Douglas used the same approach with the other classes that followed.
Douglas told Gryffindor that Slytherin had scored better than them in a particular area.
"You're always shouting about challenging Slytherin to magical duels. Why don't I see you competing with them in your studies? Do you have something they don't?"
He told Slytherin that Gryffindor had scored better than them in a particular area.
"You look down on Gryffindor all day long, but they've now proved through their actions that they really are better than you. Tell me, does Slytherin lack the courage Gryffindor has to reach the pinnacle of learning?"
As for Hufflepuff, Douglas really did find them something of a headache. Quite a few of their students had already become immune to his harsh motivational speeches.
They simply accepted that the other three houses were outperforming them.
Left with no choice, Douglas announced to Hufflepuff alone that the students with the best results and the greatest improvement at the end of term could enjoy a dinner he cooked himself. Only then did he manage to motivate some of them.
"You're no less talented than anyone else. Don't always act as though you don't care...
Bringing glory to your house is a goal for every Hufflepuff. Don't leave the struggle to the same small handful of people every time...
Of course, I know everyone has talents in different areas, but I still hope you'll work harder at Defense Against Dark Magic. The magical world is more dangerous than you think. Don't wait until danger arrives to remember that you need to learn some spells to protect yourselves..."
After Defense Against Dark Magic ended at 4:45 that afternoon.
Douglas left the classroom to Hermione, who was the first to arrive.
Seeing how exhausted Hermione looked, Douglas frowned, picked up