Cough—cough—cough—
Hearing Sebastian's suggestion, Dumbledore couldn't help but cough a few tactical times.
He was utterly flustered, muttering incessantly in his heart.
He had been listening intently, even planning to assign the task of compiling a sample syllabus for Defense Against the Dark Arts Class to Severus or Sebastian himself after Sebastian finished speaking.
After all, both Sebastian and Severus were very suitable.
Who would have thought that, with a snap, this extra work would fall onto his own shoulders?
This truly was…
Sitting at home, and work comes from the sky!
Dumbledore glanced at Professor McGonagall, who was sitting next to him, trying to find a hint of opposition in her expression.
However, to his dismay, Professor McGonagall seemed to agree wholeheartedly with Sebastian's suggestion, even showing a hint of anticipation.
This was helpless…
He just wanted to quietly be a Principal, stroll around, tease Fawkes, then relax and eat some cockroach clusters, and ponder philosophical questions.
He hadn't expected that even this small wish seemed difficult to achieve.
This Sebastian, he really knew how to find work for him.
Dumbledore coughed lightly, trying to politely refuse: "Sebastian, I deeply admire your enthusiasm and creativity for teaching reform."
"Defense Against the Dark Arts Class is one of the most challenging courses at Hogwarts, and its unique circumstances indeed require a Professor to create a sample syllabus."
"But I am not the right person for it, after all, it has been many years since I personally participated in teaching."
"I think it would be very suitable to give this work to Remus Lupin, or to Severus."
"Severus basically substitutes for Defense Against the Dark Arts Class every year, so preparing a syllabus is certainly something he's adept at."
Lupin and Snape?
He really knows how to boss people around!
Sebastian couldn't help but inwardly complain.
Giving it to Snape is fine; with his fanaticism for Defense Against the Dark Arts Class, he might even actively ask for the job.
However, next academic year's Defense Against the Dark Arts Class Professor is Lupin, and given their terrible relationship, it would be a miracle if Lupin willingly referred to Snape's syllabus.
Besides, leave Snape alone, the guy is tired enough already.
As for giving it to Lupin, that's even less reliable.
It's not that Lupin's skill isn't good, the key is that Lupin has no reputation in the education world and cannot command respect.
This sample syllabus is meant to be passed down.
Given the special nature of Defense Against the Dark Arts Class, only Dumbledore can hold the fort; anyone else would be ineffective.
As if he had anticipated Dumbledore's answer, Sebastian smiled slightly and praised him profusely.
"You say you are not suitable, that is being too modest."
"Who doesn't know that in today's Wizarding World, you are the strongest Wizard."
"A mere Defense Against the Dark Arts Class syllabus is simply a piece of cake for you."
"I can even confirm that no one can compare to your understanding of Defense Against the Dark Arts Class."
Dumbledore listened to these words and sighed slightly in his heart.
If he truly tried to shirk it again, it would seem somewhat irresponsible.
Sebastian seemed to sense Dumbledore's hesitation and continued, seeing his chance.
"Unlike other Professors, you don't need to invest a lot of energy into this every year; just two days of work this summer will give future Professors a clear direction."
"You don't even need to undertake all the detailed work; just design a framework."
"However, this framework needs to be meticulously designed by you; it's best to specify all teaching content and teaching plans."
"The specific teaching steps can be adjusted and filled in by the Professors themselves."
"Of course, the supplemented syllabus still needs to be reviewed by you, as Professors, we need to be responsible to our students."
"Think about it, with Defense Against the Dark Arts Class changing Professors every year, only your sample syllabus can command respect; no one else's can."
"Albus," Professor McGonagall also spoke up to persuade him, "I think Sebastian has a point; you should take on this work."
Dumbledore calculated in his heart and showed a helpless smile: "This holiday, I will diligently compile a sample syllabus."
"Do you have anything else, Sebastian?"
Sebastian let out a breath and said earnestly.
"Principal, there's actually a deeper reason for you to compile the syllabus."
Deeper reason?
Dumbledore became interested, looking at Sebastian through his half-moon spectacles.
"You know, last academic year, I also served as a Professor for the Auror Training Class."
"I found that students have a big problem: they have too little knowledge of Dark Arts, and they haven't learned enough methods to counter Dark Arts."
"These contents should originally be part of the Defense Against the Dark Arts Class curriculum."
Looking at the two Professors, Sebastian said in a low voice.
"Logically, in Defense Against the Dark Arts Class, students should encounter some Dark Arts and learn how to effectively resist Dark Arts."
"But due to the sensitivity of Dark Arts, Professors each year adopt a 'better safe than sorry' mentality, avoiding showing Dark Arts to students and instead focusing teaching on countering dark creatures."
"I think this is a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater."
"Principal," Sebastian said with a serious expression, "You know, Lord Voldemort will return, and when he does, his followers will use Dark Arts without restraint."
"Our students must learn how to deal with different Dark Arts and how to protect themselves."
"I request that you include content on dealing with Dark Arts when compiling the syllabus."
"At the very least, this part of the content should be open to sixth-year and seventh-year students."
Hearing this, Dumbledore was slightly moved.
Dark Arts!
Sebastian has thought very deeply!
This is indeed a sensitive issue; he wouldn't truly feel at ease letting other Professors handle it.
It seems that compiling the sample syllabus truly has to be him.
After confirming this, Dumbledore had no more doubts and proactively discussed the details of expanding the Professor staff with Professor McGonagall and Sebastian.
As Hogwarts had ample funds, Dumbledore grandly waved his hand and declared with great generosity.
Recruit!
Feel free to boldly recruit Professors.
The preliminary goals are as follows: For compulsory courses, add two more teaching Professors for each course, ensuring that all students can receive one-on-one guidance.
For elective courses, add one Professor for each course as appropriate.
If it is a special course, such as Defense Against the Dark Arts Class, and a Professor truly cannot be recruited, maintain the original teaching system, making the Professor work harder and still be responsible for teaching all seven grades.
"Alright, Sebastian, let's stop our discussion here for today."
As dusk fell, Dumbledore rubbed his brow and said.
"I still need to inform the other Professors; I will contact you by letter for the specific details."
"At that time, I'll trouble you to have Swan Media publish the recruitment advertisement."
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