The turmoil caused by Sirius Black gradually subsided as time passed, and Hogwarts Castle returned to its former tranquility.
If it weren't for the dwarf security guards who were often seen patrolling the corridors, students might have long forgotten the panic caused by Black's two invasions of Hogwarts.
But for most fifth- and seventh-year students, the Ordinary Wizarding Level Examinations and the Ultimate Wizarding Examinations in a few months are their biggest concern.
"Is Professor Lupin ill again?"
"Is he really okay?"
"Professor Lupin always seems to take a few days off every month. I'm a little worried about the Defense Against the Dark Arts exam in June."
"We have hardly learned much useful knowledge in this course in the past few years."
After being told that Professor Lupin was ill, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class began to study on its own, and the classroom immediately began to whisper.
"I think this should be the curse of the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor." Shanna reached out and poked Albert, "Do you know what Professor Lupin's situation is now?"
"Actually, the Defense Against the Dark Arts exam is not as difficult as you think." Albert changed the subject and comforted him softly, "As far as I know, we need to do a test paper and then demonstrate the breaking spells and defensive spells in front of the professors. For example: using the Funny Spell to drive away the Boggart. Most of the exam content comes from the book Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Defense. I think the Ministry of Magic should also be very clear about the situation of Hogwarts' Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and the exam content cannot be too difficult."
"Just because it's simple for you doesn't mean it's simple for us."
"You said, Professor Lupin is often sick, could it be because of the curse of the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor?" Alia suddenly said, "The curse made Professor Lupin sick, in order to make him resign from the school?"
"I hope Professor Lupin is okay."
"Perhaps, Professor Lupin should resign early." George suddenly interrupted, "The curse of the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is really a bit scary. Think carefully about the fate of the previous Defense Against the Dark Arts professors."
"Does Professor Lupin know about the curse of the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor?"
"I think he should know." Albert said, "Professor Lupin also studied at Hogwarts. He must know that the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts changes every year."
"Maybe we should persuade him to resign early to prevent Professor Lupin from getting into trouble." Shannah didn't want to see Professor Lupin get into an accident either. Everyone was very satisfied with the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
“It’s difficult.”
Albert thought it was ridiculous to ask a professor to resign early, at least he didn't think he could successfully convince him.
"I think it's worth a try, right? If Professor Lupin is willing to resign early like Professor Broad, maybe he can avoid the curse." Sana still wanted to give it a try. The recent professors of Defense Against the Dark Arts were so miserable, and she didn't want Professor Lupin to follow in their footsteps.
"Albert, can you come with me to visit Professor Lupin? Maybe we can convince him." Shanna looked at Albert hopefully. "You definitely don't want Professor Lupin to get into trouble, do you?"
"Today is not suitable, let's do it tomorrow!"
Albert glanced at the moon's waxing and waning chart on the parchment and said, "I'll go with you to visit him when the time comes, and I'll tell him about the curse."
"I'll come with you, too," Lee Jordan muttered. "I wonder if Professor Lupin would be willing to lend us the Boggart for a bit."
"What are you using the Boggart for?" Angelina asked curiously, "To practice resisting the Boggart?"
"He was going to use it to practice the Patronus Charm." Fred explained with a smile, "Harry used the Boggart to practice the Patronus Charm, and he successfully summoned a physical Patronus in a short period of time."
"Will this really work?" Shanna was also very interested in this. Her Patronus was still stuck in the mist stage. It was a blow to her that the Patronus spell had not progressed.
"At least, Harry saw obvious results after using this method." Lee Jordan didn't want to fall behind his friend. "Maybe I will succeed soon."
"It's definitely worth a try." Fred said without hesitation: "It can also be used to test our patronus."
Noticing the confused expressions of the others, George said mysteriously, "Actually... Fred and I have successfully summoned a physical Patronus."
"You have successfully summoned a physical guardian?" Alia's eyes widened.
"Those two bastards succeeded months ago," Lee Jordan said unhappily.
"Yes, we succeeded." Fred grinned, "thanks to Albert's help."
"A patronus that has not passed the Dementor test is not a true patronus." Albert reminded again: "If Professor Lupin is willing to lend us a Boggart, we should indeed use that thing to train."
In fact, they had asked Mundungus to help find the Boggart a long time ago, but that guy asked for a very high price and the Boggart has not been found yet.
Sometimes you really need a bit of luck to find that thing.
"What is your patronus?" Shanna asked curiously.
"Magpie."
Fred and George said in unison, "Lee Jordan is a gorilla."
"Hasn't Lee Jordan summoned his physical patronus yet?" Angelina couldn't help asking, "How do you know what his patronus is?"
"That's what Albert said. His guess was very accurate. He guessed that our patronus would be the magpie before we even summoned a physical patronus," George explained. "He also guessed the gorilla."
Everyone looked at Albert.
"What do you think my patronus is?" Shanna asked first.
"I don't know." Albert shook his head.
"Then how did you guess what their patron saints are?" Angelina asked with wide eyes, "Did you rely on divination?"
"The form of the patronus is a manifestation of the inner symbol. To some extent, it is a kind of leak." Albert patted Lee Jordan on the shoulder and explained with a smile, "Of course, I can guess it mainly because I have been together for a long time and I know the personalities of the three of them very well."
"Alas, we have known each other for a long time." The girls all looked disappointed.
"Ahem, I think we may need a club, a Defense Against the Dark Arts club, to find someone to help us with our lessons. As you know, it's too difficult to get high scores in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class on our own." Sana stared at Albert with her eyes, and the meaning was very clear. The so-called "finding someone" referred to Albert.
"I think this is a good idea. No one is more suitable than Albert." Angelina said excitedly. Of course, she also wanted to get good grades.
“It doesn’t take too long, just a few hours a week,” Alia agreed.
"There are still a few empty classrooms in the school. I think Professor McGonagall will definitely be happy to lend us those empty classrooms. After all, we are preparing for the O.W.Ls exams."
"I fully agree to let Albert teach us. He taught us a lot of useful spells last time." Lee Jordan agreed with the suggestions of several people. With this club, the Defense Against the Dark Arts exam in June will definitely be much easier.
"I already have enough clubs to attend every week." Albert refused flatly, "Besides, the Wizard Card Club is about to hold its finals."
"I've always been busy with the Wizard Card Club." Lee Jordan almost poked Albert in the chest with his finger.
"I've already thought of a name. It's called the Defense Against the Dark Arts Club." Fred said with a smile.
"Are you sure you've thought about the name carefully?" Alia thought the name was perfunctory.
"It can be called the Dueling Club," Fred said again.
"Professor Lockhart is still lying in St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries!" Angelina reminded.
"That's called the Dark Arts Defense League?" Zannah said.
"This name has already been taken." George shook his head.
"There is such an organization?" Shanna was a little surprised.
"You may have forgotten that Professor Lockhart is an honorary member of the Dark Arts Defense League," George reminded.
"It's called the Defense Association. I guess no one has ever used this name before!" Sana said again.
I haven't even agreed to it, why are you guys acting like it's already been decided
Moreover, is this an attempt to rob Porter of his DA
Albert complained wildly in his mind, "Besides, don't you think this name doesn't match what you want to do?"
However, he soon discovered that a new mission had been triggered: to create a secret society with no less than twenty members
After seeing the general content of the task, Albert was actually a little confused, because he had already established a Wizard Card Club, which had no less than 20 people.
The difference is probably the followers.
From that day on, the Defense Association was established.
When it was established, even the parties involved felt puzzled.
Albert is very busy every day, and even with a time converter, he doesn't want to waste time on this matter.
However, he changed his mind after a new mission appeared on the panel.
By spending an hour or two every week, you can not only attract a group of people, but also complete a task with rich rewards.
Why give up
So delicious!
The purpose of the Defense Association was quickly decided upon, which was to help everyone achieve good results in the Defense Against the Dark Arts exam in June.
It is quite regrettable that only a few fifth-year Gryffindor students have joined the association so far, and since there is no suitable gathering place for the time being, the Defense Association is currently in name only, or has only been established verbally.
Anyway, Albert is in no hurry.
The mission was triggered, and that was the most important thing.
As for when to complete the task, he has plenty of time. Judging from the task description, it is not about setting up a learning interest group, but about setting up an organization similar to an association.
It is certainly possible to expand an interest group into an association-like organization, but this kind of thing cannot be rushed, and it will be useless even if you rush it.