"It's extremely boring. We read the whole morning." Colin sighed and said, "This is the most boring class I have ever experienced. You are not allowed to talk, sleep, do small movements, or even lie on the table. In the morning, I straightened my back and sat there quietly staring at "Magic Defense Theory" in a daze. To be honest, I didn't read a word."
"God, how could she do that!" said Ron, startled, which sounded really bad.
Especially since everyone knew that Defense Against the Dark Arts was the same for all grades, and even Fred and George's seventh grade were required to buy the book "Defense Against Magic Theory" as a textbook, which made it even worse.
The Defense Against the Dark Arts class has six classes a week, which is equivalent to staring at a meaningless book for a day and a half.
This is simply a nightmare level. Although Professor Binns is a bit long-winded, he allows the students to do other things below, sleeping, playing games, etc., as long as it does not affect his lectures, which is obviously not the case for Umbridge. .
"That's not counting. She also assigned us homework, went back to continue reading this book, and handed in a paper before Friday." Colin dragged his voice, "Twenty inches long, the topic is right Reason for a non-offensive response to a magical attack."
"What does this sentence mean?" Ron was a little unresponsive.
"I don't know, that book is full of such incomprehensible sentences." Colin said with dull eyes, "I have never written such a long paper before, and she told everyone that the grade of this assignment will be included in the The final grade of the school year is in. Aiwen, can I see your homework then?"
Before Ivan could answer, Ron shouted angrily, "Like Snape, I know that woman..."
"Keep down, Ron!" Hermione said dissatisfiedly, "Reading more books will be good for you, and it won't be so boring, but I really don't understand it. It's Defense Against the Dark Arts class. What's the point? It defeats the purpose of the class, that we should get out our wands and practice defensive spells, especially at a time like this…”
"Have you forgotten her purpose of coming to Hogwarts?" Ivan reminded.
"Intervention at Hogwarts on behalf of the Ministry of Magic," said Hermione, recalling Umbridge's speech last night.
"That's right, so we can't confront her, we can't openly oppose the Ministry of Magic, at least on the surface, it's extremely irrational, and it's not good for us." Ivan said, "In class, Do as she says."
Fudge is worried that Hogwarts will become Dumbledore's training base for personal forces. He doesn't want little wizards to learn powerful magic and limit their development. Everything Umbridge does must revolve around this, so that Hogwarts Gwartz is no longer united.
What she does will not be effective. In private, Aiwen can win over students from other colleges, and seize the time to help his own people improve their strength. When Voldemort takes action, they can directly fight back.
Now is not the time to have a falling out with her, and Aiwen doesn't want to be locked up by Umbridge, who will be targeted everywhere and can't do anything.
Sometimes, a temporary retreat is for a better offense.
"But..." Hermione hesitated.
"Well, Umbridge asked me to have tea with her tonight, and I agreed to go over and have a talk with her before deciding how to take action." Aiwen continued, "In any case, her current identity They are all professors at the school, don't conflict with her in class, reading more books is also good for us, if you are bored, you can read other magic books."
"Torn apart!" He took out his "Magic Defense Theory" and tapped it lightly with his wand.
Suddenly, the book and the cover were separated!
"Restored as before!" Ivan put together a copy of his magic research notes and the cover of "Magic Defense Theory".
He tapped again with his wand, and the two combined.
From the outside, I don't even know that the contents of the book have changed.
"Evan, how can you do this?"
"What else? Have a big fight with her, and then give her a reason to put you in confinement." Aiwen said, and handed the new "Magic Defense Theory" to Hermione, "That's too childish, I'd better now Keep a low profile, at least on the surface. By the way, Professor McGonagall also meant the same thing when he talked to me in the morning, and you all remember to tell Harry not to be impulsive, because his mood has been unstable recently."
Ivan and Professor McGonagall's worries are very necessary. During class in the afternoon, Ron and Hermione told Harry what Ivan said at noon and things that need attention, but it didn't work. He felt aggrieved.
He didn't understand, how could Ivan bow his head like Umbridge and the Ministry of Magic? !
First Seamus, then Snape, then Ron and Hermione, and now even Ivan... .
Therefore, when Umbridge asked everyone to read the first chapter "Basic Principles of Getting Started" in "Defense of Magic Theory", Harry questioned without hesitation, what's the point of them doing this
As long as someone takes the lead, the resistance of the little wizards can be easily mobilized, and even Hermione no longer hesitates.
Although he thinks Ivan's warning is correct, don't conflict with Umbridge in class, but it doesn't mean that she is willing to waste time in class, and she must help Harry.
"Sit down, Mr. Potter! Your questions are written very clearly in the course objectives, as long as you read them carefully from beginning to end, you will understand. If not, then read them again." Umbridge said firmly. Said in an unwavering tone.
"But your course objectives don't say a single word about using defensive spells," said Hermione.
"In my class, students must raise their hands before speaking, are you?"
"Hermione Granger," said Hermione.
"Okay, Miss Granger, pardon me for not hearing clearly, you mean using defensive spells?" Professor Umbridge repeated with a chuckle, "Geez, I can't imagine the need to The way you use defensive spells, Miss Granger, you don't think you're going to be attacked in class, do you?"
"Can't we use magic?" Ron shouted.
"I repeat, please raise your hand!" Umbridge glanced at Ron. "What's your name?"
"Ron Weasley!" Ron said and raised his hand quickly.
Umbridge smiled kindly, but ignored him, turning to look at Harry and Hermione who were still standing there.
"Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, I don't know who instilled these wrong ideas into you, making you think that the wizarding world today is as full of dangers as it was hundreds of years ago. What you worry about is completely unnecessary. You're at Hogwarts now, in my class, and there's no way..."