Dueling Club

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In his absence during the Christmas holiday, Flitwick and Lupin had already created most of the Duelling Club. It couldn't be helped, as the required spells and runes were way above Harry's mastery. Since two bachelors had no one waiting for them during the holiday, they threw themselves into work to drown their loneliness and finished most of the groundwork. When Harry entered the giant room that could rival the Great Hall, he was visibly amazed.

The expansive room stretched out before him, bathed in the soft glow of enchanted lanterns. The walls were adorned with intricate runes and shimmering spells that danced with a life of their own. Harry stood in awe, taking in the sheer scale and detail of the space. Flitwick and Lupin had outdone themselves.

"Impressive, isn't it, Master Harry?" Nigel quipped in his mind. "They've certainly made use of their free time. Perhaps you should suggest a hobby or two for them."

Harry chuckled softly, shaking his head. "This is incredible," he murmured aloud, his voice echoing slightly in the vast room.

Professor Flitwick, standing near one of the enchanted dueling platforms, beamed with pride. "Welcome, Harry! I hope you find everything to your liking. We've set up multiple stations for different skill levels and challenges."

Lupin, leaning against a wall covered in protective charms, added, "We wanted to ensure that students of all abilities could benefit from the club. Each section has been tailored to provide both learning and enjoyment as you designed it."

Harry nodded, his excitement growing. "This is beyond anything I imagined. Thank you, both of you."

Flitwick waved off the gratitude with a dismissive hand. "Nonsense, Harry. This is as much for us as it is for you and the other students. Besides, it kept us busy during the holidays."

Lupin chuckled, "Indeed. It was a welcome distraction."

As Harry explored the room, he noticed various dueling areas, each equipped with unique obstacles and targets. There were enchanted mannequins for practicing spells, moving targets that required precision, and even a section with magical creatures for advanced students to challenge.

"This place is perfect," Harry said, turning to face the professors. "We can start the club right away."

Flitwick nodded, his eyes twinkling with excitement. "Absolutely. We've already spread the word. The first meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening."

"Excellent," Harry replied, his mind racing with ideas for the first session. "We'll start with some basic dueling techniques and gradually introduce the more advanced challenges."

Lupin clapped a hand on Harry's shoulder. "You've got this, Harry. We'll be here to support you every step of the way."

Feeling a surge of confidence, Harry smiled. "Thank you, Professors. Let's make this the best Duelling Club Hogwarts has ever seen."

The next evening, before dinner, the entire student body was gathered in the Great Hall. This was unusual for a typical evening, so excitement and curiosity buzzed through the crowd. The students had a feeling that something significant was about to be announced. As they settled into their seats, the hall quieted down when Dumbledore stood up, his serene expression commanding their attention.

"Good evening, everyone," Dumbledore began, his voice calm yet authoritative. "I will take just a moment of your time before we commence dinner. I am pleased to announce that, thanks to the hard work of Professor Flitwick, Professor Lupin, and Harry Potter, the Duelling Club has once again opened."

For a moment, the hall was silent as the students processed the announcement. Then, a wave of cheers and applause erupted. Excitement rippled through the crowd, with students exchanging enthusiastic looks and chatter. Dumbledore watched with a twinkle in his eye, allowing the enthusiasm to swell before continuing.

"Perhaps I should have announced this after dinner," he remarked with a wry smile. "Alas, it is too late now."

As the cheers subsided, Dumbledore signaled for the students to begin their meal. Conversations buzzed louder than usual, centered on the reopening of the Duelling Club. Harry, seated with his friends, felt a mixture of pride and anticipation.

"This is going to be amazing," Neville said, his face lit with excitement.

"Yeah, I can't wait to see what kind of challenges they come up with," Parvati added, her eyes shining.

After eating and drinking, Harry stepped forward, addressing the crowd. "Welcome to the Duelling Club. This year, we're introducing a new format that combines traditional duelling with elements of role-playing games. You'll embark on quests, earn points, and unlock new skills and spells as you progress. Let's start by getting each of you your own enchanted book."

The students gathered around a table filled with blank, leather-bound books. Harry picked one up and explained, "Each book will be magically bound to its user. To do this, you'll need to place a drop of your blood on the cover and channel a bit of your magic into it. This will link the book to your magical signature."

The students looked a bit hesitant but excited. Daphne was the first to step forward. She pricked her finger with a needle provided, let a drop of blood fall onto the book, and then placed her wand on the cover. A soft glow enveloped the book, and Daphne felt a connection form.

"This feels... different," Daphne remarked, opening the book to see her name and magical signature inscribed on the first page.

Tracey followed, then Susan, Hannah, Hermione, and the rest of Harry's friends. As each student completed the binding process, they made various comments about the experience.

Neville looked at his book in awe. "It's like it knows everything about me already," he said, flipping through the pages that listed his spells and physical attributes.

Pansy raised an eyebrow as she tested her book. "Well, this certainly makes things interesting," she remarked with a sly smile.

Draco, Zabini, Nott, Parvati and Padma Patil, Lavender Brown, Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley, Cho Chang, and Cedric Diggory each followed suit, their reactions ranging from excitement to curiosity. Parvati and Lavender giggled as they compared their books, while Luna stared at hers with wide-eyed wonder.

Seeing their faces, Harry added, "The book is charmed to learn the owner's magical abilities, power scale, list of spells, and even has the ability to quantify physical attributions."

As the students began testing their books, various comments and reactions filled the room. Tracey, examining her own book, nodded in agreement. "I can see all the spells I've learned and my progress with each. This will be so helpful."

Susan, with a thoughtful expression, said, "It's like having a personal tutor. This will definitely help us improve."

Luna Lovegood stared at her book with wide-eyed wonder. "It's like it understands me. It is my third friend," she said dreamily.

Ginny Weasley was enthusiastic, "This is going to be so much fun. I can't wait to start!"

Encouraged by the students' enthusiasm, Harry turned to the professors. "Professors, I think it would be beneficial if you also had one of these books to understand how they work and to guide us better."

Professor Flitwick stepped forward first, pricking his finger and letting a drop of blood fall onto the book. The book glowed softly, binding itself to him. Professor Lupin followed, his book glowing warmly as it bonded with him.

To everyone's surprise, Professor Snape approached next. He performed the binding ritual with his usual precision. As the book bonded with him, he looked at it with intrigue. "Interesting," he remarked, his expression unreadable.

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