From Hogwarts to Strixhaven.

Chapter 144 Farewell
The magic circle composed of mercury and gem solution was sparkling, and standing in the center of the magic circle was Ivy's pet Xiaoyan.

Because she had to go to France with Dumbledore, Ivy couldn't stay in the castle for a while.

In order to prevent the effect of his permanent spell in Mordenkain's private chamber from being interrupted, Ivy planned to let his pet stay here to cast spells on his behalf.

In fact, it has always been Xiaoyan who has been casting spells for the secret room, but as a wizard's pet, it cannot leave its master too far.

Ivy's destination is France, so an ingenious ritual magic is needed to temporarily tie Howling Flame to the land of Hogwarts Castle, allowing it to maintain its status as a wizard's pet while continuing Ivy's unfinished work at Hogwarts across hundreds or thousands of miles.

There wasn't actually much Xiaoyan had to do. His main task was to keep an eye on the gate and cast spells in the secret room, and also to act as Norbeta's babysitter.

Fortunately, Xiaoyan already has experience in this matter, as she is the adoptive mother chosen by the male mother Hagrid.

Speaking of Hagrid, his life has begun to change a bit.

The Ministry of Magic civil servants who had come to Hogwarts to conduct the Chamber of Secrets investigation had not left yet, even though their leader had been driven crazy by Ivy.

This makes people wonder if it is because the food at Hogwarts is too good, and their work is too easy - Hagrid's physique is simply impossible to disappear quietly in front of people. Their work content is more like surveillance and relaxation than investigating the secret room.

Ever since Umbridge went home on sick leave, these civil servants of the Ministry of Magic have become more and more relaxed. The last time, Ivy even found them drinking and playing cards with Hagrid in the cabin!
The next day, at the professors' regular tea party in the staff lounge, Professor Keltborn shared how Hagrid won every last penny from the Chamber of Secrets investigators.

Professor McGonagall was very happy after hearing this, and ate two large pieces of carrot cake in succession. It was not known whether it was because of the decoration of the "base" that made her appetite open up, or because the wizards sent by the Ministry of Magic could not beat Hagrid, the gamekeeper of Hogwarts, in intellectual games.

As the transparent magic chains in the air dissipated, Ivy's ceremony officially ended.

Next he had to go see Professor McGonagall and hand over the remaining work of the "base" to her.

"I heard about it, Professor Victor." Professor McGonagall was holding a cup of tea. This was the greenhouse site reserved by Professor Sprout. In order to enjoy afternoon tea immediately after hard work, they brought tea sets and desserts. As for the tables, chairs and cushions for the tea party, Professor McGonagall, the master of Transfiguration, was responsible for it.

Ivy came to bid farewell to the Vice-Principal and Director of Personnel of Hogwarts. It was time for Professor Victor to end his mission. When he returned to Hogwarts next time, Ivy would return to his original appearance, including his height that was no longer like that of a child.

"Dumbledore told me he was going to France for vacation," said Professor McGonagall with undisguised suspicion in her tone, "but he didn't leave me any paperwork, so I can't complain." The professors at the school didn't know that Ivy would be traveling with Dumbledore, and they thought he was trying to avoid the letters from the Ministry of Magic.

"It's a pity that Hogwarts has lost such an excellent Defense Against the Dark Arts professor like you. I guess Dumbledore is having a headache about choosing a new professor again?" Professor Sprout asked jokingly. "Huh~" Professor McGonagall snorted, "Someone has already accepted his invitation and even sent a list of books. Can you imagine? Pomona? Seven books in total!"

"Oh! That sounds reasonable? One book per grade?" Professor Sprout picked up a sugar cube from the sugar bowl, not quite understanding why Professor McGonagall was suddenly so angry.

Professor McGonagall rolled her eyes visibly. "Yes, there are seven for each grade, including the textbooks for fifth year students and advanced classes."

"Isn't it too much? Will the children be able to learn it all?" Professor Sprout was still worried about the quality of teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts.

"Gilderoy Lockhart plans to use his seven novels as teaching materials, and requires each grade to buy seven copies. I don't think he is here to teach at Hogwarts, but to hold a book signing event. Can you imagine? Professor Victor, one of his novels costs three Galleons!" The new school year has not even begun, and Professor McGonagall has already started to worry about the teaching level of Hogwarts. Logically speaking, shouldn't this be the matter for the headmaster to take care of?
"I think Professor Dumbledore has his own ideas." Ivy could only smile. Anyway, he didn't plan to take Defense Against the Dark Arts next semester, and he didn't even plan to buy the textbook.

"Yes, Dumbledore always has his own ideas." Professor McGonagall may have realized that she complained too much, and immediately explained, "Forgive me, Professor Victor, I shouldn't have said those slanderous words about my new colleague. But people often say that there is no harm without comparison. Lockhart obviously..."

Professor McGonagall shook her head and did not continue.

"Then I can only wish you a happy relationship with your new colleagues." Ivy took out a stack of drawings from his pocket and placed them on a small table filled with cakes and tea sets. "These are the remaining design drawings of the 'base'. There are not many unfinished parts. Since I will not be in school in the future, you only need to refer to them. But promise me, Professor McGonagall, don't let those people from the Ministry of Magic interfere."

Professor McGonagall said soothingly: "Don't worry, Professor Victor, even in the Ministry of Magic, there are still one or two good people."

Professor Sprout unfolded a blueprint and exclaimed, "Very clear! No wonder you always seem to know which stone should be placed in which position!"

Ivy used the three-view drawing method. Although he was not familiar with what the so-called engineering drawing was, in the magical world, he only needed to assemble the main body of the building like playing with building blocks. Waterproofing, anti-seepage and fastening of building materials could all be handled by magic.

Wizards have a magical spell called the Permanent Paste Charm, which can stick two surfaces together very tightly. Without special magic, no one can get it off. Ivy suspects that the crooked buildings in Diagon Alley came from this.

"Remember to go to the staff lounge after dinner, Victor." Professor Sprout reminded, "We have prepared a small farewell party for you. Don't refuse it in a hurry. It will be over soon."

　I'm a bit stuck, the next chapter will be a little later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)