Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 420: Mediocrity

Overall, it can be considered a good thing.

Legend has it that it was personally instructed by a wizard, or it was about profound ancient magic.

Sheen felt he had gained a lot.

"Huh—you're awake?"

Snape, who had been wearing a sneer, didn't laugh at this moment.

"Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall."

Sheen said.

"Tell us... what happened? Why were we cursed?"

Professor McGonagall asked sternly.

Sheen remained silent.

Theories about multiple Horcruxes, evil creations that were not destroyed, and the fact that Voldemort has finally returned...

He didn't think he was more capable than the professor; it was just that there were some things he couldn't say, and even less could others know.

"Professors, you're disturbing my patient! He needs to rest!"

Mrs. Pomfrey stormed over in a huff.

She is a dedicated healing wizard who treats all her patients with equal care.

The Minister of Magic is not allowed to cause a scene in her hospital.

"I understand, Bobby."

Professor McGonagall paused, and after Mrs. Pomfrey left, she pursed her lips and asked Sheehan,
"Tell me why you fainted..."

Her tone was no longer stern.

"I had a dream."

Sheen said honestly.

"What dream?"

Professor McGonagall asked.

"Ravenclaw's dream".

Sheen continued.

Snape, who had been silent all along, let out a suppressed sneer.

They can't even make up a lie...

"Go on."

Professor McGonagall glared at Snape and asked again.

"I found a book, a knowledge carrier in the form of a scroll, containing the wisdom left behind by Ravenclaw..."

Then I had a dream about Ravenclaw, and some new memories came to mind.

Sheen said slowly.

Where is the scroll?

Snape asked with a stern face.

"Disappeared."

Sheen answered.

"What exactly did Dumbledore tell you that made you willing to fabricate such an incredibly stupid lie?"

Snape's gaze was fixed on Sheehan, almost unblinking, as if it possessed physical weight and heat.

"You dreamed about Ms. Ravenclaw again?"

Professor McGonagall asked in surprise.

Snape's gaze was fixed on her almost instantly.

“Severus, it’s true.”

Professor McGonagall said earnestly.

Snape's expression froze.

"Yes, Professor, I have learned some things."

Sheen certainly learned something.

But more importantly, he grasped the essence of magic.

He had always had some questions:

Magic, a power that is always associated with gods, exists only in the legends of ancient wizards in this magical world.

Wizards never believe in gods, and their only mantra is Merlin.

Why is that?
For at least several thousand years, wizards did not develop a belief in gods.
Even some legends or stories?
But the truth is, none of these exist.

Ravenclaw says in his memory: Wizards only believe in themselves.

Ravenclaw said in his memory: Wizards are gods.

Now Sheen says: Wizards give birth to magic from their faith, and wizards who are obsessed with their faith are gods.

Why were ancient wizards more powerful than modern wizards?

Because magic at that time required greater power and was also more cruel.

Cruelty is so commonplace, and mediocrity is so easy to achieve.

Beyond cruelty, do wizards possess other beliefs that allow them to reach the very essence of magic? Ravenclaw said: "Extraordinary wisdom is the greatest wealth."

Sheen believed that the pursuit was for wisdom and knowledge.

Sheen thought, omniscience...that is, omnipotence.

The school hospital was very quiet, with melting snow turning into fine streams of water that flowed down the glass.

Professor McGonagall had no doubt; she knew the story of the owl portrait and its recent disappearance.

Snape, on the other hand, had a gloomy expression and seemed to be lost in thought.

Sheen raised his finger and gently hooked it, and a book fell in front of him.

[You practiced the Levitation Spell to master standard, proficiency +300]

The lack of a staff increased the difficulty of practice and forced Sheen to gain a deeper understanding of the principles of magic.

Fortunately, all of these can be found in Ravenclaw's memories.

This also means that Sheen's spell level will see a major breakthrough.

He's been stuck at the expert level for a long time.

"Spellcasting without a staff?"

Snape was taken aback, then stared intently at Sheehan.

Two seconds later, he threw down a few bottles of potions and strode away from the school hospital.

The answer was obvious, and he had no choice but to... believe it for the time being.

"Professor Snape."

Sheen suddenly spoke up to persuade him to stay.

Snape hurriedly turned back to look at Sheehan. He was in a slightly better mood; it seemed that the guy was still going to tell him.

"The Magic Hand Mirror, a variant of the two-way mirror, allows wizards to communicate face-to-face."

Sheen said.

"Ha—a boring creation."

Snape took the mirror that floated over, snorted, and felt a little better.

After he left, Professor McGonagall spoke:
“Very good, child. Hogwarts Castle holds countless secrets.”

Clearly, you've touched upon this secret part. Hmm, I imagine there are still many magical treasures to be discovered here.

Professor McGonagall's wrinkles smoothed out; she had received a satisfactory answer.

"But I mean, if you see Ravenclaw... how is Ms. Grey?"

she asked curiously.

"They lived in a small hut."

Sheen recalled.

"Oh, oh, that's really..."

Professor McGonagall sat down gently. She seemed to know a lot about Ms. Grey's past and listened to Sheehan's story with great interest.

She now had a mirror in her hand.

……

After March, the weather became much clearer, but every time they went outside, the biting cold wind still made the young wizards' hands and faces ache.

The owls couldn't deliver the message in time because the strong winds always blew them off course.

Justin always sent a brown owl to deliver messages to Sheehan—Mrs. Pomfrey didn’t allow them to always be in the school hospital.

The owl appeared soon after breakfast time, half of its feathers blown about by the wind.

Just as Justin tore Sheehan's letter down, the owl hurriedly flew away, clearly afraid of being sent out to deliver messages again.

"What did Sheen say?"

Hermione asked curiously.

"The plan can begin tomorrow."

Justin stared at the letter and read it aloud.

"Sheen has finally been discharged from the hospital?!"

Hermione covered her mouth.

"……No."

Justin's smile froze slightly.

"He's trying to run away again!"

Hermione gasped.

"In fact, Sheehan informed Ms. Pomfrey, and Ms. Pomfrey allowed him to come out once, even though he hadn't left the school hospital for more than a week."

Justin said as the letter said.

Hermione was suspicious, but ultimately accepted it.

This means they're going to kick Lockhart out.

This is for the good of all students...

They were thinking this way.

Let Lockhart teach for a few more years, and when Voldemort returns, they will only be able to try to defeat Voldemort with their "most charming smile".

(End of this chapter)