Mastering Lightning from Hogwarts

"Conditions?" Dumbledore's eagerness for him to return to school piqued Anduin's curiosity. "Alright, I'm curious to see what price the headmaster is willing to pay. 69shu new"

"I wonder if you'd be interested in this?" Dumbledore took out a small box, opened it, and pushed it towards Anduin. "If you're willing to join Hogwarts, I can provide you with five portions of the same material."

"Lemei alloy?" Anduin looked at the familiar magical alloy and couldn't help but straighten up. This was truly a good thing. After so many years, he had only managed to obtain two pieces from the Silver Spear, and he had even used one recently. So, five portions of Lemei alloy was indeed a generous offer.

"I'm sorry, but if it's just this, I'm afraid it's not enough." After hesitating for a moment, Anduin resolutely shook his head. Although these Lemei alloys were precious, it wasn't like he didn't have any, so his need for them wasn't particularly urgent.

Seeing Anduin's expression, Dumbledore was certain that he recognized what it was. For an alchemist to remain so calm in the face of Lemei alloy proved that he had definitely seen it before, and might even have some on hand.

He didn't expect this kid to be so well-off that even Lemei alloy couldn't move him.

Feeling rather helpless, Dumbledore had no choice but to reveal his trump card. "Then, what about the 'Philosopher's Stone'? I wonder if you'd be interested in it?"

"The Philosopher's Stone? Are you referring to Nicolas Flamel's Philosopher's Stone?" Upon hearing the name of the Philosopher's Stone, Anduin's eyes widened, and he looked at Dumbledore in astonishment. "The only remaining copy of that thing seems to be in Nicolas Flamel's possession. How could you have it? Furthermore, even if you do, are you willing to give me such a valuable item?"

"It is indeed Nicolas' Philosopher's Stone, and it is indeed in my possession, but I am only temporarily helping to keep it safe." Seeing Anduin's interest, Dumbledore immediately revealed a triumphant smile. "Furthermore, I didn't say I was going to give it to you. I don't have the authority to make decisions for others, but I can ask Nicolas for you, to see if he would be willing to lend you the Philosopher's Stone for research. Of course, I cannot guarantee whether Nicolas will agree."

"The Philosopher's Stone..." Hearing this, Anduin fell silent. Back then, the Silver Spear's 'Phoenix' had specifically traveled to France for the Philosopher's Stone, but decades had passed and it still hadn't been found. And now, he actually had the opportunity to glimpse the mysteries of the Philosopher's Stone. To be honest, Anduin was truly tempted this time.

"In addition..." Seeing that Anduin was showing interest, Dumbledore added another offer. "I can also help with the international promotion of your magical communication system. After all, I am currently the president of the International Confederation of Wizards. With my endorsement, I believe it can dispel many of the Ministry of Magic's concerns. Furthermore, I will also find a way to help Sirius Black return to England as soon as possible."

Three years ago, due to Anduin's perfect elimination of the remaining Silver Spear members in Germany, and the fact that it had brought great benefits to England, the Order of Merlin and the Wizengamot had very happily completed that internal deal.

Sirius Black had indeed been acquitted and released from his criminal status.

However, because Peter Pettigrew was still at large, the Ministry of Magic was worried about causing panic and controversy among ordinary wizards. Of course, in Anduin's opinion, it was the Wizengamot members trying to protect their reputations, so they couldn't publicly execute the order. Black had only been secretly released, and was required to not remain in England after his release.

Anduin couldn't ask for anything more. After all, this kind of internal deal was easily criticized if it was leaked. Being able to restore Sirius' freedom was already a good outcome. Currently, under Anduin's arrangement, Black had temporarily settled in France, and his public identity was an employee of the Silver Flash Trading Company's French branch.

It was precisely for this reason that Anduin was so confident in letting Aselia leave the French branch to go to Durmstrang to instruct the 'Training Studies' subject. Now, in addition to her sister Anais in France, there was also Black taking care of things from the side.

"I must say, you are truly an excellent persuader." Anduin sighed softly. "Alright, I am convinced, Headmaster Dumbledore. I accept the job of teaching 'Tactical Training Studies' at Hogwarts."

"You won't regret this decision." Dumbledore felt a sigh of relief in his heart when he saw Anduin finally agree.

"However..." Anduin's expression immediately became serious. "Since I am personally teaching Tactical Training Studies, then I must do it to the best of my ability. Therefore, whether it is in terms of material preparation or course arrangement, I need the school's absolute support. I hope you are prepared."

"No problem!" Dumbledore agreed without hesitation. "Ask for any support you need. Even if it requires other subjects to cooperate, it's fine."

"That's good!" Anduin nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. After pondering for a moment, he took out a piece of parchment from his body and began to write. After a while, he handed the parchment filled with writing over.

"This is the teaching equipment procurement list for the next school year, from first to seventh grade. These items will be available at Silver Flash Trading Company within two weeks. Please attach it when sending out the admission notices."

Dumbledore took the list and glanced at it, discovering that they were all very basic teaching equipment and materials. He immediately nodded in agreement.

Then, Anduin added, "In addition, my course arrangement will be different from other subjects. There is no need to divide each grade into two classes. I will send you the timetable later."

"No problem." Dumbledore knew why Anduin would have such an arrangement. After all, he was a very busy person and couldn't put all his energy into the school.

In Hogwarts, in order to ensure the quality of teaching, compulsory subjects in grades 1-5 were divided into two classes. After passing the exam, each subject in grades 6-7 would be reduced to one advanced class.

This meant that in the school, each professor had to teach at least 12 classes a week, which was divided into at least two classes a day from Monday to Friday. In the school schedule, there was a fixed class in the morning, and 1-2 classes in the afternoon.

Therefore, all compulsory subject professors were very busy every day. Anduin's training method was to start from elementary school, so it was definitely a compulsory subject. This meant that if he was like other professors, he would basically have little time for himself from Monday to Friday.

Once the courses in grades 1-5 were not taught in separate classes, it meant that Anduin only needed to teach 7 classes a week, which would save 1-2 days.

Seeing Dumbledore agree so readily, Anduin nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that this headmaster had indeed come with sincerity. Since that was the case, he had to get serious as well, so as not to let others underestimate his tactical training studies.

"Very good. Because my schedule will be quite tight recently, the coordination meeting before the start of school can only be held at least a month later. Then... can we set it on July 15th? At that time, please ask the heads of the four houses, the matron of the medical room, and Hagrid to return to the school. I will transport the necessary teaching equipment to the school and attend the meeting."

"Ah? Still need to hold a meeting?" Dumbledore was a little stunned when he heard this. This was mainly because he had never worked with Anduin before, and he didn't quite understand the other party's style. Wasn't this just going to school to teach a class? Did he need to hold a special meeting? And why did the matron of the medical room have to be present?

At this time, one question after another flashed through Dumbledore's mind, and for some reason, a faint premonition arose in his heart.

"Isn't a teaching coordination meeting held every school year?" Hearing Dumbledore's question, Anduin was instead puzzled.

"Uh... during the summer vacation, we usually communicate through owl letters unless there is an emergency. Why don't you tell me the things that need the cooperation of each house, and then I will communicate with them?" Dumbledore suggested to Anduin with a smile.

"No!" Anduin shook his head decisively. "How can teaching in school be so childish? Furthermore, tactical training studies is a serious subject, and has very strict requirements for diet, nutrition, medical care, rest, and the teaching arrangements of other subjects. A teaching meeting must be held at that time, and no one can be absent!"

"This... alright." Dumbledore could only agree when he saw Anduin's serious expression, but he could already imagine what kind of faces the heads of houses would give him when he returned, especially Severus.

"Well, that's all the preparation needed for the new subject for now. I will contact you again if there is anything else." After saying that, Anduin got up and personally sent Dumbledore out of Silver Flash Trading Company.

After walking out of the Silver Flash Trading Company, Dumbledore couldn't help but reveal a wry smile. "It seems that my understanding of Minerva's so-called 'grand' was not deep enough. Perhaps after Anduin returns to school, the good days will probably be over for more than just the students..."

On the other side, after sending Dumbledore away, Anduin immediately found Shatia. Now that he had accepted the teaching job at Hogwarts, many arrangements needed to be redeployed.

"You're going to teach at Hogwarts? Master, you haven't been hit by Headmaster Dumbledore's Imperius Curse, have you?" After hearing Anduin's decision, Shatia stared at him in astonishment. She now wanted to put her hand on his forehead to see if Anduin had a fever.

"The conditions that the headmaster offered were too difficult to refuse. You and Hog are prepared, you will also return to school with me next." Anduin ignored Shatia's banter and ordered in a cold voice.

"Then what about the magical communication system? That thing is a large-scale alchemy project, not just anyone can do it." Shatia asked in confusion.