Hogwarts in a parallel world

Chapter 40 Boggart

As time went by, Winters discovered that the most common discussion among his classmates was not Quidditch. The most common discussion he heard now was the discussion about Defense Against the Dark Arts. But he guessed that this was related to what was coming next. The duel arena is related.Undoubtedly, many people regard these as a stage to show themselves, and Ron is one of them.

"Ron, are you too involved? Let's not talk about whether Delk can protect himself with super armor. Even if he can, you can. The result is still a draw." Hermione didn't know why she suddenly became unhappy.

"I...I just don't want to embarrass Gryffindor" Ron didn't know how to answer.

"If Delk can protect himself with super armor, then it won't be a shameful thing for you alone, it will be a shameful thing for most Gryffindors," Hermione said angrily.

"Besides, it doesn't have to be you fighting him. What if it's me?" Aurora asked without looking up while copying Winters' notes.

"Can you beat Delk?" Winter asked doubtfully.

"Super Armor Protection is a defensive spell, as long as I can take the initiative. At least it will be a draw." Aurora didn't take this weekend's duel arena to heart at all.

"But the super armor protection can bounce back some commonly used spells." Harry didn't know when he came back from the Quidditch field. It seemed that today's training had made him suffer a lot.

"Who told you?" Hermione got Harry a glass of water.

"Wood, and George and Fred told me. George and Fred went to study quick-acting skipping candy again." Harry took a swig of iced pineapple juice.

"But almost no one buys it now. Think about it, who wouldn't want to listen to Professor Lupin's class?" Ron looked at "Advanced Defense" irritably.

"It's not Professor Lupin's class, it's Snape's class. Many people are bored with Snape's class, including Slytherins." Harry lowered his voice.

Thursday, afternoon.They arrived at the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor on time.Lupine was already waiting for them, and the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor looked much better than he had in the past few days.At least his face is no longer so gray.

There was only one trembling cabinet in the classroom. Obviously, this cabinet was the teaching material for this course.

"Who can tell me what kind of creature has no fixed form and can turn into the appearance that the creature in front of him is most afraid of?" Lu Ping asked with interest after the class bell rang.

"It's a Boggart" Hermione replied immediately.

"Very well, there is a Boggart in the cabinet in front of us. So, can any of you tell me why the Boggart in this cabinet doesn't turn into what you fear most?" Professor Lupine smiled weakly.

"Because there were too many people. It was confused," Irina said, her voice tired.

"Very good, very good. Slytherin and Gryffindor each add 5 points. Then who knows how to deal with Boggart, without you casting a spell?"

Elena: "Laughter can drive away boggarts. But we can use the funny spell, can't we?"

"I have to say that Ms. Krall is a student who is very in line with Slytherin ideals," Lupine said, nodding.

"Then please watch me demonstrate." Lupine waved his magic wand, and the shaking cabinet opened, and the Boggart actually turned out to be a full moon out of thin air.

Professor Lupine seemed stunned for a moment, and then he shouted: "Funny!"

The full moon turned by the boggart instantly turned into a cat.

Many people are relieved to see how simple this spell is.Everyone wanted to give it a try, and the classroom instantly became chaotic.

"It seems that everyone is ready. Don't worry, we will all have a share in the queue," Lu Ping shouted.

The first one was Ron. As soon as he passed by, a large spider that was 6 meters long appeared. Ron screamed first.Then he stuttered and shouted: Funny.The big spider in front of him turned into an apple tree with a roar.

"Why is Ron so afraid of spiders?" Winters said curiously.

"When he was 5 years old, his brother Fred turned the teddy bear he was holding into a big living spider. George said that Fred has been used to eating standing up since then," Aurora said with a frown. , it seemed difficult for her to imagine the teddy bear in her arms turning into a big spider.

"What are you most afraid of?" Winters asked.

"Flying Insects" Aurora waved her hands, as if she was chasing away the non-existent flying insects.While they were talking, Hermione walked up, and then everyone heard the Boggart-turned-Professor McGonagall saying that Hermione was failing all her grades and Hermione letting out a scream.

Then there was Neville, who was most afraid of Professor Snape.Delk is most afraid of cats. . .Then there's Aurora.

Sure enough, as Aurora said, she was most afraid of flying insects, but Aurora obviously had no reaction to the flying insects that the Boggart turned into, and simply turned the buzzing flying insects into fallen leaves.

Then came Harry. Winters didn't expect that after Harry stepped forward, the classroom would fall into darkness.After Harry yelled out funny, the classroom became bright again.

Then it was Winters' turn. When he stepped forward, he had a premonition that he might see something, but what the Boggart then conjured instantly petrified him.

In front of him were the bodies of Aurora, Lydia, and Eisen.Winters felt like his soul was frozen, and he didn't know what to do.

Then Aurora's voice came as if from far away.

"Winters, Winters" someone shook him.He turned around mechanically and found that it was Aurora shaking him.

"Who...Aurora...I...you..." Winters found that he seemed to be unable to control his thoughts.He felt as if his brain was sealed in an ice shell.

"It's all an illusion... I'm here. Have you forgotten the Boggart? These things are made of Boggarts." Aurora stared at Winters.Although she had expected it, she didn't expect her brother's reaction to be so violent.

"Oh...how am I...funny...funny," Winters shouted tremblingly.

But there was no response. Winters tried again, but still no response.Then Professor Lupine came over and waved his wand, and the Boggart turned into a puppy.

Professor Lu Ping looked at his watch and said: "get out of class is over, there is no homework today."Then he whispered to Winters: "You stay for a while." Aurora also heard it. Winters thought she would express her hope that he would stay too, but unexpectedly, Aurora just hugged him and left. , his sister's eyes were full of worry.

After everyone else left, only Professor Lupin and Winters were left.

"Dumbledore told me everything about you casting the Killing Curse on the train under the stimulation of the dementors. To be honest, when I saw you going up to do the practice, I was really worried that you would see a dazzling green light. After all, it is not easy to buy a Boggart. This kind of creature is quite expensive," Professor Lupine said with a smile.

"But Professor... I really can't bear that kind of situation... I... I would rather fail," Winters said, trembling.

Lupine: "Son. I want to ask you a question that may offend you."

Winters: "What...what's the problem"

Lupine: "If one day, Aurora, the Eisens and Lydia fall into the hands of a mysterious man. And then the mysterious man tells you that as long as you join him, they will be safe. If you don't join, they will It’s over. What should you do?”

Winters immediately became angry: "What kind of problem is this... And I don't believe Dumbledore will ignore this matter."

Lupine asked calmly: "What if Dumbledore doesn't have the energy to take care of it? You must still remember what happened last year. Dumbledore can't appear in two places at the same time."

Winters: "I... of course... I don't know sir"

Lupine sighed and said: "Dumbledore said that your talents are not inferior to Voldemort's. But your weaknesses are too obvious..."

Winters immediately interrupted Lupine and asked loudly: "What do you mean? Isn't it wrong for me to care about the safety of my family? Do you want me to sever ties with them? Then who am I? What do I have with the mysterious man? the difference?"

He looked at Lupine angrily. . . .Then Winters was stunned for a moment and felt that the person in front of him was a little strange. He could feel a very weak fluctuation of magic power.

Lupine: "Just listen to me first, kid..."

Winters interrupted Lupine again: "You are not Professor Lupin... Professor Dumbledore?"

Lupine was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, and waved.He turned into a tall and thin man with bright blue eyes, half-moon glasses and a long silver-white beard.Albus Dumbledore was standing in front of him.

Winters shouted in surprise: "Professor Dumbledore"

Dumbledore looked at Winters with a smile: "You will never know how I felt when I heard your string of questions."

This time it was Winters' turn to be embarrassed, but he was still angry.

Dumbledore continued: "Aurora, Lydia, and the Eisens may appear to Voldemort as your weaknesses. But they are also your shields. It is precisely because you care about them that you will not be Submerged in the ocean of black magic, I hope you can always remember one thing."

Winters frowned as he recalled Dumbledore's words. He didn't know what to say.

Dumbledore smiled and said: "Because love can guide you to swim in the ocean of dark magic without being dragged in. But I, a bad old man, still have to say, you care about your family and do it for your family." It’s okay to come forward, but don’t keep yourself in a small circle. Communicate more with other people, I think this will help you grow healthily... After all... I am old.”

Winters looked at the energetic old man in front of him suspiciously. Is Dumbledore confused?

Dumbledore already knew Winters' inner thoughts.He just smiled: "You must think that I am old and confused, but I believe that one day, you will be on your own, and it will be in the near future.

(End of this chapter)