HP's Foreign Land

"Sturluson, you must learn at least three foreign languages."

On this day, the teacher in charge of teaching [Inspection and treatment of magic damage] said this to Heimdall after class.

Heimdall nodded, in fact, he had plans in this regard.

But the teacher said again, "But according to the personal information you filled out before, you have already mastered English, German and Russian." At this point, the teacher hesitated, "You are from Iceland."

Heimdalne, there is no reason for Icelanders to speak Icelandic, right?

"I do want to learn another foreign language," Heimdall said.

"It's good to be self-motivated." The teacher affirmed his enthusiasm.

But I don’t know when to start learning. He hasn’t done his summer homework yet. The teachers of various subjects have assigned a lot of homework for the next school year. The IW training courses also have corresponding homework assignments. Heimdall suddenly feels that his shoulders are heavy. .

He tried to comfort himself: Those who are capable work harder, and those who are capable work harder.

While eating in the staff cafeteria at noon, Heimdall found Hollingworth in a relatively secluded corner. Adelelia Firing was sitting with Hollingworth. At this moment, Miss Firing was looking unhappy. Stare at the "intruder".

This time Heimdall was neither sitting nor leaving, and it happened that Hollingworth also looked up.

"Sit down." Hollingworth pointed to the empty seat next to him.

Heimdall followed suit and sat on Ferrin's right hand. Ferlin glanced at him very unhappy, thinking that this child is too thick-skinned, she is so obvious, so repulsive, and still clings to him Sit down, why don't you wink at all? !

In fact, Heimdall didn't really want to get close to her. The reason why he approached Hollingworth was because Hollingworth was the "teacher" who introduced him to the door. Whenever he had the opportunity, he would try to ask Hollingworth for help. It has become a habit to report the progress of learning after more than a week of classes. Judge Hollingworth did not show the slightest sign of impatience from the beginning to the end, which further strengthened Heimdall's report. Continuation of work.

In other words, Ms. Ferring is the one who doesn't wink. For no reason, why did Heimdall come up to her to annoy her?Heimdall sat next to her because it was convenient, and because he didn't want the lady to look up and see him, which would make her mood worse-he still understood that she didn't like him Yes, besides, Heimdall also wants to eat comfortably, isn't it good to not have to face each other?

However, Ms. Ferring thinks she has found a reasonable explanation for Heimdall's behavior. She thinks of Heimdall's identity as a "rich young man", and quickly finds the source of the various "problems" in Heimdall, that is, self-righteous and arrogant. The young master is sick.

Sometimes it is difficult for people to even maintain superficial skills. Even if they are colleagues in a group, it does not mean that they must get along in harmony.Generally speaking, as long as they don't hinder each other and affect the results of work, no matter how bad the relationship is in private, the higher-ups will turn a blind eye.

"How was your class in the morning?"

Heimdall was taken aback and almost choked on his food. Fortunately, he held back his conditioned reflex and went to see Miss Filming without making a fuss. Fortunately, Miss Filming was not sitting opposite him and did not see his unnatural expression.

After forcing himself to calm down, Heimdall picked up the wooden cup and said, "It's okay." While drinking water, his mind was running fast.

Isn't his work classified?Why did Judge Hollingworth say it in front of Miss Filming?Or is it that Ms. Feilin is already "one of her own" and can speak freely in front of her?

"Well, you have to learn what you're taught. Not everyone can be an executive inspector." Hollingworth remained calm and calm, as if he didn't know that Heimdall was beating his heart.

Heimdall glanced sideways at Adeleia Firing, and found that she looked disapproving, and lowered her head to pick up the vegetable salad on the plate—looks like lunch was not to her liking, and she didn't seem to take their conversation to heart On the way, Heimdall straightened out his thoughts while feeling at ease, and gradually understood what Hollingworth's move meant, and his heart suddenly brightened.

He decided to test whether his understanding was correct.

"At the end of the morning class, the teacher asked me to learn a few more foreign languages." Heimdall remembered that the rotating chief office issued a study notice to him, and the supervision and inspection office had already recorded this matter in the memo, which was his The study plan is available for inquiry.

In the entire IW, except for the well-informed leaders, ordinary employees don't know that the training he received is not the general sense of the induction training for executive inspectors.

Thinking of this, Heimdall felt more at ease.

"Learning more foreign languages ​​is indeed helpful for future work. Although the Wizengamot of various countries will submit documents according to the requirements of the IW, sometimes verbal communication is also necessary. Do you understand what I mean?" Hollingworth seemed He glanced at him casually.

Heimdall was taken aback, and soon understood that the Ministry of Magic of each country would follow the rules, but the prisoners would not know it. Could it be possible that they would bring a local interpreter with them every time they "visited the prison"?

Heimdall nodded, feeling his shoulders get heavier.

"I heard that Mr. Victor Krum knows many foreign languages. If you have nothing to do, learn more with your boyfriend."

Heimdall almost spit out what was in his mouth, and even Miss Ferring looked at her boss in surprise——

Judge Hollingworth, you are gossiping.

The eyes of the two happened to collide, and they separated after less than a second.

Hollingworth didn't seem to realize that he had caused any commotion, and said, "I heard that Bulgaria defeated Syria, and the result is not bad. Syria is the favorite to win the World Cup, and there was a lot of enthusiasm before the match."

Hollingworth talked about the recent breaking news with a serious expression of talking about work, which would make people feel a sense of time travel, and the two subordinates were in a trance for a while.

Ferring doesn't watch Quidditch, and neither does Heimdall, but it doesn't prevent him from learning about it. Ferring feels that it's a waste of time to even understand it. He really doesn't know what to ask. Ms. Ferring was a high-level Gobstone master when she was a student, and she often represented the school. Miss Ferring, who was satisfied with sportsmanship after going out to compete, naturally dismissed the brutal Quidditch.

She couldn't keep up with the topics raised by her boss, so she lowered her eyes sullenly, avoiding eye contact with Hollingworth. Filin, who is extremely confident at work, hates the feeling of being powerless. Unfortunately, she has nothing but powerlessness now. feeling.

Miss Ferring never dreamed that Hollingworth would chat with people, so she was not prepared at all. He is Hollingworth, the stern and unreasonable Judge Hollingworth!

Feilin was depressed, she couldn't figure it out, why didn't she see him chatting with her?Could it be because of Sturlusson again?

Once a person is at the tip of a horn, it is difficult to rein in the precipice with his own strength. Film is a typical way of thinking.

Heimdall is different from Filin, but he chatted with Hollingworth on a non-conforming basis. This kind of matching can easily give others a feeling of being able to chat. The more Filin listens, the more boring he becomes, and the more he thinks about it, the more aggrieved she becomes. He was most afraid of being compared to others in his life, so he cleaned up the things on the table, asked Hollingworth for instructions, and left the cafeteria without answering Heimdall.

As soon as she left, Heimdall also heaved a sigh of relief. This girl can be regarded as "true temperament", otherwise Hollingworth would not have kept her until now...

"Don't think that all the teachers have too high demands on you. To be strict now is to be responsible for your future."

As soon as Ferlin left the cafeteria, Hollingworth changed the topic.

Heimdall admired it unceasingly, this is a model of confidentiality work, and it can be retracted freely as one likes.

On the other hand, Heimdall also understood Hollingworth's good intentions. He was indirectly teaching himself how to deal with the relationship between confidentiality work and his own work.Inspectors who need to perform secret tasks should not keep secrets for the sake of secrecy, nor should they leave the normal life and work circles for the sake of secrecy. Sometimes it is more conducive to the continuous development of work to "let go" appropriately.

After getting along for this period of time, Heimdall became more courageous. As long as it is not nonsense, Hollingworth will generally not stop your speech.

"I heard from the teacher that you were also an executive inspector."

"It's been a while, but not for long." Hollingworth nodded. "I don't think my personality is suitable for the job, and the higher-ups may have realized this, so they transferred me out of the executive office."

According to the primary encrypted documents that Heimdall read during this period, the Wizengamots in some countries not only like to come to work, but also have extremely low efficiency. At this time, the executive inspector of IW must be more patient than the other party. Who can be stable? Whoever sits on the Diaoyutai will be the ultimate winner.

Hollingworth is a person who pursues conciseness and conciseness in his work, and his personality is really not suitable for the work of "grinding foreign workers".

"It is reasonable to say that the executive inspectors who need to carry out secret missions should be taught by their predecessors. When the predecessors feel that it is okay, the newcomers can officially take over the post after passing all the tests." Hollingworth said very emotionally .

Heimdall remembered that his predecessor "retired and returned to his hometown". No one mentioned the real whereabouts, and he didn't dare to ask. One more thing is worse than one less thing.

Hollingworth glanced at him, "Why don't you ask your predecessor?"

Just as Heimdall was about to open his mouth, he immediately hesitated. How should he answer these words?Is this also a test?Was Hollingworth just asking casually, or did he have another purpose?

While thinking wildly, I suddenly recalled it with a clever mind, damn, I have become nervous after being exposed to these confidential things these days, and I have been carefully thinking about such a simple question for a long time, Heimdall is very speechless to himself.

From another aspect, it can also be seen that Heimdall wants to do this job, and he treats it carefully because of expectations, but he has not realized it yet.

"I heard it's returning home." Heimdall used the official statement.

"The last one was brought out by me."

Heimdall almost blurted out, how old are you this year?

Hollingworth just said that, and didn't expect Heimdall's answer. His eyes were a little straight, seemingly melancholy. Heimdall didn't say anything to disturb him when he saw him.

At the end of lunch, Judge Hollingworth stepped forward and said to him before leaving: "Just listen to the afternoon class, don't take it too seriously."

Heimdall was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Hollingworth to say such a thing.

The afternoon class is a new course. The name of the course is simple and straightforward. It is called Conversation Class. According to Mr. Hasali, the "head teacher", this class will be offered every once in a while, and will be based on his comprehensive academic performance. Let's judge, today is the first time, in other words, the teachers' tentative education of Heimdall has come to an end.

***

Before the class started, Heimdall walked into the classroom familiarly, and saw a ragged old man sitting on a chair in front of the podium. This chair was definitely not a chair in this classroom. Heimdall was familiar with this classroom. For all the desks and chairs in the classroom, the back of this chair is very high and straight, higher than the head of the old man. According to the comfort level advocated by ergonomics, it may be uncomfortable to sit on it. There are armrests on both sides of the chair. The chair looked dark and heavy, and stood out among a group of short fellows.

Four iron chains protrude from the back of the chair, binding the old man's limbs. The old man on the chair seems very dissatisfied with his current sitting posture. The binding of the ankles and ankles shrank tighter and tighter, so tight that Heimdall wanted to touch his wrists and ankles, but the old man didn't care, and he still didn't care about anything until he struggled out of his satisfaction. angle to stop.

Mr. Hasali has been standing aside with a blank expression on his face. Although his face is paralyzed as always, his gaze is always on the old man. It is not the kind of kind or unintentional gaze, which is closer to surveillance, but not Feeling tense, it is estimated that he understands that the old man is not dangerous at this time.

When Hasali saw Heimdall coming in, he took out his pocket watch and said, "Although it's not time for class, since you're here, let's start early and finish early."

Before Heimdall could respond, the old man on the chair suddenly looked at Heimdall, "Middle-aged people, young people, old people... Now it's the young man's turn? The International Wizengamot is getting bolder." The old man laughed. "Why not a woman? I heard that the first consideration was a woman, or did you say that Miss has been eliminated by you?"

Heimdall looked at Hasali, but the latter didn't say a word, so he also walked behind the desk without saying a word, and sat in his old seat.

The old man didn't care about the silence of the two, and yelled at Heimdall directly, "How did you get into the IW, kid? Did you get in? Or did you rely on connections? Or were you dispatched by the International Magic Law Police Corps?"

Heimdall looked at Hasali and continued to remain silent.

"Let me guess..." The old man can still talk to himself, ask and answer by himself. "I guess he got in, isn't he?" He seemed very excited when he spoke, his hands and feet fluttered with his voice, and the chains on the chair rattled, which was very annoying, and his voice was really annoying. is a torture.

Heimdall couldn't help turning his head slightly, and immediately realized that he had shown his disgust, so he quickly focused his eyes back, and saw the old man suddenly shut up and looked at him silently for a while, this time he stopped shouting "Do you think I'm annoying? A qualified executive supervisor will not show abnormal emotional reactions to others, especially when facing a prisoner. Once you let the prisoner control his emotions, you will be finished." .”

Heimdall's heart skipped a beat when he was told, and then he felt a little wronged. He didn't know anything. Of course, complaining didn't help. Fortunately, he was still in the learning stage. It seems that he should be more careful in the future, just in case.

The old man turned his head and said to Hasali: "It's not as mysterious as what you said. I think the qualifications are very average. Back then, Leh performed better than him."

"Judge Hollingworth was in his early twenties back then, and Sturlusson is only 14 years old now, which is pretty good for his age." Hasali didn't seem to care, and was not shaken by the old man's words.

The old man snorted indifferently, "Since you have already reached a conclusion, why are you looking for me?"

"Let's go through the process. After all, you are the only one who is still alive among the former executive inspectors." Hasali said this without any fluctuation in his tone, very calm.

The old man snorted again.

Heimdall was astonished. This old man is also an executive inspector?From that point of view, it seems to be the predecessor before Judge Hollingworth.

After careful observation, he found that although the clothes on this senior's senior's senior's body were torn and blurred in color and style, the pattern of gold and silver scales on the chest hadn't become old and dim due to the changes of time and environment—golden The "W" on the front was still shining brightly, and Heimdall suddenly felt an indescribable feeling.