The next morning, sunlight shone through the high windows of Hogwarts Castle, onto the long stone corridor.

Phoenix and Astoria headed to the auditorium together to have breakfast.

Their footsteps echoed on the ancient stone slabs, accompanied by the whispers of students in the distance.

"Have you heard? Headmaster Dumbledore said last night that Sirius Black escaped from prison, and the Ministry of Magic even sent Dementors to patrol around Hogwarts."

A young wizard whispered to his companion.

"Really? So do they think Sirius will come here?"

The other little wizard looked around nervously, as if he was worried that the fugitive would appear at any time.

"I don't want him to come. Dementors are scary enough."

The third little wizard said in a trembling voice.

Astoria listened to these conversations and couldn't help feeling a little worried.

She knew Sirius Black's notoriety and understood what the news of his escape would mean to Hogwarts.

However, as she stole a glance at Phoenix beside her, her mood gradually calmed down.

Phoenix's presence gave her an inexplicable sense of security.

Phoenix's brows were furrowed, his thoughts were like the wind bound by magic, unable to fly freely.

Although his eyes were looking straight ahead, his vision seemed to penetrate the walls of the auditorium and drift into the unknown distance.

His heart was filled with anxiety and confusion about the main mission.

It was a task that seemed simple but actually contained countless challenges—creating a powerful magic on your own.

He calculated silently in his mind, every possible magic formula and spell flashed through his mind, but quickly dissipated due to various restrictions and risks.

Phoenix couldn't help but sigh:

"This main mission looks simple, but it's really hard to actually try it."

He even began to doubt his own abilities, and thinking back to Professor Snape's past achievements, his heart was filled with respect and envy.

"I don't know how Professor Snape succeeded in the first place, oh!"

Phoenix thought to himself that Professor Snape must have extraordinary wisdom and courage hidden beneath his calm appearance.

He knew that creating a new magic not only required profound magical knowledge, but also the courage to take risks and face failure.

After all, creating a powerful magic on your own is very risky.

Phoenix is ​​well aware that the world of magic is full of unknowns and dangers, and a small mistake may lead to disastrous consequences.

He longs for success but is also afraid of the irreversible consequences of failure.

Therefore, Phoenix did not dare to try it easily, his heart was full of contradictions and struggles.

He hadn't even formed a clear idea, let alone put it into practice and try it out.

His fingers tapped unconsciously on the edge of the long table, and each tap seemed to be tapping away the confusion and uneasiness in his heart.

However, at this moment, Astoria's eyes secretly fell on him again.

Astoria's voice broke Phoenix's thoughts, her words tinged with excitement and curiosity.

"Phoenix, I heard that our new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor saved Harry and the others on the Hogwarts Express."

Her eyes sparkled with longing for magic and admiration for heroic deeds.

Phoenix came back to his senses from his thoughts, his eyes refocused on Astoria's face, nodded seriously, and replied:

"Indeed, he can use the Patronus Charm as well."

His tone revealed his respect for the new professor and his recognition of the powerful magic of the Patronus Charm.

Astoria's eyes sparkled even brighter, and she asked eagerly:

"Can you teach me? I want to learn too."

Her face was full of anticipation, as if she had already seen the day when she would successfully summon the patronus.

Phoenix looked into her longing eyes and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He smiled and agreed to her request:

"OK."

Astoria had a request, and Phoenix naturally agreed.

"When we get back to the dormitory, I'll teach you slowly."

Phoenix's words were full of patience and encouragement. He knew that learning the Patronus Charm was not easy, but he believed in Astoria's determination and potential.

"Uh-huh!"

Astoria nodded happily, her movements revealing her anticipation for the upcoming magical learning journey.

She couldn't help but hug Phoenix's arms, resting her head on his shoulder, with a happy smile on her face.

The little wizards passing by saw this scene and turned their heads away unconsciously, complaining in their hearts:

"That's it, that's it, this couple is at it again."

There was a hint of teasing in their words, but they also revealed their envy of the deep bond between Phoenix and Astoria.

It was no secret at Hogwarts that Phoenix and Astoria were close.

They are always inseparable, as if they have endless topics to talk about and endless happy times to share.

Although their engagement was not widely publicized, their fame was almost comparable to that of the legendary five auspicious beasts of Hogwarts.

When they passed by, the little wizards often deliberately avoided them so as not to disturb the sweet couple and to avoid being "fed dog food" by their loving scenes.

As they walked into the auditorium and prepared to have breakfast, Phoenix's eyes fell on the bread and pumpkin juice on the table.

He couldn't help but sigh and said:

"Why bread again?"

This reflected his frustration with such simple food. Astoria understood his taste and knew that he didn't like such bland food very much.

But she still advised him:

"Eat a little, or you'll be hungry during class later."

Phoenix nodded in agreement. He remembered that he once almost fainted from hunger in class because he didn't have breakfast.

Phoenix's mornings at Hogwarts were always filled with his own little plans.

That day, he deliberately chose a route that avoided Draco, Hermione, Harry and Ron, and quietly walked into the hall with Astoria.

They chose a seat in a corner, trying not to attract other people's attention and enjoying a peaceful breakfast time.

At the dining table, Phoenix and Astoria chatted quietly, occasionally exchanging their anticipation for the upcoming new courses and their admiration for last night's stars.

Their movements were light and quick, and they finished breakfast quickly without attracting anyone's attention.

Then, the two walked out of the auditorium side by side and headed towards the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom.

When Phoenix sat in his seat in the classroom, he looked around and confirmed that there were no familiar figures, and he couldn't help feeling a little proud.

He thought to himself:

"This semester, it seems that as long as I don't come into contact with Harry and the others, I won't be involved in the plot."

Satisfied with his plan, he resolved to find a more peaceful way of living in this magical world.

Phoenix nodded slightly, as if confirming his determination.

"Isn't it good to be a salted fish?"

Phoenix asked himself in his heart, he really couldn't understand why Draco, Harry, Ron and Hermione were always so keen on adventures and challenges.

Their courage and passion are certainly admirable, but Phoenix prefers a more relaxed attitude towards life.

As the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts walked into the classroom, Phoenix put away his thoughts and prepared to immerse himself in the first class of the new semester.

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