บท 119: Chapter 122: She's Not Happy! She's Scared!
A professor with social anxiety?
However, this didn't stop him from teaching his students.
Many students, after attending Newt Scamander's Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, gained a deep respect for this renowned professor. They even found his classes more engaging than previous Defense Against the Dark Arts lessons.
They attend classes inside a suitcase.
Among them, the Hufflepuff students enjoyed Newt's Defense Against the Dark Arts classes the most. Through these classes, they had the chance to see more magical creatures, a fact that even made Professor Kettleburn, who taught Care of Magical Creatures, quite envious.
Honestly, Wilson doubted whether Newt Scamander was sneaking in lessons about magical creatures under the guise of teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts...
Until they attended his class.
Wilson finally understood how Professor Scamander conducted his lessons.
Unlike any other teacher, Professor Scamander's suitcase was enchanted with powerful Extension Charms, housing many of the world's most peculiar magical creatures.
In fact, Newt Scamander didn't need to say much. He only needed to let the students walk around his suitcase to pique their interest in his classes, and possibly even in the Care of Magical Creatures class.
Of course.
Professor Scamander's first lesson was about teaching students how to protect their homes.
"We are wizards," Professor Scamander said seriously, holding his wand. "When you turn seventeen and come of age, you will start to use magic to make your lives easier..."
As he said this, he slightly raised his wand.
A cup of hot tea appeared on each student's desk, and their pens began taking notes on their own. This simple act made everyone instantly like his class!
"However, as you use magic more frequently..." Professor Scamander waved his wand lightly, and an image of a dark cloud appeared above the classroom. He pointed to it and said, "Your home's roof or attic is likely to harbor a creature called a Ghoul."
Just hearing the name...
Made everyone feel a chill in their hearts!
The young wizards couldn't help but shiver when they looked at the image of the Ghoul formed by the cloud. It looked terrifying, as if it could pounce on them at any moment!
Noticing this, Professor Scamander kindly asked everyone to take a sip of hot tea to calm their nerves before continuing his lesson.
"Of course, Ghouls aren't that scary. Their danger level is only XX. They usually eat spiders and small insects, helping to clean out household pests..."
"But they do have some annoying habits. When the house is quiet, they'll make all kinds of noises, whether no one is home or you're trying to sleep..."
As he said this, he waved his wand, changing the Ghoul's shape in the air. "If you hear strange noises in your house at night, it's likely a Ghoul in your attic or ceiling..."
Every student was now listening intently.
Some were a bit scared, remembering their noisy ceilings during the holidays.
He cast a spell with his wand, dispersing the cloud in the classroom. "Of course, if you think your home is too quiet, you can keep it as a friendly neighbor. Most wizards choose to get rid of them..."
"Ghouls have slimy, ugly bodies. They're most afraid of light spells and will hide from any light. Even a simple lamp can drive them away, as long as they don't knock it over first..."
"We are wizards," Professor Scamander said seriously, putting down his wand. "Magic is our instinct. As you grow up, using magic will become second nature. So the best way to deal with them is to use a light spell."
Wilson finally breathed a sigh of relief.
If it was just a light spell, he was quite good at it.
From previous classes, Wilson knew that Professor Scamander likely taught students how to handle magical creatures before letting them practice...
And that was indeed the case.
The essence of Defense Against the Dark Arts wasn't just teaching spells but showing students how to use them, and helping them face dark creatures and dark wizards without fear.
"Ghouls can sometimes be summoned by wizards," Professor Scamander said, taking out a suitcase. "Because they resemble more dangerous creatures like Trolls, many dark wizards use them to impersonate Trolls. So you need to learn how to deal with them bravely..."
This was the most crucial part of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Though Newt Scamander was often too shy to look at his students, he spoke more fluently and his lessons were indeed substantial.
As he spoke, he patted his suitcase and looked at the students. He grew shy again. "I have a Ghoul in my suitcase... You can come in and see... Everyone should try something they're not good at."
The students exchanged looks.
Was the professor joking?
Would he really make them face a Ghoul now?
But Cedric, who knew about Scamander's suitcase, raised his hand first. This suitcase, once stored in his father's department, contained many rare magical creatures!
At this moment, Cedric showed great courage, and Wilson suspected he just wanted to peek at the other creatures in the suitcase.
"Alright, Mr. Diggory," Professor Scamander smiled at Cedric, then opened his suitcase. "Everyone can come in and take a look... Everyone should try something they're not good at."
Cedric and Wilson entered the suitcase first.
With them leading, the other Hufflepuff students followed, even if they were scared.
Inside Newt Scamander's suitcase was a whole new world, with various landscapes and weather.
Beautiful plains and cute magical creatures that shyly hid when they saw guests, though some bold ones dared to come closer.
But as they got closer, they slowly stopped.
"Is that a fairy?"
"What's that? It looks like a twig!"
"That's a Bowtruckle, now very rare!"
"And there's a Thunderbird, so majestic!"
Hufflepuff students excitedly discussed each creature. They had bought "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" last year as an extracurricular book and now had the chance to see these creatures in person!
One student couldn't help but ask, "Professor Scamander, can I touch them?"
"Hmm..." Professor Scamander thought for a moment. "Of course, but don't touch the Thunderbirds or make them angry."
With a snap of his fingers, nearby animals swarmed around the students, who enjoyed their company during class. Newt Scamander truly understood these creatures' minds...
However.
One odd sight caught Scamander's attention.
A gray-haired boy extended his hand, and a fairy quickly flew to him, landing on his hand.
The fairy danced on the boy's hand, making everyone want to touch its wings.
In fact.
Fairies reproduce quickly, and many wizards use them as decorations. They also enjoy being decorations.
The Hufflepuff students envied the fairy dancing on Wilson's hand, while the fairies near them flew away.
With the professor nearby, they didn't dare to grab one.
"It's so enviable, Wilson," Cedric said softly. "Every magical creature seems to like you..."
"No, she doesn't like him," Newt Scamander said gravely, watching the fairy on Wilson's hand. "She's not happy. She's scared."
(End of Chapter)
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