Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 315 A brand new duel challenge is established! Dudley's entanglement!

After Lockhart finished explaining his ideas, everyone in the classroom looked at him with different eyes than before, some with newfound respect, others with deep admiration.

Snape and Dudley were no exception.

Snape never expected that Lockhart, such a frivolous and boastful person, would have such an unexpectedly bright mind.

I wonder if this is just a roundabout way of seeking fame and fortune, a high-sounding but ultimately ineffective tactic.

Dudley admired Lockhart's ability and methods in fabricating lies to alleviate his own pressure of magical research, packaging himself with words, and seizing every opportunity to enhance his reputation.

Who says Lockhart is a good-for-nothing, a simpleton and a fool? He's incredibly smart!

They're all a bit too clever!

"Whether Professor Snape likes it or not, I'm willing to take on this challenge!"

Professor Moody was the first to reply. Although he was keen on arresting people, he did it to indirectly save people. Now that it was time to save people directly, he was more than willing to do it!

Isn't it just a healing spell to counteract the aftereffects of the Forgetfulness Curse?

He's been fighting dark wizards for so many years, what kind of magical wounds hasn't he seen?

He may not be familiar with or skilled in proper long-term treatment.

But when it comes to using certain methods to quickly suppress the negative effects of spells on the battlefield, he is a seasoned expert with extensive experience!

He was quite confident that by starting with symptomatic treatments and conducting in-depth research, he could discover a magic cure that could completely eradicate the problem!

"We are also willing to help Nawei!"

Seeing that Professor Moody had agreed, Lupin and Sirius exchanged a glance and chimed in, accepting the challenge as well.

Putting aside the fact that they are now more benevolent, the very act of healing fellow Gryffindor students gives them a sense of inescapable responsibility.

Moreover, they were all outstanding graduates of Hogwarts, and considered themselves exceptionally talented and outstanding.

When it comes to competing in magical research abilities, they naturally don't want to fall behind.

Of the five Defense Against the Dark Arts professors present, four agreed to the challenge.

Everyone turned to look at Snape, awaiting his response.

This creates immense, invisible pressure.

Snape didn't care, but he couldn't be completely indifferent.

If he backs down now, not only will his prestige diminish greatly and he will find it difficult to win people's hearts, but he will also inevitably be criticized by students and professors behind his back, and his former enemies will despise him even more.

He will never again be a defeated foe of raiders! Never!

"I agree to this duel!"

In the end, Snape, with a grim face, agreed to Lockhart's proposal.

The students in the classroom couldn't contain their excitement and cheered.

The ideological and educational reforms at Hogwarts have shown results. In classrooms without pure-blooded snakes, no one will discriminate against Neville because of his illness; instead, they will feel pity or sympathy.

Hearing that five professors in a row were willing to treat Neville made him even happier for Neville.

"Alright! Let me be the witness!"

Dudley suddenly spoke up without hesitation, “Professors, you can go to Neville, explain the situation to him, and gently investigate the aftereffects of the Oblivion Curse on his body.”

But if any research results are found that you intend to use on Neville, please have them verified by me or Headmaster Dumbledore before deciding whether to apply them.

Upon hearing that Dudley was going to be the referee for this 'duel', Professor Moody, Lockhart, Sirius Black, and Lupin all agreed without hesitation.

Dali was powerful and highly respected.

More importantly, he was Professor Moody's savior, Lockhart's unseen leader whom he had to acknowledge, Sirius's close friend and relative whom he felt guilty about and wanted to protect, and Lupin's great benefactor who helped him eliminate the side effects of wolfism and give him a new life.

Therefore, everyone naturally readily accepted any reasonable requests made by Dali.

In this situation, Snape had no choice but to accept it.

Snape didn't say anything, just nodded slightly, and quickly left the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom.

Although he concealed it well, Dali could still sense a loss of his former elegance and a sense of desolation in his departing figure.

"Alright, now that this matter is settled, the professors and I should not disturb Professor Lockhart's class any further. Professor Lockhart is the main character of today's Defense Against the Dark Arts class, isn't he?"

Seeing that Snape had left and the matter was over, Dudley called out to Sirius, Lupin, and Professor Moody, and also left the classroom.

Dudley deliberately walked behind the three professors, and as he passed Lockhart, he gave him a meaningful look and whispered, "Teach him well."

This startled Lockhart, who was quite pleased with himself after his great victory that day. He broke out in a cold sweat and became much more sober.

After Dudley and the professors left, Lockhart quickly used all his skills to wholeheartedly and earnestly explain the casting techniques of the Oblivion Charm to the students.

He used the two remaining vampires in the iron cage whose memories had not been erased as targets, allowing students to come forward for practical training, while patiently providing guidance from the sidelines.

After Dudley left the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom and parted ways with Professor Moody, Sirius, and Lupin, he did not immediately continue his studies and research on magic.

Instead, it used the full-scene sensing ability of Hogwarts obtained by integrating the Marauder's Map to sense Snape's current location, and then teleported to Snape's front.

Snape was surprised to see Dudley suddenly appear before him.

He knew that, apart from house-elves, only Dumbledore, who possessed a phoenix, could Apparate within Hogwarts.

But now it seems there will be another exception.

Snape's surprise didn't last long; soon, it turned into doubt and resistance.

Ignoring right and wrong, Lily was his Achilles' heel, yet Dudley repeatedly touched upon it.

Now that he has given in, he is still being harassed by Dudley. How can he not be disgusted?

In this mood, Snape frowned and asked in a sarcastic tone:

"What do you want from me, Dursley teaching assistant, who is both strong and reasonable? Do you want to lecture me again?"

"That's right!"

Dudley's response was swift and decisive, leaving Snape, who preferred to beat around the bush, completely bewildered.

This answer made Snape's expression instantly turn even uglier.

But he neither walked away nor replied.

They just stood there quietly.

His rebellious spirit was stirred up; he wanted to hear what Dudley, who had always regarded him as an enemy, would say when he sought him out alone.

Moreover, Dudley's meaningful words in the classroom earlier clearly showed that he knew him very well and was aware of his past with Lily.

Did Sirius Black and Lupin tell him?

Snape pondered the matter, remaining hesitant and unsure of his judgment.

Dudley looked at Snape, who was standing in front of him with a disgruntled expression, full of worries, and waiting for him to continue. He waved his hand to cast the 'Hear-Blocking' spell to prevent eavesdropping, and then spoke directly.

And every time he opens his mouth, it's a bombshell.

Do you really want Aunt Lily to come back to life?