For the young wizards at Hogwarts, the dueling class held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month is definitely a large-scale competitive social activity that helps them regulate their bodies and minds and exercise their hands and feet.

In the eyes of many people, this class is expected to be on par with Quidditch events. At least they can really participate in it, rather than just being spectators on the field.

The auditorium was crowded with people. Before the professor arrived, students gathered in groups of three or five and talked enthusiastically with each other. Harry saw Percy talking loudly about how he obtained 12 OWLs certificates, and Hermione's eyes lit up.

"I'll be back in a while." Hermione left Harry and Ron and said.

They saw her squeeze into the crowd and whisper something. Percy was a little careless at first, but soon his eyes widened. The two quickly passed the crowd and ran to a corner of the auditorium where four long tables were piled.

When passing by the twins, Percy stopped and warned them: "I don't know what method you used to avoid my sight, maybe a tracking spell or something--"

The twins looked at each other, and Fred squinted and said: "Did you hear that, George, the tracking spell... Another fruitful day!"

George saluted exaggeratedly, with one hand behind his back: "Noble behavior, Percy! Just to contribute to the great cause of pranks, we will leave you a name."

"The size of a palm--"

"No, the badge size is enough, we only need to write the two words Big Head Boy, it will be clear at a glance."

Harry, who was not far away, laughed out loud, and he quickly shifted his gaze and stared at Ginny beside him. Her face quickly turned red, and she seemed to be about to faint in the arms of her good friend Luna Lovegood.

"Do you need me to tell you a joke?" Luna said abruptly with her eyes wide open. Harry was used to it. He knew that this little girl was always like this.

"Any brilliant ideas, Luna?" He glanced in Percy's direction. They were already standing under a suit of armor and talking in a low voice.

"Your mind is a mess. There must be a group of harassment flies that have built a nest in your brain recently..." Luna shook the bracelet seriously, "I can help you drive them away."

"How?" Harry said, he caught a glimpse of Professor Happ appearing at the door of the hall.

"You need to calm down first and become less attractive to harassment flies..."

"Thank you, I don't think there is such a weird thing in my mind." Harry said quickly.

Professor Happ and Snape walked in, which was not as he expected. No, there was another professor, Flitwick, who he just missed.

Hermione hurried back in the distance, and the little wizards consciously stood according to the college.

Felix blessed himself with a loud voice and said loudly: "Welcome back to the duel class, little wizards! I see many familiar faces, and many new faces..."

In front of their respective colleges, a row of little kids looked around cautiously and curiously. They were the freshmen of their respective colleges this year. Harry saw Colin Cleves holding his younger brother, the boy named 'Dennis'.

"Before the class begins, please allow me to introduce to you that we have welcomed the third permanent professor of dueling, Filius Flitwick!"

The short Flitwick took a few steps forward. He was dressed very formally today, in a strict small suit. He twirled his wand elegantly, as if he was holding a baton.

Warm cheers came from Ravenclaw College, and clusters of sparks were released from the crowd, and finally merged into an eagle symbolizing Ravenclaw College.

Harry thought that they must have borrowed the pattern on the answer parchment - the two looked very similar.

Students from other colleges were also clapping desperately. In terms of popularity, Flitwick was definitely the best among the four deans of the college.

"Thank you, thank you--" Flitwick was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes. He took out a handkerchief embroidered with the Ravenclaw pattern to wipe the corners of his eyes, "I am so excited today, it's like the first time I stand on the podium."

Today is Flitwick's special show. Felix and Snape deliberately downplayed their presence and let Flitwick show his charm. Flitwick bowed to the two professors and then cast spells to his heart's content. In his hands, spellcasting seemed to be equal to art.

After a few minutes of showing off his skills, Flitwick got down to business. He shook his wand, and large puffs of bronze smoke emanated from the tip of the wand. The smoke condensed into blurry figures, standing on the gilded stage.

These bronze figures faced each other in pairs, as if they were fighting a duel. Each pair had a short wizard, which should be Flitwick.

The young wizards counted carefully and found that there were seventeen groups.

Flitwick said sharply: "Please allow me to check out the glorious moment in my memory. It was more than sixty years ago... After seventeen duels, I won the title of the 1931 Wizard Dueling Champion."

He waved his wand and made the first group of bronze figures move: the tall wizard raised his hand to cast a spell, and the short figure lowered his head to fight back, knocking down the opponent with just one blow.

Flitwick acted as the commentator and said, "Did you see that? My opponent underestimated me. He thought I was short and must not be very good, but this was one of the easiest victories I have ever won."

"It was short, but also very exciting. We can learn a lot from it..."

"The first one is to never underestimate your opponent in a duel. Many of you can think of this, but not many wizards can really do it;"

"What else? That's right, seize the opportunity. I didn't stand still and defend, but launched a counterattack. This also reminds us that wizards are most vulnerable when attacking. You must protect yourself and learn to leave room;" "

The next step will not be easy. Does anyone know? Let me remind you that it is related to my unique height." Flitwick looked at the little wizards in the audience expectantly.

Harry's eyes lit up. He had heard similar expressions from Professor Hep!

He was the first to raise his hand. When his name was called, he said excitedly, "Combine personal characteristics to create a combat system that suits you best."

Flitwick laughed. "Very good, Potter! That's right, personal characteristics. This is very important. Each of us is unique. You must accept everything about yourself, the good and the bad..." "

I used to be troubled by my height and body shape. In most cases, I had to look up during a duel. Being short also brings another disadvantage. My movement speed is not fast enough and my arms are not long enough. My opponent can easily judge the range of my spell."

The little wizards listened quietly, wanting to know how Professor Flitwick solved these problems.

"--But I came out of the shadows later. I accepted my imperfections. After a while, my height became my advantage. Few wizards have the experience of dueling with a short person like me. They always make mistakes, either because of their mentality or their habits."

"My body shape makes it easier for me to dodge spells. I no longer pursue speed, but instead develop a more flexible pace..."

Flitwick said with emotion. There was a burst of warm applause from the audience. He heard someone in his college shouting "Dean, you are the best!" He couldn't help but wipe his eyes again.

"Next, let's watch the second duel. I met a very interesting person and we became friends later."

...

More than an hour passed. Flitwick used his own personal experience to describe real duel scenes to the young wizards, and the students felt that they had gained a lot.

Harry even thought that he could put these words into his paper without changing a word and hand it to Professor Hep.

But this kind of thing can only be thought about.

Felix walked to the center of the gilded stage and said with a smile, "There is less than half an hour left. I have discussed with the two professors and decided to change it to a mentoring battle.

Students will select professors to receive one-on-one guidance. I believe that after the whole year and summer vacation last year, many of you are confident in your level..."

He looked around and saw faces eager to try.

"Then, show it!"