Chapter 332
Professor Bubbage and Muggle Studies
Chapter 332 Professor Bubbage and Muggle Studies
In the afternoon, the first thing that Wade and his classmates had to attend was the Muggle Studies class.
In the past, this course was not very popular among students. Most wizards were unwilling to spend time to understand another group in the world, and some even felt that there was no need for the school to offer such a course.
Muggle-born students also did not feel the need to take this class, and some of the content in the textbook even made them feel offensive.
Listen - Muggle Studies... as if Muggles are some brainless wild animals.
But last semester, Professor Abigail's course made many students realize that Muggles are not as pitiful, weak, and stupid as they thought. As a result, more and more people chose to take this course, including a few Slytherin students.
Professor Kheridi Bubaji, who teaches the course, was delighted.
She had golden hair and smiled as she watched the students approach the professor, then clapped her hands.
"Welcome - welcome, children! Welcome to my class!"
Professor Bubbage said happily: "This is the first time that so many students have chosen the Muggle Studies course. Let me see... there are a total of 28 students! I am so happy that there are so many children in the wizarding world who want to learn all kinds of knowledge about Muggles!"
"I know that some of you may have received some wrong ideas in the past. Someone may have told you that Muggles are stupid and despicable. But in fact, there are also very smart, noble and brave people among Muggles."
"Perhaps someone has also told you that Muggles are cruel and murderous, and that wizards are persecuted by Muggles. This is also wrong - there are good and bad Muggles among them."
"There is not much difference between Muggles and wizards. We should respect them and treat them equally. This is also good for the development of our wizards..."
Professor Bubaji was talking in front, but some students looked disdainful.
"I guess I made a mistake taking this class."
Millicent, a Slytherin, said to the people around her, "What the hell is this professor talking about? Muggles don't even know the existence of magic. They are ridiculously stupid. How can they be the same as us?"
Her companion nodded and agreed, "I came here to learn about those terrible weapons. Who would want to know how Muggles live at home?"
The textbook for this class is "Family Life and Social Habits of British Muggles".
Millicent flipped through the textbook casually and saw that the color pages inside were printed with things like driver's licenses, electric lights, washing machines, televisions, cars, etc., but there was not even a gun. She snorted in disdain.
Professor Bubbage said: "Now, let's turn to page five and learn how Muggle families are established..."
The sound of flipping pages could be heard in the classroom, but some students did not move at all.
Their dissatisfaction was almost written on their faces, but Professor Bubaji didn't see it. She was carefully unfolding a few pieces of paper, enlarging them and sticking them on the blackboard so that all the students could see them clearly.
"The establishment of a family, of course, begins with a loving marriage. If a Muggle wants to get married, it not only requires a wedding, but also registration with the government department."
"These are the documents they need to submit when registering - birth certificate, driver's license, bills, and if they are foreign Muggles, they also need to provide their passports. After registering the marriage, the Muggle government will give them a marriage certificate..."
"Colleges and marriage are important bonds for forming families. I really hope that in the future more wizards will marry Muggles and werewolves. This way we will have a deeper understanding of each other and reduce the possibility of war..."
"Gah-"
Professor Bubaji was speaking happily when a very harsh noise suddenly sounded in the classroom.
Millicent deliberately pushed the chair away very hard and slowly stood up. Professor Bubbage looked at her in astonishment.
"Professor, I'm not feeling well. Can I ask for leave?" Millicent said coldly, "I think I need to go to the school infirmary."
She didn't seem to be feeling unwell at all. Professor Bubaji said hesitantly, "Okay...okay..." As soon as he finished speaking, four or five students stood up in the classroom.
"Professor, I'm not feeling well either."
"I have a stomach ache."
"I need to go to the bathroom, Professor."
"I want to go throw up... maybe because I feel a little nauseous after hearing about werewolves?"
The few of them made a perfunctory excuse, packed up their things, and left with Millicent without waiting for the professor's permission.
They had all but dropped their Muggle Studies textbooks.
The other students stared at their backs. Some of them looked interested, but after looking at the professor, they still didn't dare to stand up.
Professor Bubaji had obviously never encountered such a situation before. She watched helplessly as a group of students left the class on their own initiative within less than ten minutes, not knowing what to do.
"professor."
Hermione, who was sitting in the front, raised her hand. Professor Bubbage looked over in panic and asked, "Granger, are you feeling unwell too?"
"It's time to get on with the lecture, Professor," Hermione reminded.
She looked tired, but there was a stubborn determination in her expression that calmed Professor Bubaji down.
"Hmm... um... yes, let's look at this picture... This is a driver's license. Muggles have to go through complicated studies and exams before they can get this piece of paper and drive..."
Professor Bubaji stammered on, taking several minutes to regain his composure.
She knows more about Muggles than most wizards, and seems to have lived in Muggle society for quite some time.
But unfortunately, this professor's lectures were dry and he only talked about trivial matters in life. His level of boredom was only slightly more than that of the ghost professor Binns.
"To be honest, I actually want to leave too."
Michael lowered his voice and said to Wade:
"I finished reading this book during the summer vacation. Apart from the interesting part about electricity, the rest of the content simply treats the readers as fools. My mother is a Muggle, and she thought it was a joke book!"
"Weid, you definitely know more about Muggles than I do. Don't you find it boring? How about we submit the application together after class and give up this course?"
Although the course selection application was submitted last semester, students still have a second chance to make their choice during the first week of school.
After a full school year, before the start of the fourth grade, students can also re-select courses. Not only can they give up the courses they have already selected, but they can also choose courses that they have not selected before.
Wade actually thought that Muggle Studies was boring, but if he had not taken all the courses, the Time-Turner would never have come into his hands.
He shook his head: "If you want to give up, go ahead and apply, but I will continue to study."
Michael looked at him, his eyes sweeping over the golden chain that suddenly appeared around Wade's neck.
(End of this chapter)