Chapter 51: Associations

After the ordeal of the herb class, Gawain and the others rushed to the Transfiguration class.

Professor McGonagall was as stern as ever.

While she didn't explain the more complex spells, she raised the bar for the technical requirements of young wizards to turn matches into needles.

Even Hermione, who has always been the best at transfiguration, has to begin to agree that it is not easy to make the needle transform into an intricate pattern decoration.

And it seems that because of the excitement of last week's flying lesson, Professor McGonagall paid special attention to Gawain.

"Mr. White, please focus more on the distortion of matches than on what kind of canned food you should eat for lunch.

Since you can achieve such a wonderful transformation, this kind of basic transformation should be just a basic skill for you!"

She said, standing at Gawain's desk.

Thankfully, before the end of class, Gawain at least managed to stabilize the deformation of the matches, and the duration of the deformation reached more than ten minutes.

Only the history of magic remains the same.

Boring and uninteresting.

After class, Gawain wanted to ask Professor Binns about Ravenclaw and Gryffindor, but he was mercilessly refused.

"Wade, the history of magic is a profound and rigorous discipline, not a record of petty fights and romances between two people. Professor Binns shook his head and said dryly.

"But I still want to ask something. ”

Gawain felt that Professor Binns, who was the same age as the Big Four, must have hidden many secrets in his head.

The kind that's enough to rewrite half the history of magic.

It's a pity that he probably left the flexibility in his body.

As for the Defence Against the Dark Arts class...

Last week, Professor Quirrell still hadn't taught a single spell in his textbook, whether it was a protective charm or a simple evil charm.

But his lessons are at least valuable.

"It has to be vicious from the heart, yes, yes, from the heart. Dark magic, magic, there are many manifestations, curses, potions, curses, etc.

Dark magic, yes, is often capable of causing very much damage, sometimes even permanently, more than most evil spells. ”

Professor Quirrell stood on the podium, stammering.

But for some reason, when he talked about black magic, he didn't stutter like usual, and even raised his hand and waved it vigorously.

But this week, he became a disaster.

It's not just the garlic smell in the classroom that's getting stronger.

And Professor Quirrell seemed to have used up his limited adventures to begin talking about the consequences of the outflow of Muggle "things" enchanted by wizards.

Muggle studies were undoubtedly more like his job than his crappy Defence Against the Dark Arts, at least something he did.

Only, though one or two of them sounded quite interesting to Gawain, were about using the fur of magical creatures to make cursed artifacts.

But for the whole lesson, not a single spell was learned.

"For Merlin's sake, I thought we were here to learn how to fight the dark arts, not to study the Woven Cursed Hairy Shoulder!"

After class, Hermione also whispered dissatisfied.

Harry and Neville couldn't help but nod their heads, and even Ron rarely sided with her.

After hearing about yesterday's events, Gawain thought that the two of them would have a cold war for another century.

"Maybe we can study on our own, through study sessions, or in the form of clubs? I think we can find a few senior students to mentor. ”

Gawain mentioned.

He shook his wand in his hand, and the faint and fragile silver light at the tip suddenly dispersed into a cloud of green smoke.

Gawain was trying to use the "Iron Armor Talisman" according to the textbook records, but he was undoubtedly missing something from success.

After what happened yesterday, the anxiety in Gawain's heart was particularly prominent. He is like a lamb to the slaughter, and the only way to fight for his life is to bet on the stupidity of a complete stranger from a thousand years ago.

"It takes strength, enough strength to protect oneself. ”

Gawain truly believed.

But it's a very difficult thing to do.

- Unlike spells, Defence Against the Dark Arts is much more extensive, and many spells involve specific requirements or considerations that need to be explained systematically.

It is undoubtedly difficult to achieve it when practicing alone.

"Good idea, buddy, of course count me in!" Ron said excitedly, "Can I join in?" Harry asked hesitantly.

Only Neville clasped his hands and didn't know what to do.

"Study clubs, of course that's a good thing, but I guess the process must be complicated, right? Are we qualified enough?"

Hermione's brow furrowed, apparently considering where to find information about the process.

"I've consulted with Professor McGonagall that students can form clubs or clubs, like the Gobstone Club or the Wizard Chess Club, but we have to meet the conditions. ”

Gawain patiently explained.

He asked Professor McGonagall after the Transfiguration class, and he wanted to do more preparations, but Hermione happened to mention it.

"First of all, we have to have an instructor, who has to be a professor of a certain course. I think you're up to you, Hermione.

Whether it's Professor Flitwick or Professor McGonagall, you've always been their favorite. ”

Gawain held up a finger.

Hermione turned her face, but raised her head proudly.

Indeed, compared to the more "gifted" but "lazy" Gawain, Hermione, who is studious and hardworking, is undoubtedly more pleasing to the professors.

After Hermione nodded, Gawain looked at Harry and Ron:

"Secondly, we also need regular members, the more the better, and it doesn't have to be limited to our grade level. But we don't want detached companions, do we?"

The young wizards in the first year want to start a study club, and Harry as the "savior" will undoubtedly be a very good sign.

As for Ron, although he is not widely connected, his brothers can give good advice.

"Hmm... I think we can at least be responsible for inviting them. Isn't that right, Harry?" Ron said hesitantly, and after looking at Harry for a moment, he nodded in agreement.

"Neville, we still need a venue for the event. It had to be big enough, spacious, and have the tools to protect us.

I have some possible locations here, but haven't verified them yet. Maybe you can help?"

Gawain looked at Neville one last time, but didn't wait for his response, and clapped his hands lightly.

"So, it's decided, and I'll be in charge of the senior students who can guide us. I've got some ideas. ”

After drawing a few names, Gawain announced the adjournment of the meeting.

Although there are still many details to be discussed about forming a club, such as the timing of activities and the scope of learning, those are things that need to be considered after they are formed.

"By the way, Hermione, can you bring me an old school calendar when you go to the library?"

He called out to Hermione, who was about to walk out of the classroom.

The name Tom Redra has always been in Gawain's mind. He had borrowed a map from the Weasley brothers before and tried to find Professor Quirrell's whereabouts, but the name was ghostly.

It never appeared again.

"Maybe I should borrow that map again?"

Gawain grabbed his pockets and left the classroom.

He was going back to the Gryffindor common room so he could use the time before dinner to gather his thoughts.

But as soon as Gawain pushed open the door to the classroom, he saw Professor Quirrell standing at the other end of the hallway. Professor Quirrell saw Gawain and took the initiative to greet him.

"Mr. White, I, I, listen, I am very touched to hear about your performance last week, and I would like to invite you to have a cup of tea with you. Do you have the time?"

PS: According to PM data, Quirrell has a great yearning for dark magic in his heart. In other words, his yearning is more like a simple curiosity. He traveled to Albania because it was said that there were traces of black magic there, and even hoped to capture the mysterious man.