Hogwarts: Harry's Path to Witches

Chapter 70 I really didn’t mean it

After leaving Gringotts, Hermione clearly felt that Harry was slightly depressed.

"What's wrong?" Hermione asked worriedly.

"It's nothing, I just saw the letter my parents left for me in my family's vault, so I'm a little sad."

Harley said softly, "Where should we go next? Should we go buy books first?"

"I don't have any objection. Rather, I'm quite happy with it." When it came to buying books, Hermione seemed to be a little happy.

"Today is the date for a signing of Gilderoy Lockhart's autobiography at Flourish and Blotts.

I have been looking forward to this day for a long time!Judging from the information in the newspapers, he is really a great man! "

"Oh, really?" Harley narrowed her eyes, "That's really exciting."

The entrance to Flourishes and Blotts Bookstore was now filled to the brim.

Lockhart was sitting behind the desk, with several large stacks of books beside him.

Many witches over forty gathered around the door of the bookstore, holding Lockhart's books in their hands.

There were many reporters around taking photos.

Obviously, Gilderoy Lockhart is one of the hottest figures at the moment, and major newspapers will not miss anything that can improve his performance.

Harry looked at Lockhart from a distance. I have to say, he looks really good.

Coupled with the experience published in the newspaper, it is no wonder that so many witches admire him very much.

But Harry always felt as if Lockhart had faked his experience.

After all, his skin looks better than that of many witches, and the hand holding the quill doesn't look like he has been fighting often.

And that sunny face doesn't look like someone who has lived in the wild for a long time and been exposed to dark creatures.

But it may also be because of the power of magic that he takes good care of himself.

Harley will not comment on this for the time being.

"Let's go quickly! There are so many people, we have to wait in line for a long time!" Hermione excitedly pulled Harry and headed into the bookstore.

The two quickly moved through the crowd and soon squeezed into the bookstore.

Perhaps because Lockhart was always at the door, there were not many people inside the bookstore, only some young wizards were choosing their own textbooks.

The most conspicuous place in the store is filled with books written by Lockhart. The photos on the book all show smiles, which is very eye-catching.

"Tsk, tsk, Professor Lockhart's textbooks are so expensive!" Harry looked at the price tags on the shelf and couldn't help but sigh.

"Professor Lockhart?"

"Oh, I forgot to tell you." Harley suddenly remembered,

"When Professor Dumbledore and I were in France, I heard him mention that our Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this semester is Gilderoy Lockhart."

"Oh my God, really?" Hermione became excited instantly,

"I mean, we can finally have a good professor. Professor Quirrell is really not good at it. He can only lead us to read textbooks."

Is Professor Quirrell not up to par? Harry thought of the dead unicorn in the Forbidden Forest and did not comment on Hermione's opinion.

"I don't know how Principal Dumbledore found such a master of Defense Against the Dark Arts to be our professor!"

Hermione was still talking there, obviously admiring Professor Lockhart's deeds.

After paying the money, Harry wanted to leave directly, but Hermione insisted on getting an autograph from Professor Lockhart.

"Don't you think books signed by the author have more collectible value?"

Hermione was in high spirits, so Harry couldn't say much, so he could only nod and agree to accompany Hermione.

The line outside Flourish and Blotts was long, but it seemed like Harley didn't have to.

Because Professor Lockhart saw Harry from a long distance away and exclaimed in surprise: "Isn't this Harry Potter?"

Harley couldn't help but frown. With such an exaggerated performance, it's hard for people to believe that he is a master!

Professor Lockhart strode towards Harry, and everyone on the road gave way to him and whispered excitedly.

It looked as if Lockhart wanted to put his arm around Harry's shoulders. But probably because of the gender issue, in the end he just stretched out his hand and took the initiative to shake Harley's hand.

"Miss Harry Potter, let's shake hands and take a photo. We can both be on the front page tomorrow!"

Harley looked at this flamboyant man and couldn't help but want to refuse.

But seeing Hermione's envious eyes next to her, a smile suddenly appeared on Harry's lips.

She also took the initiative to shake hands with Professor Lockhart, but she secretly used her hands skillfully and at the same time no longer suppressed the charisma from the witch:

"Hello, Professor Lockhart. Nice to meet you."

The moment Harley no longer suppressed her charm, Lockhart, who was closest to her, was stunned.

As for the crowd further away, thanks to Harley's exquisite control of power, they were not affected at all.

And Harley's skillful force-exerting skills acquired through assassin training were also displayed at this moment.

Professor Lockhart, who stayed on the spot and was defenseless, fell backwards under the force and fell to the ground.

The crowd around him was in an uproar, and even Harry was a little stunned.

Harley swore that she really didn't mean it!

She just wanted to put a little pressure on Professor Lockhart and embarrass him.

But I didn't expect that Professor Lockhart couldn't even guard against such a simple charisma, and he could stay where he was.

Lockhart also woke up after feeling the pain of his fall and after Harley was relieved of his powers.

The moment he found himself lying on the ground, he had even pictured in his mind the end of his career as a writer.

However, Lockhart was considered experienced in many battles and immediately came up with a solution.

He laughed and stood up, dusted himself off and pretended not to care:

"Don't worry, don't worry about me! In fact, I was just making a little joke!"

After thinking about it, Lockhart decided to release another bombshell to divert people's attention.

"Here, I want to announce an important news!

I, Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin, Third Class, Honorary Member of the Defense League against Dark Arts..."

Lockhart waved his arms and shouted a series of his names,

"...will become the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in September this year!"

Amid the excitement and cheers of the crowd around him, Lockhart quietly moved his steps away from Harry.

He is very exaggerated, but not stupid. He knew that his previous performance was due to Harley's instant charm.

And Lockhart knew better that that kind of charm was not a simple magic.

So in this public place, for the sake of his future earning career, he must stay away from Harley.

Anyway, after arriving at school, he has enough time to educate Gryffindor Miss Harley!

Watching Lockhart's exaggerated performance, Harry sighed inwardly. It seems that there is nothing to be learned in this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts course.

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(Thanks to Jiuwei Yanhu and Zi Zhichuang for the reward!)