The next evening.
Duel Club.
The number of young wizards who came this time far exceeded that of the last time.
Not only because there were no classes in the evening, but most people came to watch the excitement.
Snape's infamy wasn't limited to Gryffindor; many people in every house disliked him.
Lockhart's reputation at Hogwarts plummeted after the Cornish pixie incident and the last dueling club incident.
These two were arguably the two most unpopular professors at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Regardless of who loses, the young wizards at Hogwarts are happy to see it happen.
As Lockhart launched into his exaggerated and boastful opening remarks, Snape appeared at the edge of the stage with a cold expression.
He cursed Dumbledore's decision in his heart!
If Dumbledore hadn't been worried that Lockhart would cause trouble at the Dueling Club, he would have made him the club's instructor.
Where would Lockhart, that scoundrel, possibly get involved!
Wasn't it enough after the first fight? You still dare to provoke me?
I really don't know what I was doing before I started researching potions?
"Argus, why does that idiot Lockhart dare to challenge the Head of House?"
"Weren't you beaten badly enough last time?"
Where did he get the guts?
Although Draco's words were a question, his tone was extremely disdainful.
It was obvious they looked down on Lockhart.
Argus came here mainly to see the practical performance of these two products.
No matter how you conduct a test, it will always be far removed from real-world application.
To truly understand a product, you need to see how it performs in practice.
He stared intently at Lockhart and casually replied, "Who knows? He dares to challenge, so he must have some confidence."
"Otherwise, how could he dare?"
"That makes sense," Draco nodded.
The other young wizards around him were also pointing and whispering at Lockhart.
"I remember Professor Lockhart couldn't even handle a Cornish pixie, how dare he say he could defeat Professor Snape in one move!"
"Tch, I saw it with my own eyes. He was taken down by Professor Snape in one move last time."
"Yes, yes, I was there too. Professor Snape was quite capable, much stronger than some people who only know how to talk!"
Everyone chimed in with their own comments, making Lockhart's forehead veins bulge.
He wanted fame, but not this kind of infamous notoriety!
He tightened his cloak, ready to vent all his anger on Snape.
He drew his wand and aimed it at Snape!
"Professor Snape, are you ready?"
"The duel is about to begin!"
Snape didn't care, took out his wand, and assumed a dueling stance.
"Prepare for the duel!" Lockhart's voice held a hint of tension.
He had no idea how useful the secret weapon that Argus had given him was.
Having not experienced combat for many years, he had no confidence in his own abilities.
All I can rely on is this magic wand in my hand!
Snape looked at Lockhart's anxious expression, and the disdain on his lips deepened.
He could almost see the scene of his opponent being knocked down again by a casual spell.
"three!"
"two!"
"one!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a thin red light shot out from Lockhart's wand like lightning!
It charged toward Snape at breakneck speed!
Snape was stunned by Lockhart's speed in casting the spell.
There wasn't even time to chant the incantation!
He barely managed to release one shield!
But this unprepared defensive spell was far too fragile.
The transparent barrier was breached.
Snape stumbled back several steps, nearly falling off the stage!
The young wizards in the audience could hardly believe their eyes.
Did Lockhart defeat Professor Snape?
Is this still the same fraud from before?
"He just used... spellcasting without an incantation?"
"Unleashing a Disarming Charm without a curse?"
Draco rubbed his eyes hard, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.
"It seems so. Generally, only powerful wizards who are extremely knowledgeable and skilled in this spell can use such advanced techniques as casting spells without an incantation."
Argus was very satisfied with the performance of the sample.
Although the sneak attack on Snape was partly due to Snape's carelessness, the fact that he was able to strike and repel a professor proved that his judgment was correct.
This research truly has great potential!
Feeling the shocked and admiring gazes of the young wizards around him, Lockhart was both surprised and delighted, and gripped his wand even tighter.
He hadn't felt the joy of victory in battle for many years.
Unexpectedly, I'll actually experience it with Snape this time.
With a little promotion in the future, my fame will definitely rise to another level!
Thinking that he had received this honor entirely because of the sample from Argus, his gaze toward Argus became even more ardent.
"Mr. Grindelwald is right, I did indeed use spellcasting without incantations!"
"This is a technique that only extremely powerful wizards can use!"
"For Mr. Grindelwald's extraordinary insight and vision, Slytherin is awarded five, no, ten!"
Upon hearing this, Argus instantly felt a sinister gaze fixed upon him.
Turning his head, he saw Snape staring at him with a dark expression!
It's over!
Lockhart's actions were too obvious, and Snape noticed!
Snape wasn't stupid; he knew Lockhart's capabilities very well.
Forget about casting spells without incantations; he'd be lucky to even be able to cast the Disarming Charm safely!
His sudden improvement was a huge red flag for someone who had previously stolen his thunder...
Who would believe that nothing happened in between?
He walked step by step onto the stage and raised his wand once more.
"Professor Lockhart, the duel is not over yet!"
"Isn't it a bit too early for you to start explaining now?"
Having just defeated Snape, Lockhart was now extremely arrogant.
Seeing Snape's posture, he proudly showed off to the group of young wizards.
"It seems your Potions professor is a little unconvinced by the defeat just now!"
"Don't worry, I won't hurt him."
Argus knew immediately that something bad was about to happen!
Snape, a man who valued his reputation so much, would never let himself be taken advantage of for no reason!
Lockhart slowly raised his wand and drawled, "Ready for the duel!"
"Three, two, one!"
He intended to use the same trick again to catch Snape off guard once more.
As soon as the Disarming Charm was cast, a Stupefy instantly struck!
Compared to the Disarming Charm cast by Snape, his little red light was like a stunted bean sprout!
The red beam crumbled upon contact!
Lockhart hastily released the Protego attached to his cloak, but how could a mere level two Protego possibly stop the enraged Snape!
The protective shield that came with the Protego was as flimsy as paper.
Under Lockhart's horrified gaze, it struck him heavily.
He was blasted straight onto the roof!
He then crashed to the ground.
Dust flew up everywhere!
Snape spoke lazily.
"Professor Lockhart, you may now continue your explanation."
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