Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

Professor McGonagall nodded. "So, you do intend to practice Animagus?"

"Yes."

Ryan didn't deny it.

"I hope to complete the transformation under your guidance."

After seeing how convenient and useful Animagus was, he did have the idea of ​​practicing it.

Although the Slytherin teacher once said that he would develop a more powerful Transfiguration - but it is obvious that Ryan now does not think so much.

"No problem at all."

Professor McGonagall nodded decisively: "It's too late this semester - maybe next semester."

She quickly set the time.

"When you come back from summer vacation, I will teach you how to practice Animagus."

Ryan naturally agreed happily.

However, just as Ryan was about to say goodbye and leave.

Professor McGonagall called him.

"I suppose you're not busy today?"

Professor McGonagall asked.

"It's not really that busy. I was planning to review for the final exam."

Ryan nodded.

"You? Reviewing?"

After hearing his words, Professor McGonagall was obviously speechless.

Even though she was always happy to see the little wizard work hard and seriously, she obviously didn't think Ryan needed to do any final review.

So, she said decisively: "Let's put the review aside for now - there is a guest coming to school today, and she said before that she really wants to see you."

After hearing what Professor McGonagall said, Ryan was a little stunned.

"guest?"

Chapter 141: Professor Marchbank! Candidate for the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts!

Soon, Ryan saw the guests that Professor McGonagall had mentioned.

In fact, when he followed Professor McGonagall to the castle gate.

The castle gate was already very busy.

Ryan could see many young wizards who looked to be at least in the fifth grade gathered in front of the gate.

Filch was driving them away - under normal circumstances, these little wizards who were old enough would definitely glare at him.

But at this moment, they were unexpectedly very honest.

Ryan even saw Percy Weasley in the crowd, which surprised him a little - in his impression, this Weasley didn't like to join in the fun!

What surprised him even more was that Percy Weasley was actually looking towards the center of the crowd with admiration and respect, and even cast a Transfiguration Spell on the ground beneath his feet so that he could see farther.

So Ryan naturally looked in the direction Percy was looking with curiosity.

I saw several wizards walking into the castle where the crowd gathered.

The leader was an old witch who looked very serious and energetic but was obviously very old.

Beside her were two wizards - the one on the left wore a pair of pince-nez, looked quite old, and was very kind.

The one on the right is a man who looks to be in his fifties. He has a straight back, stiff movements, a spotless suit and tie, and his short gray hair is meticulously groomed. You can tell at first glance that he is a very serious person.

"Come with me."

Professor McGonagall whispered, then walked forward with Ryan.

"Griselda, on behalf of Hogwarts, I welcome you all."

She greeted the leading witch.

"Oh, Minerva... looks like Albus is quitting again?"

The witch smiled after hearing this, and her words were very straightforward and clear.

But Ryan found it a little strange - it was the first time he heard someone dare to say so directly that Dumbledore had given up.

"Yeah... Mr. Principal has been missing a lot lately, but he was in the office today."

Speaking of Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall shook her head helplessly.

"I think you've arrived just in time."

"I guess so!"

The witch laughed again after hearing this.

Then her eyes caught Ryan.

"Who is this..."

"Hello, I'm Ryan Elias."

Ryan naturally introduced himself politely.

Then, he saw surprise, curiosity, and joy flashing in the old eyes of the old witch in front of him.

"Oh, it's you!"

Her attitude was far more agitated than Ryan had expected.

"I've heard of you, the most talented young wizard of our time—Albus, Filius, Pomona, and Minerva all speak highly of you...Albus said you will be the most outstanding graduate Hogwarts has ever seen!"

She is quite old, but she speaks very decisively and clearly, even swiftly and decisively.

"I must say, I'm already looking forward to invigilating your OWL and NEWT exams in the future... I believe it will be a wonderful experience in my life."

After hearing this, Ryan was completely sure of the other party's identity.

"Oh, you're very kind—Professor Griselda Marchbanks."

Griselda Marchbanks is perhaps one of the most respected wizards in the British wizarding world today, besides Dumbledore!

Of course, her prestige wasn't due to her being a legendary wizard—in fact, she had never displayed much magical power.

Her high moral character stems from her identity.

She is the director of the Wizarding Examinations Authority, and is the chief examiner responsible for invigilating the OWL (Wizard Level Exam) and NEWT (Final Wizard Level Exam) for young wizards every year.

And she has been in this position for more than a hundred years.

That's right.

This lady was even older than Dumbledore – in fact, she had been the invigilator during Dumbledore's graduation exams!

"Oh, Elias... Anyone who knows me knows that I never give people excessive praise."

But after hearing this, Professor Marchbank waved his hand.

"I recently read your paper on meditation and ancient magic, the one that will be published in Witch Weekly... I have to say, it's truly brilliant—but Agatha Adair is pure wishful thinking. Students like you should belong at Hogwarts, not some other, less prestigious school."

She obviously doesn't like to be polite, and her words are even so direct that they are a bit offensive.

However, Ryan was not surprised that the other party knew about the paper.

Because Griselda Marchbanks is indeed a member of the Wizengamot, and even a veteran-level wizard.

In fact, Ryan already understood it at this moment.

The reason why Professor McGonagall brought him to meet this lady was probably to make her acquaintance, so as to facilitate the development and resources of the Pavatu Club next semester. As far as Ryan knew, Professor Marchbank had a huge influence in education.

At the same time, Professor McGonagall may have also intended to build up connections for Ryan in advance.

Although Ryan didn't think it was necessary, he still appreciated it.

So at this moment, Ryan simply nodded in response to Professor Marchbank's straightforwardness.

"Well, you're right."

"I promise you won't be disappointed when you invigilate my exam in a few years—I'll be the best."

He was no longer modest and said so.

"Excellent! That's the way it should be!"

Professor Marchbanks laughed after hearing this: "I have always believed that truly great wizards do not need to be humble. Magic will speak for itself."

Ryan also laughed after hearing this - this old wizard was also very much to his liking.

Then, Professor Marchbanks introduced Professor Tofty, who was from the Wizarding Examinations Authority like her, the kind-looking old wizard.

"Oh, Ryan, I've heard of you too. I believe that in a few years there will be another little wizard who gets straight A's in the exams..."

He spoke kindly, his voice trembling a little, and it was obvious that he was not a strong-willed person.

So his words were quickly denied by the powerful Professor Marchbank.

"You underestimate him, Tofford—"

"You haven't read his thesis. Ryan Elias is countless times better than you think!"

Professor Marchbank obviously has a high opinion of Ryan.

"Getting straight A's in the NEWT? That's certainly impressive, but that's only for an ordinary little wizard."

"You can't expect them to be comparable to Elias, especially some of them who have gone astray... Remember Barty Crouch Jr.? His Transfiguration skills were so good that even Minerva and Alastor were impressed, but his intelligence was completely misused!"

When she said this, Ryan saw Professor Tofford winking at her frantically, and Professor McGonagall's expression became a little subtle.

"Oh, I think the facts are the facts and there is no need to cover them up."

But Professor Marchbank had no intention of hiding it at this moment.

She looked directly at the meticulous man beside her: "Bati, what do you think?"

"Indeed."