Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 427, Section 425: Happy Memories
"You and Dumbledore encountered Dementors?"

Professor McGonagall's face hardened again.

Because wizards always appear smaller in the mirror, Professor McGonagall's seriousness didn't intimidate Sheehan; instead, it intrigued him.

"No, Professor."

Sheehan saw the smaller version of Professor McGonagall relax her brow.

"So...why do you want to learn the Guardian Charm? Where did you learn about this charm?"

Professor McGonagall was usually a man of few words, but these times she always seemed to want to get to the bottom of things.

"The Spells of Defense and Deterrence," Professor. An eighteenth-century work on spells by Catullus Spanger.

The above describes a guardian spell existing to drive away dark creatures… Page 68, line 6.

Sheehan recalled.

He has always been in the habit of reading a lot of books.

During his nearly two years at Hogwarts, he read enough books to circle the castle at least once.

"Yes, so you should know that it's a very difficult spell."

Professor McGonagall said softly. Her child's fascination with magic always pleased her.

"I think it shouldn't be too difficult for you."

Sheehan looked at Professor McGonagall in the mirror.

"Of course. Come to my office tomorrow."

Professor McGonagall's face disappeared.

The tabby cat in the mirror started licking its fur again.

Night began to reveal its tranquility, and apart from Sheen's breathing, there was no other sound from the school hospital.

Sheen looked at the book "Defense and Deterrence Spells" by the magic lantern by the window. After some time, he seemed to think the light was too dim, so he turned his gaze to the fireplace.

His vision suddenly became blurry—because it was covered by a Ravenclaw phantom.

He watched as Ravenclaw beckoned with his finger, and the fireplace bounced over, finally settling beside him to illuminate the dim, yellowed pages of his book.

In his daze, he blinked, and Ravenclaw had vanished.

When he turned back, the fireplace was indeed partially lodged in front of his bed.

[You have practiced a magical transformation at the master level, master proficiency +300]

Sheen was somewhat stunned as his proficiency in magical transformation increased by one-tenth.

This is...

Is this a second use of Ravenclaw's memory?
LaVinecrown as a substitute player?

Hmm... it's highly likely that the memories have been integrated into the second stage.

I don't know how common this phenomenon is.

Sheen's lips curled into a smile, and at the same time, an owl, its feathers dusted with snowflakes, perched on the window of the school hospital.

Sheen waved his hand, and under the influence of the Staffless Silent Levitation Charm, the window opened.

A brown owl cautiously hopped to Sheen's bedside, nestled against the fireplace, and shook its wings, causing cotton-like snowflakes to flutter down.

Sheen cleaned up his wet bedding and floor, and soon, with the warm glow of the fireplace, the owl, who had been cooing, joined Sheen in reading.

It is obvious that when humans face inhuman evil like Dementors, they must use abilities they may never have needed before.

The guardian spirit is that secret self, lying dormant within until it is awakened when needed, and now it must be revealed.

The secret self...

Sheehan knew that Professor Snape's Patronus was a doe, Harry's was a stag, and Hermione's was an otter. What qualities did these traits of wizards reveal?
He wrote down the problem in his notebook, and then thought of something else.

Many people know that Dumbledore's Patronus is a phoenix;
But... Grindelwald's guardian spirit is also a phoenix.

Just like Professor Snape and Lily Potter's Patronus.

What's even more interesting is that Nymphadora Tonks' patron saint was originally a hare, but in 1996, her patron saint became a wolf, exactly like Lupin's.

The guardian deity represents the wizard's happiest memories, and perhaps this is why the wizard's guardian deity exhibits such a special pattern.

Sheen was like a meticulous scholar, faithfully recording all aspects of magic.

Then, he opened the book again:

The Patronus Charm, an ancient and mysterious spell, summons a magical guardian spirit, a reflection of all the wizard's most positive emotions.

Using the Patronus Charm is very difficult; many sorcerers and wizards are unable to conjure a complete, physical Patronus, which usually takes the form of the animal with which it is most compatible.

You may not believe it, but you'll never truly know what your guardian spirit looks like unless you actually summon it.

Logically, Shin's guardian deity should be consistent with his Animagus form.

The problem is that he has many Animagus forms.

This made him even more excited for learning the Guardian Charm tomorrow.

While the owl melted the snow by the fire, Sheen had already fallen asleep. The brown owl tilted its head, flew out the window, and then closed it with its claws.

……

The weather was unchanged the next morning, except it was damp and windy.

A notice was posted on the bulletin board of every common room saying that the Hogsmeade trip was about to begin.

In the Transfiguration office, Professor McGonagall stared at a silver kitten figurine. She turned around, and there was a knock on the door.

"professor."

"That's what the little wizard outside said."

"Come in, child."

Professor McGonagall said.

The learning of the Patronus Charm began quickly; Sheehan had barely stood in front of the blackboard in the Transfiguration office when Professor McGonagall began her explanation.

"Watch carefully, child."

The spell I'm about to demonstrate is a very advanced form of magic—far beyond the level of an ordinary wizard.

This is the Guardian Angel Spell. If performed correctly, it will conjure a guardian spirit.

It is the nemesis of some dark creatures—a guardian, a shield between wizards and dark monsters.

Professor McGonagall got straight to the point.

She waved her wand, and wisps of mist rose around her, through which a silver-white cat leaped and moved.

Sheehan stared curiously at the cat, listening as Professor McGonagall continued:
"Each guardian spirit is unique to the wizard who created it."

To summon a guardian spirit, a wizard needs to chant a spell, and at this time, you must concentrate all your thoughts on a particularly pleasant moment for the spell to take effect.

Professor McGonagall waved her wand again, and the cat vanished.

She stared at Sheen, remaining silent for a moment.

What happy memories will this child have?
What pleasant memories might he have that would allow him to summon his guardian spirit?

Minerva McGonagall was extremely curious, but before the experiment, she had something to explain.

(End of this chapter)