Chapter 53

"'13 Ways to Transfer Souls'? Remember when I was playing devil's advocate, Lovegood also said that only wizards who are too weak in transfiguration will try to transfer souls."

Devereux struggled to put a book that was as big as half his body back on the shelf.

He patted the stain on his hand.

Devereaux held his forehead.

"Devereaux, are you a wizard after all?"

Now he is in the Restricted Section of Hogwarts.

to be honest.

Even though it has been a year since I came to this magical world.

Devereux still wasn't used to having everything magically solved.

For example, he should have used the floating spell just now.

"But I have to say, if I were asked to beat Malfoy, I would rather do it myself."

Devereaux turned his gaze to the bookshelf.

The restricted area is located in the deepest part of the library.

There isn't much sunlight here.

The bookshelves are filled with all kinds of ancient books.

Not a speck of dust can be seen on the spines of some books.

And some are full of yellow sand.

Maybe the themes are different.

Show some special effects.

But most of the book covers have turned yellow.

Severe edge wear.

There are several old wooden tables placed between the bookshelves.

The table was strewn with parchment, quills, and inkwells.

What is the difference between this place and the normal area?

Devereux thinks it's actually not bad.

The most important thing is that there is really no one else inside except him.

Of course.

Books in here.

Will be more spiritual.

Some books on the bookshelf occasionally make a slight rustling sound.

As if whispering.

Just like Devereaux had heard the wand and broomstick talking before.

The books here are also talking intermittently.

Devereux listened carefully.

I find that most of them seem to be constantly calling themselves to read their whispers.

The corners of Devereux's mouth twitched.

These are my favorite books.

He wouldn't dare touch it at all.

Whose book is so willing to be read by others?

There must be a ghost!

This time.

The first target of Devereux's search was a powerful spellbook.

After all, Devereaux doesn't have any absolute attack methods now.

Even if you can't find the curse book containing the Unforgivable Curse.

But it would also be nice to find a poison spell book.

As everyone knows.

According to the degree of negative impact caused by the spell, black magic spells can be roughly divided into three categories:

The first category is the relatively harmless jinxes.

For example, the stun spell and obstacle spell used by Devero before.

It will not cause any physical harm to the person under the spell.

The second category is poison spells that will cause a certain degree of pain or harm.

The most famous example is Ginny's best bat-spirit charm.

Devereux wanted to learn this most, too.

He wanted to use this trick against Malfoy.

Remake a classic.

In addition, the second thing I want to learn is to play with the front teeth.

Devereux also wants to try Hermione...

Oh, forget it.

That's too bad.

Thinking of Devereux giving himself a little slap in the face.

The thought was hell.

It's better to leave the pain to Malfoy.

The third category is curses that can cause intense or even irreversible pain or harm to people.

The most famous of them are the three unforgivable curses.

It was also what Devereux hoped to learn most.

But Quirrell said before that he would demonstrate these three spells in class.

So Devereux was not so anxious.

Focus on other spells.

And after a powerful spell.

Devereux also wanted to find some books on invisibility.

Previously in the Room of Requirement.

Although Riddle, who possessed the [Wild of Knowledge], gave him the method of using the Disguise Curse.

But Devereux has been using it for a while.

I think there are still some flaws.

For example, it cannot be cast instantly.

That way in some cases.

Devereux easily falls into passivity.

The night before yesterday, when Devereaux wanted to go to a secret passage that the Weasley twins had mentioned to him.

Almost because of this problem.

Caught by Falch.

By the way it was four o'clock in the morning.

(Devereux doesn't know why Fletcher is still awake.)

but.

Forehead.

Devereaux wandered around the forbidden book section.

I haven't found any books on invisibility.

Instead, I found a large empty bookshelf in one place.

There isn't a book on it.

Very strange.

But Devereux was busy looking for books on invisibility.

I didn't care.

That's after this.

It's those transfiguration books that Devereux was reading just now.

to be honest.

Transfiguration is Devereaux's weakest link right now.

It’s also the only class Devereaux will take next week with other first graders.

After all, he can turn a match into anything else.

But that can only be achieved by using microstructure deformation technology.

That is to say, these things learned in class.

In fact, Devereaux's mastery may not be much better than that of top academics like Hermione.

In this case, go to the upper-division courses.

Just looking for abuse.

And Professor McGonagall would never allow it.

So Devereaux didn't take this upper-division course.

By the way, the other subject is History of Magic.

Devereaux put his thoughts away.

Wandering in the forbidden book area again.

to be honest.

This is actually not a good choice.

Because Mrs. Pince is always watching him from behind.

Forehead.

It may have been Devereaux's suspicious behavior that caught her attention.

Although Devereux showed her the note from Snape allowing the borrowing.

But Mrs. Pince seemed to be very distrustful of the student's remarks.

Be sure to use magic to check whether the signature is signed by the professor himself.

At this time.

Devereaux just understood.

Why did Snape write with a quill before?

I also had to sign it for him personally.

It turns out the librarian will check.

No problem at all at the end.

Mrs. Pince suspiciously placed Devereaux in the restricted book section.

Of course, it could also be simply because the museum is almost closed now.

Devereaux continued to scan the bookshelf dedicated to dark magic related to transfiguration.

...

"The Use of Vampire Formation in Object Transformation" by Walden Cruise.

"Vampire array can enhance the effect of transformation, making the transformation process more precise and lasting. It is a bit interesting, but not much, and it is not comprehensive. If you can meet a real vampire in the future, you can ask for advice on the next book."

"Methods to avoid deformation pain: a discussion of the feasibility of denervation", Alison Gray.

"Avoiding pain during the deformation process by cutting off nerves? This is too perverted. I would rather endure the pain than cut my brain open. What on earth is this senior thinking? Next book!"

"How to trace the origin of a deformed object", by Sebastian Mohr.

"Methods and techniques for tracking and identifying the original form of deformed objects. Well, it's quite interesting. There are many cases. Let's take a look. If nothing else tonight, I will choose you. Next book!"

A Guide to Reverse Metamorphosis of the Human Body, by Eleanor Black.

"How to turn living people into inanimate objects? Hey, this is a bit interesting. If you combine it with Moore's book, there may be many interesting ways to play."

...

It has to be said.

This Hogwarts really has a very deep foundation.

Devereaux has gone through three bookshelves.

He hasn't even finished reading the black magic books on transformation here.

It feels like there are even more transformation magic books than those published outside.

"Are these taboos the areas that inspire wizards' creative desires?"

Devereaux couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Then he walked to another bookshelf.

A corner.

Bang!

"Oops! Sorry!"

Devereaux bumped into someone and quickly apologized.

Several books in the man's hand were scattered on the floor.

Devereux rushed to help pick it up.

"The Secret Book of Forbidden Curses".

"Curse and Counter-Curse".

"The Hidden Power of Poison Spells."

...

Devereaux took a look.

They are books about black magic spells.

"Alexander, why are you here?"

Devereaux looked up sharply.

He met someone he never expected would appear here.

Slytherin fifth year student and prefect!

Marcus Flint!