Hogwarts: Why do you call me the Demon King?

Sadly, Quirrell died.

It won't be easy for Dumbledore to find another suitable candidate, although he has a backup plan.

The significance of having a backup plan is that it's a tactic that can't be used unless it's absolutely necessary.

There was no other way; with Professor McGonagall watching him every day, Dumbledore couldn't just sit in his office and slack off.

This has nothing to do with the principal's authority; it's simply because the two have been best friends for many years. Since they're best friends, why would anyone be polite to you?

Isaac hadn't seen the two of them on the Hogwarts campus for three whole days. In the morning, after getting up, Isaac, as usual, planned to go to Professor McGonagall's office to try his luck.

Then he was surprised to find that Professor McGonagall was sitting quietly behind her desk reading a book.

"Good morning, Professor McGonagall. Are you done with your work? Do we have a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this year?"

"Mr. Valdore? Good morning."

I can't guarantee that, but I can say that our principal is conducting an interview.

A French witch applied for a position as a defense against the Black Magic professor.

"Oh, by the way, here's a letter for you."

Isaac took the envelope from Professor McGonagall, wondering why his letter had been delivered by her.

He unfolded the parchment, on which a reply was neatly written.

[Dear Mr. Isaac Valdore:]

Hello!

We are pleased to inform you that your submitted paper on Transfiguration, entitled "Application of Reversible Transformation in Fire Shield Magic: A Novel Adjustable Protection System," has been approved.

After anonymous review by three senior transformation experts on the editorial board of the journal "Today's Transformation", it has been officially accepted by the journal.

This paper was intended to be published in the "Frontier Protection Magic" column in issue 8 of 1991.

The editorial board unanimously agreed that your paper has extremely high academic value and innovative significance.

You were the first to systematically introduce the theory of reversible transformation into the elemental magic system, successfully solving the problem of "fixed energy and inability to dynamically adjust" that has plagued the magic world for nearly three centuries.

Your proposed "gradient deformation protection model" is not only theoretically rigorous and self-consistent, but has also passed rigorous practical performance tests, providing a brand-new technical path for the combination of modern wizarding transformation magic and elemental magic.

The review panel specifically pointed out that your exploration and development of "the plasticity of fire" fills an important gap in the field of interdisciplinary research on polymorphism and elemental magic.

To ensure the quality and publication schedule of your paper, please complete the following tasks:

Please revise and improve your paper based on the reviewer's comments attached to this letter.

The final revised manuscript should be submitted to the editorial department of this journal via Owl Mail before July 29, 1991.

Please sign and return the "Copyright Transfer Agreement for Magical Works" and the "Author's Contribution Statement" along with the manuscript.

We will arrange for Professor Minerva McGonagall, a senior transfiguration editor, to work with you on the subsequent proofreading and typesetting.

She will contact you via owl within three business days.

This journal will provide you with 10 individual copies of the paper as sample copies. If you need to order additional copies, please indicate this when submitting the final manuscript.

As an authoritative international journal in the field of transfiguration, "Transfiguration Today" is committed to promoting the innovation and application of transfiguration theory.

We believe that your research findings will have a profound impact on transfiguration scholars and practitioners worldwide.

Thank you again for choosing this journal to publish your important research. We look forward to your continued contributions to the development of the field of transfiguration.

Best wishes!

[Editorial Department of "Today's Metamorphosis"]

Although Isaac had long expected his paper to be accepted by Transfiguration Today, he was still moved when he saw the acceptance letter from the editorial department of Transfiguration Today.

The status of "Transfiguration Today" in the magical world is similar to that of "Nature" and "Science" in the real world.

So Isaac essentially published a Nature paper before even enrolling in school.

While his peers probably still don't quite understand what "Today's Transformation" is, Isaac is already far ahead at the starting line.

As for why Isaac was so certain that *Transfiguration Today* would accept his paper...

Not to mention that the theoretical support for this paper was provided by Grindelwald and the guidance was provided by Professor McGonagall.

The author list alone includes Isaac as the first author, as well as Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Cornelius Fudge.

The fact that these three names can appear in a single paper speaks volumes about how well-written and substantial the paper is.

Even if it's just a low-quality article, the editorial department of "Today's Metamorphosis" has to carefully consider whether to find a corner on the page to publish it.

In short, when Hogwarts starts in September, Harry Potter will definitely be the coolest kid among all the young wizards.

But August, before September, will be the month of Isaac Valdore.

Chapter 40 The New Professor: Venda Rozier

Under Professor McGonagall's guidance, Isaac corrected several punctuation marks in his paper and then practiced transfiguration for a while.

During this period, under Professor McGonagall's guidance, Isaac has completed three stages in the field of transfiguration: basic introduction to transformation, transformation between living and inanimate objects, and cross-species transformation and theoretical expansion.

We are now learning about complex interspecies transformation.

It sounds like simply transforming one species into another, but with Professor McGonagall's in-depth exploration, Isaac couldn't guarantee that he could master it with just a glance, like the transfiguration techniques in a first-grade textbook.

What is a Transfiguration Master? These are just basic knowledge points used to lay the foundation for Transfiguration.

After some in-depth investigation, the difficulty level skyrocketed.

Professor McGonagall naturally wouldn't cover these extended topics in class.

Transfiguration, or magic in general, is ultimately a discipline that relies on talent.

Students without talent are already doing well if they can learn the basics. Professor McGonagall will only give extra lessons to students who are both talented and willing to learn.

For example, the Transfiguration Club that Professor McGonagall privately formed is open to students who are both talented and willing to learn.

In imparting and sharing knowledge, the heads of Hogwarts truly spared no effort.

They are never afraid that students will learn a lot; they are only afraid that students will not want to learn.

After the masterclass, even Isaac himself felt somewhat mentally exhausted.

Professor McGonagall's masterclasses never have a fixed curriculum; everything is taught flexibly based on Isaac's learning progress.

However, Isaac's talent was so extraordinary that Professor McGonagall was able to deliver a thoroughly enjoyable lesson in every class.

As for Isaac, every masterclass brought him a deluge of Transfiguration knowledge that flooded his mind.

He was talented, but he couldn't keep up with the amount of material he learned in each class. Faced with the "saturation bombardment" of knowledge from an educational master, Isaac could only accept it all and then practice intensively after class.

This is an excellent matchmaking system at Hogwarts.

If you study well, you can learn more knowledge; if you don't study well, you can enjoy a joyful education.

After leaving Professor McGonagall's office, Isaac planned to take a walk on the lawn outside the castle gate.

He simply enjoys learning and practicing magic, but that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to balance work and rest.

After Dumbledore effortlessly crushed Voldemort's ghost, Isaac's sense of urgency lessened.

Stepping out of the castle onto the large lawn, the weather was so-so. The sun wasn't shining on the ground, and the air was filled with rain and dampness.

Isaac walked all the way to the Black Lake.

In the past, Isaac would have been the only one here. The young wizards hadn't started school yet, and the professors wouldn't have gone to the Black Lake to relax.

However, this time was an exception.

Isaac saw a figure by the lake, the back of a woman in a green robe, her silhouette elegant and mysterious.

Hearing Isaac's footsteps, the woman with her back to him slowly turned around, revealing her face beneath her wide-brimmed hat.

Judging from her appearance, this woman is about the same age as Professor McGonagall.

The more Isaac looked at him, the more familiar he seemed.

“Hello, ma’am,” Isaac greeted the elegant lady first.

But the elegant lady did not answer Isaac's question; she just stared at him blankly.

This gaze made Isaac feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Isaac." After a long pause, she finally withdrew her gaze, her whole demeanor becoming elegant and mysterious once again.

“My name is Venda Rozier, and I will be your Defense Against the Dark Arts professor for the next academic year.”

Wenda!

Rozier!

When Rosier is mentioned, ordinary wizards in the British wizarding world might think of him as one of the followers of the Earth Demon.

Before that Death Eater became famous, the most famous Rosier in modern times was none other than this elegant noblewoman before him.

Venda Rozier was Grindelwald's second-in-command back in the day.

Venda Rozier was the most powerful and influential sorcerer among the saints, second only to the saint himself.