Chapter 38 The Duel Begins (Ch 38)

“Malfoy! You’ll have to hope you don’t run into me at the start of tomorrow!”
Before Harry could reply, Ron spoke up first. He had been slandered by Malfoy, which had left a deep and bad impression on him.
Malfoy snorted coldly, not bothering to respond to Ron. He just looked straight at Harry and said, “We’ll see who wins tomorrow!”
“I’ll wait for you.” Harry did not show any weakness and answered with a firm look.
In the academy, there are more or less similar fights among young wizards. As long as they are not too excessive, the professors generally will not stop them.
Nowadays, the semester assessment for the Defense Against the Dark Arts class can be conducted directly through duels, which has completely aroused the passion of the young wizards.
Whether it is to resolve grudges or for prize money, it can be foreseen that the competition will be more intense than imagined.
The day passed quietly amid everyone’s discussion.
The next day, the little wizards got up early, had breakfast in the auditorium, and then rushed out of the castle impatiently, ready to go to the lawn.
“Wow, what is this?” someone exclaimed, pointing at four glowing passages that looked like the starry sky and meandered to the front of the castle, his face full of disbelief.
“Look, even the snowstorm can’t blow in. This is definitely the professor’s work!” Another little wizard spoke excitedly when he saw that the passage was clean and tidy.
“This is what Professor Chen did. I saw him casting a spell nearby with my own eyes yesterday.” A little wizard answered confidently.
At this moment, a figure broke through the wind and snow, approached from afar, and came to the front of the castle.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the stadium is ready. Please enter in an orderly manner and do not crowd each other.”
“It’s Professor Chen!” When a little witch saw the handsome and elegant Chen Feng, her cheeks turned red and she was extremely happy.
With the professor’s speech, the young wizards no longer hesitated and stepped into the passage one by one.
Unexpectedly, it was even warmer on the Starlight Road than inside the castle, giving me the illusion of arriving in spring.
However, the wind and snow that isolated them from the outside reminded everyone that it was the coldest time of the year.
Outside the passage, Chen Feng looked at the little wizards who entered in an orderly manner and nodded slightly.
Relying on magic runes to create a comfortable environment can effectively prevent the little wizard from being harassed by the cold and catching a cold or fever.
“Hoohoo!”
At this moment, the wind was howling between heaven and earth and the snow was flying, but Chen Feng walked in it without being affected at all.
This is because it is surrounded by an invisible barrier condensed by magic, which can easily block the approaching snowstorm and provide heating. This is a small application of magic.
As his proficiency in ancient meditation techniques has increased, the quality and control of his magic have been greatly improved, and he can easily display various wonderful properties.
In terms of power alone, it is no weaker than ordinary spells.
Along the way, the young wizards were chattering and excitedly discussing the upcoming semester assessment of the Defense Against the Dark Arts course. Many of them were staring at the Starlight Passage with great curiosity.
“Professor Chen is amazing, Harry. Walking on this road, I don’t want to go back to the dormitory.” Ron unbuttoned his collar to dispel the heat all over his body.
“Yeah, that’s right!” Harry nodded, agreeing with Ron’s words.
The castle has a certain heating function, but the effect is not strong, and it is still cold.
But the warmth in the starlight tunnel was particularly profound, as if I were back in the spring when the flowers were blooming.
This situation naturally caused the young wizards to be amazed, and when everyone gathered at the venue, the shock immediately reached its peak.
“Oh, my God, when was this built? Why don’t I have any impression of it?” A young wizard from the Lion Academy stared at the magnificent competition venue in amazement and couldn’t help but speak.
“Merlin’s beard, could it be that it was also made by Professor Chen?” the little witch in Badger Courtyard murmured to herself.
“I came here two days ago, and there was no building there. But it suddenly appeared today. It must have been transformed through magic!” A wizard from the Eagle Academy looked around and said affirmatively.
Not to mention the young wizards, even the uninformed professors were shocked when they saw this place.
“There are traces of an extremely advanced Transfiguration spell!”
Minerva McGonagall, as the Transfiguration professor, noticed the mystery of the venue after a brief observation.
“If it were me, it would not be possible to achieve this level in a short period of time.”
“Professor Chen is truly an extraordinary person. The layout of this venue is even more magnificent than the Quidditch arena. Moreover, it was created through magic, which makes it even more difficult.” Professor Huo Qi exclaimed.
“It’s really amazing. In terms of magic control, Professor Chen has surpassed an old man like me.” Professor Flitwick nodded in praise.
As the professor of Charms and Head of Ravenclaw, his words are of great value.
The only relatively calm people at the scene were Professor Snape, whom they had met in advance, and the experienced Headmaster Dumbledore. One of them had a stern look, while the other was smiling with satisfaction.
At the same time, the young wizards and professors were seen sitting down and finishing their work.
Chen Feng cast a flying spell and arrived in the air. He cleared his throat and cast a loud voice spell.
“Ladies and gentlemen, after a semester of hard work, it’s time to see the rewards!”
“I believe everyone can’t wait to get on stage!”
“Before the duel, let me say a few words. Although there are no strict rules for this semester’s Defense Against the Dark Arts assessment, and everyone can cast any spell they know, you need to be aware that the three unforgivable curses are prohibited.”
“This regulation is especially aimed at senior students. Once discovered, they will not only be expelled from school, but the Ministry of Magic will also be notified and they will be imprisoned in Azkaban.”
“I hope everyone will keep this in mind and maintain the peaceful philosophy of putting friendship first and competition second.”
“Finally, I would like to emphasize that in addition to the Unforgivable Curse not being used, related alchemical products cannot be brought into the arena. The arena detection magic will automatically identify them. I hope everyone has a happy competition.”
“Now, please listen carefully to the announcement. When your name is called, wear your guardian bronze medal according to your grade and enter the arena.”
As soon as the words fell, the noisy venue suddenly became quiet, and every little wizard sat upright, waiting for the call from the magic trumpet with excitement and anticipation.
“First Year, Ginny Weasley versus Perla Garcia!”
“Second year, Harry Potter versus Patrick Wilson!”
Names echoed throughout the venue, and under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the young wizards left their seats, put on their guardian bronze medals, and stepped onto the stage.
“The duel begins!”
When they detected that everyone was ready, the sound of the magic horn rang out at the right time. The little wizards did not hold back and raised their wands, chanting spells, and streams of light appeared on the stage.
“Fall to the ground, all petrified, take away your weapons, armor, and flames…”
From the first moment the duel began, the battle became intense.
The power of the spell is often enough to kill with one strike. Whoever seizes the initiative has a better chance of winning, and naturally there will be no hesitation or retreat.