Chapter 1281 Going around in circles

"Then you can tell me why you are here—"

After Professor Brian brought them two cups of tea, he did not sit down. Instead, he went back to his desk and sorted out the scattered parchments in front of his seat.

"Package of proposals for the admission of foreign wizards as permanent residents of the British wizarding community"

The sharp-eyed Hermione was stunned when she noticed the red ink title of a document that Professor Brain accidentally flashed in front of them.

After waiting for several seconds, Amosta looked up at the sofa when neither of them spoke.

Harry was winking at Hermione anxiously, while Hermione was staring blankly at the parchment in her hand.

"Ah, you saw--"

Amosta raised the parchment in his hand and said with a smile.

"Oh, sorry, Professor Braine, I didn't mean to pry into the Ministry's top secrets!"

Hermione's cheeks flushed red and she stood up in shame.

"It's not top secret—"

Amosta smiled and put down the documents, walked out from behind the table, nodded to Hermione, and walked towards the sofa.

"At a certain stage of economic development, how to break through population restrictions is the key point. So, I am trying to find a way to break through this obstacle. However, it is indeed inappropriate to pass this document out. Other magical departments in the European wizarding world will definitely have opinions, so--"

Amosta smiled at the two of them and said gently,

"I hope you won't publicize this--"

Population development and economic development.

This topic is too advanced and is not something a little wizard who is still in school can comprehend.

Harry and Hermione both looked a little stunned, but when she saw the helplessness that flashed across Professor Brain's eyes, Hermione immediately came to her senses and knew that she should tell her intention.

"It's about the exchange group, Professor Brian—"

Hermione took two breaths to calm herself down. Wizard Harry tried his best to suppress his surprised expression and spoke in a serious tone.

When he heard that it was related to the exchange group, Amosta looked more serious.

"It's Loya Terry, Professor--"

Hermione said quickly,

"She came to me, hoping to form a Quidditch team to participate in the House Cup. Oh, the members of the team, she hopes that all of them will be members of the exchange group, but I don't know if this is feasible, Professor Blaine--"

"Forming a team to participate in the House Cup?"

Amosta raised his eyebrows, looking a little surprised.

"I guess Luoya had never been exposed to Quidditch before entering Hogwarts?"

Hermione quietly kicked Harry's ankle with her toes, and the dizzy Harry immediately came to his senses.

"Oh, yes, that's right, um."

Harry subconsciously gave an affirmative answer, and after hesitating for a few seconds, he continued,
"Loya is very talented in Quidditch. I originally wanted to invite her to join the Gryffindor Quidditch team, but she hopes to have her own team."

"That's it—"

Hermione looked at Professor Braine who was thinking,
"I don't know if this is feasible, Professor Brian. The management regulations you gave me do not specify whether members of the exchange group can join the Hogwarts House Cup--"

As for Quidditch, a sport that young wizards love so much, Amos Tower has indeed always paid little attention to it.

He scratched his nose.

"So, can Luoya gather all the members to participate in the competition?"

"If you allow goblins to play Quidditch with the students, there will be enough goblins—"

Hermione said.

Harry pursed his lips, feeling more and more that the topic was a bit odd. Didn't they come here to remind Professor Brain to be careful that someone might break into his office while he was leading a research team?

"Has the Quidditch match started this year, Harry?"

Amosta asked again.

"Gryffindor and Ravenclaw have already had a duel—"

Harry, who was dazed, answered hurriedly.

"I don't quite understand this, Harry, you're an expert on this -"

Amosta shook his head and looked at Harry.
"If there is one more team now, will it have an impact on this year's competition? Also, do you think that Luoya can form a team of considerable level that can compete with the teams from the four colleges?" Although the topic was completely different from what Harry thought, Professor Brian's praise immediately made Harry happy, and he became energetic all of a sudden.

"It won't have much of an impact, Professor. We've only played one game in this year's College Cup. We can definitely adjust the order of the matches. As for the second question--"

Harry hesitated before answering.
"I think Roya has that level, but I'm not sure."

Amosta nodded, understanding what Harry meant.

"My opinion is this—"

After thinking for a moment, Amosta looked at the two little wizards in front of him.

"I have no reason to organize an exchange group to form a team, but whether this team can participate in the College Cup depends on their own level, Harry -"

Amosta said,
"I'll give you the right to judge. If you think the Quidditch team formed by Luoya is of a certain standard, then I will inform Madam Hooch and several deans to add another participating team."

Although this was not what he really wanted to say, Harry couldn't help but feel happy for Luoya. At the same time, he felt a sense of anticipation in his heart.

At least judging from the previous private competition, Luo Ya's level is no worse than any of the current seekers of the four teams.

He is eager to compete against strong opponents on the field.

"Well, let's put it this way--"

Amosta picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and asked casually,

"What's the next thing you really want to know?"

Harry's heart skipped a beat and he looked at Hermione nervously.

And Hermione seemed to have expected this scene.

She just blushed slightly and bit her lower lip.
"We... Well, here's the thing, Professor, we want to ask--"

Hermione held onto the straps of her schoolbag and glanced cautiously at Professor Blaine.
"Did you find the, uh, thief who tried to break into your office?"

"Oh--"

Amosta smiled.

"Nothing has happened yet. Are you going to provide me with some clues?"

Professor Brian's contemptuous attitude made Hermione and Harry frown. Why did it feel like Professor Brian didn't seem to care too much about his office being invaded?

"No professor, we just-"

Hermione bit her lower lip again.

"I was just wondering if someone had sneaked into the school—"

Taking a breath, Hermione mustered up the courage to look Professor Braine in the eye.

"A spy for Voldemort. Like Quirrell and Vitia Cleona, if that person really exists, that person would want to find out what you are planning--"

Hermione glanced suggestively at Professor Blaine's desk.

"Thanks for the reminder, Hermione, Harry--"

Amosta spoke in a gentle voice.

"But I believe that the students and faculty of this school are just like me, firmly resisting Voldemort's hegemonic ideology."

Even Harry could tell that there was not much sincerity in Professor Brain's answer.

If everyone was rebelling against Voldemort, why would anyone try to pry open his office door?
But that's all they can say unless they can come up with some solid evidence to catch that person.

"Oh, sorry, Professor, the Gryffindor students who are taking part in research will probably have to hand it over to Professor McGonagall tomorrow morning--"

Before being sent out of Professor Brainy's office, Harry was racking his brains to think about how to make Professor Brainy realize that Malfoy was suspicious.

And Hermione said as if she suddenly remembered.

"Don't worry. In addition to Professor Snape, the lists of Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick will also need to be delivered tomorrow morning--"

Hermione blinked her eyes in a seemingly unintentional curiosity.
"Will all Slytherin students above the fourth grade go? Um. Sorry, Professor Brian, I'm afraid Ron and Lavender don't plan to participate in this study tour--"

"Oh, it's okay, Hermione, considering that everyone has different tolerance levels, the school doesn't make any mandatory requirements.

In fact, Mr. Malfoy and Miss Parkinson didn’t seem to be very interested in the study activities. Apart from them, all Slytherin members participated.”

Amosta's face remained smiling.

"So. Any questions, Hermione, Harry?" (End of this chapter)