Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 428, Section 426: A Born Sun
Before you begin your studies, have you already learned about the origins of the Guardian Charm?

Professor McGonagall said.

Wizards' spells are not entirely baseless; wizards with a deeper understanding of magic possess even greater magical power.

This is something that is so easy to discover, yet it has not been widely applied.

Only a few highly accomplished wizards possess a clearer understanding of this.

If it were any other professor, they might have started teaching spells at this point—because young wizards often have difficulty realizing this and using it, but her children are always different.

Dumbledore was right; such children deserve a more special education.

“In the library, I found some woodblock prints. Based on the ancient woodblock prints and scrolls, I learned that guardian spells were already in use in ancient times.”

Therefore, people do not know who invented it, nor do they know exactly what it came about.

But this spell has long been associated with wizards who fight for noble causes—those who can summon physical Patronus gods are often elected as high-ranking officials in Wizengamor and the Ministry of Magic.

Sheen recalled the knowledge in his mind.

He did not simply copy the content from the book; instead, he offered his own insights and summaries.

"An unexpected answer."

Professor McGonagall paused, then smiled with satisfaction.

Have you heard the story of Ratched Dean?

She picked up a cup of black tea, and the rising steam rose into her eyes.

"Yes, Professor. Legend has it that Ratchedion was a dark wizard who believed that a witch named Eliana would be his ideal wife, so he wrote to her parents hoping they would support the marriage."

However, the witch Eliana's parents refused him. Ratchidion threatened to send Dementors to destroy the village unless they handed Eliana over to him.

The villagers decided to fight back bravely, and a battle eventually broke out.

The villagers' guardian spirits, including bears, wolves, and wild boars, withstood the relentless attacks of the Dementors, but gradually became outnumbered. The guardian spirits grew weaker, while the spellcasters either collapsed or scattered and fled.

At the last moment, a shy, young orphan stepped forward.

He was unable to participate in the battle before because the village elders believed his guardian spirit was too weak and useless.

But when his rat guardian spirit sprang from the tip of his wand, all the Dementors were repelled…

At this point, Sheen seemed to have realized something.

These are stories written in the Book of Spells, a practical book with a purple cover and gold border.

Sheen memorized the entire book.

"The power of the guardian spirit has nothing to do with its form; it only comes from the wizard's strength. You must always remember this, child."

Professor McGonagall said with satisfaction,

"Take a sip of pumpkin juice and continue."

Sheen picked up the pumpkin juice next to the silver kitten figurine and took a sip.

He knew Professor McGonagall didn't really like desserts, but he didn't know when it started, there were more candies and juices on the table.

"So, Ratchidion was enraged and decided to join the battle himself."

He attempted to summon his own guardian spirit to ward off the rat, the guardian spirit of Ilios.

However, he forgot that only the purest heart can summon a guardian spirit.

Thus, people witnessed for the first time the consequences of a wizard unworthy of summoning a guardian deity using this spell:
Maggots spewed from Ratchidon's wand and quickly devoured his body.

After speaking, Sheen fell into thought.

"This is actually a fallacy."

Many people with negative personality traits can also summon a mature guardian spirit; however, once a dark wizard uses this spell, most of them will still be devoured by the maggots that are spewed out.

This is also why dark wizards find it difficult to learn the Patronus Charm; of course, they don't need it anyway.

Professor McGonagall spoke slowly.

For a long time, only a very few dark wizards were able to use the Patronus Charm.

Sheen knew that among the Death Eaters, only Professor Snape could use it.

"Love can bring salvation, child."

This is the source of the Guardian Charm's power. To successfully use this magic, the caster must concentrate on recalling the happiest memory they can think of.

The stronger the pleasure derived from the memory, the more powerful the spell.

Professor McGonagall's voice was deep and powerful.
"Are you ready to learn the spell?" Sheen nodded quickly.

"Focus on your memories, the spell is—" Professor McGonagall raised her wand, "Patroubleshooter!"

A small silver cat appeared again.

The happiest memories...

Sheen recalled.

what is it then?

Is it the moment of escaping death, the moment the owl crashes through the window, or the moment of escaping from the orphanage?
“Treating God,” Sheehan repeated silently, “Treating God!”

Unfortunately, nothing happened.

Sheen stopped chanting the incantation, and his wrists stopped circling.

These memories were profound, yet they did not bring him intense joy.

He was not a wizard who was overly concerned with past suffering.

So, what are beautiful memories?

Minerva McGonagall did not interrupt Sheehan's reminiscence; she stood quietly to the side, the silver kitten already gone.

Or rather, right here.

When I took my first herbalism class... when I brewed my first potion... when I received a Christmas present...

"Call upon the gods and summon their protectors!"

Sheen shouted.

A cloud of silvery-white gas or smoke shot out from the tip of its wand, which did not resemble any animal and had no specific shape.

[You have practiced the Guardian Spell once, at an apprentice level. Proficiency +1]

"A non-physical guardian deity, very impressive!"

Professor McGonagall praised it.

The process of casting the Guardian Charm is quite magical; the wizard will recall their past memories.

While studying, Harry recalled vague memories of his parents.

Now, in Sheen's mind, the past is playing out like a projector.

A very special, very pleasant memory...

Does he have such a memory? Does he have the memory that allows him to conjure a strong and powerful guardian deity?

Of course he has it.

A white mist enveloped his consciousness... He recalled a warm feeling that had once come from the witch before him.

"Call upon the gods and summon their protectors!"

He waved his wand and drew a circle.

A silver-white cat gradually took shape, but it still seemed to be missing something.

Finally, his memory was frozen on a gray photograph of the school hospital bathed in moonlight, with Professor Quirrell's tearful face.

"Call upon the gods and summon their protectors!"

He repeated it silently.

This time, the silver-white cat leaped out.

[You practiced the Guardian Charm to expert standard, proficiency +50]

Minerva McGonagall was momentarily stunned, while Sheehan was thinking:

The Guardian Charm doesn't seem to be very difficult.

Outside.

The old wizard with the long, white beard withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and turned to leave.

He saw little in those eyes, only a ray of sunshine, a natural sun.

　Adjusting my schedule, I'm taking a day off.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)