Chapter 358: Conversation
Draco Malfoy remained silent, sprawled on the floor, sweat glistening on his face. His pale blond hair clung to his forehead, and he trembled as he struggled to stand. Crabbe and Goyle came over, casting glances at the unresponsive Moody, and helped Draco up.
McGonagall's skeptical gaze shifted between Felix and Moody, quickly finding its mark. She furrowed her brow and said, "Professor Moody, did you use Transfiguration on Malfoy?"
"Yes, indeed. Just giving him a lesson, leaving a deep impression so he won't attack others from behind in the future," Moody replied.
McGonagall cast a querying look at Felix, who nodded subtly. McGonagall sighed with a touch of exasperation, "Even so, we should only give detentions, not use Transfiguration as punishment on students. Prolonged bodily transfiguration is harmful and has long been abolished. Dumbledore must have mentioned this to you, right?"
"He probably did," Moody scratched his chin absentmindedly, grinned widely, and said gruffly, "It's not that serious, Professor McGonagall!"
"I disapprove of his sneak attacks, so I gave him a fright. This Professor Harp suddenly appeared and might not think my approach was appropriate! There was a little clash, and I happened to hear a few things from Dumbledore before... just wanted to test his abilities."New novel chapters are published on no/vel(b)in(.)co/m
Moody limped around, waving his rough, scarred hand, and cleared his throat, "I know why I'm here, and Dumbledore didn't invite me to be the kind old man!"
"Danger never presents itself openly. I came to help you prepare in advance. That's why I'm hereto sever the tendrils of certain individuals, certain things. I might have overreacted a bit, but in my experience, overreacting is better than being unprepared!"
"Stay vigilant at all times!" He roared, startling a first-year student who ended up sitting on the ground.
Moody's magical eye saw this, and he grinned, dragging his wooden leg towards the new student. He yanked the student up, positioning his scarred and unblemished eye right in front of the student's face, and chuckled, "Kid, you'll find that appearances are the least fearsome things. Excuse me, move aside"
The crowd parted, gazes filled with awe fixed upon him.
"Oh, right!" Moody stopped and turned to look at Felix, "We better pick out some potential warriors and give them an early training session. How about during the first Dueling class?"
"Of course," Felix said with a smile.
Moody scrutinized him for a few seconds and then left with large strides.
"Merlin, he's really cool!" a student observed, gazing at Moody's departing figure.
"He's a true warrior, the real deal, with extensive knowledge... you'll see soon enough." Another student held Moody in high regard, having just attended his class that afternoon.
McGonagall glanced at the students still lingering around, and said sternly, "Disperse, everyone, disperse! Go have your meal, don't block the way." She walked over to Draco Malfoy's side, her gaze hesitant as it landed on Felix.
"Well thenMr. Malfoy"
"I am curious, though, about the origin of this conflict..."
"I humiliated Weasley's father," Draco said coldly, "Is that what you want to ask? Do I deserve this?"
"No," Felix chuckled softly, "I'm just wondering what thoughts were going through your mind when you initiated this. After all, even without Professor Moody, the three of youplus Crabbe and Goyleare not a match for Potter alone."
"Or perhaps, in your view, you don't think Potter would harm you, so you feel fearless? Or you don't mind being defeated by Potterworth noting, Miss Granger isn't that easy to handle either."
Draco Malfoy's face grew heated. He stammered, "II didn't think that much."
"Right," Felix nodded and then changed the subject, "Do you remember the first time we had a more in-depth conversation? When you brought the diary to my office?"
Draco slowly looked at him, not quite understanding the purpose behind this sudden mention.
"I once told you that everyone is responsible for their actions," Felix paused, "It seems you don't remember."
He smiled, "I really wish I could show you that scene again, the you from back then and the you now, somewhat similarnervous, hesitant. Of course, one instance was noble self-defense and altruism, while the other was harboring some darker thoughts..."
Draco stared at him, feeling somewhat uneasy but also a faint sense of pride.
"It's normal. Anyone who's been humiliated would have thoughts of destruction," Felix said lightly. They rounded a corner, and Snape's office was visible in the distance.
"He might not be available..." Felix said regretfully, "It will have to wait for another day, Mr. Malfoy. Go back and get some sleep. I'm curious to see how long this idea of yours will last."
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