Connor's Hogwarts

When Dumbledore received the Facebook text message notification, it was already past four o'clock in the night.

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

Several professors were also woken up by him, and they stayed outside the Slytherin lounge to take care of the aftermath, while he, who knew a little bit of Parseltongue, walked into the secret room by himself.

Then, I saw Connor who was standing here waiting for him with a smile.

"Professor, good evening... Merry Christmas."

"..." Dumbledore glanced at Connor up and down, and said, "Christmas is over, my child, it looks like you had a wonderful Christmas this year?"

"Emmm, it can be said that this Christmas is indeed very long. Of course, I also gained a lot."

Dumbledore and Connor looked at each other for a moment, and didn't mention why such a big thing happened. Connor didn't notify him in advance, and said calmly:

"I think you must have a lot of things to tell me. It seems that I have no time to go back to sleep, so... let me listen to your story this time."

Connor also smiled: "Then let's talk as we walk..."

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"So, you ended up convincing Slytherin?"

"Of course, I got his approval by relying on my outstanding personality charm. He has already left this underground palace to me! And the treasure inside!"

"..." Dumbledore was led by Connor into the palace deep in the Chamber of Secrets - the lower storage 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 things like wealth, had a hard time keeping calm.

"... Cough cough, although it's a little hard to say, Connor, I think we should leave some of these...cough cough, for Hogwarts? After all, this chamber of secrets is also a part of Hogwarts... you think so?"

Dumbledore tried to communicate with Connor about the relationship between teachers and students without blushing or panting.

"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 better to use this as a secret research and development base of 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 R&D base?" Dumbledore raised his eyebrows: "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. And 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 had made to him. It was just because he had not made up his mind and put it off. In fact, Dumbledore didn't take Connor's suggestion very seriously. Yes, it's not just because I can't afford the salary for recruiting teachers - well, maybe I couldn't afford it before, but it's different now!

It's also because Dumbledore feels that Hogwarts has been here like this for 1000 years. He was also like this 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 just to optimize the quality of education and reduce the burden on professors, there is another issue we must consider—"

Connor looked directly at Dumbledore with piercing eyes:

"Are you just planning to use your reputation to overthrow the Ministry of Magic? 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 stroked his big white beard: "Connor, you have changed."

Connor tilted his head: "Is there? Maybe, Mr. Slytherin did me a little favor, let me know myself better."

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

If he looked at the world with the mentality of a bystander in the past, he may be interested in guessing about how the wizard will develop in the future, and he will push it if he has the spare power, but he is Buddhist after all, yes Dumbledore was not very interested in the "important task" entrusted by him.

However, after truly accepting his "identity", Connor admitted that he also belongs to this world, and everything that happens around him is not just a "Harry Potter" story, but belongs to him. The "Connor Lake" Story!

Now that I have turned the "game" into "life", then I have no reason not to take it seriously.

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

"Hehehe, well, I accept your proposal," Dumbledore squinted and smiled, and he saw the real youthful vitality appearing in Connor.

In fact, Dumbledore has always trained Connor as his successor. Although Connor performed perfectly in the past, he didn't like that kind of overly stable maturity. Young people should have young people. Yazi, Dumbledore is happy with Connor's changes.

"However, since it is your proposal, then regarding [how to reform the Hogwarts teacher system], if you find time during your vacation to write a plan for me, it will be your vacation 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 a direction in your heart. Instead of letting me grope blindly like a headless chicken, it's better to let you come to the university. Show your skills, Connor, I am very optimistic about you."

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

"Professor, are you sure you want me to be a fourth grader to help the principal make plans?"

"Then I'll give you one more—how about the status of the headmaster's special secretary? Since even a fourth-year student like you can have a secretary, there's no reason why my dignified Hogwarts headmaster can't have a secretary."

"Protest! Protest!" Connor instantly had 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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