Chapter 1735 A War Without a Winner (One Hundred and Eighty-Seven)

Chapter 1737 A war without a winner (one hundred and eighty-seven)

"Thanks!"

After Cedric nodded to Hermione to express his gratitude, he brought the topic back and talked about the reason why he came to see Albert.

"At our current pace, the final Defense Against the Dark Arts Guide will surely be completed before you leave the UK."

As he spoke, he pointed to the folder he had just handed to Albert, "This is the latest revised version. If you think it's okay, the next version will be revised based on this manuscript."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Albert took out the manuscript of "Guide to Defense Against the Dark Arts" from the folder, and while flipping through the manuscript, he chatted with Cedric about his intention to stay in school as a transfiguration professor.

"Principal McGonagall seems to have never found a suitable candidate. She welcomes me to stay. She also said that after Professor Pomona Sprout retires, I will take over the position of Head of Hufflepuff." Cedric said My tone was particularly complicated when I mentioned this incident.

"It seems that Principal McGonagall still hopes that you can stay in the school to teach." Hermione didn't understand that Principal McGonagall had given such generous treatment, but she still couldn't satisfy Cedric.

"Professor McGonagall didn't give you a raise?" Albert naturally knew the reason for Cedric's complicated mood.

"No, she seemed to think that would be unfair to other professors. However, she gave me a lot of convenience and suggested that I find an additional part-time job at the Ministry of Magic or elsewhere." Cedric smiled bitterly.

Albert recalled the situation in his previous life and complained: "Most bosses are quite stingy in raising wages for their employees."

Hermione opened her mouth, but finally couldn't help but ask: "Are the salaries at Hogwarts low?"

"It depends."

"What do you mean?" Hermione didn't understand.

"If you are alone and live and eat in school most of the time, the teacher's salary at Hogwarts is definitely not low." Albert explained to Hermione, "But if you are married, If you don’t live and eat in the castle, the salary can only be said to be average.”

Hermione immediately understood why Cedric's expression was so complicated. He was going to get married in a few months, and staying in school as a professor really didn't appeal to him as a married person.

"Then what are you going to choose?"

"If you have a more suitable job there, I definitely wouldn't mind working for you." Cedric was indeed a little depressed, but fortunately the situation was not too bad.

"If you run away with me, Professor McGonagall will probably have to complain to me again." Albert was unable to provide Cedric with a better and more stable job for the time being, so he comforted softly, "The salary is I will help you talk to Professor McGonagall and ask him to give you the salary of the dean directly. The salary of Hogwarts professors is indeed relatively average today."

At this point, Albert wanted to complain about Dumbledore. The principal did not do a very good job in this regard. Fortunately, he was very charming, otherwise he would not be able to find many members of the Order of the Phoenix around him.

From this point, it is not difficult to see that it is not without reason that there is such a strong cohesion around Albert. In other words, everyone is willing to follow a reliable person.

"Qiu Zhang should also find a job for himself, right?"

Looking at Cedric's leaving figure, Hermione asked her doubts.

"The most common situation is actually that of the Weasley family." Albert said meaningfully, "The husband works outside and the wife takes care of the children at home. After Cedric gets married, there is a high probability that the child will be born soon. ”

"I didn't expect it to be like this!" Hermione soon realized the reason.

To be honest, her family was not poor. Even if she stayed alone in the UK, she was taken care of by Albert. She never worried about Galleons and had no sense of urgency about leaving school and starting a new life.

In other words, she doesn't need a sense of urgency. Even if she doesn't work, Albert will most likely support her.

"I don't know what life is like," Hermione murmured.

"It's not as beautiful as you think." Albert patted his knees, "The adult world is much crueler than you think. The first thing many people do when they wake up is to worry about their pockets. Worrying about the galleons."

"Looks like I'm pretty lucky."

Although Hermione didn't think she would encounter problems in this area after graduation, she still felt relieved that she had a solid backing.

"Of course it's good, that's what many girls can't ask for."

"Then should I give you a baby?" Hermione turned to look into Albert's eyes and asked.

"Don't think too much before you are completely mentally prepared." Albert kissed Hermione's forehead and said, "Otherwise it will become a burden that drags you down."

"Aren't you afraid Louise?"

Hermione didn't think Louise's situation was much better than hers, nor did she think Louise's pregnancy could be hidden from his family.

"She's probably not afraid because she has money." Albert hesitated for a moment before saying, "Even if there is a stalemate, she will be able to live very comfortably, not to mention that his family will most likely not refuse."

Hermione opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.

"Actually, your situation is similar, if your family doesn't mind having a child inherit their surname. Of course, this matter cannot be rushed."

…

In the next few days, Albert took the time to talk to Principal McGonagall about Defense Against the Dark Arts. They also decided to use "Defense Against the Dark Arts Guide" and "Dark Powers: Self-Defense Guide" as textbooks.

Before leaving, Albert seemed to think of something and asked casually, "Have you found a suitable person to replace me now?"

"Thanks to you, no one dares to take over this position now." Principal McGonagall was quite distressed about this. A wizard as powerful as Albert left in a hurry after only one year, which was simply adding insult to injury. No one dared to risk their lives to try whether this course was cursed.

"Where's Harry Potter?" Albert raised his eyebrows.

"Potter is very busy, and..."

"You can ask him to take time to teach the students." Albert said without hesitation, "If you really can't find a suitable candidate, then you can only let Cedric take over first. Let him teach Defense Against the Dark Arts for two years. When others realize that there is no curse at all, it will be much easier to find someone."

"However, it's better to pay enough salary." Albert reminded, "The salary at Hogwarts is not high at all."

After considering Albert's suggestion, Principal McGonagall decided to use it as a backup plan.

If you really can't find someone, it will indeed be a good solution.

As for whether Cedric will continue to serve as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor or become a Transfiguration assistant, it doesn't matter to Principal McGonagall, as long as the other party can fill the hole of the Hogwarts professor.

Cedric has no objection to this. Anyway, Principal McGonagall is willing to give him a salary increase, so he is naturally willing to continue to stay in the school to teach.