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Anyway, the latter half of the summer vacation has begun to fall into place.

As the Hogwarts curriculum reform plan is put on the agenda, the shadow of summer homework has finally loomed over the future of the magical world.

The silver-white winged pattern that arrives unexpectedly every morning has become the most dreaded thing for every student.

Even the powerful underage Dark Lord and the supreme Goblin Queen of Gringotts cannot escape this fate reserved for Hogwarts students—homework detailed to an appalling degree, and course preview plans.

Parents, whether you were a high-profile campus star or an ordinary student back in the day; whether you came from an ancient pure-blood wizarding family, a mixed-blood family, or a Muggle family...adults who know the hardships and bumps of society have unanimously shown similar praise and great enthusiasm on the issue of their children's education.

Within the Ministry of Magic, discussing each other's children's "homeschooling" situation has even become a new trend.

For example, Arthur Weasley especially likes to show off his children from time to time. As one of the few families with children selected by Hogwarts for "returning to school for further study," this undoubtedly gives Mr. Weasley great honor and pride.

Fortunately, the current magic curriculum is generally relatively simple and basic.

For most young wizards, they only need to spend two to three hours a day to complete the summer study plan assigned by the school. In the magical world where extracurricular exercise books are scarce, it is difficult for parents to give more arrangements.

Therefore, after briefly complaining a few times, the little ones quickly discovered the benefits.

Compared to being idle at home before, being summoned to help with chores at any time, or being scolded for not studying and previewing properly, the phrase "I've finished my homework for today" has become their most reasonable excuse for rest and play.

Unfortunately, the above situation only applies to those "top students"...

For most underachievers, completing the daily standard portion of summer homework usually requires one to two times the normal time to consult textbooks or seek help from their parents—this is the scariest part.

Many students' previous laziness and subject bias at school have been exposed under the test of summer homework.

Of course, almost every Hogwarts wizard has begun to miss their days at school, yearning for the last month of summer vacation to end quickly so that they can return to the relaxed and pleasant Hogwarts Castle as soon as possible.

However, not all young wizards feel that the last month of summer is terrible.

At least in the eyes of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, the days spent in the Black family's old house are obviously much more interesting than their previous days at their respective homes.

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Life at Number 12, Grimmauld Place, is vastly different from life on Privet Drive and Malfoy Manor.

The Dursleys like everything in order, and Lucius Malfoy particularly emphasizes the etiquette of ancient pure-blood families, all of which Sirius Black is least likely to abide by and reproduce.

In fact, living in the Black family's old house, the most important rule is to learn to adapt to circumstances.

The Dursleys, or the Malfoys, are usually used to warning Harry and Draco "don't do this," "should do that," and "what is right." This is also the way most adults get along with children.

Sirius Black is just the opposite. He prefers to ask Harry and Draco for their opinions first, and then offer some improvement suggestions based on his own experience and experience—in the eyes of Harry and Draco, Sirius is more like a slightly older friend than a godfather or uncle with absolute authority.

Of course, this is only limited to time outside of studying.

Before Harry and Draco finished the homework sent by Hogwarts, Sirius Black's strictness almost reminded the two of Professor McGonagall, and even surpassed her—ten years of imprisonment in Azkaban turned Sirius from a once impatient big dog into a patient lone wolf, especially when he supervised the two children doing homework.

This is also what prompted Professor McGonagall to make an exception and agree to Sirius joining Hogwarts as a teacher.

High-level Transfiguration skills are only one aspect. As a once most troublesome problem student, Sirius Black can greatly share the daily management pressure of the professors and Filch after becoming a faculty member.

However, regarding Sirius Black joining Hogwarts as a teacher, there are still some less picky and dissatisfied voices among the Hogwarts school board and Hogwarts professors.

For example…

"Harry and his father are two completely different people, Black."

On the night that Sirius Black took the two little guys to Grimmauld Place, Severus Snape, under Dumbledore's guidance, stormed into Sirius' bedroom with a menacing aura and issued a warning.

"If you hope to find James Potter's shadow from this child, then I advise you to give up as soon as possible. Harry will never become an arrogant, self-righteous idiot like his father—perhaps Dumbledore believes that you have learned enough lessons and will not be as reckless as before, but I will still keep an eye on you..."

Sirius Black narrowed his eyes, resisting the urge to reach into his arms and pull out his wand.

Don't take the initiative, restrain your emotions—he told himself silently.

As a faculty member of Hogwarts and the head of Slytherin House, Severus Snape does not have the right to directly oppose Dumbledore's decision, but if Sirius Black acts out of line, he can completely raise questions.

"Severus, I am Harry's godfather. You don't need to worry about these things."

Black turned his head, glanced at the door of his bedroom, confirmed that the two boys sleeping in the room at the other end of the corridor were not awakened by the dispute between the two, or eavesdropping on their conversation outside the door, and lowered his voice to continue speaking.

"If you have any objections, you can completely ask Harry directly during the day, ask him whether he wants to go to the cold potions dungeon with you, or stay here and spend the summer vacation with his godfather and classmates."

"This has nothing to do with you. I have other things to do during the day."

Faced with Sirius Black's questioning, Snape's face stiffened, and he waved his hand a little annoyed.

"Speaking of which…regarding Mr. Malfoy, did you ask his father, Lucius Malfoy, for his opinion when you hid him in the Black family's old house? I don't think it's a good idea to condone underage wizards running away from home, especially when you may become a formal professor at Hogwarts. I think it's necessary to remind you."

"Draco Malfoy?"

Sirius Black raised his eyebrows, looked at Snape, and said sarcastically.

"So many years have passed, I didn't expect you to still be so nosy, Severus. What does the family affairs between me and my nephew have to do with you? Could it be that the head of Slytherin House has to be responsible for students temporarily residing in their elder relatives' homes during the holidays? You're worrying too much, aren't you?"

"Lucius Malfoy is now a member of the Hogwarts school board."

Snape narrowed his eyes and said unhurriedly.

"Because of your behavior, old Malfoy has formally filed a complaint with the school board and the Ministry of Magic, hoping that Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic can deal with this 'kidnapping' of underage wizards—don't you think that as the root of all the trouble and contradictions, you should take the initiative to explain instead of hiding here?"

"Explain? Why do I need to explain?"

Sirius Black grinned, waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Severus, Draco Malfoy doesn't just have a father. I've written to his mother about his affairs. At least from my dear cousin's reply, she chose to respect Draco's wishes."

"...Very well, it seems you are much smarter than before."

Snape was silent for a moment, then snorted lightly noncommittally.

Sirius Black, who returned from Azkaban, was much more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.

"Then, I hope you can shoulder the responsibilities of a mature wizard, Professor Black."

Snape took a deep breath, turned around and walked directly to the fireplace burning in the room, and left the Black family.

He originally thought that the other party was still hot-headed and acted recklessly on a sudden idea, but he didn't expect that he had made preparations in advance, and countered all his difficulties, which was indeed beyond Snape's expectation.

"Hmph... nosy Snivellus..."

Looking at Severus Snape disappearing into the flames, Sirius Black cursed secretly, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Professor Dumbledore wrote a letter to give a few instructions, and helped him appease Mrs. Malfoy in advance, and filled in the places he hadn't considered thoroughly in time, otherwise he might have been ridiculed and laughed at by this old rival today.

However…

Sirius Black took out the letter from his arms and looked back and forth with some confusion.

"Professor Dumbledore's handwriting, why does it look a little strange, and it always feels like there is a different aura in it than before—moreover, this kind of watertight response...well, it always feels weird."

The man rubbed his hair and sighed helplessly.

It seemed that Professor Dumbledore was still a little concerned and worried about what happened back then.

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