novelcrest Chapter 44, the main education quest, begins.
Chapter 44, the main education quest, begins.
Sean didn't care about the Philosopher's Stone or Voldemort.
He was dressed exceptionally formally today, wearing a well-tailored black wizard's robe, paired with a pair of gleaming leather shoes, and his hair was meticulously combed, making him look radiant.
However, at this moment he was pacing nervously back and forth in his office, feeling extremely anxious.
If you look closely, you'll notice that Sean's brow is furrowed, and every time he turns around, his leather shoes make a slight sound on the smooth marble floor.
The sound was like his heartbeat, exceptionally clear in the quiet office.
He would glance at the clock on the wall every now and then, as if time had stood still at that moment.
hurry up.
Faster.
Sean kept muttering to himself.
This situation is undoubtedly rare for Sean.
He always seemed to handle everything with ease and confidence, but today he seemed like a completely different person.
Sean stopped in his tracks, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his excited emotions. Just then, there were two knocks on the door.
The two knocks on the door were like thunderclaps in Sean's ears, causing his heart, which had just calmed down, to race again.
coming.
Sean straightened his back, cleared his throat, and tried to appear more composed and confident.
"Come in!" he said loudly, trying to mask his nervousness with his voice.
The door was pushed open, and a figure walked in.
"You've arrived."
"Yes, I'm here."
"You shouldn't have come."
"I'm here."
"I knew you would come."
"Of course I will come."
Why did you come?
"Because you came."
Of course, the above dialogue was all from Sean's imagination; the actual situation was quite the opposite.
"Senior Phillips." The beautiful figure in front of him greeted Sean with a smile.
Sean looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He had finally met his long-awaited junior, Tonks.
"Junior Tonks, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Please have a seat," Sean said warmly, pulling out a chair for Tonks. He took the opportunity to steal a glance at her, secretly admiring her in his heart.
Today, Tonks' short hair was dyed pink, making it appear even lighter and more agile, like a lively elf. The soft strands of hair were layered and slightly curled around her ears, showcasing both her competence and feminine grace.
Her brows and eyes exuded a sense of valor and intelligence, and her bright eyes were as captivating as autumn water.
Tonks has a well-proportioned and elegant figure, without any sense of bulkiness. Instead, she exudes a healthy vitality. Her clothes are simple and elegant, and her short hair makes her look even more neat and free.
After not seeing her for a while, Sean thought Tonks had become even more beautiful, and for some reason, the Tonks he saw today gave him a completely different feeling from the Tonks he had seen last time.
This strange feeling caused Sean to keep staring intently at Tonks even after he sat down.
What exactly is it?
"Senior, what are you looking at?"
Tonks waved his hand in front of Sean, a gesture that successfully pulled Sean back to reality.
However, he also discovered the source of this strange feeling.
Yes, that's right, it's about temperament.
Tonks's demeanor has changed.
If Tonks gave him the feeling of a mimosa when they last met, then today's person is undoubtedly a blooming rose.
Her every move exudes confidence and composure, and even in a crowd, her unique temperament can be recognized at a glance.
That's understandable, though. The first time he met Tonks last time...
Which girl could remain calm and composed after experiencing all that?
"Sorry, I was a little distracted just now." After gathering his thoughts, Sean spoke up, "Would you like some honey lemon black tea? It's really delicious."
Serving and recommending a warm cup of honey lemon tea to anyone visiting the office has become a tradition for Sean.
In fact, because of his excessive fondness for this type of tea, it is now the only beverage available in his office.
Therefore, he did not offer the other party any additional options.
"Hmm, honey lemon black tea will do."
Upon hearing this, Sean waved his wand.
A teapot appeared on the table in front of the two of them in an instant. Sean personally poured tea for Tonks. This hand-pouring of tea was more ceremonial than pouring tea directly with magic, and it also allowed the other person to feel the full weight of the cup of black tea.
Taking advantage of this moment, Sean asked, "Has the junior already met Professor Dumbledore?"
"Yes, I just came back from Headmaster Dumbledore's office, and I also went to see Professor Sprout." Tonks raised her teacup, took a sip of the tea that her senior had specially brewed for her, and moistened her throat. "It's a very strange feeling. I just graduated not long ago, and now I'm back in this familiar place with a completely new identity."
"It seems... nothing has changed, yet it also seems... some things have changed."
"Hmm," Sean echoed softly, "I felt the same way when I first returned to teaching at the school."
"Every brick, every tile, every blade of grass here records our past. Staying here always reminds me of things from my childhood. But, junior, you should get used to it after a while."
Sean was sharing his experience, but he didn't feel it as strongly as Tonks.
From the moment he graduated, he knew that one day he would be able to return to this place.
"But senior, since you invited me to be a teaching assistant this time, is there anything you need me to do?" Tonks asked proactively.
In fact, she didn't know much about the Duel Club; she only learned the general idea through correspondence with Sean, and she still didn't know what her job entailed.
Sean smiled slightly and explained, "Actually, I mainly want you to help me with some course preparation and organization."
"for example..."
"..."
After Tonks left, Sean opened the cheat panel that had been flashing incessantly in his blind spot.
Main Quest (Tonks): "Talk to Me"
[Task Progress: 1/1]
[Task Reward: 1 System Operation Opportunities]
[Task Completed]
The next stage of the quest for the corresponding female character has been unlocked.
Main Quest (Tonks): "Show Me the Bear"
[Task Progress: 0/3]
[Task Reward: 3 System Operation Opportunities]
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