Chapter 219 Lightning Cuts Across the Sky!

In this way, Sean began to chant the mantra repeatedly at sunrise and sunset every day. What he didn't expect was that just a week later, when he was chanting the mantra in the morning facing the sun just emerging on the horizon, his heartbeat appeared.

At the heart where the tip of his wand was pointing, there was suddenly another heartbeat. The feeling was very strange, as if there was a living creature living inside of me.

The heartbeat seemed to come from the inside of his heart, as if two hearts shared a set of blood supply organs. The extra heartbeat was much slower than Sean's original heartbeat, but it beat more powerfully and powerfully.

Dumbledore mentioned in his notes that the extra heartbeat sound is often related to the transformed animal form. For example, when Professor McGonagall was performing this step, her second heartbeat was much faster than the original one. There are about 150 beats per minute, but the amplitude of the beats is not as strong as before.

This matches the cat's heartbeat rate.

Dumbledore said that he also knew an Animagus who had passed away. Her second heartbeat at that time was extremely fast, about 500 times per minute - her Animagus form was a hummingbird.

Sean felt another heartbeat. Based on his current performance, he might become a stronger creature?

It can't be aquatic...

This kind of transformation is not without precedent. A wizard once experienced such a thing. He completed all the steps of an Animagus perfectly, he found a wide and safe place - and then he transformed into a shark.

He was just a hair away from dying on the ground - the wizard finally forcibly returned to his human form.

But he never dared to try Animagus again, and in the future of his life, he suddenly had a problem: he had to keep moving to keep breathing, and even when he slept, he had to cast a dance spell on himself .

So this guy died quite early...

Sean also thought about the place where he would transform. In order to ensure that no accidents occurred, it would be best to find a place with more terrain and water...

Um? Sean's eyes lit up, and he suddenly thought of a good place to go.

He raised his hand, and the gemstone ring Newt gave him on his index finger was shining.

This is a good place... Just let Hermione hold the ring when the time comes, and Pudding can protect himself in the ring.

The terrain is even easier to handle. Diagon Alley has a lot of magical environments that can be placed, whether they are deserts, snowy mountains or rivers, just spend money.

Sean was completely relaxed now that he had no worries, and now he was just waiting for the storm to come.

But at sunset, Sean encountered something unexpected.

The second heartbeat changed. It was no longer slow and strong. The heartbeat was beating rapidly at twice the speed of Sean's original heartbeat. At the same time, it became weaker.

Sean's brows knit together tightly.

Dumbledore did mention that the heartbeat will change, but the change in heartbeat often occurs a long time later. Generally speaking, the new heartbeat will be fixed at a certain frequency for a period of time. If you don't wait for a storm during this period, , then it will suddenly change one day later, maybe it will become weaker, maybe it will be stronger.

However, there is no such thing as one heart rate at sunrise and another at sunset.

A mutation or a special situation in itself? The doubtful Sean knocked on the door of the principal's office at Nurmengard Castle after dinner.

"Come in -" the voice inside was majestic.

However, after seeing that the person who came in was Sean, Grindelwald returned to his previous casual and relaxed appearance.

"Look, surprise guest, good evening, kid." He said with a smile.

"Good evening, sir." Sean blinked. The old man's face changed so quickly...

Grindelwald seemed to have guessed his thoughts: "You think I changed my attitude too quickly? Ha, you have to know, my child, as the principal of a magic school, kindness is a powerful tool to close the relationship between teachers and students, but dignity is what makes the relationship closer. A good way for them not to be stupid - of course, such a majestic Mr. Grindelwald is so relaxed and relaxed when facing Sean Wallop. Isn't it particularly easy to win your favor? Ha, after all, special treatment is always It gives you a sense of superiority, doesn’t it?”

That is indeed what he said, but it would be too shameful for me to nod... Sean, who was embarrassed to continue, quickly explained his purpose.

"The new heartbeat rate was set within one day..." After listening to Sean's explanation, Grindelwald, who was leaning on the chair, habitually crossed his legs and twirled his short beard with one hand. The other hand tapped rhythmically on the table.

"I have seen many cases of Animagus failure, whether it was an accident during transformation or a terrible mutation due to contamination of the potion, but this is the first time I have seen this situation like yours." He said.

Doesn’t the old man in front of you know? Sean felt a little regretful.

"But... it's not necessarily a bad thing," Grindelwald said.

"Why do you say that, sir?" Sean asked doubtfully.

"Because I am a prophet." Grindelwald winked at him.

Sean suddenly opened his mouth wide, yes, how could he forget this. Grindelwald is a born prophet, he can see the vague future!

"I looked behind me after that bad thing last time. Well," he spread his hands, "Although it was very blurry, I didn't see you turning into anything weird."

Sean breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that something might happen to the Animagus. Once it mutated, it would be difficult to recover.

Grindelwald threw a candy to him, peeled one off and threw it into his mouth. As soon as the candy entered his mouth, he frowned: "Damn it, this thing is too sweet, Albus's teeth are actually still..." Didn’t lose all—”

He looked bitter and resentful, and finally swallowed the piece of candy with difficulty before smacking his lips and saying: "Tsk - don't worry too much, Sean, although I have never practiced Animagus, but I know a lot about transfiguration. Although the unknown is something to be wary of, continue boldly until you are sure that the previous steps are correct."

Grindelwald did not take out his wand this time. He stretched out a hand and clasped his thin fingers in the air. Then, Sean was shocked to see that the other person's hand turned into a strong and powerful hand. of fire dragon claws.

He used his dragon claw to draw a mark on the table, and the harsh sound hit Sean's eardrums.

"Sean, no matter what kind of technique or state of transformation the transformation is, its essence will never change, that is, 'transformation'. Remember this, and don't reject your own specialness."

Grindelwald's hand returned to its normal appearance, and he smiled softly: "Geniuses can always see more of the wonders of magic. What I can do, what Albus can do, you may be able to do the same. Do that, or—more.”

The special thing... Sean lowered his head slightly and looked at his heart.

Maybe this is the feeling I had before? Transformation will bring him more different changes...

"Okay, go back to sleep. You are full of energy, but I, an old man, can't stay up late anymore. Goodbye, have a good sleep."

After saying this, Grindelwald waved his palm, and Sean drifted outside involuntarily, and then was gently placed on the ground.

"Bang." The office door was closed, leaving only a confused Sean in the corridor outside.

What an old man who does whatever he wants... Sean shrugged and walked toward the common room feeling relieved.

After he left, in the principal's office, Grindelwald turned his chair and looked at the bookshelf.

"I have to say, Albus, they really look alike, don't they?"

The air in front of the bookshelf squirmed, and Dumbledore's figure was revealed.

He looked at the door of the office with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Grindelwald continued there: "Just like when we were young, when we follow the rules and follow the experience left by our predecessors, there will always be unexpected situations."

He spread his hands: "Can I call this the inspiration of geniuses?"

Dumbledore turned his head, found a chair and sat down, put his hands on his knees, a look of recollection flashed in his eyes: "There is no genius - compared to others, we are just lucky enough, and we are closer to the nature of magic. It’s just close.”

Grindelwald showed a faint smile: "Oh, humble Master Dumbledore - wasn't that what you said when you were young?"

"That's because I know an arrogant friend." Dumbledore also smiled.

"No, no, no, although you are my best friend, I have to correct you. I am not arrogant. I do have extraordinary talents in black magic, transformation, magic, prophecy, etc. , I just showed it more obviously - this quality, I usually call it 'honesty'~"

"But you're not even an Animagus until now." Dumbledore spread his hands.

"Come on, my old man," Grindelwald waved his fist exaggeratedly, "it's just that I don't want to practice such a troublesome and useless trick. And - an illegal Animagus doesn't seem to have any Qualified to say this."

"Oh, I have to correct you," Dumbledore held out a finger. "Animagus refers to a wizard who can transform into some kind of animal while retaining his own magical power. Keyword - animal."

"Magical beasts don't count as animals?"

"At least not in the Animagus Registration Order of the Ministry of Magic's Office of Misuse of Magic."

"Oh, he is indeed the greatest wizard of our time - even when it comes to taking advantage of loopholes! Wow, that's amazing."

"Should I thank you for the compliment?"

"Albus, you are much thicker-skinned now than when you were young."

"Thank you for the compliment, Gellert."

…

Feeling relieved, Sean continued his practice. He found that his second heartbeat would show a different frequency every time he chanted the mantra. As of this Sunday, Sean had eight different frequencies. Heartbeat sounds of different frequencies.

Can I transform into several Animagus forms? In his spare time, Sean often thinks like this.

In the history of the wizarding world, or rather, in recorded history, it seems that there has never been such an Animagus.

The only exception is Merlin, the legendary wizard who has become part of wizard idiom as the most amazing animagus transformer in history.

Merlin, known as the Prince of Magic, can transform into various animals and talk to them. He can even transform into viruses.

Of course, Merlin's time was too far away, and Sean didn't know if any of the deeds left behind by this legendary wizard were deified by later generations or were not recorded in detail.

However, what is certain is that Merlin's Animagus does have many different forms.

Sean got a little excited when he thought of this. Could it be that he could also transform into several forms?

If it were true, it would be very useful. He could even register a form with the Office for the Abuse of Magic of the Ministry of Magic, and then use other forms for activities when needed.

This made Sean look forward to the day when he would transform.

But what he didn't expect was that this day would come so quickly.

Only eleven days later, it happened to be a rest day. When Sean got up from the bed, there was a strong wind outside the window, and the heavy rain hit the glass like beans.

"No way, your luck suddenly exploded?" Sean shook off all sleepiness at once.

When he put on his clothes and came to the common room, Hermione and Daisy were already waiting for him there.

"Sean, you're awake!" Hermione's face was filled with nervousness. "Oh my God, my God, it's a storm! I originally wanted to wake you up, but luckily, you woke up on your own -"

She seemed a little incoherent.

Sean was a little excited now. He took a deep breath and said, "Did you see lightning?"

"No, I've been staring outside. It's just raining now, there's no thunder or lightning yet." Daisy on the side replied quickly.

The storm is coming, an important step in becoming an Animagus.

The moment lightning breaks through the sky, immediately head to the place where you buried the crystal vial. If you complete all the above steps correctly, you will find a mouthful of blood-red potion inside.

"I wonder if there will be thunder and lightning today..." Sean also became anxious at this moment.

Several people couldn't sit still in the common room. They went to the exit on the first floor near the basement and found a floor-to-ceiling window that could fully see the weather outside.

"Lightning, lightning..." Daisy's eyes widened, her hands clasped together and she stared out the window.

At the moment she was chanting, a dazzling bolt of lightning pierced the sky!

"Let's go!" Sean rushed to the underground classroom first.

He quickly came to the room and opened the stone chamber. The crystal vial was still lying there quietly, and inside, there happened to be a mouthful of red potion.

The steps are correct!

Sean picked up the potion and turned around. Hermione had just locked the door and was running over panting.

He handed the ring to the girl: "I'm going."

Just as he was about to get into the expanded hole of the ring, Hermione and Daisy each took one of his hands and shook it hard.

They didn't speak, and their faces wanted to show encouragement as if they were waiting for you to return victoriously, but in the end they turned into worries.

"Don't worry." Sean squeezed their hands, and when he came to the ring space expanded by the Traceless Stretch Spell, his face had turned into the most serious expression.

"It's about to begin..."

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