Study Days at Hogwarts

Chapter 1632 A War Without Winners (VIII-II)

"Okay, that's about it."

Professor Sprout took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her forehead, looked at the fruits of her labor, nodded with satisfaction, and turned to look at Hagrid who was helping her.

"You really don't plan to build your own house here?"

"Forget it."

Hagrid hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Hogwarts is my eternal home."

"Albert just wants you to come and live here for a while during the summer vacation, instead of staying alone in Hogwarts." Professor Sprout felt that her colleague was very stubborn and didn't know how to adapt at all.

As far as she knew, Slughorn had already booked his own house in Avalon Village a long time ago, and planned to stay here and start a semi-retired life as a potion consultant after retiring from school in two years.

"Hagrid, I think Professor Sprout is right. You can consider Albert's proposal. Besides, there are many people you know here." Hermione sat on the small bench where they rested and cut the iced watermelon she had just brought and shared it with the two of them.

"Forget it. I always feel that it will cause trouble for Albert."

Hagrid muttered "thank you", reached out to take the half of the watermelon handed by Hermione, took a big bite, and asked vaguely: "After Professor Sprout retires from Hogwarts, will you also consider staying here to settle down?"

"Albert did mention this, but it is still a long time before I retire from Hogwarts."

Professor Sprout also thought about returning to her hometown, but since she stayed in Hogwarts to work, she has rarely gone back and has no feelings for her hometown.

On the contrary, staying here is more suitable for retirement, and she can continue to do what she likes. There are many acquaintances around her, and she will not feel lonely.

"Albert will definitely keep a place for the professor." Hermione said with a smile.

"By the way, I heard that Harry Potter's house is almost finished?" Professor Sprout changed the subject.

"The overall framework of the villa has been built, and it should be completely completed in ten days or half a month." Speaking of the efficiency of building a house, even Hermione felt incredible.

"Harry has been working overtime recently, and Ginny has to make her own decisions on the trivial matters of decorating the house, otherwise she will definitely..."

"I remember they seem to be getting married." Hagrid threw the watermelon rind he had just eaten on the table next to him, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and said, "By the way, is Harry still so busy now? I remember that since Harry became an Auror, he has been working overtime!"

"There is nothing we can do about it. Even if the Second Wizarding War is over, the British wizarding world is not peaceful."

Although Hermione said that, she actually couldn't understand why the Ministry of Magic had endless work to do, requiring a large number of Aurors to work overtime collectively until late at night, and sometimes even had to take turns to stay at the Ministry of Magic, almost moving their eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping to the Ministry of Magic

Even Ginny complained about this more than once, thinking that if the Aurors were really so busy every day, she would persuade Harry to give up the Auror job, after all, work is not everything in life.

"The Ministry of Magic is indeed not peaceful recently." Hagrid muttered.

"It's really not peaceful. I heard Albert said he wanted to find a guard. This is probably one of the reasons why he wants you to stay. After all, you are a professional."

Of course, Hermione herself didn't believe this. Albert was indeed looking for a reliable guard, but it was definitely not what she said.

Somehow, since Hermione became Albert's lover, she has become more and more good at lying.

"Does Albert think it's not safe here?"

Hagrid was very puzzled. You know, the members of the Defense Association all live here. They participated in the Second Wizarding War and their combat effectiveness is not inferior to the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic.

"Anyway, after the last werewolf attack, Albert began to strengthen the vigilance around the village, saying that it was to avoid similar things from happening here!" Hermione paused and explained in a low voice: "Albert is worried that someone will go crazy and attack here, and he must consider everyone's safety."

"What do you mean?" Hagrid didn't understand what Hermione said.

"The purebloods who support Voldemort used the Inferi as a bargaining chip to threaten the Ministry of Magic. So, is it possible that they would use werewolves as a bargaining chip?" Hermione said Albert's concerns. "Although most of the Inferi have been cleared by the Aurors sent by the Ministry of Magic, there can be werewolves without the Inferi. If those guys want, they can also produce werewolves in batches. After all, even ordinary people will be infected and turned into werewolves if they are bitten by a werewolf during the full moon."

"Is there evidence?" Professor Sprout was shocked. He probably didn't expect that the purebloods would be so crazy.

"Albert said that this is not a difficult thing. Once those guys are forced into a desperate situation, they can do anything. That's why Minister Kingsley didn't act rashly."

Hermione didn't think Albert was exaggerating. At least they should be prepared in advance. Even if they really encountered a werewolf attack, they would be prepared. Otherwise, if dozens of werewolves came at once, even if the residents of Avalon were caught off guard, they would be in trouble even if they were powerful.

"What are you talking about?"

After strengthening the surrounding warning magic, Albert stopped by to see the progress here.

Professor Sprout's efficiency is much higher than he expected.

"Werewolf attack incident."

Hermione handed the remaining piece of watermelon to Albert.

"This matter does require vigilance. Although those things will only turn into werewolves during the full moon, werewolves themselves are very dangerous. It is best not to contact them during the full moon." Albert took a bite of the watermelon. It was very sweet and juicy, but it was not cold. It would taste better if it was slightly cold.

Professor Sprout suddenly remembered something and asked, "Minerva asked me to ask you if the book has been compiled?"

"What book?" Hermione was also curious.

"Defense Against the Dark Arts textbook, a book similar to the Self-Defense Guide, is a book I compiled based on my understanding of Defense Against the Dark Arts during the seven years at school. The senior grade part has been completed, which should be enough. If you want to completely perfect it, it will probably take a few more years to polish it."

"Everyone is looking forward to your new book."

Professor Sprout is indeed looking forward to it. The Defense Against the Dark Arts class has been messed up in the cursed fifty years. It would be a good thing if someone could standardize the content of the Defense Against the Dark Arts book like the Book of Spells.

"I dare say that as long as you finish it, you will definitely be remembered by countless people like Miranda Goshawk." Hermione was very happy for Albert.

"He no longer needs it. Don't forget that Albert killed Voldemort." Hagrid muttered in a low voice. He felt that Albert was famous enough now.

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