Chapter 23: Lockhart is Crazy About Adding Private Goods!

"Ahem!" Dumbledore coughed lightly, and Lockhart once again reluctantly looked away from the Phoenix. "Lockhart, let's talk about your ideas for teaching young wizards."

Although interrupted by Dumbledore, Lockhart couldn't help but take another look and then said seriously, "Headmaster, do you know what is the most important part of an adventure?"

Before Dumbledore could answer, Lockhart continued, "It is collecting enough information because risks may come at any time. Enough information can allow us to deal with unknown dangers. I previously collected information about the Defence Against the Dark Arts professors' classes over the past few years, and I found that," Lockhart paused and reorganized his words, trying to express his meaning tactfully, "maybe because of the curse, the foundation of the young wizards is too weak and needs to be strengthened. So, my idea is that it is best to increase the number of Defence Against the Dark Arts classes in the early stages so that they can master as much knowledge as possible."

Dumbledore nodded and gave Lockhart a look to continue.

"In order to allow young wizards to quickly digest the knowledge in class," Lockhart said, "I suggest adding practical courses and also improving their combat experience."

"This can be considered, but we must pay attention to the safety of the little wizards," Dumbledore ordered.

"Okay, I will definitely pay attention to this," Lockhart responded and continued to share his thoughts. "I think fifth-year wizards face the O.W.Ls exam and are under the heaviest pressure, so they must be asked to review knowledge repeatedly. My idea is to have them do a lot of tests and papers to strengthen their knowledge for the exam."

"Well, you can try this." Dumbledore raised his eyebrows, seeming to think this suggestion was very good.

"The sixth and seventh grade students are under less pressure and are about to graduate, so we can relax a bit and let them look for employment opportunities outside." Dumbledore nodded and Lockhart continued.

"Little wizards in the first and second year may have just come into contact with magic. If they are exposed to too much serious knowledge, it is easy for them to become disgusted with learning magic. Therefore, I suggest that more practical courses be added to enhance their interest in magic." Lockhart subconsciously raised his voice, as if he was a little excited.

"So, you chose to use your seven books as textbooks?" Dumbledore asked.

Lockhart smiled awkwardly and said seriously, "Of course, that's what I meant from the beginning. We should learn magic based on interest rather than purely on learning. The books I write are very interesting and not bad in knowledge." The more he spoke, the more confident Lockhart became, as if it was exactly what he had thought before.

"As a textbook, it's perfect." Dumbledore nodded, seeming to agree with Lockhart's sentiment.

Lockhart was a little excited when he saw this and continued, "Little wizards in the first and second years can pursue magical interests."

"But third-year and fourth-year wizards are different. They have already been exposed to a lot of magic. At this time, the emphasis can be on knowledge and the practical courses can be reduced. We need to provide them with more magic knowledge. They must be immersed in the ocean of knowledge and unable to extricate themselves."

Hearing this, Dumbledore nodded. As a professor, he strongly agreed with this. It is definitely good for students to learn more knowledge.

Dumbledore's look of approval immediately excited Lockhart, and he began to talk nonstop: "I have another suggestion. We must focus on cultivating outstanding little wizards. The efficiency of absorbing knowledge between ordinary wizards and outstanding young wizards is completely different. It's a world of difference. I know a little wizard who was only in the first grade and had already refined a Polyjuice Potion. This is something even many adult wizards have never been able to master. So, I think we should focus on cultivating those young wizards with better talents. Regarding this, we can convene the Lockhart Club."

Having said this, Lockhart's tone became more and more excited, and he began to frantically add his ideas.

"I think that outstanding little wizards who have already digested the knowledge in the class can learn new knowledge. I can teach them some of my own adventure experiences, some of the magic spells I have mastered, and my ideas on studying magic."

"At the same time, we can work together on a magic project, such as studying an unknown rune or unknown magic, to cultivate everyone's research awareness and research capabilities."

"For some magic projects, I, as the professor, will publish papers and add the names of the young wizards who help, so they can get a wonderful resume."

"Also, it would be best to have professors of Potions and Charms join in, so that young wizards can experience the abilities of top wizards."

"Best of all, Principal Dumbledore, you can also join us and let them see what it means to be the top wizard in the world."

Dumbledore's face froze slightly in the face of Lockhart's frantic addition of ideas. The more he listened, the more he felt that Professor Lockhart did not seem to be cultivating outstanding students but seemed to be using these outstanding little wizards as workers, and seemed to include the professors.

"Cough! Cough!" Dumbledore coughed several times, interrupting Lockhart's rambling.

Faced with Dumbledore's interruption, Lockhart stopped speaking regretfully. He still had many thoughts that he had not shared. Some novel magic projects urgently needed outstanding wizards to participate. However, he still asked shamelessly, "Professor Dumbledore, do you think the suggestion I just made is good?"

"I think it will be more effective if it is implemented. If you can do it, I believe the young wizards at Hogwarts will be very excited."

Facing the somewhat shameless Lockhart, Dumbledore was a little hesitant. "You can try to convene a club first, see if those little wizards and professors are willing to participate."

Upon hearing this, Lockhart immediately smiled brightly. He seemed to see a large number of young wizards and Hogwarts professors studying runes with him, magical materials from the Marvel world, Kamar Taj's magic, etc.

As for whether this knowledge will be leaked, he is not worried. He is not stupid. What he can share must be in the basic category, and he will definitely not share advanced things. Even if he takes it out, they won't be able to understand it without the foundation.

He would not stand in the way of knowledge. He may even help spread this new magical knowledge throughout the wizarding world. A brand-new magic system is bound to disrupt the current hierarchical wizarding world. Amid the chaos, new opportunities will emerge. Whoever can seize the greatest opportunity can influence and even control the entire wizarding world. And who else would this person be but him, Gilderoy Lockhart?

Lockhart thought silently in his mind. Then Dumbledore's sudden and abrupt words brought Lockhart back to his senses. "Lockhart, I have a request regarding Harry Potter."

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