Chapter 53 Today's consumption is all paid by Professor Holmes
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Liu Yue Zhi Yuan Fei
Just when the whole scene seemed a little depressing.
"Snapped!"
Hagrid burst a snot bubble.
Everyone was silent for a few seconds.
Then they all laughed, and Professor McGonagall smiled a little in disgust, and handed his handkerchief to Hagrid.
Asked towards Douglas:
"Then you've already made up your mind?"
Douglas nodded:
"I'll write a letter to Slane when I get back.
Let him publish it in tomorrow's Daily Prophet.
Slane is my editor. "
Professor Sprout filled the glass again and said happily:
"Slane, I remember him, sent this morning with seven broomsticks and seven new Hufflepuff uniforms.
At that time, I was still curious, how did you know each other.
If I remember correctly, he had already graduated when you entered Hogwarts! "
Douglas shrugged:
"Professor, you forgot, I privately asked you what some of your graduate seniors would do.
You mentioned Slane to me then, and I reached out to him afterwards.
All the publications of books in these years have been helped by him.
He had always envied Mr. Lockhart's editor.
Not once did you encourage me to hold a signing event.
I think if he hears this news, he will be too happy to sleep. "
Rosmerta on the side covered his mouth in surprise.
"You mean that you are the exclusive editor of "Pingtou who loves to eat bananas"?
Could it be you..."
Professor Sinista suddenly realized:
"I still remember when Douglas was in school, he could always see him pull out a banana."
At this time, Rosmerta suddenly disappeared before everyone's eyes like a gust of wind.
Then quickly went back to the compartment and saw dozens of books floating behind her.
It attracted the attention of the customers in the store.
"Oh!"
Rosmerta stacked them all on the table in front of Douglas.
"Douglas, I'm a fan of your books.
These are all precious first editions.
Especially "Magic Chef", there is basically no first edition book on the market now.
At the beginning, I specially got it for me from Toslane.
Unfortunately, none of them are signed by the author.
Slane says the author never signs...
Doug~ We are very good friends, you have kept such an important matter from me for ten years..."
As he spoke, he looked at Douglas with a resentful expression.
Especially the last sentence, Douglas felt goosebumps all over his body.
Hagrid looked at the dozens of books in front of him with a look of surprise.
He looked at Douglas in disbelief:
"Douglas, you must have written all of these!
so many books...
Almost as many books as I have read! "
As he spoke, he reached out and touched it.
"Snapped!"
Rosmerta knocked off Hagrid's hand unceremoniously:
"Don't touch these books, you can buy them yourself if you want to read them.
There are a total of 63 books here, one of which was only published last week! "
After speaking, he continued to look at Douglas with a resentful expression.
Douglas subconsciously ducked aside.
"Rosmerta, don't you plan to have me sign every book!"
Rosmerta nodded quickly.
"No magic is allowed!"
At this time, the corner of Professor McGonagall's mouth was slightly raised, he glanced at Douglas, and then said calmly:
"Rosmerta, what you have here is just the version of the wizarding world.
What I saw in Headmaster Dumbledore's office was the Muggle world version.
The content there is much more exciting than the version in the wizarding world..."
The other two deans who had read these books looked at Douglas in surprise again.
They really don't know that there are two versions.
Professor Flitwick said with a look of surprise:
"Minerva, you mean more exciting!
To be honest, I haven't read such a wonderful novel in so many years.
The above conjectures about ancient magic, and some prototypes about future magic settings...
simply!Simply wonderful! "
Professor McGonagall continued:
"I haven't watched much of the Muggle world version though.
But Headmaster Dumbledore told me.
If we say that the version of the wizarding world is just a taste of ancient magic and the construction of future magic systems.
The Muggle world version is very mature about these things.
When it comes to magic levels, there are elementary, intermediate, advanced, mage, and magister.
There are also more detailed classifications of spells, such as fire, earth, thunder, summoning, space...
Among them, different levels will be divided according to the power of the spell.
There are even magic guilds, magic potions, magic circles...
These contents are the most valuable information. "
Professor Flitwick was so surprised that he was about to stand on the table:
"My God, the classification of spells in the magic world is only roughly divided into practical spells, defensive spells, offensive spells, curse spells, and so on.
Compared with what you said, it seems very rough.
Douglas, I remember you got an o in the owls exam.
And I've seen you several times, as if under a spell I've never seen before.
At that time, I thought that your achievement in Charms would definitely be higher than mine. "
Douglas took the quill from Rosmerta and sighed, why did he think of selling these books in volumes.
While saying:
"Professor, it's not as exaggerated as you said.
I still have a long way to go on the road of Charms..."
Saw Douglas signing the book.
Rosmerta asked:
"Douglas, are you planning to announce your identity in the Daily Prophet tomorrow?"
Douglas nodded, then looked at Professor McGonagall.
"I think, after tomorrow's announcement, no one should question my ability in Defense Against the Dark Arts!"
Professor McGonagall said with a smile on his face:
"Of course, relying on those written in the book to fight against various dark wizards, and even involve the battle with the God of Darkness.
Even if you keep emphasizing that those are fictions, fantasy comes from reality.
As far as those fighting methods are concerned, I don't think anyone would dare doubt your status as a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts!
If someone sends a letter to the school next time, I will definitely suggest him to buy your book first! "
Douglas laughed:
"If this is the case, I will definitely give the professor a commission."
Speaking of handing the signed book to Rosmerta, he blinked and said:
"These are the only set of signed books before my identity was announced!"
Rosmerta beamed.
The professors are not too envious, compared to the wonderfulness of the novel.
What they value more is the magical thinking contained in it.
After hearing Douglas' words, Rosmerta turned and walked out of the cubicle.
Then he excitedly said to the customers in the tavern:
“It is my pleasure to inform all of you present,
Today's consumption is all paid by Professor Holmes.
As for why?
Please also pay attention to tomorrow's "Daily Prophet". "
At this time, there were quite a few people in the tavern.
Most of them are Hogwarts students.
When they heard Rosmerta's announcement, they all shouted:
"Thank you professor!"
Then they began to discuss in a low voice whether Professor Holmes had any happy event.
When Rosmerta entered the cubicle again.
Douglas was not dissatisfied with her arrangement,
Just smiled wryly and said:
"It's a good thing you didn't tell the story, otherwise I might not be able to get out of this tavern today!
You can calculate how much it is in a while! "
Rosmerta quickly refused:
"no, I'm fine.
I'll pay for it myself this time.
And please don't refuse a fan's thanks to the author! "
Rosmerta thought to himself, after the "Daily Prophet" comes out tomorrow.
Anyone who cares will definitely think of today's scene.
Instead of telling others that you have a set of out-of-print autographed books.
Might as well wait for them to find out for themselves.
Satisfy!
Satisfy!
"Snapped!"
Hagrid burst a snot bubble.
Everyone was silent for a few seconds.
Then they all laughed, and Professor McGonagall smiled a little in disgust, and handed his handkerchief to Hagrid.
Asked towards Douglas:
"Then you've already made up your mind?"
Douglas nodded:
"I'll write a letter to Slane when I get back.
Let him publish it in tomorrow's Daily Prophet.
Slane is my editor. "
Professor Sprout filled the glass again and said happily:
"Slane, I remember him, sent this morning with seven broomsticks and seven new Hufflepuff uniforms.
At that time, I was still curious, how did you know each other.
If I remember correctly, he had already graduated when you entered Hogwarts! "
Douglas shrugged:
"Professor, you forgot, I privately asked you what some of your graduate seniors would do.
You mentioned Slane to me then, and I reached out to him afterwards.
All the publications of books in these years have been helped by him.
He had always envied Mr. Lockhart's editor.
Not once did you encourage me to hold a signing event.
I think if he hears this news, he will be too happy to sleep. "
Rosmerta on the side covered his mouth in surprise.
"You mean that you are the exclusive editor of "Pingtou who loves to eat bananas"?
Could it be you..."
Professor Sinista suddenly realized:
"I still remember when Douglas was in school, he could always see him pull out a banana."
At this time, Rosmerta suddenly disappeared before everyone's eyes like a gust of wind.
Then quickly went back to the compartment and saw dozens of books floating behind her.
It attracted the attention of the customers in the store.
"Oh!"
Rosmerta stacked them all on the table in front of Douglas.
"Douglas, I'm a fan of your books.
These are all precious first editions.
Especially "Magic Chef", there is basically no first edition book on the market now.
At the beginning, I specially got it for me from Toslane.
Unfortunately, none of them are signed by the author.
Slane says the author never signs...
Doug~ We are very good friends, you have kept such an important matter from me for ten years..."
As he spoke, he looked at Douglas with a resentful expression.
Especially the last sentence, Douglas felt goosebumps all over his body.
Hagrid looked at the dozens of books in front of him with a look of surprise.
He looked at Douglas in disbelief:
"Douglas, you must have written all of these!
so many books...
Almost as many books as I have read! "
As he spoke, he reached out and touched it.
"Snapped!"
Rosmerta knocked off Hagrid's hand unceremoniously:
"Don't touch these books, you can buy them yourself if you want to read them.
There are a total of 63 books here, one of which was only published last week! "
After speaking, he continued to look at Douglas with a resentful expression.
Douglas subconsciously ducked aside.
"Rosmerta, don't you plan to have me sign every book!"
Rosmerta nodded quickly.
"No magic is allowed!"
At this time, the corner of Professor McGonagall's mouth was slightly raised, he glanced at Douglas, and then said calmly:
"Rosmerta, what you have here is just the version of the wizarding world.
What I saw in Headmaster Dumbledore's office was the Muggle world version.
The content there is much more exciting than the version in the wizarding world..."
The other two deans who had read these books looked at Douglas in surprise again.
They really don't know that there are two versions.
Professor Flitwick said with a look of surprise:
"Minerva, you mean more exciting!
To be honest, I haven't read such a wonderful novel in so many years.
The above conjectures about ancient magic, and some prototypes about future magic settings...
simply!Simply wonderful! "
Professor McGonagall continued:
"I haven't watched much of the Muggle world version though.
But Headmaster Dumbledore told me.
If we say that the version of the wizarding world is just a taste of ancient magic and the construction of future magic systems.
The Muggle world version is very mature about these things.
When it comes to magic levels, there are elementary, intermediate, advanced, mage, and magister.
There are also more detailed classifications of spells, such as fire, earth, thunder, summoning, space...
Among them, different levels will be divided according to the power of the spell.
There are even magic guilds, magic potions, magic circles...
These contents are the most valuable information. "
Professor Flitwick was so surprised that he was about to stand on the table:
"My God, the classification of spells in the magic world is only roughly divided into practical spells, defensive spells, offensive spells, curse spells, and so on.
Compared with what you said, it seems very rough.
Douglas, I remember you got an o in the owls exam.
And I've seen you several times, as if under a spell I've never seen before.
At that time, I thought that your achievement in Charms would definitely be higher than mine. "
Douglas took the quill from Rosmerta and sighed, why did he think of selling these books in volumes.
While saying:
"Professor, it's not as exaggerated as you said.
I still have a long way to go on the road of Charms..."
Saw Douglas signing the book.
Rosmerta asked:
"Douglas, are you planning to announce your identity in the Daily Prophet tomorrow?"
Douglas nodded, then looked at Professor McGonagall.
"I think, after tomorrow's announcement, no one should question my ability in Defense Against the Dark Arts!"
Professor McGonagall said with a smile on his face:
"Of course, relying on those written in the book to fight against various dark wizards, and even involve the battle with the God of Darkness.
Even if you keep emphasizing that those are fictions, fantasy comes from reality.
As far as those fighting methods are concerned, I don't think anyone would dare doubt your status as a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts!
If someone sends a letter to the school next time, I will definitely suggest him to buy your book first! "
Douglas laughed:
"If this is the case, I will definitely give the professor a commission."
Speaking of handing the signed book to Rosmerta, he blinked and said:
"These are the only set of signed books before my identity was announced!"
Rosmerta beamed.
The professors are not too envious, compared to the wonderfulness of the novel.
What they value more is the magical thinking contained in it.
After hearing Douglas' words, Rosmerta turned and walked out of the cubicle.
Then he excitedly said to the customers in the tavern:
“It is my pleasure to inform all of you present,
Today's consumption is all paid by Professor Holmes.
As for why?
Please also pay attention to tomorrow's "Daily Prophet". "
At this time, there were quite a few people in the tavern.
Most of them are Hogwarts students.
When they heard Rosmerta's announcement, they all shouted:
"Thank you professor!"
Then they began to discuss in a low voice whether Professor Holmes had any happy event.
When Rosmerta entered the cubicle again.
Douglas was not dissatisfied with her arrangement,
Just smiled wryly and said:
"It's a good thing you didn't tell the story, otherwise I might not be able to get out of this tavern today!
You can calculate how much it is in a while! "
Rosmerta quickly refused:
"no, I'm fine.
I'll pay for it myself this time.
And please don't refuse a fan's thanks to the author! "
Rosmerta thought to himself, after the "Daily Prophet" comes out tomorrow.
Anyone who cares will definitely think of today's scene.
Instead of telling others that you have a set of out-of-print autographed books.
Might as well wait for them to find out for themselves.
Satisfy!
Satisfy!
