Hogwarts: I graduated before the system came

Douglas was not worried at all that they would reveal the test contents to students from other colleges who had not yet taken the exam.

After all, most of it is content from the textbook, so even if you memorize the answers in advance, it can still be considered a form of learning.

Of course, the most important thing is that Douglas prepared four types of exam papers, abcd, from the very beginning.

For multiple-choice questions, it goes without saying that it is easy to create different answers for true or false questions.

But for the essay questions.

Although some questions look the same, Douglas has hidden subtle differences in them.

He could tell at a glance which students read the questions carefully and then answered; which students answered according to the standard answers in the textbook; and which students simply copied the answers from other classes.

It is different from exams for other grades.

Douglas seemed to treat the seventh-grade monthly exam as a spell-playing acting class.

It’s scheduled for Friday evening at 8 o’clock in the auditorium.

That night, the auditorium was brightly lit.

The long tables of the four colleges have been removed.

In the middle is a huge raised stone platform.

The area was surrounded by students from all grades.

And, I don’t know if it was because of Professor Holmes’ invitation or for some other reason.

In addition to the deans of the four major colleges, even Headmaster Dumbledore, who is rarely seen in normal times, appeared in the hall.

George watched as the four deans stood in tacit understanding at the four corners of the stage.

Whispered to Fred:

"I suspect the deans are worried that the professor might cause some big trouble!"

"George, there's no doubt about it, it's absolutely certain..."

At this time, a very unhappy voice came from behind the two of them:

"I think if you have time to talk about the professor behind his back, you might as well pay more attention to your own sister.

Ginny's had a cold for a week now..."

George and Fred knew it was Percy without even turning their heads.

"Oh, of course, of course we care. At least we know she braved the heavy rain that day and watched us train!"

"Don't get excited Percy, we found her after training!"

"I caught a cold when I got back!"

......

Over in the Gryffindor second-year camp.

You read it right, it’s a camp.

Under Hermione's organization, almost every student had a notebook in their hands.

There were also three long rows of students standing there. If the benches in the academy had not been removed, they would definitely be the children sitting the most orderly.

"Don't forget, the professor once promised us that in addition to teaching us the contents of the textbook, he would also teach us the tricks of fighting."

“This is a rare learning opportunity that not only gives us the chance to understand how professors and seniors fight.

You can also learn some really good techniques from it.”

"What if, and I mean what if, the professor arranges for us to fight with other colleges later, these will be valuable experience!"

"So you must take good notes. It's best to summarize them after you go back so that everyone can learn and share with each other. This will be our Gryffindor's winning magic weapon in the future!"

Many students felt that what Hermione said made a lot of sense. Of course, it might also be because they were impressed by the reputation of this big sister in study.

After all, Hermione has led everyone several times and surpassed Slytherin in study.

There was even one time when he surpassed Ravenclaw.

That's why there was a neat scene among a group of lively students.

Some Gryffindor students from other years listened to Hermione.

I also brought a notebook, just like the second graders did.

Of course, there are some students who have already made up their minds.

After they have finished summarizing, you can borrow it and read it yourself. It saves time and effort and you can learn at the same time. How great is that.

This scene made many students and professors present unable to tell whether Ravenclaw was wearing Gryffindor's house robes, or Gryffindor was collectively cast under the Imperius Curse by Ravenclaw.

But just look at Professor McGonagall's unconcealable smile.

It is clear to everyone that this is definitely a group of mutated Gryffindors.

Only Douglas, who was still talking to Dumbledore, knew.

If nothing unexpected happens, this is almost the prototype of Dumbledore's Army, if it is still called that name at that time.

He also knew that in addition to her talent in learning, Hermione also had a strong political talent.

Even Percy couldn't compare to this.

He is decisive, politically ambitious, ruthless in dealing with his enemies, has strong organizational skills, knows how to utilize surrounding resources, dares to break the rules, and has a keen political sense...

In the original book, Hermione did not begin to show her political talent until she became a prefect in her fifth year.

Perhaps it was because she was immersed in self-study for a long time that she was isolated by most of her classmates.

All Douglas did was pull her out of her own world in advance.

Give her a small platform so that she can have time to improve little by little.

Until one day, she can become a qualified revolutionary in the magical world.

Chapter 90: A few words before the exam

Douglas walked slowly to the center of the stone platform.

The auditorium gradually became quiet, including the ghosts hiding behind the crowd or in the corners.

Everyone looked towards the center of the stage excitedly.

Of course, the dozen or so seventh graders preparing for the exam seemed very nervous, and they tried hard to calm themselves down.

Douglas used a booming voice on himself to ensure that all could hear him.

"Good evening, professors, students, and ghosts!

Please allow me to say a few words before the exam begins!"

"Clap clap clap!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the students below applauded.

"Defense Against the Dark Arts is a course that has been with you for seven years...

Of course, most people may no longer choose this course for various reasons after the fifth grade OLS exam...

The content of Defense Against the Dark Arts can be summed up in one sentence: teaching you how to face natural disasters and man-made disasters in the magical world.

The content that lower grade students learn mainly revolves around dark magic creatures, which generally speaking are the dark magic that exists in nature, which are natural disasters.

Starting from the fourth grade, your studies revolve around how to deal with dark wizards. This is a man-made disaster...

Some students who like to think always raise some questions after carefully learning what black magic is in the fourth grade.

Hexes, poison spells, and curses are all part of black magic, so why do we still learn some hexes, poison spells, and even some curses in teaching?

Even the school library doesn't seem to keep some dark magic spells in the restricted section...

I'm glad someone has this question...

This involves the core of the Defense Against the Dark Arts course, which is whether we are dealing with dark magic or dark wizards.

In this course, you will learn how to identify dark magic, how to deal with dark magic, how to use dark magic and how to deal with dark wizards...

Although many people in the wizarding world are opposed to the Dark Arts, it is clear that, with the exception of certain spells, the rest of the Dark Arts cannot be equated with illegality...

However, while black magic does have a bad reputation, it cannot be equated with evil magic. After all, it is the wizard who casts the spell, and it is closely related to the user and the user's purpose..."

As Douglas' voice rang out.

The professors and some senior students gradually frowned.

Thinking about the issues mentioned by Douglas.

It’s not that what Douglas said was particularly advanced, but rather some remarks that people have summarized.

Some words are even written openly in textbooks.

The professors were thinking about what Douglas' attitude towards the dark arts was as a Defense Against the Dark Arts student.

Especially when such remarks are made in public.

After all, it is promoting black magic and advocating that there is no black or white in magic, only good and bad people.

Or there is some other purpose.

Even Dumbledore stared at Douglas closely.

It is understandable that wizards pursue power, but if they become obsessed with black magic in pursuit of power.

Especially since he is a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, it is also a big disaster for the wizarding world.

The lower grade students, on the other hand, complained.

"Didn't you just say a few words?"

"I put down my homework just to watch the duel!"

Douglas didn't care what the people below thought and continued to speak the manuscript he had already prepared.

"...

Therefore, the ultimate purpose of our learning this course is to deal with those people...

Especially after the OLS exam, students who can still choose this course,

Basically, they all hold on to this final wizarding exam (..t.)

I hope to get a good grade in the exam and eventually be able to enter the Ministry of Magic and choose an ideal position.

Many positions in the Ministry of Magic require dealing with those who do not follow the rules...

Finally, I hope that the students who graduate from me can shine brightly in the wizarding world!"

(To prevent people from accusing me of being sloppy, I have deleted a lot of the prepared information. I want to emphasize that this is not sloppy!)

There was sparse applause from below.

Douglas spoke for almost fifteen minutes in just two simple sentences.

If there were not other professors present, some students might have left secretly.

In the end, Headmaster Dumbledore was quite satisfied with Douglas's speech.

It does not express any bad ideas, but rather describes the current situation of black magic in the wizarding world in a very objective way.

What are the consequences of using some powerful black magic...

In short, he is a qualified Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

After Douglas finished speaking, he gave Dumbledore a look.

He originally wanted Dumbledore to speak the manuscript he prepared, but the other party refused it without even reading it.

Therefore, he had to assign the task of announcing the start of the exam to his leader.

To show his respect for the leader.

Dumbledore smiled, stood up from his seat, and winked at everyone:

"Oh, Professor Holmes, I have to say a few words, it really is very simple!

Then I won't waste your time.