"...Yes, Professor McGonagall, I personally think that Miss Blois's proposal can indeed be tried. Because of this, I came here specifically to meet you - you understand, the rune equipment of the Makana boy is worth it I'll make this trip myself. I just don't know... what do you think?"
Sirius made a special trip to Italy, and naturally received a special reception from Professor McGonagall. Except for a few words with Snape on the street at the beginning, he soon went upstairs to sit down at Minerva's invitation and drank a cup of hot coffee full of Italian flavor.
However, compared to the steaming drinks and sweet and delicious pastries, the topics they talked about were far less relaxed and leisurely.
"Sirius... Although I really want to go, you also know that I have to take good care of those children here - whether it is as a principal for Hogwarts or as an ordinary person. It’s really hard for me to walk away because of the parents who entrust their children to us.”
Listening to Minerva's sincere but apologetic answer, Sirius could only nod slightly.
As the other party said, Sirius was indeed very aware of the other party's difficulties. In particular, he also knew that although all the teachers and students in the school escaped because of Maka's early warning of the disaster, later when the disaster struck, he tried his best to save many British wizarding families, including the parents of the students, and even The Muggles were all sent to France and resettled by the Blois family, and many of them survived to this day.
However, after that, the parents of those students also signed a letter through the Blois family to Professor McGonagall, who was on a study tour and taking refuge at sea at the time. While trying their best to express their gratitude, they also made an extremely sincere request to all the Hoggs headed by Professor McGonagall. Professors Watts, hope their children can be sheltered.
For Minerva McGonagall and others as professors, this may have been a natural responsibility! But when they received the pleading letter signed by both wizards and Muggle parents, the sense of responsibility they shouldered suddenly became heavier.
So, how could Minerva agree to the proposal brought by Sirius when everything was not clear yet and most of the students were still anxious
"Then... let me ask Flitwick again! He was also a duel champion back then, and he has been studying Charms over the years. Maybe he can give it a try-"
Just as Sirius was saying this, he suddenly saw Snape, who had been sitting aside and had not spoken since he came over, casually took out his pocket watch and looked at it, then stood up on his own, as if planning to leave.
He didn't care. After all, in his opinion, it didn't matter whether Snape was there or not. It would even be better to go away as early as possible. But when Minerva saw it, she couldn't help but said casually:
"Severus, where are you going? Classes at Pomona won't be over for a while, right?"
Yes, even in Italy, the teaching of young wizards is still carried out every day... Well, actually, it is better to say that now that we are facing this increasingly serious disaster, the task of teaching has become more important.
"I just heard you mention Duel Champion, and I suddenly remembered that I need to check the status of the Duel Doll - it will be needed for the next class."
Snape explained casually, without stopping, and quickly walked out of the door.
Seeing his gloomy face and hurried steps, Sirius subconsciously curled his lips and said casually:
"After so many years, this kid hasn't changed much. He still has that stinky face that looks like everyone owes him a lot of Galleons..."
"Say less," Minerva on the other side said reproachfully, "Severus has helped us a lot these days! Especially after taking over the responsibility of Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, He taught the children a lot of practical knowledge, and he spent a lot of time on it... He's just not very good at interacting with people!"
Seeing Minerva speaking up for Snape, Sirius wanted to retort and make some sarcastic remarks about Snape, but in the end he just shrugged.
Then, the two of them quickly returned to the original incident.
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In about half an hour after Snape left, Professor McGonagall and Sirius talked a lot more. From the beginning, there was something about Maka's rune equipment, and it continued to the front line... which is the general situation of the British disaster area.
Even if the dangers on the front line make it almost impossible to convey the information from Hermione and others immediately, so that Sirius can only tell the part of the information he knows, but that alone is enough. Professor McGonagall frowned upon hearing this.
At the same time, the two of them were of course completely unaware that something else seemed to have happened outside in the past half hour.
Until, a rapid knock on the door interrupted their conversation that was about to end.
"Boom-boom-"
Hearing the sound from the other side of the door, Professor McGonagall paused for a moment and then stood up.
"You sit down first, and I'll go see what trouble those children are causing."
Minerva has long been used to the various tossings that little wizards have to deal with over the years, especially since she has been the Head of Gryffindor House for so long.
However, during this disaster, she could also feel that the children were gradually becoming more sensible. Didn't you see that when Ms. Rich came, only Lavender and Romilda showed up before? In the past, the number of students who came to join in the fun would have been five times greater!
"What's wrong?"
Minerva, who had long heard the commotion in the corridor outside the door, was naturally not too surprised to see these little guys in front of her as soon as she opened the door, so she asked seriously with a straight face as usual.
"Professor McGonagall! Colin... Go and see Colin! He suddenly fainted just now and looked very bad. Jimmy has already carried him to find Madam Pomfrey... We don't know what happened. What’s going on!”
"What!"
Hearing what the student in front of her said, Minerva's expression suddenly changed, she turned her head suddenly and said to Sirius, who was already following behind her:
"I have to go check it out, you-"
"Stop talking, I'll go too."
Sirius waved his hand, and then ignored the little wizards who looked at him in surprise, and hurried away with Minerva following the student who came to report the news.
"Isn't even Italy... safe anymore?" he secretly worried in his heart.