Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 369 The Curse of Conflict

Every spell has its purpose.

This is the preface written on the title page of the textbook "Standard Spells: Elementary".

With each new spell Moon learned, his understanding of the phrase deepened.

The same applies to the curse on the notebook in my hand now.

"What the hell are you looking at?"

Noticing that Moon's gaze was fixed on the notebook, Hermione tilted her head and leaned over to look at the words she had just written.

"Flocks of birds, is there something wrong with this spell?"

Hermione remembered clearly that it was when Hufflepuff students came to sign up and fill out the spell while she was having dinner in the Great Hall.

"A problem? Of course not."

Hermione clearly didn't believe Moon's words.

Because she had never seen Moon look at a spell for so long.

According to Moon's previous learning methods, it was extremely rare for him to stare at a spell for more than three minutes.

"If you don't want to tell me, that's fine, but I still have to tell you this basic information."

Hermione was very dedicated and responsible.

After clearing her throat, she began to tell Moon all the information she had recorded over the past two days.

Moon, on the other hand, focused all his attention on the "flocks of birds".

The source of this spell was Susan Bornes of Hufflepuff School.

She is in the same grade as Moon and also achieved excellent exam results last year.

She ranked fourth in the grade, behind only Moon, Hermione, and Malfoy.

Moon's most vivid memory of the little witch was from the opening banquet.

According to Moon's own understanding, the Burns family is also a very famous pure-blood wizarding family in Britain.

Moreover, Susan Burns' aunt held a very high position in the Ministry of Magic.

The fact that they brought out this kind of magic spell, which is not found in textbooks, to participate in the experiment clearly shows that they had their own considerations.

Of course, what Moon should pay attention to is not Susan Burns herself.

Rather, it is this spell that can help Moon overcome the difficulties he is currently facing.

According to the information Hermione gathered, [Flock of Birds] is a summoning support spell.

After casting the spell, a flock of birds can be summoned from the tip of the staff.

Beginners typically summon small bird species such as sparrows and robins.

There were fewer than 10 of them, and the duration was very short, only about 1 to 2 minutes.

From the above description, Moon knew that the main purpose of [Flock of Birds] was to create chaos, interfere with the enemy's vision, or interrupt the enemy's spell casting process.

This is exactly the effect Moon wanted to achieve in Quiet Blue City.

Although he has already learned the [Fiendfire Spell], Moon is currently unable to control the range of this dark magic.

Therefore, "flocks of birds" is clearly the more appropriate choice.

Of course, to make the spell more effective, Moon planned to add a little something extra to it.

Flocks of birds in flight + Blazing flames

The two spells combined, even if not as powerful as the Fiendish Curse, were enough to disrupt the guards in Serene Blue City.

"Are you even listening to me?"

I noticed that Moon's gaze was still fixed on that page.

Hermione pouted, looking angry.

"Of course, how about scheduling the evaluation next week?"

Moon was startled by the little witch's sudden high-pitched voice and quickly responded.

"I'm not asking about the evaluation timeline, but rather how you plan to arrange these people?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, but I think we can use the time after dinner to conduct the evaluations one by one in the auditorium. Professor Flitwick will also come to provide guidance, which will make our process faster."

Hermione's expression softened slightly when she heard that Moon really did have a next step in his plan.

"Okay, I thought you really left the work to me all by yourself."

"How could that be? I've already thought of all the plans. You'll be in charge of the first half of the information gathering, and I'll be in charge of the second half of the spell evaluation. That's a reasonable time arrangement, isn't it?"

Hearing Moon's explanation, Hermione nodded in agreement without even realizing it.

Although she hasn't yet been involved in more important work, the thought of working in such a complex experiment is a rare experience.

"Okay, I'll continue to compile the statistics, but you also need to arrange the evaluation as soon as possible. I estimate that more and more people will sign up, and it will definitely pile up in one go."

It's only been a week since school started, and more than a hundred young wizards have already come to Hermione to register.

Given the timeframe set by Professor Flitwick, the number will certainly increase.

Hermione greeted them and then returned to her dorm with her laptop.

She needs to rest well recently and prepare carefully for tomorrow's work.

Moon, however, kept the phrase "flock of birds" in mind.

His next task was to figure out how to combine this spell with [Blazing Flames].

If you want to practice fire magic, you obviously can't do it indoors.

Especially in an old building like Hogwarts that's over a thousand years old.

Even the slightest spark could ignite the entire room.

Therefore, the most suitable place for Moon to practice this spell is the Black Lake, which has an open body of water.

After his classes ended on Thursday afternoon, Moon went to the place where he had practiced spells with the giant squid last year.

Moon originally had no intention of disturbing this big guy.

But as Moon's practice of spells became more and more elaborate.

The giant squid sensed the presence here and emerged from the black lake.

After observing the area and not finding any sign of Bouncy, the giant squid didn't even bother to greet Moon.

He simply floated lazily on the lake, watching Moon practice his spells.

Moon didn't exchange pleasantries with the giant squid; he was now pondering where he had gone wrong.

"That shouldn't be the case. Both spells are fine, but they just can't combine."

To combine the two spells, you must first master both spells.

[Blazing Flames] Moon has been practicing for almost a year.

It is very useful whether used to deal with the faithless or the court sorcerers who come to the island to steal.

It was through these practical experiences that Moon was able to silently unleash [Blazing Flames].

As for the "flock of birds," I only came into contact with it last night.

But after searching in the library, Moon had already obtained the detailed method of casting the spell.

After much practice, he is now able to summon three robins.

Moreover, it allows robins to fly more than 20 meters before landing steadily on the lake surface and disappearing.

After more than ten practice sessions, [Flock of Birds] has reached the upper limit that Moon can currently practice.

He can now summon 10 robins, and the spell lasts for 5 minutes.

Although the spell's effect is short-lived, according to the book, it is far beyond the capabilities of a beginner.

But before Moon could even feel proud, reality gave him another harsh lesson.

Learning a single spell is relatively simple.

However, combining [Blazing Flames] with [Flocks of Flying Birds] becomes incredibly difficult.

These two spells, when combined, will create a magical conflict.

Even if Moon uses both hands to control two wands and cast spells on each one.

The summoned birds will explode instantly, sometimes shooting flames a long distance.

Fortunately, this is Black Lake; otherwise, Moon could not have imagined the extent of the disaster he would have caused.

"Birds flock!"

Whoosh!
He tried casting both spells simultaneously once more. The instant the incantation was finished, the wand in his left hand was flung away.

Fortunately, the giant squid stayed nearby and extended a tentacle, immediately catching the wand that was about to fall into the black lake.

"It still doesn't work. What went wrong?"

Moon accepted the wand from the giant squid and expressed his gratitude.

I was just thinking about whether I should ask the giant squid for some pointers.

But after returning the wand, the big guy sank into the lake with a splash and disappeared without a trace.

"Forget it, I guess I'll just have to figure it out myself."

Just as Moon was preparing to conduct another experiment, a rustling sound came from the bushes in the distance.

"I knew it was you here. Are you practicing spells again?"

As the voices were spoken, Moon noticed a tall figure emerging from the bushes.

Hagrid walked over, holding a fishing rod in one hand and a small red plastic bucket in the other.

"Oh yes, good afternoon Hagrid, but it seems you've come at the wrong time. I've probably scared all the fish away."

Moon looked embarrassed as he spoke.

He made a huge commotion as soon as he started practicing his spells.

The giant squid has just left, so this area of ​​water has inevitably become a temporary vacuum for the fish.

"It's okay, I'm fine anyway. Maybe some brave guys will swim back."

Hagrid walked over and sat down on a nearby boulder.

Hook the bait and toss it in.

A thud.

As the bait entered the lake, Hagrid settled comfortably on a boulder to rest.

And Moon did not disappoint what he had just said.

Explosion, flames, flashes, smoke.
All sorts of strange sights have been born from the tip of his staff.

After the magical bird flew into Hagrid's fishing spot several times, the Forbidden Forest Guardian finally couldn't resist anymore.

"Alright, stop it now. Tell me, what kind of spell are you learning? Why are you making such a racket? Is it some kind of dark magic?"

Hagrid said this while pulling his hands back.

As the fishing line was reeled in, he discovered that the hook hidden beneath the surface of the water had long since disappeared.

The cause of this result was the "magic bird" that had just darted into the water.

Upon seeing this, Moon's cheeks flushed red, a rare occurrence for him.

"I'm very sorry, I just wanted to combine the two spells, one is a flock of birds, and the other is a raging fire."

"A combination of spells? You've already tackled something that difficult?"

Hagrid reattached the fishing line to the rod and looked at Moon in surprise.

"You're absolutely right, it is indeed very difficult, and I still have no clue what to do."

"I see." Hagrid said, glancing at the fishing rod in his hand.

"Although I don't know what you want to do, have you thought about using other methods instead of casting spells at the same time?"

"Other methods?"

Moon didn't react for a moment.

“That’s right. Just like when I go fishing, I always have to prepare my tools first, and then throw the bait into the water before I have a chance to catch fish. So why don’t you try letting the birds catch the already lit object?”

"A bird carrying fire?"

Hagrid's words made Moon understand immediately.

He's overcomplicated things.

Combining the effects of two spells is simply beyond his current capabilities.

Moreover, Moon's immediate attempt to forcibly merge two spells inevitably led to conflict.

According to Hagrid's method, it's equivalent to turning the magic trick into a two-step process.

Step 1: First, use [Blazing Flames] to ignite the combustibles.

Step 2: Summon a bird to carry the flammable material to the designated destination.

Although this takes longer to cast the spell, it is easier to do so and the effect is not diminished.

Moon only needed a moment to think it over before he understood the key point.

After three attempts, they successfully got the two birds to lift the burning stick and land on the Black Lake.

"Hagrid, I must say, you are a true genius."

Watching the flames die down on the lake, Moon exclaimed in genuine admiration.

"Oh, don't say that. Actually, I just have more life experience. If you like fishing, you might be able to think of that too."

Hagrid said something very modestly.

"Anyway, you've solved a big problem for me, so maybe I can buy you a drink tonight."

"No, of course. Although the school rules don't explicitly state it, I might be allowed to come less often."

Hagrid initially wanted to refuse because of Moon's student status.

But when he thought about how the little lion in front of him had opened a magic shop in Diagon Alley, where every inch of land was precious, he had no more worries.

In fact, it wasn't just Hagrid; anyone in the school who knew about the Scarlet Moon Shop knew that Moon's net worth had already surpassed that of the average Hogwarts staff.

So that evening, Moon followed Hagrid to the Forbidden Forest cabin.

They rented 20 owls from the school and brought back a whole case of rum from the Three Broomsticks pub in Hogsmeade.

Hagrid cooked it himself; it's unclear where this specialty dish came from.

Every time Moon took a bite, he had to use a softening spell to process the food again before he could bite into it.

“Ya Ya, let’s thank Moon for his hospitality together.”

Tooth also got a glass of rum, and upon hearing Hagrid's voice, it barked softly at Moon.

"You don't have to be so polite~"

Moon happily raised his glass to Hagrid and Tooth.

However, he was drinking a special sparkling beverage.

This was specially prepared for Moon by Ms. Romstad and was given to him free of charge.

"By the way, how are Norbert and Louie doing? I actually miss them a bit."

After finishing a bottle of wine, Hagrid, in a daze, asked Moon about his former pet.

"Don't worry, they are all doing very well. Norbert is already nearly 20 feet tall, and Louie is being cared for every day."

Although Moon is not currently on Star Ember Island, he entrusted the tribal shaman to look after the two magical creatures before he left.

Since the houses in the tribe could no longer accommodate the little fire dragon, Noberti came to the cave on the lava mountain.

Every day, the tribe would provide it with a feast containing various kinds of fish and game.

As for Lu Wei, he was temporarily assigned by Moon to guard the Star Ember Island vault.

Actually, he originally wanted to bring the three-headed dog along.

But considering that Luwei's strange appearance would inevitably attract the attention of the Federation wizards, Moon had no choice but to leave it on the island.

"Well, if I could, I'd really like to see them."

Seeing Hagrid's genuine emotions, Moon felt embarrassed to refuse him.

However, Moon has not yet attempted to bring anyone back to the other world.

Therefore, he dared not make any guarantees.

However, after resolving this federal incident, Moon may be able to attempt related experiments.

If it were truly possible to transport people across worlds, then Moon's perilous situation in another world would certainly improve.

Not only can the magic of Hogwarts be quickly copied to Starfall Isle, but Moon will also no longer have to worry about the so-called Holy Church's threat.

"Don't worry, if possible, I'll find a way to let you meet."

(End of this chapter)