Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 442, Section 436: Play around as you please, but don't joke about Percy.

"I've heard that wizards in Africa don't use magic; they're born with the ability to cast spells without a wand. I wish I had been born in Africa." Ron tossed his wand aside, looking utterly hopeless and resigned to his fate. He wasn't proficient enough at casting spells without a wand and couldn't achieve 100% success every time, so he joined the group practicing this skill.

Draco then mocked him mercilessly.

Of the original six members of the discipline team, he was the least skilled.

"If you were born in Africa, you'd be a prince, no less," Draco said sarcastically after hearing his words.

"Draco, I didn't expect you to think so too."

Ron scratched his head sheepishly.

He didn't catch Draco's sarcastic tone and thought he was being flattered.

Draco: "."

Don't doubt Mr. Ronald's naiveté; sometimes it's hard to tell if he's pretending to be stupid or if he really is.

"I think I should correct your misconception. African wizards are not born with the ability to cast spells without a wand. Rather, people there don't know how to make wands, so they were forced to learn spells without a wand under these circumstances."

Normally, Hermione would be the one to give such a long speech, but this time it was Percy who spoke: "Besides, not everyone over there is skilled in wandless spellcasting. Many wizards need to find special materials to assist them when casting spells. Although it looks a bit strange, it is extremely slow and the effect of the spell is far inferior to ours."

"So be thankful that we have a master wand maker, and even more thankful that you have a wand."

Percy looked at his younger brother as he spoke: "Also, pressure is a motivator, and I hope you fully understand that."

However, Ron seemed unconcerned, clearly not wanting to listen to his brother's rambling.

Percy sighed upon seeing this, pulled out his wand and pointed it at Ron: "Then, my dear brother, shall we have a duel?"

"Percy, are you really going to duel?"

Ron looked Percy up and down suspiciously: "Let's get this straight, even if you're my brother, I won't go easy on you."

He didn't believe Percy could beat him.

"No need." Percy shook his head, then said to Ron with a teasing tone, "Don't cry if you lose later."

When Ron was a child, he often played around with his older brothers, and every time he lost, he would cry loudly in sadness.

"I'm not the same person I was when I was a child anymore."

Ron blushed, making his freckles more noticeable, and he also took out his wand.

"This is going to be interesting."

The young wizards who were practicing nearby turned their curious gazes upon the commotion, then promptly patted their seats and began to eat fruit.

As for Dumbledore, he didn't seem to want to stop it, and he even seemed quite happy.

Ron and Percy had already started fighting.

Both of them initially adopted a conventional fighting style, using minor spells to probe each other's attacks.

"Harry, who do you think will win?"

Neville walked over with Luna and asked Harry curiously.

"Ron," Harry thought for a moment and replied, "Although he's the laziest of us, his combat skills are quite good. Percy's chances of beating him aren't high."

Harry himself defeated Barty Jr. a year ago, and Barty Jr. even ambushed and defeated Moody's expert. Now that a year has passed, surely Ron can't still not beat himself from a year ago?

Draco, who was standing to the side, nodded in deep agreement.

Despite his playful antics, he still knew Weasley's capabilities.

Even Hermione subconsciously believed that Ron, who trained with them, would not lose to Percy.

Most people in the discipline group felt this way, except for a few who had already graduated.

"Is Percy going to teach little Ronnie a lesson?"

A familiar voice rang in her ears. Hermione turned her head and saw Dudley had appeared there at some point. He had even brought a stool and was holding a watermelon, looking like he was watching a good show.

"Want some?"

As he spoke, he handed Hermione a slice of watermelon.

Hermione instinctively took the melon from Dudley's hand, then realized what she meant and said in surprise, "Dudley, you think Ron will lose?"

"Why not?" Dudley was quick, having already eaten several pieces of watermelon. He continued, "Don't underestimate Percy. He passed the NEWTs exams with straight O's, although that's just the theoretical part. But his practical skills are among the best in the Ministry of Magic. Scrimgeour has asked Fudge more than once to transfer Percy to the Auror office."

"Even though I was rejected every time."

As he spoke, Dudley finished the rest of the watermelon, wiped his mouth, and said to Hermione, "Everyone is working hard, and we're not the only ones who have improved."

"Don't underestimate the progress of others."

While Dudley and Hermione were chatting, the duel between the two on the playground had reached a fever pitch.

The two had already exchanged blows for more than a dozen rounds.

"Such tight defense."

Ron's counter-curse was pretty good, but Percy on the other side was just as good.

Offense has always been Ron's weakness, the opposite of Harry's. He is not good at dark magic but good at defense. However, Percy's fighting style is very similar to his, also focusing on defense. This gives Ron the illusion that he is fighting against a mirror.

"Eliminate your weapon"

"Armor Protection"

The two spells should have canceled each other out once again, but this time the red light from the Exorcist's Scepter broke through the armor and struck Percy's wrist with perfect accuracy.

The wand slipped from his hand and fell to the side.

It seems the outcome is already decided.

Just as Ron was pondering what spell he could use to defeat Percy in a cool way, he didn't notice that there were several unusual pebbles at his feet, nor did he notice that Percy's face showed no sign of panic at losing his wand.

"Flying sand and stones"

Percy ignored the wand completely and used two fingers to cast the spell.

Spellcasting without a staff.

Fortunately, after long-term training, Ron may not have many other skills, but he has a strong sense of instinctive reflexes.

"Armor Protection"

It blocked the effects of flying sand and stones.

"Flying sand and stones"

"Flying sand and stones"

"Flying sand and stones"

"."

Several magical explosions of "flying sand and stones" were steadily blocked by Ron's armor.

At this moment, the air was filled with dust due to the continuous explosions of sand and stones, making visibility very blurry and somewhat dazzling.

The wind blew, making the dust even bigger, and it blew directly into Ron's eyes.

Just as Ron instinctively reached out to wipe his eyes, a spell flew out from the corner of his blind spot.

"All imprisoned"

Ron, who was hit, felt his whole body stiffen, as if he had been frozen and could not move. He struggled and fell straight down.

(End of this chapter)