Chapter 45: Farming And Professor Oren

As if he had found a favorite toy, Kyle was having a great time playing in the Room of Requirement.

He stretched out his finger and waved it, and the rain instantly turned into snow, and with another wave, it turned into hail the size of an egg.

To be honest, the feeling of being able to change the environment with a wave of his hand was simply too satisfying.

After he had enough fun, Kyle suddenly remembered that he had something important to do, so he reluctantly turned the room back into sunny weather.

Forget it, there will be plenty of time in the future.

Kyle squatted on the ground and carefully took out two seeds the size of a broad bean from his pocket, afraid that he would accidentally crush them.

The main reason was that this kind of seed was too precious, and it didn't belong to him. They were picked up... from the Herbology class.

He had really picked them up.

Coincidentally, in the Herbology class earlier, a young Gryffindor wizard successfully answered Professor Sprout's question. In his excitement, he had thrown the shovel in his hand at the Chomping Cabbage opposite him.

As expected, the shovel was bitten into a ball of scrap metal on the spot, and the little wizard was deducted one point for this.

Originally, this incident had ended there, but Kyle accidentally discovered that not long after the Chomping Cabbage spat out the remains of the shovel, it also spat out two more seeds.

Professor Sprout happened to be looking for a new shovel at the time and did not see this scene.

As an excellent Hufflepuff, Kyle naturally wanted to share his dean's worries, so he spontaneously helped her pick up the seeds.

But later he forgot about it because he was obsessed with the Dittany plant.

Kyle dug two soil pits of suitable size, put the seeds in them, and spread a thin layer of soil on top.

After doing all this, Kyle nodded his head in satisfaction.

"Very good. I'll keep it safe for now and bring it to Professor Sprout during the next class."

…

After leaving the Room of Requirement, Kyle returned to the common room. During the afternoon class, he went to the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom with the freshmen of Hufflepuff.

On the way, everyone was very excited. It wasn't clear whether it was because they were looking forward to the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, or simply because they were excited by the legendary Professor Sprout.

It could also be both.

The Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom was on the second floor.

When they opened the door and walked in, they found that all the neatly arranged tables had been moved to the wall, making the classroom appear very empty.

Professor Oren had already arrived, and he was standing behind the podium fiddling with a covered cage.

Kyle was a little surprised when he saw this scene. He didn't expect that their current Defense Against the Dark Arts professor would be a practical person like Lupin.

"Good afternoon, everyone."

After everyone arrived, Professor Oren looked at them and said gently: "Put your books away, we won't need them. Not only for this class but also for all future classes."

With just one sentence, Professor Oren had won the favor of many young wizards.

What could be more enjoyable than not having to bring books to class? If there was, it must be that they didn't need to bring it with them for every class.

It just so happened that Professor Oren had done both.

"This professor must be really capable." A young wizard immediately said, "He will definitely be reemployed!"

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Borg. It's a pity that I can't give Gryffindor points for this."

Professor Oren smiled and continued: "In my opinion, theoretical knowledge will always be the easiest part of this class. You can study by yourself, and there is no need to take up precious class time.

In class, I prefer to teach you how to protect yourself when facing danger.

This danger may come from unknown black magic, or it may be some dangerous magical animal. But no matter which one it is, it could take your life."

Seeing that the atmosphere around him had become much more solemn, Professor Oren continued: "But it is too early for you to come in contact with black magic at your age, and the Headmaster will not allow me to do so either.

So let's start with something simple. Magical animals."

After speaking, Professor Oren gently pushed the cage, and a dull "buzzing" sound suddenly came from inside. The cloth cover of the cage was also pushed left and right by the impact, and it seemed that it might fall at any time.

Some of the little wizards who were standing closer were so frightened that they backed away.

"Don't worry, although this little fella is very dangerous, as long as I am here, you will not be harmed in any way." Professor Oren said seriously: "I only ask you to stay calm and carefully remember every word I say next."

After speaking, Oren lifted the cloth cover, revealing the contents of the cage.

...It was a blue insect that was about an inch in size, and the buzzing sound just now was the sound of its wings flapping.

But unlike other insects, its wings grew on the top of its head. When it flew, it looked like it was wearing a bamboo copter, and its body also turned around with it.

It looked quite cute.

Katie Bell couldn't help but snort: "Professor, it doesn't look as...dangerous as you said."

In her opinion, what Professor Oren said just now was obviously exaggerated. She didn't even need a wand and could kill such a little thing with just a slap. How could she be in danger?

"Is that so... I hope you can still be as confident later, Miss Bell." Professor Oren smiled slightly and asked: "So, does anyone know what it is? The first one to answer will receive five points to their House."

In the crowd, Mikel suddenly heard a small voice, which seemed to be a certain name.

Under the temptation of points, he blurted out without even thinking: "Billywig!"

"Excellent, Mr. Mikel." Professor Oren said happily: "Five points for Hufflepuff!"

"That's right, the Billywig is a XXX-level magical animal." Professor Oren explained: "Everyone, please pay attention. There is a slender sting at the bottom of its body. Anyone who is stung by the Billywig will feel dizzy, and then they will float up slowly.

If you are stung too many times, you may even float in the air uncontrollably for several days."

Professor Oren turned his attention to Katie Bell: "Now, do you still think it is not dangerous?"

Katie Bell turned her head and said nothing. But judging from her expression, she didn't seem very convinced.

"Professor..." At this time, a little wizard asked eagerly: "So are we going to deal with this Billywig insect in this class?"

"Not exactly." Professor Oren shook his head and said, "Before that, you have to first learn the spell to deal with it. Only when I am sure there will be no problem will we start the actual battle."

(End of chapter)