The Shopkeeper of All Worlds in the British Wizarding World

Chapter 434 Employment Consultation (Please subscribe, collect, and vote)
The school was buzzing with rumors about Dumbledore, but fifth and seventh graders didn't have much time to dwell on it, as they only had six weeks before their exams.

Harry and Ron were both in a state of extreme depression. Harry felt depressed after seeing some bad things his father did when he was a student, because this was completely different from the majestic figure of his father in his impression. Ron was worried about his exams and Quidditch, in both of which he felt he was not well prepared.

But their bad mental state seemed very normal in the Gryffindor tower, and no one noticed their thoughts, because the exam was driving everyone who was preparing to take the exam crazy.

"Oh, God." In the common room, Hermione dropped her pen and wiped her face vigorously with both hands. "I really can't remember all the knowledge of ancient runes. What if I fail the exam?"

"You're worrying too much." Ryan, who was sitting opposite, also put down his pen. "We learned a lot more about runes by ourselves than in class, so the exam won't cover that much. The knowledge you have now is enough to get an O in the exam. So you should try to relax a little, which will help you get a good grade in the exam."

Ryan took out an Easter egg, peeled off the wrapper, broke off a piece and handed it to Hermione. The egg was very beautifully made, with a golden cauldron painted on it with icing. "Have some chocolate and take a break. This is a gift from Mrs. Weasley. She is really good at cooking."

"Thank you." Hermione took the chocolate and started eating it. Maybe it was the effect of the candy, she looked a little better. After taking out a handkerchief to wipe her hands, Hermione asked Ryan, "Um, have you read those brochures about careers recently?"

As if to emphasize the importance of the upcoming exams, a large number of pamphlets about various wizarding professions appeared in Hogwarts during the Easter holidays. For example, there was a stack of them on the table in front of Hermione and the others.

"No, you know my situation." Ryan glanced around to make sure no one was eavesdropping and whispered, "I plan to be a professional alchemist in the future, so that I have enough time to do something else. An overly busy life is not what I pursue. Naturally, the things in these pamphlets are of no use to me."

"It's a good opportunity for you to help me think about it. I originally planned to go to the Ministry of Magic, but now I find that the Ministry of Magic cannot fulfill my dream." Hermione said as she brushed the hair that fell in front of her eyes behind her ears.

"Well, then you can try to go back to Hogwarts and become a professor." Ryan thought for a while and said, "Then slowly change the world by changing the ideas of young people. Besides, the professors in the school are not young anymore, so they should hope to find some young people who can take over from them."

"It sounds like a good idea. Thank you for your comfort today." Hermione raised the corners of her mouth. Then she stood up, supported herself on the edge of the table with both hands, leaned over and kissed Ryan like a dragonfly touching the water.

Ryan was a little confused by this sudden attack. When he reacted, he saw Hermione standing up straight, with her hands behind her back, looking at him with a smile.

Infected by this emotion, Ryan also laughed, as if all the difficulties and problems had been solved. When they finished their practice and went to dinner that afternoon, they found a notice about employment consultation posted on the Hogwarts bulletin board, which required all fifth-year students to attend a brief meeting in the first week of the summer semester to discuss future employment issues with their college deans.

There was a schedule attached to the end of the notice, and Ryan found that he would go to Professor McGonagall's office at 4 pm on Monday. This meant that he needed to run to Professor McGonagall's office as quickly as possible after finishing the arithmetic divination class.

On the first day after the Halloween holiday, Ryan came to Professor McGonagall's office on time after finishing his arithmetic divination class. Perhaps because of his previous good performance, Professor McGonagall believed that as long as Ryan could do things step by step, he would definitely become a powerful alchemist in the future, and it is very likely that he would become an alchemy master like Nicolas Flamel.

"Okay, relax. As long as you can show your usual level, it will be fine." Professor McGonagall raised her hand and revealed a copper bracelet on her wrist. This was something Ryan prepared for the reliable and high-level wizards in the Order of the Phoenix. Ryan originally planned to give Professor McGonagall a silver bracelet, but Professor McGonagall thought that she would not be in any danger in the school, so she gave the silver bracelet to the field staff and only took a copper bracelet of the lowest level. "I believe that you who can make such a thing will never be stumped by a small OWLs exam." During dinner in the evening, he learned that Hermione also received good news in the employment consultation: Professor McGonagall told her that as Professor Dumbledore got older, as the vice-president, she needed more time to be busy with school affairs, so she felt a little overwhelmed in the Transfiguration course. She very much welcomes young people to help her share these tasks.

"So as long as I can maintain excellent grades and pass the final NEWTs, Hogwarts would be happy to offer me a position similar to an assistant teacher." Hermione concluded with a smile.

"That sounds great." Ryan said with a smile, "By the way, the grilled salmon tonight tastes good. You can eat more."

When Ryan handed the plate of grilled salmon to Hermione, he felt someone sitting down next to him. He turned around and found that it was Neville, who was in a good mood from the way he hummed a little tune and picked up potato salad on his plate.

"What good thing can make you so happy?" Ryan turned to ask Neville after swallowing the roast lamb in his mouth.

"Ryan." Neville realized at this time that it was Ryan who was sitting next to him. He said to Ryan happily, "The reading club really helped me a lot. Professor McGonagall thinks that although my current level is not excellent, it is far beyond her expectations. Now I have several good career directions to choose from. This way my grandmother will definitely be satisfied."

"Oh, what occupation?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Herb cultivators or plant whisperers in magical plantations, or even professional magical plant researchers. Many years ago, Newt Scamander wrote Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which greatly advanced wizards' understanding of magical animals. But up to now, no wizard has done the same research on magical plants as he did, so that apart from magical plants for medicinal purposes, our knowledge of many magical plants is almost blank, which is definitely inappropriate."

"It's a great dream." Ryan stared into Neville's eyes seriously and said, "Someone has to do this kind of thing. I think people like you who can endure loneliness are the best at this job." Hermione also smiled and nodded to Neville to show her support.

"You-believe me?" Neville looked a little excited. "Don't you think I'm bragging?"

"Of course not." Ryan patted Neville on the shoulder. "I think maybe I'll have a chance to travel around the world with you then."

"Thank you! Thank you so much." Neville seemed a little excited. He had been receiving help from everyone in the reading club over the past few years, and it was because of everyone's help that he was able to achieve what he has today. In his impression, both Ryan, who organized the reading club, and Hermione, who helped him the most, were worthy of his gratitude.

"Isn't our reading club established to help like-minded people?" Hermione said in a kind tone. "So this is what we should do."

"Thank you all anyway." Neville finally wiped away the tears from his eyes and said, "I will write to my grandmother when I get back to let her know that I have finally stopped bringing shame to the family."

(End of this chapter)