Snape's sudden voice rang out and instantly shifted everyone's attention over.
It was only at this moment that everyone realized, while they had been closely concerned about the safety of Link and Hermione, Snape was actually half-squatting on the ground, studying a piece of shredded flesh of unknown origin, perhaps from some part of the troll's body.
"I think right now the urgent task, aside from holding them responsible, is to figure out exactly what happened here. After all, in theory, just two young wizards shouldn't be able to handle a troll, especially not in a way that results in such a terrifying scene. Don't you agree, Mr. Flitwick?"
Snape spoke expressionlessly, but habitually emphasized the pronunciation of Link's surname at the end.
This made Link click his tongue involuntarily. He felt that Snape was showing a tendency to turn into a certain Malfoy.
But looking at the surrounding crowd's gazes, some curious, some confused, Link finally took a deep breath and said, "Professor Snape, it's true that the troll was defeated by me personally. Hermione can testify to this. As for why the place turned out like this, that's because of a spell I created myself, Human Body Explosion Spell."
"You created a spell yourself? That truly is unexpected." Snape sneered, "Then could you please explain the principle behind this spell to me?"
"Of course. Actually, it's not quite right to say I invented it. The Human Body Explosion Spell was improved upon the foundation of the Refilling Spell. The principle is roughly that I treated the troll's whole body as a container, and then cast the Refilling Spell upon it."
"Completing this process isn't easy, you need to first fully observe the spell model of the Refilling Spell. For this, I sincerely thank Professor Sprout for providing the Super Sensory Spell. Then you still need to…"
As Link gradually explained all the principles behind the Human Body Explosion Spell, the mocking smile on Snape's face slowly faded. Harry and Ron's mouths also gradually opened wider. Even Headmaster Dumbledore's eyes began to shine.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
"What a brilliant design!" Dumbledore praised unreservedly. "Link, to think that you already mastered silent casting of a spell in your first year, and even used it to invent an entirely new spell. I must say, you've truly surprised me. In you, I see the shadows of the great talents of the past!"
After speaking, Dumbledore even glanced sidelong at Snape, who in turn turned his head away disdainfully.
"You flatter me, Headmaster Dumbledore." Link did not appear happy because of Dumbledore's praise, but replied calmly and confidently, "The Human Body Explosion Spell is not solely my own achievement. I also owe thanks to Professors Sprout, Flitwick, and Snape for their help."
"No need to belittle yourself, Link. Your excellence is plain for all to see." Dumbledore smiled and announced, "To reward your brave spirit of self-sacrifice for your classmates, and your outstanding spell performance, Hufflepuff earns 50 points!"
"50 points!?"
Harry couldn't help but shout. This was the highest score reward he had ever seen since arriving at Hogwarts.
"Thank you, Headmaster Dumbledore."
Link still maintained that calm demeanor. Just as he said before, gaining house points didn't really matter to Hufflepuff.
But Harry didn't think that way. Looking at Link's calm and easy attitude, Harry couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration.
Hermione had a similar expression. At the moment, her mouth was wide open in disbelief as she looked at Link.
She only understood a small part of what Link had explained about the spell's principles, but it gave her that "I don't get it, but it sounds amazing" feeling.
And Dumbledore's huge point reward only made that feeling stronger.
'Is this the legendary genius?' Hermione couldn't help thinking, and the way she looked at Link became brighter and brighter.
"This is what you deserve. Don't you think so, Severus?"
Dumbledore said with a smile, as he looked over at the stony-faced Snape.
"Hmph! Even if you passed this time." Snape said coldly. "Also, I will tell your mother every single detail of your foolish and reckless behavior."
"This kind of thing worth boasting about must definitely be shared with Madam Flamel! Otherwise, how could she know how excellent her son is!" Dumbledore clapped his hands and said. "How about this! No need to trouble you, Severus, I'll personally write to her myself later!"
"Do as you like."
Snape coldly threw out that line, then swirled his robes and quickly disappeared around the corridor corner.
This made Link finally breathe a sigh of relief. He gratefully said to Dumbledore, "Thank you again, Headmaster Dumbledore!"
"These are all small matters. But I must warn you, the spell you invented has extremely strong destructive power, so please remember, do not use it on your classmates!"
"Rest assured, Headmaster Dumbledore, I've never even considered such a thing."
Link replied righteously, and upon hearing this, Dumbledore just gave him a playful glance before once again announcing, "Alright then, let's hurry back, everyone's still waiting for us to continue the feast."
Following Dumbledore's call, everyone finally let out a breath and surrounded Link and Hermione as they rushed back to the Great Hall.
Due to the earlier news that a troll was roaming Hogwarts, Dumbledore had not ended the feast, but instead ordered all students to gather in the Great Hall.
This meant that as soon as everyone returned, they were met with the full attention of the students.
Led by their professors, Link and the others didn't stay long at the hall entrance, and quickly returned to their seats.
Just before sitting down, Hermione clearly wanted to say something to Link, but before she could open her mouth, Professor McGonagall pulled her back.
"Alright, the alarm is lifted, let the feast continue!"
Dumbledore returned to the podium and announced with a smile.
Hearing this, Link couldn't wait to grab the roasted pumpkin in front of him and started eating.
As the soft, orange-yellow pumpkin flesh just entered his mouth, a look of intoxication spread across Link's face.
Heaven have mercy, after all that trouble, he could finally properly enjoy food that wasn't just potatoes and roast meat.
Unlike the food-entranced Link, the other people in the hall had their minds entirely off the pumpkins.
They were all whispering and exchanging information about tonight's troll incident. And when they learned from Harry, Ron, and Cedric that Link had defeated the troll alone and heroically saved the girl, exclamations constantly burst from the crowd.
Among them, the Hufflepuffs' voices were especially loud. At the same time, people began turning their attention to Link.
Link, however, was completely unaware.
Until, a tray of pumpkin-shaped pastries was passed to him.
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