I'm the king of the roll at Hogwarts

Chapter 114 Lockhart: The Advantage is in Me
"It depends on what you said, professor." Louis shrugged: "Uniting all the forces that can be united is my standard of doing things."

"Including Muggles?" Dumbledore asked without thinking.

"We all come from Muggles and will return to Muggles." Louis answered with high emotional intelligence.

Dumbledore nodded approvingly: "It seems that you are different from Gellert and Tom."

"I am a Muggle-born, Professor." Louis said with some disapproval: "I don't know about Senior Grindelwald, but Tom... should we say it is a convert fanaticism? It can be understood in this way."

"To be honest, I kind of regret not setting things right in time." Dumbledore shrugged, but there was no regret in his expression.

"You are really a dedicated teacher." Louis's words were more ironic than complimenting.

But Dumbledore began to sigh.

"I hope you won't become the new dark lord, Louis." Dumbledore said this in front of Louis for the first time.

"Who can tell what will happen in the future?" Louis shrugged. "Don't forget that sentence. The unknown future is the driving force for us to move forward."

Dumbledore did not respond directly, but said: "Tomorrow the school board will come to Hogwarts with the Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge if nothing unexpected happens. Whether you can get what you want depends on how they decide tomorrow."

"To be honest, I don't really like the feeling of being controlled by others." Louis felt a little uncomfortable, but since he was under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head.

"So, kid, you have to sit still. I'm already very old and have seen too many ups and downs in life. Sometimes it's not a good thing to have things go too smoothly when you're young." Dumbledore gave advice to the lovable child in front of him.

"You have to eat your meal one bite at a time. Like Emma said, you can't eat a hot pudding in a hurry."

"You are worried that I will overturn the chessboard, professor." Louis said meaningfully: "Don't worry, professor, winning what I want within the rules is something I enjoy."

"Then I feel relieved." Professor Dumbledore took out a sizzling honey candy and asked, "Take one?"

Louis knew that he was really relieved this time.

He took the honey candy, unwrapped it and threw it into his mouth.

"Why does it smell like leeks?" Louis asked suspiciously.

"Oh, I put a piece of green Bibibi Multi-Flavored Beans in it." Dumbledore was obviously in a good mood and even started to joke.

Louis choked and didn't know how to answer, so he could only give Dumbledore a thumbs up.

"It's my fault, Professor. Did you do this on purpose?"

Dumbledore laughed, looking relieved. "In fact, I have always been very confident in you. What I said just now was just a prelude to get you to eat this every-flavored bean." At the end, he even blinked mischievously, "It's a pity that this bean doesn't taste like booger, alas."

Louis thought it wasn't raining, it turned out that Dumbledore had left him speechless.

"You must be careful of Fudge." Professor Dumbledore put on a serious face. "Although I supported him, he is very ambitious. Gilderoy Lockhart was assigned by him to teach me. It may be a preparation for opening the door for the Ministry of Magic to enter Hogwarts."

"You are going to chip away at the little power he has now, but I'm afraid it will be hard to get the result you want... Now that I'm still here, he may not do much to Hogwarts - once I'm gone, he will pounce on it like a fly seeing blood and take a bite of the fat piece of meat that is Hogwarts."

"It's a pity that you have misjudged the person again." Louis said meaningfully.

"It's not that I misjudged him, Louis." Dumbledore shook his head. "The human heart is complicated, just like water. It may appear calm on the surface, but there are undercurrents surging inside. You can't know everything."

Louis sighed like an adult and said with emotion: "But one thing is certain, water always flows to the lower places, but people's hearts always want to go higher."

"You see things more clearly than I do." Professor Dumbledore was not stingy with his praise.

"Okay, Professor, it's getting late. I should go back to the Slytherin common room. Catherine is still waiting for me." Louis stood up and wanted to leave.

"Oh, I haven't congratulated you on successfully taking off the bachelor's hat yet." Dumbledore teased Louis in a mischievous tone.

Louis's face was as thick as his armor, so he was not easily shy. He said to Professor Dumbledore without blushing, "Then do you have to express your feelings?"

Dumbledore uttered an "Ah", raised his hand and called Fawkes over: "I suddenly remembered that I'm still cooking soup in the kitchen. I'll leave first. Bye--"

After saying that, both the man and the phoenix disappeared in front of Louis.

To understand the meaning of the word "Run" is...

Louis was dumbfounded and had a new understanding of Dumbledore.

The next day during class, Louis was notified to meet in the principal's office.

When he entered the headmaster's office, he found a lot of people there, including Lucius, who was nodding at him imperceptibly, and four deans. Professor Snape was looking at him with an expression that said "I'm optimistic about you."

There were several people he didn't know, including Gilderoy Lockhart, who was looking at him unhappily.

"Our outstanding Mr. Mountbatten is here." said a middle-aged man with a bureaucratic air. Judging from his fat and kind-hearted appearance, he must be at least a director.

"Okay, Louis, come here." Dumbledore waved Louis over and introduced him one by one.

The fat and kind-hearted middle-aged man just now was the current Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge.

He is different from Lockhart, that fool whose emotions are all written on his face. This man is obviously very shrewd and always seems to be friendly with everyone. Even to Louis, he keeps praising him for his promising young age and believes that he will grow into an outstanding wizard who can compete with Dumbledore in the future.

Look at him, he has accomplished both flattery and discord in the blink of an eye.

His rank is much higher than Lockhart's.

"Well, let's stop talking nonsense. We are all gathered here to vote on Mr. Lewis teaching the second-year Defense Against the Dark Arts class." Dumbledore said, and the scene instantly became quiet.

He looked at the school directors and officials from the Ministry of Magic who were staring at him, and said, "As a school with a long history, our school has always adhered to the people-oriented educational policy. Therefore, we cannot ignore the wishes of our classmates. Now... please raise your hands if you support Mr. Louis." Most of the school directors, including Dumbledore and the four deans, also raised their hands.

"It seems that there are still many people who support Louis." Dumbledore nodded and said, "Then how many people are against it?"

Nearly one-third of the school board, plus officials from the Ministry of Magic, and Lockhart, voted by raising their hands.

Unfortunately, 10-10, a draw.

"I actually have a suggestion." Fudge, who had been smiling and playing the role of Maitreya Buddha, spoke up: "Let Mr. Mountbatten lead the second-year students of the two colleges, and Mr. Lockhart also lead the second-year students of the two colleges. After Christmas, arrange a duel between the colleges to test their teaching results... What do you think?"

There was something meaningful in Fudge's eyes as he looked at Louis.

No matter how outstanding a student is, he can never be a match for an adventurous adult wizard like Lockhart.

People from Muggle families should just stay in the Muggle world honestly. Instead of running to the magical world to expand their influence, we should take this opportunity to hit them hard, even if we can't break the hands they extend.

Fudge didn't take Louis seriously at all. For him, the power behind Louis was what he needed to care about most.

Is the Muggle world finally unwilling to be lonely and wants to make the Ministry of Magic submit again like before the 17th century? Fudge is used to being the Minister of Magic and is used to having the final say, so why would he find a superior for himself?

What Lu Bu said is very good. A real man lives between heaven and earth. How can he be depressed and live under others for long?
If Fudge knew there was such a person as Lu Bu, he would have made him his close friend long ago.

"Minister Fudge's suggestion is very good. I think it is very reasonable." Lucius quickly responded, and from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be dying.

He knew Louis' teaching ability very well. He said that Louis had almost carved the piece of rotten wood in his family into a dragon.

Draco: Don't cue me, even if you are my father...Oh, Dad, please continue.

Other opponents could not find any fault with it, but everyone who supported Louis, except the four deans, Dumbledore and Lucius, doubted whether Louis could succeed, and those who opposed Louis were waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

But Louis put forward a different opinion: "Principal, Dean, directors, and... Mr. Minister." He deliberately put the minister last. "Four colleges have applied. I can't favor some over others. So, I suggest that I lead the second-year students of the four colleges. When Christmas comes, Professor Lockhart can choose our opponents from the fifth-year students. What do you think of this proposal?"

This time even Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick's expressions changed a little.

It’s not that they don’t believe Louis, but they don’t believe second-grade students… The three-year age gap is not so easy to make up.

They didn't know why Louis said that, but they instinctively felt that it was definitely not possible.

Professor Sprout even spoke out to stop him: "Don't, Louis..."

But Fudge quickly finalized this sentence: "Okay! Mr. Mountbatten is really confident. It's settled!"

Lockhart's face was originally a little bitter. After all, after experiencing the elf incident in Cornwall yesterday afternoon, he began to doubt his teaching ability - he had secretly decided never to bring living things to class again.

But when he heard Louis's almost suicidal request, he was overjoyed.

Isn't this just like hitting a pillow when you feel sleepy? He was overjoyed, what is this called, this is called fifth grade versus second grade, the advantage is in me!!!

He looked at Louis with a smile on his face. This easy victory made him extremely happy.

Fudge had long hinted to him that after victory and establishing himself at Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic would offer him an honorary position.

For the vain Lockhart, this was a fatal temptation.

It’s okay, as long as it’s not a temptation to go home.

"But I would like to add that the professors at Hogwarts cannot interfere with their teaching," Fudge added.

Before coming here, Fudge had roughly investigated Louis' teaching situation last year. As for Louis' performance, he only regarded it as the secret help of Professor Snape, and did not associate it with Louis himself.

This is actually not Fudge's fault. No one would have thought that a first-year freshman could be so amazing. It is totally against common sense.

But many things in this world cannot be judged by common sense.

"Of course." Professor Dumbledore nodded in response to Fudge's request. He looked around and said in an unquestionable tone: "Then, under the witness of all the professors, school directors and officials of the Ministry of Magic, this bet... is established."

"If Mr. Louis wins the bet, he will become the associate professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts in his school, and will be responsible for the Defense Against the Dark Arts curriculum of this grade... The Ministry of Magic will not have any objection." Minister of Magic Fudge made the decision for Lockhart with a smile.

"If Mr. Lockhart wins, I will never mention teaching again while I am in school." Louis said calmly.

"You seem to have nothing to lose by losing. This is not fair to Professor Lockhart. After all... if this matter gets out, it will also affect his reputation." Fudge said with a sarcasm and a smile.

Snape, who had been silent all this time, suddenly retorted sarcastically: "If you could use your vision a little, you might find that this game itself is unfair to Mr. Mountbatten."

After all, it was still Snape who protected his good student at the critical moment.

Louis thought to himself, thank you professor for your protection, I will definitely try my best to persecute you in different ways.

Snape: Are you polite?

After hearing what Snape said, Fudge did not show any embarrassment. He said calmly, "I'm sorry. I just want to say that Mr. Mountbatten is so outstanding that I overlooked his age for a moment."

As he spoke, he smiled politely at Louis.

"Just remember it. I hope you won't regret it." Snape put on a forced smile and spoke in a cold tone.

"Of course, of course, I will definitely not regret it." Lockhart took advantage and still acted cute: "Alas, if that's the case, it's really unfair." As he said that, he pretended to be reluctant and sighed: "But this is everyone's request, so I can't refute it. I can only respect everyone's opinion reluctantly."

As he said this, he winked at Louis with pride. In his opinion, I had the advantage in this competition and was sure to win.

(End of this chapter)