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Chapter 627: Now that things have come to this, let’s plant trees first

Andrew was a little uncomfortable with the change from being an actual operator to being a figurehead waiting for results, but it did not waste time.

Andrew later came to terms with it - it was just a title, he was really not good at adventure and digging, let alone searching for treasures from history.

His grades in History of Magic obviously did not support him pursuing a career rich in historical information.

So, for the next period of time, he lived very comfortably in Hogwarts.

Apart from occasionally going to Professor McGonagall's office to handle some documents as usual, the only thing left was to practice Apparition on a regular basis.

The dean specially applied for an empty space for him from Dumbledore, and then he practiced Apparition for two hours every day, with remarkable results.

As for the remaining large amount of free time, it became the time for Andrew to start studying elective courses on his own, improving his spell system and studying transfiguration.

Anyway, every day is busy, busy and meaningful.

But this comfortable time did not last long, because Professor McGonagall returned to school.

This also means - a lot of work is coming.

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"Are we really not going to call the prefects back ahead of time, Professor?"

Andrew looked up as he sorted out the list and asked, "Anyway, the list of prefects has been finalized, and the sixth-grade prefects won't be leaving the house, so it doesn't matter where they intern."

"No, Taylor, although we are a bit busy this year, prefects do not receive a Hogwarts salary."

...

"My stipend is just that, professor. It's not even enough to cover a day's work in the lab..."

"Also, you will be the president of the student union in the new school year. You need to be more mature and call the prefects over in advance. How will you adjust your relationship with the other prefects then?"

The professor signed the documents patiently - these start-of-school letters would later be sent to the Owl House and then to each student.

After that, the most important thing is to copy the admission list and then send the admission letter. If necessary, you have to deliver the letter in person.

In previous years, all these tasks piled up together were tiring enough, and even Albus was needed to help. But this year, not only was there no less work, but Albus didn't come either - Hogwarts purchased the full set of licenses for the Dream Tree at a relatively reasonable price, and will subsequently cultivate the school's own Dream Tree.

Therefore, the information is still being processed by Dumbledore, and will only be planted when it can be integrated into the school's protection system so that it can become a part of the school's protection system.

Not only Dumbledore, Professor Sprout is also trying his best to master the technology and investigate it bit by bit, which makes the whole school very busy.

Andrew shook his head, said nothing more, and continued to copy the list.

Just repeat it - although it is a bit tiring, it is much better than doing it by yourself. This year is his OWLs year, and he will be a class monitor. This year's miscellaneous tasks will be handled by a special part-time class monitor, not just one or two days.

...

"The Ministry has gone mad?"

Andrew picked up the letter and felt terrible.

When the professor said that before, he thought it was a joke - but it turned out that everyone in the Ministry of Magic and the Examinations Authority went crazy.

Maths classes at Hogwarts?
And it’s a compulsory course?

No, even if the Ministry of Magic is crazy, the Examinations Authority is also crazy?

He resisted the urge to curse and began to read the reply to the dean's letter carefully. He breathed a sigh of relief only after reading it line by line.

'It's okay, I'm not crazy.'

"Professor, we have an additional flying class."

After Andrew confirmed that he had read it correctly, he passed the letter to Professor McGonagall.

Compulsory courses without exams, and then slowly move forward, but the ultimate goal is to include it in the compulsory courses - the Examination Authority is professional, and he was indeed busy before and lost some trust in the Examination Authority. "Math class... Muggle-born wizards seem to be quite good at it, and Granger seems to be pretty good at it too."

The professor didn't comment, but talked about something else, "Are you sure about this year?"

What are you sure about?

Perhaps seeing Andrew's confused expression, Professor McGonagall added, "Are you sure you can beat Granger and take first place this year?"

"I am sure, Professor."

Andrew nodded. "I've almost finished my review during the holidays, and I've also made up some groundwork for History of Magic. I can basically consider myself with all A's."

There is no office chores this semester, and if he also studies on his own, he is still good at it.

"That's good," the professor nodded, then looked at Andrew and shook his head again.

"I thought it would be great if you could make a splash in the OWLs exam and get full marks on the spot like Albus, but now I think that's nothing, Taylor."

"Thank you for your teachings on Transfiguration."

Andrew nodded in response and continued with his work.

'...'

"Taylor, what's wrong? What's irrational?"

"No, Professor, it has not."

Andrew shook his head - matters like Harry being a prefect and Ron being captain of the Quidditch team were entirely Gryffindor's internal affairs, and he didn't want to get involved at all.

"That's good, this arrangement is more suitable for them - Weasley's courage is always a problem."

"courage?"

Andrew was stunned - Professor, are you kidding?
Do you think Gryffindor doesn't have enough courage?

Professor, have you not worked enough overtime?
"Yes, courage. He is not very good at giving orders to others and is easily stage frightened. The most important thing is that the team is seriously short of players right now. They didn't play any games last year, and the twins left the team this year. The school team needs a lot of new blood."

Probably because it involved Quidditch, Professor McGonagall was in a talkative mood.

"Weasley is very suitable. He has enough training time and is brave and smart enough to deal with the situation on the field. More importantly, he is a goalkeeper. Being a prefect may make him more stable."

"As for Potter, although he is not good at office work, he is popular enough in the lounge to control people, and he is also friendly to Granger - there will be no special circumstances."

The professor observed——somewhat carefully…

Andrew sighed, without stopping the work at hand, but he looked at the letter and then at the work at hand.

...

"What's wrong, Taylor?"

"There's one more class, professor. We need to prepare the students. Also, I'm afraid the schedule will have to be changed..."

Andrew said expressionlessly - he was only halfway done.

"…Don't worry, Taylor. Just add an additional page. It's just an additional course, and it doesn't require any stationery. But we need to recruit some qualified professors. You need to draft a job posting, and then we need to conduct interviews quickly."

...

"I think I succeeded, Minerva!"

There was a knock on the office door, and Dumbledore's voice came with a hint of joy.

Andrew looked at the professor tentatively, and Professor McGonagall nodded, which was rare.

(End of this chapter)