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Ethan patiently waited for the young wizards to settle down before reiterating, "Let's revisit the initial question: What's the purpose of establishing the Wizard's Close Combat class?"
No hands were raised this time. All eyes were on Ethan, awaiting his next words.
Observing the lack of response, Ethan continued, "Before I arrived at Hogwarts, I consistently heard one thing—that Hogwarts is the safest place in the world. I harbor no doubts about this; the most powerful white wizard ensures your protection."
As Ethan spoke, a sense of pride swept over many young wizards, evident in their puffed-out chests. Ethan paused and resumed, "Yet, Kaer Morhen, too, boasted the most formidable protection in the world. Despite that, it couldn't escape destruction." Harry, Ron, Hermione, and their peers listened intently, sensing the gravity of Ethan's message.
"I often pondered whether, with more dedicated training, the students of Kaer Morhen could have defeated the enemy or defended themselves when threatened. Instead of pleading for mercy or calling for help, could they have stood strong?" Ethan's words carried weight, prompting contemplation among the young wizards.
"Similarly, when faced with danger, will you rely on Headmaster Dumbledore or your mentor for protection? Or will you depend on your own strength to defend yourself, or even defeat the enemy?" Ethan's voice grew more resonant and forceful.
"The Wizard's Close Combat class exists so that, in future peril, you can depend on your own strength. Remember, relying on others is not as effective as relying on yourself" Ethan concluded.
The young wizards erupted in enthusiastic applause. Excitement filled the air as they finally grasped the importance of not relying solely on Dumbledore and the Hogwarts professors. True security lies in personal strength.
Ethan shared these insights with the hope that the young wizards would internalize this truth. Too many lives were lost in Hogwarts' final battle, a consequence of Dumbledore's unwavering belief in prophecy. Every Hogwarts student became Harry's protector. Ethan yearned to awaken a sense of self-improvement among the young wizards, bolstering their confidence for the inevitable final confrontation.
Ethan's words stirred excitement among the pubescent young wizards, facilitating the smooth arrangement of subsequent teaching tasks. Handing each of them four sandbags, Ethan instructed the wizards to fasten them to their limbs. They began running around the Quidditch pitch three times, serving as a warm-up for each Wizard's Close Combat class. Ethan mandated sandbag binding for every session due to the lack of physical activity among the students.
Despite being out of breath from the run, none of the young wizards complained, influenced by Ethan's earlier remarks. Ethan then delved into the actual teaching content—close combat. As the first to demonstrate witcher's boxing skills and methods, Ethan, having sparred with the boxing champion Geralt, possessed ample experience.
Surprisingly, wizards from the magical world showed a keen interest in sports boxing akin to Muggles. After earnestly studying Ethan's boxing skills, the young wizards located training puppets on the field. Ethan would guide and correct their movements.
Malfoy was brimming with excitement as Ethan's words fueled his anger. Following Ethan's directive to practice independently, Malfoy mimicked Ethan's boxing technique and struck the training puppet before him. The puppet appeared to have some intricate mechanisms, as it retaliated strongly upon Malfoy's assault, delivering a forceful blow to Malfoy's meticulously combed, pale blond hair, resembling an eggshell. The unexpected punch amused the onlookers, prompting laughter from the young wizards.
Observing Malfoy's flushed face, Ethan playfully reminded everyone that the training puppets wouldn't allow them to engage in actual combat. Emphasizing the puppets' grumpy disposition, Ethan initiated one-on-one guidance for Malfoy's boxing skills. Recognizing the rare opportunity, Malfoy swiftly overcame his embarrassment and delved into serious study.
The Quidditch pitch echoed with the sounds of lively clashes, occasionally punctuated by the laughter and screams of the young wizards. Ethan's well-designed training dolls not only imparted pain and valuable lessons but also ensured the safety of the participants, fostering a swift and enthusiastic embrace of the sport by the energetic young wizards.
Amid the Quidditch pitch, sounds of lively fights and occasional screams resonated. Ethan's well-designed training dolls allowed the young wizards to experience pain and learn lessons without risking injury. The energetic wizards quickly developed a fondness for the sport.
As the class concluded, many young wizards hesitated to leave. Surprisingly, when the training was complete, fireworks erupted from the heads of Malfoy and Ron's training puppets. Ethan had implemented a special scoring system, and the highest-scoring wizards' puppets displayed sparks.
Ethan was surprised to find two wizards tied for first place. While Malfoy winning was expected given Ethan's guidance, Ron's unexpected victory left everyone, including Ron himself, astonished. Ron blushed under the attention, while Malfoy basked in the admiration of his fellow Slytherins.
Praising both wizards, Ethan awarded Gryffindor and Slytherin 20 points each. Ron, regaining his composure, accepted the acclaim with triumph. The post-class atmosphere buzzed with discussions and laughter as the wizards removed the sandbags, bidding Ethan farewell happily.
News of Professor Ethan's teaching methods and speech spread rapidly throughout Hogwarts, leading to discussions and widespread admiration. Ethan's popularity surged, contrasting sharply with Lockhart's declining support due to his repeated poor performances in class. Even in Lockhart's ardent fan base, doubts emerged, complicating his feelings towards Ethan.