The first White Lord of Hogwarts - Chapter 58
“Are you kidding me?”
Ron heard that Harry became a seeker and didn’t even notice that his favorite beef pie slipped off his fork.
“”Harry, you must be the youngest Seeker in all these years!”
Ron was very envious, but thinking of Harry’s outstanding performance in saving Malfoy, he could only hide his jealousy in his heart.
“Congratulations, Harry.”
Ivan congratulated Harry from the bottom of his heart, and the boy said a little stiffly:”Ivan, your flying skills are also very good. I think you should also join…”
“Harry.”
Ivan interrupted Harry with a smile and said,”I’m actually not very interested in Quidditch.”
“Uh, don’t look at me like that.”
At this point, the little wizards around looked at each other sideways, thinking that it was too unbelievable that Ivan didn’t like Quidditch.
That’s Quidditch! How could there be someone in this world who doesn’t like Quidditch?!
“To be honest, I prefer studying flying spells to Quidditch.”
“But…”
Seamus questioned,”There is no spell in the wizarding world that can make people fly. I mean, it is impossible to make yourself fly without any props.”
“Yes.”
Ivan did not refute this, he said:”That’s why it is worth studying, isn’t it?”
“.…..”
Well, everyone is used to Ivan’s erudition and fantastic ideas.
“I believe you will succeed.”
Although Harry likes Quidditch, he also admires Ivan.
After a month of getting along, Harry and Hermione have already been hardened.
Ivan is omnipotent.
Why not ask the smart Ivan.
I have Ivan, what do you have?
Well, since Ivan said so, it must be not aimless.
In the days that followed, Ivan and Hermione immersed themselves in the study of magic.
During this period, the turmoil of Harry becoming a seeker lasted for several days.
Malfoy provoked Harry for this.
However, it seemed that due to Ivan’s intervention, the midnight duel that was supposed to take place did not occur, which resulted in Harry not mistakenly entering the restricted corridor on the fourth floor.
Unconsciously, Ivan has changed the original plot.
The game of breaking through the Philosopher’s Stone, unknowingly, gradually drifted away from Harry.
Time passed quickly, and Halloween was approaching.
“Are you kidding me?”
Hermione stared at Ivan blankly. She couldn’t believe her ears:”You want to duel with Professor Snape?”
The two walked by the Black Lake. Not far away, a giant squid was lazily lying on the grass, basking in the sun.
This is a specialty of the Black Lake in Hogwarts. Legend has it that it is Gryffindor’s Animagus, the largest Animagus transformation in the world.
Ivan didn’t know how to comment on this.
Under his magic eyes and spiritual vision, this giant squid is indeed magical, but Ivan didn’t see that it was transformed by Gryffindor.
In addition, the giant squid has a good temper.
Although it looks a bit Cthulhu-style, it will rescue little wizards who fall into the water, and often interacts with couples who come here to walk around, so it is deeply loved by Hogwarts students.
“Yeah.”
Ivan walked side by side with Hermione, he nodded and said:”Do you want to come and see?”
“”But, can I?”
Hermione was a little excited. She thought this private duel would be very secretive, but since Ivan invited her, how could she refuse?
Snape was a professor at the school, a master of magic!
She knew Ivan was very strong and gifted.
But just two months into school, he was going to duel with a professor. This really subverted Hermione’s cognition.
In her opinion, this was no less than a primary school student competing with a teacher from a famous university.
“It’s just a duel, it has nothing to do with magic attainments.”
Whether they win or lose, this can only prove the fighting ability of Ivan and Snape, and magic attainments are not directly linked to fighting ability.
“This is very dangerous.”
Hermione said worriedly:”What if you get hurt?”
“Don’t worry, Headmaster Dumbledore is here.”
“The headmaster will go too?”
The little witch widened her eyes. She wanted to complain. We are all little wizards, why is your life trajectory so outrageous?
She also created the image of a good student in front of Professor McGonagall.
What about Ivan?
He can already chat and laugh with the headmaster and the deans.
“In fact, this was arranged by Headmaster Dumbledore.”
“Because I wanted to test my current combat skills,” Ivan:”It just so happened that Professor Snape came to me because of Harry’s matter.”
“The thing about Harry’s mother?”
Hermione hesitated, she was afraid that she would disturb Ivan.
In addition, there was also the factor of inferiority. Hermione felt that a little wizard like her was not qualified to watch the duel between Ivan and Snape.
“Would it be a bit awkward to take me there?”
“It’s okay.”
Ivan smiled and said,”I have already mentioned it to Headmaster Dumbledore, and he agreed to my request.”
“Can I really do that?”
Hermione was immediately excited when she heard that Dumbledore had given her permission.
Watching professors duel was not something a new wizard could have.
Hermione admitted that she was very excited.
“Well.”
Ivan said:”When the time comes, I will tell you a secret”
“Secret?”
Hermione tilted her head, her fluffy hair fluttering in the wind.
“You will know when the time comes.”
Ivan intends to tell Hermione about his identity as the Silent One, which is also his original plan.
Hermione is the person Ivan trusts most in this world.
And after Ivan’s training, Hermione is not as rigid and stubborn as before, and regards school rules as an absolute rule.
Although she still follows the rules, Hermione will choose Ivan without hesitation.
For example, when Ivan violates the school rules, Hermione will cover up for him.���
Even if Ivan got into trouble and was fired, Hermione hoped that she could take the blame with him.
“I will cheer for you.”
Hermione subconsciously grabbed Ivan’s hand, but quickly let go, and her pretty face flushed.
“Hmm?”
Ivan pretended not to know:”What’s wrong?”
“It’s okay.”
Hermione felt her face turn red, she didn’t know why she was shy, so she changed the subject and asked,”When is the duel?”
“Eight o’clock tonight, the edge of the forbidden forest.”
In the following time, the two did not say much, but just sat quietly by the Black Lake, admiring the beautiful lake view.
The giant squid not far away naturally noticed the two.
It swung its tentacles slightly, creating ripples in the water, as if expressing its feelings about the beauty of youth.————The innocent and sincere feelings of the little wizards.
This reminded it of decades ago.
It was also here, and there was also a pair of little wizards.
Unfortunately, the pair of little wizards did not end up together. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
At night, Ivan brought Hermione to the principal’s office.
“Look, our genius Ambrose takes his girlfriend with him wherever he goes.”
Snape had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Ivan, especially Hermione following behind the boy, he immediately became furious:”Why? Do you want her to cheer you up during the duel?”
“How come I didn’t know that Miss Know-It-All was also moonlighting as someone’s cheerleader?”
“.…..”[]
Hermione felt like cursing.
Fortunately, after two months, Hermione had almost gotten used to Snape’s sharp tongue and prejudice.
“Professor, it was I who invited Hermione.
“I think witnessing a high-level magic duel in advance can help us broaden our horizons,” Ivan said.”
“High level?!”
Snape said sarcastically,”A young wizard who has just been enrolled in school for less than two months?”
“That depends on you, Professor.”
Ivan fought back without showing any weakness:”I think you don’t mind, let us see what high-end spellcasting skills are.”
“Arrogant boy!”
Snape felt humiliated.
He didn’t think Ivan had the ability to compete with him.
Dumbledore must have Alzheimer’s disease, otherwise he wouldn’t have thought of such an outrageous thing.
“It seems you are ready.”
Dumbledore walked in from the door, with Fawkes on his shoulder:”Severus, don’t underestimate Ivan, or you will suffer.”
“Humph!”
Snape knew Ivan’s excellence, and he didn’t want to let him off.
On the contrary, Snape was going to teach Ivan a lesson, so that he would understand what it meant to be humble.
“And Miss Granger, the smartest little witch in the first grade.”
Dumbledore winked at Hermione and said,”I have heard many professors praise you.”
“Good evening, Principal.”
“Good evening.”
Dumbledore smiled gently at Hermione,”Welcome to witness the magical exchange tonight. Seeing you is like seeing Minerva in the past.”
“You are too kind.”
Hermione was flattered. She dared not compare herself with Professor McGonagall.
The old Dumbledore in this world was more like the old man in the first two movies, always giving people a steady and kind feeling like a spring breeze.
“”Chiu!”
At this moment, Fawkes flew up from Dumbledore’s shoulder.
The old man asked the three to grab his arms, and then a ball of flames burst out of Fawkes’ body, instantly covering the four people below.
By the time Hermione reacted, the surrounding environment had already changed.
“This is…”
Hermione was surprised and said,”Forbidden Forest? We are in the Forbidden Forest!”
This ability, which is like teleportation, is something that Hermione, who has read a lot of books, would know.
Fireplace teleportation, Apparition.
But Hermione remembered that Apparition was not possible in Hogwarts.
“A little old-timer trick.”
Dumbledore stood with Hermione:”You’ll keep it a secret for me, won’t you?”
“Of course!”
Hermione immediately realized what this ability to Apparate in Hogwarts meant.
The two remained silent, watching Ivan and Snape walk to the edge of the Forbidden Forest, ready for a duel.
“”All protection! Ultimate protection! Solid as a rock!”
Dumbledore took out the Elder Wand and began to set up isolation magic around.
This place is deep in the Forbidden Forest, far away from Hogwarts.
But just in case, Dumbledore still cast many protective and isolating barriers to ensure that the movement here will not affect the young wizards in the academy.
Released by the great wizard Dumbledore himself, plus the bonus of the Elder Wand.
The strength of this protective spell is that even if Voldemort comes in person, it will take a lot of time to break it.
Dumbledore is definitely old and confused.
Snape looked at Dumbledore suspiciously, not understanding why he was so cautious.
It’s just a little wizard.
Can he make a big fuss against a little wizard?
“I’m actually optimistic about you, Severus.”
Dumbledore winked at Snape playfully, and this contemptuous attitude really made Snape very angry.
“Okay, you two.”
“According to duel etiquette, you must first salute your opponent.”
Ivan and Snape followed Dumbledore’s instructions and held their wands upright in front of them.
However, they did not choose to walk back to back three steps forward like playing house, then turn around and fight again.
The two of them confronted each other calmly.
Ivan was serious, but Snape was a little indifferent.
“Professor.”
Hermione was a little nervous. She asked in a low voice,”Who do you think will win?”
Normally, this was not what Hermione should ask.
Snape was a professor after all. No matter how good Ivan was, he couldn’t catch up with him in two months.
But Hermione was just hoping for a lucky break.
Her Ivan was omnipotent. Maybe he really would win?
“It’s hard to say.”
Dumbledore guessed Ivan’s purpose in asking Hermione to come here. Ivan was serious about it.
“What?”
Hermione was surprised:”You mean, Ivan has a chance of winning?”
“Yes.”
Dumbledore said bluntly,”Little Ivan’s strength, at least in terms of fighting, is amazing.”
“Let’s begin.”
Snape started with a disarming spell.
The red light cut through the darkness and pierced Ivan’s chest. It was so fast that even Hermione, who was watching the fight, didn’t react in time.
“What a fast spell.”
However, Ivan just slightly turned sideways and dodged the magic beam with ease. Then he cast a disarming spell with his backhand and waved his free left hand.
“”Hmph.”
Ivan’s Disarming Spell was obviously not as skilled as Snape’s.
In Snape’s eyes, he was no different from a beginner in terms of speed and angle.
However, just as Snape was about to block it with the Armor Spell, an inexplicable sense of horror suddenly rose from the bottom of Snape’s heart.
Danger!!
Without the slightest hesitation, Snape chose to follow his instinct.
He also dodged the Disarming Spell.
At the same time, a huge rock beside him seemed to be pulled and crushed towards him.
