Hermione, join me as Minister of Magic!

— That is, there is no need to do homework.

In order to take care of the warriors in the school and allow him to prepare for the battle with all his strength, the professors canceled the after-school homework for the warriors.And because of the cancellation of the Quidditch match this year, Harry didn't even have to go to the court after class, which meant he had a lot of free time to practice duels.

To make a digression, I don’t know if it’s because Harry didn’t do his homework well this year. In the original book, even though Harry studied hard in fifth grade, in the end, he barely made his grades meet the Auror’s study requirements. , that is, took seven "owls", and only one 9" in Defense Against the Dark Arts

However, considering that he was still "fighting" with Umbridge, learning Occlumency under the hated Snape, and worrying about the Quidditch team, Harry's ability to get 5 can indeed be regarded as "exceeding expectations". ", As for the A in astronomy, it was purely interrupted by unexpected circumstances, so I failed the exam.

…Thinking of it this way, Harry might really be a learning genius who was put off by Voldemort.

It has to be said that after experiencing many things, people will naturally grow and gain self-confidence.Although the current Harry may be similar to him in that time and space in terms of academic performance, his magic fighting skills are far beyond that. At least in the lower grades, he has no opponents. Neither can Min.

In the constant duels, he gradually developed his own fighting style.

Because the magic power is not strong, and at the same time, his skill, reaction and insight are far above his peers, so Harry's choice of duel is based on "intercepting", that is, he wants to do it.

The law makes dueling opponents "unable to fight out"

If the opponent wants to use a long spell, he will first interrupt it with a short spell; if the opponent uses Transfiguration, he will interfere with the opponent's transformation process; if the opponent summons a magical creature, then Harry can use the targeted spell that he is better at to intercept .

For such an excellent junior, Cedric had no secrets at all. When Harry was polishing his dueling style, he gave Harry a lot of fighting experience from the famous Auror for his reference.

In addition, Professor Flitwick would drag Cedric and Harry into his office every time after Charms class, point out their deficiencies, and teach them some interesting little spells or duels by the way. Skill.

With such resources instilled, Harry Potter's progress speed is naturally very fast.

Harry's growth was seen by Sirius, and he was quite gratified.

But if you're happy, Sirius has his own problems to deal with now - that is, his own dueling skills are a bit bad.

After all, after ten years in Azkaban, his spellcasting ability has not improved compared to when he just graduated, but has become a lot rusty because of it.

And this kind of unfamiliarity is not only due to skills, but more importantly, he is not sure whether it is because of the relationship between the dementors that the magic power on his body has also degenerated.

In fact, he noticed this when he got his wand again, and during the period of "traveling abroad", he did not mean to find some solutions.

It’s just that the result was not very good—even though he drank the enhancer and went to those alchemy experts when he went to France, everyone agreed that he hadn’t used his magic power for too long, so it was just the result of the degradation of his magic power. It was a miracle for him.

"Magic comes from emotions." The famous French alchemist Majory Banks told Xiao

Sirius explained, "You have been in a state of despair for the past ten years, which has gradually made you cold and irritable, and you no longer have any emotions other than regret and resentment, so your magic has also degraded. Personally, I It is suggested that you do not rush to restore the ability to cast spells, it is best to enjoy life for a while and get back the feelings you have lost.

JL

It is precisely because of this that Sirius has been playing with kindness in the past few months, trying to get back his original passion.

In addition, U said Lockhart, even Harry didn't know about it, they took it for granted that Sirius was just indulging themselves, but underestimated the self-esteem of the young master of the Black family.

After Sirius returned from Southeast Asia this time, he felt that he had almost played enough, and it was time to regain his spellcasting ability.

So, when Harry couldn't wait to come to Hogsmeade on the weekend, wanting to show his godfather his growth, he found his godfather was holding a wand, looking around nervously in the flower field.

"Sirius, are you..."

"Don't talk to me now! This guy is too cunning!"

Sirius jumped sideways as he answered loudly.

As if answering Harry's question, a flower suddenly opened its mouth wide and bit Sirius, but he avoided it.

Harry looked at the scene in front of him, feeling baffled.

"What are you doing, Sirius?" he couldn't help asking.

It seemed to Harry that the wind had just blown the petals and Sirius jumped a few feet like a frightened rabbit.

"Didn't you see?" Sirius hit back with an obstacle spell, blocking the "piranha" in his eyes, "This thing is not a fang sunflower, it will really want you Fate."

Harry was even more confused.

Because in his opinion, Sirius was just like a madman, waving his wand around and casting spells.

Seeing Harry's strange expression, Sirius suddenly realized something.

"Damn it, I fell for it again!"

clap clap clap...

Beside the flower field, a figure gradually emerged from the air, and applauded for Sirius.

"Beautiful, it only took you 14 minutes to find out today."

Lockhart held his wand in his hand, and his relaxed look was in stark contrast to Sirius, who was on the verge of a formidable enemy.

Only then did Harry understand that it was his godfather who was sparring with Professor Lockhart, but it seemed that his godfather had no power to fight back.

"Why do you suddenly remember to practice dueling?" He asked curiously.

"I'm going to be a secret agent... You know, you have to practice your skills, or you will be laughed at by Muggles." Sirius said.

Lockhart interjected: "Actually, there is no need. You will be laughed at by Muggles anyway. Their methods of collecting intelligence and handling crises are not the same as ours."

Sirius refused: "Then I have to use my fist to wake them up."

Seeing his harsh words, Lockhart didn't want to expose him. Anyway, it's useless to say more, and a modern military intelligence management system will teach Sirius how to behave.

"Leave that aside...you can't even beat Snape now, let alone me. If a war with Voldemort really breaks out, you will be a burden." Lockhart said to Sirius brazenly, "Hurry up and find a way Strengthen yourself."

Unexpectedly, Sirius did not refute, or in other words, he came to Lockhart for exercise precisely because he knew his situation very well.

Although he didn't want to admit it, besides Lupine and Dumbledore, the only "master" Sirius knew now was Lockhart.Although he will be ridiculed, in order to protect the safety of his godson, he doesn't care about his own face.

People who can even eat mice, what do they care?

"Again!" he shouted resolutely.

Chapter 220 Four Seeds and Hooks

In fact, not only Sirius wanted to use Lockhart to regain his feelings, but Lockhart himself also hoped to find several different opponents to strengthen his confrontation ability.

After all, according to Snape, the color of the Dark Mark on his arm has gradually deepened, and this time it has deepened more seriously than when Voldemort tried to steal the Sorcerer's Stone three years ago. It can be seen that even if Voldemort has not been resurrected, He also recovered a lot of strength

For former members of the Order of the Phoenix, if they haven't realized the seriousness of the situation, they are undoubtedly unqualified, so they didn't refuse Lockhart's request for a "discussion".

It's a pity that Snape and Moody usually have too many tasks in class, so it's impossible to have time to play with him often.Lupine, who had been transferred to Africa by him, and was well known as the "Animagus who turned into a wolf", was unlikely to return to England very often.And Dumbledore is a busy person, besides dealing with school affairs, he is looking for Voldemort's Horcrux, and it is even less likely to accompany Lockhart to practice confrontation.

Of course, if you fight against Dumbledore, you will not be able to improve your level, and your strength will even decline due to too many blows to your confidence.

So the appearance of Sirius is a good thing for Lockhart. It just so happens that Lockhart also has a headache for this type of quick-moving wizard. It is also good to use him to practice.

It's just that what Lockhart himself didn't expect was that his record against Sirius was actually a complete victory.

And in front of Harry, Lockhart and Sirius had another duel

fainted! ’ cried Sirius, wand raised.

However, after the red light of the spell hit "Lockhart", the spell passed through his body.

If it was two or three days ago, Sirius might have stopped in place stupidly, and then looked around for signs of Lockhart, but now no matter how stupid he is, he has been tricked out by Lockhart's strange traps.

He quickly jumped to the side, and then activated his own exclusive Occlumency Technique—filling his heart with anger.

He can now see that Lockhart's magic damage and attack capabilities are not strong, but it is the kind of difficult type he hates the most.

Invisibility, illusion, induction and even hypnosis, those are just the basis of Lockhart's attack, and their function is nothing more than to prevent the enemy from attacking him.

But to Sirius' embarrassment, this guy always has a way to find the weakest place in his mind to attack, and it often brings back memories that he least wants to recall.

For example, when Mrs. Black hugged Regulus lovingly, and then said that she was very disappointed in Sirius; or when he met his "fiancée" for the first time, and the two fell apart in 3 minutes; There was the first time when my good friend James had a dispute with me because of Lily Evans.

And then there's that bad night...

He would rather fight hundreds of rounds with a fierce man as powerful as a fire dragon, rather than experience this terrible "confrontation" again

But unfortunately, this is Lockhart's combat style.

The traditional dueling style in the wizarding world has always been advocating "don't be afraid of a thousand tricks, but be afraid of one trick". After a spell has been tempered, a simple and direct spell can often solve most of the problems.

But Lockhart is different, he is too "flowery".

As far as Sirius could remember, he had never seen Lockhart

Even if he was sure that the core of Lockhart's dueling system was Confusion Charms and Legilimency.

Alastor Moody admitted that he has never seen this kind of fighting method. Although there are many dark lords who are good at manipulating people's hearts in history, their fighting methods have not been handed down, even if future generations get them Notes are the same.

"This is also a kind of talent." Moody said, "Even if you teach him some things, if he is not such a person, it will be difficult for him to learn the same fighting method

Lockhart is good at acting and reading people's hearts. In addition to magic knowledge, he also has more knowledge of practical psychology than ordinary wizards. This is destined to prevent him from fighting in the same way as others.

And from Harry's point of view, this kind of fighting means that his godfather is either fighting around foolishly, or fighting wits with the air, and occasionally changes into a dog, facing a wooden stake. With a violent output, it looks like a lunatic.

And in the end, Lockhart almost just strolled around the courtyard to subdue Sirius and hang him up out of thin air.

"How did you do it?" Sirius asked in disbelief.

Before this contest, because of repeated defeats, Sirius had already secretly asked Dumbledore about Occlumency, thinking that he should not fall into such a miserable situation again.

But he had already used Occlumency just now, but he still got hit unknowingly. Although closing his brain with anger would make him act recklessly, it was at least Occlumency.

Harry was a little curious.

It would be great if he could learn this trick too—maybe in the duel field in the future

, he can ask Malfoy to perform in public and eat shit.

"It's not difficult." Lockhart told them, "Mind control is nothing more than two points, that is "seed" and "hook""

"'Seed' and 'hook'?" Harry wondered.

"Uh... this is a name I invented myself." Lockhart explained to them, "People always have some bad memories that are hard to tell, and everyone wants to forget it, but because it affects people's memories or brains As far as the memory is concerned, the impression produced is deeper than the general memory, and it is easy to be found, so I call it "seed""

"And what about 'hooks'?" ' asked Harry.

"That's easier to understand——" Lockhart shrugged, "After finding the "seeds" in the opponent's brain, bury the marks here, and then "hook them": connect a line to the superficial consciousness In the "switch", so that I can re-hook the "seed" in the opponent's brain through some directional stimulation from the outside world.

Although people will instinctively guard against external stimuli and try to close their brains.But those memories that belong to me are often undefended... Do you remember the "depressed stare" I used on Professor Snape?"

Harry touched his brain subconsciously—although he didn't quite understand Lockhart's words, he didn't want to try Legilimency again.

"Is there a way to deal with it?" He couldn't help asking, "If even Occlumency can't solve it?"

"Yes, you can go to Dumbledore to borrow a pensieve, and temporarily seal up the memories you don't want." Lockhart suggested.

Harry was a little embarrassed after hearing this, because he didn't intend to tell anyone about some memories, even the headmaster.

But Sirius suddenly regained his spirits: "Wait a minute...does the snotty have bad memories too?"

"of course."

Sirius was overjoyed: "It's great! I'll treat you to the tavern at noon, this matter

You can talk to me in detail. "

Lockhart looked strange: "If it's the worst memory, maybe it has something to do with it."

Chapter 330 I Suggest You Change Your Weapon

Sirius was also very generous. Although he was tortured by Lockhart, after drinking two glasses at noon, his mood was obviously calm again.

While he was still in a good mood, Lockhart casually asked the question he was most concerned about, that is, when Sirius and the others fought against the Death Eaters, which Death Eaters were more difficult?

"Although there is no evidence now, I really need all the information about the Death Eaters. It is best to get all the 'seeds' in advance, which will save me a lot of effort." Lockhart hinted.

Although the Ministry of Magic has been covering up all the details of Barty Crouch Jr.'s escape, Sirius has heard a little about it.So as a person who experienced Voldemort's chaos, when Lockhart asked questions about the Death Eaters, he almost knew everything.

Harry was also listening, and neither Lockhart nor Sirius ruled him out.

Sirius snapped his fingers and began to count the people he knew: "There are so many tricky people... That guy Erwin Rozier is definitely the most difficult guy to deal with besides Voldemort. He has strong magic power and has many Dark magic from Grindelwald... but luckily Moody has killed him, as has that mindless Wilkes."

"Professor Moody?" Harry was a little surprised, "Is he that strong?"

Sirius smiled: "Apart from Dumbledore, if there is a second person who we members of the Order of the Phoenix will feel at ease when he appears on the scene, it is Moody

Order of the Phoenix 0 what is that. ' Harry continued to ask curiously.

Both Lockhart and Sirius were a little surprised.

"You didn't tell him?" they asked each other in unison.

Harry didn't like it because it made him still feel like a kid.

"Okay, I'll explain in detail later... To put it simply, it is an organization assembled to deal with Death Eaters and Voldemort. Your father and I were there