Hogwarts: I graduated before the system came

"Just let us sing this song in front of the Muggles."

"And see how the Muggles react."

Chapter 297 The Journey Begins

Sirius patted the two men on the shoulders and said with a smile:

"Look how scared you two are. I didn't say anything. Get in the car quickly."

After saying that, Sirius picked up the cowboy hat hanging on his waist, and put it on his head after some tricks. He looked in the direction of the two Aurors with a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth.

When they got on the bus, most of the people had already taken their seats. Harry followed Douglas' instructions and arranged that the seats by the window were occupied by young wizards from the wizarding world, and wizards of Muggle origin were also seated around them.

This is a red double-decker bus with a modified interior. The interior space has been expanded by magic, equivalent to two buses side by side, with three aisles, the middle aisle is hollowed out, and there is a 1.5-foot-high platform so that all students can see the person speaking in the middle aisle.

There is a small room on each side of the rear of the car that serves as a bathroom, and a small room next to the driver's seat is a small kitchen where a Hogwarts house-elf prepares food for everyone.

The students' seats are like normal bus seats during the day, with a small table in front of each person. At night, when the curtains are drawn, the seats will lie down and become a bed.

The Muggle-born students on the bus were amazed at the magic; they had never imagined that a bus could be operated in this way.

"Actually, Muggle buses aren't like this. They're only half the size of the ones here, and you can only sit. I once took a ten-hour bus when I was a kid. It was very tiring."

Some young wizards are popularizing the Knight Bus in the magical world to people around them.

“This is different from the Knight Bus, it’s a three-level bus and can only take three passengers on each level.

Moreover, the chairs in the carriage are not arranged neatly like this. There are all kinds of chairs, and they are placed randomly.

At night, the carriages light up and have beds with brass pillars... Will this train have beds at night as well? I wonder if we can use magic in the train.

"Is the driver in front also a wizard?"

"I think so. He's not at all curious about our conversation."

George and Fred whispered:

"Did your father participate in the modification of this car?"

"Like that car that can fly?"

After Sirius got in the car, he coughed twice, interrupting everyone's discussion.

"Ahem! Sorry to interrupt your lively discussion."

After saying that, he knocked twice on the driver's side of the window:

"Mr. Claude can start the race now, according to the established target."

Then he walked to the middle of the aisle table, took out a piece of parchment, cleared his throat, and introduced it to everyone in a serious manner:

"Hello everyone, I am Sirius Black, your tour guide for this trip. That is our driver, Mr. Claude. He is an employee sent by the Ministry of Magic who is very familiar with Muggle affairs."

Having said this, he put down the manuscript in his hand and said regretfully:

"In fact, I would rather be the driver this time, and the Ministry of Magic has agreed. But your Professor Doug, alas... there is no trust between people... He would rather trust the Ministry of Magic than me."

After hearing what Sirius said, the driver in front suddenly braked, and the car only shook slightly.

If it weren't for the fact that this man had a bad reputation and the minister also looked at him differently, he would rather not drive this bus.

Sirius' words caused the people in the car to laugh softly, but no one dared to laugh out loud.

Everyone knows that Mr. Black has a good relationship with Professor Holmes. He can call the other party Doug if they dare to say anything wrong... Is it because there is not much homework, or is it not difficult to pass the levels?

Sirius continued to read from the manuscript:

"...I'll do my best to help you understand this beautiful Muggle world (actually, I don't know much). I hope you enjoy everything here (I do). Over the next few days, we'll explore the charm of the British Muggle world together and visit a historic Muggle university. (Honestly, I think this is a great idea. I've read a lot of Muggle books and their ideas are great.)

We'll also enjoy Muggle delicacies. Please keep the environment clean and obey Muggle rules and regulations during the trip. (I suspect this is why he didn't let me drive.)

Respect Muggle customs and etiquette, and maintain good behavior... You must always be aware that in the Muggle world, you represent not only yourselves, but also the image of Hogwarts... (If there is no Slytherin in this Hogwarts, I am willing to represent it.)"

“Next, I will introduce you to the city’s history, culture, food, and attractions.

London, the world-famous Muggle city, has a long history and rich cultural heritage..."

"Tower Bridge is one of London's iconic buildings, witnessing the city's prosperity and changes. The bridge spans the Thames, connecting the South Bank and the Tower of London. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the Thames and feel the history of the city. (In fact, if you have the opportunity, you can ride a flying broom along the Thames. It feels really great.)"

"Big Ben is another iconic Muggle building in London. Together with the Houses of Parliament across the street, it forms an iconic part of London's landscape. The clock tower is 37 meters high and is one of the largest clock towers in the world. (Back then, with friends, we flew to the top of this building at night to drink and watch the night that belonged to Muggles...)"

"Anyway, I wish you a pleasant trip to London! I hope you have an unforgettable journey in London! Actually, I'm not sure what kind of trip your Professor Doug has arranged for you."

The young wizards sat on this slowly moving Muggle bus, listening to the crosstalk between Sirius Black and Professor Holmes across the air, while looking at the towering buildings and bustling crowds on both sides of the London streets.

Most of them lived far away from Muggles, and were always in a hurry during the start and end of school holidays. They rarely had the chance to leisurely appreciate such a magnificent city scene.

Looking at the various gorgeous stores decorated for the holidays, they felt at that moment that the lives of Muggles were not any more boring than those of wizards.

No matter how slow the bus was, it still took about ten minutes to reach their first stop.

Through the car window, they saw Professor Holmes standing at the edge of a small square.

At this time, they remembered that there were various professors along the way who would check the homework, but it had only been a dozen minutes of driving, and the homework was still in the suitcase. Was Professor Holmes so anxious?

Chapter 298: Encountering an Old Classmate

After the car stopped, Sirius winked at Harry, then got out quickly and walked towards Douglas.

"I've said everything you told me to do, without changing a single word. Where's Moon Face?"

As he said this, he was about to put his hand on Douglas' shoulder.

Douglas quickly dodged and said with disgust:

"Didn't I tell you to change into formal attire? Today we're visiting University College London as Hogwarts School. If you dress like this, people will think we're not a serious school.

Lupin went to Newbury, where there was a good factory, and he went there in advance to make arrangements."

Sirius blinked and said with a smile:

"Serious? Are we a serious school for Muggles? Harry, come on."

After getting off the car, Harry took out the small flag and held it high. When the little wizards saw Douglas, they all followed him obediently.

The whole team looked like a group of junior high school kids, with a few high school students following them. Fortunately, they had all been trained before and knew how to line up from tallest to shortest.

(British junior high school is five years, 11-16 years old, and sixth form (similar to high school in China) is 16-18 years old.)

Douglas said to the crowd:

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first stop on our journey, University College London..."

At this point he quietly used the sound transmission spell:

"Remember, we are from Hogwarts School in the Scottish Highlands. The purpose of our visit today is to organize outstanding students from the school to visit University College London, which is also your goal in the future..."

Sirius on the side suddenly asked:

"Doug, I remember you said before that after graduating from Hogwarts, you went to study at a Muggle university. Could it be this place?"

When the young wizards heard that their Defense Against the Dark Arts professor had studied at a Muggle university, they pricked up their ears.

Percy's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he considered finding an opportunity to ask his boss if there was any explanation for this. His boss had previously given him some books on Muggle management, which he found very interesting. He also heard that Muggles even had a special major in management.

Douglas rolled his eyes, but did not refuse to answer:

"Of course, I'd definitely choose a good school, but I originally studied at the London School of Pharmacy, which is right over there... They all belong to the London University Union. Of course, such a complicated relationship has nothing to do with you. Today you're mainly here to see how students at a Muggle university live."

Hermione raised her hand and asked:

"Professor, why are we visiting the university?"

Douglas explained:

"First, after you graduate, not all of you will stay in the wizarding world, so it's necessary to learn some non-magical skills, especially in this ever-changing Muggle world. Understanding Muggle history, culture, and science will help you better integrate into Muggle society or complete the tasks of your profession.

Second, the Muggle world ultimately accounts for a large proportion of the world, and you may need to hide your identity at some point. For example, you can obtain a legal identity by studying at a Muggle university so that you can act in Muggle society.

Third, while Hogwarts is the world's finest school of magic, it still has its limitations. You need to understand the latest in Muggle science, technology, medicine, and other fields. This knowledge, combined with the magic you learn, will bring you closer to magic. Stepping outside the confines of the wizarding world and looking at things from a Muggle perspective can broaden your horizons and sharpen your thinking.

Fourth, and most importantly, only by understanding the Muggle world can we discover potential threats and better protect the secrets of the magical world.

That's about it. Does anyone have any questions? Okay, if you don't have any questions... Oh, and one more thing: Muggle universities only accept students who have graduated from high school at the age of 18, so they are very suitable for Hogwarts graduates to further their studies.

"Hi, Douglas?"

Douglas suddenly heard someone calling him and looked to the side. He saw a boy of the same age wearing a leather jacket and a girl with glasses and blond hair standing next to him, greeting him.

Douglas quickly recalled his memory and remembered that this was his roommate at the London School of Pharmacy.

"Um, Carlisle, long time no see."

The man in the jacket rushed over and said excitedly:

"It's really you. You dropped out of school without saying a word. No one knew where you went. Hey, uncle, you're so cool!"

As he said this, he gave Sirius a thumbs up.

The corners of Sirius' mouth twitched. He was only ten years older than them, so how could he be an uncle?

Douglas quietly used the sound transmission spell to tell the young wizards watching the show:

"Remember, the first step to integrating into Muggle society is to learn to control yourself from saying the word Muggle."

After hearing this, they nodded repeatedly.

This made Carlisle, who was standing by, confused.

Douglas then smiled and said to Carlisle:

"Why are you still here? If I remember correctly, you should have graduated by now, right?"

Carlisle said excitedly:

"I've been recommended for graduate school, and I have to thank you for sharing some wonderful ideas with me. The professor said that those ideas are of epoch-making significance in the entire history of pharmacy.

By the way, what are you doing now? Do you have a girlfriend? So many girls from your school chased you, but you didn't accept them. Are you still single now?

If not, how about my girlfriend introduce you to some? She’s a sophomore at University College London, and her classmates are all young and beautiful college students.”

After these words were spoken, the group of young wizards seemed to realize that their Defense Against the Dark Arts professor seemed to be still single and mingled with a group of older wizards every day. They had never thought about this problem.

Penelope suddenly smiled and whispered to Percy:

"From what I know, quite a few girls from the previous class and our own class have written love letters to the professor. Last year, one of them even sent him a love potion. But they didn't succeed."

Percy whispered what he had heard from Bill and Charlie, that some of the professor's classmates had done this kind of thing before, and the girls who played with them later were all those the professor had experienced, so of course it was difficult to succeed.

Douglas responded with a smile:

"I'm currently a teacher at a secondary school in the Scottish Highlands. The school arranged for me to take students on a university tour to stimulate their ambitions."

Carlisle said in surprise:

"Why did you become a teacher? I always thought you were secretly accepted into a pharmaceutical company's laboratory. You have such a great talent for pharmacy. It's really a shame for a pharmacy genius to become a middle school teacher."

Sirius said proudly:

"A genius in pharmacy? If Snotlout heard this, would he regret not letting him enter the advanced...er, I mean advanced class?"

Carlisle asked curiously:

"What advanced class? Did you go to another school to study pharmacy? The London School of Pharmacy is the best pharmacy school in the world."

At this time, the people below said somewhat unconvincedly:

"The professor is our most powerful professor. He knows everything, and Hogwarts is the best in the world... woo woo..."

Before he could finish his words, a classmate with good sense quickly covered his mouth.

Douglas thought that he should not continue the conversation, otherwise this old Muggle classmate would think he was a psychopath.

"Carlisle, sorry, I have something else to do. How about we talk again when we have another chance?"

Carlisle rolled his eyes and said dissatisfiedly: xь.

"Professor? That sounds a bit unformal, so let's not talk about that. Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together, and I'll invite my professor out. I've mentioned you to him before. If you have the chance, come back and continue your studies. Maybe he'll even accept you as his graduate student. It's much more promising than being a middle school teacher. Here's my number. Call me when you're done."

After saying that, Carlisle tore off a page from the notebook in his pocket, wrote down the phone number and handed it to Douglas.

Then he made faces at the little wizards and said:

"Little ones, if you really love your 'Professor' (emphasis added) so much, you should learn to let go. His talent for pharmacy cannot be delayed because of you. Haha..."