Magical Studies at Hogwarts

This may be the first time in so many years that Dumbledore has delivered a speech at the opening dinner in a very serious tone.

The effect was very good, and most people became anxious. But it was hard to tell whether it was because of the speech or the attack a few hours ago.

The benches were pushed behind them, making a harsh sound, and the students began to leave the auditorium and walk towards the dormitories.

Hermione left first to fulfill her duties as a prefect and returned to the dormitory with the little kids who had just been assigned to Gryffindor. Because of this, Ron was able to stay with Harry who didn't want to leave first.

Of course, he also had something to say to Harry.

"Hermione has been silent, Harry," said Ron.

"What? She said that just now." Harry was a little confused.

"I mean when we were at Hogsmeade Station." Ron looked at the people around him warily and whispered, "I think she has something on her mind..."

"Ron, it's obvious."

"I know, but what I want to say is that we may have underestimated the influence of that person on her..." At this time, the people in the auditorium had almost left, and Ron and Harry whispered as they walked out.

"Ike?" Harry nodded thoughtfully, but quickly shook his head, "Ron, it's not convenient for us to enlighten her. Maybe Ginny can?"

"Maybe, but there are some things we can't talk to Ginny about..."

"Hi, Harry!" Just as they were saying this, a voice sounded from behind the two of them. When they turned around to look, it was Hagrid.

"How are you guys doing? Oh my god, I was so worried when I found out!"

"Fortunately, the results of Madam Pomfrey's treatment are very good, but there are still some bruises." Harry showed him his arm and asked, "I saw you came a little late, are you going?"

What did you do?"

"I was with Grawp. You remember him, right?" Hagrid said. "He now has a new home in the mountains. It was arranged by Dumbledore. It's a beautiful cave. He likes it very much. It's better than living in the forbidden area."

Lin was much happier... and because of this, I didn't have time to save you."

"You...won't blame me, right?"

"How is that possible, Hagrid!" Harry shook his head and comforted, "No one thought that Voldemort's lackey would do such a crazy thing..."

"I hope you won't say that name again, Harry." Hagrid immediately interrupted Harry and said seriously.

Harry disagreed and said stubbornly: "Dumbledore, just call him by his first name!"

"Yes, but you also said that it was Dumbledore." Hagrid said, "And, based on what I just heard, I think we should stop mentioning the name of the person who attacked you today..."

"Hagrid, isn't this a little serious?" Ron asked in confusion, "He's not at the level of You-Know-Who yet. I've told him with my own eyes that Dumbledore gave him a hard slap on the stomach.

Got a hole!"

"But except for Dumbledore, none of you are his opponent, right?"

Harry was about to say something in reply, but he saw Hagrid stretched out his right hand in front of Harry's face, interrupting what he wanted to say.

"I know what you're going to say Harry, but just in case, just listen to me, especially if you're not at Hogwarts."

After saying that, Hagrid had a smile on his face again, patted the two of them on their shoulders with his big hand, and said happily: "Okay, that's all, we'll see you tomorrow!"

"The first class in the afternoon, come early!"

He raised an arm and shook it at Harry and Ron, then turned and walked out of the hall, leaving Harry and Ron alone looking at each other.

"You're not going to take Care of Magical Creatures, are you?" Harry asked.

Ron shook his head and asked, "You don't have a choice either, do you?"

Harry also shook his head.

"Perhaps Hermione is the only one who chose it. I think she might want to challenge herself and get all twelve newt certificates."

"Maybe..."

They looked at each other with helpless expressions on their faces. They all sighed and walked towards the dormitory.

After a peaceful sleep, they met in the common room before breakfast the next day, but they only talked about choosing courses for the new semester. Neither Harry nor Ron mentioned what happened yesterday.

Think about how to speak.

They walked towards the Great Hall while chatting, and Harry told Hermione about the conversation he had with Hagrid last night.

"I won't go to the Care of Magical Creatures class." Hermione took an egg sandwich at the Gryffindor table and said, "The Ministry of Magic no longer has a time turner. I can't do what I did two years ago.

Finished all the classes.”

"Also, even if I can still apply for a time-turner, I'm not going to take the Care of Magical Creatures class anymore."

"Yeah." Ron said while eating, "We like Hagrid, so we work the hardest and most enthusiastically in his class, but who would have thought that he would think that we like that stupid course."

"Who do you think would choose his class?"

Harry and Hermione both shook their heads after hearing this. It was clear to everyone that no one in the entire sixth grade liked the Care of Magical Creatures class, and no one wanted to take it again. The experience last year was really terrible, and no one wanted to experience it again.

While they were chatting, Hagrid left the professor's chair and happily waved to Harry and the other three. The three of them were a little embarrassed and just waved curtly.

After breakfast, they did not leave. They were still sitting in their seats, waiting for Professor McGonagall to come over. The sixth-grade courses were very troublesome, because each professor had different newt requirements for their subjects, and Professor McGonagall needed to confirm everyone first.

Owls test scores to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of the newt course you want to choose.

Hermione's course was the easiest. Twelve O's met the requirements for all courses. What she wanted to take only depended on Hermione's own choice. So she quickly decided on Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and so on.

Transfiguration, Herbology, Arithmancy, Divination, Ancient Runes and Potions, in addition to History of Magic, Astronomy, Muggle Studies and Care of Magical Creatures, she had to continue studying.

It is still very busy, and it may have the most classes in the entire sixth grade, but compared to the previous two years, it is much better.

"A good choice. In fact, if you continue to choose to take all the courses, I would also advise you to give up a few of them." Professor McGonagall handed Hermione the scheduled class schedule and said, "This is good now."

She flipped through her notes again and looked at Harry.

"The following is, Potter..." she said, "Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, Transfiguration... everything is fine if your grades are up to standard."

"But why don't you continue studying Potions? I remember that your ideal is to become an Aolo."

"Yes, but you once told me that my grade in Potions must reach O." Harry said.

"This was indeed the case when Professor Snape taught this course." Professor McGonagall said, "But Professor Slughorn is willing to accept students with grades up to E, so are you willing to continue taking Potions class?"

"I am willing, but I didn't buy the textbooks and raw materials..."

"That's okay, I believe Professor Slughorn can lend you some." Professor McGonagall handed Harry the confirmed class schedule, "By the way, twenty students have already applied to join the Quidditch team.

Okay, I'll give you the list later, and you can take the time to arrange the selection."

A few minutes later, Ron's class timetable came down, the same as Harry's.

After taking the class schedule, they left the auditorium together.