Chapter 388: Form a club
Chapter 388 Establishing a Club
Dementors broke into the school without any warning, making Dumbledore furious. He didn't expect that he had just been out for a day, and this happened to him.
After receiving the news, Dumbledore immediately dropped what he was doing and went to the Ministry of Magic to find Fudge.
No one knew what the two men said in the minister's office, but by Monday, most of the dementors stationed at Hogwarts had been transferred back, leaving only the last dozen or so who were still there where necessary. entrance.
In addition, there is no report on this matter in the Daily Prophet, as if nothing happened.
But the students at Hogwarts didn't know this, and no one noticed that the number of dementors had decreased a lot.
After the weekend, the castle was still noisy and busy. The only change was probably that Harry's broom was broken.
However, except for Gryffindor students, not many people care about this.
And Kyle... Dragon scale badges have become popular again. The stock of Raton's goods was wiped out within a few days of delivery, and most of the more expensive dragon tooth accessories were sold out.
But these are all trivial matters, not worth mentioning.
The first period in the morning is Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
Professor Lupine didn't look in good spirits. His robes were loose and he had dark circles under his eyes. He looked like he hadn't slept for several days.
But after the students came in, he still smiled.
“Today we are going to learn a very useful trick, the search spell.”
Professor Lupine said in a very weak voice: "Using this spell can easily find those creatures hiding in the dark, or items with magic, making them invisible.
If you are in an ancient ruins or a dangerous jungle...it is undoubtedly crucial to know what is around you in advance.
It allows you to avoid Hinkpunks hiding in the water in time, and also allows you to be alert to the Bad Birds in the treetops.
Now, everyone, get your wands out..."
According to the original plan, Professor Luping was going to take the fourth grade students to an outdoor class. As early as two weeks ago, he had prepared a large open space near the Forbidden Forest, where the students would use the search spell to find out Hidden among them are Bowtruckles and fairies.
But the plan couldn't keep up with the change. He definitely didn't have the energy to take the students outside the castle now, so he could only make do with practicing spells and gestures in the classroom.
"Let's wait until the next class." Professor Luping thought to himself.
It’s just that after getting used to Professor Lupine’s rich and interesting class content, simply practicing magic spells seems a bit boring.
Furthermore, the search spell is different from other spells. Without a target, it is difficult to see whether what you are doing is correct.
After about half a class, the students began to feel bored, and the chanting and gestures gradually became perfunctory.
"professor…"
At this moment, someone suddenly asked: "Do you know about Dementors?"
Everyone suddenly became energetic and looked at Professor Luping with burning eyes.
This topic is obviously more interesting than boring waving a magic wand.
"Of course, I know." Professor Luping said, "Although I was not in school that day last Saturday, I also learned what happened from other professors.
Dementors are one of the most evil things in the world, they **** every good emotion, every happy memory...
Those who stay with them will soon go crazy, until they become just like them, soulless and full of evil. "
“Then why do the dementors go to the arena?” someone asked.
"I think I'm hungry." Professor Lupine said calmly, "The excitement and high emotions around the Quidditch pitch are undoubtedly a feast for the Dementors."
“Professor, can you teach us how to resist it?” Another student said: “It’s the Patronus Charm that can create silver animals.”
"That's very difficult. You won't learn it until you are in seventh grade."
Professor Lupine glanced at him and continued: "And Professor Dumbledore has solved this matter. Don't worry, those dementors will definitely not dare to enter the school again in the future."
"But Professor, there will always be times when the principal is away." The man said: "Just like last Saturday, if the dementors suddenly broke into the castle when the principal was away, we must have some ability to protect ourselves."
"This..." Professor Lu Ping frowned, "But this is seventh grade content. Is it too early for you to learn it now?"
"No problem, Professor." Kyle suddenly said: "We can definitely learn this spell, I promise."
"Yes, yes." Mikel said quickly: "Kyle has already learned it, so we must be fine."
Professor Lupine opened his mouth. He wanted to say that Kyle was just a special case and could not explain anything, but he swallowed the words again.
“There is not enough time.” He said, “If you want to learn the Patronus Charm, in addition to accurately controlling the magic power, there are also high requirements for controlling emotions. It cannot be learned in half a lesson.
But if it takes too long, it will delay your final exams, or even your fifth grade O.W.Ls. It’s better to wait until you are in seventh grade. "
“But, professor, can you teach us to the seventh grade?” A weak voice came from the corner.
Professor Lupine was embarrassed to find that he really couldn't do it, because the appointment letter Dumbledore gave him was only for one year.
Of course, he is not the only one like this, all previous Defense Against the Dark Arts professors were one year.
According to gossip among professors, there is a pile of such appointment letters in the principal's office, as many as the admission notices for freshmen. You can just use them and write your name on them.
I don’t know if it’s true or not…
Seeing that Professor Lu Ping did not speak, there was another whirlwind of discussion.
“Professor, I really want to learn this…”
“We promise to study hard…”
"Even if we are asked to write two volumes of parchment as homework in the future... uh uh..." Before he could finish his words, someone on the side covered his mouth.
This is really not possible.
"If you are worried about not having enough time..." At this time, Kyle said again: "You can learn from other professors and start a club of your own."
“Club?” Professor Luping lowered his head, thinking about the feasibility of this proposal.
"Yes." Kyle said, "I believe that after what happened last Saturday, there must be many people in other grades who want to learn the Patronus Charm...
“It’s always a good thing to learn one more spell. As long as all the people who want to learn this spell are gathered together in the name of the club, you only need to spare two hours a week.”
Professor Lupine thought for a moment and nodded thoughtfully.
“The club is indeed a good idea, and it will not delay your normal study time...but if seven grades participate together, will the number of people be a bit too much?”
He frowned slightly and said, "Besides, Hogwarts probably can't find such a big classroom."
"Of course there is, isn't it the auditorium?" Kyle said with a smile: "You probably don't know yet. During the last school year, Professor Lockhart applied to the principal to establish a dueling club in the auditorium. At that time, almost all students participated. .
They are all Defense Against the Dark Arts professors, he can do it, and of course you can do it too. "
(End of this chapter)