Hogwarts Life Guide

Harry was not the only one who was confused. Tangning was also surprised as to why someone from Fudge would show up at the teacher's desk so openly. As far as he knew, there was an article in the Daily Prophet today that secretly slandered Dumbledore. .

For Tangning, the truth was obvious, and Dumbledore once again gave in to Fudge.Tangning couldn't understand Dumbledore's thoughts, but he remembered this sentence - "Seek unity through struggle, and unity will survive; seek unity through concession, and unity will perish."

It's a pity that even if Tangning deeply understands the correctness of this sentence, he can't run up to Dumbledore, point at his nose and throw this sentence in his face, although this scene is already very satisfying just thinking about it. …

Next, as the Sorting Hat sang a new song it had prepared for a year, the sorting ceremony went according to procedure, and then Dumbledore gave a speech to announce the start of the dinner... During the whole process, Downing noticed that Umbridge seemed to be absent-minded throughout.

"No way...I hope it's not what I thought..." Hermione sat next to Tangning and whispered.

"What?" Harry asked.

"You haven't forgotten, have you?" Hermione frowned, "The Defense Against the Dark Arts class has a new professor every year, and this year, there is only one new face..."

Harry opened his mouth in shock. He had not forgotten it, but he just didn't want to think about it in his heart.

Tangning naturally agreed with Hermione: "Before Dumbledore officially announces her as professor, why not try steak and pie first? I estimate that this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts class will most likely be more difficult than Potions class." ...Well, Harry, don’t doubt it, I’m talking about you.”

"Tangning!" Hermione nudged Tangning's arm with her elbow angrily, and then said to Harry, "Harry, don't listen to Tangning's nonsense, things... I think... it won't be so bad."

It was obvious that Miss Granger's ability to comfort people needed to be improved.

What else could Harry do but turn his grief into appetite and stuff his mouth full of food like Ron did.

After eating and drinking, Dumbledore stood up and gave a speech as he did in previous years——

"Okay, now that we are digesting another extremely rich meal, I ask everyone to be quiet for a while and listen to me explain the precautions for the new semester as usual." Dumbledore said, "First-year students should know that the hunting grounds The Forbidden Forest..."

After the usual admonishment, Dumbledore went on to announce: "This year, we have two changes to our teaching staff. We are delighted to welcome back Professor Grupplan, who will teach you Care of Magical Creatures. We are equally pleased to introduce Um Professor Richie, our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher."

There was polite but not very enthusiastic applause in the auditorium, and it soon fell silent again.

Dumbledore continued: "The administrator, Mr. Filch, requested me, and he also told me that this is already 426..."

According to the situation in previous years, when Dumbledore finished speaking, the students would laugh in tacit understanding, because experienced people know that Filch would always repeat a series of requirements such as not being allowed to do magic in the corridors during recess. These rules are all listed. On a long list hanging on Filch's office door.

In fact, no student would actually comply with Filch's request to read the long list.Everyone will inevitably break the rules and then have a battle of wits with Filch.

But now, Dumbledore stopped talking, and the auditorium became even quieter.Someone soon broke the silence, it was Umbridge.

She stood up immediately. It was not clear how far away Tangning was, but the professors at the teacher's desk all heard Umbridge interrupting Dumbledore's chuckle, including the two clearings of his throat that were slightly artificial now. "Cough, cough."Professor McGonagall's face was very ugly. It was not just Professor McGonagall who was dissatisfied. This kind of thing had never happened before.

Dumbledore looked at Professor Umbridge questioningly. Since she was not much taller when she stood than when she was sitting, it was not until she moved away from her seat that everyone realized that she had stood up and was about to give a speech!

"Thank you, Headmaster," said Professor Umbridge with a smirk, "for such a warm welcome."

Her voice was high, high-pitched, and breathy, like a little girl's voice. It matched the fluffy pink cardigan she was wearing and felt absurdly inconsistent.

Umbridge coughed a few more times, cleared her throat, and continued: "Well, I must say, it's great to be back at Hogwarts!" She grinned, showing her sharp mouth. teeth, “It’s so nice to see these happy little faces looking up at me!”

"I eagerly hope to get to know you all soon. I believe we will become very good friends!"

Hearing this, Tangning could guarantee that most young wizards would have a bad impression of this new professor without looking further. He had a pleasant little face?Teenagers always want to be respected by adults, and being treated like a child is certainly unacceptable.

Umbridge was still going on, as if she couldn't see that the students underneath were gradually becoming disgusted with her, and continued to say the dry lines she knew by heart - "The Ministry of Magic has always believed that educating young wizards is A very important matter. Some of the precious talents you are born with may be fruitless if they are not cultivated and exercised under careful and careful guidance..."

"The successive headmasters of Hogwarts have all made innovations when shouldering the important task of managing this famous historical school... However, at the same time, progress for the sake of progress should never be encouraged. Our traditions have been tempered for thousands of times, and often they are not In need of clumsy correction..."

Even Hermione, who was paying the most serious attention to the lecture, was barely listening to this long lecture. Judging from her expression, she did not agree with Umbridge's words.

Tangning didn't bother Hermione just because he was bored. He quietly changed his position and ran to chat with his two roommates.Many people in the auditorium were doing this. To be precise, except for a few students similar to Hermione, few were listening.

“…let us inherit what should be inherited, perfect what needs to be perfected, and reject what we should prohibit.”

After Umbridge finished speaking, Dumbledore spoke again, and Tangning slipped back to her original seat.

"Very inspiring," Hermione said with a childish face full of seriousness, looking extremely cute.

"Yes, it's already so obvious..." Tangning sighed, and he listened to it unconsciously.

Harry asked: "Isn't everything she said nonsense?"

"There's something hidden in the nonsense..." Hermione replied, "The Ministry of Magic is getting involved in Hogwarts!"

"A hand has already reached in." Tangning glanced at Umbridge, who was satisfied when she returned to the teacher's chair, and added.