CHAPTER 6: Mysterious Mysteries
During the following week of the new school term Welsh's 5th year class got a surprise. Dumbledore and Snape were going to sit in the background to observe the way Welsh's method of teaching. As the class started Welsh stood at the front of the room.
"Alright class over the past week and a half we have been reviewing what you have learned thus far. As I keep telling you, defending yourself against an attack has got to be as instinctive as possible. Automatic if you will. I see we have some nonbelievers?"
Looking around Welsh sighed.
"Alright, Alright. Malfoy front and center."
She waited for him to join her.
"Go stand over there." she pointed then she walked further away. "OK Malfoy when ever your ready."
"You want me to duel you?"
"Yes"
Snape sat forewarned in his chair, Dumbledore placed a hand on his arm.
"Is she mad?" Snape asked.
Dumbledore shook his head no. "Just watch Severus." he said.
Welsh turned away from Malfoy to address the rest of the class.
"Making defense instinctive frees up your time. That way you can automatically fling back at your attacker or find a handy hiding place."
There were a few laughs then Malfoy yelled.
"Freistra"
Welsh didn't even flinch as the spell hit her, she simply stood there. Snapes jaw dropped.
"She took the hit." he said.
Dumbledore smiled, "Yes"
The class was silent.
"Second nature." Welsh said. "eventually you can harness what is thrown at you." turning to Malfoy she said, "again Mr. Malfoy."
He shrugged and said "Freistra" again the fire shot from his wand towards Welsh. She caught the ball in her hands and tossed it back at Malfoy.
"Duck." she said.
As Malfoy jumped out of the way he snarled at her, "You could have hurt me."
"Not really as I didn't throw it back at you. Now take your seat."
After he sat down she continued.
"10 points to Mr. Malfoy for a good demonstration. As I keep saying to you all, practice, make your defense moves instinctive. Yes Ms. Granger?"
Welsh didn't even look at her as she knew the girl would already have her hand up in the air.
"How were you able to catch the spell in your hands? Will we be able to do that?"
Welsh smiled, "Easily and probably not. Remember my magic is different than yours. You use a wand to help you in your spells. With me its different it's like I'm um. . " she paused and looked toward Dumbledore for help.
"Ahem." Dumbledore cleared his throat as he stood up. 30 sets of eyes turned his way. "It's magic. Welsh is simply for a better word miraculous."
"But headmaster that doesn't make any sense." Harry said aloud. "We know Professor Welsh went to school here."
"Yes she did however she was trained different. Professor Welsh never needed a wand she is one of the rarest witches in the wizard world. You will learn much from her."
"I can use a wand." Welsh said aloud. "I just find it cumbersome. Work on your defense spells. Class dismissed."
Dumbledore and Snape waited until the room emptied of students before they spoke.
"Excellent class Welsh." Dumbledore said. "I found no flaws. Did you Severus?"
"No headmaster." he replied.
Welsh smiled. "Thanks." she looked at Snape. "Want to Duel?"
Dumbledore laughed and Snape just shook his head.
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During the following week of the new school term Welsh's 5th year class got a surprise. Dumbledore and Snape were going to sit in the background to observe the way Welsh's method of teaching. As the class started Welsh stood at the front of the room.
"Alright class over the past week and a half we have been reviewing what you have learned thus far. As I keep telling you, defending yourself against an attack has got to be as instinctive as possible. Automatic if you will. I see we have some nonbelievers?"
Looking around Welsh sighed.
"Alright, Alright. Malfoy front and center."
She waited for him to join her.
"Go stand over there." she pointed then she walked further away. "OK Malfoy when ever your ready."
"You want me to duel you?"
"Yes"
Snape sat forewarned in his chair, Dumbledore placed a hand on his arm.
"Is she mad?" Snape asked.
Dumbledore shook his head no. "Just watch Severus." he said.
Welsh turned away from Malfoy to address the rest of the class.
"Making defense instinctive frees up your time. That way you can automatically fling back at your attacker or find a handy hiding place."
There were a few laughs then Malfoy yelled.
"Freistra"
Welsh didn't even flinch as the spell hit her, she simply stood there. Snapes jaw dropped.
"She took the hit." he said.
Dumbledore smiled, "Yes"
The class was silent.
"Second nature." Welsh said. "eventually you can harness what is thrown at you." turning to Malfoy she said, "again Mr. Malfoy."
He shrugged and said "Freistra" again the fire shot from his wand towards Welsh. She caught the ball in her hands and tossed it back at Malfoy.
"Duck." she said.
As Malfoy jumped out of the way he snarled at her, "You could have hurt me."
"Not really as I didn't throw it back at you. Now take your seat."
After he sat down she continued.
"10 points to Mr. Malfoy for a good demonstration. As I keep saying to you all, practice, make your defense moves instinctive. Yes Ms. Granger?"
Welsh didn't even look at her as she knew the girl would already have her hand up in the air.
"How were you able to catch the spell in your hands? Will we be able to do that?"
Welsh smiled, "Easily and probably not. Remember my magic is different than yours. You use a wand to help you in your spells. With me its different it's like I'm um. . " she paused and looked toward Dumbledore for help.
"Ahem." Dumbledore cleared his throat as he stood up. 30 sets of eyes turned his way. "It's magic. Welsh is simply for a better word miraculous."
"But headmaster that doesn't make any sense." Harry said aloud. "We know Professor Welsh went to school here."
"Yes she did however she was trained different. Professor Welsh never needed a wand she is one of the rarest witches in the wizard world. You will learn much from her."
"I can use a wand." Welsh said aloud. "I just find it cumbersome. Work on your defense spells. Class dismissed."
Dumbledore and Snape waited until the room emptied of students before they spoke.
"Excellent class Welsh." Dumbledore said. "I found no flaws. Did you Severus?"
"No headmaster." he replied.
Welsh smiled. "Thanks." she looked at Snape. "Want to Duel?"
Dumbledore laughed and Snape just shook his head.
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