Almost no one was paying attention to the Charms and Herbology classes on Monday morning. Everyone was discussing in low voices what happened on Saturday. Even Hermione, who was not focused on anything during class, looked sickly and uninspired.
Until lunchtime, no one could give an accurate answer to the question of whether Professor Lockhart was allergic to alcohol or drank poisoned wine.
"In the second class this afternoon, the first and second grade students from the four colleges will take Defense Against the Dark Arts together. The location is in the auditorium--"
The male and female prefects of each college who hurriedly walked down from the professor's chair conveyed this shocking news to the junior wizards who were whispering below.
"Why?"
Ron, who had absolutely told Seamus that Lockhart must have been poisoned by someone, looked at Percy in surprise, "If I remember correctly, the second lesson in the afternoon should be History of Magic!"
"What Professor McGonagall means, Ron, if you have any questions, you can ask her in person-"
After Percy answered, he hurriedly walked around Harry and the others to deliver the shocking news to Ginny and others who were closer to the foyer.
.......
In the afternoon, when Harry and others rushed to the auditorium exhausted after finishing the Transfiguration class, they found that the place had changed. There was a circular high platform in the center of the auditorium, and around the high platform were nearly a dozen people. One hundred, sixty or seventy desks.
The first- and second-year students from the other three colleges have basically gathered here, and everyone is chattering excitedly about this unique class method and what Professor Brain will teach them next.
"This brings back bad memories -" Harry muttered, "I just hope this isn't a big stage show!"
Time gradually passed, and the slightly crowded desks were gradually filled with students from the four colleges. When the last empty desk was occupied by the little wizard, Amosta Blaine finally stood in the spotlight. appeared next.
He walked down the marble stairs, jumped over the crowd, and jumped onto the high platform with graceful movements. Finally, he stood in the center of the high platform and looked at the crowds of people around with a smile. His first words made people fall into silence. The auditorium erupted into a fierce roar!
"Now, everyone, put Professor Lockhart's book on your desk back into your bag. You won't be using it in my class."
"Oh ho!"
MacMillan of Hufflepuff was the first to shout happily, and his shout was like an avalanche signal. Suddenly, cheering howls sounded from all directions, even several large chandeliers above the auditorium. I was shaken by the howls of the little wizards!
"Can you believe it? I've been waiting for this for more than half a year!"
Dean threw his copy of "Breaking with the Female Ghost" into his school bag, and then laughed happily. Ron seemed to want to express a similar emotion, but the grinning Harry held him back and secretly gave him Ron pointed at Hermione, who was sitting in front of him with a stunned expression. After the two people quickly exchanged glances, they both suppressed their excitement and put the books away.
The cheers continued for several minutes, until Amosta let out a heavy cough and gradually died down.
"Now, I may have an explanation to give to all of you!"
Amosta smiled and nodded to the audience, "I think you are probably all curious about why I choose to teach you in such a way!"
Amosta cleared his throat and continued.
"Due to various reasons, the number of professors in the Defense Against the Dark Arts course has not been very stable, and because of frequent changes in professors, the teaching quality of this course at Hogwarts has been criticized - take me as an example, I am afraid that as a teacher The teaching time of your defense skills will not be too long, so in order to effectively improve your defense ability against danger in the limited time, I have to make some changes---"
"Professor Blaine!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Seamus raised his right hand. He looked at Amosta on the high platform with interest and said loudly, "Introduce yourself, Professor... Of course, we all know that you are sent by the school board. Investigator investigating the Chamber of Secrets, but before that, what did you do?”
"That's an interesting question, Mr. Penigan--"
Amosta scratched his head and looked at the dozens of pairs of curious eyes below. After thinking for a while, he raised his eyebrows and said,
"Well...well, I can tell you that before I came to Hogwarts, I was probably a...freelance worker. I ran errands for people, looked for potion ingredients, and delivered them to others. I do things like delivering goods to make ends meet, haha, I’m just a nobody with no reputation, I can’t compare to Professor Lockhart!”
"I don't really believe that!"
Ron pouted and whispered to Harry, and Harry nodded in agreement.
Amosta's perfunctory self-introduction certainly did not satisfy the little wizards. The atmosphere became slightly cold, and everyone was waiting for what Professor Brain would say next.
"I guess you are all thinking about what I will teach you?"
Amosta began to speak again, and under his confident and steady voice, the little wizards gradually stopped talking quietly and stared at him eagerly.
"However, I hope I can return this question to you." Amosta looked at the audience and smiled, "What do you hope to learn from me?"
"Powerful spell!"
Slytherin's second-year student Blaise Sabine immediately raised his hand and said loudly, "I hope to learn a powerful spell, Professor Brain, because I think only powerful spells can withstand danger." Another wonderful black magic!"
Shabini's words were unanimously approved by the young wizards. Even the Gryffindor students who scorned Slytherin mostly nodded in agreement.
"Although your knowledge of resisting black magic is not particularly deep, it is still a good answer, Mr. Shabini--"
Amosta nodded approvingly, then he looked at the little wizards surrounding him and slowed down his tone.
"Since you are so interested in powerful spells, let's start with this... So, who can answer me, which type of spells can be called powerful?"
Professor Brain's question was very strange. The little wizards looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. Many people turned their attention to Hermione, and Hermione did not make everyone think so. In front of everyone, she raised her hands and stood up. stand up,
"If I understand you correctly--"
Hermione, who was gradually entering the state, took a deep breath and replied,
"If it is, what kind of magic spell it is, it should be ancient magic that has mostly been lost today!"
"Can you tell me the reason, Miss Granger?" Amosta asked, staring at Hermione with interest.
"Ancient magic - is famous for its powerful power. In a narrow sense, it is a magic spell invented and created by the ancestors of wizards during the long period from the tribal era to 800 years ago.
Because the natural environment that people relied on at that time was very harsh, many dangerous magical animals that have become extinct were still very active in that era. In order to resist the threats from the cruel natural environment, the extremely wise ancient wizards developed The series of magic spells mainly focus on the pursuit of power.
However, with the development and growth of Muggle civilization and wizarding civilization, humans have tamed nature, and the role of magic has gradually evolved from resisting danger to serving daily life.
At the same time, due to the rapid development of wand science and its high integration with modern magic, spellcasting has become simpler, which has exacerbated the situation. Ancient magic that is powerful but complex, obscure, and requires extremely high magic power is quickly abandoned by the mainstream wizarding society until it is lost. . "
"Excellent, Miss Granger!"
Amosta couldn't help but applaud, "I don't think anyone will object to me giving ten points to Gryffindor!"
Hermione sat down with a blush on her face, while Ron stared at Professor Blaine with hopeful eyes.
"Professor Brain, do you mean that you want to learn about our mysterious ancient magic?"
