The first day of Hogwarts school.
Not only the students, Lorne also felt a sense of déjà vu when he entered the classroom again. In just two months, the students' faces seemed to have changed a lot.
Professor McGonagall gracefully stepped to the front of the stage. "Our main task this year is to learn how to perfectly achieve the transformation between still life and living objects, for example, like this."
She stepped down from the podium, and with a casual wave of her wand, the white mouse in front of Ron transformed into a wine glass.
"In the last two semesters, we learned the basics of Transfiguration and the transformation between still life objects. Now, can any of you tell me what you think of Transfiguration...?"
Lorne yawned.
Classes are so boring! Even the most exciting magic courses are no exception. It seems the essence of knowledge is a special interest; those who love it truly love it, and those who don't find it hard to like it.
Lorne, who has attended college, says he has forgotten how to work hard, and his current learning ability is more than enough to support him in cramming for final exams.
Thinking this, Lorne unconsciously took out his Magic Mobile Phone.
" Mr. Goyle!" Professor McGonagall suddenly called out, striding over to Goyle. "Was my lesson so funny that you kept laughing down there?"
Professor McGonagall never bowed her head in class; she looked down at everyone with disdain. With a wave of her wand, the Magic Mobile Phone in Goyle's hand flew out and landed steadily in Professor McGonagall's hand.
Goyle was Cuckoo with Crabbe and Draco on Googo about how they would build a human Dementor to scare Harry Potter after class when his phone was suddenly confiscated. He panicked, unsure whether to explain that he was playing on his phone in class or planning a prank on his classmates.
The moment Professor McGonagall received the Magic Mobile Phone, she looked at Lorne, who had already put away his own Magic Mobile Phone and was giving her an apologetic smile while holding a pen.
That was close; I almost committed the crime against the wind.
Professor McGonagall didn't fly into a rage in class. He confiscated Goyle's Magic Mobile Phone and told him to come back for it after class. He not only punished Goyle with detention, but also Crabbe and Draco, who were chatting with him, were not spared. Slytherin earned a thirty-point deduction on their first day of school.
Lorne felt he had to do something.
Given the limited self-control of young wizards, the frequency with which Magic Mobile Phone appear in class will only increase. If this is not stopped, it won't be long before Magic Mobile Phone are listed as prohibited items, just like Dark Magic items.
Moreover, as the inventor of the Magic Mobile Phone, if he doesn't ban it, he might face criticism and damage the image of the General Affairs Office and even Hogwarts.
Even if he proposed regulating the Magic Mobile Phone himself, many people would still criticize the extent of the oversight. Unfortunately, there's a conflict between his roles as Head of the General Affairs Office at Hogwarts and the inventor of the Magic Mobile Phone; Lorne is finding it difficult to find a way to both protect the Magic Mobile Phone and maintain the General Affairs Office's image.
If only Dumbledore could have quickly, personally, and proactively issued the decrees.
If I propose a complete ban on Magic Mobile Phone, what if Dumbledore actually agrees? If I propose limiting the use of Magic Mobile Phone, what if others think I'm abusing my power for personal gain? If I do nothing, I'll be accused of dereliction of duty.
Lorne was worried; sure enough, the start of the semester brought endless official business.
Just as Lorne was having a headache, he suddenly saw Harry quietly turning his head to look at him.
There seems to be a Magic Mobile Phone Club, and I'm actually the club's supervising professor. Now my identity is even more sensitive.
wrong!
Looking at the dual attributes he had planned for the new Fantastic Beasts on the draft paper, Lorne suddenly had a flash of inspiration. That's right, although the dual identity made him struggle, it also provided him with opportunities to be successful in both directions.
He can stand on the intersecting lines on both sides, in the middle, and move between the two sides!
Lorne immediately came up with a plan.
At this moment, Harry wasn't happy about Slytherin losing points; he was more worried that Goyle's phone use during class would affect his application to join the Magic Mobile Phone Club — Goyle had joined the club, and Draco, who had also lost points, was even the club president, who was on par with him.
After class, Harry walked up to Lorne, who was observing the class, and handed him the club application form.
"Master, I'm so sorry that some members of our club are using Magic Mobile Phone in class," Harry apologized honestly. "I'll keep an eye on them. I know it's not easy to get applications for activities now, maybe we can just apply for a classroom for a meet-and-greet and not do anything else."
"No way." Lorne refused outright.
"Alright then," Harry said, unsurprised, and not thinking it was a good time either. "We might have another chance later—"
"Your activities are too simple," Lorne interrupted Harry directly. "Just applying for a classroom isn't worth an activity application. I suggest you also apply for the House-elf ' tea break and the right to post notices. And it can't just be a meeting; everyone can take photos together during games, have small-scale competitions..."
Harry was utterly astonished by Director Lorne's suggestion.
Does this mean that not only do clubs not need to avoid suspicion at this time, but they should also continue their rapid expansion?
That makes sense, after all, Director Lorne is the inventor of the Magic Mobile Phone, so it's normal for him to favor his own product. Harry was a little surprised, but he changed his mind in a second.
"Then... shall I revise it again?" Harry asked hesitantly.
Lorne readily signed his name: "Suggest any activity, I agree to them all. After you've made the changes, just go directly to Professor Dumbledore's Headmaster's Office. You'll need to ask your house's head for the password."
Harry couldn't believe that the usually strict and fair Director Lorne could go to such lengths. Although he had benefited from the arrangement, Harry still felt somewhat unhappy.
After dinner.
When Harry arrived at the Headmaster's Office, he found that Director Lorne was also inside.
"I'll wait here for a bit," Harry said somewhat awkwardly, worried that Dumbledore think he had come in cahoots with Director Lorne. "Or I can go out first."
"No need, you can come too. I'm listening to Director Lorne's opinion on the Magic Mobile Phone and would like to hear your thoughts." Dumbledore beckoned to Harry.
Harry had just sat down, wondering whether he should chime in when Director Lorne was promoting the benefits of the Magic Mobile Phone, when he heard Director Lorne's deep voice speak.
"I don't think Magic Mobile Phone should be in Hogwarts."
Harry: "???"
Why isn't anyone helping me coordinate my statements?
Lorne continued his tirade, " Magic Mobile Phone can distract students, decrease classroom efficiency, and for young wizards lacking self-discipline, they can further encroach on study and practice time, creating a risk of cheating on exams. Furthermore, a competitive atmosphere might develop at Hogwarts, since Magic Mobile Phone aren't cheap..."
Harry was stunned once again. He looked at the name signed in the supervising professor section of his club application form in surprise. It was Lorne Myles, no doubt about it.