Not only did Luke have a faint smile on his face, but even Professor McGonagall couldn't help laughing, and Dumbledore shook his head and sighed.
Lockhart also had a slightly unnatural smile on his face. He glanced at Snape with a bit of resentment. But Snape was not afraid at all. On the contrary, he smiled coldly and maliciously.
Then Lockhart closed his mouth in a sarcastic tone.
"Dumbledore, this matter is really dangerous. Do we need to send the students away?"
Professor McGonagall asked worriedly.
Dumbledore also fell silent for a moment. To be honest, the danger of the basilisk was obvious to everyone. Putting aside the tragic situation of Mrs. Norris, the legend about the basilisk in my mind is enough to scare people.
Although Lady Norris was not dead, she was merely petrified. But everyone also knows that this is just the Basilisk's mistake, or Mrs. Norris's good luck. No one can guarantee that the next student will be Mrs. Norris and will be injured without dying.
Just as the professors were frowning and thinking, Filch, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly burst into tears.
He hugged the stiff Mrs. Lorris, overwhelmed with grief.
Dumbledore, who was already a little worried, glanced helplessly at Filch, who had a terrifying expression. He rubbed his temples and said, "Argus, don't worry, Professor Sprout has nurtured him." We have obtained the best mandrakes. When they mature, we can rescue Mrs. Norris."
Filch listened to Dumbledore's somewhat impatient voice and could only calm down his crying.
Du Nabu left the team and sighed, and then said to Professor McGonagall: "If it weren't for Luke, I think I would have dispersed the students..."
"Luke, what can you do?"
Dumbledore's sudden question did not surprise Luke at all. After all, Dumbledore was not stupid. How could this kind of thing not have anything to do with him?
"There is a way, Professor."
Luke said calmly: "But I need some time. If nothing else happens, the door to the secret room has been opened. The Basilisk can restrain its desire to kill, and there is a high probability that someone is behind it. I need time to find out. Here comes this person."
"Ha! Mr. Gunter is really good at talking nonsense."
Snape sneered and said: "Is there any difference between this and the best way to buy something you can't afford is to make money? Correct nonsense."
Professor McGonagall wanted to defend Luke, but couldn't find any reason to refute Snape. Even as the dean, his methods are not inferior to Professor Snape. But Professor McGonagall's bottom line is always relatively high.
She would not forcefully help Luke without any reason.
Of course, logically speaking, this is not a big deal.
"There is a difference, Professor. People who are already able to earn money often just can't afford something if they can't afford it. But I need time, I just need time."
Luke smiled faintly and said, "It's difficult to solve the problem of whether you have money or not. But I can really solve this problem."
….
Professor Snape was so reprimanded by Luke that he didn't want to speak, or in other words, he didn't really want to argue with Luke. So he turned his head and faced Dumbledore and continued: "Professor, you should restrain the students as much as possible. Dismissing the students directly will make the students and their parents panic."
"It is also a big damage to the reputation of Hogwarts. We must also restrain ourselves. After all, although the matter in front of us is important, the overall reputation of Hogwarts is not unimportant."
Snape's tone was quite calm when he said this. Apparently he had calmed down from the shock caused by the basilisk.
Since Luke has made a promise, he must be able to really solve this problem. Same as Professor McGonagall. He also trusted Luke. It's just that he never expressed his trust in Luke.
Dumbledore glanced at Luke and nodded.
"Ha! No problem! As long as Mr. Gunter helps me, we will be able to easily defeat a basilisk!"
Lockhart laughed triumphantly again, as if Dumbledore had given him this difficult task. And he and Luke can kill each other at random.
Well, the latter is no problem.
Everyone present except Filch sighed.
"Don't worry, Professor. I can do this myself."
Luke did not politely refuse Lockhart's polite request for help.
But this time, Lockhart's expression darkened completely.
But Luke didn't care at all. He said helplessly: "Professor Dumbledore, please protect the safety of your classmates during this period. I'm not sure if the other party will jump over the wall after forcing them to panic. .”
He definitely wasn't worried about his own safety. But for those students who are powerless, they really can’t believe it.
Again, in the original work, it’s Colin or Hermione. Their luck is pretty good. But it doesn't mean that they will still have such good luck after this incident.
After all, his appearance has made things quite different from the original work.
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Harry and Ron walked out of Lockhart's office in confusion.
Luke did not follow the two of them, he obviously had something to discuss with Dumbledore. The other professors also left the office.
Including Lockhart, the master of the office.
"Say, Ron, what exactly is a basilisk?"
Harry couldn't help but asked Ron softly and curiously.
Ron looked at the two professors who looked like door gods next to him, and said helplessly: "It is a dangerous magical animal. Any creature that looks at it will be killed directly by his eyes."
Harry was shocked at first glance. He had always thought that the magical animals in the wizarding world were magical. But I never expected that there would be such dangerous magical animals.
"I feel like it's more dangerous than the Voldemort Bat?"
Among the magical animals with dark powers, Harry was probably most familiar with the Voldemort. After all, that strange magical animal almost killed them at that time.
….
Fortunately, Luke saved their lives that time. And now, when facing such magical animals, Luke stepped forward again, which made them feel more or less embarrassed.
"This thing is just more dangerous than the Voldemort Bat."
Ron said calmly: "If a basilisk had been released into the auditorium at that time, even Luke wouldn't have been able to protect us."
"Hehe, you think too highly of Luke."
Snape suddenly joined their conversation and said with a sneer: "Let alone Luke. If the invasion was a basilisk, even Dumbledore would have a hard time saving you."
Harry and Ron naturally didn't want to believe what Snape said. So they all looked at Professor McGonagall on the other side.
Professor McGonagall did not speak, but frowned, with a worried look between her brows.
Lockhart, who was walking at the end, glanced angrily at the office behind him.
Yes, that's right. The principal is indeed, in a sense, the biggest official in this school. But that doesn't mean you can do this to me!
And that Luke Gunter... is really shameless. I've given you so many opportunities to take advantage of me and become famous with me, but you don't even know how to cherish them. Wait! I will definitely...wait to laugh at you severely after you fail the mission.
He had no way to do anything about Luke, so what cruel words could he say to Luke?
But such annoyances never bothered Mr. Lockhart for long.
He took a big step, surpassing Filch who was one step ahead. Then he walked to Harry's side and
He put his arm around Harry's shoulders: "Ha! Mr. Potter! You have to know that the danger of the basilisk is still very high. If a student can solve such a problem, then he will naturally become famous overnight. Filling the entire wizarding world."
"Of course, such a terrifying monster cannot be dealt with by a little wizard. But if there is a powerful wizard beside him, it will be completely different..."
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Lockhart ignored Harry's stretching of his neck as much as possible and said with a smile: "Harry, you have to know that if Mr. Gaunt is the only one who is beautiful, then he will be the only one who makes the headlines. Of course, I don’t think Mr. Gunter can successfully solve this matter without my help. So..."
"We have to help Mr. Gunter. As long as you and I can work together, we will be able to resolve this matter before Mr. Gunter."
Harry had no intention of agreeing. He could only feel the strong scent of Lockhart's perfume hitting his nose.
But Lockhart's strength was beyond his expectation. He couldn't get away.
Fortunately, someone came to his rescue.
"enough!"
Professor McGonagall roared like an angry lioness. Her roar startled everyone on the side. Even Snape looked at Professor McGonagall in front of him with some surprise, and was deeply surprised by her current state.
….
Professor McGonagall looked at Lockhart with an expression of disgust. Harry reacted quickly and quickly broke away from Lockhart, who seemed to be captured by Professor McGonagall.
"Luke suddenly has to deal with such a dangerous matter because of some inexplicable guy. As a professor, you don't think about how you can help Luke. You actually think about causing trouble for Luke all the time."
"I don't!" Lockhart argued with some flinching, "I have a way to deal with the basilisk, it's Luke Gaunt who doesn't trust a great wizard!"
"I don't trust you either!"
Professor McGonagall immediately shouted back as soon as the other party finished speaking.
These words made Lockhart's face pale at first, but it turned red after a moment.
"What are you talking about?! You don't trust my strength?!"
Professor McGonagall breathed a long sigh of relief when she looked at Lockhart's sullen look. But he had no intention of letting Lockhart go.
"Then let me give you a try." Professor McGonagall looked at Lockhart and said carefully, "Let's have a wizard duel. Of course, it doesn't have to involve life or death."
When he heard the term 'Wizard's Duel', Lockhart's legs really trembled. And when he heard the following words, "It doesn't involve life or death," his expression seemed a little calmer.
But only a few.
but……
"No problem!" Lockhart shouted loudly, his eyes looked proudly at Professor McGonagall, and then he said seriously, "Of course I am willing to accept your challenge, Professor McGonagall. At the same time... how about we set a time , just can use the absolute between us to give students a vivid practical lesson! "
"I will let them see the dazzling performance of the Master of Defense Against Dark Arts in a wizard duel!"
Obviously, Lockhart will not let go of this opportunity that he thinks will make him shine. Not only did he comply. And he also planned to put this matter in the public eye and let all the students come and watch.
At the same time, he was secretly calculating in his mind.
"This is a formal wizard duel. Maybe I can invite all the reporters to help me spread the word about this!"
Professor McGonagall is also a well-known figure in the wizarding world. This time, as long as he has a chance to defeat Professor McGonagall, he can easily take his reputation to a higher level.
Actually still
There is such a good thing.
Snape looked at the happy-looking Lockhart and couldn't help but frown.
This person...does he really not know his own strength?
He couldn't help but ask in his heart.
It's a pity that no one can give him an answer.
Seeing Lockhart's appearance, Professor McGonagall nodded happily.
"Okay, that's it. Let Professor Lockhart arrange the time and place. I believe you will do your best."
"Ha! Of course!"
So the two decided on a formal wizard duel that would not harm their lives.
Afterwards, the two parties separated. Snape, who was following Professor McGonagall, thought for a moment and finally asked, "Why do you need to be serious with this idiot?"
Professor McGonagall shook his head: "There is no way. If Lockhart is left alone, he will definitely find a way to cause trouble and make Luke's already difficult things even more difficult. Although I can't help him catch this person. But. It can still be done to help him reduce a little trouble."
There is Lockhart's way of going in opposite directions for the same destination, and he and Luke are thinking about the same thing, but if they don't work together, they can only hinder each other.
So it would be better to find a reason to keep Lockhart from getting out of bed for a while. This will save Luke less trouble.
Anyway, it is impossible to attend classes during this period, and students must be under closed management.
Then it is not that important whether the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor can teach the class.
"Of course, I didn't expect...he would agree." Professor McGonagall said with a strange expression, "I thought he would refuse...Has he always been so brave?"
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