Inside the Dark Arts classroom, Harry and Ron stared at the test papers in their hands, utterly stumped. Professor Lockhart's favorite color? Professor Lockhart's greatest achievement?? On past tests, they could at least roughly guess some answers, but questions like these were as sickening as they were broad. It was as if his sole purpose at Hogwarts was to cultivate a dedicated fan club.
"If I'd known, I would've just walked out straight away like Iblis..." Ron slumped, his test paper bearing only a few random letters.
Thirty minutes later, Lockhart reviewed the test papers. The outcome was entirely predictable to everyone: only Hermione had answered every single question perfectly. Lockhart's previously sunken face instantly brightened into a radiant smile.
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