Chapter 209 Oh, Principal, my Principal...
"I need your help, Professor Dumbledore."
Adam took out Sirius, who was shrunk and placed in a bottle, from his pocket:
"Find a time to explain the whole story to him. I was a little busy at the time and didn't have time. By the way, it's best not to let Harry see this guy right away. He needs a lesson to let him know that this is not an adventure game."
"It's not all Harry's fault this time..."
After putting Sirius on the bed, Adam restored Sirius's body shape. Professor Dumbledore looked at Sirius who was sleeping and sighed.
They discussed the situation this time after they came back.
Although Harry was too reckless this time and believed the illusion that Voldemort passed on to him through the soul fragment, they were also responsible.
After Harry saw the video of Sirius being tortured by Voldemort, he also wanted to verify Sirius's whereabouts, but he couldn't contact anyone in the Order of the Phoenix using the previous method...
"Then at least he can realize that his strength is still too weak."
Adam shook his head:
"If nothing unexpected happens, Hogwarts will be very peaceful from the next semester, and no student in Hogwarts can leave Hogwarts illegally during the school day. Let Harry study hard."
"That's what I hope for."
Professor Dumbledore nodded. All along - at least it was the case in the past - although he regarded Harry as the hope of completely defeating Voldemort, he didn't want Harry to face Voldemort when he was still a child.
He is still alive, and everyone in the Order of the Phoenix is still alive. It's not yet time for a child who hasn't graduated to face everything.
Afterwards, Adam and Professor Dumbledore handed over the identity of the headmaster of Hogwarts.
The power and responsibilities of the headmaster, a huge amount of information naturally became known to Adam as the new headmaster of Hogwarts.
The headmaster can command the portraits and ghosts in Hogwarts - although the headmaster of Hogwarts is usually not so tough.
In addition, the headmaster can also control the protective magic covering Hogwarts, such as anti-apparition, non-plotting, etc.
As for controlling the score of the House Cup, those are insignificant powers.
In contrast, the headmaster needs to maintain the normal operation of Hogwarts, including but not limited to the management of faculty and staff, management of students, and providing funds for the operation of Hogwarts.
"Is Hogwarts originally funded by the headmaster?"
Adam looked at Professor Dumbledore thoughtfully.
The matter of writing letters to freshmen was handed over to Vice-Principal Professor McGonagall, the funds for operating Hogwarts were handed over to the Board of Directors, and most of the other tasks were also assigned to the professors...
You are really good, Professor Dumbledore!
"Well, in fact, the Board of Directors has been responsible for this aspect for a long time."
Professor Dumbledore shrugged his shoulders.
It has nothing to do with me. Why don't you ask the portraits in the headmaster's office to see which genius headmaster thought of it?
"Okay, let's go to Hogwarts and introduce you to your new colleagues."
Professor Dumbledore laughed and winked at Adam.
Adam glanced at Sirius:
"Don't wait for him to wake up and settle him down first?"
"No need. As you said, maybe we should give Harry some time to think it through, and I can't wait to see their expressions."
"Okay, Mentos."
Adam casually took out a gold Galleon and turned it into a door key to the headmaster's office - that is the power of the headmaster, a kind of magic similar to the Fidelius Charm and the Unmappable Charm. No one except the current headmaster of Hogwarts can use the location of the headmaster's office in magic.
"I didn't expect that one day I would have to return to the office in this way..."
Professor Dumbledore picked up the door key and disappeared the next moment.
When the two of them appeared in the principal's office together, the portraits around them suddenly started to make noise:
"Oh my God, Dumbledore, you are finally back! The connection of the contract was suddenly interrupted just now, which scared everyone..."
The one who spoke was a witch who looked very kind. She left a half-length portrait in the principal's office, with anxiety written all over her face.
"Ms. Devonte, thank you for your concern."
Professor Dumbledore smiled and nodded at her.
"Dumbledore, what happened just now...wait!"
Another portrait frowned at Professor Dumbledore, then looked at Adam, and then looked back at Professor Dumbledore:
"You... gave the position of principal to this child?!"
"Oh Evra, what nonsense are you talking about? How is it possible...?!"
Adam knew the person who spoke this time, he had seen this portrait at Regulus's place.
The most unpopular headmaster in the history of Hogwarts (real headmasters, not those who talk to themselves like Umbridge in the Ministry of Magic), and also the headmaster of Hogwarts during the Legacy period, Regulus' great-great-grandfather - Phineas Nigellus Black.
At this time, the old man stood up directly from the seat in the portrait, his eyes almost popped out:
"Slytherin, Dumbledore, what have you done?!"
"As you can see, Adam Reed, the next headmaster of Hogwarts."
Professor Dumbledore still had a smile on his face:
"Now is a special period, but I believe Adam will be a good principal."
After saying that, Professor Dumbledore waved his wand, and a portrait of himself appeared on the wall of his office. In the portrait, Professor Dumbledore sat on a chair with a smile exactly like Professor Dumbledore himself.
Although it was ridiculous, the portraits were dead after all. They could only help the current principal provide some advice, but could not really interfere with the principal's decision.
But someone could.
"Albus, Pomona and I received a message from your patronus!"
Professor Flitwick and Professor Sprout came together. They were still on the stairs when their voices came from afar:
"Tell me, are you kidding? Adam has just finished his fifth grade!"
The two professors were stunned to see Adam in the principal's office.
"Filius, calm down, I'm not kidding. I think you all know that Adam is more than capable enough to graduate, right?"
"But he hasn't... well, he's just an adult! How could you let Adam take on such a dangerous task?"
Professor Sprout looked at Professor Dumbledore angrily.
Pomona, has the position of Hogwarts principal become dangerous in your eyes...?
Faced with Professor Sprout who was protecting his child and was somewhat powerless to resist, Professor Dumbledore looked at Adam and blinked.
"Ahem, Professor Sprout, I actually wanted to become the principal on my own initiative."
Adam stood up with the Dark Staff and helped Professor Dumbledore out:
"In fact, I think I have enough ability to serve as the principal of Hogwarts during this special period and protect everyone's safety..."
