With Tom falling to the ground, the battle ended.
Even Dumbledore was stunned for a moment before reacting.
"Excellent! Very wonderful!"
Dumbledore led the applause.
Dumbledore's words made the others come back to their senses.
There was no need for Dumbledore to say anything, everyone applauded involuntarily.
Even those purebloods who were hostile to Levitra and Tom from the beginning had to admire this battle.
"To be frank, this duel can be called the most exciting duel between students in the history of Hogwarts."
Dumbledore exclaimed.
Dumbledore waved his wand lightly, and all the broken things slowly returned to their original state.
In fact, the reason why Dumbledore skipped the chapter on dark creatures in today's Defense Against the Dark Arts class and went straight to dueling techniques was entirely because Dumbledore deliberately set the stage for Levitra and Tom's performance.
All it took was for them to publicly demonstrate strength far exceeding their peers, and those who had been secretly plotting against them would naturally reconsider.
Those who had previously hesitated to join Levid and his group would, after witnessing their prowess, become even more resolute.
Slytherin had a long-standing history of bad habits, and non-pure-bloods who joined had not fared well.
The emergence of Levid's small group presented a golden opportunity to change these long-standing Slytherin practices.
Dumbledore acted in this way, firstly to support Levid's small group and revitalize the stagnant Slytherin community,and secondly to prevent Levid and his group from being isolated by their classmates for the rest of their Hogwarts years.
Levid understood his intention, and so he engaged Tom in a somewhat exaggerated exhibition match.
However, this also gave Dumbledore a true glimpse into the strength and unique qualities of these two children.
In Dumbledore's view, each boy's fight possessed unique characteristics.
Though Tom's power was significantly weakened, his understanding of every spell was profound.
Even in dire situations, he remained calm, his spellcasting unaffected by the pressure, a testament to his exceptional mental fortitude.
Maintaining composure was crucial in a wizarding duel, and coupled with his exceptional learning rate...
Dumbledore felt that, given time, Tom's power would undoubtedly rival his own.
As for Levid...
Dumbledore found his spellcasting peculiarities even more astonishing.
Levid hardly ever adhered to a single spell in battle!
His impulsive spellcasting didn't affect the power of his spells at all.
Each spell flowed seamlessly, fluidly and swiftly.
If this weren't an exhibition match, Dumbledore estimated that Tom wouldn't last even five seconds before falling under Levid's relentless onslaught.
If Tom was a genius, then Levvid was a genius among geniuses...
Although the performance of this exhibition match was a bit exaggerated, the effect was surprisingly good...
Although the Slytherin purebloods still didn't dare to approach, the other non-purebloods were already approaching.
Even if they didn't dare to approach Levvid and Tom directly, they were already speaking to Charlie, Henry, and the others.
After Levvid and Tom's sparring session, Dumbledore arranged for the students to practice in pairs.
However, unlike Levvid and the others, even though these students had learned the Disarming Charm, their performance was still terrible during the sparring session.
Only a few could cast spells properly.
Some even hit those next to them with their Disarming Charms.
Others, too nervous to even cast a spell, couldn't even cast one.
There was even a spectacle of two people sending sparks flying with their wands...
Some even abandoned their wands altogether and charged at each other with fists.
After watching these students' sparring, Dumbledore became more aware of the extraordinary strength of Levvid and Tom.
While most people couldn't even cast a single normal spell, they were already fighting as well as Aurors...
Levid's first Defense Against the Dark Arts class ended quickly.
The other students' eyes had completely changed when they looked at them again.
Only after they had personally experienced the duel did they truly understand how difficult it was to fight like Levid and Tom...
After all, they couldn't even cast a Disarming Charm, while Levid and Tom, who were about their age, could cast so many spells!
Levid could even cast those spells with a Silencing Charm...
As usual, Levid and his companions lagged behind the others, intending to wait until everyone else had left before leaving.
This would effectively prevent anyone from noticing their whereabouts.
Suddenly, a girl with pigtails approached from the Gryffindor side.
It was the McLaggen who had challenged Tom.
Tom raised his eyebrows when he saw her.
She stood before Tom and Li Weide, took a deep breath, and then said, "I...I admit that you are indeed better than me, but one day, I will catch up with you!"
For someone as proud as her, it was a first for her to admit that someone was better than her.
Tom scoffed and was about to retort,but Li Weide put a hand on his shoulder, stopping him.
Tom groaned and turned away.
Levid said gently: "Ms. McLaggen, I have great faith in your abilities.
However, there is no need for you to be hostile to us, right?"
"We can completely put aside unnecessary internal friction, become friends, and make progress together.
Instead of being hostile to each other."
McLaggen was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but then shook his head, "You are Slytherin, and I am Gryffindor.
How can a Gryffindor be friends with a Slytherin?"
Levid smiled and said, "You are wrong.
Who says Slytherin and Gryffindor can't be friends?
Don't you know that the four giants who founded Hogwarts were all close friends?
As their disciples, why can't we be good friends?"
"That..." McLaggen was speechless.
"But...but..."
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"Miss McLaggen, Wade is right."
Dumbledore had appeared at some point. "Whether Slytherin or Gryffindor, we're all students at Hogwarts."
"Although the two houses have always been competitive, no one has ever said that students from the two houses can't be friends."
"In fact, I have quite a few friends who are Slytherins.
For example, your Potions professor, Professor Slughorn, has been friends with a Gryffindor like me for many years."
"Miss McLaggen, the efforts of one person cannot compare to the combined efforts of a group.
As a professor, I hope that you can, as Wade said, reduce your internal friction and make progress together.
After all, you are all classmates, not enemies."
McLaggen fell silent for a moment.
Dumbledore suddenly said, "Wade, did you know that Hogwarts has many student clubs?
Even first-years can start their own clubs by applying."
Wade's eyes lit up.
That's a good idea...
Wait, Dumbledore actually suggested I start a club?
Isn't he afraid that if I train a team now, they'll cause trouble later?
What Levid didn't realize was that before Voldemort appeared, Dumbledore wasn't so wary of this.
Furthermore, he trusted Levid so deeply...
"Then could I start a dueling club?" Levid asked tentatively.
"Of course. While Hogwarts already has such student clubs, they're generally only for seniors.
I think it wouldn't be a problem if we had another dueling club that could also include younger students..." Dumbledore said with a wink.
Levid said happily, "That's great!
Tom, perhaps we can go beyond the dueling club... How about starting a club where everyone can help each other?
For example, if a student isn't doing well academically, the better students in the club can help them.
And if anyone interested in dueling wants to become better, we can also help them..."
Tom's eyes widened.
He understood Levid's thoughts and immediately realized this was a huge opportunity!
Dumbledore, upon hearing that Lewes was planning to form a supportive club, a smile of delight crossed his face.
"Wade, you're truly a good boy!
If your student club is established, it will surely help even more students improve together!"
"Professor, you're flattering.
This is all thanks to your reminder.
Tom, how about we submit the application this weekend?" Lewes said.
"Okay!" Tom nodded immediately.
A supportive student club?
Isn't this a perfect opportunity to build a following?!
Tom found it incredible that Dumbledore, after making such a mistake, actually looked so pleased...
Levander turned to the silent McLaggen and said, "Miss McLaggen, I don't know if you'd like to be our friend, but if our club is established, I still hope you'll join.
Since we're helping each other, we need more outstanding students like you!"
McLaggen couldn't help but sigh.
"Lee, you really don't look like a Slytherin..."
"So, Miss McLaggen, what do you mean..."
"You can call me Grace, Grace McLaggen."
"Let's go to our old place,"
Levander said softly when only his friends were left in the classroom.
The old place was, of course, the Room of Requirement.
From today on, he would raise the strength of his team members there.
In a short period of time, even if they couldn't reach Tom's level, they would at least reach the level of ordinary pure-bloods like Abraxas Malfoy.
As the first members of his team, he couldn't possibly not even use a Levitation Charm...
The group quietly returned to the Room of Requirement.
Alphard plopped down on a mat.
"You guys are amazing! I almost thought you were going to tear the classroom down!"
Henry sighed, "Yeah... Honestly, if it weren't for Professor Dumbledore blocking so many of the spells you accidentally cast during the battle, we'd all be dead."
"I want to be as strong as you!"
Charlie clenched his fists, his eyes shining.
If only he could be as strong as Levid... no, even if he only had Tom's abilities, those arrogant purebloods wouldn't dare to bully him like that!
Henry and Alphard's gazes at Levid grew heated.
Levid smiled and said, "Isn't this why we're all here?
And we need to start that student club as soon as possible!
And make it a success!
That way, more and more people will rally around us!"
The others nodded.
Tom suddenly said, "That McLaggen... do we really need to accept people from other houses into our club?"
Speaking of that Gryffindor girl, Tom still had some reservations; after all, she had repeatedly troubled him.
Levid said, "Tom, you need to think bigger. To achieve your goals more easily, you need to unite all forces you can.
It doesn't matter if they're Slytherin or Gryffindor, as long as they can become our allies and provide us with support, what difference does it make?"
Tom was still too young to act on his own preferences and hadn't yet grasped the profound implications.
But Tom was very clever.
After hearing Levid's reminder, he immediately grasped the key.
Soon, the club members were busy.
Charlie and Annie were in charge of coaching Henry and Alphard, helping them master the Levitation Charm first...
This was Levid's requirement.
If they can't even master the Levitation Charm, how can you expect them to master more difficult offensive spells?
Levid and Tom sat aside, planning the student club they would establish.
However, Li Weide soon discovered that Tom's eyes were evasive when he looked at him.
In fact, after the fight with Tom, his eyes looked at him like this, which made Li Weide very confused.
Li Weide couldn't help but ask: "Tom, what's wrong with you?
You haven't been quite right since just now."
"You..." Tom stammered, and finally said:
"Did you want to kill me just now?"
"I want to kill you?
Why do you think so?"
Li Weide asked doubtfully.
"That bird-like swarm of yours just now...almost killed me!"
Tom, still terrified by the previous attack, recalled Levander's decisive killing last night, and the fearful Tom began to panic.
"Oh...so that's what you're talking about..."
Levander suddenly realized.
In fact, he had been holding back in his fight with Tom the entire time, only to lose control at the very end...he hadn't intended to kill Tom at all!
Levander apologized, "I'm so sorry, Tom...stepping over an ant without hurting it is a very difficult power to master.
But I'm glad you managed to dodge it; it shows you've really grown..."
Tom's face was filled with rage.
What?
I'm just an ant in front of you?
You bastard! What the hell are you saying!?
But...recalling the three miserable goblins and trolls from last night, Tom's turmoil quickly subsided.
Tom said calmly, "Wade, your apology is very kind, but don't do it next time..."
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