"Professor Lockhart" may have had a reaction that only Ian and Aurora, who instinctively glanced over, noticed. Even the professors sitting beside "Professor Lockhart" did not realize anything was amiss.
They probably all just assumed the reaction of the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts was simply unable to suppress his emotions, which is very much in line with the superficial view everyone has of Gilderoy Lockhart's personality.
In reality, several professors were also stunned by the sudden news. Despite their mutual glances, their minds were very active; they merely maintained a dignified and serious expression on the surface.
"Silence!"
Professor McGonagall even attempted to quiet the young wizards, but the hall was filled with chatter, and her voice was drowned out by the loud recitation of the twin brothers.
"Brothers and sisters, the world knows of Gellert Grindelwald's deeds, which ended in failure, turning me into a demon and executioner in countless eyes."
"But is that really the truth?"
"You have crafted an image of me as a heinous criminal, hastening to destroy me while you sing praises of your victory but fail to realize I was fighting for you."
"I, such an excellent wizard, certainly saw things you couldn't see. The old paths can no longer lead us forward; they have become shackles, imprisoning our thoughts in outdated customs. My past actions were always aimed at saving us all."
"Without breakthroughs, without innovation, there can be no progress... This is a truth even Muggles understand, but I think too many wizards, comforted by long-term complacency, fail to see this point."
"Look at the current state of the Magic Realm; has it become better than before? Or worse? I think anyone with independent thinking can see the truth."
"I am a person of blood and flesh and emotions, demonizing me cannot obscure this fact, nor can it hide the increasingly bleak reality in the Magic Realm today."
"I have stood at the peak of magic, long since leaving all of you behind decades ago. With great power comes great responsibility, which is why I devoted myself to past endeavors."
"It was once my very glorious past; I still do not believe I need to bear any responsibility for this, after all, my sole wish was to restore greatness to wizards!"
"A dictator? It is Dumbledore who is the dictator!"
"I merely lost because I wasn't as insidious and cunning as him!"
"In this review of years of imprisonment, I have gradually clarified the relationship between myself and Dumbledore; it is not merely simple rivalry or fleeting friendship."
"Perhaps my failure was predestined from the very beginning."
"Perhaps you people find it hard to understand, but I believe I lost because of sentimentality... Yes, we had true love, and I believe that is why I failed."
"After all, love is the most powerful magic; even if I had the chance again, I would still fail because love always defeats the one most deeply entangled."
"No, no, no, not the kind of familial love, but exploited admiration. He was British; doesn't this little journalist understand my meaning?"
"This is not mere speculation, but a summation of the past, surely reasonable... Trust me, I am Grindelwald, would I deceive you on such matters?"
"Dumbledore exploited this point; in recounting my life, it's clear I was defeated by Dumbledore, who had calculated everything far in advance!"
"He is a despicable, malicious, seductive evil British succubus!"
...
With expressions full of passion, the twin brothers nearly climbed onto the dining table, enthusiastically reciting. The young wizards of all ages in the hall were exclaiming continuously.
There was no helping it, given that the Prophet Daily's headline was incredibly explosive, especially the final statement expressing teeming grievance about Dumbledore being an evil male succubus, which was truly the most explosive result. The expressions of the professors at the teachers' table were strained due to this; it even led to "Professor Lockhart" performing a spectacular stunt of squirting milk ten meters across.
From the face of the Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, it was clear that he was utterly bewildered, never anticipating such a scene. Ultimately, the powerful Prophet was firmly rubbed into the ground by the Prophet Daily.
Fate, who would have imagined such a scene?
Late reputational ruin!
Both Grindelwald and Dumbledore face late reputational ruin! Look at the young wizards discussing fervently; they have no doubt about the credibility of the "news media."
"Did Dumbledore really have a love affair with Grindelwald?"
"Oh my! I must write to inform my parents about this news, but no, they might know even earlier than me, since our family has continuously subscribed to the Prophet Daily."
"Male succubus! So the Dumbledore family has male succubus blood! Miss Grindelwald! You must know the inside story! Can you tell us more details?"
"Hiss~ No wonder I find the eerie and evil Ian Prince has a unique allure! The reason's been found!"
...
It's not just Aurora who underwent unsolicited nuisance; even Ian, sitting at the Ravenclaw table, was frequently glanced at amidst the exclamations by Gesha Selwen and Daphne Greengrass.