The Silent Witch of Hogwarts

Chapter 550

Umbridge's appearance at the start of the school year caused a huge stir at Hogwarts, but it seems this is just the beginning.

Loila had heard that her Defense Against the Dark Arts class didn't include any spell explanations; she simply had her students memorize the Ministry of Magic's various secrecy laws and regulations.

Hmm—when did Hogwarts start offering law school?

At Durmstrang, Loira hated these kinds of courses the most—purely theoretical ones. Fortunately, Durmstrang didn't have many of these kinds of courses, since most professors preferred to have students do practical work.

"Today is Charms class, so come and practice one-on-one!"

"Today is flight lesson. Form teams and practice Quidditch!"

Hmm—thinking about it now, it doesn't seem to be very kind to my past self either.

But no matter what, those are other people's classes. As the Hogwarts magic circle professor, Loila only wants to teach her own magic circle class well.

How magnificent and sacred the magic circle is!

Looking at the students sitting all over the place, Loila felt that her slight unease had eased a lot.

"In today's lesson—we'll practice—a new magic circle," Loila said, gently waving her wand and opening the textbooks for the students.

Today's lesson is for fifth graders. Looking at Luna sitting attentively in the corner, Loila nodded slightly.

The teaching of the magic circle course has not progressed quickly. After all, magic circles are quite complex. Last semester, due to the Goblet of Fire, most students were honestly not interested in learning.

Therefore, the progress of the magic circle class was not fast. After the class started, Loila taught the students three magic circles, but it seemed that even these three magic circles were somewhat difficult for most people.

At the very least, Mr. Longbottom cannot guarantee that his magic-blocking array will work—Loila is ultimately a bit helpless.

Was my teaching pace too fast?

No, not really. When I was learning magic circles with my dad, I could draw almost all of them in just three years.

They've even started learning how to combine magic arrays.

However, it is clear that this is still a bit too early for these students.

With a gentle tap of her wand, Loila used magic to outline the basic shape of a magic circle on the blackboard behind her.

"Today we're learning something that's more advanced and difficult—"

"The connection magic circle—" Loila said, nodding slightly, "It allows people to communicate even when they are far apart."

"Much faster than an owl —"

"But pairing is required—meaning one-on-one communication is possible only." Loila paused, then continued, "More complex multi-person communication requires the support of a combination magic circle—"

"So our task this semester is to learn this magic circle and then create combination magic circles —"

Loila was already very skilled at teaching. It has to be said that being a professor is a really amazing position. Even with this title, she could still talk so much with so many people.

However, just as Loila's gaze swept over the students below the stage, her eyes suddenly stopped in a corner.

It was a woman in a pink robe, sitting there winking at me.

Ms. Umbridge?!

Loila felt uneasy when she saw her; her pointed ears suddenly stood up, causing many of her students who knew her to gasp slightly in surprise.

"It's Umbridge," Hermione muttered in a low voice.

"What is she doing here?" Ron asked, frowning.

"She's definitely here to cause trouble," Harry said through gritted teeth. "She must have been involved in Professor Hamilton's trial before."

Compared to the students' malicious speculations, Loila's speculations were relatively well-intentioned.

Is Lady Umbridge also interested in magic circles?

I don't think so—could it be that they're planning something again? Anyway, everyone who wants to cause trouble comes to audit the magic array course—

Loila was already experienced with this, so after a brief silence, she twitched her ears and pretended not to see Umbridge as she continued her lesson.

Unfortunately, Umbridge doesn't seem prepared to give Royla that opportunity.

When Loila was explaining the principle of the connecting magic circle, she suddenly tapped the table lightly and then raised her hand.

"Ah—that—" Loila pursed her lips, looking at her somewhat abrupt movement, and then said with a hint of helplessness, "Ms. Umbridge—is there something you need?"

"Well, Professor Hamilton," Umbridge paused, holding her notebook, and said, "I've heard what you just said about the connection magic circle."

"Can it achieve connection and communication regardless of distance?"

I never expected that it really was a problem related to the magic array?

Loila looked at her with some surprise, and after a brief silence, she nodded gently: "Strictly speaking—it's not about ignoring distance, but within Europe—it should be fine—"

"Then I have another question," Umbridge interrupted Loila's explanation.

"Was this magic circle reported to the Ministry of Magic?"

"Um?"

Loila blinked.

declare?

What does that mean?

"If it allows communication regardless of distance, what if it's exploited by a dark wizard?" Umbridge said with an air of righteous indignation, "Wouldn't a dark wizard also be able to use this magic circle?"

"And then—is there any way to monitor this magic circle?"

Is there a possibility of being wiretapped?

"If we're being wiretapped, wouldn't that threaten the Ministry of Magic's control over the wizarding world?"

"Based on my inspection just now, it appears that the Hamilton family is selling this related product—does the Ministry of Magic have any information regarding tax filings and product testing?"

""

No—no—what are you babbling about here?

"It's all about applying for this and that"—Luo Yila was speechless after hearing her string of remarks.

Besides, the sale isn't my responsibility—that's Miss Xirui's business.

After a long silence, Loila tapped her fingers and said, "These things—these things are not under my jurisdiction."

"Is that so, Professor Hamilton?" Umbridge winked dramatically. "I've heard you're the head of the Hamilton family."

"Don't the head of the family know these things?"

Shouldn't the head of the family be aware of these things?

Loila was a little annoyed by her rambling words—this was magic circle class, what did what she was saying have to do with magic circles?

Loila looked at her with displeasure, her ears, which had been drooping, now perked up again.

"Ms. Umbridge—these things have nothing to do with our class." She paused, then continued, "This is Magic Circles class—not law class."

"If you want to know these details—please ask Miss Hilary of the Hamilton family." Roy said, pursing his lips. "As for me—I can only answer—answer you—"

"No comment."

"What do you mean by that, Professor Hamilton?" Umbridge raised an eyebrow. "Are you disobeying the Ministry of Magic?"

Ok?

Are you here to cause trouble?

Loila, already annoyed that her magic circle class had been interrupted, subconsciously clenched her wand, when suddenly the classroom door was pushed open.

"Ms. Umbridge, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Professor McGonagall walked in, and she didn't seem to be in a good mood.

Looking at her face, Umbridge remained silent for a few seconds, then shrugged slightly, adopting a relaxed posture, and strolled out of the classroom.

Watching her retreating figure, Loila gripped her wand slightly tighter.

If she continues to nitpick and tarnish the great magic array in every class—then I might as well kill her—