The first class after lunch that day was a Defence Against the Dark Arts class that no one wanted to go. Because since Umbridge took over, what was originally the most anticipated course has become a complete "reading and writing class".

What student would love reading and copying a thick theoretical book day after day?

“…… Umbridge won't trouble us anymore? What did Maca tell you? What else did he say? ”

In the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, Hermione and the others sat together as usual, talking softly in a low voice while Umbridge hadn't arrived.

"Time was tight, and he and I didn't bother to say more," Harry shook his head in response to Hermione's eager inquiry, "That's all Maca said about Umbridge. ”

"Oh—I don't know what will happen in a moment," Hermione said with some concern, "I really want to know what Maca did, and if I could have figured it out in advance, I wouldn't be unprepared now." ”

“…… You say, will that old woman not be able to come? Ron said expectantly, "If I were Maca, I'd make that pink toad suffer a little more!" ”

"Don't talk nonsense!" Hermione glared at him dissatisfied, "Maca is not you, she won't be so careless about the overall situation!" Umbridge is really annoying, but she's an investigator sent by the Ministry of Magic, and if something happens to her at school, the Ministry of Magic will definitely intervene. ”

"Didn't they intervene?" Ron muttered, "You all saw it at noon, there's a whole team of Aurors in the foyer!" ”

That's right, as mentioned in the first notice on the bulletin board, the Ministry of Magic will launch a detailed investigation into Dumbledore's death, and the first wave of investigation will be carried out by the Auror investigation team that has just been dispatched.

Because of the stakes, even though Professor McGonagall didn't want to agree, she still let the Aurors investigate on campus after some advice.

And just as they were talking in small voices, the melodious class bell rang suddenly, and the well-dressed Umbridge stepped on the bell and walked into the classroom on time.

Unlike usual, Umbridge looks ...... today How so? Some are "too serious".

"Good afternoon, students."

She stood behind the podium, greeted everyone with a blank expression, and began the teaching of this class in the most insipid way.

"Good afternoon—Professor Umbridge—"

As usual, the students dragged out their voices and responded weakly.

"Please turn to page 34 of the Theory of Magical Defence and read Chapter 3 of the textbook, 'Essentials for Dealing with Magical Attacks in a Non-Offensive Manner,' and please refrain from talking casually."

As soon as he finished saying this, Umbridge sat down in his chair and stared at his textbook cover.

"She's ...... What's wrong? Ron stared at Umbridge for a moment, then asked Hermione and Harry with a puzzled expression.

"......" Hermione's expression looked a little complicated, and she hesitated for a moment before she said in a very soft voice, "If I'm not mistaken...... Do you remember what Professor Moody's taught before? ”

"You mean—" Ron recalled, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"Whisper!" Hermione hurriedly shook her hand and looked around again, seeing that no one had noticed the conversation between them, she breathed a sigh of relief, "I can't think of any other way to make her look like this other than the Imperius Curse......"

"But—" Ron said with some reluctance, "is that an unforgivable curse?" ”

Ron, who was born and raised in the wizarding world since childhood, has the traditional mindset of wizards. For the three unforgivable curses, it is understandable that he would have such a resistance mentality.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, whether it is his parents, elders or the social environment, he is always infected.

Voldemort and his Death Eaters spread their fears by "daring to use the three unforgivable curses". The notion that the use of evil black magic is unforgivable has always been ingrained in the minds of wizards.

It's like telling a Muggle that "your god is really just an ordinary ancient wizard", and convincing him is not impossible, but it must be very difficult.

In fact, among the magic revealed by Maca, there are many magic that leans towards darkness, and Ron has certainly seen it a long time ago.

But this time the impact on him was the strongest, because of this spell, he also knew.

"Don't be stupid, if you want me to say, isn't it just right to use it against Umbridge?" Harry said disapprovingly, "Look at what she's done – investigating professors, restricting our movements, and even canceling all student groups and making a mess of all of Hogwarts!" ”

"If you want me to say—" Harry paused, "I'm afraid that woman is one of the Death Eaters!" ”

"It's best not to judge without evidence, but this time I think Harry is right," Hermione nodded, "It's definitely problematic to send in an inquisitor who has nothing to do at a time like this—Maca said before school started, there is a problem in the Ministry of Magic." ”

"This time, since Maca will do this, then he must have grasped some clear clue."

Class time continued, and although Umbridge had stated that "no talking" had been stated before, as time passed, many of the students couldn't help but chat secretly.

When they found out that Umbridge didn't react to this, the classroom began to buzz.

Well, of course, it's just a little bit noisy. Anyway, Umbridge was still sitting behind the lectern in front of him, and no one would behave too much.

But until the end of the lesson, Umbridge didn't respond to the buzz in the classroom, let alone punish him.

When everyone finally got up until the bell rang, Umbridge finally stood up.

Perhaps because she had made too snarky impressions on her classmates in the past, the classroom fell silent again when she suddenly got up.

"That's all for today's class, and it's over."

After picking up the textbook and saying this sentence with a wooden face, she immediately turned around and left the classroom. The whole process is not the slightest bit muddy, and it is said to be calm, perhaps it is more appropriate to describe it as "sluggish".

“…… It's horrible," Ron felt his scalp tingle as he looked at Umbridge's distant back, "it looks like a magic puppet being manipulated!" ”

"Is there anything like that?" Harry asked curiously, "Is it similar to a Muggle marionette?" ”

"What's that?" Ron came back to his senses and asked in surprise.

……

After dinner that day, Hermione, Ron, and Harry returned to the common room together.

"Harry! Tonight's training continues! Get moving, I'm getting approved to use the Quidditch pitch! ”

As soon as they got through the doorway behind the portrait, and before the fat woman could even close the door, Angelina's excited voice immediately reached their ears.

"Huh? What the? ”

Harry, who was still immersed in the conversation on the way over, didn't react for a moment.

"Training! Quidditch Training! Angelina repeated repeatedly, "Umbridge has approved the reshuffle of our Gryffindor team!" It's easy, and there is no obstacle! ”

"Oh-"

Harry was stunned for a moment, and was about to cheer, but there was a complicated expression on his face.

"Hey! What happened to you? Not happy? Angelina had already come up to him and patted Harry on the shoulder, "It's time to train!" Get ready! ”

"Uh...... Well, of course," Harry grinned, but the smile was visibly stiff, "of course happy!" It couldn't be better! ”

Yes, of course he was happy. But while being happy, Umbridge's appearance in class quietly came to mind.

The thought that Maca might have used just one spell to change his life dramatically inevitably led to a great sense of disobedience.

After experiencing the difference between the two before and after, Harry couldn't help but understand the true horror of the so-called unforgivable curse.

"Don't do that, Harry," Hermione's acuity made her vaguely aware of some of Harry's thoughts, "at this time we should think on the bright side - at least Maca must not abuse magic, otherwise the world around us would have been in chaos!" ”

“…… It's 'at least you're going to have to do your homework all night,'" Ron said with a bad face, but he reassured him, "Don't forget that Snape left you a punishment homework." ”

"Ahh......h Thank you. ”

Under the guidance of his two best friends, Harry couldn't help but lift his spirits and send them a smile.

“…… In that case, Ron, I'll leave my homework to you! He gave a thumbs up and grinned his teeth open, "If you can't do it all, you can do some of it!" ”

"What are you muttering?" Angelina, who was on the side, looked at the whispering trio with strange eyes, "Harry, run quickly!" Seize every second to start training! ”

At Angelina's urging, Harry hurried back to the dormitory to retrieve his broomstick and protective gear, and then followed the other Gryffindor players out of the doorway under the gaze of Hermione and Ron.

"Don't help him with his homework, do you hear?" Hermione turned her head and said earnestly.

"Who's going to do it for him!" Ron immediately rolled his eyes.