Ancient Warlocks at Hogwarts

At breakfast the next day, Ron also announced the news of the Duel Club to the students of the other three colleges in the auditorium.

Many young wizards from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff expressed great interest on the spot, but most of the Slytherin people were hesitant because the club's instructor was Sirius, who was born in Gryffindor. .

Fortunately, Professor McGonagall came out to stand up for Ron. Although she was also the Head of Gryffindor, she was also the Vice-Principal of Hogwarts. Even the Slytherin students believed in this lady's fairness.

It was precisely because of Professor McGonagall's guarantee that Ron was suddenly crowded with people, and everyone was clamoring to join the dueling club.

Seeing that the situation had become a bit chaotic, Andre had to use amplifying spells to shout: "Don't worry, everyone, the duel club won't start until next week. If you want to join, you can come to Ron Way before Sunday." Sly register, and after the list is finalized next Monday, we will notify you of the specific class time."

These words instantly silenced the noisy scene. Professor McGonagall also glanced at Andre approvingly, and then she said to the students: "As for the registration, you can go to Wes in the evening or after class. Mr. Lai, as for now, I think you should fill your stomachs first, class will start soon."

Thanks to Professor McGonagall's usual majesty, the auditorium finally restored its previous order, and the little wizards returned to their respective houses' long tables.

At this time, the owls delivering messages also flew in from the gate one after another.

"Everyone was so enthusiastic just now." Ron was still immersed in his previous emotions. This was also the first time that he had so many students listen to him. However, it was obvious that he was a little too nervous. Even now, both of his calves are still numb. Didn't completely stop shivering.

"Yes." Andre nodded, and then looked at the group of owls. Today is Thursday, and Hagrid should have almost completed the two boxes.

Just as he was thinking this, Harry reminded: "Look, it's Hedwig, it must be Hagrid's letter."

"Hagrid has already prepared the box. Let's pick it up if we are free in the afternoon." Taking the envelope from Hedwig's mouth, Andre opened it, took a look at it, and said to the three of them.

"But there are Herbology and Defense Against the Dark Arts classes in the afternoon, and it will be already past five o'clock by the time we finish class." Hermione frowned.

Andre also remembered that today's classes were indeed a bit tight, so he said: "Then I'll go alone. Isn't it a transfiguration class later? I just don't have to go."

The matter was settled like that. After eating, Harry and the three of them took their textbooks to the Transfiguration classroom, while Andre walked out of the castle alone.

On the way to Hagrid's hut, he also stopped by the trail where Flint was attacked. Unfortunately, he still didn't find any useful clues. Presumably, this place had probably been dug up several times by the school's professors. All over the place, if there was really anything valuable, it would have been taken away by them long ago.

When he arrived at Hagrid's place, the hybrid giant took out two brown leather suitcases. From the appearance, the style looked a bit like the suitcases that were popular more than ten years ago.

But of course Andre would not be demanding about this. Anyway, the wizarding world has never been very normal in dressing up. Carrying an outdated suitcase will not attract other people's attention.

"How is it?" Hagrid rubbed his big hands and asked nervously, "Are you satisfied?"

Andre smiled and nodded: "Awesome, Hagrid, and I think these two boxes are very strong."

"Of course," Hagrid said proudly, "I dare not say anything else, but you can definitely rest assured about the sturdiness of these two boxes."

"Thank you, Hagrid." Andre thanked him solemnly after putting the box into his space pocket.

Hagrid waved his hand indifferently and said: "You're welcome. In the end, this matter was caused by me. If I hadn't brought Norbert back last semester, I wouldn't have caused you such trouble."

Andre didn't think there was any trouble in this matter. If he hadn't had the idea of ​​conquering Norberta at the beginning, he could have given the little female dragon to Ron's brother Charlie according to the original plot.

And now that he has accomplished his previous goal with the holy mistletoe he got by accident, he has made a profit after all.

"Then I'll go back to the castle first. I have a Potions class later. I don't want to be late for Professor Snape's class, as that will definitely have no good consequences."

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Gryffindor common room at night.

"Dozens of people have already signed up with me, and I'm worried that Sirius won't be able to handle it when there are too many people." Hermione said, holding a piece of parchment with names written on it.

Although everyone reported their names to Ron, in the end it was still up to the little witch to carefully write down these people one by one.

Andre was not worried about this. He said: "Don't worry, at worst, it will be divided into several grades just like other classes, and everyone's level is different. If they are taught together, it will definitely be chaotic."

"Sirius is already responsible for the Defense Against the Dark Arts class for the seventh grade. If he just adds another Duel Club class, that's okay, but if it's like what you said, I'm afraid he doesn't have that much time and energy. ." But Hermione didn't agree with Andre's idea.

"Well, I really didn't expect this. Maybe we can ask Professor Flitwick to join this club." Andre scratched his head. He had really forgotten that Sirius didn't just want to give them second-year students. Students attend class.

"Professor Flitwick?" Harry on the side was a little confused. In his impression, this short Charms teacher did not look like a wizard who was good at fighting.

Andre smiled and nodded: "Yes, don't underestimate Professor Flitwick. He was a duel champion when he was young."

"Is there such a thing?" Even Ron exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course," the little witch was dissatisfied with the two boys' questions. She said, "Professor Flitwick has mentioned this matter twice in Charms class. Don't you guys listen during class?"

Well, this is direct evidence. Harry and Ron will only be a little more serious when teaching specific spells in Charms class. When learning theoretical knowledge, they will inexplicably fall into a state as if they have drank the water of life and death. .

Andre naturally knew that most boys of this age were actually like this, and the results of the two of them could not be said to be bad, they were basically in a passing state, especially Harry, whose talent in spells was actually very good.

If Andre hadn't changed the plot, he would even be able to learn high-level white magic like the Patronus Charm next year.

"Okay, don't worry about the Duel Club for now. Today is the first day. There will definitely be more people signing up. When everyone who wants to participate on Sunday has registered, we will make a decision." See the serious Hermione Still wanting to continue scolding the two boys, Andre quickly changed the subject: "Let's take a look at the boxes Hagrid made. I'm going to cast the Seamless Stretching Charm on them tonight."

These words effectively attracted the attention of the three people. After all, a box with an interior space larger than Hagrid's hut is still curious.

"Is it the same procedure as what you did last year by sniffing the abdominal bag?" The little witch who also has a lot of experience in alchemy first asked the question.

"No, it's actually simpler than the bag I gave you. This involves the use of bird and snake bones. It's more adaptable to the Seamless Stretching Spell. It doesn't need to be used as much as sniffing the abdominal bag. Auxiliary magic is used to prevent property conflicts between materials and spells." Andre shook his head. Although the space props made from boxes will have a larger space than the pockets he tried before, the actual difficulty has not increased. big.

Harry and Ron didn't know much about alchemy, a magical knowledge that was not taught separately in schools, so after listening to Andre's words, they immediately asked: "Does that mean you can make the box now?"

"Theoretically there is no problem, but I don't plan to make it here. As you know, there are too many people in the common room. The box I made is to find a suitable living environment for Norbert. This cannot be done. Let the professors know," but Andre had no immediate plans to do it. He said, "I'm going to go to the Room of Requirement in the evening and finish it there."

This decision made Harry and Ron's eyes light up, and they obviously wanted to get involved.

"Are you planning to run out in the middle of the night again?" Hermione seemed to object.

"Don't worry, if the person who attacked Flint appears in front of me, then I will be eager to do so." Of course Andre knew that the little witch was worried about the attacker hiding in the dark, but he would not be afraid, even Voldemort's remnant soul can fight head-on, and when he was in Norway, he personally killed nearly ten dark wizards. If the attacker really showed up, who should pray to Merlin?

"Then I'll go too." Unable to persuade Andre, Hermione had no choice but to make her own request.

Andre didn't refuse. Even if the little witch didn't follow, Harry and Ron definitely wanted to go together.

After a few people finished chatting, it was almost time to go to bed.

Before returning to the boys' dormitory, Harry and the two of them specifically told Andre to wake them up.

At eleven o'clock at night, Andre got out of bed on time. In the late autumn night, the temperature was still a bit cool. He couldn't help shivering, and then quickly put on a robe.

After pushing Harry and Ron awake one by one, the three of them quietly slipped out of the dormitory.

As expected, the little witch was already waiting on the armchair in the lounge.

Andre didn't say anything, but just motioned for everyone to stand together, and then silently uttered a magic spell.

Several people walked through the doorway with ease and came to the front of the tapestry in the corridor.

The room chosen this time was still the one where Norbert was placed. After walking in, except for Andre, the other three people let out a small exclamation.

"Is this Norberta?" Ron's teeth even trembled a little, because the little female dragon that appeared in front of him was almost twenty feet (about six meters) long and looked like a monster.

"It has recently entered the growth stage and has grown a bit fast." Andre said: "When it first started school, it was only more than ten feet tall. Now I have to ask Hagrid to prepare two full bags of food every week to feed it."

"It won't wake up suddenly, will it?" Harry swallowed and quietly took a step back.

Hermione on the side said with a smile. "Don't worry, Norbert is obedient now. As long as Andre doesn't let it attack you, it won't even look at you."

She had followed Andre in here several times this semester, and it was clear that Norberta had been completely subdued, and was no different from Hagrid's fangs.

"Don't worry about Norbert. As long as you don't stab it with a sword a few times, it won't wake up." Andre had already taken out two brown lambskin boxes from his space pocket. .

"Is it enough to just have a traceless stretching spell?" The little witch also came over and asked curiously.

"No, the most basic stabilizing spell is still needed, but the most troublesome part is that I have to cast the Seamless Stretching Charm on every frame in the box, so that the box can create enough space." An Andre shook his head.

Although it is indeed very tiring to recite the Seamless Stretching Curse dozens of times, compared with the previous experience of making pockets, at least this time he skipped the process of anti-repelling spells, and the spell had to be applied little by little. The magical properties between the material and the Seamless Stretch Spell require much more energy than the current mechanical work.

"Okay!" After about forty minutes, the first box was finally covered with spells. Andre stretched himself and shouted a little excitedly.

The three people who were about to fall asleep sitting next to them also cheered up again and turned their attention to the box that looked the same as before.

"Want to give it a try?" Andre invited with a smile.

"Of course." Hermione was the first to stand up. She walked to the edge of the box and asked, "Are you going to get in directly?"

Andre nodded and then opened the box: "I'll go in first. If you want to take a look, just follow in."

After saying that, he stepped into the box first, but he forgot that the inside of this space prop was different from the Newt one he saw in the movie. There were no stairs here, so he fell on his butt in the next second. under.

Fortunately, there was a void-like barrier inside instead of a solid marble floor, so he was not injured.

He scratched his head in embarrassment and was about to stand up to remind the people outside to be careful, but a black figure immediately fell from the sky.

Andre subconsciously stretched out his hand to catch it. There was no doubt that this must be the little witch who had been a little impatient just now. He could tell from the soft touch, but he found that the position of his hand seemed to be different. Not very polite.

"You...you didn't tell me this would fall right off." Hermione jumped out of Andre's arms almost immediately, with a trace of blush still hanging on her face.

"Well, I didn't think about it either." Andre could only explain awkwardly.