Hogwarts: From Luna's House to Godhood Through Intense Competition

"Who cast the softening spell just now? I just got a spell on my knee, was it you?"

……

Just as Wizette was about to step out the door, Lockhart's voice came from behind him, "Mr. Lovegood, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Chris muttered to himself, "This doesn't feel like a good thing..."

Wizette sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her voice, and turned to ask, "Professor Lockhart, is there anything I can help you with?"

Lockhart glanced at his roommate standing next to Wizette, cleared his throat, and said, "Classmates, I would like to speak with Mr. Lovegood alone."

“But we also have questions to ask,” Michael said first. “I remember you also graduated from Ravenclaw, so you must understand this feeling, right?”

“Ah! Of course I understand…” Now that things had been put this way, Lockhart naturally couldn’t refuse. “I am a third-class recipient of the Order of Merlin! Ask away!”

After saying that, he smiled again, as if he had undergone some kind of training or torture to reflexively show exactly eight teeth.

Terry asked first, "You're a powerful wizard who can travel with werewolves, so why can't you even deal with those little elves?"

“You only saw the surface, without delving into its deeper meaning…” Lockhart looked pained, sighed softly, and shook his head repeatedly.

"I must point out that the chaos that has occurred today does not indicate any deficiency in my magic, but rather is due to the actions of you."

Terry pointed to himself, his face full of surprise. "What we caused?"

“You only know that the elves come from Cornwall, but you don’t know their special abilities,” Lockhart said, looking distressed.

"You know... I called them monsters! Do you really think... those little sprites are just simple magical creatures?"

"They feed on mockery... You should know Dephna Fomagi, right? She was a poor witch..."

“Divina Fomagi?” Michael and the others shook their heads and looked at Vizette.

Feeling her roommate's gaze, Vizette asked again, "Devna Fomagi? A witch?"

“That’s right! A witch who lived in the seventeenth century…” Lohat nodded. “Do you know her story?”

"Dephna Fomagi was kidnapped by five local elves while on holiday in Cornwall," Wizette said.

"After she was rescued by the Aurors, she would apply to the Ministry of Magic every year, hoping to exterminate all the elves."

“What a learned child…” Lockhart’s face showed a satisfied expression. “No wonder Professor Flitwick and the others…like you so much!”

This is also why he took the initiative to come over and wanted to deal with Vizette.

As a highly respected and popular wizard, he was able to learn a lot through his own channels and wanted to use his fame to climb even higher.

It was for this reason that he accepted Dumbledore's invitation to become the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts.

Harry Potter is a very famous name, and he is a household name in the English magical world.

Becoming Harry Potter's professor would certainly be a significant addition to one's resume.

Lockhart's next goal is to establish a good relationship with Wizette Lovegood.

Through his conversation with Clothar Bashat, the owner of Flourish and Blotts, he learned that Vizette had a close relationship with Bashat.

When Bashat was chatting with him, he mentioned the gifts that Wizette had given him;

Lockhart had seen that gift before; it was just an ordinary magical sculpture that only changed color over time.

To think that Bashat could actually have a smile on his face was simply unbelievable;

During the time he was preparing for the book signing, Lockhart rented a room at the Leaky Cauldron and saw something else that bothered him—

Vizette frequents Ollivander's wand shop, so she must have a close relationship with the Ollivander family.

Lockhart then began to think that if he could establish a real connection with these two families through Wizette, he would surely gain a wider network of connections.

Just like the book "The Quibbler," which always appeared on the front shelf of Flourish and Blotts bookstores, it was inextricably linked to Wizette.

As for how to establish friendly relations, he learned extremely important information from professors such as Flitwick.

Wizette Lovegood is a true Ravenclaw with an overflowing curiosity for knowledge, which I can fully utilize to achieve my goals.

After all, he had a wealth of adventurous experiences hidden in his mind, which he believed would attract the attention of Wizette Lovegood.

Lockhart still remembers his dream—to become the youngest Minister for Magic in England. If he could achieve something at Hogwarts, perhaps he really would have a chance to realize his dream!

If Cornelius Fudge can become Minister of Magic, why can't I give it a try?

He's even more handsome than Cornelius Fudge, so he should have the advantage!

Before he knew it, he recalled the Sorting Hat almost sorting him into Slytherin.

At the time, he felt that his talent was so outstanding that he was an absolute genius with powerful magic, and that Ravenclaw was more suitable for him.

However, after entering the academy, he discovered that he was surprisingly ordinary and failed to leave a deep impression on the other students.

Perhaps if I went to Slytherin, I could take advantage of the house's unique characteristics and achieve my dream sooner.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs," and I eventually graduated from Ravenclaw.

If it weren't for the twists and turns of my later experiences, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today...

"Ouch..." Lockhart's roommates exclaimed in a joking manner upon hearing his words.

"Back to the point!" Lockhart snapped out of his reverie, clapped his hands, and asked, "Just five little fairies were enough to kidnap poor Dephna Fomagi! Do you know why?"

"Because the fairies feed on mockery, and because Diphna Fomagi mocked them, the fairies grew powerful! Powerful enough to subdue an adult witch!"

Terry finally understood. "So you're saying... we mocked the sprites, and that's why they became so difficult to deal with?"

Chapter 84 Such a Forgotten Curse?

Lockhart reached for the podium and picked up a green-covered book, "Giddro Lockhart Teaches You How to Get Rid of Pests in Your Home."

"Of course! Don't underestimate those dark magic creatures! Even if they are as weak as the Flob Caterpillar! Haven't you encountered the Flob Caterpillar before?"

"They live in damp ditches, and every year how many wizards have to turn to professional magical cleaning companies because they are unable to clean them up?"

"Otherwise, why do you think I published this book? Because this book saves your mothers so much on cleaning costs every year?"

Terry and the others looked at each other, somewhat taken aback, and found that there was some truth to what he said.

Anthony crossed his arms, still looking doubtful. "But you still haven't explained why you can't deal with the sprites."

Lockhart explained, "Because of your mockery, they accumulated power within them, resisting my magic. It's that simple."

"Just think about it! With students from both academies laughing at them, how much power could they possibly gain?"

"Later, the mockery turned into panic, and they were unable to continue absorbing power, which is why they became easier to deal with."

He looked at Vizet and patted him on the shoulder approvingly, "There was just too much time to spare, I forgot to give you extra points!"

"Just as Professor Flitwick and the others said, your performance was outstanding! I will be adding... fifty points to Ravenclaw's score!"

Such generous bonus points made Anthony and his team waver, suddenly feeling that Lockhart in front of them seemed... not so untrustworthy.

Lockhart noticed their expressions, raised his eyebrows, and flashed his signature smile again. "In that case... I'll personally demonstrate to you how I deal with the sprites!"

He led everyone back to the classroom, found the bolt on the large iron cage door, and solemnly warned, "Laughter is their power! Never underestimate them!"

Seeing Lockhart's expression, Anthony and the others nodded, their expressions unconsciously becoming serious.

Lohart unlatched the door, quickly reached in, pinched out a small sprite, and then swiftly closed the door again.

The whole process was smooth and natural, and from these actions, one could vaguely glimpse the charm of the book.

“I can subdue it with a simple spell…” Lockhart picked up his wand and pressed the tip against the elf’s head.

"Everything is forgotten!"

The little elf, who had been struggling, quieted down and lay limp in Lockhart's hand, like a lump of clay.

"It...can't do anything anymore?" Anthony and the others looked at each other in dismay, and cautiously reached out to touch the little elf.

The little sprite remained unresponsive, with only slight undulations in its body, indicating that it was still alive.

"Do you think it's a little elf now? Actually, it's a loyal dog!" Lockhart pressed the tip of his wand against the little elf again. "Forget everything!"

The little elf reacted, landing on all fours with its tongue lolling out, and stiffly ran to Lockhart.

It even makes a high-pitched barking sound, just like a puppy.

"Or perhaps a raven loyal to me!" Lockhart cast the spell again, "Forget everything!"

The little elf suddenly took flight, replacing wings with slender arms, its all-black eyes gleaming sharply.

It swung its arms in the air, stiffly making soaring motions, and even made a "cawing" sound like a crow...

"How about it?" Lockhart raised his eyebrows, looking extremely pleased with himself. "It is now my loyal raven."

"You've all seen how amazing my magic can be when it's perfectly cast! But I must admit that there are always uncontrollable factors."

"Do you remember my book, 'Wandering with the Werewolf'? When the werewolf encountered the forest monster, how did I help him break free?"

Anthony and the others looked at Wizette.

"You caused the trolls to fight amongst themselves, creating an opening so you could escape their encirclement with that werewolf wizard," Vizette said. "So... it was a forgetting spell?"

Anthony asked curiously, "Didn't the book say that this is a forgetting spell?"

Before Vizet could answer, Lockhart immediately said, "The point isn't that... it's about the use of magic!"

"When to use which spell is very important! We must not only pay attention to every dark magic creature, but also to every spell!"