Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 104, Section 103: The Cursed Combination

There is no doubt that the Illusion Charm is a spell that is learned in higher grades.

Therefore, even Professor Flitwick was somewhat surprised when Sheen still decided to learn the spell.

His first thought was to go for a night stroll, but he quickly dismissed the idea—Mr. Green's law-abiding behavior was well-known.

Then there must be another explanation.

“Oh, child,”

Professor Flitwick smiled, his eyes narrowing.

"I had the same idea as you back then, to learn different combinations of spells and become a dueling master..."

Sheen's thoughts were immediately exposed, and he nodded, making Professor Flitwick smile even more.

"Duel, ah—I miss it so much, but if you're going to learn the Illusionary Body Charm, why not also learn the Whispering Charm?"

Professor Flitwick said with a smile.

The Silence Spell appears in Standard Spells: Beginner and its effect is to make a sound softer.

Sheen instantly realized how it should be paired with the Disillusionment Charm—one to eliminate sound, the other to eliminate sight.

"But let me see first what spells you've learned."

Professor Flitwick seemed very interested in Sheen's choice of spells.

“Show me what you’ve got, Mr. Green.”

Sheen nodded, then waved his wand.

After hearing the clear incantation, Professor Flitwick saw a robe in front of the wardrobe turn into a wild boar.

"A truly astonishingly advanced intermediate-level Transfiguration!"

Professor Flitwick's eyes were full of admiration.
"I'm glad you're using your talent in the right place."

The professor seemed to be implying something.

"Oh, then the Illusion Spell, the Curse Stops..."

Professor Flitwick jumped off his chair in the faculty lounge with some excitement.

"It's a wise choice, but why don't you do it?"

The professor's words left Sheen somewhat bewildered. He saw the professor wave his wand, and then a robe floated up and transformed into a shield above the wardrobe, blocking the professor's path. The professor waved his wand again, and the shield transformed into a spear.

"What did you see, Mr. Green?"

"A combination of the Levitation Charm and Transfiguration, Professor."

Sheehan seemed to have discovered a new continent. He immediately thought of the battle between Principal Dumbledore and Voldemort during the Ministry of Magic battle, when Dumbledore summoned a glass shield to block the Killing Curse and turned it into sand to attack Voldemort. This was a high-level spell combination.

But then he had some doubts.

"A wizard can't cast two spells at the same time, right?"

Professor Flitwick's voice was high-pitched, yet full of wisdom.

"But as far as I know, powerful wizards can cast two spells at the same time... Casting a spell requires three key elements: the correct wand movement, accurate spell pronunciation, and a highly focused intention."

To cast two spells simultaneously, a wizard must divide their attention in two, channeling magic into both spells at the same time—a tremendous challenge to the wizard's mind.

As Professor Flitwick spoke, he transformed the spear into a sword, which then circled around Sheen. At that moment, Sheen realized that the professor seemed to be casting two spells simultaneously.

His bright green eyes sparkled, and Professor Flitwick could easily read in them a thirst for knowledge.

So he transformed the sword into a robe, which fell into Sheen's hands.

"So you must be wondering how to cast two spells at the same time? Especially for a novice wizard... the silent spell, of course—"

The professor instructed Sheehan to cast a silent levitation spell on the teapot on the table, and then continued:
"If a wizard can cast spells with silent spells, then theoretically he can chant another spell while simultaneously casting a second spell with a silent spell..."

Another, more feasible, complementary technique is to first maintain a persistent magical effect, and then cast another immediate spell—try casting a glowing spell—Mr. Grimm.

Sheen kept the teapot from falling. He did notice that after he floated the teapot, he needed to expend much less magic power. At the same time, because he was skilled enough, he didn't focus all his attention on it.

"Lumos! (Flashing light!)"

Before the teapot fell, the tip of Sheen's wand glowed, but soon after, Sheen heard the sound of glass shattering.

"Amazing talent!"

Flitwick clapped his hands.
"The key is to provide different guidance for the two types of magic, Mr. Green."

Sheen seemed to be deep in thought. He sensed two different magical forces, especially the power of the Fluorescent Spell, which became entangled with the second magical force in an instant, leading to his failure.

“Skilled, Mr. Green, very skilled.”

Professor Flitwick blinked and then repaired the teapot as he went.

Sheen immediately realized that his proficiency with the Fluorescent Spell was still not high enough. He nodded silently.

If he is skilled enough, following the techniques the professor taught, could he use the Levitate Charm to snatch the opponent's wand and then immediately cast a Knockback Charm?
Or could you use a Levitate spell to throw a stone to distract the opponent, and then cast a Knockback spell?
Or, like the professor, use Transfiguration to modify the object and then use the Levitation Charm to attack?
Compared to a minor wizard who can only cast one spell, his combat power would be much higher.

Sheen did not believe he could cast two spells that required incantation at the same time, nor did he believe he could cast two continuous spells.

Even Professor Flitwick only started spinning the sword after the transformation was complete.

In fifth grade, Hermione mentioned that she couldn't cast the Disillusionment Charm on Harry while maintaining the Stunning Charm that kept the house-elf glittering.

This proves that the more difficult the spell, the lower the probability of it being cast simultaneously.

But even the Levitation spell combined with any other spell would significantly enhance his combat abilities.

Of course, compared to those profound magic spells, even if Sheen used two spells together, they might not work.

But what if Sheen becomes proficient in both of these advanced spells?

Indeed—you can never have too much knowledge!
Over the next period of time, Professor Flitwick explained the technique of the Disappearance Charm to Sheehan in detail. This is a spell that only fifth-year wizards learn, and its effect is to make a person invisible like a chameleon.

"Stand still."

The professor said with a smile.

Sheen stood silently, and then the professor walked over and tapped Sheen on the head with his wand, making Sheen look up curiously.

Then a strange, icy sensation flowed from where the wand struck throughout his body.

Sheen felt as if he were wrapped in an invisible film that slid over his skin like water, making him completely transparent.

He knew this must be the ultimate effect of the Disillusionment Charm—not only did he blend into the background, but his outline and shadow also disappeared, as if he were wearing an invisibility cloak.

(End of this chapter)