In the Charms and Herbology classes on Monday morning, almost no one listened attentively. Everyone was discussing in low voices what happened on Saturday. Even Hermione, who was not focused on anything during the class, looked sickly and unenergetic. .
Until lunchtime, no one could give an accurate answer to the question of whether Professor Lockhart was allergic to alcohol or drank poisoned wine.
"In the second class this afternoon, the first and second grade students from the four colleges will take Defense Against the Dark Arts together. The location is in the auditorium"
Hurrying down from the professor's chair The male and female prefects of each college conveyed this shocking news to the junior wizards who were whispering below.
"Why"
Tell Seamus with certainty that Lockhart must have been poisoned by someone. Ron looked at Percy in surprise, "If I remember correctly, The second class in the afternoon should be History of Magic"
"What Professor McGonagall means, Ron, if you have any questions, you can ask her yourself"
Percy replied After saying this, he hurriedly walked around Harry and the others and conveyed the shocking news to Ginny and others who were closer to the foyer.
In the afternoon, when Harry and others rushed to the auditorium exhausted after finishing the Transfiguration class, they found that the place had changed. There was a circular high platform in the center of the auditorium, and surrounding the high platform There are nearly 1,670 desks.
The first- and second-year students from the other three colleges have basically gathered here. Everyone is chatting excitedly about this unique class method and what Professor Brain will teach them next. What.
"This brings back bad memories," Harry muttered, "I just hope this isn't a big stage play."
As time passed, The slightly crowded desks were gradually filled with students from the four colleges. When the last empty desk was occupied by the little wizard, Amosta Blaine finally appeared under the spotlight.
He walked down the marble stairs, jumped over the crowd, and jumped onto the high platform with vigorous movements. Finally, he stood in the center of the high platform and looked at the crowd of people around with a smile, and his first With just one sentence, a fierce roar erupted in the silent auditorium
"Now, everyone, put the books of Professor Lockhart on your desk back into your schoolbags. In my class, you don't know how to use them." "To it."
"Oh!"
Hufflepuff's MacMillan was the first to shout happily, and his cry was like an avalanche signal, and for a moment Suddenly, cheers and howls sounded from all directions, and even the large chandeliers above the auditorium were shaken by the howls of the little wizards.
"Can you believe it? I've been waiting for this. It's been more than half a year."
Dean threw his copy of Breaking Up with the Female Ghost into his school bag, and then laughed happily. Ron seemed to want to express similar emotions, but he grinned. Leigh grabbed him and secretly pointed out the expression on Ron's face sitting in front of him.Hermione was stunned. After the two quickly exchanged glances, they both suppressed their excitement and put the books away.
The cheers continued for several minutes, until Amosta coughed heavily and then gradually died down.
"Now, I may need to give an explanation to all of you."
Amosta smiled and nodded to the audience, "I think you will probably be curious about why I I will choose such a method to teach you."
Amosta cleared his throat and continued
"For various reasons, the course of Defense Against the Dark Arts cannot be taught by the staff. It has never been so stable, and because of frequent changes of professors, the teaching quality of this course at Hogwarts has been criticized. Take me as an example, I am afraid that I will not be your defense professor for too long, so in order to be able to teach in a limited time. In the time required, you can actually improve your defense against danger, so I have to make some changes."
"Professor Brain"
As soon as he finished speaking, Seamus raised his right hand high. , he looked at Amosta on the high platform with interest, and said loudly, "Introduce yourself, Professor. Of course, we all know that you are the investigator sent by the school board to investigate the secret room, but before that, you What does it do?"
"That's an interesting question, Mr. Penigan"
Amosta scratched his head and looked down at dozens of pairs of curious eyes. , after thinking for a while, he raised his eyebrows and said,
"Well, I can tell you that before coming to Hogwarts, I was probably a freelance worker. I make a living by running errands for people, looking for ingredients for potions, and delivering goods. Haha, I’m just a little-known person. I can’t compare with Professor Lockhart.”
“I’m not that good. I believe this."
Ron curled his lips and whispered to Harry, and Harry nodded in agreement.
Amosta's perfunctory self-introduction certainly did not satisfy the little wizards. The atmosphere became slightly cold, and everyone was waiting for what Professor Brain would say next.
"I guess you are all thinking about what I will teach you"
Amosta began to speak again, and in his confident and steady voice Next, the little wizards gradually stopped talking quietly and stared at him eagerly.
"But, I hope I can return this question to you." Amosta looked at the audience and smiled, "What do you hope to learn from me?"
"Powerful "The spell"
Slytherin's second-year student Blaise Shabini immediately raised his hand and said loudly, "I hope to learn a powerful spell, Professor Blaine, because I think only powerful spells Only the magic spell can resist the dangerous and wonderful black magic."
Shabini's words were unanimously recognized by the young wizards, even the Gryffindor students who sneered at Slytherin. Most of them nodded hesitantly.
"Although youMy knowledge of resisting black magic is not particularly deep, but it is still a good answer, Mr. Shabini."
Amosta nodded approvingly, and then he looked at the surroundings. The little wizards in the circle slowed down
"Since you are so interested in powerful spells, let's start from this. Then, who can answer me, what kind of spells can be called "It is extremely powerful"
This question from Professor Brain was very strange. The young wizards looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. Many people turned their attention to Hermione, and Hermione did not impress everyone. Seeing that, in full view of everyone, she raised her hands and stood up,
"If I understand you correctly"
Hermione, who was gradually entering the state, took a deep breath and replied ,
"If it is, what kind of magic is it, it should be ancient magic that has mostly been lost today"
"Can you tell me the reason, Miss Granger? . "Amosta asked, staring at Hermione with interest.
"Ancient magic is famous for its powerful power. In a narrow sense, it refers to the long period from the tribal era to eight hundred years ago. Over time, magic spells invented and created by ancestors of wizards.
Because the natural environment on which people depended was very harsh at that time, many dangerous magical animals that have become extinct were still very active in that era. In order to resist the threats from the cruel natural environment, extremely wise ancient wizards The series of magic spells they developed are mainly based on the pursuit of power.
However, with the development and growth of Muggle civilization and wizarding civilization, humans have tamed nature, and the role of magic has gradually evolved from resisting danger to serving daily life.
At the same time, because of the rapid development of wand science and its high compatibility with modern magic, spell casting has become easier, which has intensified the rapid decline of ancient magic that is powerful but complex, obscure, and requires extremely high magic power. The mainstream wizarding society abandoned it until it was lost. "
"Excellent, Miss Granger"
Amosta couldn't help applauding, "I don't think anyone will object to me adding Gryffindor." Ten points"
Hermione sat down with a blush on her face, while Ron stared at Professor Blaine with hopeful eyes,
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