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"Aren't you nervous?" Kyle asked.
"It's strange." Cedric took a spoonful of corn soup, "I was too nervous to eat at lunch, but just after class, I suddenly felt nothing.
"We prepared for a long time, thought of all the possible scenarios and prepared accordingly. So why should I be nervous."
"That's good if you think so," Kyle said.
He discovered that Cedric and Harry were in two different states. Harry had been acting normal in the past few days, but now he was sitting there nervously in a daze, not eating a morsel of food. Even Fred accidentally lit the fire. The fireworks failed to attract his attention.
Cedric happened to be the other way around, acting more relaxed at this time.
"Will you go to the Room of Requirement today?" Cedric asked: "At noon today, everyone who is determined to participate in self-study of Defense Against the Dark Arts has signed a magic contract.
"Under the influence of magic, they cannot reveal the situation in the Room of Requirement to others, and you don't have to worry about Umbridge knowing."
"If that's the case... then okay." Kyle nodded.
To be honest, he was also curious about what Cedric would do. Besides, it didn't matter even if Umbridge knew.
Kyle had to admit that although Professor Lockhart's character was not very good, he did teach him a very useful spell, especially when facing the current situation, it could solve a lot of troubles. .
At half past seven, Kyle left the Hufflepuff common room with Connor and Cedric and headed towards the Room of Requirement.
"I asked before, and the house-elves can't take us to the eighth floor. We can only go there in batches."
Cedric glanced at the portrait of fruit at the end of the corridor and said, "They cannot use magic in front of students unless they have the consent of the principal."
"Then you can just go to Professor Dumbledore and say no?" Kyle said.
"Are you kidding me?" Cedric glanced at him. "Our behavior tonight will violate at least ten school rules. How can we tell the principal? He will definitely not agree."
"That's not necessarily the case." Kyle said, "You also want to study, don't you? I dare say the principal won't mind giving you some privileges."
"This... let's forget it." After hesitating for a moment, Cedric shook his head.
As a standard Hufflepuff, he still had a bit of a principal filter on Dumbledore, and he never thought of telling him about violations of school rules.
Kyle is probably the only person in the entire Hogwarts who has this idea and dares to do it.
When they reached the eighth floor, there was already a door opposite the Silly Barnabas Tapestry.
Cedric stepped forward and knocked three times, then opened the door and walked in.
In the room were Hermione, Harry, Ron, Fred and George.
After seeing Kyle coming with him, Ron's face darkened. Just when he was about to say something, he saw Fred and George approaching him with excitement.
"I knew you were coming, man," Fred said.
"Although your plan is also very important, it would be a pity to miss such an interesting thing."
"This... you are not..." Ron stared blankly at the scene in front of him, feeling that his brain was a little out of use.
Didn’t they have a falling out?
Neither of them paid attention to each other before, so they reconciled so quickly?
However, Hermione, who was holding a book next to her, showed an expression that was indeed true.
She had already guessed that Kyle and the others must have some plan, but Ron was too stupid to see it.
"But this is the first time we know that you actually defend us like this..." Fred stepped forward and patted the stunned Ron.
"Yeah." George said with a smile, "This will make us embarrassed to tease you in the future..."
No matter how stupid Ron was, he realized at this time that he had been deceived.
He was the younger brother of Fred and George, and they actually hid everything from him. They watched him make a fool of himself, but they still said nothing...
There is no such thing!
Ron felt that he had been betrayed, his face turned red with anger, and he secretly swore in his heart that he would never meddle in others' affairs again!
Seeing Ron's angry look, Fred and George laughed even more.
At this time, Kyle was looking around.
The bookshelves here are filled with books related to Defense Against the Dark Arts, ranging from simple to profound. You can find something suitable for any grade here.
In addition, there are some special magic items on the shelf. Although they are the most basic things, such as looking glasses, demon-hunting pointers, and revealing mirrors, they can also play a good supporting role.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 637 Gallon’s Magic Power
There are nearly a hundred related books, simple but useful magic props, and instruments specially used to test the power of spells. Every corner reveals professionalism.
In Kyle's opinion, this is what a Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom should be like.
At this time, there was a knock on the door again, and Ginny, Neville and several Gryffindor students also arrived.
From then on until eight o'clock, people kept coming in from outside.
Everyone looked very surprised after seeing Kyle in the room.
"Oh, you've never said this before..." Gryffindor's Parvati whispered to Hermione: "If I had known that Kyle was here, Padma would definitely come too."
"I just found out too." Hermione couldn't remember how many times she explained this, "He has refused our invitation before, I thought he wouldn't come."
Hermione had to admit that after experiencing various events in the past few years, especially after the Triwizard Tournament, Kyle's fame in Hogwarts had reached an incredible height.
This is why when she decided to teach herself Defense Against the Dark Arts, she first thought of asking Kyle to teach everyone Defense Against the Dark Arts.
It is no exaggeration to say that Kyle's name is a golden sign. If he had been at the previous gathering, more people would have joined than now.
Unfortunately, Kyle refused at the time.
At eight o'clock, Hermione took out the list and checked it, and found that everyone was here.
Cedric walked to the door and turned the key in the lock, making a crisp clicking sound.
If anyone was outside at this time, they would find that the door that was still there suddenly disappeared and turned into a wall again, as if it had never appeared.
In the room, everyone was sitting on a soft cushion and talking to each other. Because it was the first time to come to such a magical room, everyone was in high spirits.
"Well, this is our next practice place." Cedric said, "There are almost all books about Defense Against the Dark Arts here. You can also pick some that interest you and read them.
"Of course, forget it now, our time is limited, we mainly focus on practice."
It can only be said that he is the president of the Boys' Student Union. Cedric quickly adapted to his current status and talked in front of more than fifty people without any trace of nervousness on his face.
"So, let's do our first day of practice...the leg-locking spell. I know that this spell is relatively basic, and many people know it, and more people use it as a prank spell.
"If that's the case, then you have underestimated this curse. When facing the enemy, the leg-locking curse can restrict the opponent's movements in the shortest possible time, thereby giving yourself time to escape."
"I don't want to learn how to escape!" A voice came from the crowd, "This is so unambitious. Why can't we learn some powerful spells?"
"Because what you are about to face is not your classmates at Hogwarts, nor is it a duel following etiquette, but an unknown adult wizard." Cedric said,
"Before there is no certainty of victory, running away is the wisest choice, and no one will underestimate you because of this."
"What's wrong with adult wizards?" The man said unconvinced: "We may not have a chance of winning. Don't forget, Kyle defeated a werewolf when he was in second grade."
There was a burst of discussion in the room again.
Indeed, Kyle
At that time, he was only a second grader... and the youngest people here were all third graders.
"That's because there were two professors present at the time." Kyle said calmly.
This was also the first time he spoke after everyone arrived.
"To be honest, if I had to choose again, I would rather not have the Order of Merlin than face a transformed werewolf alone."
The man mumbled something vaguely. Although he didn't know what he said, it was clear that he didn't believe what Kyle said.
"Well, since you think you can surpass Kyle, how about we do a small test." Cedric said with a smile: "See if you have the possibility to defeat an adult wizard."
"What test?"
"It's simple." Cedric stood up and stepped on the soft cushion.
"I only use one magic. If you can get my feet off the cushion, you win. How about that?"
"No problem!" The man also stood up.
Kyle remembered that his name was Anthony Goldstein, a fifth-year Ravenclaw student.
"What if I win?" he asked.
"Then I will teach you a powerful attack magic." Cedric said.
He waved his wand.
“Thunderbolt explosion!
There was just a bang, and a large wardrobe in the room was instantly blown to pieces in the firelight. The strong air waves carried dust and sawdust and blew on everyone.
I don't know when a big hole appeared on the ground, but it quickly disappeared.
Such a magical scene did not attract the attention of many people. Everyone's thoughts were still stuck in the shock caused by the blasting spell in the previous second.
"How about this spell?" Cedric said. "Is it a powerful attack spell?"
"I'll give you another reward." Kyle also said.
He took out a handful of gold coins and put them on the table. "If you win, these fifty galleons will be yours."
The golden galleons were piled together, and the impact they brought was slightly better than the blasting spell just now.
"Sure!" Anthony couldn't take his eyes off the subject. He took out his wand and prepared to duel.
Upon seeing this, the others immediately came to the side and made enough space for the two of them.
"Wait..." Anthony seemed to have thought of something at this time, and quickly added: "You can't use this spell for a while."
"The Death Eaters won't make terms with you." Cedric said, "But this time I agree."
No one said to start, the battle can be said to be about to break out.
Anthony had just begun to recite the spell when Cedric had already completed his.
He waved his magic wand, and the wooden blocks on the ground immediately twisted and turned into stoats, screaming and rushing toward Anthony.
Then, the battle was over.