Inside the Headmasters Office.
Dumbledore listened to Lucien's assessment, nodding slightly, a hint of imperceptible regret in his eyes.
"Quirinus's theoretical research is excellent. He was also an outstanding graduate of Ravenclaw, so he's your senior."
"It's just that his personality isn't really suited for teaching students."
Lucien did not offer any further comments, nor did he mention the unexpected incident during his final dueling practice with Quirrell.
Otherwise, what could he say? That he, a young Wizard, had brought a Professor to his knees?
And if he had to be precise, it wasn't even him who did it, it was his wand!
"Oh, right, Principal, are there any classrooms in the school that are usually free?"
"Currently, when I study Potion with my classmates, or when I try Alchemy myself, it's always in Hagrid's hut. It's always a bother and not ideal, so..."
In fact, Lucien also considered that it was fine just teaching Harry Potions for now.
Later, if Ron also started learning Alchemy machinery, there would be even more people. He might even expand the Lucien brand tutoring class in the future.
Hmm, he didn't know if Ron's family had replied, or if he could borrow magic books to read...
Anyway, once there were more people, they couldn't all run to Hagrid's place, could they?
Although he could also try to find an inconspicuous corner and create an Undetectable Extension Charm space to use as a private classroom.
But Lucien actually thought of a place, an existing one in Hogwarts Castle...
"Heh heh, a free classroom, huh? Well, there's a very magical place in the school."
"It can perfectly manifest the arrangement desired by the requester."
Dumbledore looked at Lucien with a smile. He knew what the boy meant: he wanted a convenient, undisturbed place, not just for tutoring Harry, but also for himself to practice magic or Alchemy.
Listening to Dumbledore's description, Lucien thought,'Sure enough.'
The Room of Requirement!
It could change according to the wishes of those who entered, fulfilling many needs.
For example, someone in a hurry to use the restroom who stumbled into this room would probably find it filled with various types of toilets.
"Principal, can I go to that place?"
"Of course, the school is here to help children learn. Come on, I have nothing to do right now, so I'll take you to get familiar with it."
Saying this, the tall old man stood up, signaling Lucien to follow him.
Lucien was a little surprised. Old Dumbledore actually had so much free time. He had thought Dumbledore would entrust Professor McGonagall or Flitwick to take him, or simply have a house-elf lead the way.
He got up and followed Dumbledore, but as soon as they reached the center of the room,
A voice called out to Lucien:
"Hey, good afternoon, Lucien."
Lucien looked towards the source of the voice, the Sorting Hat in the glass display case,
"Good afternoon."
"Could I ask you for a favor?"
A favor? What could he do to help the Sorting Hat?
Lucien was a bit confused and looked at Dumbledore, but the old man just spread his hands,
"I told you, the Sorting Hat has become more and more active. Occasionally, it makes some strange requests."
"Hey, hey, Albus, what do you mean by strange requests? I've served this school for over a thousand years!"
"Can't I enjoy myself a little?"
Facing the Sorting Hat's clamor, Dumbledore could only smile helplessly; he was already used to it.
"Lucien, could you put me on again?"
"It feels like after you wore me at the start of the term, I seem to have become... smarter!"
This made Lucien stunned. Wasn't this hat made by the four founders of Hogwarts back in the day? It was a very magical Alchemy tool. Although it was imbued with their thoughts and could communicate with people,
But could a hat actually become smarter?
Was it because sorting him at the beginning of the term was too difficult, which in turn increased its processing power?
Uh, no, where would a magic hat get processing power...
Lucien looked at Dumbledore again, and old Dumbledore smiled,
"What did I tell you?"
Dumbledore waved his hand, and the glass cover disappeared.
"Hurry up, hurry up! Think of it as helping your future juniors."
"Once I become a bit smarter, I'll definitely be able to sort them into the right houses better. Then I'll mention your name and have them thank you!"
Lucien's expression was strange; the Sorting Hat's behavior was becoming less and less like a hat.
"Uh, never mind, that's not necessary."
Lucien reached out and placed the Sorting Hat on his head.
After a few seconds, the Sorting Hat did not smoke.
"Although I can't see clearly, it feels like you've learned a lot of things. As expected of Ravenclaw."
"My sorting back then was indeed correct!"
Regarding the Sorting Hat's self-praise, Lucien actually wanted to complain.
It seemed like he was the one who decided to go to Ravenclaw back then, right?
He put the Sorting Hat back, and it was still clamoring:
"Come play again next time!"
"..."
Dumbledore and Lucien walked out of the Headmasters Office.
Passing by the gargoyle, Lucien suddenly thought.
He needed to ask old Dumbledore for the password. He couldn't always have Fawkes come and pick him up, although looking at the Phoenix's behavior, it seemed quite willing.
"Principal, the gargoyle..."
"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Please forgive an old man's memory."
"This week's password is Mead. Next week's, hmm, let's make it Lemon Drop."
Wow, as expected of old Dumbledore, he always used those sweets.
"Okay, Principal, I've remembered it."
"Hmm, speaking of which, would you like a Lemon Drop?"
Dumbledore then pulled a candy from his pocket and offered it to Lucien.
Looking at that candy, and then thinking about the pile of sweets in the office earlier,
Lucien couldn't help but inwardly grumble, 'Good thing this world has magic, and good thing this world has Potions.'
Otherwise, this greatest Wizard would have been gone long ago due to diabetes.
Taking the candy and thanking him, Lucien unwrapped it and popped the yellow, sugar-dusted lemon candy into his mouth.
Hmm, sweet, but not overly so, and a little sour. A rare, rather normal sweet.
Dumbledore also ate a Lemon Drop, crunching it noisily.
"Heh heh, it's good to interact with you young people; you never refuse the sweets I share."
Lucien glanced at the tall, thin old Wizard in front of him. Besides children liking sweets, it was more because people wouldn't dare to disrespect Dumbledore.
The two finally arrived on the eighth floor of the Castle, standing in front of a tapestry depicting Barnabas the Barmy being taught to dance by Trolls.
"Lucien, you can concentrate and imagine the space you need."
Dumbledore then led Lucien back and forth three times in front of that section of the wall.
Lucien looked at the wall again, and a very smooth door suddenly appeared.
This was the Room of Requirement.
Pushing open the door, Dumbledore couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation at the sight before him,
"Quite... unique?"
The entire room was clean and tidy, with a large, sliding blackboard at the front.
A black and white clock ticked on the wall.
About thirty to forty wooden desks and chairs were neatly arranged, each spaced half a meter apart.
The most interesting part was the banners hanging on various walls with slogans:
"Strive hard, and full O's on your OWLs are within reach!"
"Life can be restarted, but NEWTs are only once!"
"Only magic and your wand will never let you down..."
Lucien looked at this familiar yet dreamlike classroom, feeling as if he had returned to high school.
Hmm, there were just a few too many desks and chairs.
But it was fine; maybe it would be full someday, and perhaps even need expansion.
"A very interesting setup, but what are those banners and slogans?"
Dumbledore asked curiously.
Lucien looked up at the magically flavored slogans, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
"Perhaps in an environment like this, studying feels more atmospheric."
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