Chapter 6
This was the time when the Duelling Club was found in order to tought Defence Against the Dark Arts.
Professor Gilderoy Lockhart and Professor Severus Snape (as his assistant )with the intention of teaching the students of Hogwarts how to defend themselves in response to the revelation that the Chamber of Secrets had been opened for the second .
Eight o’clock in Great Hall
Lockhart waved an arm for silence and called.
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
Gather round, gather round! Can everyone see me? Can you all hear me? Excellent!
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
Now, Professor Dumbledore has granted me permission to start this little dueling club, to train you all in case you ever need to defend yourselves as I myself have done on countless occasions — for full details, see my published works.
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
Let me introduce my assistant, Professor Snape. *said flashing a wide smile*
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
He tells me he knows a tiny little bit about dueling himself and has sportingly agreed to help me with a short demonstration before we begin. Now, I don’t want any of you youngsters to worry — you’ll still have your Potions master when I’m through with him, never fear!”
Young Ron
Wouldn’t it be good if they finished each other off? *muttered in Harry’s ear*
Snape’s upper lip was curling. Harry wondered why Lockhart was still smiling, if Snape had been looking at him like that he’d have been running as fast as he could in the opposite direction.
Lockhart and Snape turned to face each other and bowed; at least, Lockhart did, with much twirling of his hands, whereas Snape jerked his head irritably. Then they raised their wands like swords in front of them.
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
As you see, we are holding our wands in the accepted combative
position. *told the silent crowd*
On the count of three, we will cast our first spells. Neither of us will be aiming to kill, of course.
little harry
Wouldn’t bet on that. *murmured, watching Snape baring his teeth*
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
One — two — three —
Both of them swung their wands above their heads and pointed them at
their opponent.
Prof.Severus Snape
Expelliarmus!
There was a dazzling flash of
scarlet light and Lockhart was blasted off his feet: He flew backward off the
stage, smashed into the wall, and slid down it to sprawl on the floor.
Malfoy and some of the other Slytherins cheered.
Young Hermione
*dancing on tiptoes*
Young Hermione
Do you think he’s all right? *squealed through her fingers*
Lockhart was getting unsteadily to his feet. His hat had fallen off and his
wavy hair was standing on end.
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
Miss Brown — yes, an excellent idea to show them that, Professor Snape, but if you don’t mind my saying so, it was very obvious what you were about to do. If I had wanted to stop you it would have been only too easy — however, I felt it would be instructive to let them see...
Snape was looking murderous. Possibly Lockhart had noticed, because he said.
Prof.Gilderoy Lockhart
Enough demonstrating! I’m going to come amongst you now and put you all into pairs. Professor Snape, if you’d like to help me —
They moved through the crowd, matching up partners. Lockhart teamed Neville with Justin Finch-Fletchley, but Snape reached Harry and Ron first.
Prof.Severus Snape
Time to split up the dream team, I think*sneered*
Prof.Severus Snape
Weasley, you can partner Finnigan. Potter —
little harry
*moved automatically toward Hermione*
Prof.Severus Snape
I don’t think so * said smiling coldly *
Prof.Severus Snape
Mr. Malfoy, come over here. Let’s see what you make of the famous Potter.
little darco
*Beamed up upon hearing he is gonna paired up with Harry*
Prof.Severus Snape
And you, Miss Granger— you can partner Miss Bulstrode.” * said as moving his eyes toward Hermione *
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