The duel club was soon opened.
The little wizards gathered in the auditorium, discussing with great interest who would give them dueling lessons.
"I think it will be Professor Flitwick. I heard he was a dueling champion when he was young."
Hermione said excitedly. She had always had a good relationship with Professor Flitwick, which was certainly due to Hermione's outstanding grades in the Charms class, but Professor Flitwick himself was also a professor who was very popular with young wizards.
"Professor Custer is also possible, right? You heard what he said in class, he can deal with a giant dragon!"
Neville was also talking on the sidelines. Since Aaron took over the potions class, Neville's back is now straighter when he walks on the road, as if Aaron's class has the effect of supplementing calcium.
Therefore, he can be said to be full of affection for Aaron - after all, it was Aaron's appearance that helped him escape Snape's misery.
"Professor Custer didn't say that. He said that he was able to defeat the dragon because of luck. Professor Custer doesn't like lies that cut off the beginning and end."
Hermione defended herself in a low voice. She felt that Aaron was already comprehensive enough and could do everything so well. If he was still proficient in dueling -
Is it really possible for one person to be that omnipotent?
Hermione was secretly looking forward to it.
Finally, under the eyes of everyone, Gilderoy Lockhart made his debut.
He walked slowly from the door with elegant steps. Perhaps in order to regain his lost popularity, Lockhart looked particularly grand today - he was obviously well prepared.
Lockhart walked very slowly. As he walked, he displayed his signature smile at 360 degrees, so that it took him almost five minutes to walk from the door to the middle of the auditorium.
"I'm really afraid that he might get a leg cramp without paying attention."
Ron whispered to Harry.
Finally, Lockhart stood in the center of the auditorium. After a meaningless nonsense, Lockhart invited his partner for today:
"Professor Severus Snape!"
Snape came out of the corner, his face as gloomy as if he had just faced the monster in the Chamber of Secrets.
"I will work with Professor Snape to show you the necessary measures we should take when encountering danger. These are as familiar to me as drinking water, but they are still very important and unfamiliar to you. ."
"Hell, doesn't he realize why we are unfamiliar with defensive techniques?"
Ron couldn't help but complain.
"Next, let us demonstrate to everyone, the wizard duel!"
All the young wizards' eyes immediately locked on Snape and Lockhart.
The two of them stood up and held their wands tightly - Lockhart did it meticulously and his movements were in place, while Snape was completely confused.
They looked like two Western gunmen walking a distance away from each other, back to back.
"...Okay, in the next three counts from the count down, we will each cast the first spell - of course, it will not be fatal. I think any injury to one of us will be very serious for everyone. Loss."
Lockhart introduced the rules volubly.
"I can't see," Ron whispered.
"Three, two, one!"
Lockhart entered.
"Expelliarmus!"
Lockhart was stunned.
The whole place was completely silent, so quiet that one could even hear the heartbroken voices of many little witches——
Professor, it turns out you are such a good person.
This was probably the sentiment of many people present. Hermione even covered her face, wondering how she could have fallen in love with such a guy before.
"Ahem, ahem."
Lockhart struggled to stand up. Even at this stage, he was still working hard:
"Everyone, ahem, you've all seen the mistake I made. It was a disarming spell. As you can see, my wand flew out. Oh, thank you, Miss Brown..."
"Of course, if I want to stop it, it will be effortless. Professor Snape's intention is too obvious. Of course, I think the little wizards need it."
"Mr. Lockhart."
Snape opened his mouth and said in his cold, slightly drawled voice:
"Should we let the students practice on their own?"
"Of course, of course, let the students experience it for themselves..."
Lockhart then stepped off the stage and paired up the young wizards.
When he was ready to pair up Ron and Harry...
Snape interrupted him: "We have seen too many combinations of these two. I think we should make some changes. Weasley, I will go with Finnigan. As for Potter..."
Harry leaned towards Hermione with a look of horror on his face.
However, Snape said: "Malfoy! Come on, let's see what kind of person you can make the famous Mr. Potter!"
Next, practice begins.
However, due to Lockhart's complete lack of ability to control the field, the practice was chaotic and accidents occurred frequently:
Ron's bad wand almost sent Seamus away, Malfoy's sneak attack made Harry dance on his feet, Hermione and Millicent struggled with each other - of course, with Millicent's size, it was completely Hermione. Min was abused unilaterally.
The demons danced wildly and there was chaos.
"Okay, okay, the curse will stop immediately!"
At this time, Aaron came out from the corner.
He first lifted the curse from Harry, and then used one hand to pull Millicent away from Hermione.
"Oh, Professor Custer! It turns out you have been hiding in the corner watching the fun." Snape said in a sinister tone.
"Just passing by." Aaron pulled Neville up from the ground and said with a smile.
"Then, the distinguished Professor Custer must have some brilliant insights when he comes to this small club?"
"No insights, just some suggestions."
Aaron said in a personable manner: "I thought the students' basic skills were too poor, agility, precision, reaction... they didn't master these most basic things in a duel."
"Oh? What solution does Professor Custer have?"
"Muggle duel." Aaron said with a smile: "I think students can do some exercises in this area besides practicing spells. This can not only exercise their body, but also cultivate their reaction ability when encountering danger..."
"Ha, a Muggle duel! What's the way to duel? Throw away the wand and use two swords to show each other? With all due respect, this is not much different from a baboon." Snape said sarcastically.
"I didn't say that, but I do hope they learn some key points in swordsmanship, which are also applicable in wizard duels."
Aaron countered: "Besides, I remember that you grew up in a Muggle community, Professor, so you should know that Muggles now duel with guns."
"It seems that Professor Custer really has something to say..."
Snape took a few steps closer and said coldly:
"But I think I should have taught you, right? Ten thousand whims are no better than one hands-on practice. If you really think that the Muggle dueling method has merit, why not show it to everyone in person?"
Aaron pretended to be humble and said: "The demonstration is fine, but who will be my opponent?"
Snape smiled coldly: "What? Don't you dare to fight against your former teacher? I don't remember you being such a respectful teacher."
Aaron smiled, but there was a rare arrogance in that smile.
"I think I'm going to say..."
He took off his cufflinks and turned them into a long sword:
"Please enlighten me!"
