore gave Levi a deep look, but did not rush to speak.

But again, he wasn't in the mood to thank Barton this time—his beloved and proud student had been insulted, and as the principal, he couldn't ignore Levi's earlier remarks.

"I'd like to know—what are your teaching plans after you become a professor?"

"First, I hope to change the teaching model of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and instead abolish the small class teaching method of two houses at a time, and instead bring the students of all four houses together to have two more classes each week."

Dumbledore thought for a moment, then shook his head.

“Li Wei, if you bring together students from all four colleges, there will be more than forty people. I don’t think this teaching method is conducive to the students’ development—you can’t possibly take care of every student.”

"Of course I can. I can easily keep track of each student's learning progress through in-class quizzes and monthly exams."

"In-class quizzes, monthly exams?"

Although it was the first time Dumbledore had heard of this concept, he roughly understood what Livy meant.

"That's right. This has been implemented in Muggle education in China for a long time and has shown amazing results. Through the sea of ​​questions, they can continuously cultivate top students with excellent grades."

"Muggle education in China? You're also interested in that? Oh, by the way, you're Chinese, and your Muggle studies grade is O (Outstanding)."

When Dumbledore first heard about the concept of Muggle education, he became interested.

He considers himself an educator, and being the headmaster of Hogwarts has always been something he is proud of.

Faced with Li Wei's brand-new ideas, he quickly forgot his previous unpleasantness and began to communicate with him wholeheartedly.

The more they talked, the more amazed he became by Li Wei's innovative, or rather, professional, educational philosophy!
Every concept proposed by the other party is supported by practical teaching experience.

It was only through in-depth conversations that Dumbledore learned that ever since Levi took Jowell under his wing after graduation, he had been consciously seeking out and teaching talented students.

He proposed the concept of "teaching according to aptitude," guiding different students to understand magic through various methods, and even obtained the content of the Ministry of Magic's OWL exam subjects over the years.

After internal assessment, all students who reached the required study period achieved excellent results.

"You mean every student who reaches the required age has achieved at least six O grades?"
"Li Wei, if this is true, it is truly a remarkable educational achievement."

"Isn't it a novel and excellent idea to teach according to students' aptitude? But that's precisely why I have to refuse your previous request to merge classes—I don't think you can teach forty students according to their aptitude at the same time."

Will the heavy workload stifle students' natural instincts? They are at the age when they are most likely to cause trouble, and things may not go as you expect.

"I only provide the correct teaching; whether or not they choose to learn is their own business."

"Isn't that a bit irresponsible?"

"As far as I know, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class at Hogwarts has always been a big problem, and I thought at least I provided help to those students who wanted to improve."

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The two engaged in a series of discussions about teaching methods, which continued until dark. The students who had previously escaped returned, risking capture, out of fear, which made Dumbledore realize that they had been discussing for a full six hours.

And these students who returned made Dumbledore see the warmth hidden in Livy's teachings—their respect for Livy was absolutely genuine.

Dumbledore reluctantly ended the conversation, finally stood up, and extended his hand to Livy.

"I'm already looking forward to seeing what results you'll bring."

“I believe that even if you can only teach for a year, you will have a profound impact on the children of Hogwarts.”

"Thank you for your trust, Professor. I promise I will do my best."

Despite this expected outcome, Li Wei showed no excitement on his face; he simply extended his hand calmly.

Their two hands were clasped tightly together.

A dark cloud suddenly drifted over Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

(End of this chapter)