Hogwarts: I graduated before the system came

Don't doubt the conservatism of the magical world.

Dumbledore had a smile on his face, as if Douglas had finally asked a brilliant question.

"Merlin's socks, I have to say, this is a really strange coincidence.

Last year, a first-grader held up this book and asked me if I was a great magician.

I accidentally noticed the author of that book...

'The flat-headed brother who loves eating bananas'..."

Through his half-moon glasses, Dumbledore's eyes looked a little devious.

Douglas once again lamented that the world is really small.

Who would have thought that a Hogwarts student would go and read books about magic and otherworldly realms from the Muggle world?

Even more coincidentally, he asked Dumbledore the same question.

Because of the sentence "Are you a great magician?"

Douglas also asked Dumbledore!

Chapter 3: Principal, I have no sympathy for evil

Dumbledore took a sip of his tea and continued:

"Whether it's the Muggle version or the wizarding version, the theories in the book are very good.

It can be seen that you are not talking nonsense. I have tried some of the spells and they actually work.

Your mention in the Witcher version

'Imagination is more important than magic!'

'The essence of magic is to change the world from within!'

I totally agree. It’s hard for me to imagine that you could understand these things when you were still a child…”

Douglas suddenly understood something, perhaps these were the reasons why he was able to pass the interview application.

Suddenly, Dumbledore changed the subject.

"So, I'm very curious, Douglas, why did you choose Hogwarts to teach?

Or why did you choose Defense Against the Dark Arts?

From my school days to reading your book, I feel that Charms class is more suitable for you.

Of course, Filius has no plans to retire at the moment.

I still remember when I was in school,

Filius praised you for transforming the Lumos Charm into a spell that could counter the Dark Arts...

So I’m still curious why you…”

When he said this, Douglas felt a sharp gaze staring at him.

He shrugged casually and said:

“In fact, the outside world is full of troubles, and interactions between people are full of intrigue and deception.

This is true in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds.

Even the intrigues of the magical world are more dangerous, which is very unfavorable for my writing.

This reminds me of the time when I was studying at Hogwarts.

Hogwarts is like an ivory tower.

Oh, it seems that your knowledge of Muggles is not that comprehensive.

The ivory tower here has a new meaning in the Muggle world, and it is different from the meaning in the Bible."

Seeing that Dumbledore was confused about his use of the word ivory tower, Douglas had to use a more ancient word to explain.

“In my opinion, Hogwarts is a place that is like a utopia in the real world, although it also has various troubles.

But generally speaking, the minds of the people here are relatively simple.

Of course, there is one main reason...

That’s when I hit writer’s block…”

Dumbledore frowned slightly, expressing his confusion.

Douglas smiled awkwardly:

"Professor, since you have read the book 'Master of All Professions', you will find that the book was discontinued eight months ago, regardless of whether it is the wizarding world version or the Muggle world version.

In fact, the information I can find is too little, and most of it is from the Muggle world.

As you know, I started writing novels in my first year, thanks to the help of the Hogwarts Library...

Also, because I haven't updated for too long, some readers and fans from the Muggle and wizarding worlds have become dissatisfied with me...

I heard that some extreme fans are already searching for me... I mean, they're looking for me everywhere..."

After hearing Douglas's words, Dumbledore nodded as if understanding.

He looked at Douglas with a smile and said playfully:

“I understand, I understand.

I also have some fans who send me some weird and dangerous things.

Simply because they wanted to verify whether I was too old to move.

But don’t worry, I think except for a few friends who know you very well, it would be difficult for others to find out that you are the author of these best-selling books.”

At this point, Dumbledore winked playfully, indicating that he felt the same helplessness.

Then he looked at Douglas again with a scrutinizing eye.

This made Douglas very confused. Since his answer was fine, why did Dumbledore still react like this?

Or did my appearance disrupt Dumbledore's original plan?

Dumbledore quickly explained why.

"Mr. Douglas, I remember that you and Quirinus had a good relationship during your time at school, right?"

Douglas recalled briefly that Dumbledore was talking about his then Muggle Studies professor, Professor Quirinus Quirrell.

At first, I suspected that the other party was Harry Potter's first-year Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.

However, as one of the best graduates of Hogwarts, he stayed on as a professor after graduation.

Quirinus Quirrell, who is even privately regarded by some gossipers as the next Head of Ravenclaw.

It was obvious that he was not the same person as the stuttering Quirrell who was hanging around with the dying Voldemort.

Probably just the same surname.

In addition, the other person has a good personality and knowledge, and also because he likes traveling.

Overall, the two had a good relationship during their time at school.

We even kept in touch after graduation, until more than two years ago when he said he was taking a year off to visit Albania, and we lost contact after that.

Looking at Dumbledore's expression, Douglas wondered if something had happened to him.

"Well, Professor, as you know I'm a Muggle-born, so I have an advantage in Quirinus's class."

Dumbledore nodded, then said:

"Is this also why you applied for Defense Against the Dark Arts?"

"???"

Douglas was even more confused. What did his application for the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor have to do with Quirinus?

Seeing Douglas's puzzled expression, Dumbledore's harsh application softened slightly.

Explained: "Last school year, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor was Quirinus, and he..."

"what!"

Douglas was very surprised. He always thought that Quirrell from the Defense Against the Dark Arts class was brought back from outside by Dumbledore.

He really didn't know about Merlin's torn pants. Perhaps the original novel mentioned it. But the last time he read the original novel, it had been more than 30 years.

He had long forgotten the details in the original work.

But that doesn't matter now.

From what Dumbledore said, it was obvious that he suspected that he was the second candidate sent by Voldemort.

According to Dumbledore's habit, if there is any doubt,

He certainly wouldn't mind being treated as a minor boss on Harry's way to victory.

What should I do! What should I do! Help online!

If it weren't for this damn system, it would be useless at the critical moment.

I'm here to apply for a job to unlock the system, not to be the boss of elementary school students.

Douglas soon calmed down, sorted out his thoughts and said:

“Professor, the last time I contacted Quirinus was over two years ago. He said he was taking a year off to go to Albania.

We haven't had any contact since then.

I don't even know when he will return to England and become the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts.

But I heard from my editor before that the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts last school year was a man who wore a garlic-smelling scarf and stuttered!

This seems... a little different from the elegant Quirinus.

Professor, if possible, could you tell me about it?

And where is he now?

Could this position really be cursed?"

Although Douglas used a trick to turn the tables,

But he was indeed very confused. He could never imagine that the two Quirrells were actually the same person.

Now he really needs to understand what happened.

Although he still remembered the general plot, he had not done so since he came to Hogwarts to study.

He didn't believe that nothing would change after this little butterfly flapped its wings.

Dumbledore really didn't expect Douglas to be so direct and actually ask about the curse directly.

He was also very worried, worried that he had guessed wrong and the other party had given up the job because of the curse rumors.

I have to look for a new professor again. I am so tired.

Dumbledore watched as Douglas slowly recounted the events of the previous school year regarding Professor Quirrell.

"Douglas, you have to know that studying black magic is very dangerous. It can change a person's mind without them realizing it..."

When mentioning Voldemort behind Quirrell's head, Dumbledore observed Douglas carefully and saw that he was not panicked like ordinary wizards after hearing Voldemort's name, which made him feel a little relieved.

Douglas was not idle either.

Say the right words at the right time.

“Wow! —Is this even possible?”

"Oh!—this is nonsense!"

"Hey!—that's what's wrong with him!"

Yo! — Never heard of it!

"Look at what this has caused!"

"Who says it isn't?"

As for the effect, Dumbledore felt that his words did not fall on the ground.