Chapter 44

Defense Against the Dark Arts mainly contains three major themes in the original book.

The first is to understand and master the methods of dealing with dark magical creatures.

For example, in the third year, Lupine explained a series of dark creatures to Harry and the others.

Like Boggart, Red Hat, etc.

The second is to understand the dark curse and develop coping methods to a certain extent.

For example, in the original book, Moody (although he was disguised by Barty Crouch Jr.) once used the Imperius Curse on Harry.

Train it to be resistant to this spell.

The third one is dueling rules and some common spells and techniques in them.

Harry learned the disarming spell and basic dueling rules in his second year.

Among them, Devereaux is most interested in various dark curses.

In the original work.

Harry and the others were exposed to the three unforgivable curses in their fourth grade.

But Devereaux found out today when he got Quirrell's syllabus.

It turns out that these three unforgivable curses are the contents of the sixth grade.

Moody was actually teaching super-syllabus content at that time.

The fourth and fifth grades are mainly about various defensive spells and cracking spells.

The main content of grades one to three is to resist various dark magical creatures.

Of course, this content is also available for grades four to seven.

But the proportion is not that much.

At this moment Devereux was sitting on a stool outside Quirrell's Defense Against the Dark Arts professor's office.

It smells like garlic.

But Bigelow's office is so much better!

When Devereux just walked in.

I almost vomited right at the door.

Fortunately, he used the breathing rhythm adjustment method of meditation in time.

Only then did he pass out directly at the door of the office.

After that, he refused to enter Quirrell's office.

It was hell there!

Devereaux couldn't figure out why Voldemort could endure such horrific conditions.

oh! Right.

Voldemort has no nose!

Devero couldn't help but smile when he thought of this.

"What's the matter, Alexander, have you chosen?"

Quirrell spoke shrilly and sat down next to Devereux with a pot of tea.

At this time, Professor Quirrell looked kind.

There was no trace of him being a Death Eater possessed by Voldemort.

Devereaux calmly sat slightly aside.

This is the smell of Quirrell.

It's really scary.

"Professor, I've already made up my mind. I'll just follow the sixth grade course."

Devereux handed the teaching plan back to Quirrell.

Hear this.

Quirrell's hand when pouring tea couldn't help but pause.

He looked at Devereux in surprise.

"Um, Alexander, you are only in the first grade. I heard Professor Dumbledore say that your talent for magic is very high, but you still have to go directly to the sixth grade class..."

Quirrell frowned slightly.

Try your best to convince Devereux.

"If you are interested in curses, you can consider taking the fourth grade course. In this school year, we will start to get into some content about how to solve curses, which should be just right for you."

Said.

Quirrell also opened his syllabus.

Turn to the one corresponding to fourth grade.

This surprised Devereaux.

Is this Quirrell really seriously preparing to teach the students?

When I just got the lesson plan.

Devereux thought Quirrell just brought other people's lesson plans.

I didn't expect it to be quite familiar.

Devereaux narrowed his eyes slightly and considered Quirrell's suggestion.

But in the end he shook his head.

"Professor, I think we should start directly from the sixth grade. I believe in my talent. If not, I can keep up with the fourth grade courses."

Quirrell heard this.

There was no more persuasion.

Instead, he asked Devereaux with great interest.

He was waving a wand in his hand.

Have the teapot automatically fill Devereaux's cup with tea.

"Okay, but I still have a question, Alexander, why did you choose sixth grade instead of seventh grade? If you really want to challenge the difficulty, there will be a comprehensive review specifically for N.E.W.T in seventh grade, because the content has been covered before. You have studied them all, and the difficulty is not much higher. It can also take you through the content of the previous semester, which may be more suitable for you. "

Quirrell's words were really professional.

It's almost like a real classroom teacher said it.

But even so.

Devereaux still shook his head slightly.

"Professor, I am mainly interested in teaching silent spells to sixth graders."

Said.

Devereux picked up the tea that Professor Quirrell had brewed and took a sip.

There was a trace of expectation in his eyes.

"Besides, you can also see the Unforgivable Curse, right?"

when!

The tea cup fell from Quirrell's hand.

It hit the ground and shattered into pieces.

Tea splashed all over himself.

Devereux was also taken aback.

He stood up from his seat.

Look at Quirrell.

I saw that he suddenly seemed to have lost his soul.

The eyes are silent.

The scalding tea was poured on him.

But he didn't react at all.

After ten full seconds.

After Devereaux had already used his wand to clean up the mess on the ground.

Quirrell looked around as if waking up from a dream.

"Professor, are you okay?"

Devereux asked with concern as he handed over a glass of water that he made using the water summoning spell.

Quirrell took the water glass somewhat dullly.

Drink it all in one gulp.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Alexander, this is... the sequelae of being hurt by that vampire before. Oh, it's really... I'm fine, I'm fine..."

Quirrell sat on the chair with his forehead in his hands.

It took a while.

Then he looked up at Devero.

"I see, Alexander, well, I can understand. When I was a student, I was also very fascinated by the famous three unforgivable curses and wanted to explore them, but..."

Quirrell sat up straight.

His expression became serious.

"But it is a pity that the Ministry of Magic issued a ban last year, prohibiting us from showing the three unforgivable curses to students in class. We will only tell their origins..."

Said.

Quirrell suddenly got stuck again.

His eyes were dull again.

It's probably that vampire problem again.

Seriously.

Hear what he said.

Devereaux was disappointed.

He had never seen such a prohibition in the original work.

But it makes sense.

In the original work.

It was Barty Crouch Jr. pretending to be Moody.

That of being a Death Eater or the most powerful Auror in the Ministry of Magic.

Violate one and two rules.

It's so normal.

And Quirrell comes to school with a special mission.

Naturally, it is impossible to satisfy Devereux's wish.

Literally perform an Unforgivable Curse on them in class.

In case someone complains later.

Then his plan to steal the Philosopher's Stone would come to nothing.

Devereaux basically agreed.

His plan was to learn the three unforgivable curses by watching others cast spells.

It has to be postponed.

Just then.

suddenly.

Quirrell's spirit returned.

He looked at Devereux.

Showing struggle.

It seems like he is making a difficult decision.

Take one last deep breath.

The corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

whispered to Devereux.

"I'm sorry, Alexander, maybe I remembered it wrong. There shouldn't be such a prohibition. Showing the three unforgivable curses in class is of course a must-have class content."

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After Devereaux happily walked out the door.

Quirrell's expression instantly changed to one of horror.

He trembled.

Said with extreme caution.

"Master, this... this is too risky. If we are -"

Quirrell hadn't finished speaking yet.

One is extremely weak.

But a majestic voice came from the back of Quirrell's head.

"Quirrell, put away your timidity! This boy is very interesting. Alexander... is very special. If he can stand by my side, the Philosopher's Stone will not matter at all!"