[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-245":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250483,4210,"Chapter 245","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-245",245,"\u003Cp>“Good… good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few outlandish ideas flashed through Professor Quirrell’s mind, yet he asked nothing, merely carefully stowing the items in a box, masking a hint of concern in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shallow in knowledge and could not understand what it was, but how could such a snack possibly compete with that trick shop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Diagon Alley remained bustling with wizards, none noticing the conversation here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, you’ve gone quiet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En looked up and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh oh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Quirrell snapped back to attention and handed En a contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green, please review: the shop at 77 Diagon Alley has an annual rent of five hundred Jin Jin Jialong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this figure, En nodded—it was even lower than he’d expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the largest wizarding commercial street in Britain, where rents ranging from a few hundred to a thousand Jin Jin Jialong were perfectly normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trick shop’s rent was seven hundred Jin Jin Jialong. Compared to that, this rent was even cheaper—though he couldn’t tell why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was too dilapidated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En took the magical contract but did not sign his name immediately; instead, he released a paper airplane and waited for his teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even the utmost caution was not excessive when dealing with a magical contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En gazed at the De Fan Clothing Store, where Professor McGonagall’s stern features had softened slightly as she chatted with the shop owner, whose golden hair was combed immaculately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slightly—this matter’s management had gone through some turbulence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Professor Taila had convinced Professor McGonagall with, “I haven’t had a student in seventy years,” and “It is tradition in the Alchemy World for a master to guard his student’s alchemy workshop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Professor Taila, having received En’s message, would arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before then, En had another necessary task to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a contract and handed it to Quirrell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, please take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Quirrell took the contract with a hint of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words “compensation” on it stung his eyes painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t done anything with compensation in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time, he had even “given away” his entire fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Annual salary of one thousand five hundred Jin Jin Jialong—this, this is too much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Quirrell shuddered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no, I don’t need such things, Mr. Green. Quirrell is no ungrateful wretch… at least not the Quirrell of now… Such compensation could hire far too many wizards…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never expected compensation; even just now, when En mentioned their merchandise, he had already prepared himself for a meager operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was slowly recovering; with his abilities, covering a year’s rent and operating costs would be no difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet seeing such a high compensation so suddenly, he was filled with dread—could their shop even earn it back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract glimmered in the sunlight, its contents detailed yet simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal, En, was obligated to pay the agent, Quirrell, one thousand five hundred Jin Jin Jialong annually, and to provide the agent with certain potions;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the agent, Quirrell, was obligated to resolutely protect the principal’s interests, keep the principal’s secrets, assist in managing the business, and refrain from concealment, deception, and so on…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it was fair to both sides: the principal paid a high compensation, while the agent offered true loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The only wizard best suited for this task, I know of only one—Professor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing En’s sincere request, Quirrell’s eyes reddened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had… not received such treatment in a very long time…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diagon Alley was alive with voices; the rainy season had just ended, clouds gathered from all directions, and shafts of sunlight pierced through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had many choices now—no death, no fear—he could do anything, go anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood at the crossroads for a long time, yet never signed a contract based on its demands—he didn’t need to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, you haven’t read the further requirements…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En said in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh oh, that’s unnecessary, Mr. Green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no contract could demand more loyalty from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence settled over the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Quirrell stared at the dilapidated shop, deeply troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a swift-moving figure appeared not far from the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My student, a decent choice of location.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Taila approached from afar, first crouching beside En, then carefully examining the magical contract and nodding to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Quirrell, what a surprise to see you here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Professor Taila began chatting casually with Professor Quirrell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though called casual, neither of their gazes strayed far from En.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What name are you planning for your alchemy workshop?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Taila suddenly turned and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fairy Tale Shop, Professor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En thought for a moment and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should have guessed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor ruffled En’s hair and quickly departed in haste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En soon bid farewell to Professor Quirrell and returned to the De Fan Clothing Store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Professor McGonagall seemed to have just finished her shopping trip, pulling En along to buy more gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance to Diagon Alley, En and Professor McGonagall carried bags upon bags; then the professor waved her wand, and they transformed into a series of small objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apparition makes one uncomfortable. Have something to drink, child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En nodded and waved his wand; a potion floated out of the bag—one of Professor Snape’s many potions, effective at counteracting discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the light and shadows twisted before his eyes, En arrived amid rolling hills and fertile grasslands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the forefront stood a crooked, multi-story house, its red roof sporting four or five chimneys—clearly defying science.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was very magical. After all, this was a magical-built cottage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the cottage stood a short, stout, rounded woman, her bright blue eyes warm and kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor McGonagall, I’m so glad you brought this child to us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Wei Wei Silai sincerely thanked Professor McGonagall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come along, dear, I heard you’re quite interested in our old, shabby house—perfect! You have a week to get to know it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Wei Wei Silai took En’s hand and walked off, completely unaware of the fleeting, unusual look Professor McGonagall cast behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Professor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>En said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next week, I’ll come to pick you up. Ma Ma Kusi wants you to know—he’s missed you terribly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Burrow was large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sign leaned crookedly in front of the house, reading “The Burrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a hodgepodge of rooms forming a lopsided house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind it stood a crumbling little stone shed, where brooms flickered in and out of view.\u003C\u002Fp>",1083,"2026-06-19T10:00:41.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","18a2588fe24f84fcfd41277daad767663a4dcd464142bacab81fe3d12d758ece","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-246","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-244",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]