Chapter 277 The Sigh of Being Four Hundred Years Late

Apparently, people are always looking for Easter eggs.

When faced with new knowledge that goes beyond textbooks, little wizards always become more interested.

Now, the whole class had unconsciously sat upright, staring at Professor Binns with all their attention, listening carefully to every word the old wizard said. After all, compared to dry historical data, the excitement that can be brought to people by digging out the secrets buried in the dust of history is simply not the same level of experience.

More importantly, after having Elena as an example, the eyes of many young wizards began to become brighter.

After a whole day of classes, the first-year students' restraint and fear of the class slowly dissipated, and an aura of eagerness to try gradually filled the classroom - you know, the eleven or twelve-year-old happened to be alone. At the age when curiosity is at its peak, asking questions is not just Hermione's exclusive right.

"In that case, Professor, why do we use this Muggle calendar?"

Ernie MacMillan raised his hand and asked hurriedly, his eyes full of curiosity, "Does it actually have any unique significance in the magical world? For example, has there been any large-scale and far-reaching influence?" Magical war?"

"Unfortunately, it is just a product from a non-magical world."

Professor Binns' cheek twitched and he slowly shook his head, with a hint of depression in his tone unconsciously.

"The reason for choosing it is very simple, because the AD calendar is currently the most widely used dating method in the world - and the history of magic textbooks printed in the past hundred years are all written using the AD calendar."

"But, Professor," Hermione Granger frowned, raised her hand quickly, and asked hurriedly in disbelief, "hasn't the wizarding world had its own magical era for so many years?"

"Perhaps it has happened before, but it was just a flash in the pan." Professor Binns said in a somewhat annoyed tone.

"History has proven that not so many wizards are willing to put in the effort to create a chronology system that can only be used for two or three generations at most. In contrast, Muggles who are slightly less talented are more likely to continue the tradition - even if It’s the wrong calendar year, and as time goes by, it will gradually replace the real history…”

With the dry and urgent voice of Professor Binns, the old wizard's body seemed to become more transparent, and a faint sigh sounded again in the classroom - however, the students who were immersed in the question and answer session None of them cared.

Elena didn't show much surprise when she heard Professor Binns' answer.

The chronological system in history is not different from that of spells and potions.

Its shaping and development not only requires an ingenious idea or an outstanding genius, but also requires the inheritance and continuation of dozens or even hundreds of generations, and expanding to enough people and regions before it can truly take shape.

There is no doubt that with the religious expansion in the Middle Ages, the AD era from the Holy See was spread to all corners of the world through armies and ships, becoming the most comprehensive universal chronology method to date.

However, this is not the basis for the magic world to follow and use this chronology method - just like even today, whether it is the currency exchange system or daily measurement standards, the magic world still uses its own system. (For more details, click here to view →)

"Okay, so far, these are all changes that took place a long time ago." Professor Binns opened the notes awkwardly and said, "Let's continue to learn about the history of the demon Emeric..."

"...Miss Kaslana?"

Professor Binns swallowed nervously, raised his head tremblingly, and looked at the little devil who stood up.

Hogwarts Castle is a magical and magical place.

Both professors and ghosts have a wonderful connection with this castle. Regardless of magical attainments, as long as you are in Hogwarts, all the professors' orders about adding points and deducting points can be realized immediately.

Theoretically, this wonderful connection should be limited to the professor and the ghosts - however, Professor Binns vaguely felt a kind of connection from the silver-haired little witch in front of him, which was not inferior to the deep bond between him and Hogwarts. .

"According to historical records in the non-magical world, the official implementation of the AD calendar on a national basis should be in 1582. And this calendar really spread throughout Europe, and it was not until 1700 that it gradually became widely accepted. . However, according to the records in "Hogwarts: A School History", Hogwarts was founded around AD 993 - there is a time gap of at least six hundred years in between."

Elena's eyes fell on the wrinkled face of Professor Binns, she tapped the exquisite cover of "History of Magic Hardcover Collector's Edition" thoughtfully, and continued to speak softly and unhurriedly.

"The best way to deny a civilization is to erase the traces of its existence bit by bit. When all magical eras were replaced by the AD, this "History of Magic", in addition to recording some bizarre stories, is closely related to What difference does it make between historical sources from the non-magical world?”

"...This is not the content of our lesson."

Professor Binns pursed his lips, and his originally curvy body curled up slightly. His voice was dry and weak, revealing a strong sense of powerlessness. "Perhaps, we should go back to the textbooks..."

"Elena..."

Facing Professor Binns who suddenly looked much older, Hannah couldn't bear to shake Elena's arm and whispered the girl's name, hoping to ease the suffocating atmosphere.

"The history of magic is a unique trace of this magical world, right? I think the original intention of the course "History of Magic" was to allow the historical truth of magic to continue and not be buried in the vast dust. among.”

Ignoring Hannah's movements, Elena's delicate little face showed a touch of inhuman cruelty. Her lake-blue eyes fell on Professor Binns' face, and her voice was as cold as a blade with a cold glow.

This may be the best opportunity to touch a corner of the secret veil that is hidden in this world.

"Professor Binns, what happened during that time that was so secretive that the wizarding world even had to abandon part of its original history - you may be the last person to know the complete truth. If even you keep Silence, then what’s the point of the History of Magic course?”

The whole class fell into deathly silence.

"……well."

After Professor Binns was silent for a moment, he nodded slowly and let out an extremely complicated sigh.

This time, everyone heard this sigh very clearly - it was not transmitted to the mind through the ears, but directly from the bottom of everyone's heart, with a kind of vicissitudes that made people feel numb all over, as if this sigh had already Lasted for hundreds of years.

"Okay, okay then..."

Professor Binns said slowly and with great difficulty, his light gray translucent body becoming visibly lighter to the naked eye, "Let me think about it... where to start first..."

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