Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor - Amelia Bones

Most people in the world crave a peaceful life.

However, the world always produces some strange busybodies who like to help others live exciting lives, such as helping others become enemies of the world.

Vinson Wright was one such busybody.

Now that this busybody had fallen into a deep sleep, Peter Pettigrew, the mastermind he personally created, had finally become the public enemy of all of Hogwarts tonight.

Late at night.

The Hogwarts Headmaster's office.

Professor Minerva McGonagall had already learned some of the truth.

For example, Peter Pettigrew had betrayed everyone, orchestrated the deaths of Voldemort and the Potters, and personally caused the explosion that framed Sirius Black.

The coward from Gryffindor had revealed his true colors, announcing to the world that he would definitely become the third Dark Lord.

This was not a good thing!

The reputation of the entire Gryffindor house would be ruined by him!

As the Head of Gryffindor House, how could Professor Minerva McGonagall stand by and let such a thing happen? She actually cared more about Gryffindor's reputation than anyone imagined, even treating the students of Gryffindor more strictly because of it!

"Don't rush, Minerva."

Dumbledore comforted the somewhat anxious Professor McGonagall, slowly explaining, "We should have been mentally prepared for this long ago. Gryffindor cannot always produce kind-hearted Wizards; we all know this..."

"What do we do now?"

"There's nothing we can do for now."

Dumbledore slowly walked to the window, looking at the starry night sky, and after a moment of thought, suddenly said, "If Peter is an advanced Animagus who can transform into three animals, our chances of finding him are very slim..."

In fact, the animal a Wizard transformed into as an Animagus was the same as an ordinary animal.

Moreover, Peter Pettigrew could transform into three animals, and it was not impossible that he could transform into other animals. This was something Dumbledore could do nothing about.

Dumbledore pondered Peter Pettigrew's actions tonight and suddenly said in a deep voice, "What worries me more is that Peter is deliberately showing off his magical skills. If he wants to become the Dark Lord, he can't hide forever..."

"What can I do?"

Professor Minerva McGonagall couldn't help but frown, mumbling, "How can Gryffindor produce a Dark Lord? Even Dark Wizards are rare..."

"Unexpected arrivals are always so unstoppable."

Dumbledore slowly shook his head and continued softly, "Minerva, don't take this too much to heart. You are a teacher at Hogwarts, and a teacher's achievements are always reflected in their students..."

Minerva McGonagall immediately recalled what Peter Pettigrew had said tonight, her face instantly turned grim, and she clenched her fists in anger, "Our two Mr. Weasleys have violated the curfew again..."

Indeed...

The Weasley twins were incorrigible!

If it weren't for the fact that they accidentally destroyed Dumbledore's trap, how could Peter Pettigrew have found an opportunity to sneak into the school!

The next day.

All the houses at Hogwarts received the news.

Due to the Weasley twins violating school rules, Gryffindor house had 100 points deducted.

In the morning, as all the students ate breakfast together, Professor Minerva McGonagall angrily announced this punishment in the Great Hall of Hogwarts, as the Head of Gryffindor had been too angry to sleep all night.

This was truly good news.

Vinson Wright was particularly satisfied with this.

Vinson had put in a lot of effort last night!

"Vinson, let's go to class."

Cedric patted Vinson on the shoulder.

Cedric noticed that his friend seemed to be in a good mood today as well.

Their classes were still quite busy for the entire day, with a total of three lessons.

Apart from a short lesson with Professor Flitwick's Charms class, the remaining two major classes for Hufflepuff were Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Speaking of the course Defense Against the Dark Arts...

One had to mention the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts.

Back then, Voldemort was still young.

Back then, Voldemort's name was still Tom Riddle. After graduating from Hogwarts, this future Dark Lord couldn't find suitable work...

So Tom Riddle proactively asked his teacher, Dumbledore, for a job, hoping to get a teaching position as the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts.

Dumbledore refused him.

The reason was that Dumbledore had discovered Tom Riddle's research and obsession with the Dark Arts, and he believed it would be irresponsible to let such a person hold the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor.

Dumbledore's decision was similar to the Vienna Academy of Arts in the Muggle world refusing a self-taught art student; they both brought immense trouble to the world.

Tom Riddle never forgot this.

Therefore, Tom Riddle cursed the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts, stipulating that any professor holding this position could only teach for a maximum of one year.

Everyone was unsure if Voldemort had truly cursed the position in his youth, but without exception, ever since then, the Hogwarts Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor had to leave their post within one year due to various reasons.

From then on, Dumbledore had to work hard every year to find a suitable Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, and who knew if he regretted refusing Voldemort back then...

Of course, this matter also became a secret.

As the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor was once again vacant for the new academic year, Dumbledore personally extended an invitation to a witch named Amelia Bones to serve as this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor.

Everyone in the entire Wizarding World knew that Amelia Bones could only hold the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor for one year at most. This wasn't solely because the position had been cursed by Voldemort; it was mainly because Amelia was about to be promoted.

Amelia Bones had just stepped down as Head of the Improper Use of Magic Office, retaining only her permanent seat as a member of the Wizengamot.

However, everyone knew that Amelia Bones would 100% be promoted and transferred to Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement by the Minister of Magic next year. At that time, she definitely wouldn't be able to continue teaching at Hogwarts.

Even if it was only for one year...

Amelia was welcomed by many students.

Students from Hufflepuff House were particularly fond of her, as everyone knew this Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor hailed from Hufflepuff House.

This included her nephew, Erwin Bones.

Erwin Bones was currently quietly complaining to Vinson Wright about his aunt: "She's actually a very principled person at home. No matter who asks her, they can't sway her decision..."

"That's because the reasons they gave weren't sufficient."

A calm female voice entered the classroom as a seemingly kind hand patted Erwin Bones's small head.

Amelia Bones.

This must be a serious Professor.

This was Vinson Wright's first impression of her.

The Bones family...

They were actually quite tragic...

It felt like they hadn't done anything wrong, always standing on the side of justice, yet misfortune seemed to constantly hover over the heads of the Bones clan.