Hogwarts: The Witch Education Handbook

Rita Skeeter is a name that Sean is familiar with.

If we remove the stereotypes about her from the movies, she is undoubtedly a very capable witch.

Strictly speaking, she and Sean are still in the same profession.

Early in her writing career, Rita wrote a biography of Armando DiPet, titled "Armando DiPet: Master or Fool?".

This book is based on many of her later works and may also be an exaggeration of him to generate controversy and thus gain more popularity and fame.

As for the book, it naturally became a wildly popular bestseller.

Early in her career, Skeeter also quoted a review of Kenny Worthy Whisp's Quidditch, writing, "The worst book I've ever read."

In the original book, Dumbledore also gave her high praise—her writing was "charmingly obnoxious."

Her professional competence is evident from this.

In fact, the two had met once before, six years ago.

During the semester that Sean was about to graduate, she was invited by Dumbledore to give a speech at Hogwarts.

At the time, the speaker's identity caused quite a stir at the school.

Ron Carne speculated that she was a fine Auror or Minister for Magic; while Jacob's cousin thought she might be the person Dumbledore had been searching for.

Professor McGonagall introduced her to the entire school in full view of everyone, and she introduced herself as a highly acclaimed writer for the Daily Prophet.

She then gave a speech, saying that the entire wizarding world was curious about what was happening inside Hogwarts.

Rita pointed out that Hogwarts boasts its most promising student body in years, representing the future of British wizarding. Their passion and talent will undoubtedly inject new vitality and innovation into the wizarding world...

She emphasized that these students are a valuable asset to our society...

At the same time, Rita also mentioned that although these students are very talented, they also face various challenges and pressures. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on both the students' physical and mental health and their moral character, and to be prepared to do both things equally.

Throughout this process, students must uphold the leadership of the Ministry of Magic, adhere to its fundamental principles, and consistently implement the Dumbledore-centric ideology within the Hogwarts campus...

Finally, she called on all Hogwarts faculty and staff to lead by example, setting a good example for students and guiding them toward success...

In order to find the student that Rita described as "the smartest at Hogwarts," Dumbledore allowed the Daily Prophet to observe and hold a friendly competition, with the winner to be featured on the front page of the Daily Prophet.

Sean had a great chance of winning the match, but Rita's impeccable British civil servant-like speech awakened his long-dormant bloodline and memory, so he deliberately lost by one point to Daniel Bagman, the son of Ludo Bagman, the Director of Magical Sports.

Sean has regretted this ever since.

Because one night not long after, he suddenly recalled that a few years later, during the Fire Cup Triwizard Tournament, Ludo Bagman had fled in panic because he owed the fairies a huge debt, thus ending his career as director prematurely.

This discovery kept him tossing and turning for several nights in a row, unable to sleep well.

Interestingly, before Ludo fled in panic, he still owed the Weasley brothers a gambling debt, so much so that the Weasley brothers spent an entire year tracking Bagman, trying to get their money back.

Getting back to the point, the reason Sean asked Kramer that question was because he was afraid of running into this troublesome reporter.

He knew all too well how formidable this "famous" reporter was—she could throw away all journalistic ethics for the sake of popularity, crushing them bit by bit with her high heels, and she even went so far as to fabricate fake news to grab attention.

Sean knew very well that if she set her sights on him, his life would never be peaceful again.

"Could you... give me a different reporter?" Sean asked tentatively.

Kramer understood Sean's concerns. Rita's reputation in the industry was mixed; some considered her a liar and a con artist, while others saw her as a "master of marketing through language."

"I'm sorry..." Kramer seemed somewhat embarrassed, "This matter has already been settled with Mr. Barnabas, so we're changing the press conference at this last minute..."

This would make it seem like you're very dissatisfied with Rita, thus incurring her wrath.

Sean mentally filled in the blanks that Kramer hadn't said aloud.

Seemingly worried that his junior Sean might misunderstand his intentions, Kramer quickly added, "If you're unwilling to give that lady an exclusive interview, we can just decline. We can say you're unwell or busy preparing for the next semester's teaching and don't have time for an interview."

"Furthermore, you don't need to worry about communication with Mr. Barnabas; I will take full responsibility. After all, it was my oversight that I didn't inform you about this matter beforehand."

Kramer looked at Sean apologetically; he hadn't expected his junior to seem to have some issues with Rita...

Sean thought for a moment, then nodded. "No need to trouble you, senior. I think... I can handle her."

Upon hearing Sean's decision, a hint of surprise flashed in Kramer's eyes. "Junior, are you sure?" he asked again to confirm.

"Um."

"That's good." Kramer breathed a long sigh of relief after Sean confirmed it again.

"Junior, you don't need to worry too much. Although Rita's report is somewhat..." Kremer paused, seemingly searching for the right words in his mind, "it is a bit exaggerated, but it's all for the sake of effect."

"That's why her reports always attract a large readership, which is undoubtedly beneficial for your exposure."

"And," Kramer continued, "we had already spoken to her beforehand, so she knows what to say and what not to say...we were prepared."

Sean felt a little relieved after hearing this.

Everyone hates trouble, and he was no exception. He didn't want to be bothered by trivial matters for no reason. At the same time, he sincerely hoped that Rita could fully understand what the honest senior Kramer had said to her before and not do anything that would cause him to misunderstand.

Otherwise, he has...

He really didn't want to resort to any "special" methods unless absolutely necessary...

It was already afternoon when Sean left the Murmuran Book Company.

The sunlight slanted across the street, casting a golden glow over the bustling alley.

Sean headed south in the direction of the Obscure Books, intending to dispose of the robe in his briefcase that was stained with Ron's tears and snot at the secondhand robe market.

But then he saw a familiar figure...