Harley looked up at Professor Lockhart in surprise. She hadn't expected such an unexpected bonus!
And Professor Lockhart seemed to have no concept of points. He was unusually generous...
No, that wasn't right. The other professors seemed to be the same—free with their points, never bothering to hand them out one or two at a time.
So it was all thanks to the Demoness's charm! Well, that explained it.
Professor Lockhart had already put on another show after two students gave perfect answers, boasting about himself all the while. At the same time, he felt relieved.
It would have been pretty awkward if none of the students had earned full marks. At least now there were two perfect scores!
Even if one had borrowed someone else's answer, he didn't care! He didn't mind at all!
His thoughts raced through his mind in an instant, but Professor Lockhart's hands never slowed.
Bending down behind the lectern, he hauled out a large cage covered with a cloth and set it on the desk.
Harley sensed living creatures inside, but heard no sounds. The cage probably had a Silencing Charm on it. The cloth might have been enchanted instead, but it didn't matter.
"Back to the lesson! It's time to begin!" Professor Lockhart said cheerfully.
"Now—be on your guard! I'm going to introduce you to the most dangerous, most evil, and most terrifying creatures in the entire magical world, and teach you how to defend yourselves against them!..."
The threads in front of Harley formed a hand giving the middle finger, just as lazily as their owner.
What could possibly fit in that cage?
A Marionettist? A Demon? Or a Black Knight?
If it was one of those, then forget she'd said anything. Otherwise, Harley only hoped Professor Lockhart would prepare a script