Homecoming from Hogwarts

Clang!
A clear clanging sound resounded throughout the auditorium. In full view of everyone, Neville jumped up with a sharp look and drew a sword from his waist.

It was a sword without any extra carvings, but its edge was shining with cold light. Under the sunlight, the sharp blade emitted a bright glow like holy light!

At this moment, time seemed to be stretched.

Almost all the young wizards showed ridiculous expressions when Neville drew out his sword. The students stared at Neville, and most of them thought that Neville had a problem with his brain!

Before this school year, if the students had to choose the weakest, most incompetent student from Gryffindor, then there is no doubt that Neville would be elected with a high vote, and I am afraid that even Neville himself would "nominate himself".

However, since the beginning of this semester, or to be more precise, during the time when Hermione Granger was attacked and hospitalized, Neville became different after he returned from a trip out of school with Professor Dumbledore.

Neville's return surprised everyone.

People could no longer see the timid shadow of his past. The former laughing stock of Gryffindor had been transformed through some unknown process and became confident and optimistic.

Of course, those who are close to him know why Neville has undergone such a drastic change.

If it was Neville from before, Harry would definitely not feel at ease if Professor Brain sent him into the field, even though he had performed well in some of the training content in physical education class.

After Neville's personality changed drastically and he had some of the shadow of Fred and George, he was able to reach the top level in all kinds of training in physical education classes. Therefore, when Professor Brain pointed out Neville's general, Harry did not question anything.

However, when Neville pulled out a silver sword that was only equipped with armor in the castle in front of everyone, Harry's mentality collapsed.

Is Neville crazy?!
Harry stared at Neville, who flew into the air with a calm and composed look, and thought frantically in his heart.

This is a good opportunity to defend the honor of Hogwarts and Gryffindor and to undermine the prestige of the Ministry of Magic. Why is Neville suddenly acting stupid again?
Draco also stared at Neville Longbottom in astonishment.

However, compared to Harry, he didn't think Neville Longbottom was being stupid.

He still remembered the days when Hermione Granger had just been chosen as the Champion, and with his tacit approval, Pansy had played some little pranks on her.

This caused a violent reaction from Neville Longbottom during physical education class.

At that time, this guy pulled out the swords worn by the armor in the physical education classroom and pointed them at him.

It seemed like a very funny behavior, but Draco still remembered that he did feel an unusual sharpness from Neville's action of drawing his sword and pointing it at him!

Draco glanced at Professor Blaine above the auditorium and saw a calm and unsurprised face.

Professor Brain also witnessed the scene where Neville drew his sword during the physical education class, so Longbottom changed his career at the suggestion of Professor Brain?
The faculty and staff of Hogwarts were equally shocked.

Perhaps Dumbledore was the only one who felt this more deeply.

Dumbledore's deep blue eyes not only showed astonishment at Neville drawing his sword in the duel, but also an unusual sharpness.

Godric Gryffindor's sword hung in his office. It was a magical weapon that he was very familiar with. However, at this moment, he actually felt the same aura from the magic sword held by Neville as the Sword of Gryffindor!

Moved
Neville, who had reached the highest point, raised his sword high, and began to chop down with a dazzling white light.

Umbridge, who was caught off guard by the oppressive and fierce attack of the three young wizards from Hogwarts, looked back in fear.

Neville's high-raised, shining silver sword made Umbridge, who was panicking because she thought she was going to be attacked, look confused for a moment, but then she realized what was happening and smiled grimly.

This furry kid took out a sword?

He was going to cut himself with the sword?!

It was so funny that Umbridge almost laughed out loud, and the levity of the mood even gave her a long performance.

She gritted her teeth as she already had no time to fight back, and the tip of her wand that quickly returned to her defense glowed with a deep blue light!
Time returned to its normal flow rate.

Neville suddenly let out a loud shout. After practicing privately for a long time, he had already adapted to the speed at which mithril absorbed magic power. He released the control of his own magic power and allowed the magic power to flow into the silver sword endlessly!
With the blessing of magic, the silver sword in Neville's hand was completely submerged in the clear light, as if Neville was holding a bright moon in his hand!

Boom!

It is hard to describe the brilliance when the silver light and blue light collide.

Umbridge's ferocious expression froze at the moment of the blow, and her eyes, which were covered with swollen eye bags, showed fear.

In that thousandth of a second, she could feel an absolutely irresistible force crushing her magic.

Moreover, the power was still strong after her magic was dissipated. She could feel the power rushing into her wand, and her wand transmitted pain and wailing to her. Snap!
Umbridge watched helplessly as her wand exploded into pieces under the impact of the silver-white light. Before she could even utter a cry of heartache, she was blown away by the powerful gust of air caused by the explosion, and rolled over and crashed into a huge pillar in the hall.

Dumbledore suddenly raised a finger, and Umbridge's body in time and space, which was violently slamming into the pillar, suddenly hovered in the air.

Fear and unspeakable shame bit her heart like a poisonous tongue. Umbridge glared at Blaine and Dumbledore at the front of the hall with hatred, then rolled her eyes and forced herself to faint.
The young wizards watched Umbridge slowly fall to the ground and lie there motionless.

The silence that seemed to last forever was suddenly broken. Every little wizard was cheering and roaring. Even the faculty and staff were applauding and cheering for the three little wizards.

“This is definitely going to be a great duel!”

Professor Flitwick jumped onto the stage, raised his hands high, and cheered shrilly,

"Oh, that's amazing, such perfect cooperation, even when I was young I couldn't handle it, oh, well done, Luna!"

"He shouldn't be nosy!"

Harry yelled,
"She should have been allowed to crash into it, and let her stay in St. Mungo's for a few more months. Oh, this sword is so beautiful, I am impressed by you, Neville!"

Harry shouted, showing the watch on his wrist to Fred and George.
"Less than ten seconds! See? I knew it!"

But Fred and George ignored Harry. They followed the little wizards and rushed onto the stage to hug Neville, Hermione and Luna!

"It's amazing!"

Professor McGonagall wiped her eyes happily.

"Mr. Longbottom, that last sword was very powerful. In my opinion, it has the style of Gryffindor. I want it. Is it not inappropriate to add points now?"

At least two hundred little wizards rushed onto the stage. They surrounded Neville, Hermione and Luna, cheering loudly and praising them. This grand scene was truly rare to see.

"See, Professor Blaine!"

Neville, surrounded by the crowd, held up the sword of Gryffindor. He stood on tiptoe over the crowd and called out to the smiling man at the staff table,

"I can handle it, Professor!"

But the little wizards surrounding Neville couldn't hear what he was shouting. They happily lifted Neville up and threw him into the air.

"So to say--"

Dumbledore turned to look at Amosta and asked softly,

"The sword in Mr. Longbottom's hand came from you, Amosta?"

"Oh, the spoils from my early exploration of ruins would be a complete waste in my hands, and I unexpectedly discovered that Mr. Longbottom seemed to have a talent in this area, so I encouraged him to try to follow the path of Godric Gryffindor."

Amosta smiled calmly and spoke evasively.

Dumbledore sighed inwardly and stopped asking questions. He looked at Madam Pomfrey.

"Poppy, could you please check Umbridge? Although this is an accident, Hogwarts cannot ignore it after all."

Although she was very reluctant, Madam Pomfrey obeyed the order.

Looking at Umbridge being carried on a stretcher, Lucius's deep eyes were full of mercy.

Under the calm gaze of Amosta and Dumbledore, Lucius came up to them.

"We'll have to wait and see whether the school board will let go of what happened today. Hogwarts will pay a heavy price for its arrogance today."

"I suppose so--"

Amosta smiled coldly,

"I've been looking forward to this for a long time."

(End of this chapter)