There was no doubt about Luke's abilities.
The professors' vision is not strictly credible. After all, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor has had a big problem for two consecutive years. The higher the grade, the more the students understand this rule. As time goes by, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professors every year will be worse than the previous ones.
Gradually, this gap became quite obvious.
When it comes to Lockhart, he's just a loser.
As for Luke, although everyone is not very clear about his strength, word of mouth says that Luke is very strong. The three students are like tigers, so it doesn't matter whether Luke has shown his strength or whether he is really strong.
He is already a strong man in the eyes of the students.
However, they would understand if Luke was asked to take over for a few classes, or even for a month. After all, from the way their parents, as adult wizards, expressed their expressions of disbelief when talking about the position of Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts when joking with their family members, they could guess that it would be difficult to find a successor for this position.
But, even so, for Luke, a second-year student, to directly become the professor of Defense Against Dark Arts, they still felt quite surprised and... suspicious.
"Luke Gaunt? Professor?"
Theodore Nott did not deliberately raise his voice, but in the silent hall, even the normal loudness was enough for everyone to hear clearly.
"What are you doing? Can second-year students become professors?"
Theodore's tone was full of doubts, doubts about Luke, doubts about the professors, and doubts about himself.
Luke is too strong? Are professors blind? Am I a waste?
Such thoughts did not only appear in Theodore's mind alone. Compared with him, the senior and more pretentious students had more doubts about this point.
Whether they are noble students or other students, they all know that being a professor at Hogwarts is a pretty good job after graduation. Although it is quite hard, the social status and economic income are not low.
Especially for aristocratic students, you must know that nearly a hundred years ago, basically everyone in this school, from the principal, vice principal, to other teachers, was surrounded by twenty-eight families.
Except for a few families like Ollivander who focus on making wands and rarely get involved in educational matters, they basically find ways to insert their own people into Hogwarts.
It's certainly much better now. Dumbledore is considered a ruined aristocrat. Snape's mother was a noble, but he was a mixed-race. From the ratio of nobles to non-nobles among the professors at Hogwarts, we can also see the change in strength between nobles and non-nobles.
Of course, it is also closely related to Dumbledore's own style and ideas.
Some aristocratic students with more flexible minds had more thoughts in their minds after being surprised.
Dumbledore was finally willing to let the nobles install teachers in the school? Is this a compromise on his part? So will Dumbledore show more kindness to purebloods in the future?
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They took Dumbledore's scent as a signal.
However, the matter is not conclusive, and they are not sure.
After a brief moment of surprise and doubt, the students finally let go of the matter.
Some people were happy for Luke, while others were full of doubts about Luke.
But what is done is a done deal and they have no ability to change it. So I can only look at it with suspicion and observe.
The next day, the fourth grade students will receive Professor Gunter's first lesson.
The twins have smiles on their faces, giving confidence to those around them. But my heart was beating. They tried a lot of insinuations with Luke last night, but unfortunately they didn't get any information.
If Luke wanted to keep it secret, then the twins really wouldn't be able to ask much.
But he also told George and Fred Ming that he was going to give everyone a big surprise in class tomorrow. What kind of teaching methods can make everyone feel fresh and new?
In the twins' ears, the big cakes drawn by Luke were transformed into a sentence almost simultaneously.
"I'm ready for the whole big job!"
Thinking of this, the twins couldn't help but swallowed. Both of them are also keen on this sport. After all, the most common inventions of these two people are prank props.
But they all understand Luke's character. If he doesn't make a sound, he will be nothing, but if he makes a sound, he will be astonishing. If you don't do it, forget it. If you do it, you will be afraid of killing everyone.
The other students didn't think as deeply as these two people thought. They just had simple suspicions about Luke.
So, in a nervous mood, fourth grade students from four colleges were walked into the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom at the same time.
"Speaking of which, why have the locations of classes changed?"
Angelina looked at the extraordinarily large classroom in front of her and asked Fred beside her with some confusion.
Fred didn't need to think too much: "There are more students. We used to have classes with Slytherin, but now we have four colleges to have classes together, and the original classroom seems very crowded."
Angelina nodded upon hearing this. In fact, she didn't care about this kind of thing at all, she was just looking for a chance to chat with Fred.
However, the conversation between the two of them was still heard by another person.
"Then...why do we have to bring students from four colleges together for classes?"
A loud and steady voice sounded behind Fred. Fred turned his head and looked over and said with a smile: "Of course Luke doesn't have that much time to attend classes separately."
After all, Luke is a student. In addition to teaching, he must also have his own learning tasks. Even if the other professors would take advantage of the fact that everyone was online at the same time, based on Fred's understanding of Luke, I'm afraid Luke would not relax his demands on him.
"Don't worry, Cedric." George smiled and patted the tall boy on the shoulder, "Luke is reliable in doing things. Since he has concluded this mission, he won't play tricks on us. "
"Even if it's Lake Lane, you will have a good time. You won't feel aggrieved. Relax, no matter how bad it is, it won't be more embarrassing than when Lockhart asked you to perform a play on the podium."
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"Or do you like the feeling of playing a werewolf?"
There was a bit of ridicule in George's tone, but he was telling the truth. After all, no matter how bad Luke was, no one thought he would be worse than Lockhart.
If it does, it's over. The students really have to go to Luo with their swords in hand, argue their case with Dumbledore, and then ask him whether it was intentional or accidental.
Let’s hope Luke doesn’t disappoint.
After nodding, Cedric was actually thinking not only about what Luke should do to teach the Defense Against the Dark Arts class well, but more importantly, how Luke could remain a professor. What prestige should it have?
Why did Lockhart act like he was giving a defense during class and the students had to endure it? In addition to the issues of credits and failing courses, the simplest and most important point is. Lockhart is an adult wizard. He is older and more knowledgeable than any of the students here. Looks like a professor.
Therefore, the students maintain the most basic respect for him.
And what about Luke? He is only a second-year student. If everyone plays well with him and there is no sense of distance, then the dignity that a professor should have will naturally be greatly reduced.
Just like a teacher sometimes lets students come forward to give lectures. Even if the students below have a real teacher next to them, they will be even more presumptuous because the person lecturing above them is a classmate they are familiar with.
Luke...how to prevent this from happening?
Cedric was full of curiosity and had only a basic understanding of Luke as a person. Ernie McMillan, his junior fellow student who had a good relationship with him, said good things about Luke in front of him all day long. He himself and Luke were friends and occasionally exchanged magic together in the morning. He admired Luke's knowledge and insight from the bottom of his heart.
But the relationship between the two people is not close friends. Because Cedric didn't express approval or disapproval of Luke's idea.
He himself had no political aspirations and did not join Luke as a possible political group.
Cedric saw clearly. Luke has gathered a group of like-minded classmates. When they graduate, that's when Luke officially raises his flag.
But Cedric knew very well that it would be wisest not to get involved in such things. At least that's what he thinks. As a staff member of the Ministry of Magic, his father taught him the wisdom of survival: 'It is better to stand on both sides than to stand on one side, and it is better to stand on both sides than to stand at neither.' '
As long as you have enough ability, no matter who the winner is, they will all rely on you. Don’t be afraid even if you are suppressed for a while. After the situation stabilizes, higher positions will still be occupied by capable people.
This is Cedric's survival wisdom.
Therefore, he politely declined Luke's offer of an olive branch, but he was not too absolute and always left an opening for himself to enter the game at any time.
As Cedric was thinking wildly, Luke walked in, wearing a black cloak with a green interior. The inner lining of the cloak was trimmed with silver. On the collar of his white shirt, there was the snake emblem of the Gaunt family. .
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Defense Against the Dark Arts!"
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Luke greeted everyone with a relaxed expression.
Seeing his relaxed expression, all the students couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. They were quite afraid of seeing a professor who looked nervous and couldn't even speak clearly.
It's not like they haven't seen students helping professors teach. Don't say what you say is convincing. It would be nice to be able to speak clearly and not just tossing and turning over and over again like a cart wheel.
And now, at least Luke wasn't acting like their worst fears.
"Okay, it seems that everyone is looking forward to me giving you lessons!"
Luke stood on the podium, glanced around the group of students who were generally two years older than him, and said with a smile.
Then, he did not give the students who were familiar with him below a chance to answer the question, but waved his hands and said: "Now, everyone, please free up the center of the classroom. We need enough space."
The students didn't know why, but they still slowly and playfully made an open space.
George and Wes came, and even Cedric didn't look very good. But now the students' performance was within their expectations.
To be honest, being able to get out of the way obediently already established Luke's authority.
But Luke didn't rush or rush him, he had a smile on his face, as if he didn't care at all.
Several Slytherin students shook their heads silently. They originally thought that Luke would show off his skills, but what they didn't expect was that he couldn't even handle this kind of thing well, so there was really nothing to look forward to.
But Luke did not seem to be in a hurry. After everyone finally made enough space, he gently waved the wand in his hand. The ground began to rise upwards, and soon a long platform was built.
On the side of the platform are carved a soaring eagle, a lion roaring upward, a badger grinding its teeth and sucking blood, and a snake waiting for an opportunity.
Moreover, these four animals are not fixed. But it changes at any time on the side. Sometimes it’s a confrontation between a lion and a badger, sometimes it’s a fight between an eagle and a snake...
With a simple show of his hand, some students did show respect for Luke. After all, this is a world that worships the strong. With this skill alone, Luke's transformation skills are much better than theirs.
"Everyone should know what this stand is used for."
After Luke completed his transformation, he smiled and said to the excited students.
"Wizard's duel! Luke! Is our first lesson going to be a wizard's duel?!"
The speaker was a student from the Lion Academy who had dealt with Luke and was also a pure-blood noble. It’s just that I’m not that familiar with Luke.
Luke nodded and said: "That's right, you won't take the exam this year anyway, and the foundation is really a bit poor. It is important to supplement theoretical knowledge, but the unity of knowledge and action is also a principle that must be fulfilled."
"So, for the rest of this school year, wizard duels will also become our important course tasks in the Defense Against Dark Arts class..."
Before Luke finished speaking, there was a burst of cheers from below.
The students started discussing and bragging, completely ignoring Luke above.
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Luke was still smiling, but George and Fred, who were familiar with him, couldn't help but shrink their necks.
"Okay! Let's not discuss it now!"
After Luke added a loud spell to himself, he continued: "Since you are so excited, let's not waste any time."
With that said, Luke himself walked down from the podium, stepped on the steps, and stood elegantly at one end of the duel stage.
And when he stood there, the students below were stunned for a moment, and then the discussion became more heated.
There are many people paying attention to this class.
Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and even Snape took the time to walk outside the door and listen to what was going on inside.
"It looks like Luke really needs some training."
Snape sneered.
He knew that one student could never suppress a group of students who were bigger than himself. Although Luke is strong, in comparison, he is not that prestigious.
but……
"This group of students deserves more education. Is this how they treat a professor?"
Snape's voice was cold, and anyone familiar with him knew that he was really angry.
Although Luke fought back against him in various ways, standing on the podium was the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor that all their professors recognized. He was unhappy enough to have Luke take this position that he was not even qualified for...
"Professor Dumbledore, let me go in and ask the students to calm down." Snape said quickly, "Don't make things too difficult for Luke. He is a child himself."
Professor McGonagall rolled her eyes, and then you can justifiably take over the position of substitute professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, right? You have been asked to teach a whole grade, why are you still so greedy!
but……
"I agree, Dumbledore, this is indeed a bit difficult for Luke."
Professor McGonagall didn't want Luke to suffer this injustice. After all, my own children feel sorry for themselves. It may be a bit ironic to say this to others, but Luke is indeed still a child!
But unlike them, Dumbledore said nothing.
Compared to Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall, Dumbledore had a deeper understanding of the evil and decisive aspects of Luke's nature.
Professor McGonagall is more exposed to Luke's kindness. Snape's contact was more with Luke's money.
None of them knew what Luke would do in this situation.
But Dumbledore knew.
Although Dumbledore hasn't seen what happened in the classroom yet, he can already guess what Luke will do.
So without saying a word, he just took out his wand and waved it gently, so that the wall blocking their sight became transparent. Through the wall, the three people clearly saw Luke standing on the duel stage.
Neither Snape nor Professor McGonagall spoke.
At this time, Luke spoke.
"Okay, are there any students who would like to come up and demonstrate the basic rules of wizard duels with me?"
Luke's voice was particularly loud, and the students below were also very noisy.
"I come!"
Finally, the Lion Academy student who seemed particularly excited before jumped to the opposite side of Luke.
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"I will be your opponent!"
Under the duel stage, there were clapping, cheering, booing, and whistles.
The boy opposite looked extremely excited and his face was red.
Luke, on the other hand, looked indifferent, and the wand in his hand was shaking slightly, looking careless.
The two people walked to the center of the duel stage. After bowing to each other, the two people put their wands in front of their eyes, and then shook them violently. This was considered to have completed the exchange of duel postures.
After turning around and walking seven steps, when they were still some distance away from the end of the duel platform, the two people turned around and got into a duel stance.
Below, Fred shouted fearfully: "3."
"2!"
"1!"
"Fire Bear..."
"boom!"
There was a loud noise, and the boy from the Lion Court had already hit the wall heavily.
But there was an obvious dent in the wall, which was first cast with a spell to reduce the damage.
But even so, after he landed, his face was still pale, and he obviously suffered a huge impact.
The students who were originally cheering opened their mouths in astonishment.
All they had seen was Luke waving his wand. There were no words or expressions of exertion. It just gently threw out a red light.
Then, this duel enthusiast who was also a famous fourth grader lost his ability to fight.
"Okay, let's move on to the next classmate. It's a pity that this classmate couldn't share the posture at the end of the battle with me."
Luke shook his head with regret: "Such a duel... is not complete."
