The Hufflepuff Legacy? Professor McGonagall is furious at a request for exemption from cl

Chapter 88 The Hufflepuff Legacy? Professor McGonagall is furious at a request for exemption from classes!

After this wave of gains, Ciel finally hit the right rhythm, stopping Hufflepuff's door from continuing to spray vinegar.

After all, after the events in R'lyeh, the Shire has learned his lesson and knows he can't take too much at once; he needs to focus on sustainable development.

What if I drink up all of Hufflepuff's vinegar reserves tonight, and Hufflepuff changes its defense mechanism later?

If you drink it in moderation like this, and considering the Hufflepuff Academy's reserves, plus the vinegar that will be brewed every now and then, you can drink it for quite a while!

Then, Charles went into the Hufflepuff common room.

It's late at night now, and with it being the first day back at school, even the older students are exhausted, so the common room is completely empty.

Charles walked straight into the door leading to the small kitchen.

The small kitchen was still brightly lit, and the house-elves seemed to be experimenting with recipes, cooking something in a pot.

A rich aroma wafted out, making one's mouth water.

The house-elves were very happy to see Ciel enter.

"Ah, little Hufflepuff wizard, having supper on your first day?"

"You've truly grasped the essence of Hufflepuff School!"

"Come on, the desserts are ready: crème brûlée, macarons, and cream rolls. The main course is Wellington steak. The soup will be ready soon, though..."

Listening to the house-elves reciting the names of the dishes, Ciel grinned and then shook his head.

"No, I didn't come here to eat these ordinary foods."

"The prefect said that if you bring your own magical ingredients, you can make magical meals according to the recipes left by Hufflepuff?"

Upon hearing Sharl's words, the house-elves were taken aback at first, then became excited.

What rare ingredients do you have?

"If you can get the ingredients, we can certainly process them!"

"However, little wizard, the ingredients that Hufflepuff specially developed into magical food recipes are all very precious and rare."

"After all, one of Hufflepuff's biggest motivations for practicing magic is to eat more delicious food."

What materials do you have?

The next moment, Ciel took out bloody rod-shaped and spherical objects from his Unmarked Stretch Charm pouch and tossed them to the house-elves.

These house-elves are truly masters of culinary arts; they recognized the origin of the ingredients at a glance.

"A three-headed dog's whip, and a three-headed dog's testicles?"

"You actually managed to get your hands on this?"

"Back in Greece, Hufflepuff actually studied the recipes for Cerberus, which included a record of making a nourishing magic soup using Cerberus penis and testicles."

"It's a pity, though. According to Hufflepuff's records, if dragon blood and Cerberus ingredients were used to make soup, the taste would be even more exquisite."

"Furthermore, the fusion of the magic of two dangerous and magical creatures will create a more flavorful experience than using a single ingredient."

Upon hearing the house-elves' words, a strange look appeared in Ciel's eyes.

Dragon blood?

He really does have it!

Previously, when he bled the vampire count in Knockturn Alley, he collected dragon blood from several swimming pools.

At the time, I thought that since I didn't need too many points, I might as well save them for later use as materials for making potions or alchemy. I never expected that I would use them in Hufflepuff's recipes first!

Immediately, Sharl took out a large glass bottle of dragon blood and handed it to the house-elves.

"Is this much dragon blood enough?"

Seeing the dragon blood, the house-elf, who was initially a little disappointed that the Cerberus material's effects couldn't be maximized, suddenly became excited.

"That's enough, that's enough! With so many dog ​​penises and testicles, you could make a huge pot of nourishing soup!"

"But little wizard, can you drink all this nourishing soup?"

"It's said to have incredibly good nourishing effects..."

To this, Charles smiled slightly and said that all the elves needed to do was make soup, and he could handle as much as they wanted.

Then, the house-elves quickly began processing the various materials.

After throwing the three-headed dog and dragon blood into the soup pot, he added all sorts of plants and seasonings that Shire had never heard of before.

According to the house-elves, some of these are magical plants and magical spices, which would be very valuable outside.

However, since Hufflepuff Academy excels at herb cultivation, it is quite common here.

Furthermore, since Charles has already provided the most important main ingredient, it's no problem for them to provide the auxiliary ingredients.

After all, even in Hufflepuff's Little Kitchen, there aren't many opportunities to recreate the high-end magical meals from the Hufflepuff recipes.

Charles watched with great interest as the house-elves prepared the ingredients and cooked the magical soup. Gradually, a look of surprise and uncertainty appeared on his face.

He could sense that the two different types of magic in the dragon blood and the three-headed dog materials were beginning to merge under the manipulation of the techniques passed down from Hufflepuff himself.

To be able to harmonize the magic of two dangerous magical creatures is definitely no easy feat!

Just then, Deep Blue's notification sounded in Charles's mind again.

"The host has acquired knowledge for deduction—Hufflepuff Magic Recipes (Cerberus Edition)."

"Continue the deduction to obtain the complete Hufflepuff legacy."

"The initial simulation requires 200,000 simulation points. Shall we proceed?"

When he heard this prompt, Charles was taken aback.

He never imagined that the legacy of the four founders that he had heard about from Hogwarts' defensive magic would be found so quickly.

The Hufflepuff legacy had already been left in the academy, hidden in the magical recipes she left behind!

Judging from the fact that this magical recipe can easily allow the elves to harmonize the magic of the dragon and the three-headed dog, Hufflepuff's true heritage should be related to harmonizing multiple magical powers and bringing them to a higher level.

Thinking of this, Ciel also thought of Hufflepuff's recruitment philosophy.

The other three houses require students to have distinct characteristics, but Hufflepuff House accepts all applicants.

Regardless of a young wizard's traits, if they do not fit the characteristics of the other three houses, they will be accepted by Hufflepuff.

The feeling this evokes is perfectly in line with the Hufflepuff tradition.

This academy, founded by Hufflepuff, adheres to the same philosophy as Hufflepuff magic: it is compatible with students of all personalities and magical abilities, allowing them to inspire and promote each other to reach a higher level of perfection.

A look of shock crossed Charles's eyes.

Judging from a single spot, Hufflepuff's magical skill is probably extraordinary.

It's possible that even Dumbledore might not be as good as Hufflepuff himself.

It's no wonder that Dumbledore's title isn't limited to the strongest wizard in history, but rather to this century. It seems that before that, there were indeed wizards in history who were generally considered stronger than Dumbledore.

At least four of the founders are at least at the level of Dumbledore, and some may even go further.

This raised another question for Charles.

If so, why did the four founders establish Hogwarts as a wizarding sanctuary and place of heritage?

In the history of magic, it is said that it was to escape the pursuit of Muggles.

But back then, Muggles didn't even have firearms, so why were they hunting down a group of wizards under the protection of the four founders?

Even the four founders left their legacy here, as if they were prepared to die?

A cloud of doubt began to spread in Charles's mind.

Just as he was deep in thought, a rich, fresh aroma that seemed to hit right to the top of his head wafted over, interrupting Charles's thoughts.

In the magical soup pot of the house-raised elves, a large pot of soup was cooked, and the aroma that Ciel smelled was coming from it!

Charles took a deep breath.

Let's put those ancient mysteries aside for now and have some soup first!

The elves served Ciel a bowl of soup, which he drank in one gulp.

The next moment, Deep Blue issued a notification.

"Deduction points +2000".

Charles's eyes lit up.

A bowl of soup adds 2,000 points, and this pot can hold at least 30 bowls, which is more than 60,000 points!

These are just some of the ingredients from Cerberus and the dragon, but after being mixed with Hufflepuff's magical recipe, they have undergone such a transformation.

Thinking about this, Charles felt a little regretful.

If I had known this before, I should have held back on using those materials in Hufflepuff's Kitchen and saved them for cooking. Maybe the profits would have been much higher!

However, thinking that there would be plenty of opportunities to gather various materials at Hogwarts, Ciel's regret dissipated, and he continued to eat bowl after bowl of soup without looking up.

At that moment, the door to the small kitchen was pushed open again.

Cedric Diggory walked in in his pajamas, apparently having triggered his Hufflepuff wizard instincts while half-asleep, and had come to the kitchenette to forage for food.

Upon smelling the aroma of the Cerberus soup, Cedric instantly sobered up, staring intently at the soup pot in front of Ciel, and swallowed hard.

"Ciel, what kind of soup are you drinking?"

Charles glanced at Cedric.

Although a bowl of soup is worth two thousand deduction points, Xia Er isn't short of those points, so sharing a bowl isn't out of the question.

Cedric is a rather calm and steady person with good character. He's not a loud and boisterous brat, and Ciel finds him quite agreeable.

Moreover, it was because Cedric mentioned the defense mechanism of the Hufflepuff lounge that Sharl was able to drink the magical vinegar and earn millions of points, so he gave her a bowl of soup without hesitation.

However, a half-smile appeared on Ciel's lips.

"Cedric, do you have a girlfriend?"

"This soup is very nourishing, but don't drink too much."

Cedric blushed.

"Of course I have a girlfriend. But you, Ciel, you can't possibly be dating a little witch right after you enrolled, can you?"

"If a little wizard like you can drink so much, how come I can't?"

Immediately, Cedric thanked Charles and carefully took the bowl of soup, taking a sip.

In an instant, as the fresh and delicious aroma assaulted his senses, Cedric forgot everything else and began to swallow it in large gulps.

After finishing the bowl of soup, Cedric's face suddenly turned bright red, and he felt as if his lower abdomen was on fire.

His expression became incredibly interesting, and he couldn't help but swear.

"Holy crap, this soup is incredibly nourishing! What did they put in it?"

Then, Cedric looked at Charles's normal expression, his eyes filled with admiration.

"You've drunk so much, Ciel, how can you handle it?"

"Awesome!"

"But are you sure you're really okay? Will you be able to sleep when you get back?"

"Don't raise the flag during class tomorrow!"

Charles smiled slightly.

"You're too weak. You can't handle the nourishment. You should go back and find a solution."

"As for my classes, I never intended to take every single one."

Cedric was taken aback at first, then gave a thumbs up.

"Planning to skip class on the very first day? Impressive!"

Charles gave a bright smile.

"Skipping class?"

"Is it possible for me to skip class without having to?"

Cedric was completely stunned and humbly asked.

"I'm already a class monitor, how come I didn't know this kind of thing was possible?"

"Charles said quietly."

"Why not just tell the professor face-to-face that the lectures and textbook content are too basic and not suitable for me, and apply to not attend classes?

Cedric stood there for a long time.

"???"

"But your first class tomorrow is Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration class..."

Before he finished speaking, Charles's smile grew even brighter.

"Isn't that perfect?"

"I'm best at Transfiguration, there's no need for me to take lessons anymore."

Immediately, Charles finished the remaining soup in the pot in one gulp and turned to leave the small kitchen.

Cedric watched Charles's retreating figure and hissed in shock.

"So handsome?"

Then, Cedric couldn't help but become excited.

Hufflepuff House has long been criticized by other houses as a gathering place for mediocre people.

Cedric gradually gained recognition and was considered one of Hogwarts' most outstanding students through his talent and tireless efforts.

He had always wanted to change the impression Hufflepuff had left on others, to prove that the badgers were simply hardworking and didn't like to fight, but that didn't mean they were mediocre.

If Shire can actually accomplish what he said tomorrow, it will be something that has never happened in the history of Hogwarts for a hundred years!

By then, who would dare say that Hufflepuff is mediocre?

Even among the supposedly brilliant Ravenclaw, who could simply exempt Professor McGonagall from teaching?

Although such a move might seem impossible to others, Cedric inexplicably felt an unparalleled confidence in Charles.

Things like this are just a simple matter of lifting a finger.

Cedric smiled.

"It seems that this time, Hufflepuff is really going to produce a monstrous genius."

……

The next morning.

The first-year students, awakened from their slumber, were wandering aimlessly around the castle like headless flies.

Most of the freshmen had long forgotten about the stairwell layout that the class leaders had explained yesterday, and could only keep asking upperclassmen for directions.

But at that moment, a figure drew everyone's attention.

Even seasoned students who knew the castle roads like the back of their hand stared in disbelief at the figure.

Compared to them, who were still looking for their way, this little wizard didn't even have to move an inch. The castle's stairs were like escalators, taking him all the way up!

In an instant, everyone was stunned.

"Wait, what's going on?"

"There's an elevator in the castle?"

"Why should he get a seat, but we can't?"

In Slytherin, even Draco Malfoy, who always prided himself on his father's position as a member of the school board, was stunned.

This is the kind of flashy, extravagant display he wanted.

He couldn't help but scream.

"What's going on?"

"My father is a school board member, why can't I use these stairs?"

However, the staircases at Hogwarts were completely ignored.

Are you kidding me?

School board member?

There have been thousands of Hogwarts board members throughout history, but a little monster like Shire who even chews up stairs is a first.

They're not to be trifled with!

At this moment, Ciel had already arrived at the entrance of the Transfiguration classroom.

Some Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw students also came here, and many girls were looking at a tabby cat on the podium with curious eyes.

That was Professor McGonagall, who usually used Animagus to give young wizards their first lesson, in order to arouse their curiosity and awe of Transfiguration.

Charles walked toward Professor McGonagall.

What he told Cedric was certainly not bragging.

With his level of expertise, let alone the teaching of the first year at Hogwarts, even the teaching of the seventh year would be of little use to him.

Attending classes with these little wizards is just another form of playing house, a waste of time.

As for short essays and assignments?

It's even more of a joke. With the time spent doing homework, eating a few more bites would be far better than anything else.

Surely no one really enjoys doing homework or preparing for exams with kids?

Adults naturally have more efficient ways to plan their time.

Before arriving at Professor McGonagall's side, Charles spoke frankly.

"Professor McGonagall."

"I feel that my level does not require me to waste time in large classes, so I hereby apply to not participate in transfiguration classes in the future, nor submit assignments or papers."

"Of course, I will still participate in the final exam. If I don't get a perfect score, you can take back this privilege."

Upon hearing Shire's words, Professor McGonagall transformed back into her wizard form amidst gasps from the young wizards.

She looked at Charles with a serious expression, her eyes narrowed, as if she was considering something.

"Given your previous demonstration of Transfiguration skills, you really don't need to participate in the first-year courses anymore."

"How about this, I'll arrange for you to join a third-year class midway through the semester? How does that sound?"

Charles shook his head.

"No, Professor, I mean not just exempt me from the first-year Transfiguration course, but from all the Transfiguration courses I've taken in my seven years at Hogwarts."

"So let's forget about transferring to another class; we really don't have the time."

Professor McGonagall's expression was no longer serious, but rather almost stern.

"Charles Evans, do you even know what you're saying?"

"You believe your Transfiguration skills have reached a level that Hogwarts can no longer teach you?"

The next moment, Ciel drew his wand and said seriously.

"I never waste time. Attending large lectures is a waste of my time, and I have no intention of arguing with you, Professor..."

"If you still have doubts, Professor, why don't we settle this with a demonstration of Transfiguration?"

Professor McGonagall took a deep breath, her expression one of extreme rage, and slowly drew her wand.

"Cial Evans, in all my years of teaching at Hogwarts, I swear you are the most arrogant student I have ever seen."

"Then let me see just how far your Transfiguration skills have progressed."

There are still 2.5k words left to reach 10,000 words. I will add them after midnight. There should also be an extra chapter after 10,000 words.

One more thing, in order to boost average subscriptions and recommendations, the following chapters may be combined into one long chapter. I hope everyone can understand.

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