Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 157 Lu Ping Takes Office
“Filch wants to resign? That’s perfectly normal. After all, he’s longed for magic for so many years. Now that he’s finally mastered the ability to cast spells, how could he not pursue it?”

Levi and Professor McGonagall walked to the train station—Lupin would be here on the special Hogwarts Express.

“Of course I can understand his thinking—but Hogwarts can’t be without a caretaker.”

"What a coincidence, isn't it? What do you think of Lupin?"

Under the summer sun on the platform, the two were bathed in warm sunlight, looking at the distant railway tracks.

"Lupin? But he's a werewolf, absolutely not!"

Professor McGonagall refused without hesitation, her words firm and righteous.

But amidst the chirping of insects highlighted by Li Wei's silence, she hesitated for a moment before continuing:

"We are responsible for the safety of our students."

“I know, Professor McGonagall.”

Li Wei's expression remained calm, showing no sign of annoyance at being rejected.

This made Professor McGonagall think she was being even more outrageous.

She lowered her head and thought for a moment, then, seeing that Lu Ping hadn't arrived yet, continued to ask:

"Are you serious about this? How much do you know about Lupin? I remember you two were classmates?"

"To be honest, we haven't had much contact, but I trust him a lot, which you might not understand."

"No reason?"

"There's no reason—but if you really want one, I think you'll understand when you see Lupin—do you remember what kind of person he was in his student days?"

"Of course I remember."

As a fellow member of the Order of the Phoenix, Professor McGonagall actually knew Lupin to some extent, and she was willing to trust him—but one thing is one thing.

The werewolf's identity was indeed too dangerous for the students—once he went berserk, even ordinary professors couldn't control him.

"Okay—I will seriously consider your suggestion, but only after I see him in person."

Professor McGonagall pursed her lips, deciding to give it some more serious consideration.

"Ah."

Li Wei nodded.

He left at just the right time; before the two of them could even feel an awkward atmosphere, the clanging of train wheels approached.

With a loud steam whistle, a middle-aged man, looking travel-worn and tired, stepped off the train carrying an old, small suitcase tied with many ropes.

Lupin looks very young, but his light brown hair is already mixed with gray.

At the same time, his extremely worn-out wizard robes, which were even patched in several places, made him look much older than his actual age.

She looked extremely thin, somewhat malnourished, with an unhealthy sallow complexion and a tired look on her face that suggested she had been there for a long time.

"Lupin? Long time no see."

Li Wei was the first to greet them.

Lupin raised his head, his sallow face showing visible restraint and tension.

But upon seeing Li Wei, he was momentarily stunned—he couldn't quite reconcile the smiling man before him with the aloof student he once knew. James and Sirius had talked a lot about Li Wei in their youth—Lupin also knew a little about him.

In his eyes, Li Wei was a very easy person to understand.

Pure Slytherin, obsessed with power and magic, uninterested in everything else—cold and powerful, but definitely not one of their own.

But it was precisely because of this impression that Lupin accepted the job without much hesitation—a Slytherin like Levi would never look at him with prejudice like other wizards.

Working under him, you only need to do your job well and that's it.

However, seeing the calm and reassuring demeanor that Li Wei exuded, Lupin's heart began to waver. When he noticed that Professor McGonagall was also there, his heart tightened even more, and he quickly greeted her.

Lupin could easily discern the meaning behind Professor McGonagall's scrutinizing gaze—he was a werewolf, and his presence on campus clearly posed a significant threat to the students' safety; as the vice-principal, Professor McGonagall did not trust him.

Thinking of this, Lupin became a little nervous.

Fortunately, Li Wei got straight to the point, just as Lupin had expected—Lupin had to admit that Li Wei's approach was a great help at this moment.

"I'll skip the unnecessary pleasantries—let's talk as we walk."

Levi turned and naturally led Lupin toward the castle, with Professor McGonagall following quietly beside them, observing silently.

"Your work at Hogwarts consists of two main parts."

first part:

Within Hogwarts, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation and subsequent maintenance of 'alchemical items'.

Initially, I will demonstrate and guide you through the process until you are ready to take over the task.

Lupin nodded earnestly—the uproar caused by Levi's invention in the magical world was considerable, and to be honest, he still lacked confidence.

The item that could change the fate of a Squib, and now the other party wants to just hand it over to him to make entirely? Lupin is somewhat worried about his alchemy skills.

But since the other party had already made the teaching arrangements, he could naturally feel more at ease—sure enough, although Li Wei's temperament had changed, his actions still met his expectations.

Highly efficient and precise.

Part Two:
I have a shop at 93 Diagon Alley where a training ground has been built—you need to collect and screen a list of duds by mail and train them there.

I've already compiled the relevant training details; you can learn about them when you go to the office. Also, my house-elf Barton will help you with anything; feel free to ask him for help with any problems you encounter.

"Okay, I will take these two tasks seriously."

Lu Ping nodded earnestly, looking both honest and somewhat lacking in confidence.

Professor McGonagall observed his expression and, for some reason, felt a pang of sympathy—Lupin still looked so unfortunate.

Seeing her former comrades who had fought alongside the mysterious man in this state, she felt a pang of pity.

Hogwarts would be a pretty good place for him, but what about the werewolves?

"Now let's talk about the most important thing: the treatment."

Li Wei's tone was calm yet undeniable.

"I will provide you with a personal office, but you can only book a single room in my office."

In addition to the wolfsbane medicine I promised you each month, I will pay you an extra eighty gallons each month as salary.

Professor McGonagall's eyes suddenly lit up when she heard this—that's right, with Levi watching over Lupin, what did she have to worry about?
(End of this chapter)