Marciana regretted not simply calling Snape to stop that night, because Snape's face became more and more frightening every day in the next few days.It's no wonder that he, the things that happened to him recently are getting worse and worse.Harry had his arm broken by a cursed Bludger during the Gryffindor-Slytherin match last Saturday.Marciana couldn't guess which bothered Snape more: whether everyone was accusing the Slytherin team of cheating and putting a curse on the Bludgers, or whether Harry had a broken arm and was still under Malfoy's eye. The golden snitch was caught underneath.

Anyway, it shouldn't be bothering about Harry's injury: the kid's arm was fine, and Madam Pomfrey was the best at healing Quidditch injuries, joining his bones together in a second.Harry was carried back to the Gryffindor Tower by the team members on the spot, and it seemed that there would be a big celebration tonight.

There was even more chaos in Potions class on Thursday afternoon, when someone allegedly threw a magic sparkler into Goyle's cauldron.Their class happened to be boiled with swelling potion, and more than half of the students in the class were swollen out of shape. Fortunately, Snape had prepared enough anti-swelling potions—it has to be said that the old teacher was well prepared.

"I also lost a piece of African tree snake skin, so I can make a lot of noise." Snape gritted his teeth in the teachers' lounge, "I know Potter did it, it can't be wrong, it must be him."

Marciana looked at Snape's trembling hands, feeling very worried.For one thing, she hadn't said anything about asking Snape for help, and she didn't have much time, but there was never a good time—Snape was never in a good mood.Secondly, she was really worried that Snape would have a stroke at a young age if he was so angry.You see, you see, the veins on the forehead are bursting out.

By Friday night, Marciana finally found her moment.After all, after the last class on Friday afternoon, all the teachers will have a sense of relief that "ah, it's finally the weekend and I don't have to teach for two days", even Snape can't help it.After dinner, she walked over to Snape's office with a bottle of Flame whiskey.The black-robed wizard opened the door, looked at her suspiciously, and narrowed his eyes, "What do you want?"

"I need your help."

Snape gave a low snort and sideways let her in.

Marciana decided to get straight to the point, "The first duel club will be held next week, can you be my opponent?"

Snape sat calmly on the sofa, observing Marciana with a finger on his lips.She instinctively felt that the wizard was in a good mood now, and thought that there might be something going on, but the next moment she knew she was wrong.

"No." Snape put down his finger and put on an indifferent expression, "I'm tired enough teaching, correcting homework, making rounds, and making potions for Madam Pomfrey. I don't Dry."

"Madame Pomfrey... I can boil some simple potions for you," Marciana tentatively suggested, "You know that my level is not bad, and I have brewed potions for the past few years. I am very good at for treatment."

Snape snorted noncommittally.

Marciana hurriedly continued, "I was the first to find you because I think you are really good at duels, and you can best demonstrate the fighting level of a real wizard."

The head Slytherin obviously didn't appreciate her shallow compliment.Marciana was annoyed, "Quickly state the conditions! Otherwise, I'll go to Professor Flitwick!"

"I'll help you demonstrate once, and you have to cook potions for the medical wing for me for a week. Unless it's a particularly complicated potion, you have to pack it all."

"You are cruel enough!"

"That's just my job for one night. It's fair to change from night to night."

"How can a duel demonstration take a whole night!"

"Do you dare to say that I don't need to help you supervise the duel practice of those students?"

"All right! All right! Next Thursday at eight o'clock in the Great Hall."

Snape nodded curtly, and waved Marciana to fuck off.

Before Marciana left, she glanced back through the crack of the door in a strange way.Snape was still sitting on the sofa, with a little smile on his face, not his usual sneer, sneer, sneer, half-smile, but a smile of pure pleasure.This kind of expression was so rare on Snape's face that Marciana felt that face was strange for a moment.She suddenly realized that he was indeed not much older than herself, and after removing the unrealistic sense of age added to him by the gloomy expression, this face—although the appearance was still not beautiful—made her quite willing to look at it a few more times.

Although she always felt tricked by this person, she thought, but since he is so happy, let it be.

The Dueling Club notice was posted on Saturday and quickly sparked a heated discussion among students.Sure enough, almost the entire school was there for the first meeting on Thursday night.The tables in the auditorium had been emptied in advance, and the entire auditorium was brightly illuminated by candles. A huge square platform rose in the center, which could be seen clearly from any corner of the auditorium.

Marciana was already waiting in the audience when Snape entered the auditorium.He looked at the high platforms in all directions and the students who were eager to watch, and he always felt that this scene was very familiar.Marciana wore her braids and didn't wear a robe. She was only wearing a neat and close-fitting brown witch's robe. Several senior students surrounded her and talked, and more students looked at her eagerly.Snape walked towards her, and the students backed away in fear when they saw him.

"It seems that Professor Larosa misses your extracurricular activities as a girl," Snape said teasingly.

"The most interesting thing is when the opponent is at a high level." She smiled slightly, "Thank you for taking the time to come." After that, she stepped onto the high stage first.The students noticed them immediately, and the conversation died down. The students approached the stage one after another, trying to find a place with the best view.

"Thank you for coming, and for your willingness to spend your nights at the Dueling Club. I believe everyone here agrees that self-defense is a useful skill. Tonight, Professor Snape has kindly agreed to join me in demonstrating the wizard's Duel." She paused, turned her head and asked Snape with her eyes if she wanted to say a few words, the black-robed wizard folded his arms and looked like he was not interested in giving a speech.But that was enough. Marciana noticed that the Slytherins in the audience were looking at Snape expectantly and excitedly: although he was feared and even hated by most of the students, he was obviously still very good in Slytherin. Beloved.

"Then, next is the demonstration of the first part. Please pay attention to the offensive and defensive spells we use, as well as the timing of use."

She and Snape walked to the middle of the dais, raised their wands, bowed, turned their backs and took five steps each to draw apart—Marciana had always thought this was a stupid stance, but still bit the bullet and said, " This is the etiquette of a normal duel. On the count of three, we will cast the first spell together. One... two... three..."

The two raised their wands to their shoulders at the same time, "All petrified!" down.They threw all kinds of spells back and forth for a while, and Marciana gestured with her eyes, and the two of them suddenly increased the speed of casting spells at the same time.The students were dazzled, and many of them opened their mouths in awe.Finally Snape yelled "Ammunition!" clearly, and a strong red light shot out. Marciana was defenseless, let the red light hit her shoulder, her wand came out of her hand, and was caught The powerful magic force made him take a step back.

The Slytherin students applauded and cheered, and Marciana stood up straight and smiled. "This is the Disarming Charm. Many students should have learned it. It is very practical. So, what should you do if you are hit by this spell and your wand falls out of your hand?"

Snape handed her her wand, she just took it, he immediately raised the wand again, "Expelliarmus!", this time Marciana was knocked backwards, and the wand flew high, It ran into an invisible barrier around the high platform, and landed on the side of the platform with a snap.

There was a burst of exclamation from the audience, and many students covered their mouths.

As soon as Marciana landed on the ground, she supported her hands and jumped up quickly, narrowly dodging a spell that hit her landing position, and with a move with her right hand, "The wand is flying!" Her wand returned to her hand with a snap .

"As you can see, the Wandless Flying Charm. If you can only use one wandless magic, I suggest you learn this." Snape said slowly, "Of course, wandless magic is quite difficult, among you I'm afraid some of you are hopeless." His dark eyes darted maliciously around the second-year Gryffindors, pausing particularly long on Harry, Ron and Neville.

Marciana quickly answered, "Many wizards have successfully cast the Wandless Flying Charm unconsciously when they were young. As long as you practice hard, I believe you can do it. Next, Professor Snape and I will demonstrate Let’s talk about a duel that is closer to a formal battle. We will use a lot of silent spells, please pay attention to senior students who have already started learning silent spells.”

Marciana clenched her wand tightly and looked at Snape with full fighting spirit, expecting in her heart: she had never fought Snape in a completely wizarding manner.Snape obviously lived up to her expectations, the two of them raised their wands, and he immediately shouted, "Black flames out of the hole!" Several black flames emerged from the tip of his wand, outflanking Marciana like a snake. come over.The black flame was so powerful that it scorched the air hot.Marciana waved her magic wand, several streams of white dragon-like cold air met the black flames, engulfing them, and the water vapor permeated the high platform.

"It's the Freezing Charm..." Hermione whispered, recognizing the spell Marciana used.

Marciana summoned several small blue light balls. The light balls made a dangerous sizzling sound, revolving around her body like satellites, and flew towards Snape one by one, interrupting He chanted a spell, forcing him to defend, and Snape swung his wand repeatedly, summoning layers of magic shields to resist the exploding ball of light, but the other hand threw a small bottle, the bottle shattered, and a puff of purple smoke Covered the high platform.The students exclaimed, and the children in front retreated one after another, but the poisonous smoke was confined within the barrier of the high platform, and did not overflow even a little.

Marciana immediately cast a head-soaking spell, and at the same time squatted down, pressing one hand on the ground, several pillars of fire shot up from the ground, and in the light of the fire, a wizard in black robe appeared behind her.For a while, the flames and purple mist on the high platform blocked the sight, and the students did not see clearly the scene on the stage until the smoke was completely burned away.Both Snape and Marciana stood straight, wands pointed at each other's chests.They looked at each other for a second, and put away their wands at the same time.

Marciana smiled at Snape, bowed slightly, and he nodded in return.Only then did the students in the audience burst into loud applause and cheers.Marciana used her "loud voice" to cover the noise with difficulty: "Okay! Alright! Now practice in pairs. Find someone who is at the same level as you!"

They walked among the students, helped them pair up, and solved the curse and treated the students who accidentally fell to the ground.Marciana unhooked Neville and Justin and ripped Hermione out of Millicent Burst's clutches - she bet Millicent Burst was a good candidate for women's wrestling —and then realized that Snape had strolled over to Harry.The Potions Master grinned and said, "I think it's time to see how you're doing." Harry stared back unconvinced. "Malfoy, Potter, you go on stage to demonstrate what you have learned. Of course, based on what I know about you, Potter, you may not have learned anything." Snape had a bright mockery on his face.Harry stared at Snape warily, without moving.

Draco Malfoy whispered to Harry: "Are you scared?" Harry squeezed out a few words through his teeth: "You're dreaming", and before Marciana stopped him, he boarded angrily. up the high platform.

Snape approached Draco, bowed his head and whispered something in his ear.Draco sneered, and Harry looked at Marciana nervously.She bent down and asked him in a low voice, "Can you use your armor steadily?" Harry swallowed and shook his head.Marciana asked again, "How's your obstacle course going?" Harry looked more confident now. "It's...not bad."

"Well, try to protect yourself with armor for a while, and if the opponent summons a physical attack, use obstacles." She smiled, "Don't be afraid, I am here with Professor Snape."

Harry looked even more worried when he heard Snape's name.

As soon as Marciana said the beginning, Draco raised his wand and roared, "Oolong out of the hole!", a black snake as thick as a forearm sprang out from the tip of his wand, landed on the ground, spitting a letter Swim to Harry.Harry immediately yelled, "There are many obstacles!", and his blocking spell was so successful that the black snake hit an invisible barrier and bounced hard to the side.

Harry had just breathed a sigh of relief when the dazed black snake lifted its head and swam angrily towards the person closest to it - unfortunately, it was Justin Finlayry, who was huddled along the edge of the stands.Marciana and Snape weren't too worried - after all, there was a protective barrier on the platform, the snake couldn't hurt Finlayry - but Harry had apparently forgotten this.He rushed up a few steps, hissing, the snake suddenly fell limp to the ground, staring at Harry and coiling up.Harry looked up at Justin Finliery and smirked, and Justin had a look of horror and anger on his face, "What are you doing!" he yelled, and ran out.

Marciana suppressed the shock in her heart, and stepped forward to hold Harry, "It's okay..." She raised her head and shouted majestically, "A protective spell has been cast on the side of the stage, and everyone is not in danger. Continue to practice!"

Snape also took a step forward, and with a wave of his wand, the snake disappeared in black smoke.He stared at Harry with a thoughtful look, and Marciana knew that both he and she were thinking about the mystery of Halloween night: why did Harry go to the second floor.

Ron and Hermione took Harry away, but Marciana saw from the fearful eyes of the students that many students recognized what it was.

Harry was going to have a rough time, I'm afraid.

The author has something to say: Si: Let me show you the fighting style of a potion master... PoisonMist!!

Ma: FIRESTORM!!!

It's useless to finish playing Black Soul Three Terriers. The author is satisfied...

The stupid author was overjoyed when he found out that someone actually read this article, and decided to change the number of words (chest out) every day.

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