Defense Against the Dark Arts class, this is the first class of the year.
In addition to whispering about the 'bet' between Dudley and Snape, the young wizards were also discussing what kind of person Professor Lupine was.
Especially today, the young wizards present were all from the same class as Dudley.
Before that, they experienced the garlicky Professor (Quirrell) who wore a cloth bag, and the self-righteous but incompetent Professor Peacock (Lockhart).
I don’t know what kind of person this year’s professor is.
I just hope it's not too bad, at least better than Lockhart.
When class was about to begin, Lupine arrived belatedly. He first smiled at the little wizards in the audience, and then placed his tattered suitcase on the desk.
Compared with the "showy" clothes of the previous professor, Professor Lu Ping's clothes are much simpler. Perhaps the word simple is a bit inappropriate. To describe it, it should be described as ragged. There are many patches on the large robe.
Perhaps this is his best piece of clothing.
Obviously, this professor's daily life is not satisfactory.
"Everyone, please put your books back in the drawer and take out your wands. Today's first Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson is a practical activity."
Practice? !
The little wizards' eyes lit up when they heard this. They had never taken a practical course on Defense Against the Dark Arts, if the 'Cornish Elf Incident' by their previous professor was counted.
"Please come with me, I think we should change places."
Although the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom is fixed, there are actually many free and spacious activity rooms nearby, which are generally used for practical Defense Against the Dark Arts courses. However, since someone put a curse on this course From now on, professors who have served over the years will rarely use those activity rooms.
It was six or seven years ago since it was last used.
Pushing the door open, a rotten musty smell came. Lu Ping just raised his wand and waved it. A small whirlwind mixed with water appeared out of thin air, sweeping away the dust, garbage and some unknown insects in the room. go out.
The activity room immediately took on a new look.
If a wizard were to do housekeeping services, they would definitely bring down the housekeeping companies all over England. It would be fast and clean.
Charm: Clean Up, a housekeeping charm that can be used to clean up.
Don't underestimate it just because it is a housework spell. Although most wizards, especially housewives, can do it, most wizards can only cast it and it is difficult to clean the target. Therefore, this spell is generally only used for Do a shallow clean.
For Lupine to clean such a large classroom at a time, he must be at the level of a master.
"I saw my mother using it and she couldn't even clean the dishes in the kitchen."
"My dad once tried sweeping the floor with this charm and he made a mess in the house that took my mum and me three hours to clean up. It was a disaster."
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The little wizards were chattering and discussing. Lupine showed off his skills. A simple spell made the little wizards look at him with admiration.
Invisibly, the majesty of the professor is also established.
Once this person is successful, everything he says makes sense.
What poverty?
That's called thrift.
Haven't you heard of it? Three years of new life, three years of old life, and another three years of mending.
You see, Professor Lupine knows how to live a good life.
"Something capable." Ron whispered in Harry's ear: "At least he is more reliable than someone like Lockhart."
Probably only Dudley and Hermione in their disciplinary team could do it.
Hmm. Maybe that guy named Cedric can too.
Although Cedric joined the disciplinary team, he rarely participated in the activities of the disciplinary team because he needed to pass the exam this year. But his occasional appearances had already let the other members of the disciplinary team know that he was an excellent wizard, a very good one.
Harry nodded in agreement: "I bet there is no Defense Against the Dark Arts professor worse than Lockhart."
But Harry is still too young.
It’s too early to say this.
"Now, everyone, come to me." Lupine said, pointing ahead, there was nothing there.
With another wave of the wand, an old wardrobe appeared.
When Lupine walked to the closet, the closet suddenly began to shake and make a banging sound.
The sudden sound startled the little wizard standing in front.
"Don't worry, don't worry about the kids."
Lupine clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention, and then calmly knocked on the door of the old wardrobe: "There is a Boggart inside."
Boggart, a magical creature (dark magic creature) that can constantly change its appearance. It is said to be a close relative of the devil. It is usually invisible and sometimes appears in the form of humans, animals, skeletons or devils. It likes to play pranks and takes the form of humans. Feeding on fear.
It is worth mentioning that Boggart also appears in the records of ordinary people and is a mythical creature. However, in the records of ordinary people, the Boggart is an ugly, black humanoid creature with large hands and feet, wearing shabby clothes.
"There used to be quite a lot of these things, but for some reason they have become less and less recently. This one was caught not long ago."
"Originally, they planned to drive it to the Forbidden Forest, but I kept it, just to use it for everyone's practical activities."
Bang bang bang.
At this time, the cabinet shook even more violently.
Lupine glanced at it and then said: "So, the first question of the first class, what is a Boggart?"
Hermione, the bully in primary school, was still the first to answer.
"It can shapeshift and appear in terrifying forms."
Lupine was very satisfied with Hermione's answer and generously awarded points to the discipline team.
Before class, Dumbledore specifically told him that in addition to the four houses, Hogwarts now also has a disciplinary group, which needs to be scored separately.
"How we should deal with Boggarts, the first and most important thing to do is to face the fear, face it with a smile, and don't be intimidated by fear."
"Think about what you fear most."
"What form will the Boggart appear in?"
Lupine gave everyone a few minutes to think.
"Remember laughter is the best way to defeat a Boggart, and willpower is the key to defeating a Boggart."
"If anyone is ready to be the first to challenge the Boggart, please step forward first."
Lupine looked around, but no one came forward, so he turned his attention to one of them.
"Robin Hood, you come first."
'Hahaha who would call Robin Hood such an old-fashioned name? '
Ron looked around happily, wanting to see what this Robin Hood looked like, and then he saw Lupine looking directly at him.
'? Gan! Could it be that you were calling me? ! '
(End of chapter)
