Connor's Hogwarts

It was already past four o'clock in the evening when Dumbledore received the Facebook text message notification.

He didn't even have time to change his socks and hurried out wearing a funny Santa hat.

Several professors were also called out by him and stayed outside the Slytherin lounge to take care of the aftermath, while he, who knew a little about snake language, walked into the secret room.

Then, he saw Connor standing here waiting for him with a smile.

"Good evening, Professor...Merry Christmas."

"..." Dumbledore glanced at Connor up and down and said, "Christmas has passed, my child. It seems that you had a wonderful Christmas this year?"

"Emmm, it can be said that this Christmas has been really long. Of course, I have also gained a lot."

Dumbledore and Connor looked at each other for a moment, but did not ask why Connor did not inform him of such a big thing in advance. Instead, he said in a calm tone:

"I think you must have a lot to tell me. It seems that I won't have time to go back to sleep. So... let me listen to your story this time."

Connor also smiled: "Then let's talk while walking..."

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"So, you finally convinced Slytherin?"

"Of course. I gained his recognition with my outstanding personality. He has left this underground palace to me! And the treasures in it!"

"..." Dumbledore was led by Connor into the storage room under the palace deep in the secret room.

Even though Dumbledore was mentally prepared, he was still shocked by this luxurious "treasure room". Rare magic materials, extinct magic plant seeds, countless magic props, dragon bones and dragon blood... all kinds of rare or... Extinct treasures filled the entire underground warehouse.

Even Dumbledore, who didn't pay much attention to extraneous things like wealth, found it a little difficult to stay calm.

"...Ahem, although it's a bit hard to say, Connor, I think we should leave some of these...ahem, for Hogwarts? After all, this secret room is also a part of Hogwarts...right?"

Dumbledore tried to communicate with Connor about the teacher-student relationship without blushing or out of breath.

"Professor, I think this secret room can be used. This secret room can be connected to the school's pipeline system. I think it would be best to use this as a secret research and development base for our school."

Connor didn't even look at the pile of "treasures", as if he wasn't interested in these external things at all. In fact, he had secretly hidden several very rare treasures.

"Secret research and development base?" Dumbledore raised his eyebrows: "Is it the same as your ghost factory?"

"No, of course it's different. The Ghost Factory is just a contract between the Lake family and you, but this secret room belongs to Hogwarts."

Dumbledore instantly understood what Connor meant: "You mean you want to open this place to professors?"

"Yes, do you remember that I mentioned the issue of school education to you before?" Connor looked at Dumbledore and spoke confidently: "It is really overkill and underqualified to let our professors teach magic to a group of children. Moreover, the educational effect is often half the result with twice the effort. I think Hogwarts needs to recruit more capable professors, what do you think?"

"." Dumbledore certainly didn't forget the suggestion that Connor once made to him, just because he had never made up his mind and pushed it away. In fact, Dumbledore didn't take Connor's suggestion very seriously, not just because The reason why I can’t afford the salary for recruiting teachers—well, maybe I really couldn’t afford it before, but it’s different now!

It's also because Dumbledore feels that Hogwarts has been here like this for a thousand years. He was the same way back then, with a dozen professors teaching hundreds of students. This is the tradition of Hogwarts. If it wants to change

"Professor, expanding the school's teaching resources is not only to optimize the quality of education and reduce the burden on professors, but there is another issue we must consider -"

Connor looked directly at Dumbledore:

"Are you just planning to overthrow the Ministry of Magic with your reputation? Hogwarts needs more power." Connor's voice was firmer than ever.

"." Dumbledore looked at the young man in front of him. His eyes were burning with something he had never seen before. At this moment, Connor gave him a feeling that was a little strange, but more harmonious. This feeling was a bit strange. , but Dumbledore knew that something had indeed changed in Connor.

"It seems that the story this time is not that simple. There are still some things you haven't told me." Dumbledore touched his white beard: "Connor, you have changed."

Connor tilted his head: "Really? Maybe, Mr. Slytherin did me a little favor and helped me understand myself more clearly."

Connor hasn't had time to merge his two souls into one, but he has already walked out of the shadow of the cocoon he once was. He truly recognized his identity and chose to move firmly towards a new future.

If in the past he looked at the world with the mentality of a bystander, he might be interested in guessing how wizards would develop in the future, and he would give it a try if he had the energy to do so, but after all, he is a Buddhist, and he is interested in guessing. Nor was he very interested in the "heavy duty" entrusted by Dumbledore.

However, after truly accepting his "identity", Connor admitted that he also belonged to this world. Everything that happened around him was not just the story of "Harry Potter", but also belonged to him. The story of "Connor Lake"!

Now that "game" has become "life", there is no reason for me not to take it seriously.

During this trip to the Chamber of Secrets, Connor's biggest gain was actually not Slytherin's inheritance, but the change in his mentality. At this moment, Connor finally became Connor, and he was no longer confused!

"Hehehe, okay, I accept your proposal," Dumbledore squinted and smiled, and he saw the true vitality of a young man appearing in Connor.

In fact, Dumbledore has always trained Connor as his successor. Although Connor performed perfectly in the past, he did not like his overly stable maturity. Young people should behave like young people. Son, Dumbledore is happy to see Connor's changes.

"But since it is your proposal, then regarding [how to reform the teacher system at Hogwarts], you should take the time to write a plan to me during the holidays. This will be regarded as your holiday homework."

"???" Connor was stunned: "No, this kind of thing——"

Dumbledore patted Connor on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I think since you have this idea, you must have already had a direction in your mind. Instead of letting me fumble blindly like a headless fly, why not let you come up with a big idea?" Show your skills, Connor, I'm very optimistic about you."

"???" Connor suddenly felt like he was shooting himself in the foot. Why did he think it would be better to be more Buddhist like before?

"Professor, are you sure you want me, a fourth-year student, to help the principal make plans?"

"Then let me give you one more thing - how about the status of the principal's special secretary? Since even you, a fourth grader, can have a secretary, there is no reason why I, the great principal of Hogwarts, can't have a secretary."

"Protest! Protest!" Connor suddenly got goosebumps all over his body: "Please allow me to refuse this kind of thing!"

"The protest is invalid. Okay, let's discuss this matter here. Connor, please talk about what happened just now. What was the use of the pendant Slytherin told you he left for future generations? I think there is a lot to be done here. You Let’s talk about it in detail”

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