After graduating from Hogwarts, Russell attempts to secure a teaching position at his alma mater. Unlike other well-behaved and cautious wizards, Russell aims high, directly applying to replace Dumbledore as Headmaster. After three consecutive years of rejection, in 1992, when Hogwarts faces a basilisk crisis, he seizes the opportunity. PS1: First Headmaster, then Head of House. PS2: Timeline is the trio's second year.