In a sense.
Dumbledore had expected what Cole would do in class.
But he didn't stop it.
In such an extraordinary period, it is more important for them to learn to protect themselves than to rely on them to protect these children.
The professor led the classroom.
After the first demonstration of a teaching assistant, the order of the whole classroom fell entirely into his hands.
Dolores Umbridge, who is always aggressive and likes to force others to obey with power, looked at Cole in horror.
Step back and hit the wall.
Ignore the old witch.
Cole said coldly, "everyone return to your position."
A group of rebellious students, surprisingly, no one dared to oppose the Muggle TA's order and sat obediently in their seats.
A glance at Umbridge.
Then he said, "Harry, tell me, what's the most important thing against the black wizard?"
The young wizard glanced at his two friends.
Maybe he thought of his experience against Voldemort.
Perhaps I thought of what Cole said to him at the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix.
Organize your language.
Under the gaze of other students, he said, "the courage to face death, professor."
"You're only half right. Sit down.
Miss Granger, what do you think? "
The girl's eyes swept through the classroom and said, "knowledge, powerful magic, master skilled defensive witchcraft."
Cole nodded to her.
"Draco, go and fetch a chair for Professor Umbridge."
Then he said, "knowledge and skilled magic can make you comfortable in the face of embarrassment, and courage can make you have the strength to pronounce spells when facing the threat of death, rather than sitting on the ground waiting to die.
Defense against the dark arts has never been a course that pays attention to knowledge or skills.
Will.
Your thoughts and personality are the source of all magic.
I like to call it: the power of will. "
For a group of wizard students who have never killed a chicken, Cole's practical teaching has really frightened many people.
See them all a pair of wilting eggplant, even some frightened expression.
Cole felt for a cigarette.
The crisp voice of criminal judgment echoed in the classroom.
"Everyone feels fear, fear of darkness, fear of violence, fear of death.
Not everyone needs to be like me.
Or, force yourself harshly and have the power to fight against mysterious people.
But if you have what you want to protect, family, friends... And even faith, you will understand the noble soul and the will to sacrifice.
Even the curse of the mysterious man can't take away what you want to protect. "
That's it.
Cole looked at Harry.
The teenager subconsciously touched the scar on his forehead.
The other students followed Cole's eyes and looked at Harry.
Although they don't quite understand, what is the power of will mentioned by the man who may be a professor in the future.
But they have heard a lot about the famous Harry Potter and the story of the guardian spell.
Language and communication are always the best tools to ease the atmosphere.
Cole's explanation.
The tense and dull atmosphere in the classroom has been slightly relieved.
"Does anyone have any other questions?"
After a silence.
Hermione Granger, who has always been active in class, hesitated, raised her hand first and asked, "Professor, I don't quite understand the power of will... Do you mean that we would rather sacrifice our faith in order to protect something?"
Cole took a deep sip of his cigarette.
He threw it on the ground and stamped it out with his feet, frowned and said, "this is only part of it, Miss Granger. Everyone has different will. It can be something to protect or someone's faith.
It can be a belief in defending law and morality.
It can also be for a life creed, or a great idea that can change the world.
In general, different beliefs can support you to use different magic.
The key is to see your own heart and strengthen your will. "
Hermione quickly wrote Cole's words in the class notes, and then asked, "what about you, professor? It is said that you have never been a wizard.
But a Muggle.
Can Muggles also resist the power of magic? "
Cole smiled and explained, "I'm special. I won't answer this. Are there any other questions?"
When the girl finished writing, she put the pen on the table.
Look at Ron.
The latter held out his thumb to her, as if to say: it's you. Aren't you afraid?
Hermione rolled her eyes helplessly and looked at Harry.
After a silence.
His face gradually sank, and Harry, who looked worried, said a question that made other students feel uncomfortable.
"What about the mysterious man?"
The girl took a deep breath, frowned and said to Harry across the corridor, "Harry! Why are you..."
Harry opened his hand and seemed very dissatisfied with his friend's question.
"I just want to know!"
without doubt.
In class, if anyone except Cole knows enough about the power of will, it must be Harry Potter.
After Cedric died.
In the confrontation with Voldemort, the Dark Lord's cold and vicious magic and unparalleled strength make him unforgettable.
Cole took a look at the boy's inquisitive eyes.
His right hand was in his trouser pocket and frowned. "He's very special, Harry. I can't tell anyone about the mysterious man, but since you ask about it..."
Umbridge, frightened by Cole, heard that they were going to talk about mysterious people.
Suddenly, his face sank and he said, "Mr. Walker!"
Glancing at him, Cole took a deep breath and said, "have any of you really touched the black wizard?"
Except Harry.
Others shook their heads.
After receiving the response, he continued, "excessive use of black magic, the dark power will corrode the wizard's mind, become crazy, extreme and unreasonable.
Just like the prisoners in Azkaban.
About the mysterious man, I can't talk to you about him.
But please remember, never use the Avada curse on others. While killing others, the dark forces will also kill you now.
And everything you cherish. "
A heavy answer.
The classroom, which has just recovered some vitality, is silent again.
Harry's eyes dropped.
Stop talking.
Soon.
Cole's first class ended in a silent classroom with the students looking at it with great fear.
Umbridge, who has been silent during the period.
Before leaving the classroom, he was afraid but very unwilling to threaten, "I will truthfully report what happened today to his Excellency cornelli fudge."
Until all the people left.
There were only three people left, who wanted to stop talking and stood in front of Cole.