The Admiral of Hogwarts

That evening, after returning to the dormitory to rest, Hugo chatted with his roommates for a while before they each washed up, went to bed, and rested. After all, they had spent a whole day on the train, so they naturally felt a little tired and hoped to get a good night's sleep to welcome tomorrow's classes.

However, after getting into bed, Hugo didn't go straight to sleep, but contacted Enterprise through the Admiral Network.

Because he knew that it wasn't easy for anyone to enter Hogwarts Castle to apply for a job. Not to mention that Enterprise was now an American, and Harry Potter was attending school there.

"Applying for a job back then was very simple," Enterprise said to Hugo, who was sitting in her office with her legs propped up on the desk, flipping through a book, as she recalled what happened when she met with Headmaster Dumbledore.

"At least, I felt that he was a very nice person. After looking at my resume and verifying it, he regretfully told me that the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor that I wanted to apply for was already taken. Then, he asked me if I would be willing to take on the job of school security officer."

Hugo naturally knew that the reason Enterprise chose to go at that time was to avoid the curse of the Defense Against the Dark Arts position. After all, compared to face-to-face warfare, the ship girls were still somewhat wary of this kind of extremely secretive curse.

Especially before figuring out the principle of the curse, the ship girls would never use themselves as guinea pigs.

Therefore, Enterprise's trip to Hogwarts to find a job was just a simple attempt. In fact, at this time, she was already prepared to participate in the ship girls' operation to go to the Balkans to obtain a home port. But she didn't expect Headmaster Dumbledore to keep her and give her a job.

Soon, the other ship girls also joined the Admiral Network to discuss why Enterprise was able to sneak into Hogwarts as a faculty member.

But after chattering for a long time, they didn't come up with a reason that could convince most people, and only ruled out some obviously impossible reasons based on Professor's sexual orientation.

"Forget it, if we can't figure it out, let's not think about it." Hugo said directly to Enterprise after racking his brains and still not figuring out why Professor Dumbledore would do this. "

At least, according to the information we have obtained, Dumbledore is not Voldemort after all. He's not the kind of person who likes to actively set traps to trick people. So, as long as you operate according to the rules and regulations in the school, you shouldn't encounter anything too bad."

Just as Hugo and the others were discussing why Professor Dumbledore would allow Enterprise to enter the school, in the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall was also discussing the same question with Professor Dumbledore.

"Albus, I don't quite understand your choice," Professor McGonagall said, looking at Dumbledore across the desk with a serious expression. "Why would you allow that American wizard to enter the school and take on such a position? I think there are already enough people in the school. There's really no need to add new staff."

"Minerva, take it easy," Dumbledore said gently, pressing his hands down.

"Do you think Miss Halsey is unsuitable for her position in any way? For example, insufficient personal strength, lack of corresponding knowledge, or a suspicious background that might pose a danger to the school—"

"No, of course not," Professor McGonagall said after pursing her lips. "We have confirmed that her resume is indeed genuine. And someone who can make the Head of the Auror Office say that they could be the President of the Magical Congress of the United States in just 20 years, I think taking on the current position is completely fine."

"I also looked at the lesson plans she prepared for me before. To be honest, in this regard, her level is no worse than those younger professors. At least, I think that as long as I train her for half a school year, she will be no less capable in teaching than some professors who have been teaching for ten years."

Although she didn't quite understand Dumbledore's approach, Professor McGonagall still truthfully expressed her feelings about Enterprise.

"That's right," Professor Dumbledore nodded and said.

"Since you think she's a good person and has enough ability to take on this position, then why shouldn't we hire her? At least in terms of expenses, I have successfully persuaded the school board members to pay Miss Halsey's salary."

Speaking of this, the Headmaster paused. As Dumbledore's closest comrade-in-arms in Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore decided to reveal some information to Professor McGonagall after thinking for a moment.

"As for why I chose to recruit her, the reason is very simple, and that's because of what happened at the end of the year last year."

"Are you saying—is it related to that person?" Professor McGonagall asked cautiously after hearing what Headmaster Dumbledore said. As the Headmaster's most trusted assistant in Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall naturally knew who the guy stuck to Quirrell's back of the head was last year.

"Yes, that person's appearance last year was indeed beyond my expectations," Dumbledore said, crossing his hands and placing his elbows on the table.

"In the beginning, I just thought someone wanted to steal the Philosopher's Stone. But I later realized that Voldemort had not completely disappeared as we had hoped before."

"We can only say that we were very lucky last year. Although Voldemort tried to kill Harry many times after entering the school, it didn't cause too much serious damage in the end." Speaking of this, Dumbledore shook his head.

"However, this incident also reminded me that I must do something, and I can't expect to have the same good luck as last year every time."

"In this situation, I think it's a good idea to invite some professionals in this area to the school. And a young but experienced Auror is a very good choice."

"So, when Miss Halsey asked me if there were any other positions here besides the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor that I could offer her, I offered her the current position?"

"Unfortunately, the school board members believe that Hogwarts Castle is safe enough, and that my request is just a bit paranoid." Speaking of this, Dumbledore showed a helpless expression.

"At first, they were unwilling to pay for this newly added position until I added the work of a teaching assistant to this position before they agreed."

"Since you now have to teach Transfiguration classes for all seven grades in addition to handling the work of Deputy Headmistress, I arranged this teaching assistant to you so that you can enjoy your own private time like other professors. Not like now, being busy in the school all day long."

"Uh—thank you for your concern," Professor McGonagall smiled, then quickly returned to a serious expression and asked. "

Then why did you appoint Mr. Lockhart as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor?"

"I admit that he may be good at dealing with those evil creatures or dark magic, but I don't think a best-selling author is suitable for a profession like a professor."

"That's because we have no choice," Dumbledore smiled helplessly. "You know that the Defense Against the Dark Arts position at the school doesn't have a good reputation outside. At that time, only Mr. Lockhart applied. So I can only—"

"Okay, I understand," Professor McGonagall said with a sigh. She also felt a little helpless about changing a colleague every year. "I hope he can demonstrate his abilities in his future teaching."