Chapter 797 - D.A. Club? Ⅲ (2/2)
Seeing James's appraising glance, Severus shrugs and says, ”I guess that you must not remember Professor Adric in our second year, but he was big on dueling. We all learned how to properly duel and cast quite a number of hexes and jinxes by the end of that year. He'd been a fairly good teacher if not for his haughty nature and views on the muggleborn's.”
”I see,” James cryptically said as he studied Severus again with one eye. Even if what his friend Severus said was true, he walked with deadly grace and air that wasn't natural. No this could only come from experience and not anything else. No doubt Reginald Prince had personally tutored Severus and Rowan during the summer holidays. It was fairly evident by the manner in which Severus reacted.
With those that were already confident with the spell, James split the group into two. He sent Severus to manage those still having difficulties, while he had them move on to the full body binding curse. Once again, the Slytherins were ridiculously good at it, which was a bit worrisome to be frank. If these Slytherins still joined the Dark Lord, then things would be infinitely more difficult for the Order of the Phoenix.
James is pulled away from his thoughts as the door swings open to reveal the tall, slender figure of Professor Prince. Professor Prince merely casts her eyes at the two groups and says, ”Instead of wasting all of our time practicing what you already know, we shall begin practicing things that you don't. And if you are still having trouble with the spells that Potter ȧssigned that is fine. There will be plenty of time to practice them still, but I'd rather you all learn something new. Line up!”
Every one hastens to obey as including James and Severus do the same. Professor Georgina Prince purses her lips and says, ”Defense Against the Dark Arts is a tricky subject because in reality any spell be can be dark or as I term it, ”deadly and fatal.” The term, ”the dark arts” originates and refers to the power and intentions of the created spells. It is a common mistake that many presume about the dark arts, but the dark arts are not limited to mere powerful and deadly spells. Some spells are so powerful that even in their simplest forms the spell is inherently dangerous to the caster from the very start even if the original intent of the spell is not to cause harm to others.”
Whirling abruptly about, Georgine's robes make a soft rustling sound. She firmly points at neatly long-haired Ravenclaw with his hair in a ponytail with perfectly fitted robes. ”Mr. Quirke, please give an example of a spell that requires intent and a commonly used spell that is originally created for attack and defense?”
The seventh-year Ravenclaw, Cadmus Quirke instantly says, ”The first example is the Tickling Hex. Although a spell is mostly used for pranks if the spell is cast long enough the subject can potentially die from being unable to breathe and horrific muscle spasms.”
”Correct and the other?” Georgine interjected.
”A commonly used spell that originates in the Dark Art's field is the full-body binding spell. The only reason for the purpose of such a spell is to enable the capture of said target. The spell is not necessarily dangerous to the caster or the target. As the original intent of the spell is to capture or freeze the intended target causing no real harm to them. However, it is a spell that can be used for defense or to attack,” Quirke confidently replied.
”Five points to Ravenclaw,” Georgine automatically said as more than a few thoughtful expressions can be seen on all their faces. ”I want you to truly understand what Quirke said and make it your own. Defense does not consist of casting difficult spells but rather spells that you are already familiar with and that can use to your advantage. That being said, I do believe that it will do you all good to have a variety of spells to which to cast from.”
”A useful spell to know to slow down your opponent's movements is the Impediment Jinx,” Georgine explained, before turning towards her great-nephew and saying, ”Impedimenta!” A turquoise light flies out of her wand and smacks straight into Severus.
Severus is frozen startled unable to move or even blink as Georgine fondly smirks at her great-nephew. Served the brat right for being all uppity during lessons. He needed to at least pretend to be learning like his sister did!
Seeing the varying expressions of unease and excitement, Georgine smoothly says, ”Now return to your usual pairs, and we shall resume again.” There is shuffling of the slow movement as Severus but all glared at his aunt until she removes the hex, before stomping away as far as possible from her within the room.
Georgine hums to herself as she points errors and flaws, before correcting wand postures, and hand movements. If nothing else, this little club of Potter ought to prove itself to be a good stress relief. That and she'd make sure to bring down her great-nephew's pride down a notch. It would do him so good to be a tad humbler. (Not that would do anything to correct her own arrogance.)