Douglas narrowed his eyes and raised an eyebrow.
Then he said with a sneer:
"Nothing could be better! This will be a perfect chance to show everyone what a proper duel looks like."
In an instant, Douglas recalled all those humiliating moments from years past...
Professor McGonagall hurried forward to stop them:
"Severus, Douglas, what are you doing?
Albus, you..."
Dumbledore waved a hand at her, then stepped forward and said:
"Yes, how wonderful to see two professors stepping forward to demonstrate duelling for everyone.
In fact, it's been many years since Hogwarts last had a Duelling Club, hasn't it, Filius?"
Professor Flitwick nodded regretfully.
There were all sorts of clubs within Hogwarts, apart from those established by teachers, such as the Slug Club and the Charms Club...
There were also clubs formed by groups of students, such as the study group Douglas had once set up, which charged fees.
The Duelling Club had existed many years ago.
If Professor Flitwick hadn't had the Charms Club to look after, he would certainly have chosen to establish a Duelling Club.
Now that Dumbledore had taken the lead in approving it, the other professors had no objections.
The students were even more excited.
A duel between professors was rarer still, something they had practically never seen throughout their school lives.
Some students in particular were whispering below:
"I really hope Professor Holmes gives Snape a good beating!"
"Preferably with a kick, like when he dealt with those Inferi..."
"Ron, do you think the professor will use Expelliarmus on Snape...?"
Of course, not everyone favoured Douglas.
"I think Professor Holmes might have a hard time winning.
Dad told me Professor Snape was already an expert at playing around with Dark Magic when he was at school!"
"Yes, Professor Holmes is too young..."
Douglas