Chapter 479: True Vanishing Spell
During lunch, Cedric eagerly asked how Professor Moody lesson had gone.
"It was fantastic!" Mikel couldn't wait to chime in. "I have a feeling Defense Against the Dark Arts will be way better this year than it was before. Even Lupin... Of course, I don't mean Professor Lupin wasn't good, but compared to learning spells, dealing with Dark creatures was a bit dull."
"Oh... I can't wait to see for myself..." Cedric said, feeling an itch of excitement at Mikel's description. But no, he reminded himself—they wouldn't have Defense Against the Dark Arts until Friday, and now he had to head out for Herbology.
Cedric hurried off downstairs, and Kyle walked into their next classroom to get their textbooks organized.
When class began, Professor McGonagall arrived promptly. Rather than starting the lesson, she spent the first fifteen minutes stressing the importance of the O.W.L. exams.
"You must understand that this exam can shape your future for years to come!" she declared, her expression stern as she stood at the front of the class. "But I have every confidence that each of you is capable of achieving an O.W.L. in Transfiguration—provided you dedicate the time and effort required..."
First emphasizing the importance of the exam, then affirming the students' abilities... Hmm, very typical of Professor McGonagall.
After fifteen minutes, she finally stopped and picked up her textbook. "Today's lesson is critical, and I expect you all to give it your undivided attention. We're going to learn the most challenging spell on the O.W.L. exam: the Vanishing Spell."
She demonstrated it for the class, successfully making a snail disappear from the lectern.