"Ms. Burns, from Neville's incident, we can see that there's a serious problem with the current education system. This is not only a problem within Hogwarts, but it has also affected the other parts of the academy. As for why I'm saying this …" Ellen calmly said to the stern-looking square-faced witch in front of her before turning to Neville. "Neville, of course, I don't want to announce how bad your talent is in front of everyone. In fact, it's the exact opposite. Your talent is much better than what you, your uncle, your grandmother, or anyone else thought. So, don't feel ashamed. The one who should be ashamed is the one who delayed and suppressed your original talent."
When Allen was talking, the disgusted images showed something that Algie never knew. It was not long after Neville was born. As a baby, Neville used magic and commanded the blanket to wrap himself tighter around him. However, no one witnessed his unusual magic display and talent. The midwife only thought that it was Neville's father who did it.
"Mister Longbottom, in fact, Neville had already displayed extraordinary magical talent not long after he was born. Have you ever wondered why Neville became a forgetful and submissive little Magus?" Allen raised his hand and pointed in the air. Algie's expression froze when he saw the image in the smoke.
It was Augusta Longbottom, Neville's grandmother. Everyone knew that she took care of Neville after his parents were tortured to the point of insanity. She looked like a strong woman. She wore a green robe, a fox skin scarf, and a tall hat with a specimen of an eagle on top. She held a big red handbag in her left hand and a magic wand in her right. She was casting a forgetting spell on the very young Neville's head.
"I admire this old lady's strength, but she's just not as conservative as you." Alan shook his head. "I remember Professor McGonagall said that Madam Augusta Longbottom's Magic Spells failed when he was selecting classes today, and because of this, Neville, who had gotten a good Magic Spells, didn't continue his studies in the Magic Spells class? Of course, this was not the main point. The main point was, why would a Magus who failed in magic spells be so reckless as to cast a Forgetting Curse on his grandson? Even if Neville needs to be cast a Forgetting Spell to forget witnessing his parents being tortured, he should invite a person who is good at casting spells to do it. Don't forget that the Forgetting Spell will damage a person's mind. Bertha Jorkins who was cast this spell on by Barty Crouch who is quite good at casting spells is one of them. Poor her, she's still very forgetful until now … "
Alji Longbottom tried to defend himself but was stopped by Alan. He looked at Neville with pity. "Think about it. If Neville wasn't treated so rudely, if he wasn't forgetful, and if he wasn't misunderstood by your family and suppressed himself to act stupid, I think he would be one of the best wizards in Hogwarts … Mr. Longbottom, other than using so many methods to activate Neville that made him frightened and put his life in danger, have you really tried to understand your nephew? Was it just to give him a toad to make up for it? Of course, it's not your fault. The education you received made you into people like this … "
Jenny, who was standing next to Harry, let go of Harry's arm. She agreed with Allen's words and sighed. "Alji gave Neville a toad as a gift when he entered the academy, but toads went out of fashion many years ago. Back then, owls were the most popular pets among the young wizards."
"No wonder you did well in magic spells, Neville!" Although Freeg patted Neville's shoulder, he seemed to be a little disappointed.
Neville didn't answer Freeg. He stood there in a daze and watched the scene in the sky disappear. The smoke drifted away with the wind. Too many things had changed in such a short period of time. He couldn't accept it all at once.
"You should know that not everyone is good at teaching. Everyone has a different understanding of magic, and the means of teaching are also very different. Early family education has a great impact on wizards. Inappropriate family education will affect children with magical talent. After entering the Hogwarts, they will be afraid of learning and their magical talent will be suppressed. " Allen's words made the wizards who had never thought of the connection fall into silence. "Our current teaching materials and knowledge are actually starting to lag behind the Muggle in some sense. Just like the study of magic potions, it's full of ambiguous, undetailed and not rigorous statements. Someone can develop their own unique method based on their own talent in the same teaching materials, but if the students who follow the book don't interpret it correctly, they may only let the bottom of your crucible slip. As an authority on werewolf research, Professor Everett Picard's book 'The Lawlessness of Wolves: Why Werewolves Don't Deserve to Live' only referred to a few cases and came to this conclusion. I think everyone present is already very familiar with Mr. Remus Lupin's story. The Muggle is ahead of us in teaching. Even in this kind of medical field, they have their own set of statistical rules. If it doesn't reach a certain number, it's meaningless and can only be recorded as a case …"
"Professor Harris, you've indeed found some problems. If you're a member of the board of directors of the Hogwarts, then you're a more qualified board member than many of the people present here …" Amelia Burns stroked her short gray hair that was messed up by the wind. "But as I said before, this still has little to do with the content of our discussion today. We're discussing the issue of you teaching black magic and even necromancy in your ancient magic class. Aren't you worried that they'll be affected by this and degenerate into a black wizard who can only summon magic maggots to devour themselves after casting the Guardian Spell?
"In my opinion, this is related because even though my class is nominally an ancient magic class, the content of my teaching has actually involved many aspects. In fact, it's an effort and attempt of mine to reform the education of Hogwarts." Allen shook his head gently and denied it. "This is an attempt to correct the wrong teaching concept in the Hogwarts and the magic world for a long time. In fact, I think that under my education, from the school club that I established when I was still a student to the ancient magic class that I'm teaching now, it's all an attempt to make up for the bad consequences caused by the negligence of all of you and your ancestors in education. In fact, some of my students have surpassed all of you in the field of magic …"
These words instantly angered the school board. Lucius, who had not regained his status as a member of the board, and Allen looked at each other before glaring at him. "Mr. Allen Harris, can I take it that you're saying that all of us, including Principal Albus Dumbledore, are guilty of malfeasance? Are you saying that as a minor, your idea of education is more advanced and reasonable than the traditional families like us who have been running and maintaining the Hogwarts for many years? "
Allen made a matter-of-fact expression. "Of course there's a problem … Let's not talk about how the students' ability to cast spells deteriorated under Principal Dumbledore's education … Just the fact that Mr. Tom Liddell became a mysterious person who threatened the United Kingdom under Principal Dumbledore's guidance alone is enough to prove that he has seriously malfeasance in his position as a professor and principal."
“？！ (How dare you?!) " Millison Bast was stunned. She cracked open one side of her mouth and unconsciously asked before the others with a ferocious expression.
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