Hogwarts Advanced Guide

Chapter 323 The Defense Against the Dark Arts Lesson Gradually Out of Control
"If Mr. Lestrange is willing, he can go to Professor Dumbledore to discuss it." Umbridge walked into the aisle, and swept around the little wizards seriously.

"Okay, okay, I know." Hera waved her hand, and then made a zipper movement on her mouth, signaling that she would not disturb the classroom order again.

"Very well," Umbridge said, "Then I will continue with what I just said, and you will be pleased to know that the problems you have encountered are about to be rectified. This year, we will be studying a well-arranged, theory-centered Defense Against Magic course approved by the Ministry of Magic. Please copy these words."

She tapped on the blackboard, and the two lines just now disappeared, replaced by 'Course Objectives'.

1. Understand the basic principles of magic defense.

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Hera narrowed his eyes and looked carefully several times. He couldn't believe his eyes. What was written on the blackboard?
Fifth grade students only learn theoretical knowledge?
This is a waste of their time. It is correct to teach some theoretical knowledge in the lower grades. They are about to deal with OWLs. What they need most is to learn how to release various spells.

As for theoretical knowledge?

Good kids who want to get an 'O' in OWLs won't give up, they will naturally go to the library to study.

But Hera didn't rush to explain that he won't gain anything valuable by arguing with Umbridge. Instead of wasting energy with her, he might as well take the time to make a small report with Dumbledore.

The only sound in the classroom was the rustling of quill pens writing on the parchment, and it stopped after two or three minutes. The students seemed to have copied all three of Umbridge's curriculum objectives.She asked, "Does every student have a copy of Wilbert Slinka's Theory of Defense Against Magic?"

There was a murmur of affirmation in the class.

"I think we're going to do it again," said Umbridge. "When I ask you a question, I want you to answer 'Yes, Professor Umbridge' or 'No, Professor Umbridge.' Again: 'Does everyone have a copy of Wilbert Slinka's Defense Against Magic?'"

This time Umbridge got the answer she wanted, and the class responded loudly, "Yes, Professor Umbridge."

Hearing the content of this class, Hera wanted to leave quickly, but his body was a little heavy, and his thoughts were a little slow. It seemed that the palliative potion was working——Hermione's potion was a little too powerful!
"Damn it." Hera cursed in a low voice.

"I hope you turn to the fifth page of the book and read Chapter 1, the basic principles of entry, and don't whisper when you read it." Umbridge said.

After finishing speaking, Umbridge left the blackboard, sat down on the chair behind the podium, and stared at everyone with his toad-like eyes with drooping eyelids.

Hera leaned on the back of the chair, thinking pessimistically: Is this class going to just pass?Why is he wasting time here?It looked like he could tell Dumbledore directly about his observations.

However, something unexpected happened in class - Hermione raised her hand high.

This was a rare occurrence, anyone who knew Hermione had never failed to read when the teacher asked her to, or resisted the temptation to look at any book presented to her.

But Umbridge's gaze was firmly fixed in the exact opposite direction, and she was fixed on Hera.

Hera yawned, and changed her posture to raise her legs. If she had known, he would have brought a magazine to read, but she didn't bring "The Quibbler" with her.

Hermione's hand was still raised, several minutes had passed, and more and more people were watching Hermione, probably because the one Umbridge ordered them to read was too long-winded and boring, and they seemed more willing to watch Hermione silently attract Umbridge's attention.

"Professor Umbridge, why don't you ask Miss Granger what questions she has?" Hera straightened up and said loudly to Umbridge.

"Oh! Of course I noticed, Mr. Lestrange," said Umbridge, turning her head to Hermione as if she had just noticed her. "Honey, do you have any questions about this chapter?"

"No, not about this chapter," said Hermione.

"Oh, we're reading now," said Umbridge, showing his small, sharp teeth. "If you have any other questions, we can talk about them after class."

"I have a question about your course objectives," said Hermione.

Umbridge raised his eyebrows, looking impatient.

"What's your name, Granger?"

"Yes, Hermione Granger," said Hermione.

"Well, Miss Granger, I think the course objectives are pretty clear, if you read them carefully from cover to cover," said Umbridge in a firm, cooing tone.

"I don't think so, though," said Hermione bluntly. "It doesn't say a word about using defensive spells, which is completely different from the previous professors."

After a brief silence, many students in the class turned their heads to look at Hera, which forced him to stand up, "Professor Umbridge, I think Miss Granger is referring to me. I and the professors before that pay great attention to the overall quality of the students, which includes using defensive spells instead of just reading books."

There was a brief silence, and Umbridge walked up to Hera, glaring at her with her toad-like eyelids drooping. "Using defensive spells?" repeated Umbridge, chuckling. "Using defensive spells? Geez, I can't imagine a situation in my class requiring students to use defensive spells, Mr. Lestrange. You don't think students are going to be attacked in class, do you?"

"But what about outside the school?"

"It's just as safe outside the school."

Hera wanted to tell about Voldemort's resurrection, but obviously this would anger Umbridge, which would not be conducive to his future actions-he didn't want to find a small group of Aurors following him as soon as he left Hogwarts.

"But they still have to face the OWLs exam, and spellcasting ability is also very important." Hera didn't show any weakness, he stood up directly, and many students gave him supportive looks - they obviously liked Hera more than Umbridge.There is no doubt about this.

"Are you a Ministry-trained education specialist, Mr Lestrange?" Umbridge asked in her cloyingly sweet falsetto.

"No, but I was-"

"Well, I don't think you are qualified to judge what the 'overall goal' of any course is, even if you have served as a professor of this course. In fact, if the students had accepted the latest study plan designed by the Ministry of Magic earlier, their level would have been much higher than it is now. Of course, here, I do not intend to criticize some of the school's teaching methods. But it cannot be denied that the students have come into contact with a few very irresponsible wizards, and they are indeed very irresponsible—"

"I will convey your words to Dumbledore as they are." Hera interrupted Umbridge, who seemed to be slandering someone.Hera does not deny that Hogwarts has indeed recruited several unreliable guys in recent years, such as Quirrell who was subdued by Voldemort, Lockhart who plagiarized by the Oblivion Curse, and Moody who pretended to be Polyjuice Potion.

Isn't there still Hera?
And Remus Lupine, if it wasn't for being coerced by the Ministry of Magic and the parents of the students, Dumbledore would be very willing to continue to employ Remus.

"Of course." Umbridge said loudly to the students with a fake smile on his face, "now you are learning defensive spells in a very safe and risk-free way, what else can you be dissatisfied with?"

Harry stood up suddenly. "What's the use?" His voice was so loud that Umbridge was startled. "If we're attacked, it won't be in a—"

"Hands up, Mr. Potter!" said Umbridge in a singing voice.

Harry hurriedly raised his hand high, and Umbridge repeated the same trick, turning his face to look elsewhere. She had used this trick on Hermione once, but now several students raised their hands again.

"Professor Umbridge, you can ignore my words, but don't ignore your students." Hera frowned, but he didn't worry too much. It's easy to deal with this group of soft bones in the Ministry of Magic. At least Hera doesn't have to worry about her own safety—they are always obedient and dare not attack, and only use lip service.

Although it is difficult to deal with, it is much easier to deal with.

"Well, what's your name?" Umbridge couldn't ignore the question, so he asked a student at random.

"Dean Thomas."

"Speak, Mr. Thomas." Umbridge also gave Hera a provocative glance, as if to prove to him how 'sensitive' she was.

Hera shrugged, sat down, and her attitude became more and more incessant. He took out his wand and fiddled with it. This was obviously a provocation, but Umbridge had nothing to do with him-she could talk to Dumbledore, but her teaching method would not win his approval.

"Well, it's like what Harry said just now, isn't it?" Dean said, "If we're attacked, there's no way we're not without risk."

"I'll say it again," said Umbridge, smiling at Dean in that particularly irritating way, "do you think you're going to get attacked in my class?"

"No, but—"

　Huh, the second update is finally out. Today's two updates are really exhausting, and I have to update the newly opened book, ahem, I'm embarrassed to say it.

　　It’s the first time I’m talking about my second book, so let’s briefly talk about it here. This book won’t be unfinished, and it won’t be finished soon. The pits that need to be filled will be filled in. Don’t worry, I will definitely continue to write, at least for about three months.

　　(The eunuch loses character a lot)

　　Regarding the identity of the protagonist, this was suddenly discussed in the group yesterday, but unfortunately, no one has guessed it right so far, which makes me very relieved.

　　Hahaha! ! !
　　
　
(End of this chapter)