Time passed gradually, and more people began to fill the Great Hall.
However, the first to arrive were not students but rather the staff of Hogwarts.
They seemed to have already discussed the existence of Tewell, so it was no surprise to see him in the Great Hall. However, their attitudes were different.
A woman with long hair, dressed more like a Muggle than anyone else present, glanced at Tewell and emitted a light snort as she walked past him. "Don't mind her.
Professor Burbage teaches Muggle Studies and simply doesn't understand much about Durmstrang," smiled a professor who was only about a meter tall, looking at Tewell. "
I'm Fawley, the Transfiguration professor at the school." "Tewell Fawley," Tewell said, squatting slightly to speak with Professor Fawley.
"So, you're familiar with my alma mater?" Professor Fawley burst into laughter immediately.
"I've been to Durmstrang for exchanges and studies before, mainly to learn dueling techniques, but I also learned about your attitude toward Muggles, which is indeed different from the rumors."
"You only prohibit students of Muggle descent from attending school. In reality, apart from that man, you don't discriminate against Muggles."
"Compared to certain individuals in Britain, your ideas are already quite good."
Tewell wasn't here to correct people's misconceptions.
After all, Durmstrang didn't care about others' opinions, so he allowed them to misunderstand. He was more interested in what Professor Fawley was starting to talk about. "
It seems you're quite skilled in dueling. Durmstrang rarely has external exchanges, so the fact that you could go there indicates that the school recognizes your abilities."
"That's all in the past," Professor Fawley waved his hand.
"After winning the Hogwarts Dueling Club Championship, especially after teaching at the school, there's hardly any time for practice."
"But I know you're the most outstanding graduate of Durmstrang in recent years. How about it? Do you have time for a friendly match?"
Professor Fawley's hand twitched eagerly, his face filled with an excited smile, as if years of anticipation had built up inside him.
"I look forward to the opportunity to learn from you," he said.
Tewell's muscles also trembled with excitement. At Durmstrang, there were rarely opponents who could give him a satisfying battle after fifth grade. He was eager to test his full strength without relying on certain magic.
As the two of them with similar interests continued chatting, Fawley briefly introduced the staff present.
"Hagrid is our groundskeeper, but he's currently guiding the new students across the Black Lake, so he hasn't returned yet."
Tewell nodded as if he were a novice and could see shadows of his past life in these professors.
Professor Snape was indeed gloomy, his eyes indifferent, as if wearing a mask that concealed his thoughts. His eyes flickered when he looked at Tewell, then he slightly curved his lips, barely managing to form a smile.
"I hope you can see the essence of the students, rather than just waving wands with them foolishly," Snape remarked.
"No student is born knowing magic; we all start with foolishly waving wands, don't we?" Tewell politely retorted.
The fact that a new professor, only a few years older than the students, dared to speak to Snape like this impressed the professors at the faculty table.
Snape's smile widened ever so slightly. "Then I wish you smoother teaching."
"Thank you, I'll do my best."
The professors' attitudes toward Tewell improved slightly, and any lingering biases from Durmstrang were dispelled, except for Professor Burbage, who remained cold-faced.
However, Tewell found himself enjoying the conversation more with Professor Fawley. He had no interest in potions, herbs, or divination; only when studying curses directly related to enhancing one's power could he fully engage.
Of course, as the most outstanding graduate in Durmstrang's history, he had the typical abilities of a top student and wasn't easily stumped by the professors' subtle inquiries.
After some communication, they also realized that this young new professor was not only polite but also had knowledge reservoirs no less than theirs. Compared to the stuttering Chirro on the other side, Tewell's performance was more like that of a true professor.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside the Great Hall. Under the prefects' lead, students began to enter the Great Hall, and wizards from second to seventh year sat at their respective house tables.
"Durmstrang doesn't divide into houses, right?" Professor Fawley, sitting beside Tewell, asked with interest.
"Yes, we are a whole, without division into houses, only individuals and the school as a whole," Tewell replied.
Looking at these young wizards discussing the joys of summer vacation, it was difficult to tell the difference between the four houses from their expressions. Tewell wondered about the purpose of dividing into four houses. Was it to facilitate students forming alliances? Dumbledore, who had been smiling as he watched the students, seemed quite interested in this.
"Tewell, what's your view on Hogwarts' house system?" Professors were accustomed to the classification of the four houses, so they were curious about how this Durmstrang graduate would view it.
Tewell pondered for a moment before speaking lightly, "It's somewhat extreme. The new students are only eleven years old and can't really exhibit any particular traits. Dividing them into four different houses, rather than fitting their personalities, seems to mold them into students full of stereotypes under the influence of the houses. Especially with the competition between the houses, it can promote progress but also easily lead to biases. These biases can overshadow other qualities that don't fit the house. Gryffindors can also become brave, Slytherins can indeed be loyal, Ravenclaws' thirst for knowledge is not unique, and the ambition of Ravenclaws' students also exists. But because of the existence of the house system, these traits are not recognized. In fact, they are all members of Hogwarts, and labeling them with fixed stereotypes is very unfair."
After Tewell finished speaking, silence fell over the faculty table, contrasting sharply with the noisy students in front.
After a while, Dumbledore applauded approvingly, bringing back to reality the many professors who had been lost in thought. They also lightly applauded Tewell.
"I am pleased to have a professor with different thoughts in the school. Eliminating the barriers between the houses is also what I aim to achieve, and it will require our collective efforts," Dumbledore said.
"Tewell, I look forward to the changes you will bring to Hogwarts."
The sudden applause from the faculty table puzzled the students, causing them to pause their lively discussion and look at the professors with confusion. However, no professor came over to explain to them, and the next moment, their attention was diverted.
The sorting ceremony was about to begin!