## Chapter 380: Abigail's Defense Against the Dark Arts Class
The Kappa nodded, pulled its shell up, retracted its head, and then squatted in the corner, ready to ambush the students.
It was originally green, but now its skin had turned a color very similar to its surroundings, making it seem invisible at first glance.
"A Disillusionment Charm?" Professor Abigail was surprised again.
"Just a Color-Changing Charm," Wade said. "A Disillusionment Charm would be too unfair, and the Kappa's color-changing isn't that precise."
These magical creatures are like chameleons; although they are good at hiding themselves in their environment, if you look carefully, you can still find traces of them.
Soon, screams erupted from the corridor.
The mischievous Professor Abigail laughed heartily, showing no guilt for tricking her students.
Wade quietly watched ahead, occasionally turning to look at the professor.
It was hard to believe that such a professor harbored any ill intentions. She was genuinely willing to fight students at the drop of a hat, had no complaints even when she was beaten in return, and never used her authority as a professor to give students detention.
Her teaching style was unique: she only taught a spell once, and then it was straight into practical application. Students were sometimes beaten by her, sometimes fought each other, and it also included sneak attacks and Muggle weapons.
The methods were varied and difficult to deal with; even Wade had fallen victim several times in Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
As long as you could defeat your opponent, any method would earn her approval—except Dark Magic.
Professor Abigail rarely taught textbook knowledge, nor did she teach them how to deal with exams or improve grades. She simply taught students how to deal with real-world dangers.
Therefore, students who liked this method highly praised Professor Abigail, while students who feared injury and fighting left every class in tears, dreading the subject.
But no matter who they were, one thing was the same:
Everyone believed that Professor Abigail was truly teaching students survival skills, and everything she taught was useful.
Compared to her, Quirrell's and Lockhart's classes were simply a waste of everyone's time.
In the corridor ahead, after a period of chaos, a student finally remembered the Kappa's weakness.
Michael suddenly jumped to the side, avoiding the Kappa's swiping claws, and shouted loudly, "Bow! Bow!"
Goyle, who was nearby, froze for a moment, then was grabbed by his feet by the Kappa and yanked hard. The boy slammed onto the ground with a thud, groaning in pain.
Fortunately, Goldstein, who was not far away, heard Michael's words. He suppressed his urge to retreat and his fear, rushed out, stood in front of the Kappa, and then bowed deeply.
Everyone watched with bated breath.
This monster was very strong, could swing its arms flexibly, and was extremely agile. Anyone who tried to cast a spell would be interrupted by its attack, and it would also use others to shield itself from spells.
In the narrow corridor, a group of students were completely flustered by one monster, providing their heartless professor with quite a show.
At this moment, Goldstein looked at the ground, motionless, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
The Kappa tilted its head and watched him for a while, its eyes filled with eager malice. But after a few seconds, seeing that Goldstein still persisted in bowing, it finally slowly bent down.
*"Splash!"*
All the water in the Kappa's head-plate poured out. This small monster, which had been so imposing just moments before, immediately seemed to lose all its strength and flopped onto the ground with a "plop."
The students cheered loudly, as if they had defeated the Dark Lord.
"That was too dangerous. Why would such a magical creature run into the school?" Lisa complained.
"It must be Hagrid. He brought another dangerous creature into the school again... This time it's even worse; he even let it into the castle!"
Pansy angrily kicked the motionless Kappa lying on the ground. She said, "If you ask me, people like him don't deserve to be professors, right, Draco?"
She turned back, seeking support.
Malfoy hesitated, then surprisingly said nothing.
—Hagrid had promised to take him to see a Dragon, and that promise still hadn't been fulfilled!
Mainly because Malfoy had attacked Crabbe last semester, he had to serve detention every day this semester, so he hadn't found an opportunity.
He wanted Hagrid to suggest giving him detention so they could go visit the Dragon in the Forbidden Forest, but Hagrid didn't agree.
The Forbidden Forest at night was more dangerous than during the day, and Hagrid dared not let the Malfoy family's only son get hurt again.
Malfoy's silence made Pansy feel a bit awkward. She shot a fierce glare at Daphne beside her.
Daphne quickly said, "Yes, yes, it really was too dangerous!"
Pansy angrily stomped on the Kappa twice more.
Just then, Professor Abigail walked over and lazily said, "Lift your noble foot, Miss Parkinson! Don't damage our teaching prop anymore!"
Everyone exclaimed in surprise, "Professor?!"
Professor Abigail pointed her Wand, and the Kappa's head-plate refilled with clear water.
It regained its strength and got up from the ground, and the surrounding students scattered with a "whoosh."
Pansy immediately hid behind Daphne. Daphne panicked and instinctively pulled the nearby Nott to block in front of them both.
Nott: "..."
He reluctantly stood in front, on high alert.
This Kappa hadn't actually hurt anyone, but its methods of attack were too disgusting—pulling hair, poking nostrils, and tripping were minor things. It would also secretly touch people's bottoms, making the girls turn pale with disgust.
"Alright, you've all seen a Kappa. Does anyone know the characteristics of a Hinkypunk, a Red Cap, or a Grindylow?" Professor Abigail asked.
Several hands shot up.
Abigail scanned the room, nodded, but didn't call on anyone to answer. Instead, she said,
"It seems quite a few of you haven't reviewed our lesson in advance, but that's alright—you still have five minutes to read your books."
The students looked at her, bewildered—what did she mean?
Professor Abigail, however, showed no signs of explaining and was the first to walk into the classroom.
The Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom had undergone a massive transformation. Desks and chairs were gone, replaced by countless heavy curtains hanging from the ceiling, dividing the large classroom into numerous sections.
Only a narrow path remained from the door to the blackboard. On the blackboard ahead, a magnified five-minute countdown steadily decreased.
"Wade, you were with the professor just now, right? What does Professor Abigail mean?" Michael whispered.
Wade glanced at the other students who were still stunned, then raised his voice and said, "In five minutes, the magical creatures the professor just mentioned will start attacking. Get ready."
"What?!!!"
All the students were startled, and then the entire classroom was filled with the rustling sound of turning pages.
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