When Su Er arrived at the Headmaster's Office as naturally as if he were coming home, he happened to see Dumbledore pouring a bottle of potion into his mouth.
Dumbledore looked a little pale, but he seemed in excellent spirits.
"That's how things stand. The centaurs in the Forbidden Forest are willing to help us, and they've agreed to invite some of the Fantastic Beasts communities living there that they're friendly with. Hagrid will help too."
Old Bumblebee nodded in approval of Su Er's work, popping a piece of honey candy into his mouth to ease the potion's bitterness.
"But, Professor, Priestess Lisi made one request. She wants permanent residence rights in the Forbidden Forest. I didn't agree to it at the time."
"Oh?" An inscrutable smile tugged at Dumbledore's lips. "What do you think? Is that a reasonable request?"
Huh? Su Er blinked, not quite understanding the implication behind Old Bumblebee's question, but he still answered it seriously.
"I think it's perfectly reasonable. The centaurs just want a habitat in the Forbidden Forest. Isn't that what they already have?"
"Since you think it's reasonable, let's settle it that way." Dumbledore nodded with a smile.
Huh?
More question marks popped into his head.
"Since you agree, shall I go to the centaur camp and let them know as soon as possible?"
"No need, Su Er." Dumbledore shook his head and stood up. "As it happens, I have something to discuss with the centaur priestess myself."
"You should have heard the news already. For certain reasons, Sybill has temporarily stepped down from her position as Prophecy Class professor. I must find a replacement as soon as possible."
"After all, under Educational Decree Number Twenty-Two, the Ministry of Magic has the right to appoint a teacher if and only if the headmaster