Chapter 2

Dumbledore's study room was no ordinary study room. It was situated in a three-story round tower, and it spanned over 100 square meters.

In the very center of the study, there was a three-meter-long desk that belonged to Dumbledore. This desk was used by him for recruiting students.

At this moment, Dumbledore was leaning on his right cheek while writing the "extraordinary" irregular school rules under the illumination of the Philosopher's Stone, emitting a blue light.

Dumbledore rested his right hand on his right cheek, deep in thought. However, the one truly writing the school rules was a magical quill filled with energy. This quill would never be damaged, and it could write artistic, expressive, and emotional texts endlessly, even without ink.

If Dumbledore were to write, he wouldn't write in English but in Eagle language. Not because he knew the language of eagles, but because the English he wrote resembled an eagle's claw scratching on a piece of ink-dipped white paper.

Among the school rules, the most notable was "Article 6". If these students were genuinely expected to refrain from using magic in the outside world after graduation, then this article was too stringent.

If they were unable to use magic, what would be the purpose of their five years of contemplation and hard work? How could learning magic benefit them if they forfeited the opportunity to attend college?

They had to ask themselves, and as the headmaster, Dumbledore also had to question himself!

Hence, they could indeed use magic after graduation, but they were prohibited from using it to harm the interests, lives, and safety of others.

They couldn't cause panic in the outside world. Should they cause trouble, the laws of the outside world would punish them, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would not tolerate it either.

Of course, if they faced unfair treatment from the outside world, Dumbledore would neither assist nor reject helping his students. As their mentor, it was only natural for him to extend his protection to his own protégés.

Thus, for the first batch of students graduating in half a year, Dumbledore didn't require them to use magic to save people. However, he did not permit them to use magic to harm others.

Dumbledore wouldn't impose strict regulations against the use of magic, but he advised them to maintain a low profile when using it. The fewer people who knew, the better.

Unless it was a critical moment, Dumbledore wouldn't allow them to stand in the spotlight and use magic on tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people, thereby usurping the roles of other wizards.

In truth, both Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Diagon Alley, an extra gift from the system, were destined to be exposed to ordinary people's eyes—referred to as "Muggles" by the students.

However, whether it was Hogwarts or Diagon Alley, they existed in a parallel world. Not even modern weapons, armory, or universe-level powerhouses like the six gems could survive in the universe. The fictional world of magic had no impact on another parallel world. Thus, Dumbledore turned a blind eye to the students' practice of using magic to reveal Hogwarts after graduation.

"Dobby, activate the mechanism."

In Dumbledore's study, aside from Dumbledore himself, there were two house-elves responsible for assisting him and taking care of his daily tasks.

Both house-elves were dressed in tattered garments, and their heads reached only as high as a man's legs. They had dark gray skin, two pointed ears atop their heads, and two round, protruding eyes.

Even Dumbledore had fantasized about elves when he was a child. He imagined them either with wings, flitting among the flowers, or possessing delicate and elegant appearances

. Who would have thought that the elves here resembled potatoes?

"Dobby understands!"

Both Dobby and Winky possessed extraordinary magical skills. They were swift in their actions and had remarkably high intelligence.

Dumbledore had obtained over 80 house-elves from the system. These elves worked in the kitchens and on the farms, and they took care of most of the school's sanitation needs.

"The number of students," "The students' level of respect for Dumbledore," "The level of respect for Hogwarts by outsiders," and other data reflecting Hogwarts' strength and Dumbledore's reputation had the potential to enhance the Hogwarts system's grade.

Once the grade was raised, Dumbledore could extract more advanced magic, creatures, characters, and items from the system. Compared to the other teachers, these little elves required lower levels of respect and consumed less.

Convenient, practical, loyal, and providing free labor with decent magical abilities—the more Dobbys, the better.

"Dobby, you and Winky should double-check during the night to see if the owls delivering the letters have returned on time. Provide them with more food and ensure they aren't hungry while delivering the letters. Later, I'll ask Jessica to treat you both to some cupcakes."

The so-called mechanism was an elevator platform with a pair of rails beneath it. By standing on the elevator platform, Dumbledore could visit every corner of the six-meter-high bookcase.

This enormous bookcase was filled with letterheads labeled with different geographical locations, representing the millions of individuals in this world gifted with magic between the ages of thirteen and twenty.

Thirteen to twenty was Dumbledore's standard. Eleven was too young for Dumbledore, and managing a magical school at that age wasn't easy. Moreover, parents worried about their children living alone in a parallel world for many years.

Those above twenty had not only surpassed the prime age for learning magic but also had numerous mundane responsibilities. After all, by the time they completed their five years of schooling at the age of twenty, they would already be twenty-five.

"No matter how much Dobby accomplishes, he will always follow the great magician, Mr. Dumbledore, just like Winky. Both Dobby and Winky are delighted. Especially since Mr. Dumbledore can conjure many magical things effortlessly, doesn't require a wand or spells, and never flies on a broomstick. Mr. Dumbledore must be an extraordinary magician."

"Mr. Dumbledore has never treated us as mere house-elves but as human beings, and for that, we are grateful."

Both Dobby and Winky remained loyal to Dumbledore, not just because they were summoned by him but also because of the "abilities" he displayed and his easygoing nature.

Dobby and Winky possessed not only human-like intelligence but also distinct personalities. Dobby was outgoing and kind-hearted, though he often caused mischief with good intentions. On the other hand, Winky had a perceptive mind, considering the consequences of every word.

The elevator platform ascended step by step, and Dumbledore reached the section labeled the United States of America. A significant space already indicated that many magically gifted children had entered the magical school.

Dumbledore chose to terminate the contract because it was a shorter distance, making it more convenient for owls to deliver letters. Additionally, it was rare for people to cross thousands of mountains and rivers to verify the truth conveyed in the letters.