novelcrest Chapter 183 Let's get this straight
Chapter 183 Let's get this straight
Chapter 183 Let's get this straight
As Sean gave the command, the heavy stone door at the entrance slowly opened. The four entered the room one by one, with Professor McGonagall naturally leading the way.
However, they had barely settled down at the desk, and before Professor McGonagall and Sean could even exchange a word, Snape eagerly stepped forward and questioned, "Why were you chosen as acting headmaster? I think this position needs someone more suitable."
Professor McGonagall frowned slightly upon hearing this.
She certainly hadn't expected Snape to ask such a question at this crucial moment, which undoubtedly added fuel to the already tense atmosphere.
But she quickly regained her composure and responded on Sean's behalf in as calm a tone as possible: "Snape, this is the Board of Governors' decision. They chose Phillips as acting headmaster because they believe he has demonstrated outstanding abilities in handling emergencies and in leadership."
Although she herself didn't quite believe what she was saying, she did it in order to maintain the stability of Hogwarts.
She had to stand up and support this decision.
At this critical moment, any internal disagreements could bring about an even greater crisis for the school.
But Sean had no intention of accepting Professor McGonagall's favor.
He raised an eyebrow, looked up at Snape, and said with a hint of amusement and provocation, "Oh? So who do you think is suitable to be the headmaster? Is it you, Professor Snape? Or do you have someone else who is more suitable?"
Snape was taken aback at first.
He hadn't expected Sean to throw the question back at him so directly.
Why not let him be the principal?
Who else is qualified to be the headmaster of Hogwarts besides him?
Minerva McGonagall?
It seems she does indeed have the qualifications.
Although Snape believed himself to be superior to others in teaching ability and other aspects, he clearly lacked the qualifications and confidence to express such thoughts directly in front of Professor McGonagall, who was the vice-principal.
Professor McGonagall's prestige at Hogwarts was something he couldn't ignore, and he was quite different from her in terms of seniority and experience.
Moreover, besides Vice Principal McGonagall, Professor Flitwick and Professor Sprout are also standing here.
Mentioning anyone's name is detrimental to the remaining people.
So when Sean threw the question back at him, he paused for a moment, thought for a quick thought, and then snorted coldly.
He stopped talking.
However, Sean pressed his advantage, saying, "Is it just a questioning of my abilities? Or do you think there are some unknown factors behind this decision? If so, feel free to say so, and we can discuss it together."
As Sean spoke, he crossed his hands on the table, adopting a businesslike demeanor.
This wasn't just a message to Snape, but also to the other three.
Although in the original book, the three heads of the house, apart from Snape, are all depicted as selfless and dedicated.
But this is, after all, a real world, not a children's storybook.
Who knows if they might have some other ulterior motives?
After all, having served as dean for so many years, who wouldn't have even the slightest thought about the position of principal?
How can a vice principal serve for thirty years?
I'm afraid no one would dare to swear an oath to Merlin with their hand on their heart.
Moreover, the fact that one did not have this idea before does not mean that one does not have this idea now.
This factor is because the headmaster is Dumbledore.
Even if they had ideas, could they possibly move their place away from Dumbledore's bottom?
The current principal is Sean Phillips.
The difference between Sean and Dumbledore needs no further explanation here.
If you think about it in a cynical way, maybe the other three heads of the house were already waiting to see Snape make a fool of himself.
Therefore, he should have taken a tough stance from the beginning to resolve these issues, putting things out in the open in front of everyone.
This will save him a lot of trouble in his future work as principal.
Don't underestimate the importance of a steamed bun; even an acting principal is still a principal!
Sean's gaze swept over everyone present, including the four heads of the house, including Snape.
Unlike his usual gentle and refined demeanor, Sean at this moment resembled a sword about to be drawn from its sheath.
His gaze was sharp, as if it could pierce through everyone's outward disguise and look straight into the depths of everyone's heart.
"I know that each of us may have different thoughts and considerations," Sean said slowly, "but at this crucial moment, what we need is unity and solidarity. The future of Hogwarts is not the responsibility of any one person, but the responsibility of each and every one of us."
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle in the air, before continuing, "I, Sean Phillips, as acting headmaster, have the responsibility and the determination to ensure the stability of Hogwarts. I am willing to listen to everyone's voice, and I welcome any constructive opinions and discussions. I am also willing to make the wisest decisions for the future of the school, but I will never tolerate underhanded tactics and suspicions."
"I must make it clear here that any attempt to undermine unity or create division will be intolerable to me."
"Today, let's get straight to the point. Whoever you are, please feel free to share any thoughts you have about me or the future of the school."
Seeing this, Professor McGonagall quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Alright, alright, as Phillips said, now is not the time to argue about this. We all have a responsibility to ensure the safety and stability of the college, don't we?"
Then she turned to Snape and said earnestly, "Snape, you should know Sean's abilities; he has proven himself many times. Now, we should focus our energy on how to deal with this crisis, rather than arguing about who is more suitable to be the headmaster."
Snape's face darkened immediately at the mention of "Phillips proving himself multiple times".
None of the people present had ever seen the scenes in Sean's novels where he punched trolls and stomped on werewolves.
However, he had faced off against Snape in public at least twice.
Professor Sprout continued, echoing Professor McGonagall's words, "Indeed, Professor McGonagall and Principal Phillips are right. We are facing an unprecedented crisis that requires everyone to work together."
Let's work together to address this.
Professor Flitwick, the only one present who hadn't spoken, immediately nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Sean changed his previously aggressive attitude and softened his tone, "Thank you for your understanding and support. I know that my tone may have been a bit too harsh before, but that's because I am well aware of the severity of our current situation."
"Now that we have reached a consensus, let's discuss how to deal with this crisis together."
As he spoke, Sean took out the parchment he had prepared beforehand and handed it to the four people in front of him.
Professor McGonagall took the glasses, adjusted the frames on her nose, and looked down at them intently.
It reads as stated above.