On the way back, Glenn did not continue to rush through the corridors with magic but instead used heightened perception to slowly search for small spiders hidden in corners and eliminated them with spells.
Considering the time, Dumbledore, Snape, and Professor Flitwick should have already resolved the issues in the Forbidden Forest and returned to the Great Hall.
If it weren't for the need to consider other creatures and the ecological environment in the Forbidden Forest, the time might have been reduced several times.
Thinking of this, wherever Glenn went, the Acromantulas were all exterminated. He was like a professional exterminator, diligently exploring, searching, and eliminating.
"However, the defensive measures of Hogwarts Castle are too weak, allowing these murderous spiders to silently infiltrate the castle's protective magic is really..."
With the event over and his mood calm, Glenn thought with dissatisfaction. Voldemort was about to make a comeback, and the defense measures of Hogwarts, where Dumbledore was stationed and which was Voldemort's alma mater, were so weak that Glenn felt very insecure.
Last year it was Quirinus Quirrell, this year the Chamber of Secrets basilisk and the Acromantula incident, Glenn had a strong premonition that something else might happen at Hogwarts next year.
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Glenn unknowingly cleared his way to the Great Hall.
Hmm, it didn't take more than ten minutes.
The Great Hall was noisy, and an elderly familiar voice was noticeably louder, even overpowering the chatter of the young wizards, seemingly using a Sonorus Charm.
"...left behind a backup plan, killing the leader of the Acromantula clan in the Forbidden Forest and forcibly controlling them with spells to attack Hogwarts, but we have subdued all the Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest. Later, we will conduct a thorough cleanup inside Hogwarts, and the number of Acromantulas will be strictly monitored. We can ensure that such things will not happen again in the future."
Glenn entered the Great Hall, listening to Dumbledore's speech, without attracting anyone's attention.
"Although such an unfortunate incident happened, and you may be very tired, I still want to take some of your rest time to commend you."
"Faced with the sudden bad news, you calmed down immediately after the initial panic, forming a firm line of defense under the organization of the prefects. In this process, every student completed their part excellently."
"And when confronted with the enemy attacking from within the castle, you were fearless, achieving a zero-casualty result that even adult wizards find difficult, and held your ground until the professors arrived, achieving remarkable results."
"The Duel Club activities have only been running for less than four weeks, but you have already shown good learning outcomes. You should be proud of your efforts and talents."
"More importantly, during the battle, you successfully abandoned the prejudices and biases between the various houses since the founding of Hogwarts, united as one, and unleashed a power that was astonishing."
"...You all did well."
Remarkably, Dumbledore's words revealed a hint of genuine emotion.
Although Glenn wasn't sure what it was, he assumed it was a good emotion.
The young wizards, whose tension had long been erased by the security provided by the professors' arrival, now exhausted, couldn't help but smile sincerely upon hearing the headmaster's affirmation.
They truly had worked hard.
Regardless of who they were, lower-grade young wizards or upper-grade seniors, whether they were usually well-behaved and steady students or mischievous troublemakers, whether they were bold and brave or timid and weak, they all did their best for themselves and their fellow students fighting alongside them.
All the young wizards were entitled to proudly say that they did their best in this incident.
"Although it may not help your House Cup competition, I still want to do this."
"Based on your excellent performance, I have decided to award two hundred points to each house as a reward!"
"Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap..."
Even knowing it wouldn't help them in the House Cup competition, the young wizards still gave their warmest applause.
At least today, tonight, they were united, regardless of house, and the two hundred points added to each house were the best recognition of their efforts tonight.
Once the speech ended, Dumbledore's gaze fell on Glenn standing at the entrance of the Great Hall behind the crowd.
"Those who worked hard were not only you but also Professor Snape, Professor Flitwick, and Professor Night Watcher, who went alone to find the source of the Acromantulas that suddenly appeared in Hogwarts. Our applause and praise should also include Professor Night Watcher."
"So, Professor Night Watcher, how are things on your end?"
Seeing Glenn return unharmed, Dumbledore knowingly shifted the topic to him.
Faced with the bright eyes turning to him, Glenn remained unmoved, calmly reporting.
"The Acromantulas transported nutrients to the dungeons through small spiders in secret, rapidly cultivating large Acromantulas."
"The Acromantula nest in the dungeons has been destroyed by me, and I have also cleaned up the spiders along the way."
"But I cannot guarantee that all the small Acromantulas in Hogwarts have been eliminated. Some are too scattered and may still be lurking in various corners of the castle, requiring..."
"That's enough, Professor Night Watcher, leave the rest to others."
Dumbledore, a bit embarrassed, interrupted Glenn's recount of the incident.
Joking aside, if this guy continued, the young wizards might faint from exhaustion in the Great Hall.
In fact, the duration of this turmoil was less than half an hour, but the energy consumption for everyone was as fast as a rocket.
Generally speaking, where would young wizards have the opportunity to experience such rare events during their school years or even in the future?
This lesson truly earned them a lot (.
Young wizards: Should I thank them for this?
It was already near ten o'clock, and Dumbledore didn't intend to say much more. Letting everyone go back to rest was the top priority.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, the feeling of surviving a catastrophe and the sense of achievement filled the hearts of every young wizard who participated in the battle. Judging by their looks, even though they were exhausted, they would probably chat with their roommates for a while before sleeping.
Glenn quickly put away his disguise, becoming "Young Wizard Glenn" when avoiding everyone's sight, and Hermione knowingly came over.
They didn't follow the other young wizards back to their respective dormitories but chose to stay in the Great Hall.
Because they knew that next, they would share intelligence with Dumbledore and the other professors.
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