Final Exams Were Approaching

Two weeks have passed since the Forbidden Forest incident, and the young wizards' enthusiasm for gossip has been dampened by the pressure of final exams.

Almost everyone was focused on the upcoming exams; no young wizard wanted to fail.

The library also experiences peak visitor numbers, significantly increasing Madam Pince's workload.

"We only had two days off on Sunday, and Professor McGonagall assigned so much homework." Ron Weasley scribbled furiously as he copied Hermione's homework.

"Hermione is really something. I told her that after I copied her work, she would deliberately correct two mistakes in her homework so that Professor McGonagall would find out, but she just wouldn't. As a result, I got punished by having to do more homework."

"Fine, if she won't change it, I'll change it for her." Ron Weasley closed his notebook and began making corrections to Hermione's work without any hesitation.

She deliberately corrected several questions on Hermione's perfectly correct homework, and shamelessly claimed, "I did this so Professor McGonagall wouldn't find out I copied Hermione's homework."

Meanwhile, Slytherin were also in the midst of intense pre-exam review.

The lounge, which originally housed various recreational facilities, has been transformed by Lester into a large classroom.

Seven rows of large tables were lined up in a row, filling the entire lounge.

The banner in the lounge, which had been changed from "Above Pureblood" to "Strive for 14 Days, I Want to Get First Place in the Whole School" by Lester, was replaced by "Strive for 14 Days, I Want to Get First Place in the Whole School".

From first year to seventh year, all the Slytherin students succumbed to Lester's tyranny and were forced to begin their studies.

After witnessing Dumbledore power last time, Lester became acutely aware of his own shortcomings.

He needed greater power and prestige, so he forcefully implemented the learning plan by leveraging his control over Slytherin.

Slytherin in the seven years each had their own table, and aside from classes and meals, they would study in the common room.

Lester also hired the top three students from each grade at a high price of 40 Galleon each to act as teachers, answering any questions students might have.

Forty Galleon was more than a month's salary for a Ministry of Magic employee, so naturally, the best students flocked to it, vying to become teachers.

Most Slytherin understood Lester's domineering behavior; after all, Lester was doing it for their own good, so what did they have to complain about?

Of course, there were also a few lazybones who didn't want to study. Although they were very dissatisfied with Lester's actions, they didn't dare to rebel.

"Marcus, are you stupid? You haven't turned a page in half an hour." Lester took the pointer and lashed it across Marcus without any politeness.

Marcus was very aggrieved. Ever since he became captain of the Quidditch team, he hadn't done his homework in a long time, and when he suddenly picked it up, he had no idea how to do it.

Lester shook his head in exasperation and waved his hand. "The class representative in charge of fifth grade, go and tutor Marcus."

"If he doesn't study seriously, slap him. If he dares to resist, have someone strip him naked and throw him into the women's restroom."

Marcus: "..."

Picking up the brand-new textbook, Marcus just wanted to burst into tears, but before he could even finish gathering his emotions, a whip lashed down on him.

"Marcus, I'm sorry, but please start studying now!"

Looking up, he saw a Slytherin wearing glasses staring at him, his pointer poised to strike at any moment.

"Don't hit me, I'll go study right now!" Marcus begged for mercy, and began his bitter journey of learning.

After making his rounds, Lester sat down on the only sofa in the lounge and waved to Malfoy.

Malfoy was the best student in the first year and was in charge of teaching the first year. When Lester came looking for him, Malfoy gave him a few simple instructions and immediately ran over.

"What have Harry and Ron Weasley been up to lately?" Lester asked.

"Those two always hang out in the library, but I heard they're not cut out for studying at all, and Madam Pince has kicked them out several times already."

"Did they go on a night tour? Did they go to the fourth floor at night?"

Malfoy shook his head. "Filch hasn't seen them these days. Potter others seem to be behaving themselves lately. They must be afraid of failing their courses and getting kicked out of Hogwarts."

Lester was relieved to hear that Harry and Ron Weasley hadn't been paying attention to the fourth floor lately.

It seems that their arrival did not affect the development of the plot; Harry and Ron Weasley will still have to wait until after their final exams before they go to explore the fourth floor.

I'll need to get Neville ready then. As soon as Harry comes out, I'll have Neville join them and gain some experience.

Unlike them, Neville was a true red-blooded patron. If he happened to be with Harry Potter on his adventures, Dumbledore would turn a blind eye and allow him to gain experience.

"How's Neville doing in Gryffindor lately?" Lester asked, picking up a teacup, taking a sip.

Malfoy, beaming with pride, said, "Lyco, we've been in action ever since you gave the order."

Neville is very popular and has a high reputation in Gryffindor now.

As he spoke, Malfoy went on to explain his operating method.

The method is simple and old-fashioned: the classic hero saves the damsel in distress plot. The difference is that Neville saves not a damsel in distress, but his own classmate.

Whenever Gryffindor student is bullied by Slytherin, Neville would coincidentally appear nearby.

Not only that, Neville was also extremely brave, and he could spew out all sorts of insults, often leaving the Slytherin speechless.

Neville also has a high talent for battle spells; his most impressive feat was fighting against more than twenty third-year Slytherin single-handedly.

It is said that Neville single-handedly locked more than twenty third-year Slytherin in an empty classroom, then, with a wand in hand, went in and beat them up.

Although the Gryffindor outside didn't witness Neville's feat firsthand, the screams coming from inside the classroom showed just how fierce Neville— incredibly fierce.

In this way, Neville became famous First World War, but he was not arrogant. He often shared joy with the people and was willing to help ordinary classmates.

Gryffindor students now idolize Neville.

The once timid Neville has earned the title of ' Neville the Rain' in Gryffindor!

If you encounter difficulties, they might not go to the professor, but instead go to Neville first.

This is Neville's reputation in Gryffindor.

"Very good." Lester was quite satisfied, took out a small gold pouch, and handed it to Malfoy: "This is your operating fund."

"The Chosen One Project cannot stop. You continue to take full responsibility and strive to make Neville's name resound throughout the entire Hogwarts."