"Professor Lu Ping, do you have any questions about the content I am teaching in class?"

Professor Umbridge said, showing the sharp and small teeth in her mouth, "I am teaching according to the guidance books on Defense Against the Dark Arts recommended by the Ministry of Magic. This was obtained after discussion by experts from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.

The conclusion reached. I personally agree with the views mentioned by Mr. Wilbert Scullin in "Theory of Magical Defense"."

"No, it's not about the content of this textbook." Professor Lu Ping said.

Wilbert Scullin was a well-known wizard in the wizarding world. As a pacifist, he advocated non-violent responses to conflicts and opposed the use of offensive spells, even for defensive purposes.

On the other hand, he himself also implements this concept and travels around the magical world to mediate conflicts all year round.

Thanks to Wilbert's constant efforts and appeals, the conflicts between wizards and other magical groups have been significantly restrained and reduced in the past hundred years. Just a few years ago, the wizard received a title for this reason.

Medal of the Order of Merlin.

"Oh, great, it seems we should reach an agreement."

Professor Umbridge grinned so widely that she looked like she had just swallowed a particularly delicious and juicy fly.

"You see, I teach strictly according to the content of "Magic Defense Theory" - there are no deviations or fallacies. Rather than learning how to fight, I think the little guys should first understand what behaviors are appropriate.

.”

"I'm very sorry, I don't completely agree with this." Professor Lu Ping said.

Professor Umbridge raised her eyebrows and looked at the haggard man thoughtfully.

"Do you think we should train students like soldiers and first teach them how to use magic to harm others?"

"It's just learning some defensive spells. It's not as serious as you say." Professor Lu Ping said.

"Well, Mr. Lupin, I think the advice from the experts at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement is very clear - before learning how to use a wand to cast spells on others, wizards should first understand when they can use their wands."

Professor Umbridge crossed her stubby fingers on the table and said in a steady cooing tone.

"As far as I know, most of the dark wizards who have caused bad effects gradually became dangerous during this course."

"But, I don't agree with this view."

Professor Lupine said bluntly, looking seriously at the big pink toad.

"In my opinion, only by learning how to protect yourself first can you have the qualifications and leisure to think about how to protect yourself while trying not to hurt others. In addition, as the current head of the Dark Magic Defense Department at Hogwarts

, I think the teaching plan for each grade should be a whole - Professor Umbridge, I hope you will add the teaching of defensive spells in the classroom."

There was a brief silence, and the smile appeared on Professor Umbridge's face again.

"Hopefully? Well, before that, I have a little question."

Professor Umbridge's bubbly eyes looked back and forth at Professor Lupin, and she spoke softly.

"Mr. Remus Lupin, whose judgment do you think you are questioning? The Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts, or rather, the Senior Deputy Minister of Magic, Dolores Jane...

Umbridge’s teaching guidance?”

"When students are attacked, I hope they can protect themselves rather than helplessly waiting for rescue."

Professor Lupine looked at Umbridge calmly and replied in a tone that left no room for criticism.

"This is based on the responsibility of a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Hogwarts is a place where students are taught magic. We should let them understand what they are going to face, instead of taking the initiative to give up without knowing anything.

Put down your armor and be vigilant."

"being attacked?"

Professor Umbridge repeated with a chuckle, looking at Professor Lupin with a playful look.

"Oh, I really can't imagine that in my classroom at Hogwarts, there will be situations that require students to use defensive spells... Oh, by the way, you did remind me, if there is really something in this castle

If it's dangerous..."

As she spoke, she smiled at Professor Lupin in a particularly irritating way, "The Defense Against the Dark Arts class is indeed quite dangerous, what do you think? Harmless, kind, and safe Professor Lupin.

.”

"There are many potion masters at Hogwarts, and I will take wolfsbane potion on time-"

Umbridge's voice overcame Professor Lupin's.

"I respect and believe Professor Dumbledore's explanation and have not interfered too much in this matter."

She said, putting on a false smile on her face and grinning her wide mouth even wider.

"Therefore, Mr. Leos Lupin, you'd better not point fingers at me. If I remember correctly, according to the rules of Hogwarts, unless the school board removes me from my position, there will be no

People can interfere with the way a professor teaches in class, not even Professor Dumbledore - or..."

She let out a harsh laugh, "Do you want me to teach the students how to hunt werewolves?"

"As far as I know, Ms. Umbridge, the Ministry of Magic has not prohibited werewolves from living in magical society. According to the signed content of the "Werewolf Code of Conduct", werewolves can safely and legally live with wizards."

Professor Lu Ping's face instantly turned cold, and he spoke stiffly.

For a long time, wizarding society has generally been full of disgust and fear towards werewolves. People seem to believe that even werewolves in human form may pose a danger. It is well known that werewolves are not accepted by society, and it is not uncommon for them to be discriminated against in the wizarding world.

Even if the Ministry of Magic opened a werewolf affairs office, such conflicts and estrangements have not improved much.

The British Ministry of Magic's policy towards werewolves has always been ignorant and arrogant.

The Ministry of Magic hopes that werewolves can take the initiative to register and sign a pledge to ensure that they will not attack others.

But in fact, no wizard is willing to go into the Ministry of Magic and admit that he is a werewolf, and few are willing to sign such a unilateral commitment. Even after the invention of wolfsbane potion, the wizarding world's discrimination against werewolves has never stopped.

Lyle Lupin, an official at the Ministry of Magic, once said that werewolves were: "Evil creatures without souls, and they deserve to die."

These prejudiced words eventually reached the ears of the werewolf Fenrir Greyback. Out of revenge, Greyback broke into the bedroom through the window and bit his four-year-old son, Leos Lupin.

, little Lupine has since become a werewolf.

"Just being allowed to live together does not mean equal rights... There are many differences between the two."

Professor Umbridge said contemptuously, with a disgusting smile of victory on her face.

"Whether it is about the rules and regulations of Hogwarts or the rules of life in wizarding society, Professor Lupin obviously needs to understand it carefully. In short, if there are no other questions-"

Professor Umbridge leaned back on her chair and gestured in the direction of the door with her stubby-fingered palm.

"Yes, the professors at Hogwarts are free to arrange their own teaching plans..."

Professor Lupine did not move and sighed softly - this is why he had to come over.

"But as the subject leader of the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, I have the right to make some adjustments to the teaching arrangements of the professors and grades. Starting from this week, your weekly class schedule will be halved, and I will take over."

Professor Umbridge raised her gaze.

"Just to remind you, Mr. Lupine, you may not teach here forever." She said softly.

"Oh, really? Then I have to do something right."

Lupine said, he nodded thoughtfully and answered softly with a serious look on his face.

"As a professor at Hogwarts, I have to be responsible for the students. At least while I'm still here, I don't want the students' most precious time to be wasted on dull preaching mixed with political factors and copying books.

middle."

There was silence and silence in the office. Umbridge narrowed her eyes and stared at the haggard, pale young wizard.

"I see. It seems I have no choice. Dear Professor Luping."

Professor Umbridge said softly in a terrifyingly intimate voice.

She stood up, leaned forward, and pressed her two stubby palms on the desk.

"Let me tell you, this is not a wise approach. We can have a more secure and hidden solution. You can continue to be a respected Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts -"

"This is your next class schedule. I have considered the time and it will not affect the students' class schedule."

Professor Lupin finished this sentence in one breath, took out the parchment and put it on his desk without looking at Umbridge.

"As I just said, you can continue to implement the Ministry of Magic's guidelines in class, but from now on your weekly lessons for each grade will be reduced to half. I will teach the students the remaining practical parts.

Let’s unfold.”

"So, how do you plan to explain it to the students and professors?" Umbridge said coldly.

"The course adjustment is due to the busy schedule of Madam Deputy Minister - as for the rest, you can do it yourself."

Leos Lupine said without thinking, as if he had been prepared for this.

"As the Senior Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Magic, you don't need me to help you formulate and organize your speech in this regard, right?"

Regarding tonight's confrontation, although Professor Dumbledore did not give a corresponding conclusion, Professor Apokalis sitting in the office did give a lot of constructive suggestions: Give us a step, and the politicians will solve it themselves.

appropriate.

"good very good……"

Professor Umbridge's face was expressionless.

For a moment, Professor Lupine thought she was going to scream at him, but then she smiled and whispered in the gentlest, most cooing, little girl-like voice.

"I understand, Professor Luping, I do have a lot of unfinished business backlog -"

Professor Umbridge picked up the parchment placed in front of her, spread it out in front of her and looked at it carefully for a few times, then made a commendable and polite look, "Then, is there anything else you can do?
To be continued...