Charlie Weasley pointed at Tonks in anger and cursed, "Nymphadora! I'm not done with you over this!"
If Tonks had heard that name under normal circumstances, she would definitely have engaged Charlie in an argument that wouldn't be limited to just fists and feet.
But she clearly didn't have the time now; she didn't even look back, simply raising her hand to flip him off.
"Ravenclaw, charge! Support the Dean and the Professor! Defend Hogwarts!"
The little eagles who had reacted followed closely behind the Hufflepuffs, charging onto the covered bridge and heading straight for the battlefield.
By now, Charlie couldn't be bothered with the frustration of being ambushed and quickly caught up with the Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws along with the little lions.
"Brave Gryffindors! Charge to the front! Drive the Acromantula back to the Forbidden Forest!"
Seeing this scene, the little snakes couldn't care about anything else anymore—to hell with weighing the situation and playing it safe.
"For the glory of Slytherin! For the honor of the pure-blood families! For Hogwarts! Charge!"
Everyone ran toward the bridgehead, howling, and the sheer volume even drowned out the hissing of the Acromantula.
Professor McGonagall's face showed a look of gratification; she knew the children wouldn't let her down.
"Albus would definitely be very happy, because this is exactly what he hoped for."
Professor Flitwick laughed heartily, "I said it! Hogwarts students are the best!"
"I agree with that!" A moved Professor Sprout even had the idea of rewarding the Little wizards, "So, should we reduce some of their holiday homework?"
Professor McGonagall instantly wiped the smile off her face, "Of course not! This is being responsible for their studies and their lives!"
"Fine, who made you the Deputy Headmistress."
Facing her friend's teasing, Professor McGonagall rolled her eyes at her and then quickly made arrangements.
"Filius, keep an eye on the Basilisk's position; Pomona, take good care of the students. We cannot let them suffer any harm."
Finally, she looked at Nina, "Child, you can rest now."
"Okay, Professor."
Nina leaned against the railing of the covered bridge, feeling drained; the battle tonight had left this first-year Little wizard feeling exhausted.
Whether it was the ritual dance before the battle or treating the Professors' injuries in between, it had all left Nina barely able to hold on.
She looked up at the bright moon in the sky and couldn't help but puff out her cheeks.
She wondered if Karl OLaughlin and Headmaster Dumbledore had won yet; she hoped he wasn't hurt.
...
After Karl OLaughlin rushed out of the secret passage, he quickly arrived at the covered bridge.
To tell the truth, the situation on the battlefield was somewhat beyond his expectations, leaving him completely stunned.
First was the dense swarm of Acromantula; the number was truly ridiculous. Just how big was the Forbidden Forest to be able to feed so many Acromantula?
Then there was the scene of the four houses—Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and Slytherin—fighting side by side, which made Karl OLaughlin marvel.
You have to know that in the original story, during the final Battle of Hogwarts, the snake house had completely evacuated.
Although it wasn't known if they fought in Hogsmeade, their stance was indeed ambiguous.
It seems that apart from special situations like Lord Voldemort, at least at other times, when Hogwarts faced a threat, the four houses would unite and cooperate to face the outside world.
At this moment, under the joint efforts of the Little wizards, the offensive of the Acromantula had been completely contained.
These upper-year students already possessed decent strength, not to mention having so many of them together.
In situations where precise aiming wasn't required, even spells like Stupefy and Petrificus Totalus, when cast collectively, could easily knock out a large swath of Acromantula.
Returning to human form, Karl OLaughlin walked along the railing of the covered bridge and soon reached the bridgehead.
Watching the Little wizards fighting to defend Hogwarts, it felt really good.
However, his good mood didn't last long, because he discovered someone who looked a bit weak.
"Karl?"
"You're here!"
Looking at the joyful Nina, Karl OLaughlin couldn't help but frown. He reached out to wipe her lips, where there was still residual blood.
"You're hurt?"
"Mm... I just accidentally bit it; it's just a small injury, it's fine."
Although a bit embarrassed, Nina still tilted her head up to let Karl OLaughlin check, but because of shyness, a faint blush spread across her fair cheeks.
"You aren't hurt, right?"
"Of course not."
Karl OLaughlin looked at Nina's well-behaved appearance and couldn't help but pinch her cheek; the texture was nice, like smooth, warm jade.
"Hey! Take it easy!"
Nina swatted Karl OLaughlin's hand away, covered her cheek, and glared at him, "Where is Headmaster Dumbledore?"
"He has other things to attend to, so he left the task of saving the school to me."
Karl OLaughlin narrowed his eyes as he looked at the swarm of Acromantula; these ferocious creatures were definitely an unstable factor if left in the Forbidden Forest.
Especially when in large swarms, they were a threat to Hogwarts.
However, with his benevolence, killing them all would be too excessive, so wiping out ninety-nine percent was actually a good choice.
"Wait here, watch your good friend vent your frustration for you."
Nina quickly grabbed Karl OLaughlin, "What are you going to do? The Basilisk is behind the swarm, and there's also a Dark Wizard."
"Don't worry, I'm someone who has fought side-by-side with Dumbledore; together, we are invincible."
Karl OLaughlin grabbed Fawkes from his head and placed it in Nina's hands, "Be good, here's a Phoenix for you to play with."
Fawkes: (⊙_⊙)
"Huh? What are you doing, kid?"
"I was sent by Dumbledore to protect you!"
Karl OLaughlin leaped off the covered bridge, cast a cushioning charm on himself, and turned the stones below into a haystack to land safely.
"Aha! Assassin's Creed didn't lie to me! The Leap of Faith really works!"
With a light tap of his wand, using the Transfiguration he'd received special tutoring from Professor McGonagall for, he fluidly transformed a boar.
Karl OLaughlin became a boar knight and charged headlong into the swarm of Acromantula.
"Karl?!"
Hearing Nina's shout, Professor McGonagall also noticed the movements of a certain Kitten, and veins popped on her forehead in anger.
"Flitwick! Get that Little Bastard back here for me immediately!"
Professor Flitwick was startled by the enraged lioness and quickly mounted the Wampus Rakan and chased after him.
"Hurry, Rakan! It's been a long time since I've seen Minerva this angry!"
"Awoo!"
"I'm already moving at full speed!"
At this moment, Karl OLaughlin had no idea he was about to be in trouble; although his speed was under seventy miles per hour, his mood was carefree.
"Fire! It's my favorite toy!"
After Karl OLaughlin charged into the swarm, endless Gubraithian Fire erupted and spread from him in all directions.
Wherever it passed, flames soared into the sky, quickly turning into a sea of fire, and countless flame-shaped Phoenixes flapped their wings, bringing warmth to the Acromantula.
Considering that there were too many Little wizards present, Karl OLaughlin didn't use the Fiendfyre Curse, but instead had Fire Treasure summon the Gubraithian Fire.
After all, the former looked like it belonged to a Dark Wizard, while the latter appeared very righteous.
Besides, mere Acromantula—let alone Gubraithian Fire, even ordinary fire could easily roast them...
"Huh? Come to think of it, it actually smells quite good!"
"This thing... it's edible once roasted, right?"
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