The first week's morning after Halloween.

Compared to the suddenly appearing on the dining table "Soft-Shell Crab Fritters" series of dishes, the students' attention was more focused on Professor Quirrell, who was absent from the teachers' table. After all, crab meat wasn't considered rare for young British wizards.

For an entire weekend, everyone was discussing the events that occurred on Halloween Eve.

Although the bloodstains in the Great Hall had been cleaned up, people couldn't forget the terrifying scene. Everyone was curious about what Quirinus Quirrell had encountered in the Forbidden Forest, so much so that the official professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts had nearly lost his life.

However, soon people's attention was drawn to another matter.

Professor Dumbledore announced at breakfast on Monday that due to Professor Quirrell's need for hospitalization and treatment, Mr. Otto Apocalyps, who had previously substituted in History of Magic, would temporarily serve as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.

Although strictly speaking, age does not completely equate to strength and experience.

However, in the magical world, especially in a place like Hogwarts, except for staff members like Filch, the older the wizard, the more respected and feared they are, in most cases.

Of course, that's assuming they're alive, articulate, and not suffering from ailments like dementia.

Especially after the past few weeks of History of Magic substitutions, Hogwarts students had no doubts about the old wizard's erudition. After all, not every wizard can rattle off modern magical history with such ease, recounting it even more vividly and in detail than most novels.

To the point that after Professor Binns returned to his teaching post, many students secretly inquired with their respective heads of house about letting Professor Binns rest a little longer, which was of course righteously refused.

You know, time is like a pig-slaughtering knife.

Decades had passed, and the original Dark Lord had long become an old potato who just wanted to coast through life. Something like teaching, if not for cleaning up after Erina and Dumbledore's request, he would never have agreed to it.

"Today's schedule isn't bad. Potions class with Professor Snape in the morning."

Hannah glanced at the timetable, poking Erina's hand, "Herbology in the afternoon, which you're best at, and you can be with Hermione and Luna... And History of Magic with Professor Binns in the evening..."

"Yeah, is that so? Not bad, I guess."

Erina, with her head lowered, absentmindedly cut her fried pork chop, answering casually.

"...Erina, you're not still angry, are you?"

Looking at the absentminded white-haired little dumpling, Hannah said cautiously.

"But, when you guys were in detention over the weekend, the professors didn't let me into the classroom either. There was nothing I could do. Don't be mad, okay... I promise, next Friday, I definitely won't turn off the alarm clock by my bed!"

"Huh?"

Erina came back to her senses slightly, glanced at the little iron girl, and shook her head.

"Umm, I'm not blaming you for the weekend detention. I'm just thinking about something else..."

Compared to the students who were looking forward to the new Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Erina didn't feel any joy when she heard Dumbledore announce the news. What flashed through her mind first was a sense of inexplicable worry.

Without a doubt, in the "Harry Potter" series, the Defense Against the Dark Arts position is definitely a cursed one.

Quirinus Quirrell in the first year died in the last obstacle of the Philosopher's Stone.

Gilderoy Lockhart in the second year lost his memory and could only live in a hospital for the rest of his life.

Remus Lupin in the third year had his werewolf identity exposed, experiencing social death. He finally found his other half, but they both died in the final battle of Hogwarts.

Mad-Eye Moody in the fourth year, or rather Barty Crouch Jr., neither of them managed to survive. Barty Crouch Jr., who was mainly responsible for teaching, didn't even have any remnants of his soul left.

Umbridge in the fifth year was first thrown to Grawp and the centaur tribe, ending up half-mentally deranged, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in Azkaban at the end.

Professor Severus Snape in the sixth year, sigh...

Strictly speaking, this position seems to be a list set up by the goddess of bad luck. Any professor who has held this course seems to encounter unfortunate events in the end, and it's considered fortunate to save their lives.

If it were really as the legend says, that this position was cursed by Voldemort, then Erina would be slightly relieved. After all, Grindelwald's strength is there. Based on the young Tom Riddle, it would be impossible to curse the old demon king.

However, based on what Erina knows, neither Dumbledore nor Grindelwald believe that this position has some kind of strange magical curse, so it's very likely that this involves the so-called world's will.

After these few months of getting along, although Old Carrot and Old Potato occasionally trick her, Erina can generally feel the two old men's care for her, especially Grindelwald. After the incident at Nurmengard Castle, he pretty much considers Erina as half of his biological granddaughter.

Under these circumstances, Erina naturally has to find a way to prevent Grindelwald from having an accident.

Erina looked up at Grindelwald. The old man's face was also full of melancholy, without the slightest joy of becoming a professor.

Clearly! For Grindelwald, this job isn't something he's willing to do.

"I have to find a way to make Professor Dumbledore realize that Old Potato isn't suitable to be the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor..."

The considerate little cotton-padded jacket silently made up her mind. Whether it's metaphysics or the world's will, she can't let Grindelwald completely finish teaching a whole year of Defense Against the Dark Arts. This isn't about making trouble, it's about saving lives.

After all, according to future experience, all the professors who finished a full year of teaching died in the end. The few wizards who survived didn't fill up their teaching progress bar.

"Hannah, help me see what day Defense Against the Dark Arts is..."

"It's not until Wednesday, Erina, you're also looking forward to Mr. Otto's class, right?"

"Wednesday, huh? Of course, I'm quite looking forward to it."

Erina nodded thoughtfully, and her gaze met Grindelwald's.

Don't worry, Old Potato, I'll save you this time.

The lovely Veela hybrid looked at the melancholic old man in the distance and showed a sweet smile.

The understanding between demon kings doesn't need to be communicated with words. Even if Dumbledore forcibly locked in Grindelwald and made him take over the mess of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Erina can find a way to help the old man get out of it.

Just consider it a return gift for the Healing Runes and the Fluffy's giblets.

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Strange! Why does that little girl keep looking at me and smiling?!

Come to think of it, it hasn't stopped since this morning!

"..."

Grindelwald glanced at the white-haired little dumpling sitting at the far end of the long table, subconsciously shuddering.

And looking at that smile, it's probably nothing good...

Sigh, it's Albus's fault, why do I have to help clean up.

Most importantly—

Gellert Grindelwald silently sighed, looking at the plate in front of him with a melancholy expression.

Boiled meat, boiled potatoes, plain roasted potatoes, boiled cabbage, and a small dish of coarse salt as a dipping sauce...

It's foreseeable that for a long time, he will only be able to eat this health-preserving elderly meal.

Why did he act so ruthlessly before?!

Scare them a little would have been enough!

e=（′o｀*）））sigh

Quirinus Voldemort Quirrell's first day of absence, missing him.

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