Hogwarts Gymnastics Professor

Chapter 31 The Inquisition in the Principal's Office

There's a reason why Malfoy always likes to use the phrase "my dad..." because his dad really helps him out, and can help him out.

At 09:30, as soon as the dueling club activities ended, Lockhart received a message from Filch - Dumbledore asked him to go to the principal's office.

When Lockhart arrived, he found that there were many people in the headmaster's office besides Dumbledore.

The two deans, McGonagall and Snape, had met Lucius Malfoy once, and Draco Malfoy stood beside him, his arms wrapped in gauze.

Except for Professor McGonagall asking him to stand up, everyone didn't speak, and they seemed to be waiting for someone.

A moment later, Filch brought Neville Longbottom.

"You are the Longbottom who sneaked up and hurt people, right?" Lucius asked first, his eyes fixed on Neville, as if he was going to eat him.

"I must emphasize that they were dueling at the time, and there was no sneak attack." Lockhart took the words and explained the situation.

"But as far as I know, Draco had already got Longbottom's wand at that time, and stopped his hand, but Longbottom shamelessly attacked Draco while he was not paying attention."

Lucius turned his head around, turned to stare at Lockhart, and continued: "It was you who failed to declare Draco the winner according to the rules, which led to everything that followed.

"And, according to many students, you have been giving private lessons to Longbottom this week. Are you teaching him these despicable methods? Duel champion? Did you rely on shameless sneak attacks for all your previous victories?"

"Be polite, Lucius, you should ask those students, why did your son stop? What did he say? And according to the rules, the duel is not over yet."

Not to be outdone, Lockhart countered: "As for my dueling skills, I'd be happy to let you experience them anytime, anywhere. The ring in the auditorium hasn't been demolished yet, do you want to try it now? Lucius! "

Lucius Malfoy tapped his cane and said with a sneer, "A year from now, I hope you can live until that time in good health!"

"You are still pinning all your hopes on Voldemort's power like you did ten years ago, right? Your son always wants to rely on his father, and you always want to rely on Voldemort. Is Voldemort your father? "

Lockhart knew that Lucius was talking about Voldemort's curse, so he was merciless.

"How dare you be so disrespectful? Are you afraid of the mysterious man's curse and want to leave early? I can still say a few words in the school board, and I am happy to help you with this." Lucius looked angry Extremely, the threat started directly.

"Aside from my students and Dumbledore, no one else has the right to force me to leave Hogwarts. Malfoy, are you starting to rely on the school board again now? How many grandpas does Decora have? You Pull them all out!"

A small, ill-timed laugh broke out and died away, but Lockhart recognized that the short laugh belonged to Professor McGonagall.

"Dumbledore, I think you should take care of your professor. Such a professor will only teach despicable raiders like Longbottom." Lucius was stunned and didn't know what to say, so he passed the words to Dumbledore.

"Everyone has the freedom to speak, Lucius, I can't force anyone to shut up." Dumbledore's silver eyes scanned the audience.

He went on to say: "But at the same time, everyone should be responsible for their own words, right? Especially those words full of disrespect, I think an apology is necessary, and no matter what kind of punishment is not excessive."

After that, he turned his attention to Lucius and Lockhart and asked, "What do you think?"

Without waiting for Lockhart to speak, Lucius rushed to say: "I think you are right, Professor Dumbledore, on behalf of the school board, I fully support you!"

Lockhart still remained silent. Although he was still a little puzzled, he believed that Dumbledore, the headmaster, would not wrong a good person.

"Professor Lockhart, I heard that you are a master of memory magic. It just so happens that there is a Pensieve here. I think you will be happy to share your memories of that time with us." Dumbledore turned towards Lockhart Said.

At this moment, Lockhart completely understood what Dumbledore meant. He took out his wand from his pocket, pointed the end at his temple, and a filament of silver light ran out along with the tip of the wand. Lockhart Hart handed him to Dumbledore.

Dumbledore put this memory into the Pensieve, and used a spell to project the picture inside the Pensieve on the wall.

On the screen, everyone followed Lockhart's aerial perspective to see everything in the duel ring clearly.

Draco Malfoy should have known the situation of Neville's parents in advance, so he deliberately used the phrase "Cruciatus" to stun Neville, and then used the Disarming Curse to get Neville's wand.

Malfoy then began his disgusting taunts and insults.

"The Cruciatus Curse is really a good magic. I heard that some people's parents were tortured by the Dark Lord's men with this curse and became crazy. If you ask me, they must have gone crazy long ago. Otherwise, how could they give birth to a little fool? What? Are you right, Longbottom? It’s so pitiful. My parents are still alive but don’t know me. I think it’s worse than Harry’s parents, who are dead. Are you right, Longbottom?"

Seeing this scene, Lockhart noticed that Professor McGonagall tensed up, while Dekora Malfoy lowered his head a little guilty.

In the end, the scene where Neville took out his super wand from his pocket surprised everyone present. The scene where he knocked Malfoy out of the ring was a comfortable replay for Lockhart. up.

"Duel regulations do not allow the use of weapons other than wands. I think Longbottom has violated this duel rule." After watching this scene, Lucius directly questioned.

"It's just a wand, just bigger!" Neville said the first words after he entered the door.

"This is indeed a wand. Just last night, I brought Neville and bought it from Ollivander's wand shop. Ollivander can testify." Lockhart immediately added.

Dumbledore, who was sitting in the headmaster's seat, turned his head to look at Lucius Malfoy, and said, "Lucius, I'm old, almost confused, and I often can't remember what I said, you I very much agree with what I said just now, can you help me say it again?"

As expected of you, Dumbledore!
After Dumbledore finished speaking, Lucius was silent for a long time, and wanted to take Draco away directly, but Professor McGonagall stopped him.

"I think Mr. Malfoy still needs an apology from Mr. Longbottom! Also, twenty points from Slytherin!"

As a last resort, Lucius took Draco to apologize to Neville, and then left the principal's office disheartened. Along the way, Lockhart could hear the sound of his cane hitting the ground heavily.

McGonagall and Snape then left, and Neville followed Professor McGonagall.

As Lockhart was about to leave, Dumbledore stopped him.

"Professor Lockhart, I know you are a good person. Even if you were not in the past, you will be in the present and in the future, but I have always believed that the power of magic lies in its rational use. I think today's occasion is a reasonable occasion to use memory magic. Do you think it's right?"

Dumbledore's silver-grey eyes stared at Lockhart, and Lockhart felt guilty for a while. He knew that he could not hide from Dumbledore about his previous affairs. This was a warning and reminder.

"I agree!" said Lockhart.

"Have a good class, Professor Lockhart. Older people need to rest. I'm sorry I can't keep you for long." Dumbledore started to chase people away.

"Good night, Professor Dumbledore." Lockhart said and left.

Dumbledore's last sentence "Take a good class" should imply that Lockhart should let the past go, which made Lockhart heave a sigh of relief.

　I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, and sure enough there was a scolding elf hidden in my heart.

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