Chapter 427 The First Meeting of the Defense Team

( ) First, before I get into the actual content of Defense Against the Dark Arts, I want to ask you a little question...

In the very center of the Room of Requirement, Maca stood in front of the group of young wizards who were full of interest, and calmly began his first speech.

...That's right, in Defense Against the Dark Arts class, we will use a lot of interesting and effective spells. And most of those spells, we will learn in Professor Flitwick's spell class, he said aloud Said, Yes, back then, like everyone else, I also received the kind and pleasant teaching from Professor Flitwick.

So, can anyone explain to everyone——Defense Against the Dark Arts class and Charms class, what is the biggest difference between the spells learned in these two courses?

Before Maca finished speaking, Hermione immediately raised her arm high.

Yes, Miss Granger—

When we learn about charms in Charms, the focus is on the spell itself; when we learn about it in Defense Against the Dark Arts, the focus should be on the practical application!

For Maca's question, Hermione answered with great force, and seemed to be very confident about this question.

Exactly, Maca nodded at her with a smile. If this is a formal lecture, I think I should give Gryffindor points—

When he said this, many little wizards laughed, among which the twin brothers of the Weasley family obviously laughed the loudest.

I believe you have heard it too, Maca continued, and now, the reason I was invited in front of you is to help you fill in the gap caused by Umbridge's incompetence... Everyone heard this At that time, the smile became more cheerful, So, this is a Defense Against the Dark Arts class, not any other class.

Therefore, I will not teach you very theoretical things. What we will always consider here is something more direct and effective...and it must also be dangerous!

At this point, the little wizards in front of Maca were all infected by his gradually serious tone, and the smiles on their faces gradually cooled down.

...I think that everyone must have felt it while growing up at Hogwarts year by year. There are all kinds of dangers around us. So I hope that everyone will, in every next gathering, You must clearly remind yourself that what we are doing is no longer just a class, but a training for self-protection and protection!

our aim,

It is to allow ourselves to fully grow while sweating over and over again, so as to face all kinds of difficulties that we will encounter in life. And this process will definitely not be easy and pleasant.

Seeing Maca speak so seriously, everyone murmured in their hearts. But Maca's strength is well known. When he changed from his usual indifference and became serious, even the most thorny student did not dare to say a word of nonsense.

Okay, then, next, I will teach you a very useful little spell— Maca took out an ordinary magic wand from his waist, and waved it at a very steady speed, Curse shadow stay shape.

When the simple incantation ended, everyone found that nothing seemed to happen.

This is a spell I created myself, and its effect is actually very boring, but it can help us to practice spell casting more effectively— Maca smiled and said, Look out—float into the air!

While he was speaking, a levitation spell was unremarkably manifested, and a certain bookshelf on the opposite wall was completely floating a few inches above the ground.

At first, everyone's eyes were attracted by the bookshelf. They thought that this floating spell would have some amazing effects! But after a while, no one noticed any difference.

Well, except for the fact that the bookshelf floats extremely stably, it is indeed just an ordinary floating spell.

Not over there, Maca said, Look this way, this way—

Under Maca's reminder, the little wizards turned their heads one after another, and then they all showed doubts on their faces.

They all saw it—in front of the tip of Maca's staff, there was a curved and turning trace, exuding a clear blue fluorescent light.

As Professor Flitwick often reminds us, in order to cast a spell correctly, three key elements need to be kept in mind—the chanting of the incantation, the waving of the wand, and the definite imagination. And the little devil I just showed The spell allows us to clearly show the trajectory of the tip of the wand while casting a spell.

The trajectory of the stick tip? A student subconsciously repeated.

Yes, the trajectory of the tip of the wand! Maca nodded. Everyone should know that compared with Transfiguration, the casting of spells is relatively free. Including the tone of the incantation and the waving trajectory of the wand, everything can be done. There is a degree of metamorphosis, because the most important thing in casting a spell is 'imagination'.

But here today—especially in Defense Against the Dark Arts, I want to tell you one thing, he said in a rather affirmative tone, Every spell has its best singing standard, and the best The best wand swing trajectory.

...I remember that Professor Flitwick once said that we should try our best to record the successful swing and singing with our own bodies. Hermione couldn't help saying.

Well, Maca smiled at her, Standardizing and optimizing each spell has two major benefits. First, it allows us to shorten the spell casting time as much as possible; second, it is beneficial to We carry out subsequent various 'effectiveness' training.

In an actual wizard duel, if your spells can be even a little bit faster than your opponent, that will also be a strong advantage for you.

As Maca said, he dropped the bookshelf back to the ground, and dispersed the floating spell. But then, he cast the next floating spell again.

When the two trajectory patterns were lined up side by side, everyone couldn't help sighing softly—the two patterns were exactly the same, without the slightest difference.

Okay, let's talk about the trajectory of the wand in advance. You can practice it anytime and anywhere in the future. The incantation, counter-spell, and swing trajectory of the little magic spell will be released together with the relevant materials of other magic spells at the end. Here you go. Next, we will immediately enter the first training content—

...Ma, uh...Professor McLean? Hermione raised her hand suddenly.

What's the matter, Miss Granger? Maca asked.

Could this be...too fast? Hermione couldn't help reminding, As far as I know, the content just now is enough for us to practice for a long time...

I understand what you mean, Maca nodded, However, this is not a formal class, and there is obviously not much time for everyone to gather here. Therefore, we should cherish every minute and every moment as much as possible. Second!

He paused, and then continued: I know, just what I just said is almost equivalent to asking everyone to re-learn all the spells. This task is very heavy. It was done before the first gathering—it must be a long struggle!

But for our training, it is a foundation. I believe that everyone present signed their names on the list based on their own will, and everyone has their own reasons. But since everyone took the initiative Standing here, I believe that everyone will do their best for this.”

Then next, Maca reorganized his thoughts, and said again, Our first training content is the training of reaction ability.

It's definitely important to be able to react in a timely manner and deal with it calmly in a sudden situation. Depending on the situation, it may help you avoid a stone on your toe , it may also help you quickly counterattack the sneak attack of the dark wizard... It may even save you from seeing the smile of the god of death!

so--

Maca just said this, before seeing him make any movements, he saw a large piece of the ceiling above the heads of the little wizards falling down extremely abruptly.

A small number of students with keen senses screamed and rushed to the side immediately, but most of them only discovered the sudden change of the situation when the screams sounded.

Just when the ceiling was about to touch the heads of some tall people, it suddenly stopped falling. Looking at the little wizards who were so frightened and sitting on the floor, Maca smiled and shrugged.

If it was a real attack just now, you should understand what it will look like. He waved his hand and reinstalled the ceiling on the top, Please don't relax, Voldemort is watching every inch of the British wizarding world, Wherever we are, we need to remain vigilant.

When he mentioned the name Voldemort unabashedly, most of the young wizards tensed up, and the students who had fallen on the floor quickly got up.

Just now, Miss Granger, Mr. Potter, the Weasley brothers, Miss Zhang, Miss Lovegood, and...Mr. Longbottom, each time Maca said a name, his eyes would pause on the corresponding person Just a moment, You guys did a great job of dodging very well! Especially Fred and George, you took Ginny with you when you got out of the way directly under the ceiling - I have to say , you did a great job!

Oh—yes, said Ginny, who had just stood up from the floor, a little moved, Thank you, George, Fred...

It's okay, it's a piece of cake! Fred said with a smile.

That's right, if mom knows that we failed to protect you, we will be miserable! George said with a smile, Also, I'm George, don't look at Fred and call my name !

Don't listen to him! Fred chuckled, I'm George, you're right!