Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 40: Vast Magic
Everything about magic was new and interesting to Sheen.

Even the history of magic, which young wizards complain about, is like this.

Sheen was eager to explore the vampire hunter's past.

Investigate the wrongdoings committed by this group of vampire hunters.

To explore why Article 12 of the "Guideline on the Treatment of Non-Wizards as Half-Humans" makes this profession illegal.

The fascinating nature of history captivated Sheehan, and this focus remained until nightfall.

Sheen lay flat on the four-cornered bed.
The story of Gifford Ordon flashed through my mind.

He was a famous giant slayer, becoming a local hero for killing the giant Hanges of Upper Barnton.

She is also one of the characters in the Chocolate Frog card game.

The number of giants in the 15th century was far greater than in the present.
Therefore, someone like Ordon is needed to limit the number of giants and protect the wizarding world.

Werewolves, vampires, fairies, evil spirits, trolls...

Sheen's mind couldn't help but wander through the epic tales of wizards.
Imagine wizards wielding wands and chanting spells, embarking on a magnificent adventure in this land of magic.

His breathing gradually stabilized; the Hogwarts breeze felt like an invisible hand.

Turn to the page in the book "History of Magic" that is covered with Sheehan's notes:
Miranda was a witch who attended Hogwarts.
She not only couldn't understand the outdated textbooks at Hogwarts at the time,

As the youngest member of the family, her older sisters also loved to tease her.
Finding it difficult for others to listen to what he was saying, the angry little wizard invented the Bat Spirit Spell.

She once used this spell on her sister and vowed to write an accurate and easy-to-understand book.

[Bashida Bashat's annotation:]

Magic, always embracing the wizard's belief, is so generous to wizards who meet the conditions that any wizard can create such miracles.

Sheen's notes were crossed out and revised repeatedly, until only three powerful words remained in the end:
Magic, Infinite Possibilities.
(Magic, infinite possibilities).

……

Sheen had also fantasized about how he would cherish such an opportunity when magic, such a miracle, came his way.

Finally, his answer was—well, I need to learn it thoroughly.

Emerging from the library once again, the weekend had quietly slipped away.

Sheen was carrying a large stack of books, and the moonlight was as beautiful as the night he received his college acceptance letter.

He could always understand why Hermione always carried so many books—

Because there is still so much to learn.

However, he only has a short weekend to spare.

This was barely enough for him to get a rough overview of the history of magic.

As for the brilliant astronomy, he only glimpsed a hidden corner in the history of magic.

That is, divination and prophecy.

This led him to roughly read through all thirteen books on astronomy.
He eventually found some clues in an old book that Mrs. Pince had solemnly handed to him.

Wizards use astronomy to connect the universe with themselves and to find inspiration in magic.
The magic that wizards most want to explore always ultimately returns to the vastness of the universe.

Prophecy, destiny, time and space... will all eventually be submerged in the brilliant galaxy.

Sheehan's passion emanated from within; as he read the words from the book, his thoughts surged like the flames in a fireplace.
Hidden in the Forbidden Forest is a tribe of centaurs who predict the future by observing the stars;
Far away in Azkaban, Sirius Black eked out a living, consumed by regret.

His name, Sirius, also known as "Black Dog Star," corresponds to his Animagus and reveals his reliability and loyalty.

Sheen harbored a vague suspicion:

That is the power of magic, which doesn't only exist in bursting spells, swirling cauldrons, or wondrous creatures...

It has existed for so long, even before the history of wizards.

Astronomy, one of the deepest parts of magic, is so profound that it is associated with words like fate.

Sheen carefully kept the old book in his bag. In all his available time, he practically lived a life of going back and forth between the practice room and the library.

And the book he read the most was this old book.

The only regret is that

He couldn't fully understand the book, and sometimes waiting for the centaur teacher to come to class was agonizing.
Sheehan even wondered if he could get in touch with him beforehand.

Professor Snape spent the entire weekend in the cellar, so Sheen was unable to brew any potions.

But every loss has its gain; his spell proficiency has reached a whole new level.

[Levitation Spell: Beginner Level (21/900)]

【Fluorescent Charm: Beginner Level (19/900)】

【Cleansing Charm: Apprentice Level (297/300)】

[Advanced: Three beginner-level spells can unlock beginner-level titles in the field of spells]

[Spellcasting Talent: Green]

Sheen took his wand out of his bag; by now he had almost fully recovered.

With a little time left before curfew,
He arrived at the door of the hidden room.
The moment the owl image appeared, a noisy sound rang out:

"Little wizard! Clever little wizard! Answer my question!"

Sheen waited quietly for its question. Although Justin's plan had failed, the owl portrait was now turning a blind eye to their comings and goings.

Sheen can still get in even if he doesn't answer.

"On the tranquil riverbank, a wise and beautiful Ravenclaw emerged. Where, then, is this lakeside located?"

The pure white owl put the parchment back under its claws and looked at Sheen with considerable confidence.

"The highlands and valleys of Scotland."

Sheen paused for a few seconds to think before calmly giving his answer.

"How did you-"

The owl's tiny pince-nez glasses slowly descended, its flapping motion froze, and the sky-blue door gradually came into view.

"Thank you."

Before the owl image disappeared, Sheen whispered a thank you.

The Ravenclaw lady may have left behind more than just that tiara.

In fact, the location of Hogwarts, the name of Hogwarts, and even the spiral staircase of Hogwarts are all related to this beautiful and intelligent lady.

Her wisdom and ideas are integrated into this castle.

So much so that the strange owl portrait she left behind didn't seem out of place to Sheehan.

“We heard you, Sheen.”

As soon as they entered the practice room, Justin and Hermione surrounded them, each carrying a magic lantern.

Sheen was a little surprised that they had studied so late today, but then he saw the expectant look in their eyes.

"Okay, this is a story about the four founders..."

Sheen’s voice rang out steadily.

Justin said "Cool," then lit his wand and sat down around Sheehan.

Hermione lit her wand as well, and the two of them sat up straight in their chairs, their breathing gradually becoming quieter.

"Godric Gryffindor, it is believed that he was born over a thousand years ago in some moorland in western England."
This wasteland was later named after him—Godrick Valley;
As for Ms. Hufflepuff, the generally accepted explanation is that she came from Wales, which has open valleys.
That place is known for its expertise in food-related spells;
As for Mr. Slytherin and Ms. Ravenclaw…

(End of this chapter)