A Hogwarts Magic Professor Chapter 234: "Professor Lupin's Patronus Charm is Extremely Advanced" - Novel Cool

Chapter 234: "Professor Lupin's Patronus Charm is Extremely Advanced"

Chapter 234: "Professor Lupin's Patronus Charm is Extremely Advanced"

Later that day—

"Are you saying Harry's broom crashed into the Whomping Willow?"

Felix asked in surprise. Hermione, looking distressed, replied, "When we went to look, we only found some debris."

"Harry must be devastated", Felix sighed. He pulled out a note and wrote a few lines of well-wishes, then paused to ask Hermione's opinion: "Do you think we should add a magical effect to the greeting card, like a sound?"

"Better not", Hermione said firmly. "Ginny gave Harry a recovery card. If you don't keep it under your pillow, it will start screeching."

Felix shrugged, "Alright, then." He handed the card to Hermione, "Please give it to Harry for me."

In the following days, the young wizards enthusiastically discussed the events of Saturday, especially Professor Hup's visually stunning Swiftprow, which was the talk of the town.

The name "Patronus Charm" quickly spread throughout the school, becoming the center of recent conversations. Any student you asked could talk about it in great detail, even if their information was often riddled with errors.

Some younger wizards picked up bits and pieces of information from older students, combined it with their own understanding, and spread it further.

Many didn't understand the principle of the "Half-moon." They mistook it for a second form of the charm and named it "Silver Moon."

Felix heard this term one morning while having breakfast in the Great Hall. He nearly spat out his porridge in surprise.

Fourth-year Cormac Mclaggen boasted, "My uncle's Patronus has a second form, I swear I'm not lying!" He ran his hand through his coarse hair and continued, "My dad told me himself. My uncle's Patronus is a wild boar, but I saw it once when I was a kid, and it was clearly a long-eared rabbit. I was confused... until now, I realize the charm has two forms."

Felix gave Mclaggen a careful look. If what he said was true, his uncle must have gone through a traumatic experience, changing his personality—only such an event could cause a Patronus to change.

Others kept asking where they could learn this spell. "What a cool magic!" Jordan Lee exclaimed in the common room. "I mean, even if I can't do it like Professor Hup, at least I can protect myself, right?"

But Flitwick poured cold water on their enthusiasm. Standing on a stack of large books, he emphasized more than once, "The Patronus Charm is not part of our exam syllabus. It's too advanced, and many adult wizards can't master it. This spell requires a strong mental force..."

Since Flitwick wasn't going to teach it, some young wizards turned their attention to Dark Arts Defense and Dueling Class, and they were somewhat on the right track—these classes were designed to teach students how to protect themselves.

On the evening of the second Thursday of November, during the Dueling Class, Felix was asked about this.

"Patronus?" Felix repeated.

"Yes, Professor Hup. Isn't this the spell we need the most right now? Dementors are lurking outside the school, ready to attack us!" A fifth-year Gryffindor shouted, and his words were met with nods of agreement from the other young wizards.

Felix smiled, "Jordan Lee, the Dementors are guarding Hogwarts on the orders of the Ministry of Magic. Their target is the Azkaban fugitive, Sirius Black."

"But Professor, what happened during the Quidditch match already proved their unreliability. I even wrote to my family about it, and my mom's reply said that releasing Dementors from Azkaban was the Ministry of Magic's most foolish decision!"

"Yes, they are completely uncontrollable."

"My aunt told me that even in Azkaban, Dementors have caused riots... some prisoners died", Hufflepuff's Susan Bones added, noticing Professor Hup's gaze on her. "My aunt is the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement."

Felix hesitated. Honestly, he didn't think teaching the Patronus Charm in Dueling Class was a good idea—it took a long time to learn, was difficult, and, most importantly, might not be effective.

Advanced spells like this are difficult for students to master without one-on-one guidance. But if he were to teach it himself, even ten Time-Turners wouldn't be enough.

He looked at Professors Snape and Flitwick. "What do you think, Severus, Filius?"

Snape immediately showed a resistant expression and said coldly, "I don't know this spell."

Flitwick also reiterated his opinion. "Felix, the Patronus Charm is very complex and has a very specific use. I don't think it's necessary. Besides—Dumbledore has already protested to the Ministry of Magic, and Fudge has assured us that the Dementors will not make the same mistake again."

Felix nodded; he was aware of this. In fact, when the shrunken Dementors returned, there was a lot of internal dissent within the Ministry of Magic. Some even wanted to send investigators, but Dumbledore firmly pushed back.

Furthermore, some irate parents continuously sent Howlers to the Ministry of Magic, even to Fudge himself, causing them significant distress. As a result, the issue of the injured Dementors was never brought up again.

Felix set the matter aside for the moment, but... he looked at Snape. Could it be true that the professor claimed he didn't know the Patronus Charm?

Could it be that the professor had delved too deeply into dark magic, rendering him unable to use the Patronus Charm?

...

During dinner, Felix and Snape sat together, discussing the details of the next Duelling Class. Felix commented, "The students have already mastered several common dueling steps. For the next few classes, it would be best to arrange some practical sessions. Severus, I have an idea—perhaps we could organize a small dueling competition."

"Aren't you afraid of the trouble, Felix?" Snape said.

"I plan to have the student council handle it. Percy Weasley and Penelope Clearwater are very capable, and I trust them", Felix replied.

Snape displayed his usual mocking expression. "How genuine is your trust, Felix? Has anyone truly entered your heart?"

Felix laughed. "Oh, Severus, are you implying I'm insincere? We're discussing their abilities. In that regard, I do indeed trust Mr. Weasley and Miss Clearwater. What are you getting at?"

Snape stared at him expressionlessly, and Felix deliberately showed a fake smile.

Just then, a voice interrupted their silent exchange.

"Professor Snape, I just ran into Professor Flitwick, and he said you were in the Great Hall", Lupin said as he approached them, looking pleased. He was wearing a new robe, indicating that Dumbledore had provided him with sufficient funds for daily expenses.

"Is there something you need, Lupin?" Snape's eyes narrowed. "Have you run out of the potion I gave you? I have more, a full cauldron—"

Lupin smiled. "Not at the moment, Severus. I'm here for another reason—"

Snape looked at him, his face devoid of any warmth.

Lupin continued, "I'm very grateful for your help in covering my classes while I was ill, but the third-year curriculum was too advanced. You covered more than half the textbook—"

"Werewolf..." Snape drawled, causing Lupin's hand to tremble slightly, though he quickly concealed it. "What's the problem with that chapter?"

Lupin frowned slightly. "Severus, the third-year students have only just learned about hinkypunks. Most of them lack the necessary foundation. I apologize, but I've decided to postpone that part of the curriculum."

Snape gave him a disdainful look. "In my opinion, Lupin, werewolves are too dangerous. It's essential that students learn how to identify and kill them as soon as possible. You never know when it might come in handy."

Lupin regained his composure. "Thank you for the reminder. I will teach within the capabilities of the young wizards. If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way. I have a lot to do."

"Wait, Lupin."

"What else, Snape?" Lupin said in a low voice.

"Allow me to introduce you", Snape's gaze shifted between Lupin and Felix. "From what I know, Professor Lupin's Patronus Charm is highly advanced. Perhaps—Felix, you could invite him to be a temporary professor for the Duelling Class."

Snape's eyes flickered. "As a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, it's his responsibility to show students how to deal with dangerous dark creatures like Dementors."

(End of Chapter)

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