Harry Potter’s Morning Light

   Chapter 2558 Smoke and Mirror (twenty-four)

   Pomona suddenly noticed that the male teachers at Hogwarts hardly shaved.

  Albus didn't say anything, even Feliwei had a beard, but his chin was clean-shaven, but Severus shaved all of his beard. There's also Lockhart, as if it's a habit brought in by the Muggle world.

  The mantra of the wizards is "Merlin's beard", what would Merlin call him if he didn't have a beard?

   Just when she wanted to investigate this "inevitability", she thought of Slughorn, who also shaved. And there are plenty of older boys, even kids from pure-blood families who are shaving.

   But they don't apply aftershave, they prefer to use alum, they are pressed into lumps, spread directly on the face, a few times are good, and then rinse with water, refreshing and neat.

  It takes at least an hour for Greta to get up and go out. The problem is that if she knows she is dawdling, it would be better to get up early, and she still stays in bed. Minerva's class is usually the first class in the morning, and she "reminds" the girl, who is often late, as a teacher.

  Hermione's hair is so fluffy, she's never done it like Greta, and she even took a time-turner to class in third grade.

   When Tom Riddle was in school, he also absorbed knowledge like a sponge. He was talented and hardworking, and soon became a powerful wizard.

   With his good looks, he should easily find a good marriage, and with his own efforts and the help of his wife and her family, he will become a high-ranking official at the Ministry of Magic, just like other Slytherins.

   But he chose another path and became a "mysterious man" who was so terrifying that he didn't dare to say his name.

   In Lockhart, Pomona has found something worth learning, and so does the mysterious man. He is more like an ancient wizard, advocating power and pursuing the mysteries of magic. He is not the same type as Grindelwald and Dumbledore. Whether it is Harry, Hermione, or Hagrid, they are all willing to complete the tasks assigned by Albus. This is based on Albus's observation of human nature.

  Mysterious man's orders are often cold-blooded and ruthless. He only needs those pure-blooded nobles to obey like servants. He is too young to be Albus's opponent in terms of manipulating people's hearts and "coaching".

  How could Albus, who doesn't even care about the mysterious person, "serve" people like Greta and Malfoy?

  Some people's arrogance is not manifested on the outside. It is also difficult for Pomona, but it is equally easy for Albus. The Chief Mage of Wizengamot came forward, and the Potions Association promised to give Severus a chance to compare the original wolf poison potion with the new version he developed. If the effect is indeed better than the original one, it will be allowed His modified version of the wolf's venom was nominated for the Prince Award this time.

The British Ministry of Magic is also the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament, which attracts many international wizards to the UK. It is precisely because of this that the "golden content" of the Prince Award is higher than before, and it is not only in the UK. Potions Contest awards.

   However, there is no such competition in the world, and the kind that students participate in does not count.

If Severus succeeds, even if he does not gain the reputation of "benefiting mankind", he will be in the same echelon as Albus Dumbledore who discovered the 21 uses of dragon blood. Although he is still at the bottom of the tower, Albus is already close The top of the tower. However, he is still very young, and there may be other discoveries in the future, but all of this is based on the cooperation of Remusken.

   "Anonymous?"

  Severus' expression changed unpredictably after listening to Albus's description, and Pomona, Minerva, and Felivey did not speak.

   "Is there a problem? Severus?" Dumbledore seemed to have swelled up and looked much taller. In fact, he had always been tall, but he didn't feel the pressure at this moment.

   "The Potions Society agreed?" Snape asked.

   "Yes, they agreed." Albus said peacefully, but Pomona sounded defiant.

   "Then do they know that the results obtained by using anonymous test subjects will be questioned?" Snape said through gritted teeth.

   "Yes, they know." Albus folded his hands on his stomach. "There are bound to be people shouting 'truth,' but truth is a beautiful and scary thing, and not everyone is ready for it."

   Snape's face trembled, and Pomona almost suspected he was going to punch Dumbledore.

   "This is the last chance. Whether you accept it or not is up to you." Dumbledore sat in the headmaster's armchair. "You can all go."

   Minerva and Filivie left first, Pomona following them, but she did not leave immediately.

   She glanced back at the Death Eater, who looked at the benefactor who had protected him from the accusations, and risked her life by tugging at his sleeve.

   He shook off her hand and strode out of the principal's office, the black cloak tumbling behind him.

   "You know, if you can't control the dose of Aconitum, the Wolf Poison Potion will turn into poison." Albus said aside.

   "Yes," replied Pomona.

   "If Remus died from drinking it..."

   "But that's murder," Pomona said quickly.

"Werewolves aren't human yet. They are not protected by human laws. We won't be able to find other werewolves willing to testify in a short period of time. This time the awards will be dragged away." Albus replied, "Other anonymous werewolves. Writing articles calling on the Ministry of Magic to agree to classify werewolves as humans, they are all working hard for their own race, at least much more reliable than Fenrir's method."

   "It's not going to happen," Pomona said.

"We need 'achievements', sometimes even trivial things, when someone compliments them, but Damocles Belby's brother thinks potions are a 'joke' and we have to understand why he became Get in the way." Albus said, "Do you remember Barty Crouch Jr.?"

   "Remember," Pomona said.

   "Tell me how you remembered him?" Albus said.

   "Outstanding students, they are very measured in everything they do, and no one needs to worry." Pomona said.

   "Did you compliment him?" Albus asked.

   Pomona did not answer.

   "There are too many students, I can't be busy." She finally said.

"His father, too, was busy with the ministry. I don't think his son became a Death Eater because he was evil by nature, or as someone said, old Batty was busy with work and neglected the family." Albuston "He needs a sense of accomplishment, just like Severus lacks a sense of security. He can only feel safe when he joins a strong organization and becomes a member of it."

  Pomona remembered the wizard who was so pale with fear of the werewolf, who was said to be addicted to black magic. If he were not a "coward", he would have raised his wand and cursed Remus.

   But instead of running away, he chose to stand in front of Hermione and the others, like a "patron saint".

  The smile on Pomona's face quickly vanished when he noticed Albus' gaze.

   "So, you think he wants to join the Potions Association through this wolf poison potion to gain the sense of security you said."

"He's a smart guy, and he knows that if the moment comes when he needs protection, no one in the Potions Society will 'help' him like I do." Albus said calmly, "Let's talk about Barty Crouch Jr. , do you think what he and Bellatrix did qualifies as an 'achievement'?"

   "No." Pomona shook his head immediately "No."

   "You don't compliment him, but Bella does, and that's how you lost him." Albus said, "How about saying, 'Well done,' instead of just giving someone an ice cream."

   "Are you blaming me?" Pomona asked.

   "No, Pomona, I'm telling you that men need praise and affirmation from women. You've been reading psychology books lately, so did you know that men are sometimes more vulnerable than women?" Albus asked.

   "The Anima and the Animus." Pomona replied, "A woman in a man's heart, a man in a woman's heart."

"Even if people all over the world despise him, misunderstand him, and ridicule him, as long as there is one person who understands and recognizes him, he will not give up in despair. If a woman makes a man lose his self-confidence, he will alienate her, such as Neville Longbottom. My grandmother, fortunately this holiday is only one month away, their grandchildren won’t be separated for too long.” Albus said softly, “If a woman fills his heart with confidence, he will fall in love with her unknowingly, even if she The outside is not the most beautiful."

  Pomona didn't believe what Albus said. She had participated in social events. Men were always proud to dance with young and beautiful women. When their wives were old, they would hide away and would not dance on the dance floor.

   "I see, Headmaster," she replied.

   Dumbledore waved at her, and Pomona exited the headmaster's room.

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   "You write well." Georgiana said after reading Jim's article.

   "Thanks for the compliment." Jim said with a smile that looked less greasy.

"After Napoleon arrived in Egypt, many scholars complained about their poor treatment and asked for better treatment, but he didn't do that." Georgiana said while pacing, "He asked six questions, let them solve it, and did it well. Not only will the treatment be improved, but there will also be rewards. I also have several proposals to submit to the Brussels Parliament, but I heard that women cannot enter the parliament, can you help me convey it?"

   Jim's eyes widened.

   "First, improve drinking water facilities for residents, provide them with clean drinking water, study all information on clarification devices in Egypt, and add alum to the water."

   "Why an alum?" Jim asked.

  Because alum not only acts as a dye, but also disinfects water.

   However, people in this era have no awareness of disinfection, and even poor hygiene awareness, Jim will not understand.

   "Alum can kill insects in water, but it is harmless to people." Georgiana said.

   "Really?" Jim asked.

   "Of course." Georgiana said immediately, and then she wasn't sure, what kind of impurities were in the current alum.

   "I know how to do it," said Jim. "I'll do experiments with prisoners."

   "No," said Georgiana. "They have human rights."

   "I can let them choose, participate in the trial to reduce their sentence, and continue to have the right to go to jail if they don't participate." Jim smiled and said, "Guess which one they will choose?"

   She didn't like Jim's current attitude, but before Georgiana got angry, Jim bowed his head and confessed, "I was frivolous, please forgive me, ma'am."

   She lost her temper, and at the same time understood what kind of person Jim was.

   "Aren't you going to write down what you just heard?"

   Jim did so immediately.

   "Can you speak French?" Georgiana asked as he wrote.

   So Jim immediately changed to French writing.

   "Article 2, Civil Service Exam." She continued pacing and said, "Regardless of whether it is a commoner or a noble, the admission will be based on merit."

   "Article 3, relocate the cemetery in the church to the suburbs for resettlement."

   "Article 4..."

   "Aren't you worried about problems with so many moves?" Jim asked suddenly.

   "Oh, didn't I tell you, it's all a hygiene issue." Georgiana smiled, "Only when there are enough civil servants can the grave be moved."

   (end of this chapter)