Chapter 14: 'Hogwarts Teacher”

Chapter 14: “Hogwarts Teacher”

Miss Gemma cleared her throat, then pointed from right to left.

The one on the far-right is Professor Silvanus Kettleburn; he teaches about the Care of Magical Creatures. You will not learn about this subject till you are third-year. There are rumors that he wants to retire early to care for the creatures in the forest. A shame the Principal hasnt found anyone to replace him yet. Miss Gemma explains.

He also had some bad habit of removing his prosthetic limbs in public She added.

The one next to him is Professor Pomona Sprout. Miss Gemma continued.

Matthew looked at the short witch with long messy gray hair that her pointy hat couldnt cover; her hat was as dirty as how she looked one can only wonder what kind of work this witch does to have dirt covering her from head to toe.

Professor Sprout is a herbologist and the head of the Hufflepuff house. She is a talented witch that teaches everything you need to know about the magical herbs; she is quite laid back. The Herbology class is one of the easiest classes. Miss Gemma explained to Matthew.

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Professor Slughorn is next to her; He is the Potion Master. Like Professor Kettleburn, he also wants to retire, but the Principal also refused his offer. Miss Gemma said while pointing at the Professor.

Matthew could see an enormously fat, bald old man. He was short with an immense belly, so large that the buttons on his waistcoat usually threatened to burst off. Matthew imagined his round stomach preceded him when he entered any room.

Professor Slughorn is well known for his connection in the wizarding world because many of his students end up making some names in the wizarding world. Regarding whether they are good or bad names the first is names like Barnabas Couffe, Editor in Chief of Daily Prophet. The latter would be Lily Evans, the famous Black Witch wanted by the Ministry of Magic. Miss Gemma explains with a weird expression.

He is also the head of the Slytherin house!

Professor Slughorn treats all students equally, but he prefers students with prominent family backgrounds who he thinks have an outstanding talent since birth. Miss Gemma continued with her light tone and smile.

What about the Defense Against the Dark Arts and Transfiguration classes? Matthew cant help but ask because after all the introduction, he can see there are two seats empty, and the two classes he just mentioned havent been mentioned by Miss Gemma at all when she introduced the professors.

Principal Rosier is in charge of the Defense Against the Dark Arts class; she has a deep understanding of this topic compared to anyone else. She is also, of course, very strict in her class I suggest you never annoy her, Mr. Wickfield or the consequences would be disastrous. Miss Gemma explained with a grim tone.

Then which one is the Transfiguration teacher? Matthew asked once again.

We dont know yet the previous Professor got fired before the end of the last semester. There is no teacher substitute teacher yet to replace the position. Miss Gemma said her expression changed when she saw Professor Rosier enter the auditorium with a thin man behind her.

That must be him! Miss Gemma exclaimed.

The man looked pale, his eyes were bloodshot red, and he looked very ill. Matthew frowned slightly upon looking at him, This man is not a human Matthew thought to himself.

Does the Professor responsible for the Transfiguration class often change? Matthew asked.

Yes, it changed three times over the past ten years. The Principal has high requirements for this subject; often, he is dissatisfied with the Professor teaching it and replaces them quickly. Gemma explained.

So where is the headmaster? He asked while looking at the empty seat in the middle.

Professor Grindelwald is very busy. A Grand Sorcerer decorated with the Order of Merlin, First Class; also Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot. Miss Gemma explained enthusiastically.

Worry not! No matter how busy he is, he will attend the Welcoming Feast! Miss Gemma said.

Like responding to her words, a light blue smoke suddenly appears at the center of the table where teachers are sitting. The auditorium suddenly went silent; no noise could be heard. Everyones attention was focused on the smoke.

The smoke slowly disappears, revealing a figure.