"What did he just say?"
Crabbe and Goyle exchanged glances behind Draco Malfoy, who had just muttered to himself.
"Thank you."
"No need."
After the two lackeys repeated it, Malfoy's already pale face turned even whiter, then immediately flushed crimson.
"How dare he!"
Malfoy was furious. He had previously discussed Lucien with his father.
A few days ago, his father sent him a letter, explicitly stating that Lucien was a Wizard from a Muggle family.
However, his father also instructed him to try and befriend Lucien; someone with such talent and ability still had a chance to gain the Malfoy family's appreciation and friendship.
Malfoy's face alternated between red and white. He had clearly lowered himself, clearly extended an olive branch to Lucien!
"Whose friendship does he think he's rejecting? He's rejecting the friendship of a Malfoy!"
"Lucien Grafton is just a Muggle-born, just a… "
Just as Malfoy's anger was about to erupt in a furious outburst, a voice suddenly spoke behind him:
"Draco, what did you just say Lucien's background was?"
Turning his head, Malfoy's expression was still very ugly.
"Daphne? When did you get here?"
...
Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor's office.
"G-Grafton, let's, let's begin. T-today we'll discuss…"
Quirrell stammered, remembering his master's orders. Before learning that Dark Arts, the Imperius Curse variant, he needed to teach normally and stabilize the boy first.
"Professor, I recall you saying last time that you get nervous when there are many people, but speak clearly when there are few?"
Lucien's "kind" reminder made Quirrell silent for a few seconds.
"Ah, haha, I'm used to it. Grafton, you're right."
Listening to Quirrell's fluent tone, Lucien knew that this wasn't Tom taking over this time.
He was probably still recuperating, and generally wouldn't easily take over and waste power unless absolutely necessary.
In fact, Quirrell could normally speak perfectly fine; his stammering was just an act.
"Defense Against the Dark Arts is the method of fighting dangerous Dark Wizards."
"And in battles between Wizards, one must first understand the effects of various spells and how to counter them, and knowledge of Transfiguration, Potions, and even Herbology can also be useful in battle…"
"No matter what kind of opponent you face, the most important thing is rhythm—to draw your opponent into a rhythm that you are good at…"
Quirrell's explanation greatly satisfied Lucien, even surprising him a little.
Heh, after all, he was an excellent Ravenclaw graduate and even remained a Hogwarts teacher.
His professional level was quite substantial, and his theoretical knowledge was extremely solid.
Isn't this explanation very good? Although it's still theoretical, it's clearly much better than the rote reading in class.
Some detailed knowledge points were also broken down and supplemented very well.
"A very representative defensive spell, Expelliarmus."
"It can force an opponent's wand or weapon out of their control. The key point is to pay attention to the 'p' sound being a plosive when pronouncing it…"
Oh, the Harry happy spell.
Using Expelliarmus to disrupt the opponent's rhythm and achieve suppression.
Hmm, indeed, the effect of this spell is strongly correlated with the intensity of magic.
Skill, on the other hand, is no longer the main focus; strong belief and pure magic are the decisive factors.
Perhaps this spell is also quite suitable for him.
Lucien's magic talent is SS-rank, extraordinary in both the speed and upper limit of his magic growth.
A Wizard's magic naturally grows with age.
Even without learning any techniques, the power of these spells in his hands would become stronger and stronger.
Lucien listened to Quirrell's explanation, and his understanding of the spell deepened.
No wonder Harry, even after learning more spells later on, still used Expelliarmus as his signature move.
Simple and crude, but effective.
But just listening to theoretical knowledge isn't enough.
Lucien stood up, slowly drawing his wand.
This immediately put Quirrell on alert. He hadn't forgotten the boy's unrestrained magic display in the office last time.
"Professor, since it's practical guidance, we can't just talk without practicing."
"How about we try Expelliarmus? I have some ideas based on your explanation that I'd like to put into practice."
This suggestion was normal, but it made Quirrell hesitate.
Today wouldn't be a problem. A first-year Wizard, no matter how many spells he mastered, his magic power would be limited, not very high.
Quirrell wasn't afraid of practicing and competing spells with a child.
However, after next week, when he needed to use the Imperius Curse variant, he would need to concentrate his magic. Using other magic would easily interrupt it.
Quirrell's hesitation, however, made Lucien narrow his eyes slightly.
Indeed, there's a problem.
Practicing magic with a young Wizard isn't difficult, so what is Quirrell hesitating about?
Is there something that shouldn't be disturbed?
"Professor, is there something inconvenient?"
Quirrell gritted his teeth. Fine, today it doesn't matter. Starting next week, he'll just keep teaching theory, delaying until each curse is cast before accepting the boy's practical exercises.
Hmph, today he'll teach him a lesson first.
Perhaps he could even leave Lucien with a bit of a psychological shadow, so he would know the Professor's power and wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous in the future.
"No problem."
Quirrell also took out his wand. He had already decided to use about two or three tenths of his power.
This was something a first-year Wizard couldn't resist, enough to easily disarm Lucien.
Quirrell waved his wand, moving tables and chairs, making the already spacious office even more open.
Holding his wand in front of his chest, he said in a relaxed tone:
"Your wrist should be light, but not too relaxed. Expelliarmus will cause the wand to shake, creating deviation, so you need to aim precisely…"
Listening to Quirrell's explanation, Lucien nodded.
This confident teaching style, he could clearly be a good teacher, what a pity.
"The key points have been explained, Grafton, do you remember what is most important in Defense Against the Dark Arts?"
Before Lucien could answer, Quirrell continued on his own:
"That is, don't give your opponent a chance to strike first!"
"Expelliarmus!"
"Expelliarmus!"
Almost simultaneously, two spells were uttered, followed closely by two crimson streaks of light shooting out.
The Expelliarmus spells, extending from the tips of their wands, fiercely collided in mid-air!
Shit!
Just as Quirrell was about to curse Lucien inwardly for being a cunning brat, he was shocked to discover that...
The focal point of the two colliding spells was rapidly moving towards Quirrell himself!
What a joke?
Could a child like Lucien have such great magic power?
Quirrell couldn't hesitate and instinctively increased his magic output.
The spell collision point only slowed down, but it still moved steadily towards Quirrell.
No, this isn't right. Quirrell knew he had already used half his power. How had he still not overpowered Lucien's magic?
And looking at Lucien's expression, he was perfectly calm, as if he hadn't exerted much effort at all.
Which first-year Wizard would have such immense magic power!
What kind of monster is this!
Lucien noticed Quirrell strengthening his magic output and thought that this was his first time fighting a Wizard, and he hadn't tested the limits of his magic before.
There was no need to expose his full power; what he was using now was probably enough.
Lucien was about to twist his wand when he noticed that the silver-black surface of the wand suddenly shimmered with a multitude of ethereal runes.
This unexpected change was beyond Lucien's anticipation, and at the same time, a faint snickering echoed in his mind, which didn't affect him.
However, Quirrell's face changed drastically, and veins instantly popped out on his forehead.
Various mixed laughter—some harsh, some soft, some boisterous, some gloomy, some joyful, some mocking—exploded in Quirrell's mind.
"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha…"
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