Hogwarts: Wizards of Eternity

#106 - Dumbledore: Snape, don't say I didn't warn you.

After these few months, Grindelwald and Voldemort have remained inactive.

The international situation, which was once fraught with tension and paranoia, has gradually returned to calm.

The internet has no memory, meaning that human attention is limited. A topic can hardly maintain its heat forever and will eventually be abandoned in a corner, rarely mentioned.

Unless it's something like unscrupulous real estate, American ambulance healthcare, or Japan's declining birthrate – issues that continuously affect and harm the public.

The same goes for the international wizarding community. Once they realize that the knife of fear hasn't actually cut them, the emotion of panic will naturally be soothed by life. Only a very few survivors who have suffered profound harm, and relevant personnel in political departments, continue to pay attention.

But there are still undercurrents surging.

The connection between the wizarding and Muggle societies isn't disconnected; on the contrary, it's quite close.

The world in 1992 is still turbulent.

Dumbledore's advice was that going abroad is fine, but it's best to avoid the Blue Planet's Four Great Philanthropists and their core areas of influence.

European countries around Britain and the African continent are okay to visit, but it's best to avoid other places if possible.

"I see," Roger thought, having grasped the general situation.

Pleasant times are always short. After a week of carefree fun, the Hogwarts end-of-year report cards were released.

Roger and Hermione tied for first place in the entire year level... The content of the first-year exam wasn't extensive, and the upper limit was too low. It's like a PhD student taking a first-grade elementary school exam; it's impossible to exceed all the elementary school students in terms of score.

Harry, who didn't pursue all-around development but focused on cultivating the areas he needed, lost a few points in some subjects, placing him second in the year level.

Ron guessed correctly on many questions and also did well in practical exercises, passing smoothly. Hannah studied quite diligently after entering school and achieved good grades. Neville, who was also diligent, didn't achieve ideal results, but his Herbology score was extremely high.

The wizarding world isn't a system that pursues all-around excellence. One outstanding skill is enough to live on for a lifetime. Roger is quite optimistic about Neville's future development in the magical path.

But not everyone has good grades that can "get by." Some students didn't do well on the exam, looking as if they'd lost their parents. They'll probably receive a mixed doubles beating from their parents after returning home next week.

The lower-year wizards each had their own joys and sorrows, and the seventh-year wizards attending the farewell banquet were the same.

Some wizards were going to pursue their bright future, while others didn't even know how to make a living after graduation, looking at the lavish banquet with bewildered expressions.

Originally, Roger started the campus recruitment with the intention of solving a bit of Hogwarts' employment pressure, and to have students who hadn't been polluted by society to keep watch would be more reassuring. But unexpectedly, the people who came to apply were different from what he had expected.

Roger's hourly wage was more than three times the average part-time job on the market, with a working time of 48 hours a day, but it was in virtual reality. In reality, if someone else earned 3,000 a month, Roger's subordinates could earn 54,000 a month, an 18-fold wage difference. His sincerity was very high.

This doesn't even include performance bonuses and year-end bonuses.

But unfortunately, if they like to slack off, then Roger can't save them.

"Speaking of which, it's Slytherin's House Cup again this year. Is this the eighth year?" Beside Roger, the expressions of George and Fred Weasley, the Gryffindor twins, were equally bad, but it was because of the huge banners hanging in the Great Hall depicting the Slytherin serpent.

"That's not certain," Roger said, looking at the scores of each house.

Fourth place, Hufflepuff, 450 points; third place, Ravenclaw, 472 points; second place, Gryffindor, 490 points.

Slytherin was in first place with a slight advantage of 496 points.

Under Roger's iron-fisted suppression over the past year, Gryffindor and Slytherin rarely had large-scale conflicts, and even private duels between them were much less frequent. This saved both houses from many points that might have been deducted as a result.

And Roger's consistent habit of reading books has influenced many people, causing students from all houses to generally start loving to visit the library. The average grades of the entire Hogwarts have improved under the influence of the learning atmosphere, and everyone's scores have increased.

Even if Snape was biased, the Gryffindors who no longer caused trouble, and the Slytherins who began to be cautious, still kept the scores very close.

After everyone arrived at the banquet, Dumbledore began to speak on the stage in the hall, encouraging learning and reminding them of holiday safety.

But when he talked about the House Cup scores, the Slytherin students began to cheer, but Dumbledore added a 'however'.

"Yes, yes, well done, Slytherin," Dumbledore said.

"However, several recent events must also be taken into account."

The hall became very quiet, and the smiles of the Slytherins also faded a little. They realized that the situation seemed a little wrong.

"Ahem," Dumbledore cleared his throat.

"I've noticed that one student has done several things that benefit everyone, but the professors haven't given him points. I've decided to add these points myself."

"First, Mr. Roger Virgil, he developed the virtual reality technology, the virtual Great Library that accelerates thinking, allowing students to get more study time. I'll add 5 points for him."

"Second, still Mr. Roger Virgil, he founded the Hyperspace Magic Technology Co., Ltd.,"

"Persuaded the school board to conduct on-campus direct recruitment. The students who are recruited will continue to study at Hogwarts for a period of time after graduation. This gives the students more excellent employment opportunities."

"I'll add another 5 points for him."

At this point, Gryffindor's score reached 500, surpassing Slytherin's 496 points.

The reason why Roger's actions hadn't received points before was very simple. The professors felt that giving points for this kind of epoch-making thing was too much, like a graduate student participating in an elementary school science competition. Wasn't that bullying?

As for matters related to the school board, the professors didn't want to express their opinions.

After the words fell, the scene in the hall became even quieter. Dumbledore turned his head and looked at Slytherin's Head of House, Severus Snape, with a half-smiling expression.

Dumbledore had seen Snape's past madness of favoring his own house and targeting Gryffindor.

At first, Dumbledore didn't argue with him, after all, Snape had jumped over from Voldemort's side at a critical moment.

But this went on and on, who could stand it? It's been 7 years, and he, Dumbledore, was also from Gryffindor.

If based on the standard of house points, Roger had too many achievements to add points to explode the table, but Dumbledore only added insignificant symbolic points, just enough to surpass Slytherin, and the House Cup changed hands.

This was a kind of warning and敲打.

Snape, if you continue the previous gameplay, then I will do this every year.

Under Dumbledore's gaze, Severus Snape understood the headmaster's meaning,

After thinking for a second.

*Clap, clap*... As the Head of Slytherin, he took the lead in applauding and breaking the silence. After Snape took the lead, applause rang out one after another. The Gryffindor students clapped their hands until they were almost red. Ravenclaw clapped symbolically, their eyes moving between Dumbledore and Snape, with an expression of wanting to eat瓜.

Hufflepuff showed a sincere smile when applauding. Honestly, they also had some thoughts about Slytherin winning the House Cup for seven consecutive years.

The Slytherin students were very unwilling, but looking at Roger sitting there quietly, they still joined in.

They had nothing to say about Dumbledore's reasons for adding points. Even Slytherin understood that if they really wanted to add points, with Roger's achievements, this score was simply pitiful.

This was giving them Slytherin a step down.

The Slytherin students, who were basically from elite families, naturally wouldn't make a big fuss at this time, making themselves even more embarrassed.

If you've already lost, don't lose face.

In the applause of everyone, Dumbledore waved his hand.

Those green hanging streamers turned bright red, the silver turned gold, and the huge Slytherin serpent disappeared, replaced by a majestic Gryffindor lion.

At this time, George and Fred Weasley stared at Roger with wide eyes.

They didn't understand, but they were greatly shocked.

Whatever you say comes true, is this a prophet?

"No using magic during the summer vacation?!"

On the second day after enjoying the perfect food banquet, the Hogwarts Express arrived at Hogwarts, and the students and teachers would return to London together.

The students emptied the things in the closet, packed their items into luggage, and the school notice on specific precautions for the summer was also distributed to the students.

At this time, Harry, who had never been in contact with the wizarding world before, discovered that the wizarding society actually had this kind of regulation.

"Accurately speaking, it's not that you can't use it, it's that you can't use it around Muggles. Letting Muggles realize the existence of magic is a violation of the International Statute of Secrecy," Roger, who had also packed everything, dragged his suitcase and walked beside Harry.

The two were about to board the train.

"There's a trace of the Ministry of Magic in your wand. If you cast a spell, the Ministry of Magic will have a record of it," Roger added.

"So I can't use it at my aunt's house either?"

"At least you can't let them realize that you've used magic, and you can't let the wand record that you're casting spells on them."

Unlike when he came, when he couldn't find a seat and could only share a carriage with Neville, Roger didn't have to worry about it when boarding this train again.

After placing the luggage, the train started.

Looking at the scenery outside the train window, Roger asked Harry a question that he had asked him before, but still hadn't received an answer.

"Speaking of which, what have you decided?

"Do you want to travel with me during the summer vacation?"

Si Dao: "That's right, besides a trip to space, I want to take a tour around Europe."

"If spellcasting in near-Earth orbit goes smoothly, I'm thinking of taking a trip towards the moon—you know, a long time ago, I had a dream of landing on the moon."

From the moment humans raised their heads to look at the stars and contemplate the world, they distanced themselves from other creatures on Earth. Most children have yearned for the universe, and Roger is no different.

When reminiscing about the past, he subconsciously thought of the 'I want to be an astronaut, and grandpa and grandma gave me my favorite smack in the mouth' Jell-O from his previous life. The corners of Roger's mouth couldn't help but curl into a smile.

"So, what do you say? Coming or not?" Roger asked Harry with a sincere invitation and a smile on his face.

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