Volume 2 The Basilisk is the Five Scumbags Chapter 22 The Duel Club
On Sunday, Colin Creevey's attack was still something that was known to a small area. But by Monday, the whole academy knew about it. At the same time, there is a lot of talk about Daphine being the heir.
Daphany didn't care about herself, but the people around her complained about her.
"Daphany will be the heir, I think it's possible, that Daphany will attack the other students? Isn't that? Angelina, a woman with a good face but a rough personality, scoffed at such remarks. Although they are rivals on the court, Angelina and Daphany have some personal friends in private.
Although the Johnson family is not among the twenty-eight pure-blood families, it is also a magical family. So Angelina and Daphany knew each other long before Daphany entered school. Although it is not closely related, it is always known. Defanie's cute (pretended) performance as a child impressed Angelina.
And after the start of the school year, after Daphany showed her amazing talent for magic, Angelina also asked Dauphanie for advice.
"Daphany is a descendant of Slytherin? It's possible! It's hard to imagine how a Slytherin descendant could have such a brilliant talent. I don't think Daphany would let monsters attack people, though! "This is Cho Zhang's opinion,
"Someone who likes to play pranks so much, could it be the heir of that rigid Slytherin? You're kidding! "That's the opinion of the Weasley twins.
"Daphany doesn't need to expel dissent. Her very presence can make those people want to run away! That's Draco's opinion. Of course, it might have been a little more convincing if he hadn't said this with a look of resentment on his face and a wandering look in his eyes.
"Sister Daphne is a good person!" This is the opinion of the newly enrolled little Lori Luna, of course, no one pays attention to it.
"Daphany is not an heir, I trust her!" It was Neville's opinion, and no one paid attention to him.
In general, it is generally believed that Daphany is the heir, and this is possible. But few people who knew Daphany well thought she might have attacked other students. Did Daphany ever bully a student? Of course, she was bullied, but when she bullied people, she never divided the college or bloodline, and bullied whoever was not well-behaved. It's right to be arrogant and domineering, but it's really impossible to say that she has blood discrimination.
As the center of the topic, Daphany actually didn't feel that her life had changed. She was also originally a character who was feared. None of those who knew her well thought she would be an attacker. For example, the pitiful little Luna who was being bullied in her arms.
At dinner, little Luna didn't know what to smoke and suddenly ran over to tell Daphany that she believed her. Daphany, who was cute by Luna's stupid cute appearance, dragged her into her arms and kneaded her. Well, it's much more fun than petting a cat!
The next day, there was a big mess in a potions class. provoked the whole class to jump, and Daphany didn't pay attention to how the mess came about, anyway, Goyle's crucible suddenly exploded. Well...... Normally...... It's not a strange thing that Goyle's cauldron has exploded. Although this time the explosion was more powerful. However, Daphany knew that it had something to do with the trio, because while the class was in a mess, Daphany noticed that Hermione was not in the classroom.
You're fat, kids! The corners of Daphine's mouth were slightly hooked, but she didn't mean to expose it. Although she didn't remember if there was one in the first place, she guess it was Hermione who needed it to prepare the compound potion.
The old bat shouted angrily, asking him to find out who did it, and he would definitely fire him, and at the same time concocted the antidote. Today was a potion of swelling, Goyle's cauldron exploded, potions splashed everywhere, and at least half of the students were shot, and their bodies were swollen. Luckily, Daphany was far away, otherwise, she would not have been mentally prepared for the sudden explosion and sputtering.
The week that followed was uneventful. It's as if all of a sudden it's back to when everything happened at the beginning of school. Only the empty beds and hallways of Gryffindor's dormitories still haven't been washed off, proving that nothing has happened.
At the end of class at noon on Friday, all the young wizards who passed by the bulletin board looked at a newly posted notice in amazement. All the little wizards around who had already seen the notice looked extremely excited.
Daphany also noticed the notice, and it was no wonder that the little wizards were excited, even Daphany was a little excited. What Daphany had been looking forward to - the dueling club was finally about to open. And the first meeting was tonight.
It was eight o'clock in the evening, but the spirited Daphany arrived early in the auditorium. The long dining table was gone. A gilded stage appeared along one of the walls. Hundreds of candles float in the sky for lighting, and the ceiling turns into a deep night sky. Daphany smiled with satisfaction, quite presentable.
As the time approached eight o'clock, the little wizards arrived in groups to the auditorium. Obviously, there are quite a few people who are interested in the dueling club.
"I don't know who taught us!" Coming with Daphany is her best friend Cho Chang, and of course Luna, who is dragged by Daphany but is not really interested in duels at all.
"Maybe Professor Flitwick?" Daphany pretended to reason: "He used to be the champion of the All-European Young Wizard Duel Tournament, and he is very proficient in wizarding duels. ”
Qiu Zhang nodded, full of anticipation. Professor Flitwick is the dean of Ravenclaw, and he is very excited and looking forward to seeing the dean of the good old man on weekdays. However, Autumn's expectations were disappointed.
"Hello everyone......" A radiant Lockhart, dressed in a gorgeous purple robe and baring his signature white teeth, walked into the ring. Snape, the old bat, who always had the face of a dead man to whom he owed a hundred thousand gold Galleons, was beside him.
Daphany looked for Harry in the crowd, well, the trio was quite conspicuous. It didn't take long to find it. Sure enough, Harry covered his face when he saw that it was Lockhart, with a pained expression. Many of the girls were excited.
Lockhart only appeared in the first Slytherin and Gryffindor lessons. Therefore, there are still many, many female fans in other classes. For example, Cho, who was next to Daphany, had eyes that lit up when she saw Lockhart. On the contrary, little Lori Luna doesn't have much of an interest in Lockhart.
Lockhart waved everyone to be quiet, and then shouted, "Come around, come around!" Can everyone see me? Can you hear me? That's great!
"That's right, Professor Dumbledore has allowed me to start this little dueling club and train you enough in case you need to defend yourself one day, in the way I have used so many times - for more information on this, see my published work.
"Let me introduce my assistant, Professor Snape," Lockhart said, grinning wide, showing his dazzling little white teeth, "and he told me that he knew a thing or two about dueling, and he generously agreed to help me give me a little demonstration before class." I said, I don't want you little ones to worry - I'll give you back your Potions teacher intact when I'm done showing him, don't be afraid! ”
"Professor Snape is so brave that he dares to stand up to Professor Lockhart!" Many female students said. Even Cho, who was next to Daphany, had an expression of approval.
"yes, that's brave!" Dafanie said matter-of-factly, but what she thought was that the old bat was not afraid of being lowered to the same level by Lohartra? Although I don't know what Lockhart is all about, judging from his performance, it is really low!
Quite a few boys, especially those outside of Slytherin House, were a little excited. Hating Lockhart is basically a national character among boys. And hating Snape is also a tacit understanding of other houses except Slytherin. Wouldn't it be nice if these two guys lost in the ring?
The others were not sure, but she at least knew that Harry and Ron definitely thought so.
After that, things turned out to be the same as Daphany's memories, and Lockhart was taught by Snape to be a man with a simple disarming charm, but he pretended to be a cover for everyone.
And unlike Daphany originally thought, Lockhart really didn't get hurt in the slightest! Even Dafanie noticed that Lockhart flew upside down before his wand came out.
This is different from the standard procedure for disarming spells. The disarming spell should first knock out the wand, and then the remaining mana will knock the opponent away. Not the other way around.
Professor Lockhart, what the hell are you trying to do? Daphine was deeply intrigued.
After that, Lockhart pretended not to continue to fight Snape, and began to practice in groups for the young wizards.
Harry had wanted to be with Ron, but Snape vetoed him.
"I think you should communicate more with students from other colleges, right?" Snape turned his head, "Mr. Malfoy, Miss Lestranzie, come here!" ”
"Professor?" Daphany walked over lazily: "I don't need to." "She really didn't want to fight the two, it wasn't challenging.
"Miss Lestrants......" Snape frowned at the disobedient honor student, "Your strength is well known. But isn't this just the right time to point out to your classmates? ”
"Okay, if you insist, Professor!" Daphany smiled casually.
The competition begins. Harry vs. Daphany, Ron vs. Draco.
"Daphine, please advise!" Harry duel at Lockhart's direction.
"Please advise!" Daphany returned the favor and smiled as she motioned for Harry to help.
Harry knew that Daphany was superior and that he might not be an opponent. However, it is rare to have a chance to face it, and I still cast spells without hesitation. The red light of the disarming spell struck Daphany swiftly.
Daphany turned to one side and avoided it!
Harry was a little blindsided, and Flint, who was not in the audience, smashed his mouth, and the scene in front of him brought back bad memories for him.
"Wizard duel, it's not about magic!" Daphine said loudly, and the groups that were supposed to be fighting on the side also stopped and listened to Daphne. In fact, they are also focusing a lot of energy on this side of the duel. After all, Daphany is notoriously strong, and everyone wants to learn something from her. As for the professors, it's a little far away, and it's not something you can learn if you want to!
Seeing that everyone was paying attention to herself, Daphany did not panic. He continued, "It's hard to dodge after the magic has been released. There are very few wizards who can do it. However, wizards who are proficient in dueling can determine the direction of the magic by the direction of the opponent's wand before the magic is cast, so as to dodge the attack. Like this! She pointed her wand at Harry, "Get rid of your weapons!" A burst of red light burst out.
Harry had been concentrating, and Daphany had been in a position early, so she dodged while Daphany was still chanting the spell. The red light passed by.
"Good!" Daphany nodded in satisfaction, and Harry on the other side smiled awkwardly. "Just like Harry just did, if we knew the direction of the magic early on, it would be possible for us students to dodge the spell. But ......"
With a wave of her wand, Daphany drew an arc: "It's sour!" With a wave of his wand, a gray ray shot out, and this time Harry couldn't dodge. was beaten up. An indescribable itch swept through the body. There was also a strong feeling of paralysis, and Harry suddenly fell to the ground, still writhing to itch.
Daphany casually gave another lifting spell: "As you can see, the sour and itchy beam is actually slower than the disarming charm. But because the wand swings forward was so strong, Harry couldn't tell where I was casting, so he couldn't dodge. ”
Harry had already gotten up, and smiled awkwardly again. He found himself a teaching prop. But Harry knew that Daphany was teaching himself and all the students in the room dueling techniques, and that they were very practical fighting techniques.
"Harry, do it again, try to cover your movements. Work a spell! Daphany said to Harry.
Harry thought for a moment, he didn't know much magic. However, there happens to be one with a large range of hand movements. Well...... It was also Daphine who taught him, the Unconscious Curse.
Harry flailed his arms and cast a stun spell. This time Daphany couldn't dodge. However, the armor spell that was released early successfully resisted the stun spell.
"Good, good choice of spell!" Daphany nodded in satisfaction: "However, I would prefer to see this!" ”
Daphne took a step back and suddenly shook her mage's robes: "Except for your weapons!" A red light shot out from under his robes and struck Harry. Daphany lowered her mana output, only flicking Harry's wand off and causing him to take two steps back without causing him to fall.
"You see, some of the moves can be used to mask the casting moves. It's not a lot of time, and it's very practical! As for the armor charm. I think that students in the second year and above, mastering this magic is the most minimal! With that, Daphany bowed slightly. There was a round of applause on and off the stage.
"That's okay, right? Professor! Daphany turned to Lockhart and Snape. The former looked demented, and Daphany secretly called for an actor-level performance. The latter is like eating a fly.
"All right, Miss Lestranzi!" Snape almost squeezed the words out of his teeth. Apparently this scene was not what he wanted to see.