[HP] Magic didn't give up on you

Arnold Hausman, who is now a teacher of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, is a former professor of charms in Durmstrang. He resigned from Durmstrang during Grindelwald and came to the UK. settle down.

It is conceivable that he is already very old.This time, he was appointed in danger and was invited to serve as a professor at Hogwarts. It was entirely for Dumbledore's face, which was a kind of support and recognition for his victory over Grindelwald.

But his age is obviously not suitable for the heavy teaching work. After only half a year of teaching, he was so tired that he passed out once on the podium. There is no doubt about hiring new teachers.

In previous years, the invitation and acceptance of this position was often arranged by the principal of the school, and it would not be published in the newspaper until the dust settled.But this year, on the basis that Professor Housman's physical condition is already very worrying, it is obviously not difficult to make preparations in advance, which makes the information published in the school newspaper reasonable.

"Is this a trap?" Moody asked sharply, staring at Eli with probing eyes, "Even if you can only teach for a year, the teaching position at Hogwarts is very attractive to many wizards. The scale of this selection will not be small. But what I can’t understand is, what can this trap be used for? The Death Eaters wouldn’t be stupid enough to reveal their identity when they came to take part in the assessment, threatening to admit him.”

"You're right, Alastor," said Eli.He nodded slightly, then looked at the smiling Dumbledore on the first seat, and said surprisingly, "Actually, both Professor Dumbledore and I believe that through this selection, we will select an excellent, outstanding, good-looking A Death Eater who looks perfect and is trusted by the mysterious person. Putting such a Death Eater in school for a year of observation, I think we will definitely gain a lot."

There was a brief silence in the room, and then an uproar broke out.

"How can we be sure that the one chosen must be a Death Eater?" Everyone looked around uneasily, as if expecting someone to refute this point of view, but Moody had already asked in a rough voice, his voice full of doubts, "And this Eater The Dead Apostles really want to go to the school to teach?"

"Don't be nervous, Alastor." Dumbledore took the words and said gently, as calm as ever, and seemed to have anticipated everyone's questions, "I think it does have a little bit of operational risk, but never Considering all aspects, it should be worthwhile, maybe you can listen to the answers to some questions and learn more about the situation.”

"That makes sense, Dumbledore." Edgar said, also with doubts, "Why can you be sure that the person chosen in the end will be a Death Eater? Of course Death Eaters would not write their names on their faces, otherwise the Ministry of Magic would at least It's a lot easier to figure out who to catch."

"Before answering this question, I would like to ask everyone not to underestimate the energy and determination of the mysterious man." Dumbledore said seriously, "The mysterious man's style seems to be to use violence to conquer and forge ahead, but in fact, he is a very A cautious person, this has something to do with the Death Eater's habit of using the Imperius Curse to control people. Compared with killing, the mysterious man seems to prefer the feeling that everything is under control. We don't deny his ability - if he wants to do it, he can do it Will achieve his purpose, since he was still a student at Hogwarts."

"So, we are almost certain that the person who got this teaching position in the end is a Death Eater?" Dorcas Meadows leaned forward and asked a little nervously.

"I can't think of an accident, it will be like this." Dumbledore said cautiously, the blue eyes under the half-moon lenses were calm and sharp, "I also had a lot of hesitation when Eli proposed this idea. But he said Some aspects of it also make sense-if you can pick out a person hiding in the dark and observe it in front of your eyes, you will not get too little information. Not to mention other possibilities, at least there will definitely be some people who can make compound potions Hair, some information provided by Veritaserum, and one's inclinations that one cannot hide in one's speech and behavior, it is a good topic to explore the thoughts of Death Eaters, and perhaps we need to try."

"Perhaps it will be a little inhumane to do so." Eli said calmly, "But if you are facing Death Eaters, then I think this kind of inhumanity is probably necessary. If you must say it, it is for a greater cause. "

Edgar Burns raised his eyebrows, the Prewett brothers exchanged thoughtful glances, Alastor Moody stared at him for a while with interest, Dumbledore calmly Sitting on the other side, there is no response to this sentence.

"Did you know?" Moody asked while everyone's eyes were flying around, staring at Eli's expression changes, and asked him, "What you said just now is almost exactly the same as Grindelwald's claim ——What do you think is the difference between yourself and him? Let Grindelwald's old enemies adopt your opinion."

Eli looked at him with black eyes. As a mature and precocious boy, his eyes could never be said to be clear to the bottom, but when Moody looked at him, he seemed to see himself in those eyes. His reflection, like a mirror, reflects everything he sees.

"I don't want to get anything from this greater cause." Eli said calmly, looking at him without evasion, his eyes were calm, "Roads and careers are destined to be divided into great and small, and the selfless are great , Those who are selfish are small, those who are selfish are great, those who are for themselves are small, those who avoid victims are great, and those who make sacrifices are small, if you ask me, this is my answer."

Moody stared at him for a long moment across the table.

"You know what?" he said finally, eyeing Eli in an appraising tone, "you'd be pretty good for an Auror—do you think so? I've heard them say you got good grades, so NEWTs certificates must not be a problem... we are short of people."

"Have you recruited the Order of the Phoenix, Alastor?" Edgar bluntly criticized Moody's poaching behavior, and then said with certainty, "Of course someone with such a brain wants to come to our Legal Enforcement Department. I know that what is more important than the birth of good laws is to ensure that good laws can be implemented smoothly, and we really need some better minds..."

hello where have you been?Moody glared at him, and Edgar rolled his eyes back.The two senior officials of the Ministry of Magic rarely showed their childish side, and everyone saw it very freshly.

"Professor Housman should also pay attention." They smiled and watched for a while before Dumbledore brought the topic back and seriously reminded everyone, "Since the recruitment news has been sent out, we must start to beware of anyone who wants to "Early retirement" of Professor Housman, old Death Eater trick, isn't it?They've done the same with several Ministry officials to make room for them. "

"Yes, the Imperius Curse, it's really fatal." Edgar sighed, frowned and shook his head, "It's really difficult... Ordinary instruments can't detect whether a person is under the Imperius Curse Curse, you can’t prevent Legilimency by asking private questions. It’s okay for family members. It’s impossible to confirm when you meet wizards outside or at work. The question discussed in the Hogwarts school newspaper is very good. Why can't we use black magic at will - it literally brings irreversible chaos and tragedy to everyone's life."

"I do know that there is something that can break the Imperius Curse," Eli said, and everyone looked at him in astonishment, which made him shrug.

"As a matter of fact you all know that too," he said. "It's the waterfall you pass on your way to the Gringotts vaults. He's got nothing to hide from him. I was there half a year ago, and I remember it well." very clear."

To go and count the inheritance left to him by his parents.The people present thought of this at the same time and fell silent in unison.

Only Eli didn't seem to notice anything, and said naturally: "I know that waterfall is very special, and there is a goblin's magic on it, but the magic power is not bound by the existing magic spell. I have two friends who can create their own. Some practical little spells, I think if we already know its effects, it is not impossible to try to sum up its spells. If you also think it seems to make sense, I will start researching it and try to get it as soon as possible come to conclusion."

"Are you already busy?" Marlene McKinnon said with concern, "You have to run the school newspaper, and you usually have to attend classes. If you are too busy, don't force yourself. Those of us also..."

He glanced at the members of the Order of the Phoenix in front of him, and got stuck for a while, realizing that everyone was either extremely busy, or they didn't have the talent. It would be really hard for him to find someone who could take over the job. No clue.

Before he could come up with a better answer, Eli shook his head naturally and smiled at him.

"I'm fine, I'm busy." He said, with a natural expression and a casual tone, "In fact, I'm very happy to find a place that belongs to me and do something that I can do. At least this proves that I still have There must be value that can be contributed.”

Today is Christmas Eve. The members of the Order of the Phoenix seized the time after get off work and got together for a meeting to clarify the things and tasks to be done next.By the time they came out from the second floor of the humble Pig's Head Bar, the street was already brightly lit, and there was a sense of Christmas joy everywhere, as if everyone in the world was celebrating the festive season.

"Come to my house for Christmas this year, Eli?" As Eli walked out, Arthur caught up with him quickly and walked forward with him, grabbing his arm, very determined, "You know Molly's The craftsmanship is very good, and she also welcomes you to go to the festival with her—”

"It's kind of sudden, Arthur." Eli smiled, shook his head, and stretched his eyebrows and eyes, "It's too late for you to say, of course I already have Christmas arrangements - say hello to Molly for me, and There are Bill, Charlie, and Percy——Percy has been there for three months, hasn't he? Your house is very lively now, and I will definitely go to visit some other day, and I may need your help in the research on the Curse Falls."

"It's too outlandish to talk like that, you just come here." Arthur said without hesitation, but he hesitated for a moment, watching Eli's expression carefully, "Is there really an arrangement? Where are you going? Girlfriend's house?"

Eli paused briefly, then put a finger to his lips and smiled slightly.

"It's one of my secrets." He said gently, "Don't worry, I'm almost an adult, how could something happen? Don't treat me like an ordinary student, Arthur, Merry Christmas."

Of course you are not an ordinary student, everyone knows how good you are.Arthur sighed as he watched Eli stick out his wand and stop the Knight Bus.

But no one said that mature people don't need to care. This is not something to be ashamed of.

Eli declined Arthur's invitation, and the McKinnons, who had just married this summer and had no children, graciously invited him to spend Christmas with him.Eli declined with a smile, got on the Knights bus, and was stunned for a while in the face of the conductor's question, for a moment he really didn't know where to go back.

In the end, he still gave the address of his home, even if there was no family waiting for him there...he would always go back.

The road was bumpy, and when I stood in front of my house, it was already more than three hours later, and Christmas Eve was about to pass.Eli didn't even carry his luggage, so he got out of the car alone, and stood at the door of his house. When he saw his house for the first time, he was taken aback for a moment.

Lights are on inside.

... who's in there?Eli was stunned for a while, thinking of the answer in his heart, but a little unbelievable, his heart, which was originally silent, suddenly beat violently.

He stood where he was, hesitating, and didn't go in.However, he didn't move, but the people inside had a reaction - someone opened the halo window on the second floor, and someone leaned out from inside and looked down at him.

Eli raised his face and stared fixedly at the person standing above for a while, his gaze was so focused that his eyes felt a little sore.

"Why are you here?" he asked softly. "Christmas is supposed to be spent with the family."

"You're finally back," Petunia said.She probably waited for a long time and looked a little tired, but she still looked at him with bright eyes, which made him seem to be absorbed from body to heart, and could only stare at her.

"If someone else has Christmas with you, you should too," said Penny, laughing to herself first, "Isn't that familiar? Stealing the time you picked me up from school, sorry. "

Eli couldn't speak, he stood where he was, raised his face in a daze, looked at Petunia lying on the window sill, smiled and winked at him.

"I'm here because you need it," she said. "Welcome home and Merry Christmas."

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Thanks to Sue, Iced Tea, Mrs. Xinkai, and K·K’s Landmine~