A few days later, in the memories of the Hogwarts students, the style of today's banquet was very different from the previous years.
Unlike in the past, where only huge banners were hung to celebrate, this time, under the star-studded ceiling, many light lights flowed in the auditorium, projecting irregular fragments of light and shadow on the floor. If one's eyes were fixed on the rotating and jumping light and shadow, they would easily fall into a beautiful illusion.
The auditorium was decorated with the blue and bronze colors that represented Ravenclaw to celebrate their victory as the champions of the School Championship once again. Shadows floated on the wall behind the main seats, as if countless bronze light spots had gathered on the wall and turned into an eagle soaring at the peak that no one could reach.
However, on the long table, unlike in the past, where all kinds of sumptuous dishes were placed in front of them for the wizards to eat, the wizards no longer had to stand up and struggle to reach the food that was far away from them, nor did they have to walk around to find their favorite food.
Just like the time when Boothbarton Academy and Demstrand Academy were entertained during the Goblet of Fire era, a set of Ravenclaw porcelain tableware was placed in front of everyone. Silver knives and forks were placed neatly on the side, and a menu with wonderful magical patterns was placed in front of everyone. As long as the wizards tapped on the name of their favorite dish, the corresponding dish would appear on the plate with a spell cast by the house elves.
In such a magical and elegant environment, the little wizards of Hogwarts were naturally attracted by these novel arrangements. However, they were too embarrassed to make loud noises in the auditorium like before, so as not to ruin the magical atmosphere and the wonderful feeling that the auditorium brought to them.
Apart from the occasional whispers, the auditorium was much quieter than when Dumbledore, who was born in Gryffindor, was the headmaster.
On the platform at the end of the dining hall, there was a long table for the staff of the school. Except for a white-haired young wizard who sat in the seat of the most senior light wizard, the other professors and staff did not change much. The gatekeeper of Hogwarts, Argus Filch, was also given a seat today. Unlike his usual sloppy appearance, he deliberately dressed up and sat next to the librarian, Irma Pins, looking very nervous and reserved. His skinny, dark gray cat, Madam Loris, was staring at the students with bulging eyes like light bulbs. However, the new blue bow on her neck made her look a little cuter than usual.
After everyone had eaten their fill, when some desserts appeared on the long table, Allen stood up and walked to the golden owl podium. He let the owl spread its wings and supported himself on the podium.
"Another year has passed." Allen's voice was not loud, but it seemed to ring in the ears of every student. "Before you enjoy these sweet desserts, I have to trouble you to listen to the clichés of this new headmaster. I think this year, your little brains must be richer than in previous years. The whole summer vacation ahead of you is waiting for you. However, unlike in previous years, I have to regretfully say that I have to leave you with some homework."
This caused some lamentation in the audience, especially the Gryffindor, who could not help but feel a little restless.
"No, no, no need to lament. I won't ask you to write a thirty-foot-thick parchment during the holidays. This is your homework, and also a little gift from me." Allen raised his hand, and the stars on the starry ceiling seemed to fall from the sky. They turned into countless small boxes and fell on the long table in front of the students.
They opened the box and saw three oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges. In addition, there was a small crystal medicine bottle, some unknown insect chrysalis, and a parchment full of notes.
Colin Creevey's brother, Dennis, poked the chrysalis with his finger curiously. "What is this?"
"This is the chrysalis of the Ghostface Skymoth. This paper is the traditional way to transform into an Animagus." Neville, who had participated in the training class, was a little surprised. "Are we going to be taught how to transform into an Animagus next year? But why did the first-year wizards receive it? "
"I think many of you know about my family's achievements in Animagus, and I have recently found a way to successfully transform everyone into an Animagus." As the wizards gasped, Allen said calmly, "These are the leaves of the Mandrake Grass. You can use the summer vacation to keep them at home. However, if there are gifted students who find that they have already sensed a second heart, please do not transform. At the beginning of the next semester, I will assist all of you to complete the transformation of an Animagus."
"Transforming into an Animagus is a very dangerous thing!" "I'm sorry. I don't want to oppose you, Principal Harris, but I think you and I both know the danger of this … I don't think it's suitable for those children who are too young to take risks at this age, and it's not suitable for the muggle-voiced students to cast spells during the holidays …" Mileva Mag exclaimed softly in surprise.
Professor Mag had to force herself to soften after exclaiming in surprise. The reason she was still in the Hogwarts was that Dumbledore, who had been kicked out of the school, asked her to stay and take care of the young wizards. Dumbledore still needed her in the Hogwarts anyway.
"Don't worry, Professor Mag. I won't joke around with my students' lives. I don't want any students to be stuck in a half-human, half-beast state when they transform … Also, don't worry about the Ministry of Magic punishing the students who have returned to the Muggle world for pointing their wands at their hearts and chanting spells during the holidays. I've emphasized this point in the booklet. As long as you stay in your room and don't be seen by others during the practice, you'll be fine. This spell itself won't produce any light or shadow effects, so the Ministry of Magic is more than happy to give me this green light …" Alan looked at Professor Mag. "And as a master of transfiguration, I'm sure Professor Mag will fully understand the safety of this method after you've seen the results of my research during the holidays … In fact, I don't intend to force everyone to try my transfiguration method because my transfiguration method is currently fixed on some species of animals. If anyone wants to try a more difficult traditional method or is looking forward to taking the risk of transforming into a magical creature, I'll be happy for my students to have such pioneering spirit …"
Below the stage, Ron let out a sigh. He sat in his seat sullenly and watched the Gryffindor wizards around him play with the boxes he had been given with great interest.
Ron couldn't suppress his depression and sighed regretfully to Harry. "Ah … Merlin's … Ravenclaw's long hair! Originally, not many people in the Hogwarts knew how to transform into an Animagus. I thought I could show off next semester with this. Now it seems that everyone can learn it. What's so special about it? "
"Don't worry, Ron. We are almost there anyway. Didn't you hear what Allen said? His method of transforming into an animal with a high success rate is fixed. If we can do it ourselves, it will still be unique. When I can go to the Burrow during the holidays, I'll write a letter to Hermione and ask her to lend us the Thunderbird. " Harry adjusted his big glasses. He knew that his good friend actually wanted to use this to show off. However, if Allen really found a method of transforming into an animal with a high success rate, it would mean that they would have some more advantages in the war against the Unknowns. This was something that Harry was very happy to see.
"Finally, professors present," Allen's somewhat dignified voice sounded again, and the auditorium returned to silence. "For next semester's teaching, we have some new requirements and teaching content. I will now send the materials of the new teaching content to you. Please make good use of this summer vacation to arrange the new content reasonably in your textbooks and prepare for teaching. As for the specific curriculum arrangements, we will inform you separately when the next semester begins … "
"Principal Harris …" Severus Snape, Professor of Defense Against Black Magic, spoke. This surprised many people because he had been relatively silent before and after Dumbledore.
"Oh, Professor Snape, did you see the name of the materials? Yes, I have someone else in mind to be the professor of Defense Against Black Magic next semester. You will be the professor of my new duel class. " Allen explained to Snape before he could speak. "The curse is not broken. I can't risk the safety of my professors."
"Wandless Hand Casting Technique?" Professor Fleevy flipped through the materials in front of him and asked in surprise. "This hand casting technique is somewhat similar to the characteristics of Valgado, but it is somewhat different from what I know …"
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