Chapter 128: 'Dueling Club”

Chapter 128: “Dueling Club”

Matthew entered the auditorium at two oclock on Sunday afternoon to find a remarkable change.

The four long dining tables and chairs had vanished, making way for an expansive open space.

A sizable stage had suddenly emerged along one wall.

Nearly fifty or sixty students from various grades, excluding the first years, stood in the open space, their wands held with eager anticipation.

The Duel Club was evidently a popular choice at Hogwarts.

Considering the schools total student population, having over fifty participants was a significant turnout for any club.

Matthew! Draco and Theodore called out his name as they trotted over.

However, there was no sign of Vincent and Gregory.

It seemed they preferred physical brawls to wand duels.

While exchanging greetings with his two roommates, Matthew had a sudden realization.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

After the start of the new semester, his interactions with the four roommates had significantly dwindled.

It was as if their relationship had grown distant after the summer break.

Toward the previous semesters end, the roommates treated him as a leader. Still, at the beginning of the new semester, an air of intentional alienation seemed to permeate their interactions.

Matthew shook his head, deciding to let these complicated matters go.

Perhaps Draco and the others were busy discussing how to deal with Mr. Pringle and recover the confiscated broomstick.

He dismissed these thoughts, choosing to focus on the stage before him.

He also shared some tactical insights for dueling:

Speed is crucialraising your wand swiftly increases your chance of taking the initiative

Precision matters. Quickly aim your wand at the target to avoid wasting an opportunity due to an off-target spell

Lastly, choose your spell based on your opponents traits.

As Matthew listened and observed, he raised his wand and executed the spell with a graceful flourish:

Expelliarmus!

After nearly half an hour of practice, another Professor arrived, albeit belatedly.

It was the Transfiguration teacher, Professor Severus Snape, clad in a vibrant red robe.

Alright, my assistant has arrived, Professor Flitwick motioned for everyone to make way for Professor Snape. Welcome, Severus!

Professor Snape offered a nod and a polite smile.

Professor Snape has kindly agreed to assist me by providing a demonstration. I suggest you all pay close attention, Professor Flitwick signaled for Professor Snape to join him, and together, they ascended the stage.

It was evident that Professor Flitwick spoke with unwavering confidence.

This came as no surprise, as he was once a champion of numerous duels in his youth.

Moreover, as a half-blooded fairy, his inherent racial talent was optimally suited for dueling.

Two tall and the other short figures converged on the stage.

They initiated the ritual with a bow, each turning around while brandishing their wands like drawn swords.