Hogwarts, Headmaster's Office.
Alvin looked at the old man sitting behind the desk with a look of you are joking. Not only him, but even the portrait on the wall looked like it too.
"Are you serious? Headmaster?"
"Yeah, Albus, he's just a third grader."
A portrait of the Headmaster also speaks, echoing Alvin.
Just now, Dumbledore, who had not been at Hogwarts for a long time, called Alvin to his office, and the first sentence he said shocked Alvin.
"Gaunt, I need you to be the Headmaster of this school."
Is Dumbledore testing my ambitions?
This is the first thought that popped into Alvin's mind,
But then Dumbledore explained to him the meaning of this sentence.
It turned out that Dumbledore needed to go to Albania, where his informant found Bellatrix's trail with a baby by his side.
He had good reason to suspect that the baby was Voldemort.
For such an important matter, he must confirm it in person.
However, just next week, officials from the Ministry of Magic will come to Hogwarts to discuss the punishment of Buckbeak.
As the Headmaster, he could not be absent, so he asked Alvin to replace him for a while.
But even so, it frightened Alvin.
"Headmaster, you can ask Professor McGonagall or Professor Snape to impersonate you."
"Let me tell you a secret. Professor Snape has coveted your position for a long time. As long as he becomes the Headmaster, he can become a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor."
Dumbledore's mouth twitched when he heard that.
If he hadn't known that Snape and Alvin had a good relationship, he would have thought that the two had some deep hatred.
Ignoring Alvin's ranting, Dumbledore calmly explained the reason to him.
"Minerva and Severus are also present that day and are not suited to this task."
"Then you think I'm suitable?"
Dumbledore smiled, "I always thought that after you graduated, I could retire."
Alvin waved his hands again and again. He didn't want to be the Headmaster.
"What about my own identity?"
Dumbledore had already thought of a solution, "I will announce to the public that you have gone to France to communicate with Nico, and no one will doubt it."
Seeing that Dumbledore had arranged it so thoughtfully, Alvin could only agree.
"Headmaster, how long am I going to be?"
Dumbledore shook his head, "I'm not sure right now, but I'll definitely be back before the semester ends."
It's already mid-April, so Alvin will likely be the Headmaster for over a month.
"Boy, I support you. Isn't it just being the Headmaster? We have a few old guys to help you, and I promise not to reveal anything."
Phineas Black hanging on the wall instigated, and several portraits followed suit. All of them were guys who watched the fun and didn't take it too seriously.
"Headmaster, if I cause any trouble, don't bother me afterward!"
Alvin suddenly remembered the matter of Sirius. It would be a good solution if he could take advantage of this opportunity, but he commemorates Dumbledore in advance.
Dumbledore smiled indifferently. Just being the Headmaster for a few days, what could Alvin cause?
Naive, he didn't know how much trouble Alvin would make at that time.
After returning from Albania, he wonders if Dumbledore saw that he had made a mess. Would Dumbledore want to kill him now?
Afterward, Dumbledore explained some precautions to Alvin and cast a magical spell to connect Alvin and Hogwarts temporarily.
All professors will sense his unique aura and can confirm Alvin's identity.
"I'll take Fawkes, and you remember to deform your wand when you become me."
After explaining everything, Dumbledore just left.
But before he left, he pulled off a beard with a heartache and used it as an ingredient for Polyjuice Potion.
Because Dumbledore himself didn't know when he would be able to come back, he left enough inventory.
Alvin could clearly see that Dumbledore's beard was not obviously missing a piece.
When Dumbledore left, Alvin was left alone in the office.
"Am I now the Headmaster?"
Sitting in Dumbledore's seat, Alvin turned the chair, and through the glass, he could clearly see the view of Black Lake.
"Boy, isn't it cool to sit there?"
Phineas Black jumped out again.
"Yeah, Phineas, you need to call me Headmaster now."
In theory, Alvin is correct in saying this. After all, all portraits of Headmasters need to serve the current Headmaster.
"Hey! You son of a bitch!"
Phineas Black jumped in anger, and a group of Headmasters next to him was laughing at him, being teased by a little wizard.
After chatting a few words with the previous Headmasters, Alvin also drank the Polyjuice Potion and turned into the appearance of Dumbledore.
Feeling the well-kept white beard, Alvin was a little uncomfortable.
With a thought, the shape of the Ea wand turned into the Elder wand, and Alvin also walked out of the office and came to the Great Hall.
All the little wizards who met him along the way would respectfully call out to the Professor or the Headmaster.
He even bumped into Snape, and when Snape called him 'sir,' Alvin almost laughed.
Snape had wanted to talk to Dumbledore about Sirius and Peter. But now was not the time, so he reminded Snape of going to the Headmaster's office after dinner.
Sitting on the High Table, Alvin graciously greeted Professor McGonagall next to him and started enjoying dinner.
After everyone had their fill, Alvin stood up under Professor McGonagall's puzzled eyes.
"Everyones!"
Following his opening, all the little wizards stopped talking and looked at Alvin.
"I have one thing to announce. Gaunt has been invited by Nicolas Flamel and has now traveled to France to alchemy exchange."
Hermione and the others all showed expressions of surprise. Why did Alvin go to France so suddenly?
"Given the exceptional circumstances, it is very likely that Gaunt will miss this year's final exams."
"So, I announce! Gaunt will get all full marks on the final exam!"
Alvin secretly praised himself in his heart, using power for personal gain. He had to look at me!