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Merlin Returns
Chapter 4:Now I Know why Arthur had so much fun!
"The non-magical magical defense! Can anybody tell me from this sentence what we will be practicing today….Outside…..On the quiditch pitch?" looking around he saw a Gryffindor, Dean Thomas, raise his hand "yes young man."
"Umm. Self-defense like what muggles use.?" Although he said it it sounded like a question rather than a statement. "Correct Mr. Thomas though unlike modern forms of defense which uses hand to hand combat such as karate or kickboxing, we will be using a slightly more effective of defense: today you will learn to fight with weapons such as swords, and spells to make them much more effective against magic. Can anybody tell me of any swords that are magically reinforced and protected? Ms. Granger" he said pointing at Hermione who had her hand up.
"Well there is the Sword of Griffendor as well as other swords that are goblin made. And in muggle legends there is Excalibur which was probably goblin made as well but with spells put on it by Merlin, which is suggested by some of the books in the library." Finished Hermione with a small breath.
"That is partially correct Ms. Granger." Cue intake of breath of shock from the class at Hermione getting something wrong in this class again. "Excalibur itself was made by the blacksmith in Camelot, Tom, and burnished in the flames of the Ancient Dragon Kilgharrah at the request of Merlin when Arthur was still just a Prince; it is now, according to legend, in the possession of The Lady of the Lake." With how often my classes come to Camelot maybe I should teach an extra class about Camelot and what actually happened. I'll have to talk to the headmistress.
"Now the way you guys will be learning is a bit different then how I learned. You will be starting out with wooden swords, or staffs, and then you have a week to learn to how to enchant them to repeal basic attack spells or to at least lessen the blow. For the duration of this week there will be no classes but it is required for you to log at least four hours on these enchanted practice dummies." Who may or may not have an uncanny resemblance to a certain Prat "And for any help I will be in my office or on school grounds during regular class hours. Find me if help is needed. All Dark magic is forbidden and no using live Dragons."
After a grueling day of practice the students left to head to the Great Hall for dinner. "I'm sore." Moaned Ron before shoveling some of his food into his mouth. "And tired, and hungry all at once."
"What is up with this Professor? I mean yes we're learning magic, but sword fighting seriously Hermione you have to admit it's weird. I mean except Neville using the sword during the Battle and me in the Chamber of Secrets when has a sword been used in a fight in like a hundred years?" Said Harry.
"Besides actually have been used in the past sword fighting was not just about actually fighting it was a way for ancient warriors to center their minds and tournaments were used to help with treaties, arrange marriages, and keep knights fit for battle." Stated Hermione rolling her eyes. " And just because some of his methods are a bit odd doesn't mean there's anything wrong with him so don't get any ideas."
"No problem 'Minoe I want a quit year as much as anyone. I'm just saying he's a bit odd."
At the top of the dais Professor McGonnagal stood up "Students as of next week there will be a class offered, part time with no homework, taught by Professor Dragoon, about the history of Camelot. Also this is his nephew Will Emrys who will be visiting his uncle who is not feeling well tonight." She said this while gesturing toward a young man about their age with a tick head of messy black hair with startling blue eyes, the same as his uncle's; wearing brown pants with a blue shirt and a red wizards cloak. "Hey." He said while waving his hand and sitting back down.
Arthur's Note:
Sorry it's taken a while to update I had a bit of writers block and just plain laziness about midway through. Sorry for misspellings