Hogwarts: The Cat Wizard of the Moving Castle

Chapter 160 Wood, you know, I decided to bring my talent to the duel competition——

On Friday, after a busy week of classes, the activity that the little wizards were most looking forward to finally began.

The first Duel Club meeting after Christmas break.

All club members, no one was absent.

Even non-club members still gathered in the auditorium. The week after the holidays was extra boring in terms of viewing, and they needed the Duel Club to bring them some spice.

At this time, a duel attracted everyone's attention.

Harry Potter, recognized as the best duelist in his second year, met Hermione Granger, the know-it-all lady who everyone knew.

Even some people around them stopped waving their wands and made way for them.

At the door of the auditorium, there were also two people, two extremely awkward people standing among the crowd.

"It seems that it's not just you that has changed, but also the entire Hogwarts." Newt said, his voice old.

"Perhaps so." Dumbledore nodded: "Then do you think this is good or bad?"

"Dumbledore. No, Professor, we are all old." Newt said: "This is of course a good thing, no doubt. It is even much better than before."

"I think so too." Dumbledore nodded.

"Oh?" Newt was a little surprised: "Dumbledore, this is different from the you I remember."

"Of course." Dumbledore shook his head helplessly: "Many problems will eventually have to be faced, but they are just backlogged from the previous era to the next era."

Newt was silent for a moment, then nodded helplessly.

There was only one issue that they could talk about that related to the times.

Suddenly, Newt said for no reason: "Sir, do you know about the camera?"

"I've heard about it." Dumbledore nodded and said, "It's a Muggle creation, right?"

"Yes." Newt nodded: "A few days ago, the police knocked on our door. Do you know the reason? The reason was because we didn't leave the house for a long time, so we were suspected of dying in the house. middle."

"Reasonable doubt, what does this have to do with cameras?"

“They observe with the help of cameras, which can monitor and record what they see, just like alchemical creations.

I consulted with the Muggle police and learned that the installation of cameras would be a trend of the times. "

Dumbledore understood quickly and immediately understood what Newt wanted to express.

"The higher-ups at the Ministry of Magic don't want children to have too much power and are happy with the declining level of wizards' spellcasting. For their own benefit."

Newt nodded: "Actually, I have had the same worry. When conflicts break out one day, what can the wizarding world do?

century! Professor, you and I have personally experienced hundreds of years in this world. We all know how exaggerated the development of Muggles has been over the past hundred years.

Professor, Flamel must have told you that he was leaving. "

"Yes." Dumbledore nodded, inevitably feeling a little depressed: "The first six hundred years he went through were not as good as the development of Muggles in the past one hundred years...

He said... he was a guy from the old days, much older, so old that... he couldn't see any place for him in the future...

To put it bluntly, it won’t take twenty years for the issues between the Muggle world and the wizarding world to be put on the table. By then, I hope that the wizarding world, and I hope that wizards, will at least have more choices. "

"Yes," Newt agreed, "I have studied so many animals, and I have seen a fact from territorial struggles and the development of groups of different genera.

Struggle brings development, and development brings strength enough to stand firm in force majeure changes. Only in this way can an animal group avoid the end of extinction. "

"Newt, you have changed." Dumbledore's eyes were still gentle.

"It's not that I've changed, it's just that I'm old, Professor."

At this moment, his tone was the same as it had been many years ago.

"I am almost dying of old age. When I open the door and see a Muggle policeman with a gun on his waist, and I may have difficulty even waving my wand, I can't help but worry about the future of the wizarding world.

And twenty years... isn't it just a blink of an eye? I feel like the wizarding world is far from ready.

Besides... there is also the mysterious man who is about to make a comeback..."

Newt had no doubts about Dumbledore's statement that Voldemort would return.

The trust built over the years trumps everything.

As he spoke, he set his sights on the duel field.

"Actually, I thought you would be more worried about the mysterious man," he said.

"Originally...before Moon appeared." Dumbledore said.

"Do you trust him that much?"

Dumbledore smiled: "If I were asked to choose one of my most commendable qualities, then perhaps one's ability would bear the brunt of it."

On the other side, Draco was dueling with Ron.

Why are you looking for Ron? It's just... I just don't like him! !

"Damn it! Why did you get up again?!" Looking at Ron, who had a black snake hanging on his arm and was still rushing towards him while waving his wand, Draco felt as if he was in a dream.

How come this guy is like a goblin and can't even be beaten to death? !

Even after being cursed by himself several times, he was still able to stand up again and then attack him again.

Thinking, Draco concentrated again, and kept reviewing in his mind what he had learned before, and the exercises he had forced himself to perform again and again during the holidays.

"Expelliarmus—" He waved his wand quickly, and the next moment, Ron's new wand suddenly came out of his hand!

But what struck at the same time was a fist.

The clenched fist hit the face, and the inside of the mouth rubbed and collided with the teeth, causing blood and severe pain.

Draco's whole body also flew out.

"Wait a minute, do you look like a wizard when you use your fists? Damn Gryffindor!" Draco spit blood on the ground, and then quickly raised his hand to stop Ron.

Just as he was about to turn over while holding his sore cheek, he was suddenly kicked.

"Who's blind?! You've crossed the line, and the fight is still going on here!" he said unhappily.

"Oh, sorry, Draco." The man turned around quickly. Draco looked up and saw the appearance of the man. He was a Hufflepuff of the same grade. He couldn't remember his name.

Then, he stretched out his hand. The man hesitated for a moment and quickly pulled him up.

He patted the dust on his clothes, carefully rubbed his aching face, and said unhappily: "Who is fighting over there, seventh grade? Such a big battle."

"It's Granger and Potter dueling."

"What?" Draco looked in disbelief: "Potter and who?"

"Granger!!" the man replied loudly. The noise around them was too much, and many people were frightened by the duel scene between Harry and the others.

Draco also looked over quickly.

At this time, Hermione had already cast the Cloud and Rain Curse, and Harry still wielded his best fire dragon, trying to attack with force.

Hermione had to increase the rain curtain.

Steam suddenly filled the outside of the designated area.

Hermione began to flicker and wave her wand at the rolling black clouds in the sky.

She hopes to use this cloud to cause lightning to fall!

Harry, on the other hand, quickly caught Hermione's figure in the fog and tried to get closer.

"Damn! Is this second grade?"

"What's going on with Granger? Has she evolved this holiday?"

"Get out of the way, back up, back up! Make room for them again, hey, you stepped on me."

Mu En raised his hand slightly, imprisoning the rain and fog in the transparent shield.

On the other side, Dumbledore continued to speak:

“That’s another good thing about it, children can experience the feeling of a magic spell passing through them in a relatively safe environment.

Similarly, I also hope that they will know more about the power of the magic spell they wield, so that they can feel awe! "

"Yes, yes." Newt was convinced of this: "When I used to work in the Ministry of Magic, I often saw many people who were not good at academics and made mistakes.

Even many adult wizards still lack some of the most basic understanding of magic. "

At the same time, in the battlefield, Hermione was also keenly aware of the shield rising around her.

Soon, an idea came to her mind.

Environment…Controller…

What Mr. Jones had said flashed through her mind.

It requires a high degree of sensitivity to the surrounding environment to make various decisions that benefit oneself with reactions beyond ordinary people.

When the fog rose, she stopped the rain. However at this time...

The people around heard the sound of rain again, and their expressions were filled with anticipation.

At the same time, the black clouds in the sky continued to accumulate strength and made crackling sounds.

The next moment, violent blue lightning bloomed throughout the shield.

Blue light and the loud sound of lightning bloomed in everyone's ears.

Even Mu En was a little surprised.

This...how did you think of using this full coverage method? !

Snape showed a satisfied smile at the side, twirling his wand in circles in his palm: "Ah ha... a stupid choice, it fits my imagination of Gryffindor. I really hope Pomfrey sees her wearing all her hair." When it’s electric, you won’t be too angry.”

Afterwards, the clouds and rain quickly dispersed.

Crackling lightning continued to surround a standing figure, emitting a dazzling light.

However, the man had no injuries at all.

It's like walking with thunder and lightning! !

Such a scene made many people stop breathing for a moment.

Harry stood in front of Hermione and said helplessly: "Remember what I told you before, the guy who used the Confusion Curse on himself?"

"Of course I remember." Hermione lay weakly on the floor.

"I am also trying to use some magic spells on my body. Due to the difficulty, the first thing I tried was the Iron Armor Charm, which has a personal meaning!"

"It seems that your practice has worked well." Hermione grinned, and there were burnt brown spots on the tip of her nose.

She tried to push herself up, but her whole body ached, and Harry had to lower himself quickly.

"Don't move, the lightning may have damaged the internal organs." Harry gently dragged Hermione's waist.

Then he said helplessly: "How could you think of using this method?"

"After all, there is a chance for a draw, right?" Hermione's little black face felt a little hot, and she rolled her eyes at him: "But now it seems that I lost again."

"That's normal, isn't it? Healing as before -" Harry said, waving his wand and casting the Restoration Charm.

? ?

Hermione had a stiff smile on her face.

She suddenly understood a little bit of the emotion contained in Draco's smile and nod.

"Okay, okay."

Harry was stunned for a moment, and then he realized: "I mean, uh... I was beaten by Uncle Moon for a long time, so my skin is rough and my flesh is thicker.

If you choose this method of dying together, I will definitely be able to stand longer. "

"Okay, okay."

Mu En clapped her hands to attract the children's attention.

"A very beautiful duel, I think it deserves some applause."

On the field, there was thunderous applause.

"Tsk..." Snape didn't see the scene he imagined and was a little unhappy.

and…

"Potter, would it satisfy you to injure a girl with so much force in a duel?" His voice seemed to be squeezed out of his throat.

Harry could tell that Snape was very unhappy for some reason...

"Um...Professor, I just wanted to..."

"Professor, Harry is just trying his best." Hermione said, "Going all out is the greatest respect for your opponent in a duel!"

Snape was even more unhappy...

…

The two children carefully looked at Snape's darkened face.

He tossed his robe and turned around, no longer looking at these two guys.

No, you have to find someone to deduct some points, otherwise you will be heartbroken.

"Well... a very beautiful duel, but I have to pour some cold water on you." Professor Flitwick's words rang out.

"First of all, you have crossed the duel venue that was designated at the beginning. Secondly, doing whatever it takes to win is essentially an act that destroys the spirit of the duel, even if you are hurting yourself!

Children, you must remember that dueling is a sport, and it may contain some violent attributes.

but! This is by no means a pure act of bravery and ruthlessness! ! "He gave an accurate judgment from the perspective of a duelist.

The two little ones could only nod and admit their mistake, and then quickly apologized to the people around them.

Hermione was barely able to control the rain curtain, but after the steam came out, the situation was indeed a bit out of control...

"I'm so sorry."

"I'm sorry for interrupting your duel."

…

Soon, this duel class came to an end, leaving not much time for practicing magic spells, most of which was left for the children to release their energy.

As for the spectators, several seemed to have been hit with adrenaline.

As soon as it was over, I couldn't wait to step forward and ask the professor, when will the next recruitment of new members to the club be, and will there be relevant assessments?

"Oh, speaking of this..." Mu En shook her head helplessly: "The next recruitment will probably be in the next semester."

"Okay..." The boy named Colin was a little disappointed.

In the past, he only wanted to photograph Harry. In order not to delay this important career, he did not choose to join the Duel Club.

However, as a bystander, he gradually found that his hands were a little unable to hold back.

"I want to be more open-minded." Mu En comforted: "Actually, there are not no opportunities. For example, you can participate in our competition and enter the club in advance!"

"Competition?!" Colin was a little confused.

As he said that, he looked down at the children who were still waiting to ask Madam Pomfrey for some ointment.

"I originally planned to announce it some time later, but since some students here have asked about it..."

At this moment, Draco was pulling his lips apart.

Beside him, Crabbe held a small medicine bottle, which contained healing powder, mixed with fresh herbs and other herbs.

"Pour a little! Don't pour too much!" He said seriously.

This stuff was painful and burned the wound, and he didn't want to put it all in his mouth.

Madam Pomfrey said that if these wounds inside the mouth are not treated or simply use magic spells, it can easily cause some tiny wounds to suppurate and form painful ulcers...

"A little bit!" Draco warned again.

"Okay." Crabbe nodded seriously, and then tipped the bottle carefully.

"I announce! In the spring semester, the Duel Club will launch the first Hogwarts Duel Competition!!"

The whole audience was stunned.

Including Crabbe.

"Ah!! Crabbe, what are you doing!!" The powder was sprayed out along with Draco's roar.

It was Draco's roar that broke the silence.

The next moment, the entire auditorium burst into violent cheers, which seemed to shatter the ceiling!

"Duel Competition?!"

"Damn it! Wood, don't worry about your broken Quidditch." George shouted immediately.

Fred also looked sad: "Wood, you know, I have always been a member of the duel club.

We had a lot of great times together, the atmosphere was incredible, the pregame trash talk from my friends was great, and the cast was cool. I think the Duel Tournament and I will have a good potion reaction.

Sometimes it's hard to make a decision. After thinking about it for many days and nights, I decided to bring my talent to the Duel Competition. I can't wait to sign up for the competition. As for Quidditch? Congratulations to them! "

"You two traitors!!" Wood said in disbelief, then turned his head.

"Wait, Ariana, what do you mean by looking at me like that?!"

"Wood, I also want to..."

Among these noisy discussions, one person rushed directly to the front.

"Professor...um..."

"Draco, what's the problem?" Mu En looked at the face that was full of anticipation and seriousness, and at the same time, her mouth was red and swollen because of the constant burning of the powder.

"Are...are they divided into grades?...Where will the duel be held..." Draco gasped and said impatiently.

"Hmm... It seems that our Mr. Draco is no longer satisfied with fighting against the same grade." Mu En raised the corner of his mouth.

“However, there is indeed a cross-grade stage.”

"Is it important?" Draco asked again.

Mu En had already detected a desire from his impatience.

He nodded and said in agreement: "As the organizer, I naturally hope that the competition I organize will attract everyone's attention.

I will also try my best to move in this direction, hoping to give you a truly fair and truly dazzling stage. "

"Okay!!" Draco nodded extremely seriously and heavily for some unknown reason: "Professor, thank you!"

After that, he turned around and glanced at the crowd seemingly casually, then paused slightly in a certain direction for a moment, and then quickly covered it up.

Looking at that figure, Draco stretched his knuckles.

"Okay, great!!"

"I will definitely! I will absolutely crush you on this stage!!"