Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

Chapter 201 Duel Club!

After hearing about Regulus's deeds, Hermione seemed very excited.

"Will Sirius invite us to the funeral?"

she asked.

It was obvious that she wanted to attend the funeral of the 'pioneer' who died for the elves.

She even wanted to meet the house-elf named Kreacher and make an interview with him and Regulus' story to be published in newspapers in the future.

She firmly believed that it would be the first thunder that 'wakes up' the magical world to the oppression of house-elves.

"Oh, I guess that should be fine."

And Harry thought for a moment, then said softly, "I'll tell Sirius."

After spending these days together, he has a very clear understanding of his godfather.

He likes lively occasions and would definitely be happy for his two godsons, who are also friends and willing to fight against Voldemort, to attend his brother's funeral.

"Excellent!"

Ron also said excitedly after hearing this.

Afterwards, the three of them discussed another matter.

"Speaking of this - Dueling Club, I can't believe that Lockhart, with his level of magic, dares to imitate Ryan."

Ron said disdainfully.

"Oh, don't say that."

Harry was very fair: "Professor Crouch is also a participant in the club... He has been busy investigating Colin's whereabouts recently and has rarely been active in school. But he is still a very good wizard in dueling. I have read some information..."

He still has a filter for Crouch.

Hermione was obviously still holding out some hope for Lockhart at this moment, and her expression immediately turned sour after hearing this, and she stood aside without saying a word.

And what they were talking about was another thing that happened in school recently.

That is, Professor Gilderoy Lockhart announced that he would start a club for the "Defense Against the Dark Arts" class.

This is not surprising - in theory, every professor in the school can start his or her own club.

The club founded by Lockhart is called the Dueling Club - in fact, this kind of club had a precedent in Hogwarts in the past, but was later cancelled for some reasons.

As the name suggests, the club's activities include teaching various duel-related knowledge and conducting duel practice.

And obviously, this is also something that the energetic little wizards like very much.

It is said that although the number of people who signed up is far less than that of the Pavatu Club, it can still be said to be extremely popular.

Well... I can only say that Lockhart is indeed very gifted and talented in attracting attention.

Anyway, the Duel Club will have its first event this week.

of course.

Lockhart was obviously well aware that his reputation among the young wizards had not been very good recently. Now, apart from "die-hard fans" like Hermione, most of the young wizards, even the first-year wizards, had already seen that Lockhart was a fake.

If it was just a club he founded, it was doubtful how many people would be interested in it - especially some top students who were good at spells, most of them would not choose his club.

So, Lockhart chose to recruit people.

That was Barty Crouch Sr.

"As professors of Defense Against the Dark Arts, we certainly have the responsibility to teach students dueling skills—I mean, those that are sufficiently spirited and practical. Isn't that the professor's responsibility?"

It is said that Lockhart persuaded Barty Crouch Sr. in this way. As for who said this "it is said", there are sources that the insider is Lockhart himself.

But in any case, it seemed that Barty Crouch Sr. was unable to refuse such a righteous request.

After hearing that Barty Crouch Sr. would also be teaching at the Dueling Club, many students became interested and signed up.

After all, he was the top figure among the Aurors, and was known for his ruthlessness and his fight against dark wizards, old Barty Crouch.

His dueling courses were probably very attractive even among the Aurors in the Ministry of Magic.

So even though Harry and Ron didn't like Lockhart, they still signed up.

"We'll go tomorrow and just attend Professor Crouch's class."

Harry asserted, "I'm sure the others are the same... By the way, do you know who else has signed up?"

"Neville didn't sign up. He's been busy studying Herbology lately."

"Senior Cedric hasn't signed up either. He's been busy studying the ancient alchemy that Ryan taught him...but Seamus seems to have signed up."

Ron recalled.

"That's not a good thing - the Duelling Club will spar with other people, who would want to spar with Seamus?"

Hermione complained.

Then, Harry and Ron looked at each other.

They were horrified at the thought of Simon's magical ability of 'everything is an blasting spell' - anyway, they didn't want to practice with Seamus.

But obviously, they didn't expect it.

The next day, Duel Club.

"Ryan?"

When Harry and the other two arrived at the club classroom, they saw Ryan in the classroom almost at first sight.

There is no way, wherever Ryan is, he is almost the most noticeable person in the crowd.

They couldn't ignore it even if they wanted to.

"How will you be here?"

They came closer to Ryan, and Ron asked more puzzledly.

Ryan was also confused: "Why can't I be here? I'm a student too - and I think I have some achievements and interests in dueling, so I can naturally join the dueling club."

"...You know that's not what I meant."

So Ron was even more speechless.

Harry and Hermione naturally understood what Ron meant - the question he asked was not the obvious one, but...

Ryan Elias's magical abilities, could Lockhart or old Barty Crouch teach him anything?

This was obviously impossible - even Harry, who had great respect for Barty Crouch Sr., knew this.

They are all Ryan's good friends and are the ones who know Ryan's magic level best.

But even so, until now they still felt that they had no idea of ​​Ryan's magical background - it was as if he had grown up over more than ten years in just the past year.

But they can be sure.

Whether it's dueling or magical abilities.

Now the only ones who can teach Ryan are those wizards who are truly legendary, such as Dumbledore.

As for others, not even old Barty Crouch was qualified to teach him.

And more importantly...

"I heard that the dueling club would have sparring sessions between young wizards..."

When Ron said this, his meaning was simple.

Who sparred with Ryan?

Harry thought about it for a moment, then instinctively shook his head.

He came to the dueling club to learn about dueling from Professor Crouch, not to be hung up.

But Ryan just smiled after hearing this - the mandrake leaf was still in his mouth, and he wanted to speak as little as possible.

But obviously.

At this moment, Hermione was the quickest to react: "Do you want to spar with the two professors?"

She obviously realized this.

That's right.

Everyone knows how powerful Ryan is - he will be the next legend, and may even be as good as or even surpass Dumbledore in the future. This is recognized by the powerful wizards in the wizarding world today, and even Dumbledore himself has tacitly agreed.

It was impossible for him to really practice with the young wizards, that was obviously unreasonable.

So it is not difficult to imagine that if Ryan really participates in club activities, he will inevitably have to practice against the two professors.

Ryan smiled and nodded again, saying reluctantly, "There are some things I want to confirm."

"whats the matter?"

After hearing this, Harry and Ron naturally realized that Ryan's purpose in joining the club seemed not that simple.

"nothing."

But Ryan just smiled: "Just some guesses."

While talking.

Accompanied by the exclamations of the little wizards, the door of the classroom suddenly opened at this moment.

Then, colorful magic flew in from outside the door like a ribbon.

Along with the magic, Mr. Gilderoy Lockhart also floated into the house.

He was wearing a purple wizard robe - actually, it wasn't quite right to call it purple, because the robe had apparently been cast with a special spell that caused its color to keep changing.

From the moment he entered the classroom to the moment he walked to the center of the classroom, the color of his wizard robe had transitioned from violet to a dazzling bright purple.

This made the embroidery on his cuffs and collar more prominent, allowing everyone to see the letters "GL" - which was obviously his name.

His hair was so well-groomed that it was almost shiny.

Lockhart was wearing three magic rings on his hands.

"He looked like a purple peacock."