The next day, Andy rose out of bed, refreshed.
Calm had finally returned to Hogwarts.
Walking in the corridor, Andy could feel that cheerful atmosphere, as if the dark clouds that had been hanging over Hogwarts' head had finally been swept away.
Even the sky was much bluer.
Andy's life had also returned to tranquillity.
Without Voldemort messing up the magic world, Andy spent the whole day immersed in the sea of knowledge, constantly learning all kinds of knowledge to improve his strength.
Time passed in a flash.
At the beginning of April, Andy saved five [Potential Points] and raised his [Will] attribute to level five.
In this way, Andy's [Mind], [Thinking], and [Will] attributes were all raised to level five, and his overall strength was substantially increased.
However, due to the lack of combat records, Andy could not be sure what level his strength had actually reached.
After all, the world of Harry Potter was not the same as the world of metaphysical novels, there was no realm distinction in this world.
And although wizards possessed magic, the body of a wizard was the same as that of an ordinary person, with neither super speed, super strength, nor super defence.
There wasn't even a magic defence!
So a wizard's combat power was actually very vague.
Snape, if he had no defence, could equally be defeated by the second-year Harry with a single spell.
With this in mind, Andy also started physical exercise during this period of time, in addition to reading books and practising magic.
Let's not talk about practising to become proficient in a one-handed sword; one should at least improve the strength and speed of the body to avoid losing in a duel because the body couldn't react in time.
After two whole months of training, Andy felt that his strength had greatly improved, and the death-seeking spirit in his heart began to burn - it was time to find someone to test his strength.
So ... taking advantage of Saturday's rest, Andy went to the underground floor alone and knocked on the door of Professor Snape's office.
"Good morning, Professor Snape." Andy politely greeted.
Snape's face was less than favourable, he made a nasty scowl and said, "Come in!"
"Thanks!" Andy stepped inside and closed the office door behind him.
"You better have something important to say!" Snape couldn't wait to see his guest off.
"Professor, it's like this ..."
Andy deliberated for a moment and spoke, "Since Hogwarts doesn't have practical combat classes or duelling classes, I can't be sure what level of strength I've reached."
"And you being both the Head of Slytherin and Voldemort's confidant, it means that the two strongest people in the wizarding world have both recognised your strength."
"So ... I want to duel with you!"
Snape didn't know how to react for a moment.
He had always known that Andy was arrogant and inflated, but he had never imagined that Andy was inflated to this extent.
He, a young wizard who had been studying magic for less than two years, was actually trying to challenge a professor?
As Andy had said, he, Severus Snape, was both the Head of Slytherin and Voldemort's confidant - he had been recognised by the two strongest people in the wizarding world at the same time.
That was proof enough of his strength!
But when he thought of the Battle at the Black Lake two months ago ...
As Andy had surmised, to better hide his identity, Snape had attacked a dark wizard and then controlled him with an Imperius Curse.
Snape had to admit that Andy's magic attainments were truly exceptional and had grown very quickly.
Even Auror of the Ministry of Magic might not be a match for the current Andy. Once Andy used that Patronus Charm, even the elites among the Aurors would only be defeated.
"Are you serious?" Snape asked.
"Of course!"
Andy said frankly, "Learning magic isn't about fighting people, but it's necessary to know how to fight. Especially with the current situation, I have to learn how to defeat stronger enemies."
Stronger enemies?
Snape savoured the words for a moment.
Did this stronger enemy ... refer to Voldemort? Or did ... it refers to Dumbledore?
"Flitwick was a duelling champion when he was younger, you can ask him for guidance," Snape said lightly.
"Indeed ... but he's not suitable."
Andy explained, "I think the one-on-one battle of wizards can be roughly categorised into three kinds: first, sneak attacks; second, fair duels; and third, battles with the aim of killing the other party."
"Professor Flitwick won't fight hard against me."
Snape gave Andy a somewhat surprised look.
He had been a professor at Hogwarts for more than ten years, and if he counted his student days, he had lived at Hogwarts for about twenty years or so.
In such a long time, Snape had seen many young wizards.
It could even be said that even in the era when Voldemort's force was at its most rampant, few were as obsessed with power as Andy.
From the very beginning of his school admission, Andy had shown an extreme fervour for magic. He frantically learnt all kinds of magic knowledge and practised magic so hard that he didn't even leave much personal time for himself.
A crazy young wizard.
Snape thought.
"I'm not going to show you any mercy!" Snape said in a grim tone.
"That's great!"
Andy thought for a moment and said, "How about the Forbidden Forest? You don't want to be seen by others, do you?"
Snape slowly got up, looked at Andy and said in a slow and measured tone, "I hope you can be as strong as you think you are."
After saying that, Snape walked out of the office first.
It had to be said that Snape really wanted to beat Andy up for a long time.
This kid was too arrogant!
It was just that in the past, because of the professor's identity, Snape could not really raise his wand against Andy.
But this time ...
Since this kid was looking for a beating on his own, of course, Snape would not be polite with Andy.
Seeing Snape walk out of the office, Andy hurriedly followed.
It was a beautiful April day, and it was on a Saturday, so a large group of young wizards were wandering around outside the castle.
Andy and Snape's appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention.
A Ravenclaw second-year young wizard, a Slytherin head, professor of Potions ... These two people shouldn't be walking together in any way.
The picture just wasn't right!
"Professor Snape, hello ..."
Andy's roommate, Anthony, hurriedly walked over, and he asked with some uncertainty, "Andy, what are you guys...?"
"Oh! I'm going to the Forbidden Forest with Professor Snape, we have some business to attend to." Andy explained.
Anthony instantly turned pale, he glanced at Snape in fear and asked in a small voice, "Does that ... need me to inform Professor Flitwick?"
While saying this, Anthony also gestured with a frantic look: Andy, if you've been kidnapped, just blink.
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