Defense Against the Dark Arts Curriculum? A Chance to Learn the Unforgivable Curses!

Defense Against the Dark Arts in the original work mainly covered three themes.

First, recognizing and mastering methods to deal with dark magical creatures.

For example, in the third year, Lupin explained a series of dark creatures to Harry and the others.

Such as Boggarts, Red Caps, and so on.

Second, understanding dark curses and, to a certain extent, developing methods to counter them.

For instance, in the original work, Moody (though it was Barty Crouch Jr. in disguise) once used the Imperius Curse on Harry.

Training his resistance to this spell.

Third, dueling rules and some commonly used spells and techniques within them.

Harry learned the Disarming Charm and basic dueling rules in his second-year classes.

Devero was most interested in all sorts of dark curses.

In the original work.

Harry and the others encountered the three Unforgivable Curses in their Fourth Year.

But Devero, upon receiving Quirrell's syllabus today, discovered.

That these three Unforgivable Curses were actually Sixth Year content.

What Moody taught at the time was content beyond the curriculum.

And Fourth and Fifth Years mainly covered various defensive and counter-curses.

First to Third Years primarily focused on resisting various dark magical creatures.

Of course, this content was also present in Fourth to Seventh Years.

But the proportion was not as large.

At this moment, Devero was sitting on a stool outside Professor Quirrell's Defense Against the Dark Arts office.

The place reeked of garlic.

But it was so much better than Quirrell's office!

When Devero had just walked in.

He almost threw up right at the doorway.

Fortunately, he had used the breathing rhythm of Zen Meditation Method to adjust in time.

Only then did he avoid passing out right at the office entrance.

After that, he swore he would never enter Quirrell's office again.

It was simply hell!

Devero couldn't understand how Voldemort could tolerate such a terrifying environment.

Oh! Right.

Voldemort has no nose!

Thinking of this, Devero couldn't help but chuckle.

"What is it, Alexander, have you decided?"

Quirrell, with a high-pitched voice, sat beside Devero holding a pot of tea.

Professor Quirrell looked kind at this moment.

There was no sign that he was a Death Eater possessed by Voldemort.

Devero subtly shifted a little to the side.

The smell emanating from Quirrell was truly terrifying.

"Professor, I've made up my mind. I'll directly take the Sixth Year classes."

Devero handed the syllabus back to Quirrell.

Hearing this.

Quirrell's hand, which was pouring tea, paused.

He looked at Devero in surprise.

"Uh, Alexander, you're only in your First Year. I heard from Professor Dumbledore that your spellcasting talent is very high, but taking Sixth Year classes directly is still..."

Quirrell frowned slightly.

Trying his best to persuade Devero.

"If you're interested in spellcasting, you could consider taking the Fourth Year classes. In this academic year, we will begin to touch upon some counter-curses, which should be just right for you."

Saying this.

Quirrell also flipped open his syllabus.

He flipped to the page corresponding to Fourth Year.

This surprised Devero.

Quirrell was actually preparing seriously for his lessons?

When he had first received the lesson plans.

Devero had thought Quirrell would just copy someone else's.

He hadn't expected him to be so familiar with them.

Devero narrowed his eyes and considered Quirrell's suggestion.

But ultimately, he shook his head.

"Professor, I think it's best to start directly with Sixth Year. Trust my talent. If it's not enough, I can catch up with the Fourth Year curriculum."

Hearing this.

Quirrell stopped trying to persuade him.

Instead, he asked Devero with great interest.

He waved his wand, making the teapot automatically pour tea into Devero's cup.

"Alright, but I have another question, Alexander. Why did you choose Sixth Year instead of Seventh? If you truly want to challenge yourself, Seventh Year has comprehensive N.E.W.T. preparation. Since you've already learned everything, the difficulty isn't much higher, and it can help you review the previous terms. It might be more suitable for you."

Quirrell's words were truly professional.

They sounded exactly like a real professor speaking.

But even so.

Devero still shook his head slightly.

"Professor, I'm mainly very interested in the Silent Spell teaching in Sixth Year."

As he spoke.

Devero picked up the tea Quirrell had brewed and took a sip.

A hint of anticipation involuntarily appeared in his eyes.

"And, I'll get to witness the Unforgivable Curses, won't I?"

Clang!

The teacup in Quirrell's hand fell.

It shattered on the floor.

Tea splashed all over him.

Devero was also startled.

He stood up from his seat.

And looked at Quirrell.

He suddenly seemed to have lost his soul.

His eyes were vacant.

The scalding tea spilled on him.

But he didn't react at all.

After a full ten seconds.

Devero had already used his wand to clean up the mess on the floor.

Quirrell seemed to snap back to reality, looking around.

"Professor, are you alright?"

Devero offered him a cup of water, conjured with the Water Summoning Charm, and asked with concern.

Quirrell dazedly took the cup.

And drank it in one gulp.

"Oh, my apologies, my apologies, Alexander. I... this is a lingering effect from the injury caused by that vampire. Ouch, really... I'm fine, I'm fine..."

Quirrell sat down, holding his forehead.

After a moment of recovery.

He looked up at Devero.

"I see, Alexander. Hmm, I understand. When I was a student, I was also fascinated by the famous Three Unforgivable Curses and wanted to explore them. But..."

Quirrell sat up straight.

His expression turned serious.

"But unfortunately, last year the Ministry of Magic issued a decree prohibiting us from demonstrating the Three Unforgivable Curses to students. We can only discuss their origins..."

As he spoke, Quirrell suddenly faltered again.

His eyes glazed over once more.

It was likely that vampire-related affliction of his acting up again.

Honestly, hearing him say this, Devero felt incredibly disappointed.

He had never seen such a prohibition mentioned in the original work.

However, it did make sense.

In the original story, it was Barty Crouch Jr. disguised as Moody who taught the class.

As a Death Eater or the Ministry of Magic's strongest Auror, breaking a rule or two was perfectly normal for him.

But for someone like Quirrell, who had come to the school with a specific mission, it was naturally impossible for him to fulfill Devero's wish and actually perform an Unforgivable Curse in class.

If someone were to file a complaint afterward, his plan to steal the Sorcerer's Stone would be ruined.

Devero basically concluded that his plan to learn the Three Unforgivable Curses by watching others cast them would have to be postponed.

Just then, Quirrell's spirit suddenly returned.

He looked at Devero, his face showing signs of struggle, as if he were making some difficult decision.

Finally, he took a deep breath, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, and said to Devero in a high-pitched, thin voice, "My apologies, Alexander, I may have misremembered. There should be no such prohibition; demonstrating the Three Unforgivable Curses in class is, of course, a necessary part of the curriculum."

After Devero walked out of the room in high spirits, Quirrell's expression instantly shifted to one of terror.

He trembled, speaking with extreme caution, "Master, this... this is far too risky. If we were to be—"

Before Quirrell could finish, a voice, extremely weak yet full of authority, emanated from the back of his head.

"Quirrell, cast aside your cowardice! This boy is very interesting. Alexander... he is quite special. If he can stand on my side, then the Sorcerer's Stone will not matter at all!"