Chapter 65 Course Selection, Speed is King
The excitement of Valentine's Day was just a small episode in school life, except for Harry.
This hapless child is entangled by a Valentine's Day dwarf and makes a big joke, which makes him feel very embarrassed.
But other than that, there was no bigger mess.
On the contrary, because of this farce, the little wizards didn't think he was terrible, which can be regarded as a blessing in disguise.
Then, day by day, everything was normal in the school, the construction of the dragon farm was going on as usual, the progress was fast, the framework of the main structure had been erected, and the magic materials that should be purchased were all in place.
It's been almost two months since Lady Loris and Peeves were petrified, and it seems like everyone thinks that the attacker, whoever he is, has never washed his hands for good.
In March, a few mandrakes had a lively and noisy dance party in the third greenhouse, much to the delight of Professor Sprout.
"When they want to move to another pot, we know they're fully ripe." "Then we'll be able to bring the poor guys in the hospital back to life," she said to the little wizards in the class. ”
This news can only be regarded as a disaster for the young wizards.
During Easter holidays, the second-graders have something new to think about.
They should have chosen the third-year course, and this matter, in both Clark and Hermione's eyes, needed to be taken seriously.
"This affects your entire future." Clark told Harry and Ron that they were both poring over the list of new classes, marking them.
"Why us, you?" Ron asked, looking puzzled.
Clark sat on the sofa and drank black tea calmly, "Because I don't need to work in the future, no matter what course I choose, it will not affect my inheritance of the family business." ”
"Well, that's a powerful reason."
Ron's forehead was bruised, and he had to admit that Clark's lazy appearance was really annoying.
Harry didn't think much of it, "I just want to give up Potions class. ”
"No way," Ron said down, "I have to take all the original subjects, otherwise I would have crossed out the Defence Against the Dark Arts class a long time ago." ”
"But that class is important!" Hermione said in surprise.
"Lockhart's teachings, I don't think so." Ron said, "I didn't learn anything from him other than not to let the elf out. ”
"That's just you," Clark retorted, "and if you read his books carefully, you can still see a lot of useful knowledge in them, stripped of some indifferent boasting." ”
For this exhortation, Ron, who never reads much, naturally completely ignored it.
On the other hand, the elders of Neville Longbottom's family also wrote to him, giving him many different suggestions on the issue of course selection.
Neville was also a little confused, but fortunately he was now smarter, and asked Clark directly, saying that everything was up to him.
Clark had a global consideration for Neville's subsequent development, and naturally did his best to help him.
Others weren't so lucky, Dean Thomas, like Harry, grew up around Muggles, and he ended up closing his eyes and using his wand to click on the list at random, taking whichever class he wanted.
Hermione, like Clark, chose to sign all the subjects.
Harry couldn't pay attention to that either, as his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia didn't know anything about it, and it was a no-brainer to ask.
So, like everyone else, he began to seek Clarke's guidance.
"It depends on what kind of work you want to do and what kind of life you want to live in the future, Harry."
Clark seemed to be a teacher who chose a major for the college entrance examination, and began to pass on his experience to Harry, and some of his classmates gathered around.
"The wizarding world is a small society, and in this society, every job requires different magical knowledge and skills.
Unless you want to do something that is insignificant and can be replaced at any time, you have to plan for the future sooner rather than later.
As a simple example, if you want to enter the Ministry of Magic and become an official archaeologist, then you need to be proficient in the ancient rune.
And if you want to join the dragon farm and become a dragon trainer, then you can't miss the upcoming dangerous magical beasts class at Hogwarts.
There is also arithmetic divination, which is suitable for those who tend to enter the astrological laboratory of the Ministry of Magic and are more sensitive to numbers.
Muggle studies, for those departments of the Ministry of Magic that need to deal with Muggles.
Introduction to Alchemy, as an advanced course in Potions classes, is generally preferred by wizards who are preparing to enter a magic factory, or who are preparing to start their own business.
……”
Every time Clark said a lesson, the young wizards on the side wrote it down.
"So, play to your strengths and plan your future, Harry."
Unfortunately, Harry felt that the only thing he was really good at was Quidditch.
So after some hesitation, he chose the same new courses as Ron.
After all, he felt that if these subjects were difficult to learn, at least he would have friends to join him.
Clark didn't say anything when he saw this, children, it's normal to have no plans for the future, and he's not Harry's babysitter, so why bother with this.
There are more important things to be done for him.
Although the school magazine and the dragon farm project are already on the right track, the matter of the dueling club has just begun.
Because of Lockhart's poor debut, the reputation of the dueling club among the little wizards is not very good.
It was only once that some of the older wizards stopped participating.
And after losing face once, Lockhart quickly turned his attention away from the dueling club and completely handed it over to Clark.
This also happens to be in line with Clark's intentions, he is only a second year himself, if there is really a senior wizard, he may not be able to convince the public?
Looking at the dozen or so first- and second-year wizards in the classroom, he felt that the scale was just right, and even the attention of the professors would not be attracted.
"Last time, Professor Lockhart told you how to use the Disarming Charm, and you may or may not have memorized it.
But it doesn't matter, because we're not going to talk about that today. ”
In the vacant classroom, the tables, chairs, benches and other things have already been cleaned up quickly, and on the newly laid wooden floor, there are some round soft cushions scattered on which the young wizards who come to participate in the dueling club sit.
In one corner of the room, there are also some wooden dolls used as targets, as well as some protective equipment to protect the little wizard.
Clark stood on the teacher's podium, talking with his hands behind his back, and he looked decent.
It's just that after he said this, the little wizards who were already sitting below and were already a little impatient suddenly stood up a few more.
"Hmph, don't talk about that, what are we doing here, do we tutor with you?" As he spoke, he left without looking back.
Clark didn't stop them, just stood there, and when he was sure that no one was leaving, he nodded and walked to the center of the classroom.
Neville walked up to him, and the two of them pulled out their wands and stood facing each other, as if preparing to demonstrate a wizarding duel to them.
The little wizards in the audience watched with interest, after all, they had seen how Clark crushed Malfoy last time.
However, they were disappointed, and as soon as the two of them bowed, Neville didn't even raise his wand, and Clark raised his hand, knocked him far away, and fell onto the cushion.
"Isn't it!"
"It's cheating!"
"It's just that whoever can knock people away as soon as they raise their hands is not magical at all."
The seated little wizards were clamoring, and Clark turned to look at them, this time he was not silent.
"Shut up!"
The shouting was not loud, but with the blessing of [Shock], the little wizards only felt as if Clark's voice had turned into a hammer and slammed into their heads.
The room fell silent for a moment, and it took a moment for the little wizards to come to their senses and look at him with frightened eyes.
Only then did Clark say calmly: "Unlike Professor Lockhart, I am not obligated to teach you how to duel, so if you like to listen or not, I will not stop you if you want to leave." ”
His attitude was so bad, but the little wizards sat more and more steadily, and they didn't mean to move their butts at all.
Seeing that there were no other objections, Clark said unceremoniously, "Who knows why Neville didn't have the power to resist just now." ”
"Also, what is the first element in battle?"
The young wizards in the audience looked at each other, and then Ginny, who was sitting at the front, stood up and replied.
"It's speed!"
"Well said!" Clark laughed, "It's a shame I can't add five points to Gryffindor." ”
His jokes were a good way to ease the tense atmosphere in the classroom.
Clark continued: "That's right, the first element of combat is speed. ”
"Magic in the world is only fast and unbreakable.
Wizard dueling tournaments have been held for hundreds of years, and among them, it is not a wizard who has not used powerful magic.
The hurricane that swept away the town, the meteorite that fell from the sky, the lightning storm that bombarded indiscriminately, the freezing light that froze in an instant, but all of these fell on a small disarming spell, why, because of the speed!
Those powerful spells are indeed powerful, and the effect of attacking cities and destroying the world can be described as excellent, but their activation requires an extremely long preparation time, and in a small-scale one-on-one duel, it is actually not applicable.
Besides, powerful spells mean more mana and are more difficult to master, and for those of you who are just entering the wizarding world, it is even more wishful thinking to use them.
So the simple, convenient, and quick spell to cast is your first choice in battle.
This will be what you can learn at the Dueling Club right now.
I'll teach you how to cast spells more quickly, as well as some combat techniques to help you get in shape and get better. ”
As soon as he finished speaking, a Slytherin first-year student stood up.
"So you're still just teaching us the Disarming Charm, aren't you? In the future, will there be no professors to teach us new knowledge? ”
His words were very polite, and the little wizards around him quickly moved their butts, for fear that Clark would be angry and affect them.
Clarke, however, just turned his wand and looked him up and down.
"I remember your name was Martin Greengrass, I can ask questions in class, but next time remember to raise your hand.
As for what I teach, I naturally have my plan, and if you think it can't be done, either leave or win against me. ”
The first-year student named Martin was defeated by Clark's gaze and sat down obediently with his head bowed.
"Knowledge is priceless, but it also needs to be communicated, and some of the people you leave behind are from pure-blood families, and you should know that all knowledge related to magic is precious.
Hogwarts didn't pay me a salary, so I can't teach it to you for free. ”
The little wizards began to get agitated.
"Of course, what the school teaches you is actually enough, so I will focus on what I have taught in school, and it is not good to charge you extra.
As for what to teach later?
When you duel with your enemies, whoever is the first to cast a spell will have half a foot of victory on him...... Why half one? Can anyone answer? ”
Ginny stood up again: "Because of the magic countermeasures!" ”
"Magic counter......," Clark repeated, "yes, in the confrontation of spells, defensive magic will have a protective effect on offensive spells, that is, only when the attack spell breaks the defense of the defensive spell can it have an effect. ”
"But the magical defense of defensive spells is not a panacea, such as the Iron Armor Charm.
This advanced defense spell is effective against blunt weapon strikes, sharp object stabs, and physical attack spells such as heavy object impacts.
However, for elemental attacks such as Flame Spell and Ice Spell, the effect will be much worse, and it is very easy to break.
So when you're done with the first stage and know how to attack, I'll teach you how to defend.
And when you know how to attack and defend, I'll teach you how to actually fight. ”
The little wizards around him began to breathe rapidly, and it seemed that Clark's plan was more feasible than Lockhart's bells and whistles.
"I took over this dueling club from Professor Lockhart, not to have fun or to be idle, but to find a group of good, like-minded friends.
Duel is a lesson, an art of using magic, a knowledge that can be studied for a lifetime, it is strength, it is wisdom, it is courage, it is perseverance! ”
If your Universal Wizard Rating Exam (o.. ls), and even the ultimate wizard level (.. TS.) Fail, you will only lose your future.
But if you're unlucky enough to lose a wizard duel, you'll risk losing everything.
And that is my advice to you. ”
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