Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 360, Chapter 354: A fluffy pink cardigan

"Oh my god, Fred, look!"

One of the redheads shouted in an exaggerated tone, "Our little brother, Ronnie, he's grown up!"

"His past self."

"I couldn't possibly say something so philosophical."

"He's become just like workaholic Percy!"

"rigid, boring, and lacking any of the Weasley family's sense of humor."

Ron sighed. "You're Fred, no need to pretend to be George."

Why are you so sure it was Fred who was speaking? Although the twins look alike, their personalities are very different.

Unfamiliar people may not be able to tell the difference, but familiar people can spot it at a glance.

Fred is flamboyant and a complete "demagogue." He's always the one leading the way in doing bad things and mocking people, while George is more gentle and peaceful.

"Brothers, although I don't really like your pranks, I still acknowledge your talent in this area. If you really want to pursue this career, why not try a different approach? If you lack funds, you can ask me or Brother D."

"If you really need it and hope to realize your dreams, I think I can lend it to you."

"Also, I don't think you should talk about Percy like that. He's your brother, just like you're my brother."

After Ron finished speaking, he left with the prefect.

Fred wanted to teach Ron a lesson and show him what respect was, but George stopped him.

Perhaps Ron's words before he left had an effect, because that afternoon the twins very conscientiously tore down the notice from the bulletin board.

The next few days of classes went smoothly, with professors from various disciplines diligently teaching their courses. However, when teaching fifth-year students (Harry's class), the content was adjusted by one or more levels. Even so, it was still almost not enough to meet everyone's needs, as the content they were learning was far too advanced.

Defense Against the Dark Arts class is scheduled for Friday as always, and the entire Friday is dedicated to this subject.

As the professor in charge of the course, Umbridge was dressed in pink, just like at the opening banquet, and walked into the classroom wearing that fluffy pink cardigan.

"Does she think this outfit makes her look too girlish?"

"I heard she's still single."

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Because of what happened at the opening banquet, many young wizards didn't like her. Although Dumbledore seemed crazy and erratic, he was actually one of the most beloved headmasters in Hogwarts' history.

Therefore, many young wizards are not very friendly towards Umbridge.

Good afternoon, students!

As soon as she entered the classroom, she gave everyone a sickeningly sweet smile and spoke in a low voice.

Only a very few students mumbled "Good afternoon" in response.

"Tsk, tsk," Professor Umbridge shook his head repeatedly. "That won't do, will it? I want you to answer like this: 'Good afternoon, Professor Umbridge.' Please do it again. Good afternoon, students!"

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After she finished speaking, the entire room fell into a deathly silence; not a single person spoke.

Umbridge continued to smile, but as time went on, her expression began to stiffen.

until

Good afternoon, Professor Umbridge.

Dali was the first to speak.

Regardless, she is a professor at Hogwarts, appointed by Dumbledore, so let's give her some face.

But face is a two-way street; if the other party doesn't appreciate it...

Then the Slytherin students echoed in unison.

Good afternoon, Professor Umbridge.

The other junior wizards from the academies exchanged glances before speaking one after another.

“That’s right.” Umbridge nodded, giving Dudley what she thought was a charming smile that gave Dudley goosebumps. Then she said in a coquettish voice, “It’s not too difficult, is it? Please put away your wand and take out your quill.”

The group exchanged glances, all able to see the frustration in each other's eyes.

Defense Against the Dark Arts doesn't use wands, so what does it use? Fists?

However, Umbridge didn't care about that, and continued, "I've heard that your course has always been taught in a fragmented and unsystematic way, is that right?"

What she said was actually true. Hogwarts changes its Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher every year, so even if you want to learn systematically, you still need the opportunity, right? The cost of having a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is just too high.

Mitchell sat upright on the podium, facing the whole class, his hands clasped together and placed neatly in front of his chest, and said, "I think you are far from reaching the level that O.W.L. should have reached in 1980."

The young wizards below the stage exchanged glances again, each seeing the eeriness in the other's eyes.

Are you serious?

Last year, Karkaroff, the headmaster of Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, said something quite different. He said that everyone's learning progress had far exceeded the level of O.W.Ls, and that they could easily get an O even if they went directly to N.E.W.Ts.

Umbridge, oblivious to the young wizards' thoughts, continued speaking: "These problems will be corrected this year. We will be learning a carefully designed, theory-based Defense Against Magic course approved by the Ministry of Magic."

Then she began her lecture. To call it a lecture was a stretch; it was more like she was simply reading from the book "Defense Against Magic."

It was extremely boring, even more so than Professor Binns's lectures. At least in his lectures, you could sleep, as long as you didn't snore.

The discipline team had already finished reading the book during the holiday.

This book can only be described as garbage, not only because of its bizarre viewpoints, but also because, despite being a book about defense against the dark magic (or magic defense), it doesn't mention a single spell.

Yes, even if you read the whole book until it's worn out, you won't learn a single thing, not even the simplest spell.

If you don't learn defensive magic in Defense Against the Dark Arts class, what do you learn?

Should I learn how to style a pink cardigan? Or how to speak in a girlish voice?

Just as everyone was trying to find something else to do in the course, Hermione, who was sitting next to Dudley, raised her right hand high.

Umbridge seemed not to see it, looking in the opposite direction.

Time passed second by second, but Hermione had no intention of lowering her hand. She didn't make a sound either, but silently kept her arm raised.

According to the rules of the class, students must raise their hands and get the professor's approval before they can speak.

She is clearly following the rule.

Who is Hermione? The lioness of Gryffindor, and her action instantly attracted the attention of many young wizards.

In this way, Hermione didn't do anything intentionally, but she successfully attracted everyone's attention.

(End of this chapter)