Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

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Lockhart couldn't hold back any longer. He glared at the people who had just spoken and said, "Perhaps you guys can come up on stage and compete with me. I'll show you what the legendary Lockhart is all about!"

"Hey you, what's your name?"

Lockhart pointed his wand at the man, forcing him to say his name.

“Kate…”

“Very well, Mr. Kate, please come up to the stage.” Lockhart tapped his wand in his hand. “I will make you understand that the worst thing you ever did was to slander the legendary Lockhart.”

"I'm sorry, Professor, I... I didn't mean to."

"I'm calling you up here!" Lockhart roared. "Before Tom arrives, we still have time for a wizard duel. I think you need to prove yourself, and you also need to prove my strength!"

The students in the audience had already raised their hands.

"Defeat him! Defeat him!"

"Go, defeat Lockhart!"

"Defeat him!!!"

The clamor of the crowd made Kate stop in her tracks.

"Kate, you're only a third-grader, don't be afraid of him. If Lockhart really is a fraud, he definitely can't beat you!"

"Kate, don't embarrass us. Even though you only got an A in Charms class, barely passing, we still believe in you!"

"Kate, don't be a coward, go up there!"

Lockhart raised his head.

Third grade?

No matter what, a third-grade student could never be his match.

Solving a problem with a third-grade child is a piece of cake.

Two hands pushed Kate's shoulders from behind, pushing him all the way onto the stage.

Kate held her wand tightly, her speech becoming noticeably more stammering.

"Weren't you feeling pretty smug down there just now?" Lockhart moved closer to the other person.

"But you did it! You brought those annoying Pippi to the classroom, let them out, but you couldn't take them back!"

You did do that, you can't deny it, Professor Lockhart.

Lockhart stubbornly maintained, "I was just trying to test your willpower, but you've turned it into me running away because I was scared?"

Now, it's time to show you my power. Pick up your wands and attack me, or... withstand my attacks!

Lockhart showed no mercy, stepping forward and pointing his wand at the other man: "If you don't make a move, I'm going to attack you!"

"No, I... I'm not ready yet."

"On the battlefield, do you think anyone will wait for you to be ready?" Lockhart raised his wand. "Expelliarmus!"

A red light burst forth and struck Kate's palm, sending his wand flying several meters away.

"Pick up your weapon and come again!"

Kate was on the verge of tears.

He was just a third-grade student with average grades. He never imagined that he would be standing on this competition stage, let alone facing off against a wizard.

A wizard who has been a member of the Defense Against the Dark Arts!

"No, I can't beat you. I... I admit defeat."

There was a collective sigh from the audience.

Kate even forgot to pick up her wand; she hurried toward the stage, intending to jump off.

"Hey friend, you forgot your stuff."

A hand, a warm palm, patted Kate's shoulder.

Tom placed the wand in Kate's hand: "Don't worry, don't be afraid, especially when you're fighting a wizard. You mustn't be afraid."

Some nasty wizards will become even more unscrupulous once they discover you are afraid.

Always remain calm, even when facing someone stronger than yourself. Only by remaining calm will you have even the slightest chance of victory.

Kate looked into Tom's eyes and nodded firmly: "I will."

At that moment, Kate felt like a child again.

The Tom in front of me is very mature and kind.

And the hand that patted his shoulder just now had a firm touch, giving off a subtle warmth...

"Tom!!!"

"Tom! Tom! Tom!"

"Tom—!!!"

The atmosphere among the crowd was instantly brought to its peak.

Everyone turned their attention to Tom.

This young man named Tom is their pride, the pride of Hogwarts.

They are the pride of Ravenclaw!!!

"Tom, defeat him! Defeat Lockhart!"

"Tom!" Two little angels jumped up from the crowd and waved their arms at Tom.

Besides Misha and Shadow, who else could so blatantly proclaim their love in front of so many people?

"Tom, when are you going to marry Hermione?"

Who did this guy raise?

Tom glanced at it, then cast a spell: "Petrify them all."

Draco, who was asking Tom when he was getting married, froze instantly... but only in part—his mouth.

"Haha, Draco, who told you to ask such a question at a time like this?"

"If I were Tom, I would turn your whole body into stone."

Draco pointed to his mouth and made various sign language gestures, trying to get Tom to untie him.

"Stop talking nonsense." Tom pointed his wand at Draco, dispelling the petrification spell, and then threw his own wand down. "Draco, hold onto my wand. I need to talk to you tonight, so give it back to me then."

Upon seeing this, the crowd cheered once again.

Lockhart, on the other hand, had an extremely ugly expression.

"Tom, what do you mean by throwing away your wand? Do you think you can beat me without a wand? You should know who I am!"

"Alright, alright, I've heard all those things before. In my opinion, a magic wand is just an aid."

To be honest, I rarely use a wand, since holding it gets in the way of my other hand.

Lockhart's beard was trembling.

Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!

He actually threw away his wand during the Wizarding Duel.

Does he really think he can beat me? That he can beat me without a wand?

Lockhart bit his lip: "Can we begin now, you arrogant brat?"

"Hehe, of course you can. Professor Lockhart, didn't you just say that you should be vigilant when competing with others? You can start anytime. No password or reminder is needed."

Chapter 114 Tom: My Own Creation (4k)

Every wizard has his own pride.

Even a fraudulent wizard like Lockhart is no exception.

He deceived everyone, including himself, to the point that at times Lockhart even saw himself as the protagonist of the story.

He felt he could do it.

"I'll take your weapon!!!" This was Lockhart's most furious moment.

He was looked down upon more than ever before.

He raised his wand, filled with anger and pride, and unleashed a magical attack on Tom.

However, Lockhart didn't see Tom make any movement; he just stood there, motionless.

The fiery red magic vanished the moment it approached Tom.

"Except your weapons!"

"Petrify them all!"