"But, Professor, the overall goal of Black Magic Defense is, of course, to practice defensive spells." Hermione interrupted her.
"In the future, please don't interrupt me when I speak. Also, since we are talking about the overall goal of Black Magic Defense, are you an education expert specially trained by the Ministry of Magic, Miss Granger? "Professor Umrich asked in her sweet, fake voice.
"No, but..."
"Well, then I'm afraid you are not qualified to judge the overall goal of any course. Our latest learning plan was designed and formulated by wizards who are much older and smarter than you. When I carried it out in the morning class, I did not encounter any doubts. I can clearly say that you will be learning defensive spells in a safe and risk-free manner … "
"What's the use of that?" Harry asked loudly, once again interrupting Umrich. When he thought that Elwyn actually compromised with Umrich in the morning, he became even angrier. "If we are attacked, it will certainly not be in a..."
"Quiet!" Umrich said in a sing-song voice, "I said don't interrupt me, Mr. Potter, and please raise your hand to speak."
Harry quickly raised his hand high, and Umrich repeated the same trick.
She immediately turned her face away, but now several other students raised their hands.
"What's your name?" Professor Umrich asked Dean.
"Dean Thomas."
"Go ahead, Mr. Thomas."
"Well, just like what Harry said, isn't it?" Dean said, "If we are attacked, it is impossible to have no risk."
"I'll say it again!" Professor Umrich said, taking a deep breath while smiling at Dean in a particularly irritating way. "Do you think we will be attacked in my class?"
"No, but -"
"That's enough. I have to say that your class has the biggest problem among all the grades. Aside from personal factors, the root of these problems lies with the school itself. To be honest, I really don't want to criticize some of the school's management methods." Professor Umrich's voice overpowered Dean's. She put on a fake smile on her face and grinned even wider, letting out a harsh sneer. "But in this class, you've come into contact with several very irresponsible wizards. Very irresponsible indeed. Not to mention, there's a particularly dangerous half-human half-beast."
"If you are referring to Professor Lupin," Dean said angrily, "he is the best teacher we have ever met. He and Elwyn now run the Hogwarts Magic Newspaper, which is my favorite newspaper."
"Hands up, Mr. Thomas! As for the newspaper, I will talk to Mr. Mason and let him choose his staff carefully and the content that should be published. As for this course, as I just said, the magic they introduced to you is very complicated, not suitable for your age, and has great potential harm. Look, each and every one of you has been scared out of your wits. You actually thought that you would be attacked by black magic every other day … "
"No, we didn't," Hermione said angrily. Harry beside her was also very angry. "We just …"
"Don't interrupt me, Miss Granger. And you didn't raise your hand!"
Hermione raised her hand, and Harry also raised his hand high. Professor Umrich turned her face away.
"In addition to the dangerous half-human half-beast and a fugitive from Azkaban, I think that my predecessor not only cast illegal spells in front of you, but also cast these spells on you."
"Professor Moody is the best. We have learned a lot from him!" Harry shouted angrily. "Also, Sirius is not a fugitive. It was you who wronged him 15 years ago …"
"You didn't raise your hand, Mr. Potter!" Professor Umrich said with a trembling voice. The smile on her face gradually disappeared. "I don't want to argue with you about the crazy things my predecessor did. This is not what we should be discussing in this class. Moreover, your understanding is quite one-sided. Well, the Ministry of Magic believes that theoretical knowledge can help you pass the exam more effectively. In the end, passing the exam is the purpose of the school. What's your name? "
She stopped and stared at Parvati who had just raised his hand.
"Parvati Petier. Professor, is there no practical content in our Defense Against Black Magic exam? Shouldn't we show that we can indeed cast spells and other magic? "
"Hmph, as long as you have a solid foundation in theory, there is no reason why you can't cast spells under strictly controlled exam conditions." Professor Umrich said contemptuously. "If you can't do it, it is obviously because of your own reasons."
"Don't we need to practice beforehand?" Parvati asked in disbelief. "Are you saying that the first time we cast those spells was during the exam?"
"I'll say it again, as long as you have a solid foundation in theory …"
"What's the use of theory in the real world?" Harry raised his fist high again and asked loudly.
His voice was very loud, almost roaring with all his strength.
Professor Umrich looked up and said word by word, "This is the school, Mr. Potter. This is not the real world."
"So don't we need to be prepared for whatever is waiting outside?"
"There is nothing waiting outside, Mr. Potter. Your thoughts are very dangerous."
"Oh, really?" Harry said.
His anger had been boiling in his heart all day, and now it was about to explode.
No, when he made up his mind to question Umrich, it had already exploded.
"Wake up, Mr. Potter. Who would attack a child like you?" Professor Umrich asked in a frighteningly intimate voice, without any smile on her face.
"Hmm, let me think …" Harry pretended to be thoughtful and said, "Maybe, Lord Voldemort?!"
"Hiss!" Everyone in the class sucked in a breath of cold air, followed by a series of screams. Neville even fell off the bench.
However, Umrich didn't show any fear, as if she had just heard an ordinary name.
She didn't seem to be afraid of the name or the Lord Voldemort like the others.
She just stared at Harry with a vicious and satisfied expression on her face.
"Gryffindor minus ten points, Mr. Potter."
The classroom was silent. Everyone was either staring at Umrich or Harry.
Harry was furious, but Hermione quickly stopped him from pouncing. She suddenly understood what Elwyn meant when he left at noon. Why did he want her to watch over Harry and not clash with Umrich? She regretted not following Elwyn's instructions.
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