Chapter 260 The Significance of the Defense Against the Dark Arts Course (Caught Up)

Zhang Xiao shook his school robe, but did not refuse. He came to Lupin in a straightforward manner.

The little wizard could not help but stretch his head forward, staring, afraid of missing a little detail.

Lupin smiled and shook his head:

"You are not going to have a battle with Zhang or something like that?"

Many little wizards showed a smile of their little thoughts being exposed.

"Although I have been running around outside these years, I still read the newspaper. According to my chat with other professors, Zhang's learning progress has far exceeded the level of the third grade.

So Zhang's level has no reference value and cannot represent your true level."

The little wizard sighed. Professor Lupin was right, but since the professor knew so much, why did he want Zhang to go up.

"Okay, time is precious, let's get started--" Professor Lupin paused and asked the first question: "Zhang, how do you understand Defense Against the Dark Arts?"

Hmm? Zhang Xiao was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Professor Lupin to ask this question.

Not only Zhang Xiao, but other young wizards also began to communicate in a low voice. This course has been taught for more than two years, and it seems that no one has really thought about what Defense Against the Dark Arts is.

Everyone just opened the book step by step and recorded some things, such as the characteristics and counter-spells of some common dark magic, that's all.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Xiao slowly said:

"Professor, I think that in addition to those dark creatures, we should also have a sufficient understanding of dark magic in Defense Against the Dark Arts.

And be able to use some counter-spells."

As he spoke, Zhang Xiao suddenly fell silent, because he found that he seemed to have ignored this course and never took it seriously. Defense Against the Dark Arts has never been a simple concept.

It is complex and requires all kinds of knowledge.

No, it should be said that the Defense Against the Dark Arts course is the culmination of all other courses.

Herbs, spells, magical animals, transfiguration. Defense Against the Dark Arts will use every course you have learned.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiao continued under Lupin's gaze:

"Defense Against the Dark Arts is not just a simple course, it is complex and requires you to be serious enough for other courses.

Dark wizards don't just hold wands to cast spells, poison, curse, and dark creatures on you."

The little wizards listened quietly. Like Zhang Xiao, they never looked at this course from a higher perspective.

Two consecutive unreliable teachers made them full of negative emotions about the Defense Against the Dark Arts course, and even secretly said that this was one of the most useless courses.

Just kidding, if this course is not important, how could Voldemort want to return to school and teach this course?

Lupin's eyebrows were raised. He didn't expect the little wizard to think about this level. He immediately changed his posture, put down his arms, looked at Zhang Xiao attentively and seriously, and encouraged him to continue.

Zhang Xiao stopped again. From Lupin's perspective, this young wizard who was well-known in the school and even in the British wizarding world frowned first, as if he had thought of something.

Then his eyebrows slowly raised, revealing an expression of sudden enlightenment.

Finally, he couldn't help but smile.

"Professor, I think--" Zhang Xiao said seriously: "In addition to passive defense, we can also choose to attack.

Attack is one of the best defenses.

When encountering a dark wizard and unable to get rid of it, it is better to attack instead of passively defending and waiting."

Lupin also laughed, and he clapped his hands vigorously. The young wizards did the same, especially those with more flexible brains, such as Hermione and Malfoy. They both fully understood what Zhang Xiao said.

The whole classroom was filled with warm applause. Harry clapped his hands excitedly. Ron asked in a low voice:

"Dude, did you understand what Zhang said?"

"Of course!" Harry looked at him in surprise, his hands still clapping vigorously: "Attack is the best defense. Kill the dark wizards when you see them!"

Malfoy's eyes were almost rolling up to the sky. Zhang said so much and you only heard the last sentence, right?

Is this what Potter heard in his ears?

Zhang: Ababa Ababa Ababa Ababa Kill them!

Hermione pursed her lips and said excitedly:

"What are you talking about? The important thing is obviously the front. It turns out that the Defense Against the Dark Arts class is so important. Oh my God, why didn't I think about it before?"

Ron asked pitifully:

"Hermione, what does Zhang mean? Isn't the Defense Against the Dark Arts class that book?"

He pointed to the textbook "Dark Powers - Defense Guide" placed aside.

Hermione suddenly didn't want to talk to Ron.

She sat up straight with a stern face, staring at the two people in front of the podium seriously, wanting to see what other profound ideas would come next.

After the classroom finally calmed down, Lupin said with satisfaction:

"Slytherin adds 20 points to praise Zhang's insights."

He indicated that he could return to his seat. He had planned to sneak attack Zhang to show everyone what a dark wizard is.

But Zhang Xiao's answer made him very satisfied. This clear cognition did not need a sneak attack to remind him.

Professor Lupin looked at the little wizard and said seriously:

"Once, when I was in school, I only thought that defense against the dark arts was to master the counter-spell and know those dark creatures.

It was not until I actually faced the dark wizard that I realized how shallow my original thoughts were. Facing a crazy enemy who would do anything to defeat him, all we can do is try every possible way to defeat him.

As Zhang Xiao said, every knowledge point you learned in other courses may save your life in the future. "

Lupin suddenly smiled:

"Of course, if you knock down the dark wizard immediately when facing him, it is of course the best choice, because then you don't have to face the conspiracy of those dark wizards."

A little wizard raised his hand and asked loudly:

"Professor Lupin, have you defeated a dark wizard?"

"Of course, more than one. In fact, I have been to most of the gathering places of dark wizards, and I have also faced vicious black wizards. It was my prudence and caution that kept me alive. "

"Wow--" The little wizards immediately became starry-eyed, looking at Lupin in front of them with admiration. They originally thought that the patches looked very shabby.

But now they feel that it is full of stories.

Traveling around the world and going to the gathering place of dark wizards, where is the time to make money? The little wizard immediately found a very reasonable excuse for the new professor.

Lupin clapped his hands, attracted everyone's attention, took out his wand and wrote several categories on the blackboard.

"Dark animals, dark magic items, dark magic, dark plants."

"Generally speaking, our common dark magic can be found in these four categories, among which dark magic items are the most concealed. If you don't use a special detection spell, or are familiar enough with the breath of dark magic.

It's easy to be tricked.

Once a wizard opened a book, and his face was sucked into the book, just because the book was disguised as "The Tales of Beedle the Bard".

There was also a wizard who believed in a talking skull and made a potion that was said to increase his strength. As a result, after drinking it, he became a new skull. It was a very powerful curse.

Only by tricking the next person into becoming a skull can you be freed. "

The little wizard couldn't help but shiver. Ron said in horror:

"That was my favorite book when I was a child. If it was given to me, I would definitely be cursed."

"What is that? Ron," Harry asked in a low voice.

"The fairy tale book of wizards. My mother often read the stories above to coax me to sleep when I was a child."

Harry and Hermione both had the idea of ​​borrowing this book. The fairy tale book of wizards? Isn't that interesting?

Lupin ignored the noisy voice of the little wizard below, and continued to say seriously:

"For dark magic items, I have a piece of advice here that I need to tell everyone - if you don't see where its brain is hidden, never believe what you think. "

Zhang Xiao raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. This sentence sounded very familiar. It seemed that Mr. Weasley had said it.

Hermione immediately recited a few sentences silently. It seemed that she wanted to engrave this sentence in her heart.

In the following time, Lupin mainly told everyone about some experiences he had encountered and how to survive the crisis.

But with Lockhart's previous experience, the little wizard chose to be cautious and half-believing.

But when Hermione asked a few very critical questions and details, Professor Lupin answered them, instead of being evasive and talking about other things like Lockhart.

Now the little wizards are finally sure that they have ushered in a teacher with real materials. Those thrilling experiences made them feel emotional. They wished they could dive into the Defense Against the Dark Arts class to study now.

When the bell rang, the little wizards realized that time had passed so quickly. They said goodbye to Professor Lupin reluctantly.

They discussed how great the professor was. Of course, Zhang Xiao's comments on how he viewed the Defense Against the Dark Arts class also spread, which caused a small discussion.

But by noon, the school's hot spot was quickly replaced by another thing.

That was Hogsmeade.

All the students in the third grade and above were discussing how to go to Hogsmeade to play. Some little wizards who had been to Hogsmeade with their parents became stars.

Everyone surrounded him and couldn't wait to ask about all the news about Hogsmeade. Obviously, everyone was looking forward to it.

Those little first-year students and second-year students could only bite their spoons and watch eagerly, but they pricked up their ears and didn't want to miss any conversation.

Their expressions were blurred, and they were obviously full of yearning for Hogsmeade.

"Hogsmeade," Brother dragged out his tone and pretended to be casual, "Yes, I go there often. My dad took me there many times before school. "

As a conspicuous Slytherin, how could Malfoy miss such an opportunity? He tried hard to act like he knew Hogsmeade well.

"Devis-Bans, Magic Equipment Store, Zonko's Joke Shop, and the Post Office."

"Post Office? Draco, what's so good about the post office?" A little wizard asked.

Malfoy glanced at him, opened his hand, and made a big gesture:

"There are almost two hundred owls there, all squatting on the shelves, all marked with color codes, it depends on how fast you want your letter to go!

Have you seen it?"

"Oh--!" The little wizards exclaimed in unison. There are already many owls in Hogwarts, but there are only about a hundred. Magic owls are expensive, and not every little wizard has his own owl.

Or it is rare to have a very beautiful snowy owl like Harry.

If I have to give an example, an owl is like a mobile phone. Harry's is the latest fruit brand Pro max, while most people's owls are just basic models. Arthur's old owl is an old model, and Ron's piglet is a mini model.

As for Zhang Xiao, that's amazing. He directly uses a satellite phone (telescope)

Malfoy suddenly smacked his lips and said with a very nostalgic look:

"If you ask me, the most important place to go in Hogsmeade should be the Three Broomsticks. There is a drink called Butterbeer there, which is very delicious. Every time I go there, I have to drink a glass."

The little wizards exclaimed again.

Zhang Xiao heard the Three Broomsticks and suddenly recalled memories. Well - not good memories, such as the boss (mother) in the game who looks like a woman but speaks in a male voice?

Time passed quickly. The last class on Friday was the Herbology class. The chubby Professor Sprout was introducing white fresh water to everyone.

This is a relatively rare magical plant, the main raw material for making "white fresh essence", which is extremely effective in healing wounds, and even direct use has a good healing effect on shallow wounds.

The mixture of white fresh and silver powder can also treat werewolf bites.

". Children, do you remember what I just said?"

Professor Sprout asked loudly, holding a pot of white fresh.

She was answered by a few responses. She sighed and was not surprised by the result:

"I know everyone is looking forward to going to Hogsmeade, but the course is also very important." Professor Sprout frowned: "Especially white fresh water, it is the focus of the exam, whether it is the ordinary wizard level exam or the ultimate wizard ultimate exam.

White fresh water will be listed as a compulsory question. If anyone does not complete the homework well today, I am afraid I will have to keep him on the weekend to review with me.

Yes, you are right, it means saying goodbye to Hogsmeade!"

The little wizards suddenly widened their eyes in horror, as if they could not believe that the kind Professor Sprout would actually make such a "severe" punishment.

The classroom discipline changed at a very fast speed. They listened carefully to every word the professor said, fearing that they would be left behind.

Sprout nodded with satisfaction.

The method Minerva taught me seems to be particularly useful.

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Caught up, I was wondering why the power went out.

It must be that Headmaster Dumbledore played a little joke on me before he left, and used the lights-out device to suck away the lights.