"I need to think about it more," Audrey stroked her chin. "Returning to Ukraine is fine, but Grandma Rosier and my teacher will definitely force me to do this and that."
"I—I can help you handle those trivial matters!"
Facing Audrey's odd gaze, Isaline blushed slightly.
"I'm your assistant, aren't I? Those are part of my duties!"
Audrey laughed. "No rush, no rush. Let me get enough rest first..."
...
...
The next day.
"Audrey, I've thought it through. We should still prioritize our studies and not drop out so easily. That wouldn't be good!"
Audrey: ???
Audrey climbed out of bed, walked over to Isaline, and reached out to feel her forehead.
"You don't have a fever. Why are you talking nonsense?"
Isaline blushed, her speech stuttering. "An—anyway, I'm going to study hard!"
The little princess turned and fled from Audrey's room, leaving Audrey completely bewildered.
There must be something fishy going on when things are so out of the ordinary.
Audrey felt that something must have happened in the castle.
So she began to spy starting from the Headmaster's office. As someone with administrative access, she could do whatever she wanted in the castle.
In the Headmaster's office.
Snape shouted angrily at Dumbledore: "You would rather trust some German wizard from who-knows-where than trust me?"
"Don't be in a hurry, Severus," Dumbledore said with a chuckle. "I'm doing this for your own good."
Snape stared directly at the old man, arms crossed, a cold sneer on his lips. He wanted to see what kind of excuse this old bee could pull out.
"As you know, Voldemort placed a curse on the Defense Against the Dark Arts position..."
"I was fine last semester!"
"No, last semester was because Audrey was also in that position. She blocked most of the curse. Even so, didn't you get sick at the end of the term?"
"There's no evidence at all to prove Voldemort ever cast such a curse!"
Snape's spit flew.
"The previous Defense Against the Dark Arts professors were either unlucky fools, criminals, or useless! Those were all coincidences!"
Dumbledore remained calm and unruffled. "But you can't rule out the possibility, can you?"
The old man said softly, "Voldemort began to become active again two years ago. It's hard to guarantee he won't make a comeback. You are the most important part of our plan. Please ensure your own safety."
Snape closed his eyes, his chest heaving violently.
He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning pale.
Indeed, all signs indicated that his greatest enemy seemed to be planning a return.
After a while,
"Fine, I understand. But I will keep an eye on that fellow named Edmond. These are extraordinary times, and no one can guarantee he isn't an accomplice of Barty Crouch Jr.!"
"Don't be too nervous, Severus. Edmond Bagshot is only substituting for half a month. Once Remus recovers, he will step down from this position."
"Hmph, in my view, that werewolf isn't any good person either!"
He stood up and walked out.
"Dumbledore, you should pay more attention to Harry Potter! Barty Crouch Jr. is a ruthless man. If something happens to Potter because of your inaction, I'm not finished with you!"
...
Edmond?
Hearing the two mention Edmond, Audrey was stunned for a moment. Just a coincidence of names?
But...
The surname was Bagshot?
Bathilda Bagshot was Gellert Grindelwald's great-aunt...
Audrey began searching through the castle.
Chapter 157: Substitute D.A.D.A. Teacher (2 / 2)
Soon, in the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor's office, she indeed saw Edmond—Edmond Grindelwald—chatting happily with Sirius.
Pulling out the two-way mirror, she began to call Edmond.
"Oh, Audrey, what is it? I'm currently chatting with your uncle about how to teach these young wizards!"
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming to Hogwarts?"
Audrey's eyes widened, and she looked at Edmond in the mirror crossly.
"Are you just going to stop managing that huge mess over in Ukraine?"
Edmond replied with a smile: "If you can be a hands-off boss, why can't I? Comrade Ye-Ye is doing a great job, and Secretary Petro is very stable. I feel like my leaving for a while isn't an issue at all. Besides, your teacher already found my successor for you long ago."
In the next moment, a beautiful portal appeared in the Defense Against the Dark Arts office, right in front of Edmond.
A fair little hand reached through, grabbed Edmond by the collar, and dragged him into the portal.
Sirius: "Hey! Hydrus, we're having a conversation here!"
But the reply he got was the portal turning into points of light, making a 'pop' sound like a bubble bursting, before disappearing.
"Well, the old uncle really isn't very well-liked! I'd better go check on Remus. He really took a beating!"
...
Audrey's dormitory.
"Speak! Why did you come to Hogwarts for no reason! What exactly is going on?"
Seeing Audrey's serious expression, Edmond suddenly laughed.
"What's wrong? Did I step on your cat's tail by coming here? Let me guess, you must be afraid that Great-uncle is going to arrange a task for you, right? If I had come with a task from Great-uncle, your vacation would probably be gone!"
Audrey's expression froze. She felt she was angry because Edmond had acted behind her back.
But hearing these words, Audrey felt that perhaps subconsciously she really was thinking that way. She was afraid that her vacation at Hogwarts would go down the drain!
So, the person who understands you best might not actually be yourself.
"Relax, little lazy cat. You can rest easy. I came here for other matters,"
Edmond reached out and patted Audrey's head.
"I've been working for you for so long, I'm tired too and need a good rest! Don't worry, there's Lady Rozier's niece, Rosalia Rosier, managing things in Ukraine. There won't be any slip-ups. She's the niece of the Black Rose of France, and her methods are very strong!"
"Rosalia Rosier?"
"If there's really anything major that needs your decision, she'll contact you,"
Edmond then glanced at the magnificent dormitory and shook his head helplessly.
"You, just take this chance and enjoy life to the fullest! You might not have such comfortable days in the future!"
"So mysterious. Don't go cursing me!"
Audrey looked at the ambiguous light in Edmond's eyes, feeling a bit puzzled.
She always felt that Edmond's purpose for coming to Hogwarts wasn't that simple.
After all, Teacher Grindelwald was a true Seer, while she herself was a fake.
Audrey looked at Edmond's mismatched eyes, one dark and one light, and for some reason, blurted out, "Be careful yourself. It hasn't been very peaceful in Hogwarts lately."
"Oh, our Little Water Snake has learned to care about others,"
Edmond teased,
"Isn't it just your unreliable father's subordinates? This kind of small-scale child's play—what's there to fear!"
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