Chapter 172 Lockhart’s talent pool (fourth update, please subscribe)

The next morning, the Pig’s Head Bar.

"Ian, do you really want to leave?"

Aberforth Dumbledore, owner of the Pig's Head Bar, asked regretfully.

"Yes, boss." Ian replied firmly: "Thank you for taking care of me during this period of time."

"Next time I come back to Pig's Head Wine, I will definitely drink a glass of fire whiskey made by you, boss."

Hearing Ian's firm tone, Aberforth sighed.

In fact, he has felt Ian's inner hesitation recently, and he also knows what happened to Ian.

But he didn't know much, except that Ian's incident reminded him of his own son Credence's experience.

So I have always taken good care of him.

Now it seems that the children have grown up and have their own opinions.

After thinking about it, Abfus took out 10 gold galleons, placed them in front of Ian, and said gently: "In that case, Ian, I look forward to the next meeting, and I will treat you to a free glass of Firewhiskey then."

"Keep these 10 gold galleons and don't refuse. If you need it later, it can be considered as a reward for your dedicated service over the years."

Hearing this, Ian's eyes were slightly moist and he nodded heavily.

Knowing that this was the boss's kindness, he put the gold galleons away and said gratefully: "Thank you, boss, thank you."

After that, he picked up his suitcase and walked outside.

Aberforth looked at Ian's leaving figure, shook his head slightly, poured himself a glass of wine, and tasted it slowly. He missed his child a little.

After Ian walked out of the Pig's Head Hotel, he looked at the crowded streets and walked forward slowly.

Last night, after he became Master Lockhart's student, he began to practice meditation under Lockhart's guidance.

At the same time, they were also told that they would hide in the dark in the future and would not be exposed to the eyes of many pure-blood families like research assistants.

And they will become the pillars and leaders of the new wizard system, which makes them feel very proud.

Therefore, when Lockhart suggested that in order to better train them, he suggested that they could live in his place temporarily.

Of course they didn't say no.

After all, they are their mentor's students, so being close to the mentor makes it easier for them to practice magic.

Soon, Ian walked into an uninhabited alley.

Stretch out your arms and focus all your attention on the golden dragon pattern on your arms.

A golden light flashed, as if calling for something?

boom!

Soon, but with a slight sound, the figure of the house elf gold coin appeared in front of him.

Jin Coin looked at Ian, the squib, with complicated eyes and felt a little awkward.

Without saying anything else, he stretched out his hand to hold Ian's arm and said, "Hold on tight. You may feel uncomfortable when you teleport later."

"Just bear with it."

After Ian heard this, he immediately grabbed the slender arm of Jin Coin.

Immediately afterwards.

Whoosh!

The space changed, and Ian instantly felt an overwhelming feeling in his stomach and wanted to vomit.

I quickly held my stomach to hold it in. I had to meet my instructor later, and it would be very embarrassing if I really vomited.

Then

"Spit up. You'll feel better after you finish vomiting."

House Elf Gold held a trash can in front of Ian.

"vomit"

At this time, Ian couldn't bear it anymore, and started vomiting while holding the trash can.

After a while, Ian felt his stomach felt much better. He took the tissue handed to him by the gold coin, wiped his mouth, and slowly raised his head.

Observe the room around you.

This is a study room, with brown-red bookshelves leaning against the wall. There are a large number of books on them, and there are some specimens of magical animals around them.

However, what caught his attention the most was an open magic suitcase on the floor not far away.

In an instant, he knew where he should go.

Sure enough, he heard the house elf Gold Coin next to him say: "Ian, the master has told you to go into the space inside the suitcase and practice on your own."

“If there’s a problem, document it.”

"When he comes back in the evening, he will answer your questions during practice."

Ian nodded to express his understanding, and then followed the gold coins into the trunk space.

Get ready to start your own magic practice.

Hogwarts, classroom corridor.

"Harry, are they going to be Professor Lockhart's research assistants?"

Hermione looked at the Squibs who were lining up in the corridor to prepare for the interview from the entrance of the corridor, and curiously asked Harry next to her.

"It should be like this, Hermione." Harry nodded, hesitated and said, "Professor Lockhart is now very famous in the wizarding world."

"In the newspapers in the past two days, Professor Rohart is praised as the father of meditation."

"Or maybe he has broken the century-old dilemma in the wizarding world, so there is no hope of being a squib."

"Anyway, many squibs come here because of its reputation."

Well, actually, that's why Lockhart let Rita Skeeter continue writing about himself.

On the one hand, it is to give Rita a chance to be recognized by the pure-blood family and join the pure-blood family's camp.

On the other hand, it is actually to expand one's influence.

In his previous life, Lockhart often saw celebrities in the entertainment industry engaging in hype.

First throw out a shocking news, then wait for enough fermentation, then reverse and harvest a large amount of traffic at once.

Lockhart is actually imitating similar operations, and the effect looks quite good.

The part of the wizard who originally scolded me the most harshly, after some reversal, suddenly felt guilty and quickly turned from negative to fan.

And his heart is quite firm.

Well, especially some witches, they are quite determined in their hearts.

Hearing what Harry said, Hermione nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Professor Lockhart is becoming more and more famous now, and too many people are looking for him."

At this point, Hermione seemed to have thought of something and mocked: "I heard that Rita Skeeter, who scolded the professor before, has now been scolded by the professor's fans so much that she doesn't even dare to come out."

After Ron heard this, his face showed a look of watching a show, and said: "You deserve it!"

Then, Ron asked curiously: "Harry, Hermione, do you think Professor Lockhart still has a few days to complete the interview?"

"Yesterday I saw at least hundreds of Squibs coming. There were so many people."

Harry shook his head and said he didn't know.

Hermione thought for a while and said hesitantly: "Maybe it will be soon. Professor Lockhart mentioned in the newspaper that he would stop interviewing after recruiting 100 Squibs."

"Perhaps Professor Lockhart is almost done with recruiting now."

After hearing what Hermione said, the two nodded in agreement.

Then, he looked at the long queue of squibs curiously, and then left.

At this moment, Lockhart looked at the new batch of Squibs who were writing survey papers below, and a sense of joy rose on his face.

So far, through this interview activity, he has collected a lot of information about Squibs.

Those who are suitable are included in his inner talent pool.

His talent pool is divided into three categories.

Category 1 is similar to Ian, who has good mental talent, and due to various reasons, has weak ties with his family and has been living alone.

In his mind, it is on the top priority training list.

In other words, he will invite him to join his first batch of students that night and will do his best to train him to become a talent.

They have the time and the conditions to accept his teachings for a long time.

As for Squib, who has good mental talent but has been living with his family.

Because it is not suitable for him to be taught by Lockhart for a long time, he can only wait until his first batch of students are roughly mature.

Let them help these squibs become wizards, count them as the second batch of students, or disciples.

There is another category, that is, although they are dumb, their relatives enjoy a certain status in the wizarding world.

For example, some Squibs from pure-blood families, or Squibs who are relatives of master alchemists and potions masters.

These, Lockhart will give priority to including them in the list of research assistants.

That is among the 100 places.

These people will be placed in the eyes of pure-blood families, and their own relationships will be the best protection.

Most of the pure-blood family's malice will be dissipated because of these protective umbrellas.

At the same time, it also attracts attention and conceals risks for the squib wizards Lockhart has trained privately.

This series of actions will buy Lockhart a lot of development time.

Next, prepare to return to the Marvel world.

Use this period of time to train your students well.