Chapter 589： The wisdom of the principal (1/2)

In the middle of the night, as soon as the castle had a curfew, Lockhart wore a cloak and carried an oil lamp and began to patrol the corridors.

Since the hapless Colin Crevey was attacked by the Slytherin heir in the middle of the night, Dumbledore asked the professors to patrol in the middle of the night to avoid similar things happening again.

It is said that the targets of the Slytherin heirs were all Muggle-born wizards, so Lockhart didn't worry about being attacked at all. He is a half-blood wizard and a professor in the school, no matter how courage the other party is, he won't be able to find a professor.

In fact, it was not that Lockhart got up to patrol in the middle of the night, but that the first half of the semester was almost over, and he himself never realized the purpose of coming to Hogwarts.

To become a professor of defense against the dark arts at Hogwarts, he had to take a big risk. Lockhart originally hoped that he could gain more popularity by becoming a ”famous Harry Potter” teacher, but this wish has always Can't go further.

Lockhart knew he had to do something, otherwise the first half of the semester would really end.

Today, Lockhart did not patrol according to the usual route, but stopped in front of the stone monster on the third floor, read the correct command, and took the stone ladder to the top floor.

It's just after eleven o'clock, Professor Dumbledore must have not rested yet, maybe he can...

Lockhart raised his hand and knocked on the principal's office door. After a while, the door opened from the inside.

Seeing some unexpected guy here, Lockhart was a little surprised. He recognized Snape at a glance. This guy is the most unpopular professor at Hogwarts. It is said that Harry Potter also hates him. Snape.

After sensing Lockhart's gaze, Snape raised his head to meet Lockhart's gaze and frowned slightly.

”Good evening Guidro, did you find something?” Dumbledore cast a suspicious look at Lockhart.

”No, no.” Lockhart showed his signature smile to the two of them, and said his intentions, ”That's it, I noticed that the last attack made the students feel very nervous. Tight, maybe we should find a way to alleviate this situation.”

Snape frowned when he heard the words, obviously he couldn't compliment Lockhart's advice. He felt that it would be no good for him to bring it up at this time.

”We can give the students some confidence.” Lockhart immediately stated his plan: ”I hope Professor Dumbledore will allow me to open a duel club in the castle, so that students can have the opportunity to train their self-defense ability.”

”You mean you are going to a duel with that so-called monster?” Snape said softly, and he seemed to be holding it back so that he didn't make himself laugh.

”Of course not, it's very unrealistic, but I think it is quite necessary for students to have some self-defense capabilities.” Lockhart turned to Snape and said, ”I have used magic to protect myself from harm countless times, and You can try to reverse the depressed and tense atmosphere in the school through a small event. I think it is necessary to try it.”

”This is a good idea. Tell me about your plan, Guidro.” Dumbledore noticed Snape's confused look and explained with a smile: ”The atmosphere in the school is indeed a bit depressing, and There is no harm in allowing students to learn something useful.”

”This is just an idea. Please give me a few days. I will definitely be able to come up with a specific plan.” Lockhart was very excited. He did not expect Professor Dumbledore to agree to let him host a duel club in the school.

”After you have prepared the specific plan, come and talk to me about this.”

”Severus.” Lockhart turned to look at Snape, inviting: ”I hope you can serve as my temporary assistant then.”