Chapter 658: The Freshmen's Fight

Today is Hogsmeade Day. On this day, little wizards can go to Hogsmeade Wizard Village to relax and play-this can be said to be a very exciting thing.

However, no matter how curious, that's an activity that's only allowed for students in at least third grade. For a first-year student like Alexander, even hearing about it from the seniors, it would only be unbearable.

But relatively speaking, the study load of the first and second grades must be the lightest. Especially the first-year freshmen who have just entered Hogwarts, compared with those fifth and seventh graders who have to face major exams, they are as relaxed as if they are on vacation every day!

Of course, in this regard, Alexander didn't think so.

Ever since Snape had included boggarts in his weekly Defense Against the Dark Arts class, everyone was suffering from repeated scares over and over again.

Boggarts will change into the most feared thing in everyone's heart, and how can fear be overcome casually? It's just that in the constant cycle of panic, the little wizards gradually became numb. Regardless of whether other things can still cause them panic, at least gradually, what they fear most seems to become less scary.

Yes, everyone has improved to varying degrees, and the effect can be said to be quite remarkable.

It's a pity that Alexander just couldn't overcome it. Even though he was the first child to understand Snape's intentions, even if he was the first child to find out what spells should be used to deal with Boggarts, he still couldn't use them.

He knew that with a boggart expulsion spell that was not much more difficult than the wand glow spell, the object of fear could be made ridiculous, but he couldn't do anything with his mother's body;

He knew that laughing was actually what Boggart hated the most, but he couldn't laugh when he saw his mother's miserable appearance.

He knew even more that even though everyone's fears were gradually diminishing in each exercise, he repeatedly recalled the scorched black arm drooping in front of his eyes when he opened his eyes in the square, and the flickering ring. silver light.

How can real fear be overcome casually?

Alexander lay under the shade of the trees by the lake, squinting his eyes to see the fine sunlight shining through the gaps in the branches and leaves, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the earth. But no matter how fresh the smell was, it couldn't dispel the strong smell of blood from his memory.

call……

Alexander exhaled lightly,

Then he turned over and stood up from the grass, and walked slowly along the lakeshore to the south step by step.

That direction is where I boarded the boat on the lake when I first came to Hogwarts. Except for the usual sailing for new students, no one would go there, so it was always quiet there.

But after Alexander walked along the lake for a while, he seemed to hear something vaguely, and couldn't help but listen to the direction of the sound. Before long, he found that the voice became more and more distinct and surprisingly familiar as he continued walking.

This voice...could it be Ensi?

After a little guessing, his pace also became faster. And when he walked around a few big trees and an exceptionally lush undergrowth that was not cleared by anyone, a figure immediately came into his eyes.

...Disarm you!

That was indeed Ens—the first classmate he knew. Although the two of them had barely spoken to each other since they were assigned to different colleges, he still remembered the other party's appearance very clearly.

The not-so-tall stature, the jet-black short hair, and the rather well-proportioned but unexpectedly somewhat ruffian facial features, and of course the other party's never-too-kind words, left a deep impression on Alexander .

Disarm you!

Another powerful swing of the wand, another clear incantation, but without the magical brilliance imagined. Obviously, the other party was practicing the spell, but it didn't succeed.

Ence?

When the opponent failed again, Alexander, who was standing by a big tree behind him, called out. Ensi immediately turned his head, frowning and looking this way.

It's you? He paused, then said impatiently, Don't bother me.

After that, Ens turned around again, and waved his wand towards the tree trunk in front of him again.

Alexander didn't care. He stepped out of the thick grass and took a few steps to the open space where Ens was. Although the attitude of the other party's refusal was very clear, he didn't care.

Are you practicing the Disarming Charm? Alexander asked, Why? Isn't that a second-grade spell?

Originally, Alexander didn't think that Ens would answer - as far as the character of the other party was concerned, it would be considered as a way of saving face if he didn't scold him and keep him away from the vicinity. Unexpectedly, although the other party still turned his head and glared at him, he still gave a specific response.

It seems that you have also previewed it? Ens stared at Alexander for a while, You can start practicing earlier, why delay until the second grade?

What about the first grade spells? Can you cast them easily? Alexander asked in surprise.

Ernes curled his lips and snorted softly.

I just want to learn what works, he said. Like—all petrified!

This guy didn't just chant a spell casually, he really extended his wand towards Alexander. And when Alexander saw the tip of the other party's stick waving like that, he quickly fell to the side and fell to the ground.

Erns' spell worked, but Alexander's dodge was timely, and the effect of the body-binding spell only applied to a bush. Alexander glanced back at the completely still bush, then hurriedly got up.

What are you doing! Even with his good temper, he couldn't help being a little angry at the moment.

I'm demonstrating the spell for you? Ensi spread his hands indifferently, How about it? Does it work well? Why don't you move, and I'll do it for you again, so that you can feel the pain of being hit by the whole body binding spell. Feel?

you--

Alexander was so angry at his words that he didn't know what to say.

Okay, are you okay? Ens shook his head, If it's okay, don't bother me, I'm going to continue practicing! I'm not interested in guys like you who live a leisurely life—

Frozen legs! Hey-oh!

This is the leg-locking curse—Ensi, who fell down because his legs were suddenly brought together, was unsteady, and he immediately realized it. But the spell came too suddenly, and he happened to turn around and didn't notice it, so he was hit without any suspense.

Curse Listop! Curse Listop—damn it, I haven't learned this spell yet! Ensi lay half-lying on the ground, waving his stick at his tightly knit legs time and time again, but There is no way to untie it.

There are two general anti-spells, but no matter which one is the same as the disarming spell, it is a spell that will not be included in the learning scope until the second grade.

Now do you still think that I am also a student of 'Leisurely Living'? Alexander asked angrily.

Okay! You're not! Ensi said angrily, Then, student Alexander who 'doesn't live a leisurely life', you must have learned a lot of spells, right? Let me ask you, can you use the universal counter-curse?

Uh... Alexander's expression froze, I've been practicing those in the first grade!

Damn it! Ensi slapped his two legs that were close together, and then sighed, I remember... the leg-lock spell lasts for two hours, right? Two full hours!

How about... I'll go find the professor? Alexander scratched his scalp and hesitated.

Don't! Ensi immediately waved his hand, I don't want to be laughed at... Besides, if the professor finds out, you bastard will be punished!

After finishing speaking, he laid his head on the ground and stared at the sky in a daze.

Curse stop--

Suddenly, Alexander tried to swing his wand. As for the movement of swinging the staff and the syllables of the mantra, he still clearly remembered them, but without the teacher's specific demonstration and various analysis and interpretation, how could he succeed in just one or two attempts?

Not surprisingly, his spellcasting also failed.

Don't waste your energy, Ens picked a grass and put it in his mouth, and chewed casually, Bah bah! It's bitter and astringent... Well, according to what you said just now, I guess you haven't studied it carefully. Do you want to pass the general anti-curse? I have thought about it several times, but I still haven't succeeded once, let alone you!

Yeah! I know, magic is not so easy to learn... Alexander tried again, and then simply sat down beside him, Just try.

Hey... Ens said with a bored look on his face, Hey, tell me! It's been a while since I've been at Hogwarts, do you have anything interesting to tell me? Otherwise, just wait and see, it's boring and boring. died……

Perhaps because of the leg-locking spell, he had the most direct understanding of Alexander, so he was more willing to talk to him than before.

Interesting thing? Alexander thought for a while, Speaking of which, there seems to be an incident this morning... In our Gryffindor common room, a gift box appeared inexplicably, and it looked quite high-end .”

Gift box? Ernes clicked his tongue and interrupted the other person, What kind of 'interesting thing' is this?

Listen to it first! Alexander waved his hands, There was a line written on the wrapping paper of the gift box, saying that it contained a box of chocolates mixed with Felicity Elixir, whoever wants it can take it. But... ...

He was about to continue talking, but suddenly heard a rustling sound, so he stopped talking and looked in the direction of the sound while holding his wand.

who?

It seems that Ernes has also noticed.