Chapter 38: Tom: Moved? How could I have such ridiculous emotions?!
At this moment, Theo silently made a summary in his heart.
His misjudgment of his own ability this time was entirely because his understanding of the wizarding world still relied mostly on his memory before crossing.
Relatively speaking, it is actually still very shallow.
He previously thought that this shallow understanding was enough, which seemed too blindly confident.
This problem can be said to be big or small. Now it is just a misjudgment of his own ability.
What if he misjudged the enemy's ability one day? That would be troublesome.
To sum up, in one sentence, he still read too few books.
And in this British wizarding world, and even the European wizarding world, where are the most books collected?
According to Theo's current shallow understanding, the library with the most books in the wizarding world is in Hogwarts.
Therefore, Theo is now full of expectations for the start of school.
While Theo was full of expectations for the start of school, Dumbledore was also full of expectations for Theo's enrollment.
In his opinion, Theo, who can achieve this level by self-study, is an uncarved piece of top-quality jade.
As a professor, how could he not be happy to see such talent?
"I used to teach a student who was talented in Transfiguration. Now, she is a Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts." Dumbledore said with a smile, "I believe she will definitely like you very much."
Theo asked in surprise, "I thought you were our Transfiguration professor?"
"I used to be." Dumbledore said, "However, after she joined Hogwarts, I changed to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts."
"This professor is so excellent? What's her name?" Theo asked curiously.
"Minerva McGonagall..."
"Ah?" Theo looked at Dumbledore in surprise.
According to his memory, Professor McGonagall should only be a few years old now and cannot be a professor at Hogwarts...
However, if it is based on the worldview of the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" movie, Professor McGonagall has indeed become a professor.
Only now did Theo fully confirm that the world he is in now is slightly different from what he had imagined.
"What's wrong? Have you heard of her before?" Dumbledore asked strangely.
Theo's reaction was indeed a bit big just now.
"Um... I saw her name in a magazine about Transfiguration..." Theo explained.
Dumbledore said happily, "It should be in the magazine "Today's Transfiguration", right? Believe me, this is not surprising at all. However, I believe that with your ability, you will be able to publish your own Transfiguration thesis in this magazine soon."
"You are making me blush... so, in order for that day to come sooner... Professor, can you find me some books to read?" Theo asked without blushing or panting.
"Pfft..." Tom, who was drinking water, sprayed it out directly.
Ask the professor to get books to read directly? That's right! Why didn't I think of that?!
Not to mention getting a recommended reading list from the professor... it can also save a lot of money to buy books! I have to say, you are really mean!
Theo glared at the rude Tom.
"Ahem, the water is too hot, sorry..." Tom quickly tried to save face.
"I do have a lot of books about Transfiguration that I can recommend to you." Dumbledore seemed even happier when he talked about books. "I can send you some when I get back."
"Well... in fact, I also want to explore my talents in other areas. So..."
"Haha, of course, I also have a lot of books on other subjects. I can make a reading list for you." Dumbledore said slightly proudly, "It's no exaggeration to say that even Principal Dippet's collection of books is not as rich as mine at Hogwarts."
Tom next to him clenched his water glass tightly, his eyes red with jealousy.
Although it is said that good students are usually more favored by teachers, this is too much preferential treatment...
"This... wouldn't it be inappropriate? Your time is too precious..." Theo said hesitantly.
"It's nothing. I just happen to have free time recently. In fact, I should also return to my educational work."
"Then Tom and I are very grateful to you!" Theo said excitedly.
Tom next to him was slightly stunned. What does Theo mean by including me in his words?
Could it be... I also have a share of those books?
He... he doesn't plan to eat alone?!
For a moment, Tom felt a little ashamed. After all, if he and Theo switched places, he would definitely eat alone.
Hesitating is disrespect for knowledge!
"This is what a professor should do. Especially for excellent students like you." Dumbledore said with a smile.
Tom asked uncertainly, "Pro... professor, can I also read those books?"
"Tom, what stupid things are you asking? These books are meant for the two of us to read together!" Theo looked at Tom as if he were an idiot.
Tom finally believed it when he saw that Dumbledore did not object to this sentence.
Although they didn't include him in their words just now, they never forgot about him from beginning to end...
Why are my eyes a little hot? Could it be...
Heh, how could I have such ridiculous emotions?!
...
Dumbledore was very happy today, so much so that he remembered the business here when he was about to leave.
"It's not a long-term solution for you to always live in the Hog's Head. So, I'm looking for suitable guardians for you..."
"Professor... don't bother, we are not used to integrating into other people's families." Theo suddenly said.
Tom was surprised to hear this. He didn't expect Theo to be so brave.
They agreed to take a long-term view? He just said it directly? What if they disagree? Wouldn't they expose their plan in advance?
But since Theo activated the "skill", he had to follow the group.
"Yes, professor, we are not gregarious people in the orphanage... I am worried that our appearance will affect other people's families." Tom also had an uneasy expression.
It has to be said that after someone's guidance, Tom's acting skills have improved recently.
Dumbledore was slightly stunned. He didn't expect these two children to worry about this problem.
"Don't worry, I promise that the guardians I find for you are very kind and tolerant. You will definitely be well taken care of in their homes. You don't need to feel pressured."
Theo shook his head firmly, "Professor... I don't know why, but... we have been targeted by Grindelwald!"
"He will suddenly appear in front of us at any time!"
"We... we don't want any more accidents and implicate others!"
"Thinking back to what happened that day, we are still scared. If Mr. Kowalski's family had arrived a day earlier, they might have been killed by us!"
"So, no matter what you say, even if you expel us, we will not find any more guardians."
After Tom finished listening to Theo's words, he silently shouted "beautiful!" in his heart.
They almost implicated others before, so they don't want to implicate anyone again in the future! This reason is really perfect!
Theo's words hit Dumbledore's weakness hard!
Because it concerns the safety of others, Dumbledore will definitely consider it even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance.
Sure enough, Dumbledore frowned and was a little embarrassed for a while.
"We plan to buy a house in a while and move out of the Hog's Head. Anyway, we have enough money. And, we have troubled Mr. Aberforth for a long time." Theo said while the iron was hot.
"How can this work?" Dumbledore waved his hand repeatedly. "You should live here first. Also... you are still young, how can you not have a guardian? In addition... although your worries are not unreasonable, I still have a way. Just a Fidelius Charm..."
Theo was numb.
No way! Dumbledore! You really don't give any chance!
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