Chapter 22 [Modern Magic and Ancient Magic]

"Why do the magic we use always shoot out in the form of directional beams?" Rock asked curiously.

Flitwick pondered for a moment and told a story.

"You know, I was once a duel champion." The old goblin half-blood did not forget to brag about his achievements when telling the story.

"I am very keen on dueling competitions. I think there is nothing more exciting for wizards than duels."

"But magic duels a long time ago were not as exciting as they are now. At that time, wizards had to recite complicated spells and cast spells for a long time on the spot..."

"This one shouted 'I will move a mountain to crush you to death', and the other shouted 'Then I will move a bigger mountain to crush you to death!' The duels between wizards at that time were so ridiculous."

"Until one day, a young man came to the duel competition with his 'weapon to eliminate you'."

"Simple, ordinary, high This is what the wizards thought of him at the time. He relied on this spell to kill his way through the game. "

"He was like a meteor, breaking everyone's cognition."

The coffee on the table automatically flew into Flitwick's hands. He took a sip and continued, "I know that many young wizards prefer to measure magic with absolute destructive power."

"But in fact, it doesn't take such a great power to defeat a person."

And the wizarding world doesn't have so many people to carry out wars that require large-scale destruction, so naturally there is no need for magic with significant destructive power.

"Those powerful spells have become obstacles to the progress of wizards. Its threshold is so high that many young wizards may not use a few spells in their lifetime."

Flitwick also smiled and took Dumbledore as an example: "You know, the modern spell system actually narrows the distance between ordinary wizards and top wizards."

"If everyone uses ancient spells, then others will never catch up with great wizards like Dumbledore in their lifetime."

Rock understood what Flitwick meant.

This directional beam spell comes from the modern spell system, and this way of using it greatly reduces the threshold for using magic.

And it is efficient enough, easy to learn, and most importantly, it is enough for wizards.

"Why don't some existing magics have this problem? There are even some spells that are in between. Whether to release the beam depends on the user, such as the spell: shock absorption and speed stop." Rock continued to ask.

Flitwick was also a little helpless. He knew that a smart little wizard like Rock would ask some tricky questions.

"The formation of the magic system must trace back to its history of existence."

"Among modern spells, most of the magic was gradually invented after the use of the 'beam' you mentioned."

"But some spells have evolved slowly from ancient spells. Some have evolved more thoroughly, while others are difficult to change."

Rock continued, "The difficult to change one is the Patronus Charm?"

Flitwick was stunned: "Yes, it is the Patronus Charm. It is very old and has a high threshold."

"This is a very difficult spell. Have you tried to practice it?"

"I have learned it."

Flitwick was a little numb, but he soon reacted: This is a good thing. The Patronus Charm is very meaningful. It often represents a person's good and evil tendencies.

It is definitely good news to be able to cast the Patronus Charm.

Flitwick also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. To be honest, it is a good thing for students to have good talents.

But if he, as a teacher, does not guide the other party to the right path, but instead lets the other party go astray, then this matter will definitely be like a needle piercing his heart.

And the Patronus Charm is equivalent to the identity card of the white wizard.

With this ID card, Flitwick dared to talk about some more dangerous magic more boldly.

"Professor, do you know how to practice ancient magic?" Rock still had the idea of ​​archaeology.

Flitwick shook his head: "I have actually chased the shadow of ancient magic."

"I came to Hogwarts to teach partly for this reason. Legend has it that Hogwarts was once the stronghold of ancient magic."

"But learning ancient magic requires unimaginable qualifications."

"But..." Flitwick thought for a while and said, "Maybe you have this talent."

"You are indeed the best little wizard I have ever seen since I started teaching."

Flitwick imagined Rock learning ancient magic, and he was also a little excited. He had long wanted to see the power of ancient magic in a duel!

After Flitwick thought of it, he immediately waved his wand in the air.

Soon, a house elf apparated to the spell classroom, listened to Flitwick's words, and sent Rock's books to his dormitory.

"I can't stop a young wizard from Ravenclaw from pursuing knowledge, so what I can do as the headmaster is to give him a push."

"Come on, follow me to the headmaster's office. Dumbledore knows something about ancient magic."

...

"Cockroach pile!" Flitwick shouted.

The gargoyle jumped aside after hearing the command, and the wall behind it split in half, revealing a spiral staircase that slowly moved upwards.

"Cockroach pile?" Rock was a little surprised, "I'm a fan of chocolate frogs. Cockroach pile is too sweet. I thought only laymen would eat it."

While talking, Rock walked into the spiral staircase and then looked at Flitwick: "Professor, aren't you going with me?"

Flitwick shook his head: "I have asked the house elves to explain the situation to Dumbledore. I still have a third-grade spells class next. If it's late, the little wizards will be waiting anxiously."

"Don't worry, Dumbledore is a very gentle wizard, don't be too restrained..."

Before Flitwick finished speaking, the spiral staircase had already risen.

...

On the castle.

Today, Dumbledore is still counting the many mistakes he has made in his life.

Dumbledore has always had a thorn in his heart - that is, his former student Voldemort. It was Dumbledore who brought him from the orphanage to the magical world.

At that time, Voldemort had learned to use magic to harm Muggles in the orphanage without a teacher.

Dumbledore was very angry about this, so he chose to suppress Voldemort with violence.

It was this improper handling that made Dumbledore very regretful.

After Tom went astray, he kept reflecting on himself, thinking that he should have done better at the beginning, instead of choosing violence to fight violence, so that he taught Tom what "magic is power".

However, Dumbledore also knew that he was just an ordinary teacher at the time, and Voldemort's psychological problems were not something he could easily solve.

After all, the other party had begun to bully other children in the orphanage when he was very young.

Dumbledore knew this very well, but he just liked to take all the blame on himself, and then immersed himself in regret and remorse alone.

This problem may have occurred when he defeated Grindelwald, no, even earlier, maybe when his sister died.

...

Arrived at the top of the academy.

The principal's office.

As soon as Rock entered, he was greeted by old Dumbledore.

"Long time no see, Mr. Anderson. Are you satisfied with your life in Hogwarts?"

Dumbledore raised his head and looked at Rock, his eyes full of relief.

Look at this little wizard!

Talented, charming, and loved.

He is so similar to the little wizard he once was.

But this time Dumbledore thought that he would do better than before, and Rock was much better than Tom.

"Not bad, it would be even better if someone could give me a chocolate frog." Rock shamelessly asked for snacks.

Dumbledore smiled.

For a moment, Dumbledore stared at Rock in front of him and thought of his dead relatives.

It would be great if his sister Ariana's regret could be made up, he thought.