Harry Potter and the Burnt Badger

I am very desperate. The sad things like "I failed in the elective course exam" have been swept into the trash can of memory. Who would have thought that there will be a "yesterday once more" in the next semester.

In full view of everyone, the small Bowtruckle was dancing on the tree stump, while constantly glancing at the buckle bag hanging on Munn's waist with its mischievous little eyes.

If Professor Kettleburn hadn't been watching, it would have rushed over and hugged the bag.

Of course, although this morning was far from happy, Moon and the others still ran to Hagrid's cabin as promised last night.Violet and Demi also followed. After chatting with Hagrid for a while in the hut, they returned to the castle together on the deadline for lunch. Each of them brought some food back to the common room. Enjoy here.

"I still have to go to astronomy class in the evening..." Gal held the bread in one hand and fiddled with his hair with the other, saying bitterly: "It's the first day of the new semester. Even if it's not the weekend, I still have to live like this. Dark?”

He slumped down on the sofa and stared at the ceiling above his head, "When will I graduate?"

Everyone was too lazy to pay attention to him. Gal was like this when he was sick. When he was happy, he wished he could study at Hogwarts until he was [-] years old. When he was unhappy, he wished he could pack up and leave tomorrow.

More importantly, everyone is the same when they get sick.

It’s just the eldest brother and the second brother.

Moon and Violet were still sitting on the sofa in front of the fireplace, with a bunch of sleeping snowballs lying in the middle. They hadn't seen each other for a summer vacation. This fair little guy was not that fat, and his figure was still the same. Stay slim.

However, even without the snowball blocking the way, the two people who had quickly finished their lunch would not have much interaction at the moment - Moon was reading a book, and he had almost not finished reading Lockhart's "Glorious History" ; Violet was also flipping through the book, but she was reading "The Quibbler."

Well, since the last time "The Quibbler" published the article arguing that Moon is not a human being, but a hybrid vampire who has lived for more than 100 years, Violet has subscribed to this newspaper and almost every issue. Read and never forget.

According to her own words, she just felt that the article was too nonsense and too interesting, so she wanted to see more of the outrageous nonsense that "The Quibbler" could come up with.But this still makes Munn unable to help but worry sometimes, what if one day Violet becomes his anti-fan leader...

The scene was really a bit too scary.

There were less than 10 minutes left before the afternoon class started. Milton, who had not been seen during the entire lunch break, suddenly ran back from the common room with a look of shock on his face.

"You will never believe it!" he swore, "Professor Lockhart released a cage of Cornish elves in the second-year Ravenclaw's Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and then disappeared. , ha! Those Cornish elves almost destroyed the entire Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom!"

As soon as these words came out, the common room immediately became silent. Almost everyone turned to look at Milton. A sixth-grade girl said in surprise: "This doesn't sound true. Professor Lockhart is here." , how did a classroom get demolished by a bunch of Cornish elves?”

"I swear, this is absolutely true." Milton curled his lips. "Nash told me this. He is a student of Ravenclaw. How can he still make mistakes about their college? I heard that it is not the case. If two smart little wizards had sneaked out to find someone for help, some students would have been injured long ago - even so, one boy's nose was torn into three pieces, and Pomfrey didn't know that at this moment Has Madam changed his nose back?"

Everyone's expressions became even more unacceptable. No one could believe that the famous Professor Lockhart could do such a thing. But soon, a little boy helped Lockhart find a reason. "Ha , I understand, Professor Lockhart must be hoping to train us in this way. After all, he teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts. What kind of learning can be faster than facing it in person? ?”

Violet's hand holding "The Quibbler" trembled. She looked blankly at the young wizards who had begun to discuss it enthusiastically, and suddenly felt that her world view had been greatly impacted.

How come the words my classmates say are more outrageous than the nonsense article in "The Quibbler"...

As if asking for help, Violet turned her attention to Moon. However, Moon was helpless - after all, he couldn't open the heads of the little wizards to see what was inside.

Of course, it wasn't just Violet, there were actually a few people in the common room raising similar questions.Although this kind of teaching accident occasionally occurs in other classes, it is usually due to the carelessness of the students themselves, and the professors are unable to take care of everyone at the same time. Like this, they have to be the first to cause a lot of trouble. If he slipped away, he would be considered the only one among the Defense Against the Dark Arts professors.

However, Lockhart is famous after all, so doubting voices will undoubtedly be refuted less and less.

Yes, who would think that a clever wizard who can deal with trolls, ghosts, and werewolves at will can't deal with a group of Cornish elves?

As a result, on the same night, when Moon and others returned to the common room after their astronomy class, they immediately found that everyone in the common room had become extremely silent. The atmosphere was like heaven and earth compared to that at noon. An underground.

A fifth-grade girl was sitting alone on the sofa in the corner, shedding tears silently. Not far from her, there were several little wizards sitting. Looking at their looks, they obviously wanted to go forward and comfort the girl, but they There was some hesitation.

Violet suppressed the remaining smile after laughing with Munn, handed the backpack to Keira beside her, and walked quickly towards the girl, "Hey - Antonia, what's wrong?"

Although Violet, who was cheerful, outgoing and generous, had never interacted with many people, she became more popular in the Hufflepuff girl circle. Seeing her coming over, Antonia felt aggrieved. He opened his clenched right hand, revealing the crystal pendant hidden inside that had been broken into several pieces.

At this time, Moon and the others had also learned the whole story from other little Hufflepuff wizards: The fifth-grade Hufflepuffs also had a Defense Against the Dark Arts class this afternoon - Professor Lockhart Repeating the same trick, he unleashed a swarm of Cornish elves, as if he knew nothing more than to test things about himself and close the door to release the elves.

In fact, these fifth grade wizards performed much better than the second grade wizards in the morning. They at least reacted immediately and launched a strong resistance.However, due to lack of actual combat experience, their resistance still paid a small price. For example, some people's robes were torn, and a few young wizards' books were also torn to pieces.

Antonia was also one of the unlucky ones. Two Cornish elves secretly tore off the necklace from her neck and threw it against the wall. The crystal necklace hanging on the silver chain was immediately knocked off. Broken into several pieces.

"I said I would help her repair it, but it was a birthday gift from Antonia's mother." Britt Spara, last year's fifth-grade girls' prefect, said helplessly: "And... her mother has passed away. ”

The little wizards who just returned to the common room looked at me and I looked at you. For a moment, they didn’t know what to say. Even the little wizards who were still defending Lockhart at noon were silent. On the lips.

If you compare yourself with others, it will be difficult for anyone to accept this kind of thing.

Moon sighed and turned to look at Violet and Antonia, only to find that under Violet's comfort, Antonia was holding her and sobbing loudly.

It turns out that Violet is really good at comforting people.But something like this can't happen just once and Violet can't be comforted.

He pinched his temples. It was best to leave this matter to Professor McGonagall and directly ban Lockhart from using dangerous teaching aids. This was justifiable.

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"Unfortunately, Moon, I'm afraid I can't do that." Professor McGonagall sighed. "Unless you report it to the Ministry of Magic, I cannot prohibit Professor Lockhart from using Cornish elves to teach - Both the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts have clear guidelines on what may be considered 'excessive' for classroom use. However, Cornish elves are not included in this list."

These words made Moon dumbfounded. He looked at Professor McGonagall blankly, "But, Professor, now these Cornish elves have caused real harm to other students."

"Based on the two accidents you just mentioned, this is not enough to determine that Professor Lockhart has caused a serious safety incident. I think you should know, Moon, that we will encounter this in any classroom. For risks more serious than this, whether it is due to your misoperation or something else, as long as it does not reach the level of a serious safety accident, I have no right to forcefully intervene."

Looking at Moon, who was frowning, Professor McGonagall gently shook his head, "I can understand your mood, Moon, but these have relevant regulations. Although I also...well, since there are current regulations , I can only act according to the rules.”

"I understand, Professor." Moon bowed, "Thank you for your patient answer."

He turned to leave, but Professor McGonagall suddenly stopped him, "By the way, Moon, about the dueling club that you and Professor Flitwick wanted to re-establish last semester-"

"Well, I will solve the problem with the advisor as soon as possible."

Moon replied quickly, but Professor McGonagall showed him a smile, "No, Moon, I think Professor Greengrass happened to know about this before leaving his job, and signed the contract for you. The signature of the advisor, so you only need to find a successor within this semester. Before that, starting from the weekend of the third week, the duel club can be officially confirmed to be established."

As she spoke, she pulled out a piece of parchment from a pile of documents behind her and handed it to Moon. "This is the approval document from the Duel Club."

Moon, who finally heard the good news, breathed a sigh of relief. He took the parchment and thanked Professor McGonagall. There was no doubt that Professor Greengrass would learn about this and sign his name. The names are mostly written by Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall.

As for that thing with Lockhart...

Since official methods didn't work, he had to think of a way on his own.

There are also those silly rules. Sooner or later, he will have to find a way to change them all.

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The handsome and great Gilderoy Lockhart probably never imagined that the prestige and reputation he had accumulated after years of hard work writing books would be destroyed in just two or three days. He destroyed most of them with his own hands.

Although this scope is only limited to Hogwarts, people can't help but sigh that this guy is really a top talent.

Of course, at this moment, this top talent was still happily thinking about which class he should take in the afternoon.

"Professor Lockhart." Sirius stared at Gilderoy Lockhart with a straight face in the staff lounge. "It is already noon on Thursday, and the afternoon classes will start in one hour. If you still If you can’t decide which class you want to teach, we can help you choose.”

On the night of August 31st, Remus would definitely have chosen to persuade Sirius not to be so blunt.

But now, even he wanted to get up and question Lockhart.

After living for so many years, Remus Lupine heard for the first time that there was a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor who released a large group of difficult little monsters in the classroom without taking any protective measures, and then ran away on his own. .

What was taught in this class was just like a joke, it was off the mark.

Lockhart didn't take Sirius's tone to heart. He was still thinking about his choice of courses. This afternoon he could either go to teach Harry Potter or Moon Fox. The choice was really a bit of a dilemma for him.

In all honesty, giving lessons to Harry Potter would be a better choice.Not only was Harry Potter more famous, but that boy Moon Fox always gave him a weird feeling.

But the problem is that the real talking point recently is Moon Fox.

He quite wanted to take advantage of it - it was for the fame, not for the sake of being humble.

Just when Lockhart was about to figure out a trick, the door to the staff lounge was suddenly pushed open from the outside. Severus Snape strode in and walked all the way to Lockhart. in front of.

"Professor Lockhart." Snape's face was also stern, but if you look carefully, you can feel that there is a joyful smile on the corner of his mouth. "Unfortunately, this afternoon, Gryffindor's second-year class, I need to switch with you temporarily, I hope you can agree."

Lockhart was stunned at first, then overjoyed.

It's easy to change, it's so beautiful, now he doesn't have to worry about it.

"Ha~ha! Professor Snape, Severus, you know, I have always been a gentleman who is willing to help others." Lockhart raised the non-existent hat on his head comically. "Since you have this need, of course I will It’s obligatory.”

"That's really..." Snape smiled hypocritically, causing Sirius and Remus who were watching from the side to smell a strong conspiracy almost at the same time. "...It's wonderful, Professor Lockhart."

There is a conspiracy, there is definitely a conspiracy.

How could Snape, the devil, tolerate Lockhart calling him by his first name without going back in a weird mood?

Sirius and Remus looked at each other and felt a little chill in their backs.

"Then, I won't disturb you—" Professor Snape strode out of the faculty lounge as if he had arrived, leaving the place to the Lockharts again.

"It seems that we no longer have to worry about who goes to which class~" Lockhart was so satisfied that he almost danced in the office. "So, you two, this afternoon's class for the fourth-year Hufflepuffs is , I will do my duty. Ha~ After all, I am the real professor, right."

Remus resisted the urge to sigh and nodded slightly, while Sirius simply chose to ignore Lockhart.

If he hadn't wanted to stay at the school and teach Harry for two more years, Sirius would have really wanted to give Lockhart's big, shiny face a good scrub.

"Ha~" Lockhart's charming smile would not change due to Sirius' inner activities. He waved goodbye to the two of them, and then immediately picked up the cage and the pile of test papers that were dangling on the table, and walked briskly. Walking towards the classroom where the afternoon class was held.

He was ready. Just like before, the first lesson was to let these little wizards fully experience his abilities.

On the other side, in the Hufflepuff common room, Moon was holding his book, scratching his chin with Snowball, and asked Cedric with a smile: "You don't even have this little confidence. Come on, Cedric."

"I'm really a little unsure." Cedric pulled his hair in distress. "It should be fine, but I can't make too many guarantees. I can only say that if others cooperate, I can try my best."

"That's enough." Moon glanced at his pocket watch and closed the book. "Let's go, let's teach Professor Lockhart how to use the Cornish Elf."

Chapter 15 "The Hanged Man" Lockhart

Wearing a gorgeous purple robe embroidered with stars and moon patterns, holding an iron cage covered by black cloth in his left hand, and holding a stack of test papers in his right hand, Lockhart walked into the Defense Against the Dark Arts class gracefully. classroom, with a dazzling smile on his face.

He once didn't really want to come to Hogwarts to be a professor. To be honest, although the professor's salary was not low, Lockhart had no shortage of money for a long time, and the salary could not bring any temptation at all.If Professor Dumbledore hadn't used Harry and Moon as bait, Lockhart would have replied and rejected the letter as early as the first day he received it.

However, now, after taking a few classes, he suddenly felt that this kind of professorial life seemed quite good - in the past, if he wanted to gather a large group of admirers, he would have to go to the street to show off for a while, and think about the impact and problems. Reporting issues.

Now, as long as he takes a stroll in the corridor, a lot of little boys and girls will naturally look at him with admiration.

like now.

Lockhart stood in front of the table, put down the things in his hands, turned around, and smiled heartily at the young wizards, "Very good, it seems that none of the classmates are late. I think you all know me - yes, I , Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin [-]rd Class, honorary member of the Defense League against Dark Arts, five-time winner of Wizarding Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award - but I don't talk about that, I'm not relying on The one whose smile drives away all the female ghosts!"

As he spoke, he tried to make his hearty smile more dazzling. The sunlight penetrated through the window glass and fell on his flawless white teeth, which seemed to be reflecting light.

How can I put it, charming is really charming.

Grease is also really greasy.

Especially when Lockhart smiles at you, his portraits that are hung all over the classroom wall also smile the same way at you.

Not only is it greasy, it's even a little bit curious.

Arlin lowered his head and showed a "yue" expression to Munn and Cedric behind him.Gal was stunned, as if he had never thought that there was such an unacceptable scene in the world.Even Cedric poked Moon's elbow and said softly: "I suddenly feel that even if there weren't those things about the Cornish elf, I would be a little bit unable to accept this professor."

Moon smiled helplessly. The young man's ability to accept things is still a bit poor. Wait until you see his "heroic appearance" against the Cornwall elf. I'm afraid your faith will collapse.

The place was a bit cold and no one was laughing, which made Lockhart feel a little embarrassed for a moment.

Why are these little badgers of Hufflepuff not enthusiastic at all...

He suppressed his smile stiffly, picked up the test paper that he had just placed on the table, quickly divided the paper into several piles, and then handed it out. "Distribute it to everyone. Before starting class, let's do one first." A small test - as a professor, I have to check your mastery of knowledge."

Seeing the shocked expressions of the little wizards after getting the test papers, Lockhart finally regained some confidence. "Ha, it seems I caught you. Some of you didn't preview, right?"

Most of the recent discussions about the Defense Against the Dark Arts class have focused on Lockhart's teaching methods and escaping from the battlefield. Regarding the test paper, they basically just talked about it in one or two sentences.Therefore, although the little wizards of Hufflepuff knew that Lockhart had taken a lot of questions about himself, they really did not expect that this guy actually wrote a whole paper about him - and on that Not even a question related to Defense Against the Dark Arts.

That is a three-page test paper with a total of 54 questions!

"I declare that the exam has officially begun~" Lockhart was completely unaware of the little wizards' slander and sat happily on his teacher's chair, his back straight.

Taking advantage of this moment, he could just reply to those readers' letters that he had not yet finished.

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"Sure enough, sure enough." Thirty minutes later, Lockhart looked at the collected papers with a disappointed expression. "I should know that you don't study much anymore, right? Most of you - even passing I can’t do it, and there are even two students with 10 points, Milton Travers and Arlin Sutton, which really disappoints me.”

Milton and Arlin looked at each other and nodded towards each other, as if they were saying "Being brothers is in the heart" in this way.

"Ah! But." Lockhart, who was still a little unhappy at first, seemed to have suddenly found some treasure. "Despite this, one student still answered my favorite color and my birthday, and even wrote down clearly what I have learned so far. Greatest achievement. Show me... Cedric Diggory! Ha, you're just as good as Professor Sprout said you were. Too bad Mr. Diggory didn't remember my secret either Ambition, I swear, this question is definitely not that difficult. Last class, two Slytherin girls got it right and got full marks on this paper."

Although Lockhart was praising himself, Cedric always felt as if he was being executed in public, and there was a hot feeling on his cheeks. He was so embarrassed that he wished he could just stuff his head into the table.

Too bad, he just read the textbook once after buying it, and happened to remember the content because of his outstanding memory.

Fortunately, Lockhart's execution target soon changed to another one.

"Look, what did I just say?" The familiar smile returned again, and the white teeth in the mouth instantly revealed a delicate and precise arc. "Perfect, simply perfect, my favorite tooth cleaning product, my broomstick Name, and the method I used to expel the Wanlun female ghost, aha! Moon Fox, great, now we have found the reason why you are so good, haven't you? Love reading my books, you are my faithful Reader, right~"

Moon didn't answer, just smiled back.Unfortunately, not only was this smile not up to Lockhart's standard, but it also looked a bit like the soybean expression on a chat software in his previous life.

"That's good, that's good. Anyway, at least some of you are studying hard." Lockhart nodded with satisfaction. "Fifteen points will be added to Hufflepuff, and they will be given to the outstanding Mr. Fox and Dee respectively." Mr. Gorey!"

"Next, let's get down to business -"

He suddenly pressed his hand on the cage covered with black cloth, and at the same time deliberately showed a nervous expression, "Be careful! Maybe you have heard about this from classmates in other grades, but you You never imagined how dangerous this is! Soon, you will face the most terrifying thing in this classroom..."

"But! As long as you stay calm, believe me, you will never be harmed! Please remember, stay calm, and - don't scream..." Lockhart raised his index finger in front of his lips, "Shh, scream. But it will irritate them."

Yaerlin turned to face Galbi beside him and mouthed: "He is pretending to be a ghost."