Hogwarts: I graduated before the system came

"Please give me a set of Hogwarts first-year textbooks, in good condition..."

Douglas came out from behind the bookshelf and greeted the visitor:

"Hi, Ma'am, nice to see you again so soon..."

Mrs. Weasley, who was looking down at a book, saw that it was Douglas.

"Oh, it's Douglas. What are you doing here? Are you picking out books?

Percy, Ginny, learn from Douglas and remember to read more even if you become a professor at Hogwarts."

Ginny saw that she was seen buying old books by a Hogwarts teacher.

Her face suddenly turned red with shame.

I am also curious if the professor would also buy used books.

Percy greeted at this time:

"Hello, Professor Holmes.

I'm very sorry for not greeting you formally just now."

Douglas raised his eyebrows and said with a smile:

"You're so awkward talking to me?

Seeing that you didn't say anything just now, I thought you had forgotten about me, the boss. "

Percy shook his head.

“No, he hasn’t written to me since he graduated.

I thought...I thought..."

Douglas laughed and said:

"Thought I forgot about you?

Still think I look down on you?

Why are you so shy when talking to me?

Have you forgotten everything I taught you?"

Percy shook his head like a rattle:

"Of course I didn't forget. I actually wanted to write a letter...

only......"

Douglas looked at Percy's embarrassed look and handed him a book.

"If you don't mind, you can continue to call me Boss.

Bill wrote to me before and said that there is another class monitor in the family. Congratulations!

This book is for you, I think you will like it."

Percy took the book from Douglas - How Prefects Gain Power.

His face suddenly turned red and he looked at Douglas with admiration.

“Thank you, Boss!

Actually, I wanted to write to you before, but Bill said you were busy traveling around the world..."

This good friend of the eldest brother has always been a future mentor in his heart.

When he was still in his first year, Douglas didn't care about the difference in grade or college.

Often tell yourself some very wise stories and teach yourself some political tricks.

He also tells me a lot of truths, telling me that no matter what kind of person I become, I should never forget the importance of my family.

He is also the only one who, after hearing a first-year student say that his dream is to become the Minister of Magic,

Someone who not only didn't laugh at you, but also gave you encouragement.

Tell yourself the ancient oriental story of "Are kings, princes, generals and ministers of different species?"

In Percy's second year, Bill was Head Boy and Charlie was a Gryffindor Prefect.

Douglas often asked Percy to help him deliver fruits to professors and prefects of various colleges.

During that period, he was also taught many tips on dealing with people.

It was the first time that Ginny saw her third brother like this.

But Mrs. Weasley was not surprised, as she knew how good Douglas's relationship with Bill was when they were in school.

He is very good to his second and third sons.

It's like another big brother to them.

Douglas turned back to Mrs. Weasley, who was about to pick up a set of second-hand books in decent condition.

"Ma'am, I have prepared Ginny's textbooks. They are my gift to her for her new school.

You know, I told everyone at the beginning that whoever enrolls in the school will receive a gift from me.

Missed it though, George, Fred and Ron's.

But I still don't want to miss the Weasley princess's...

Bill has written to me many times praising Ginny...

And I'm already prepared. You can't just sell it as second-hand.

If you refuse, I will be embarrassed to accept gifts from my wife in the future."

Weasley's face paused.

A new set of textbooks for Hogwarts is not cheap, almost a month's salary for Arthur.

If Bill hadn't mentioned it, Douglas would have been a wealthy man in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds.

But usually he is quite low-key.

Perhaps Douglas was ready.

In addition, he had just experienced the embarrassment of having only one gold Galleon in the vault at Gringotts.

In the end, he nodded and did not reject Douglas' kindness.

After all, she only has this one daughter, and she wants to pamper her.

This isn't the first time Douglas has given away books.

When Percy first started school, it was Douglas who gave him new textbooks.

Mrs. Weasley stopped what she was doing and turned around and said:

"Okay, as you say.

But since you're coming to my house for Christmas this year, I'm going to let you try some of the new dishes I've developed.

Ginny, hurry up and thank Douglas, he is Bill's best friend.

When you came home as a child, he would tell you stories...

Although you may not remember it.”

Ginny blushed and whispered a thank you.

She certainly didn't have a deep impression of Douglas, as she was only five or six at the time.

The main impression comes from daily conversations at home.

Douglas smiled, ruffled her hair, and said you're welcome.

Then, he paid the unhappy shopkeeper for the book "How Prefects Gain Power".

After leaving the shop, Mrs. Weasley asked:

“Douglas, do you have any other plans?

Why don't you go to Flourish and Blotts? Today is the book signing for Gilderoy Lockhart's "Magic Me."

Douglas nodded:

"Then let's go together. I just need to go to Flourish and Blotts."

Mrs. Weasley shook her head quickly:

“Sorry Douglas, I can’t come over right now.

I need to take Ginny shopping for a robe, and other supplies.

I mean, if you have nothing else to do, you could go for a walk, or go to the Leaky Cauldron and chat with Arthur.

Meet at Flourish and Blotts in an hour.

Then, we'll have dinner together in the evening to celebrate your becoming a professor at Hogwarts..."

Chapter 10 Slaine tries to exploit a loophole in the contract

Looking at Mrs. Weasley's passionate eyes, Douglas really couldn't refuse.

Douglas originally planned to go to the Leaky Cauldron, and Percy obviously had no interest in shopping.

The two of them were chatting about their experiences over the past few years.

Percy mainly talked about what happened in school in the past few years.

When I passed by Blooms and Blotts Bookstore, I saw a lot of people gathered at the door from afar.

And there was a large banner hanging on the upper floor of the bookstore.

Gilderoy Lockhart autographs and sells copies of his autobiography, "The Magical Me," today from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The entire team seemed to be composed of people of Mrs. Weasley's age.

There stood a weary-looking wizard at the door.

Said over and over again:

"Ladies...ladies...please be quiet and please don't crowd..."

Douglas looked through the crowd and saw Slaine standing in front of him.

So he squeezed through with Percy.

He placed a hand on Slaine's shoulder and asked with a smile:

"I thought you would be checking the manuscript in the office..."

Slaine was startled and turned around quickly, only to find it was Douglas.

"How could that be possible? These are all valuable learning opportunities. What if I want to hold a book signing event like this someday?

Look at Jarvis next to Lockhart, that's his editor...

But I thought you didn't like joining in the fun.

You might as well come and take a look and learn from their experience.

I think if you hold a book signing event, it will definitely be bigger than this...

Don’t you know how many fans you have...what’s wrong?”

Although Slaine lowered his voice when he spoke later, Percy, who had been following him, obviously heard some of it.

Douglas saw a pair of surprised eyes and quickly interrupted Slaine's temptation.

Introducing the two to each other:

“This is a good friend of mine, Mr. Slane.

This is the Weasley boy, Percy."

But Percy was too confused to greet Slaine.

Excitedly asked directly:

"Does the boss also write books? What's the title? Why have I never read it?"