Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

While Kevin was explaining the love potion to the people in his class.

Meanwhile, Hermione and the others also happened to have Potions class today.

After Snape entered the classroom, he coldly surveyed everyone in the room.

She noticed that quite a few little witches were staring at Hermione with ill intent.

"I heard that a remarkable person has recently emerged in our school. He can use magic potions to bewitch a potion master without anyone noticing."

"Ha, how ridiculous."

Snape looked at the crowd below the stage and said coldly, his tone full of disdain.

"With your mediocre skills, you wouldn't even be able to fool a dog."

Although Professor Snape was mocking them, his meaning was clear: Kevin, as a Potions Master, could not possibly be bewitched by love potions.

This indirectly helped Hermione dispel the rumors.

Upon hearing Snape's words, everyone realized what was happening.

Yes, Hermione does well in Potions, but she's far from being able to surpass Kevin.

Kevin's potions are now highly regarded in Diagon Alley; he is a true potions master known to all witches.

Hermione, sitting in the audience, blinked and understood for the first time what Kevin meant by "sharp tongue but soft heart."

Although Professor Snape's words were harsh, they genuinely helped her clear up many misunderstandings.

Professor Snape isn't so bad after all, Hermione thought.

"However, I would like to advise certain people not to keep going into other people's workspaces and disturbing their work."

Then Snape said something pointedly.

Okay, the old bat is still as annoying as ever!

......

Although only two Potions classes heard Kevin and Snape's words, quite a few students still came to their senses through word of mouth.

The rumors did virtually no harm to Kevin and Hermione.

Hermione was alone in Kevin's workspace at that moment.

Because Kevin has to stay after school every class and tutor students who are not doing well.

So Hermione would go to Kevin's workshop first to read books or practice potion making with the materials Kevin had prepared for her, studying while waiting for Kevin to return.

Today, Hermione went to the windowsill, opened the window to let in fresh air, and then took out some materials from Kevin's cabinet to make potions.

If Kevin were here, he would discover that Hermione was using materials for making love potions.

Hermione was still muttering the steps for using the love potion, as if she was preparing.

Just as Hermione was engrossed in crafting the potion, a tiny sound rang out, like the flapping of an insect's wings.

Hermione had her back to the windowsill and was completely unaware that a beetle had flown in through the windowsill behind her.

Just then, Kevin suddenly burst through the door, shouting, "Hermione, what are you doing?!"

Hermione seemed startled, and said in a slightly nervous tone, "Kevin!? Why are you back so soon? No, wait, isn't this..."

However, Kevin didn't seem to intend to listen to Hermione's explanation, and instead pulled out his wand and strode over.

"Stop completely!"

Kevin waved his wand, and everyone in the room except himself was frozen in place.

Kevin smiled, walked past Hermione, pinched her cute cheek, and then went to the windowsill, where he saw the beetle that had been frozen in place.

Kevin pinched the beetle in one hand, then waved his hand, and the windows and doors closed automatically, with an isolation spell applied.

Then Kevin released the Stasis Charm, and Hermione and the beetle in Kevin's hands were immediately freed.

Hermione recovered and glared at Kevin, but didn't continue the previous topic. As if they had planned it, she looked at the beetle in Kevin's hand.

"Kevin, is this Animagus?"

"That's right."

Kevin nodded and said.

Only then did the beetle in Kevin's hand finally realize that it was all a trap!

It was all an act to lure her into the workspace!

"Rita Skeeter, are you going to show yourself, or should I help you?"

Kevin gripped the beetle tightly in his hand, letting it tear at his hand with its feeble mandibles.

Hermione took out her camera, intending to record what was about to happen.

With the help of developing agents, a series of photos can be animated, like a GIF.

Seeing that Rita had no intention of turning back, Kevin immediately threw the beetle onto the empty floor in the center of the room.

Before the beetle could take flight, Kevin waved his wand, dispelling the beetle from its Animagus form and instantly transforming it into a disheveled Rita Skeeter.

This entire process was recorded by Hermione's camera.

As soon as Rita transformed back, she panicked and took several steps back.

"Wait, wait a minute! I..."

Rita wanted to say something, but Kevin waved his wand again.

Rita was immediately muted and couldn't make a sound. She frantically tried to grab her neck.

Then another binding spell was cast, and Rita's hands and feet were immediately locked by an invisible force, causing her to fall to the ground.

"Now, I'll talk, and you'll listen."

Kevin walked to Rita's side, looked down at her lying on the ground, and said calmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

You have two choices.

"One, die."

Kevin coldly threatened without wasting a word, even Hermione was taken aback. She hadn't thought about killing Rita, she only wanted to threaten her through the Animagus issue.

However, she did not refute Kevin and simply watched quietly.

Second, serve me.

Choose.

After saying that, Kevin lifted the silencing spell on Rita.

After Rita realized she could speak, she looked at Kevin with horror in her eyes. She couldn't believe that a student would threaten someone with such cold-blooded words.

"I..."

Rita seemed to want to try and see if there was any room for negotiation.

However, a crowbar came hurtling through the air with a loud whooshing sound, then suddenly stopped right in Rita's ear.

This terrified Rita, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.

"I choose option two! I'm willing to serve you!"

Rita finally couldn't withstand the chilling killing intent and screamed in terror.

Hearing Rita's shout, Kevin finally regained his usual kindness and revealed a harmless smile.

"A very wise choice."

However, at this moment, Kevin's smile appeared to Rita as the smile of a devil.

She was certain that Kevin's heart was not as gentle as he usually appeared; there was a demon within him!

But Rita didn't dare to speak and stood up shakily.

Kevin took out a bottle of purple potion, opened the cap, and steaming purple smoke billowed out.

"Drink it."

Rita desperately wanted to ask what it was, but looking at Kevin, she dared not speak and could only tremblingly drink the potion.

As soon as the potion entered her mouth, she felt a pang of heart palpitation, but the feeling quickly dissipated.

"You can go now. Go back and finish today's report."

"I won't restrict you. I'll only ask you to do things when needed. Don't worry, it's all within your capabilities."

With that, Kevin waved his hand, the barrier spell on the room disappeared, and the window opened by itself.

Rita didn't dare to speak. After wriggling and transforming into a beetle, she flew away unsteadily.

After Rita transformed into a beetle and flew away, Hermione spoke to Kevin.

"Kevin, what did you just give Rita to drink?"

"It could be a sweet drink, or it could be poison," Kevin said, winking at Hermione.

Hermione immediately realized that Kevin had just been bluffing her; it probably wasn't poison at all, but just something to make Rita think it was.

"Develop the photos later, make a few copies, and send one to Rita. She'll understand," Kevin said.

Hermione nodded in agreement; this photo was the best evidence to control Rita.

"Now that we've dealt with Rita's matter, it's time to settle our own scores."

Hermione put the camera away and then smiled at Kevin.

"Huh? What's going on between us?" Kevin was taken aback, and seeing Hermione's dangerous smile, he had a bad feeling.

"They actually dared to use a spell to freeze me. I don't think this was part of our discussion at noon."

It turns out Hermione was upset about Kevin using a spell to freeze her.

"No, Hermione, you're too close to her. I'm afraid if I take it slow, she'll get away."

Kevin scratched his head awkwardly and took two steps back.

Actually, he did it on purpose, wanting to take the opportunity to bully Hermione.

"Does my face feel comfortable to pinch?"

Hermione walked up to Kevin and said in a devilish tone.

She reached out and grabbed Kevin's face.

"Wrong, wrong, Hermione..."

Kevin knew he was in the wrong and had no choice but to beg for forgiveness.

"For the next week, you'll be my punching bag, letting me practice my spells."

"Otherwise, hmph~"

Hermione grabbed Kevin's face and wouldn't let go, revealing a devilish smile.

If Kevin didn't agree, Hermione would keep nagging him, so Kevin had no choice but to agree.

Hermione then returned to her obedient and adorable self, giving Kevin a sweet smile.