Harry Potter: Transmigrated Detective Link

Lockhart strode noisily into the classroom.

Today, he was not wearing his usual flamboyant robes or cloaks, but had instead changed into a traditional British hunting suit.

However, of course, any hunting suit that could be chosen and worn by Lockhart was naturally still one of those flashy and showy types.

Link could not accept this at all, but on the contrary, some girls' gazes were firmly attracted.

Given Lockhart's previous terrible performances, they didn't scream aloud as they had done at the start of the term.

Lockhart didn't mind this much either. Today, he seemed especially cheerful. After striking a pose on the podium, he said, "Alright students, put down your textbooks. Today I'm going to teach you something special!"

As soon as this was said, Link clearly felt John beside him breathe a sigh of relief, and quite a few Ravenclaws around, who had already picked up other subject materials intending to self-study, also lifted their eyelids.

These reactions were also caught by Lockhart's eyes, and his smile became even more radiant. With great pride, he said, "We all know, this morning due to a misunderstanding, a very serious incident broke out in the Great Hall. And what I'm going to teach you today is how to protect yourselves in such incidents."

As Lockhart spoke, he gestured with his wand.

In no time at all, he had written in midair several large words, Disarming Charm, Protego, Transfiguration, and Spellcasting Techniques.

"Without a doubt, the protagonist of this morning was our Third-Class Order of Merlin recipient, Link! And the Disarming Charm was the main offensive spell he used earlier. I must add, I firmly believe that Link is absolutely not the Heir of Slytherin. He had already held back very much this morning."

"Don't be unconvinced, you must know, though the Disarming Charm is classified as an offensive spell,

its actual power isn't that great. At most, it only serves to subdue."

"Blocking a Disarming Charm is extremely simple. You only need to use Protego. This spell is simple and fast to cast, and its effect isn't weak, it's the most suitable for you all. As for others like 'Total Shielding' and such high-level protection spells, at this stage, for you, their practicality is limited."

"Of course, you can also use other methods, like Transfiguration. Don't underestimate Transfiguration. Besides letting you earn money among Muggles by doing tricks (just kidding), it has many more uses, like turning something into a wall or a dummy to block attacks, or even transforming other creatures to counterattack."

"And aside from the above two methods, there is one more special approach."

When Lockhart said this, he paused, then waved his wand and made the words Spellcasting Techniques swallow all the other text, before continuing, "That's right, Spellcasting Techniques!"

"Spellcasting Techniques is a very broad term. It includes things like Multiple Casting, Nonverbal Spells, Wandless Magic, Emotion Amplification, and Micromanipulation, among many others. And today what I'm going to talk about is, Spell Reflection."

The big words in the air transformed into Spell Reflection.

"Spell Reflection is a very advanced spellcasting technique. Usually only very powerful wizards, like Aurors, use it regularly. And I believe you've already witnessed its effects firsthand."

As he spoke, Lockhart pointed toward Link.

"No need to recite an incantation, no need to wave a wand. You only need to grasp the right moment and release magic in a special way, and with just one block, boom! The opponent's spell instantly becomes ineffective!"

"I must say, Link is definitely the most battle-gifted young wizard I've ever seen in my life! If any of you plan to cause trouble for Student Link again, think twice. Because his strength is far beyond your imagination!"

"Alright, don't give me that look, I'm just joking.

Now, let me explain more about the principles behind Spell Reflection!"

On the podium, Lockhart was still lecturing in a constant, unbroken stream.

At this time, all the students below were fully focused on watching him. Even those Ravenclaws who originally looked down on Lockhart had picked up their quills and were attentively taking notes.

Of course, as for Lockhart's warning not to mess with Link, they didn't bother writing that down. Because that was completely useless.

After this morning's incident, everyone in the school already knew, Link is a terrifying monster of power. If anyone still dares to cause him trouble now, they're either an idiot or have ulterior motives.

Meanwhile, Link was watching Lockhart with a face full of vigilance.

Today's Lockhart, compared to before, seemed different not only in clothing.

Although in essence Lockhart was still riding the heat of this morning's Great Hall incident, he didn't continue his usual stage-play style of teaching, instead, he was lecturing actual theory?

And putting aside the Disarming Charm and Protego, since those are the most basic forms of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, what about Spell Reflection and all those advanced spellcasting techniques?

Lockhart was merely a fame-seeking novelist, if he really knew so much, how could he have failed to deal with even a single Red Cap?

Of course, one could also explain this by saying Lockhart only understands the theory. After all, he had once been a top student in Ravenclaw.

But for some reason, Link just felt something off about Lockhart.

And just as Link was puzzled, Lockhart finally finished explaining the theory of Spell Reflection.

He smiled, snapped his fingers to disperse the floating text in the air, and then said, "Students, I know our current situation is very difficult. Everyone's morale is low. But I believe that the darkness will eventually fade, and the dawn will soon arrive! The reason I taught all of this today is to help you gain more ability to protect yourselves, to survive the current chaos through your own strength!"

"Also, let me tell you, today's class is not over.

I'm not someone who only talks theory. Tonight, I will hold an open class in the Great Hall! I'll teach you more Defense Against the Dark Arts through actual combat!"

"Finally, I have one more piece of good news to announce. Our beloved Headmaster Dumbledore will soon return to Hogwarts! And with him, Aurors from the Ministry of Magic! Their purpose this time is to investigate the string of attacks that have happened at Hogwarts! Students, do you remember what I said?"

"The darkness will eventually fade, and the dawn will soon arrive!" Lockhart shouted passionately.

The students below responded excitedly.

For a moment, the entire classroom was nearly shaken apart by the cheering and shouting.

To students who had been locked up for so long and under such heavy pressure, nothing could be more uplifting than Dumbledore's return.

Especially since Lockhart would hold a practical, open class tonight.

But amid this wave of joy, Link's expression grew increasingly serious. This wasn't just because the Aurors were about to arrive.

More so, it was because just now, when Lockhart made the announcement, he had been looking at him the entire time with a faint smile in his eyes.

As if… Lockhart had said it specifically for Link to hear.

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