Murphy did not really care about these so-called research topics.
What could a bunch of first- and second-year young wizards possibly research?
The main thing was to use this method to teach them the general ideas and methods behind research, to keep their curiosity and thinking ability alive, and to stop them from becoming as rigid as adult wizards.
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In addition, it could also strengthen cooperation within the group, giving Harry's group more chances to gather together openly and aboveboard.
Sure enough, after class, Harry's group did not leave either. They were still discussing the topic.
"Could this Professor Darkholme be a little wrong in the head?" Ron Weasley pointed at his own head. "We haven't even learned a single spell yet! And he wants us to develop spells? He's joking, right?"
"You're the one who's wrong in the head!" Hermione Granger immediately retorted. "Professor Murphy's thinking was clearly very clear, and he was teaching us very seriously. Besides, I've already learned several spells."
"Magic can make anything we think of happen," Harry suddenly said. "Sirius said the professor is amazing, and he might be the smartest wizard. I believe him."
"Yeah, the professor really does seem very powerful," Tom also said. "Did you notice that bolt of lightning when he appeared? I don't think that was some kind of trick. It was like the professor arrived along with the lightning."
"I don't like him anyway. My dad said he might be a dark wizard," Ron Weasley said.
"That's impossible!" Hermione Granger denied it at once.
"Oh, so now you know?"
"Professor Murphy was the one who came to pick me up, remember? The professor was very gentle. He can't possibly be a dark wizard!"
"Very gentle..." Ron Weasley made a gagging face. "Good heavens, you haven't