#66 - First conversation with the principal

Dumbledore's office was in a solitary tower.

The two of them walked through long corridors to get there.

Munn was very uneasy on the way, he didn't know what Dumbledore had discovered.

But he was determined to guard his secret, no matter what the other party asked.

After struggling in his heart for a while, Munn unknowingly walked into a spacious and beautiful circular room.

This room was filled with all kinds of funny little noises, and there were many small silver instruments on the table, constantly spinning and spewing out puffs of white smoke.

Many portraits of people hung on the wall, and Munn knew from the text descriptions below that these were all former headmasters.

Everything here was novel, even the table legs were shaped like claws.

However, Munn still saw something familiar, the tattered hat from the Sorting Ceremony.

He still remembered what the hat said to him at the time, that choice sometimes outweighs everything.

Opposite the Sorting Hat was the headmaster's pet phoenix.

Ron had praised this great wizard's pet more than once in the dormitory.

He once said that this divine bird had a deep relationship with the Dumbledore family, as if it had been guarding this family for a long time.

Munn didn't know what the phoenix represented, he just couldn't take his eyes off it when he saw it.

The feathers on this bird were so beautiful, especially the few at the tail that shimmered with strange colors.

Fawkes also noticed Munn, it was originally just sleeping quietly on the shelf, but it took its head out from under its wings after hearing the footsteps.

When it saw Munn, a strange look flashed in Fawkes's small eyes.

When the eyes of the person and the animal met, the phoenix subconsciously took two steps back behind the shelf.

"Mr. Scarlett, would you like something? Tea or Hagrid's rock cakes."

Hearing Dumbledore say "Hagrid's rock cakes", Munn was stunned for a moment.

He never thought that a dessert he and Hagrid had created would be used by Dumbledore to entertain guests.

"No, thank you."

Munn was still a little nervous.

"Relax, trust me, Mr. Scarlett, desserts can put people in a good mood."

As Dumbledore spoke, he gently waved his hand, and two chubby little white bowls floated in front of him.

Munn took the white bowl with both hands and found that it contained a warm serving of "Hagrid's rock cakes".

"I prepare one or two servings every day and use magic to maintain their temperature, try it, the temperature must be just right."

Hearing that the headmaster was using magic to maintain the food's temperature, Munn curiously picked up a silver spoon and took a bite.

This "Hagrid's rock cakes" was much softer than what Munn had eaten in the cafeteria, and the sweetness was also stronger.

"Although I haven't traveled the world, I have many old friends, this kind of food combination is rare."

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Munn didn't answer, he just sped up his eating speed.

"I heard that you and Hagrid made this together, is that right?"

"Yes."

Munn nodded in response.

"Then I suppose your hometown must have many other delicious things?"

Hearing Dumbledore say the word 'hometown', Munn put down the silver spoon in his hand.

"No... not really."

Dumbledore's words seemed to have magic, Munn simply couldn't muster the courage to refuse to answer.

"Oh, is that so? I also heard from Sprout that you have already made a wand, willow wood, unicorn tail hair core, is that right?"

"That's right."

"No need to be nervous, Mr. Scarlett, as far as I know, the wand you use yourself is also made of willow wood, is it not?"

"Yes, Headmaster."

"That's amazing, Ollivander also mentioned some related things in his letter to me."

Munn put down the chubby bowl in his hand, he decided not to eat anymore.

Since entering school, this was only the second time Munn had seen Dumbledore in person.

He used to think that the headmaster didn't manage the school's affairs, but now it seemed he was wrong.

Dumbledore knew everything he did, and in great detail.

This gave Munn the illusion that he had been seen through by the other party.

Dumbledore also noticed Munn's abnormality, he didn't continue to ask questions, but instead focused on eating the food.

It wasn't until Dumbledore finished eating the rock cakes and put the silver spoon on the plate with a crisp clang that Munn came back to his senses.

"Don't have any worries, Mr. Scarlett, no one will force you to say anything, unless you yourself are willing."

When Dumbledore spoke, Munn looked into the other party's pair of deep blue eyes.

Those eyes were deep and serene, as if just one glance could calm the mood.

Munn even had a little impulse to tell the other party the secret about himself, but the alarm bells in his heart rang, and Munn came back to his senses again.

"Of course, Headmaster, but I have nothing I want to say."

"Oh, is that so ~"

Dumbledore took a deep breath, then smiled again.

"Actually, I personally welcome Mr. Scarlett to Hogwarts, I hope you learn truly useful magical knowledge here."

"I will, Headmaster, I am very happy here, and I have learned a lot."

After the initial nervousness, Munn was now completely relaxed.

Although he didn't know if Dumbledore had used magic, he had indeed been absent-minded too many times tonight.

"That's good, by the way, you helped the school deal with an emergency tonight, as headmaster, I can give you some reward."

Hearing about the reward, Munn's eyes lit up instantly, he was worried about not having a place to practice spells.

"Headmaster, can I apply for a classroom to practice spells?"

As soon as Munn's words came out, Dumbledore immediately thought of the third "Leg-Locker Curse" that the troll had endured just now.

That kind of speed, accuracy, and reaction ability really required a long time of practice.

"Alright, but I must consider the safety of the students, so can I ask what spells you want to practice?"

Munn didn't doubt Dumbledore's original intention, he directly stated the types of spells he currently knew.

"'Leg-Locker Curse', 'Petrification Curse', and some minor jinxes, is that all?"

"That's right."

After Munn answered, Dumbledore's slender fingers began to tap rhythmically on the table.

Dong dong dong dong ~

After three consecutive sounds, Dumbledore spoke again.

"I remember there is an empty classroom on the far right of the second floor of the main teaching building, that place is very close to Minerva's office, and the school hospital is next to it, it should be very suitable for your requirements."

Hearing that Dumbledore not only agreed, but also considered so much, Munn bowed to thank him.

"Don't be too hasty, Mr. Scarlett, I haven't finished yet."

"Since you are only a first-year student now, there are some things you may not be able to handle, so I must find someone to supervise this classroom temporarily. Hmm~, how about Filch?"

"Headmaster, can we change someone?"

"Why, Filch is very dedicated to the school, and I trust him very much."

Munn wanted to discuss it further, when an uncoordinated footstep came from the direction of the spiral staircase.

"Oh, Severus, is your leg alright?"