"It's a pity that I didn't get to see that duel. I thought it must have been a wonderful duel."
"But this also gave me an inspiration. Recently I am planning a secret event, which is guaranteed to surprise everyone."
Lockhart said this in his class more than once after hearing that Hermione single-handedly defeated the sixth-year prefect.
He knows how to use public opinion to attract other people's attention to himself. To be precise, he is very good at it.
Although in the end they often mess up due to various things, and then turn into sensationalism.
But there is no denying his ability.
"I guess everyone is wondering what it is."
Whenever he said this, Lockhart stopped talking and blinked, revealing a row of shining white teeth.
Seriously, he shouldn't be selling any shampoo. The sales of Potter's special shampoo have always been irreplaceable. No shampoo can replace it, although Lockhart is really trying hard to market it. , but the actual sales volume is really not that good, and only a small number of die-hard fans are willing to pay.
The right thing for Lockhart to do is to endorse toothpaste.
It's just like adding special effects teeth.
Lockhart's mysterious appearance really whetted the appetite of many young wizards. After all, he was a professor. Although his level was limited, he was not so boring that he would amuse them. But whenever they asked about Lockhart, When Hart arrived, the latter refused to reveal any more information.
"You'll find out Monday morning."
Lockhart said this, continuing to maintain a sense of mystery.
Monday morning came as promised, and when the members of the discipline team returned to the castle after their morning exercises, they suddenly saw a little wizard gathered around the bulletin board, reading the words on a piece of parchment that had just been nailed up.
"It's probably Lockhart's boring trick." Ron said with disdain: "Are you catching a bunch of foxes this time?"
The one who is most unhappy with Lockhart among the disciplinary team must be Ron. His mother and sister are both die-hard fans of Lockhart's books. He's not that obsessed with Lockhart, but his mother, Mrs. Weasley, has always been starstruck.
The Weasley family is not rich, and Lockhart's books are extremely expensive. Just the set of Lockhart books for the second year of school is a big expense. Even if Ron made a small fortune last year, it would still be far away. Far from closing this gap.
What's more, all the money Ron earned was spent on buying gifts for his family. He didn't even buy himself a new wand or a pet. He used the same old wand as Neville, but he used His brother's, Neville used his father's.
"You may be wrong about that." Dudley glanced at the content on the parchment and said softly, "He has done a good thing."
"Duelists Club? Host Lockhart?"
Hermione read out the contents on the parchment with a strange look on her face: "Duel? Lockhart? Him?"
The last word he said was full of contempt.
Hermione is a little witch who respects professors very much, provided that you have the ability or character to make her respect you.
Lockhart's abilities don't matter, but his character. Recently, there have been rumors about him from the senior students.
Hmm. The emotional kind.
Hermione is starting to collect evidence in this regard. Once it is confirmed, Lockhart will not be expelled from Hogwarts, but will be charged.
The crime of molesting an underage wizard in WEI is not light at all, and it is the same in the wizarding world. Even if you don't have to be imprisoned in Azkaban, you still have to go to the Wizengamot.
"Professors Snape and Professor Flitwick actually agreed?" Neville looked along the parchment.
There is also a line of small words below the organizer Lockhart, as well as Professor Snape and Professor Flitwick.
With so much emphasis on himself, it goes without saying that this notice must have been written by Lockhart.
"What kind of charm did that guy put on the professors?"
Forget it about Professor Flitwick. It is said that he was a duelist master in his youth and may be interested in the Duelist Club, but Professor Snape is not a person who likes excitement.
Harry knew this very well, and every time he went to his place for tutoring, it would never be a pleasant experience.
"I don't think Lockhart can cast advanced spells like the Ecstasy."
Ron played his role of complaining: "Maybe I agreed because I was bored to death."
"It seems that your brain has opened up. This may be the closest you have ever come to the truth, Mr. Romeo."
Malfoy sneered without mercy.
This is basically their daily routine, Ron is responsible for complaining, Malfoy is responsible for taunting him, and occasionally Harry is interspersed.
"Don't add any more weird nicknames to me! Be careful, I will teach you a lesson tonight and pluck out all the hair on your head that is worth nothing."
The first meeting of the Duelist Club is tonight.
"It's platinum, you uneducated jackass."
You said that the other Malfoy would never be angry, but would seize on the loopholes in your sentences to ridicule you, but when you mention his hair, he is 100% furious.
"I'm going to shove your red head up your ass."
"Come on, come on, who is afraid of whom?"
"It seems that everyone agrees to go, so get ready tonight." Dudley nodded, and suddenly said in a louder voice: "Harry."
It took a while before I heard Harry's reply of 'hmm'.
"Recently, you always look distracted during training. You often lose your mind, and I'm also absent-minded when I talk to you."
"You and Neville will duel alone tonight."
"Let me see if you have improved or regressed during this time."
Dudley was very dissatisfied with Harry's recent state and refused to say anything when asked. There must be something wrong with this situation.
The reason why Neville is arranged is because Neville has improved the most during this period.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the long dining table disappeared and a gilded stage appeared along one wall, lit by hundreds of candles floating above. The ceiling was once again as dark as velvet, and most of the students were here, huddled together, each holding his own wand and looking excited.
"Who will teach us dueling techniques in the first lesson?"
The little wizards were chattering and discussing.
"I guess it's Professor Flitwick, he was a dueling champion in his youth!"
Those who say this are usually young wizards from Ravenclaw.
"It must be Professor Snape. He is one of the strongest wizards I have ever seen."
This is usually said by Slytherin, and it must be in support of the dean of his own house.
Anyway, everyone could guess, and even Gryffindor called out Hagrid.
Ron jokingly said, "It can't be Lockhart himself, right?"
It's not like Lockhart doesn't even have this bit of self-awareness.
(End of chapter)
