Hogwarts: Starting as a Card Maker from a Failed Art Student

Chapter 20 Ethan's Working Life

"let me see......"

Ethan tilted his head back, stood on tiptoe slightly, and looked at the notice board.

"Assist librarian Mrs. Pince in organizing 'The Book of Invisibility,' reward: 5 Sieges..."

"Help Hagrid deal with the rotten pumpkins, reward 3 shiks... Hmm, I have a feeling things won't be that simple."

"Assist in cleaning and maintaining the nesting sites of hunchback trees - requires students in grade 3 or above, reward 8 sq ft..."

"Assist Professor Sprout in trimming the poisonous tentacles—Danger Warning! Only fifth-year students and above are accepted. Reward: 10 Sickles."

The tasks posted at the bottom are mostly simple, such as helping to prepare materials, clean, or copy, and the pay is not much.

The higher you go, the more difficult it becomes.

At the highest point, Ethan also saw the commission to "exterminate the water ghosts in the caves on the edge of the Black Lake".

The reward is a very substantial 2 Galleons, but it is only for sixth or seventh grade students, and they must form a team and be accompanied by a professor.

...It feels more like a professor guiding students through level-up challenges.

As a first-year student, Ethan has very limited choices.

Just as Ethan was about to accept the commission to help Mrs. Pince organize her books.

A low, hoarse voice, with a drawn-out tone, rang out:

"Look how diligent our famous painter is! He's even started doing campus volunteer work."

Ding!

You've encountered a wild Professor Snape!

Even without turning around, Ethan could tell who it was.

It's finally here.

Ethan thought to himself.

He didn't answer immediately; he first slowly took the commission before turning his head away.

Sure enough, I saw Professor Snape's sallow, hooked-nosed old face.

Not far away, Malfoy and his henchmen were chuckling and looking over in this direction with ill intent.

—Fighting against the pure-blooded Slytherin is an unavoidable part of studying at Hogwarts.

"Good afternoon, Professor Snape." Ethan looked away and smiled politely. "What brings you here?"

Seeing Ethan's seemingly unaffected smile, Snape's lips twitched, and he then said in a glib tone:

"Since you're looking for work, I happen to have some tasks for you."

"After dinner tonight, come to my office and help me process the rat livers. Oh, I remember they were soaking in toad bile."

As soon as he finished speaking, the students around him changed their expressions.

The thought of dealing with this sticky, bloody stuff made them feel nauseous.

This cannot be called a "delegation" at all; it's more like a punishment!

However, Ethan showed no sign of displeasure and instead asked, "What is the reward?"

"...5 Si Ke."

Snape suddenly had the feeling that he had been seduce.

This feeling reached its peak after Ethan smiled brightly.

"Deal! I'll come to you as soon as I finish dinner, Professor Snape. Just wait for me."

"..."

Snape's mouth twitched twice, but in the end he said nothing.

With a flick of his robe, he turned and left.

Michael then dared to approach, his eyes wide, and whispered:

"How could Professor Snape do such a thing! Even when he's in solitary confinement, he wouldn't normally deal with such disgusting things!"

Ethan stroked the commission in his hand and said with interest, "Is rat liver disgusting? Then I'll have to have a good taste of it."

"And, you get paid."

This sentence is very important.

Michael: "..."

Speechless.

Well, how could he forget that the other person was the one who created such bizarre paintings as broom rash?

It would probably be a punishment for others.

For Ethan, it was probably just an ordinary request.

At this time.

Ethan looked up and met Malfoy's gaze at the Slytherin table.

Malfoy gave him an extremely provocative, sly grin, said something to his henchman, and they both burst into laughter.

Ethan watched this scene with a faint smile, seemingly not angry at all.

Regardless, he would not refuse Snape's request, even if he truly felt disgusted.

Ethan will never yield to anyone who tries to thwart him.

All he has to do is accept the challenge.

Those who challenge, however, have to consider things much more carefully.

For example... how to deal with the consequences of failing a challenge.

Ethan's eyes darted around.

Not far away, Harry and Ron were striding angrily toward Malfoy and his companions.

—The savior will arrive on the battlefield in three seconds.

soon.

A conflict broke out there.

"Youth..." Ethan sighed.

Michael frowned and instructed:

"You'd better be careful. The Malfoy family are on the Hogwarts Board of Governors and have a good relationship with Professor Snape. He won't be severely punished no matter what."

Hearing his companion's concern, Ethan felt a warmth in his heart.

There are still more good people than bad in the world.

Ethan reassured him, "It's alright, I'll try my best not to go to Azkaban."

Michael: "..."

No, it's not about trying your best, it's about begging you absolutely not to go to Azkaban!!

Suddenly, Michael felt like he had fed all his emotions to the dog.

Yes, this is Ethan Vincent.

A wicked painter with a reputation completely opposite to that of the savior.

The only thing to worry about is the enemy coming to cause trouble.

Michael silently offered a silent prayer for that young Malfoy.

He placed his hand on Ethan's shoulder, pursed his lips, and finally said earnestly:

"Don't kill him, leave him alive."

Ethan: ?

Am I some kind of demon?

"How could a kind little wizard like me do such a terrible thing?"

"At most, it's just a scare tactic."

As Ethan spoke, Michael gave him an incredibly innocent smile.

The other person successfully begins to silently chant Merlin while making the sign of the cross on their chest.

Exorcising evil spirits.

......

There are no classes in the afternoon.

Some of the young Ravenclaw wizards were reading in the common room, while others were reading in the library.

Of course, not all of them were bookworms.

Some people also enjoy discussing various games with their friends and listening to older students teach them the secrets of "egg divination".

Some people also go outdoors in groups to identify various wild plants.

Ethan chose the library—not to do homework or read books, but to help Mrs. Pince organize "The Invisibility Book of Invisibility".

Originally, Mrs. Pince thought Ethan was too young to do the job well.

But he was quickly won over by Ethan's polite manner.

While teaching him to "reveal his true colors," she kept complaining to him about how other students didn't cherish books.

Finally, they gave him an extra Xico as a reward.

With a stern face, he told Ethan that he could come to the library to help out every day if needed.

In this kind of discourse.

Ethan felt that even the cold, hard coin in his hand seemed to have gained some warmth.

After dinner.

Amidst the admiring and blessing gazes of his companions, Ethan, now a workaholic, headed towards the potion office.

The potion office is located underground, where it is cold and damp all year round, and the rough stones are covered with water droplets.

At dusk, only the flickering candlelight illuminated the path ahead, making it appear gloomy and deathly silent.

Ethan felt like he was home.

I feel great.

"Knock knock".

He knocked politely on the door.

But after waiting for a while, no sound came from inside.

Ethan tentatively pushed the door, and it opened by itself.

What came into view was Professor Snape standing alone in the dimly lit room, staring motionlessly at the paper in his hand.

The fireplace nearby had gone out, and the whole room was filled with a chill.

Ethan immediately recognized the paper in Professor Snape's hand as the portrait of Lily that he had drawn for him.

As if immersed in another world, Professor Snape's perpetually cold and gloomy eyes were filled with deep longing and sorrow.

Ethan hadn't decided whether to pretend he hadn't seen it.

Professor Snape discovered his presence.

His eyes widened suddenly, and anger rose on his sallow face, as if he had been caught red-handed.

Before Professor Snape could tell him to "get out," Ethan spoke first:

"It's alright, Professor. I'll definitely paint an even better picture for you later!"

"Next time, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in it without being interrupted by external things."