aircannonsinc Chapter 106 Snape's Advice
Chapter 106 Snape's Advice
The young wizards stared intently at the flock of birds above the arena. These were creatures that did not exist in reality, and even their current state could only last for a very short time. But the sight of them, adorned with fiery red feathers, circling above the gilded arena was a memory that many young wizards would never forget for the rest of their lives.
Professor Flitwick waved his wand and dispelled the spell.
“These spells are taught in class and don’t require any extra learning,” Flitwick said. “However, once combined, they are very effective.”
An older Ravenclaw girl couldn't help but ask, "Professor Flitwick, I know all three of these spells. Can I master this combination spell?"
"Miss Palma, the difficulty of combination magic never lies in the spells themselves, but in how you combine and maintain your spells so that they remain stable as a whole."
Flitwick said, "So you ask me, can you master it? The answer is yes. But it takes time, it takes practice, and it really tests your ability to control spells."
"The above are examples of the first type of spells working together, which requires a certain level of ability from you. The second type is relatively simpler."
"Our commonly used dueling spells, such as the Petrify Charm, Disarm Charm, Stun Charm, and Armor Charm, are indeed very useful. But we can combine them with other spells to give you a greater advantage."
"When the two sides in a duel are evenly matched, it is often these seemingly insignificant and simple spells that become the key to breaking the balance."
Next, Professor Flitwick demonstrated his mastery of spells—
"For example, the Extrasensory Charm can significantly enhance your own perception, making you more sensitive to your environment and more acutely aware of spells;"
"For example, the Rejuvenation Charm, when cast on oneself before a duel, can effectively resist Stunning Curses or Mind-Bending Spells—the effectiveness depends on the power of the opponent's spell, but in any case, it will have some effect."
"For example, the spell 'Smooth Slide' can make the road in front of you smooth."
"Or perhaps a water and fire immunity spell, which can resist damage from water and fire. Although it has no effect on dark magic fire, it is still very effective against ordinary fire."
Flitwick rattled off more than a dozen spells, leaving the young wizards dumbfounded.
Even Felix looked thoughtful, pondering the impact of Flitwick's theories on him.
In fact, his instant-kill technique is a product of this theory of "combining spells": accelerated thinking and apparition are the core elements, while the stun spell used as an attack method can be replaced by other spells—depending on what he wants to achieve.
In theory, the Stunning Curse can be completely replaced by the Petrifying Curse or the Disarming Curse, so it won't have much impact on this tactic.
Flitwick's method of "breaking the stalemate with simple spells" also corresponds to the fight between Felix and Lockhart.
It can only be said that Professors Flitwick and McGonagall, starting from different fields, arrived at the same destination by different paths, a fact perfectly embodied in Felix.
Finally, Flitwick concluded, "Spells are alive; they have all sorts of complex relationships. Some counter each other, while others complement each other. If you are interested in dueling, you can spend more time reviewing the spells you have learned."
"I think you will have a completely new understanding of them."
Next, Professor Flitwick called over several Ravenclaw students and demonstrated his theory to the other young wizards.
Like Professor McGonagall, he also imposed limitations and constraints on himself.
Even when facing attacks from three people simultaneously, he could always find the most suitable method to break through their offensive with simple incantations.
"Watching Professor Flitwick's duel is like watching a waltz," Justin Finley said admiringly.
"What is that?" asked the little wizard beside him.
"Uh... it's a Muggle dance that looks very graceful and elegant," Justin explained.
As a dueling champion, Flitwick has an extremely solid foundation, especially in the transitions between footwork, and he can avoid many spells without even blocking them.
The young wizards were dazzled by the spectacle, and when Professor Flitwick unleashed a barrage of fireworks with his wand, easily obscuring his opponent's vision, he won thunderous applause.
Finally, Flitwick bowed and left with a smile.
Behind him, there was unstoppable applause.
The third to step onto the stage was Snape. As soon as he stood in the center of the ring, the previously restless young wizards instantly quieted down.
Snape's style was completely different from the previous two professors. He said in a cold tone, "What I want to share is what happens when you encounter the most dangerous dark wizards, when you encounter those scum who are hiding in the dark gutter—"
He looked at the young wizards below the stage, and after a long pause, he said, "How should we deal with this?"
The young wizards fell silent, terrified by the scene Snape had described, but Harry suddenly remembered his brief experience of wandering into Knockturn Alley.
Knockturn Alley is next to Diagon Alley, a dirty, narrow alleyway lined with gloomy shops that all seem to have something to do with dark magic. Hagrid says that many dark wizards live there.
This year, he made a mistake while using Floo Powder and accidentally stumbled into this place. At that time, a terrifying-looking old witch took the initiative to talk to him. She was holding a plate that looked like a dead person's fingernails. If he hadn't met Hagrid by chance, he didn't know what would have happened.
Snape continued slowly and deliberately, "You need to identify danger, distinguish danger."
"You need to prepare different strategies: how to deal with fights at school? How to deal with conflicts with strangers? How to deal with encounters with evil dark wizards? And dangerous creatures and plants..."
"Frankly, I don't think your tricks will be of any use against a dark wizard... Running away is always the first choice; asking for help is the second choice; when you have no choice but to act... strike first, with any spell you can think of."
Snape's black eyes remained unmoved, as if two stones were embedded in them. He said slowly, "In a duel, striking first is always the best strategy. Giving up the initiative means falling into a disadvantage."
There was a deathly silence in the audience.
"Severus..." Professor McGonagall said somewhat uneasily, "I don't think young wizards need to be exposed to these things."
Snape curled his lips into a mocking smile, but he didn't continue the previous topic.
"When facing danger, use what you are best at, not the most powerful spell. Speed, angle, timing, and success rate are far more important than the sheer power of the spell."