Chapter 188 Lockhart: No one knows the restricted area better than me

"Here?"

Hermione blinked, "What's that box for? How do I practice?"

Andy had already guessed, "There may be a Dementor or a Voldemort Bat in the box. After all, the basic function of the new 𝗑.𝖼𝗈𝗆 is to expel them."

"Hmm... maybe it's the Voldemort! After all, Dementors are a specialty of Azkaban."

"Okay!" Hermione pulled out her wand.

Andy also took out his wand and said, "Hermione, are you ready? I'm going to open the box. Remember, remember the happiest things."

Seeing Hermione nod, Andy took the wand and flicked it.

Click!

The box was opened and a dementor came out of it.

It was wearing a cloak, and its whole body looked like it had been soaked in water. It had scabby palms and was rotten all over.

The face under the cloak had no facial features, and where the mouth should have been, there was a terrible hollow.

Really anti-human!

This is also the first time Andy has seen a dementor. To be honest...it's pretty average.

Although it looks a little disgusting, when it appears, it is not as scary as described in the book.

At least its impact on Andy was limited.

Hermione was obviously stunned. She stood there blankly, as if she had forgotten what she should do.

"Hermione, don't be afraid! I'm here." Andy held Hermione's other hand.

Hermione came to her senses, took a deep breath, and mustered up the courage to raise the wand in her hand.

"Guard!" Hermione shouted.

White smoke continued to spray out from the tip of the wand, forming a white shield wall between Hermione and the dementors. The dementors hit it and were unable to move forward.

"Push it back into the box," Andy reminded.

Hermione nodded, holding the wand in her hand, and pressed the dementor back into the box bit by bit.

"call--"

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief, "Is this a Dementor? It's a bit...it doesn't seem that scary!"

Andy pondered for a moment, "Maybe...what's the name of that one? It's the one that can turn into the thing we fear most..."

"Boggart!"

Hermione rolled her eyes, she was such a scumbag, "A Boggart is a magical creature that changes shape. It can see into your heart and turn into the thing you fear most."

"Yes, it's the Boggart!"

Andy's face showed the confidence of a 'god of learning', "The spell to expel the Boggart is funny. The more people there are, the easier it is to deal with the Boggart, because it doesn't know what to turn into."

"Also, the way to kill a boggart is to laugh."

It doesn't matter if I forget its name, but I know its capabilities and how to deal with it.

Even if it changed its appearance, I still recognized it at a glance!

I know him even if he wears a vest.

This is enough!

Hermione rolled her eyes again. New 𝟼𝟿 Book Bar→𝟼𝟿𝚜𝚑𝚞𝚡.𝚌𝚘𝚖

Although Andy and Hermione both love learning, their attitudes towards learning are very different.

Andy seeks power.

Hermione pursues omniscience and omnipotence.

"But……"

Hermione asked with some confusion: "The thing I'm most afraid of is not Dementors. Why did the Boggart turn into a Dementor?"

Andy reminded: "Don't forget, the Room of Requirement can detect our thoughts. This should be the ability of Legilimency. In contrast, the Room of Requirement can affect Boggart, which seems not surprising."

Hermione nodded, "You're right, let's continue practicing?"

Two hours later.

In the white smoke, the image of an otter slowly condensed into shape.

new igh.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"puff--"

Andy couldn't hold it back and almost laughed.

Well, otters are quite cute, but... Andy always thought that Hermione's patronus would be a rabbit.

After all, the little witch's front teeth are still very conspicuous.

"I succeeded!" Hermione cheered.

Although I am a little disappointed that my patron saint is not a cat, an otter is not bad either. Of course, the most important thing is that she finally learned the Patronus Charm.

"Congratulations!" Andy smiled.

After Hermione played with the Patronus of Otters for a while, Andy reminded: "Hermione, it's past twelve o'clock. We should go back to rest. We have classes tomorrow."

"Is it that late already?"

Hermione was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Okay!"

…

Lying on the bed, Andy was thinking about something else in his mind.

How to get Harry to reveal the secret of Parseltongue!

It's definitely not possible to ask directly.

Parseltongue is the symbol of Slytherin House, the house that Harry hates the most - Malfoy alone.

"Then we can only use some small tricks."

Andy had an idea in his mind.

…

The next day, Friday.

At half past eight, Andy hit the right time and arrived at the door of Lockhart's office.

Because Harry and Ron drove a flying car to school and not only crashed the precious Whomping Willow, but also reported it... so both of them were put in solitary confinement.

For some unknown reason, Lockhart asked Harry to come over and help him write a reply to his fans.

Thump thump thump!

Andy knocked on the door.

squeak——

Lockhart opened the door and glanced at Andy with some surprise, "Good evening, are you...?"

"Hello, Professor, I am Andy Collins, a second-year Ravenclaw student." Andy smiled politely.

"Ravenclaw..."

Lockhart looked nostalgic, "That's a coincidence, I am also a Ravenclaw. I really miss the time when I was in school. It was such a happy and unforgettable memory."

Andy: "..."

Shut up!

Harry was lying on the table writing something. After hearing the sound, he looked over with surprise, "Andy, why are you here?"

"Oh? Do you two know each other?"

Lockhart said unexpectedly: "Are you here to see Potter?"

"Hi, Harry!"

Andy said hello, then looked at Lockhart and said, "No! Professor, I'm here to see you."

"Really? Then come in!" Lockhart was very enthusiastic.

Lockhart had already been in disrepute at Hogwarts since his accident with the elf in Cornwall.

It was rare for a young wizard to come to him, which surprised Lockhart.

After the two parties sat down, Lockhart first asked: "Collins, do you need any help?"

"Yes, Professor."

Andy pretended to be confused and said: "I know you are a Ravenclaw, so there is something... uh, actually... I want to borrow a book from the restricted book area, but Professor Flitwick may not agree."

"It's not a book about black magic, it's a book about the end of all curses... So, can you sign your name for me?"

Lockhart raised his eyebrows, "Of course no problem!"

"But... I have to say, it's still a bit too early for you to read such a book now."

"But I'll help you once!"

"After all, I went to read books in the restricted area when I was in first grade. At that time, many professors were willing to help me approve my papers, even your Principal Dumbledore."