"Thank you!"
After nodding his thanks to Hermione, Cedric steered the conversation back to why he had come to see Albert.
"At our current pace, the final volume of the 'Defence Against the Dark Arts Guide' will definitely be finished before you leave Britain."
As he spoke, he pointed at the folder he had just handed Albert. "This is the latest revised version. If you think it's fine, we'll revise subsequent editions based on this manuscript."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Albert took the manuscript for the 'Defence Against the Dark Arts Guide' from the folder. As he flipped through it, he chatted with Cedric about his plans to remain at Hogwarts as a Transfiguration Professor.
"Headmistress McGonagall still seems not to have found a suitable candidate. She'd be very happy for me to stay, and she even said that after Professor Pomona Sprout retires, she'll let me take over as Head of Hufflepuff." Cedric's tone was especially complicated when he mentioned it.
"It seems Headmistress McGonagall really wants you to stay and teach at the school." Hermione did not understand why such generous terms still failed to satisfy Cedric.
"Professor McGonagall didn't offer you a raise?" Albert naturally understood why Cedric felt conflicted.
"No. She seems to think it would be unfair to the other professors, but she has given me a lot of conveniences and suggested that I find an additional part-time job at the Ministry of Magic or somewhere else." Cedric smiled bitterly.
Recalling his previous life, Albert complained, "Most bosses are remarkably stingy when it comes to raising their employees' wages."
Hermione opened her mouth, then finally could not help asking, "Are Hogwarts salaries that low?"
"That depends."
"What do you mean?" Hermione did not understand.
"If you're alone and spend most of your time eating