"Prove that they're more capable than the students."
Umbridge froze for a moment, then turned to look at the young wizards below in the Great Hall. Quite a few wore provocative expressions, while some students simply glared at her in anger. Of course, there were also a number of young wizards who guiltily lowered their heads after meeting her gaze. Their parents probably worked at the Ministry of Magic and knew perfectly well what the consequences of offending her would be.
"So what you mean is that I'm inferior to a group of ungraduated students, and Breen is incapable of teaching them? Is that it?"
"I think you'd do well not to underestimate these outstanding young people taught by Hogwarts."
Amosta smiled.
"These children may lack experience, Ms. Umbridge—"
Dumbledore said calmly as well.
"But they undoubtedly possess greater vitality. As Amosta said, it would be unwise to underestimate them, and teaching them requires exceptional ability."
One by one, the professors at the staff table proudly straightened their backs. Not one of them gave Umbridge a pleasant look.
The clever children had already guessed what was about to happen. Apart from a few whose parents worked at the Ministry of Magic, the physical education class students were all visibly excited.
This was actual combat!
Ever since physical education class had been established, Professor Breen had strictly controlled their conduct. They were not allowed to fight among themselves, nor were they allowed to draw their wands when conflicts arose with fellow students at school. They had never had much chance to show off, yet now, an opportunity handed down by heaven had appeared before them. Their opponent was none other than the famous Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic.
Watching Umbridge's chest rise and fall ever more rapidly, Lucius Malfoy