Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 313 The Professors' Clash Gradually Escalates Out of Control! Dudley Saves the Day!

Lockhart's true colors were exposed, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't panicked.

But as a big star who often fakes smiles, he has a very strong ability to manage his facial expressions.

Having anticipated this and taken precautions, he quickly adjusted his mindset and arrogantly replied with a fabricated lie:

"Using the Forgetfulness Curse to fight off dark creatures is just a combat technique I've only recently learned. I haven't even had time to write it into a book yet, so how did it become 'I'm only good at the Forgetfulness Curse'?"

Professor Snape, what you just said makes no sense. Haven't you read my works?

If you haven't read it, would you like me to send you a copy? You can go back and learn more about my other combat experiences. I can even sign the book for you.

"I'm too busy to read your work, and I'm not interested in your signature either."

Professor Lockhart, why don't you just demonstrate some of your other attack spells and combat techniques?

Snape increasingly felt that Lockhart was all show and no substance, and his words became increasingly aggressive.

Lockhart frowned upon hearing this, and his tone turned cold:

"Professor Snape, don't go too far!"

I'm genuinely here to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts.

The reason I only teach theoretical knowledge in class is because I feel that Professor Moody, Professor Lupin, Professor Black, and my colleagues, including Drsley, have already taught practical skills very well, and there is no need for me to do so.

My strength lies in my years of experience in wilderness exploration, which allows me to tell students from a firsthand perspective how to deal with dark creatures and dark wizards encountered in the wild.

I impart my best knowledge to my students without reservation, and I believe I am worthy of this professorship.

Why have you repeatedly made sarcastic remarks and subtly belittled me? I don't think I've ever offended you.

Today, I have invited professors and Dursley teaching assistants to witness this event. The main purpose is to respond to your questions and clarify the rumors you have spread!

I have a small degree of international fame, and I know how much harm rumors can cause!

Now that I've demonstrated my spellcasting abilities in front of everyone, you still pressure and question me like this? Do you expect me to demonstrate all the spells and combat techniques written in the book before you're satisfied?

Snape hadn't expected Lockhart's response to suddenly become so sharp and direct, seizing the moral high ground and pinning him to the role of an aggressive villain.

Now, Snape was in a rather awkward position.

He was just a little annoyed that Lockhart had taken a day of his Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

Before Lockhart arrived, Snape could teach Defense Against the Dark Arts two days a week.

Lockhart arrived, and with just his sharp tongue, he managed to deprive him of one day a week of his opportunity to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts. Lockhart couldn't stand it and couldn't swallow his anger, so he 'objectively' and tactfully expressed his dissatisfaction.

I never expected it to turn out like this.

Snape was not one to back down, and now, faced with the strange looks from his students and professors in the classroom, including the scrutiny of his old enemies Sirius and Lupin, he was even less likely to back down.

“No need for so many demonstrations, five direct-attack spells are enough. Or, Professor Lockhart, we could have a wizard duel. I think nothing is better than a wizard duel…”

Snape withstood the pressure on the field and continued to press Lockhart.

But some people couldn't stand it anymore.

"Enough, Professor Snape! If it's a duel, I'll be your opponent!"

Professor Moody, leaning on his long cane and turning his Ordinary Mystic Eye, stepped forward and stood opposite Snape, blocking Snape's pressure on Lockhart.

Professor Moody believed that right and wrong were in the hearts of the people, and it was now clear that Snape was in the wrong. As an Auror, his sense of justice would not allow him to stand idly by any longer.

Moreover, he had long harbored resentment towards Snape.

Before Lockhart arrived, Snape forcefully took on an extra day of Defense Against the Dark Arts class each week, which was already a form of oppression against the other Defense Against the Dark Arts professors.

At that time, if it weren't for the fact that he had just come to Hogwarts and had been rescued as a Death Eater prisoner on the day he arrived, he would have lost face.

Furthermore, Professors Sirius Black and Lupin did not seem to object too much to Snape's forceful occupation of their classes.

He had already stood up and fought Snape.

Now, Snape is pressuring his new colleague like this, it's simply unbearable.

Unbearable, no need to endure.

Therefore, Professor Moody stepped forward.

Snape was taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but he quickly recovered, and the gloomy aura emanating from him intensified.

Since the start of this school year, how much anger has he endured? How much bitterness has he swallowed? How much pressure has he borne?

Is it easy for him to have to pretend and play along with a shameless and vicious woman?

He just wanted to take an extra day of Defense Against the Dark Arts class so he could better fulfill his wish, so why are so many people targeting him?

"Alright! Professor Moody, you're welcome! And those two standing over there, you two, come on over! Let's have a duel between the Defense Against the Dark Arts professors! Let's see who's all show and no substance!"

At this point, Snape lost his temper and launched a group attack.

Sirius and Lupin, who were standing to the side, were speechless. They hadn't participated at all, so how did they get caught up in the war?

Lockhart, at this moment, also felt like he was being roasted over a fire.

Snape had real strength and skill, and wasn't afraid of duels, but he was truly just a show-off!

He had only retreated as a tactic to make Snape back down; he had no intention of actually attacking him.

If things continue as they are, a duel between the professors is inevitable. At that point, he will be exposed and lose face.

"A duel? What kind of duel? Severus Snape, haven't you had enough?"

Dudley had no choice but to step in and save the day. He used his magic to gently push through the crowd and walk up to Snape.

Looking directly into Snape's dark and angry eyes, he continued, word by word:

"How many more years will it take you to learn to admit your mistakes? How many more irreparable regrets will you have to endure before you learn to address issues objectively and not take your anger out on others? Is it only by scolding and hurting others that you can protect your fragile self-esteem?"

Dudley's gaze was extremely firm, and every word he spoke carried a deeper meaning, clearly not referring solely to the conflict that had just occurred.

Upon hearing these words, Snape's pupils contracted, his breath caught in his throat, and his previously aggressive demeanor vanished instantly.

Clearly, he was recalling the past implied in Dudley's words, remembering a period of his past that he found unbearable to look back on.