Hogwarts: Harley from The Witch Way

Professor Slughorn couldn't help laughing seeing Harry being so upbeat.

You don't need to thank me, as long as you are willing to give me a hand when I need it in the future.

He dispelled the magic at will,

Don't let Albus know what you said before, he hates me for doing this the most. Well, counting the time, old Batty should come too, let's go through the formalities.

Harry still wanted to think about why Professor Slughorn was so sure, but suddenly found that the watch in his hand had stopped at exactly the hour.

At the same time, the door of the room opened, and Barty Crouch walked in alone, and closed the door behind him.

Harry quickly looked up and down old Barty, and the first impression of him in his mind was that of a serious middle-aged man.

Old Batty was wearing a neat suit and a wizard robe, and his short gray hair was combed in a neat way.

Upon seeing him, Harry knew why Professor Slughorn didn't seem to like him anymore.

This kind of person will probably do everything in strict accordance with the rules, without favoritism, with integrity written all over his face.

Someone like Professor Slughorn, who likes to take advantage of students, will definitely conflict with him.

Harley also felt that she and Crouch didn't get along very well, after all, few witches liked to follow the rules.

Good afternoon, Professor Horace Slughorn, Miss Harry Potter.

Professor Slughorn, Dirk has already done most of the formalities for you. All you need to do is sign it.

As he spoke, Old Batty handed over a document with his right hand, and held a quill pen that had absorbed ink in his left hand.

After briefly reading the document, Professor Slughorn signed his name and handed it to Harry.

Harry also glanced at it, making sure there was nothing wrong with it, and signed his name.

After finishing everything, Old Barty looked at Harry again: Miss Potter, you have returned to the UK now.

Please note that you cannot cast spells outside of school in the UK.

Harry nodded in agreement, but disagreed in his heart.

If you have the ability, stop my ritual and stop me from pointing the detection target at Hermione!

You deserve it if you don't have the ability to detect that I am practicing magic during the holidays.

If you have nothing else to do, please don't stay in the Ministry of Magic. Old Batty's voice was very calm, without fluctuation,

Turn left next door is the apparation room, I wish you all the best of luck.

Professor Slughorn nodded with a flat face, did not exchange a few words like he did with others, and left the room with Harry.

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Professor Slughorn took Harry directly to Hogsmeade, the only village in the UK that was completely composed of wizards.

Harry had heard of the village long ago, but hadn't been there yet.

During Quidditch training, George and Fred hinted that they knew several mysterious passages that would allow them to travel easily to the outside world.

But Harry didn't expect much about going to Hogsmeade, anyway, things can be purchased directly through owls there.

Of course, if Hermione or Fleur would like to go with her to sit at Mrs. Puddiffe's teahouse mentioned by her seniors, then Harry would also be willing to accompany her.

The two didn't stop at Hogsmeade, and followed the road all the way to Hogwarts Castle.

This is the first time Halle has been here during the holidays.

The Hogwarts Castle was unusually quiet during the holidays, and the long tables in the auditorium were also magically closed.

The two went all the way unimpeded and came directly to Professor Dumbledore's headmaster's office.

Dumbledore seemed to know their return when the two stepped into the school, sitting at his desk, looking at the door with a smile on his face.

When Fox saw Harry, he screamed excitedly, flapped his wings and landed on her shoulder.

Harry was a little thankful, fortunately, he released Hedwig before returning, and let it fly back by itself.

How did you come back so quickly? Even though he knew about the return of the two of them in advance, Professor Dumbledore still had a little surprise on his face.

I thought Connelly would just keep you and wait two hours for the interview before letting you go.

Did you forget which department we went through the formalities after returning to China? Professor Slughorn pouted,

I think you should know the good news, we won the championship.

As for more topics, let Harley tell you, my old bones need to go home and rest quickly.

Professor Slughorn shook his head, and after saying goodbye to Professor Dumbledore, he turned and left the principal's office.

Professor Dumbledore nodded, watched Professor Slughorn leave, and then looked at Harry:

Harry, congratulations on winning this competition for yourself and for Hogwarts and the British wizarding community.

Although we all know your strength, I am still proud of you.

Severus is also very happy, but he has his own business to attend to and won't be back this holiday, so ask me to convey my congratulations to you.

Thank you, professor, but the greatest contribution is the teaching of the professors to me.

You can't say that, Professor Dumbledore shook his head,

If the same knowledge was given to Ron or Neville, I don't think they would be able to learn it.

After all, they don't have your talents, and they haven't put in so much effort.

Harry chuckled lightly, but didn't answer.

Professor Dumbledore also changed the subject:

I don't know if Horace told you that I called you back in advance because Sirius Black escaped from prison.

Of course Professor Slughorn told me, Harry raised his eyebrows slightly,

But Professor, are you afraid that the Death Eater on the run will come and kill me?

Professor Dumbledore's mouth twitched slightly.

Sirius murdering Harley? Are you courting death?

He wasn't afraid that Sirius would attack Harry, what he was afraid of was that Harry accidentally killed Sirius!

Although Harley already had the record of killing Lockhart, Dumbledore still didn't want her to do more.

After all, if you often kill maliciously and enjoy the process, it will make the wizard's soul unstable.

And he didn't want the kid to end up like Voldemort.

Well, I was just afraid that you would get too excited when you were attacked and accidentally take Black's life.

You know, life is too fragile.

Professor Dumbledore considered his words and said tactfully,

I also want to ask some information from his mouth, such as why he stayed in Azkaban for so long, but now he escaped suddenly.

Also, why was he able to escape from Azkaban?

Understood, Professor. Harry's face suddenly realized,

I'll beat him half to death, save him a breath, and bring him back for your interrogation.

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(Thanks to Nine-Tailed Yanhu for the reward!)