Chapter 116 Generous Gilderoy

…Since the tragic episode with the elf, Professor Gilderoy Lockhart has stopped bringing the little creatures to his class.

Instead, he read passages from the book to his students, sometimes reenacting some of the more dramatic bits and pieces, usually picking Harry to act for him, and so far he had been forced to play a foolish person. The ship's Sylvanian villagers, Gilderoy Lockhart broke the spell on him; a snowman with a cold head, and a vampire who could eat nothing but lettuce after Gilderoy Lockhart took care of him.

During their Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Harry was dragged to the front of the class again. This time he played the role of a wolf.

"Please, this is the first time!" Harry complained harshly to Fan Lin while Gilderoy was preparing.

"You have to be patient, Harry!" Fan Lin whispered, "You know, if we ask Hagrid to help us purchase these materials, things will definitely fall apart, and Hagrid will definitely not allow us to do this! "

In fact, Fanlin and Harry used these materials to test Gilderoy Lockhart and Hagrid respectively.

This also proves that Gilderoy can do nothing but write novels. Although Hagrid was not sure, these materials were not something that a second-year wizard could use, which made Hagrid doubt whether Harry and others were going to do something that violated the rules again.

And brewing potions is also a dangerous job. Think about Neville's face in the first grade. Neville was taught a lesson by Madam Pomfrey for a long time.

As for Snape, come on, Snape berated them every day and there was nothing weird at all.

"Go quickly, Harry..." Fan Lin quickly urged, "Gilderoy is ready..."

"Come on, Harry!" Ron snickered, "I believe you will bring everyone a wonderful play!"

"Can't there be another one?" Harry said desperately. He was already being driven crazy by Gilderoy, acting like a clown every time. This really embarrassed Harry.

"He only needs you, Harry!" Hermione also said. She no longer had any hope for Gilderoy. No matter what she got up from class or the trials of several people, it turned out that it was just that. Something happened.

"Come up quickly, Harry!" Gilderoy greeted loudly, and Harry pretended to be very happy and walked up.

He looked like a strong man going to execution, and an inexplicable sense of sadness filled Harry's heart.

…

"Wonderful howl, Harry - exactly like that - and then, if you want to believe it, I pounced - like this - and threw him to the floor - like this - with a Hand - I wanted to control him - with my other hand, I pressed my wand against his throat - I then mustered up all the strength I had left and cast a most complicated spell - and he let out a pitiful groan. - Go on. Harry taller - OK - the fur is gone - the fangs are retracted - he is a man again - a man who will always be remembered by another village. The heroes they saved from the horror of monthly werewolf attacks.”

Gilderoy Lockhart stepped forward and bowed with a smile as Fanlin, Hermione, and Ron applauded.

Slytherin sitting nearby also burst into applause. In any case, this was applause for the "wonderful" performance of the two. Even Malfoy did not hesitate to applaud, and of course he did not forget to use his expression to mock. Look at Harry.

"Thank you, thank you all!" Gilderoy Lockhart smiled, just like a real drama actor, even though he had no acting talent.

"Homework is to write a poem about my defeat of Weg the Werewolf! The best writer will receive a signed copy of The Amazing Me!"

As the bell rang, people in the class began to leave one after another. Harry returned to the back of the classroom, where Ron, Fanlin and Hermione were waiting.

"Harry, yes, that's it - yes - your head is raised a little higher..." Ron whispered with a smile on his face, imitating Gilderoy's appearance just now.

"You've really had enough, Ron, I'm going to throw you outside!"

"Okay, you two!" Hermione quickly stopped between the two of them, "We still have business to do."

Hermione quickly took out the list of materials that Teng had copied. Of course, just to be on the safe side, it also included a lot of potion recipes from Gilderoy Lockhart's book, which Hermione got. Although Hermione felt very uncomfortable with what she remembered.

"Are you ready?" Fan Lin asked in a low voice.

"Okay..." Harry calmed down his heart, otherwise he would really explode!

"Wait until everyone is gone," Hermione said nervously, looking up.

"alright……"

She walked over to Gilderoy Lockhart's desk, clutching a piece of paper in her hand, with Fanlin, Harry, and Ron standing behind her.

"Er—Professor Gilderoy Lockhart?" Hermione stammered, recalling the state in which she had seen Lockhart at the beginning of the term, even though it was painful. "I want - please help me purchase some magic materials. You know, the materials involved in many of your potions are very precious, and we also want to learn from you."

She took out the paper, her hands shaking slightly. “Of course, there’s still the money.”

Harry quickly took out the money bag he had prepared. This was all the savings of several people. They had no way to go to Gringotts during the school term.

"I believe these magical materials will help me understand what you said about chronic venom in "Walking with the Corpse Eaters"..."

"Ah, A Walk with the Corpse Eaters!" Gilderoy Lockhart called, taking the list from Hermione and smiling broadly at her, "That's probably my favorite book. You like it too?"

"Oh, yes." Hermione said eagerly, but Hermione's expression was very awkward no matter how you looked at it, "Your method of using the tea strainer to catch the last ghost is so clever..."

"Well, I believe no one will mind if I give a little extra help to the most outstanding student in the year." Gilderoy Lockhart said gently, taking out a stick from his pocket. Giant peacock quill. "Yeah, wonderful, isn't it?"

He scrawled a frantic signature on the note, then whistled, and a gray owl flew over, the owl used by Gilderoy to summon people.

"Go!" Gilderoy flapped the owl's wings, and the owl chirped and flew out of the classroom window.

"As for the money, I think you are just humiliating me." Gilderoy deliberately kept a straight face, "Some of my best students want to study the teacher's potions, so some funding is still necessary. Of course, This does not mean that I am better than other professors, it is just a teacher’s care for his students.”

The four of them had shocked expressions on their faces, and Gilderoy thought that the four of them were frightened by his generosity.

"Thank you... thank you, Professor!" Fan Lin took the money bag back without hesitation.

The other three people also quickly thanked him. This was really an unexpected bonus.

"Okay, you three, if you have nothing to do, please go out first. I still want to reply to my readers!" Gilderoy said with a smile on his face.

The four of them said goodbye respectfully and walked out quickly, as if they were afraid that Gilderoy would regret it. (To be continued)