Hearing the three of them talk about the entire process of forming the DA, Albert wasn't particularly surprised. Both Harry and Hermione had been influenced by him and were a lot more mature than in the original timeline. Combined with Umbridge and the Ministry successfully drawing everyone's full hatred, the DA would undoubtedly play an even greater role and train more students proficient in Defense Against the Dark Arts.
The only thing that surprised Albert was the importance Hermione attached to the *Self-Defense Guide*.
To be honest, the *Self-Defense Guide* was originally a manuscript Albert had written initially. Later, after he made further progress in Defense Against the Dark Arts, he revised the draft.
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