Dueling Club's "Iconic Scene" (IV)

Hermione finally could not hold it in any longer. She set down her quill and swept her gaze around with an expression that said, "Could you be quiet for one minute?" But seeing the earnest looks on Seamus and Dean's faces, she ultimately did not interrupt.

She glanced at Ron, who looked like he wanted to join the discussion, and said helplessly in a low voice, "Muggle superhero movies. Have Harry take you to see one during the holidays. Now shut up."

Ron opened his mouth, wanting to protest, Why should I watch Muggle movies? But when he thought of Severus Snape's movement just now, he closed it again. He secretly glanced at Harry. Harry was still staring at the dueling platform, looking distracted, as though lost in thought.

The Muggle-born students were still quietly exchanging stories about superheroes with the curious half-blood students who had gathered around them. Ron stood beside Harry, gripping his wand, while his mind turned over names he had never even heard before: Wonder Man, Daredevil, Batman, Punisher.

He suddenly felt that the Muggle world did not seem as boring as he had imagined.

The duel onstage did not end because of the students' discussion. After a brief pause, the two began hurling spells at each other again.

Severus Snape spoke for the first time since the duel had begun. "The warm-up is over, Lockhart. Let me see what you can do."

As he spoke, he took advantage of the instant Lockhart was distracted by his words. His wand gave a concealed flick, sending a Silent Petrification Curse flying out.

Lockhart seemed to have springs beneath his feet. The moment his toes touched the ground, he pushed off again and leaped upward, his body turning elegantly through the air as the Petrification Curse's light narrowly