Hogwarts: From Luna's House to Godhood Through Intense Competition

“I suddenly realized why President Dumbledore was willing to stay at the school. It was a relatively simple place... without too many complicated relationships, which was perfect for learning.”

"After graduation, when you need to consider more things... life will become more and more complicated, and it will become more and more difficult to find that simple feeling from back then."

“Cherish this time of learning.” Vizete nodded. “Headmaster Dumbledore said the same thing to me.”

They followed the path into Wizard Central Park and chatted for a while longer.

Luna's attention was focused on the two sides of the path, where many animals had appeared, making it look more like a zoo than a proper zoo.

This is an international symposium for Animagus, so you will naturally see Animagus from all over the world;

The most eye-catching of them are, of course, the elephants and giraffes, all of which are Animagus from Africa.

However, some wizards were exchanging ideas, and they would occasionally shift their attention to Vizet, which Luna noticed.

……

Akinbad sighed, "I never imagined that such a routine seminar would turn into so much trouble. I was planning to take advantage of these few days to get together with the other wizards and recommend your paper."

"As a result of the dragon attack, I had to work with my colleagues from the International Confederation of Wizards for quite some time. Fortunately, with Ms. Minerva's help, the seminar was able to proceed smoothly."

"Ultimately, it's because Animagus is too niche, and the training process is fraught with danger, requiring a significant investment of time and energy to achieve success..."

"As a result, it will become very difficult for us to publish academic journals, and we can only strengthen our connections through seminars."

Vizette agreed, "It is indeed a niche, high-level transformation magic. Given its special nature, there are probably quite a few Animagus... who are unwilling to register it."

“And there are issues that people are unwilling to share…” Akimbard gave a helpless smile. “I’m actually really surprised… Hogwarts is really generous!”

"They were actually willing to publish such a paper without setting any barriers, allowing all Animagus to see it... It's just that the time is too short, and it can't be widely disseminated yet."

“Vagadu actually knows quite a few secrets... but because of the magical contract, we can't reveal them to the outside world... plus the special nature of African wizards and magic…”

"For us, the Animagus is one of the male peacock's feathers, something we flaunt, which makes us feel obligated to protect it and unable to push it any further..."

Professor McGonagall had discussed these matters with Headmaster Dumbledore, so Vizette was not surprised at all.

After a moment's thought, Wizette carefully considered his words before speaking, "Mr. Akinbad, perhaps we can take another step..."

Before Akinbad could reply, a cheetah suddenly pounced on him from the side, then transformed into human form in mid-air.

A tall African shaman embraced him, saying, "Akinbad, you've been so busy lately! You even stood me up at last night's party! They all want to meet you!"

“Vizette, see you in a bit…” Akinbad said, “I’m going to catch up with some old friends.”

Wizette nodded. "Okay, see you in a bit, Mr. Akinbad!"

Luna leaned close to Vizette and whispered to him, "This international symposium... might end up like the Runeboding Serpent..."

“Animagus?” Vizette murmured. “That paper is still circulating in Europe… The lack of communication among the Animagus can indeed cause disputes…”

What happened next was actually quite predictable.

In the end, perhaps he will need to provide a final explanation, after all, he is the author of that paper…

Chapter 110 The Animagus of Europe

After Akinbad left, Wizette took out a notebook from her pocket and wrote down a memo:

Mr. Babajid Akinbad... graduated from Vagadu... regularly supplies mature mandrake... not for hallucinogenic purposes or any other specific need...

He strung together the phrases from the memo, creating a single sentence: "[A new discovery by Vagadu Animagus.]"

As the most prosperous magic school in Animagus, it is quite normal for it to make new breakthroughs in Animagus after Vizette left "The Otherworld".

Protected by the magical contract, even if Vizette had some speculations, it would be difficult to get answers from the African wizards;

All he could do was try to deduce what property Vagado intended to use, and what he would do with that property, based on this speculation.

Currently, he has two research directions. One is about Animagus itself, which may be beneficial for the transformation of the second form.

Secondly, regarding the failure of Animagus training, mature mandrake leaves may have a miraculous effect, preventing wizards from suffering further aftereffects and allowing them to return to normal life as soon as possible.

Professor McGonagall's voice rang out, "Vizet, Luna, you've arrived."

Accompanying her was a witch, Sophie Cliona, whom she had met once before; the editor of "Transfiguration Today" and one of the judges for the "Most Promising Newcomer Award";

She also has another identity: a descendant of the famous Animagus Cliona;

However, when Vizette accompanied Professor McGonagall to the Ministry of Magic to register, she did not see Sophie Crioll's name on the Animagus register.

After a brief chat, Vizette learned that Sophie Cliona had only officially become an Animagus on a stormy day last month.

……

“How can I describe this feeling…” Sophie Cliona said, “Even though I’ve talked to Minerva a lot before, I’ve never had that particularly reassuring feeling…”

"After reading your paper and pondering it for a long time... it's like I suddenly found my direction... It's truly a wonderful thing..."

“My ancestor was a famous Animagus, and as her descendant, I’ve always wanted to become an Animagus. Now my dream has finally come true!”

“This is a very peculiar situation,” Professor McGonagall said with a smile. “It’s not just Sophie… I just spoke with some friends in France…”

"A member of the Lapan family also had a sudden realization after reading your paper, and then began practicing Animagus..."

"Progress is going well. Perhaps all we need to do is wait for a downpour, and then we'll be bathed in lightning... and officially become an Animagus."

“The Lapan family…” Luna blinked. “My father told me about this family… One of the stories written by Beethoven, the characters seem to be based on wizards from this family.”

“Yes, that’s the family!” Sophie Cliona nodded. “They take pleasure in making fun of Muggle kings, and after ruining Charles VI of France, they’ve come here to ruin Henry VI.”

"So that's how French wizards are... always claiming to be well-mannered... but in reality? They actually enjoy making fun of Muggles... and they've even dragged us into it..."

Due to certain historical reasons, it is not uncommon for English and French wizards to make sarcastic remarks about each other in private.

Professor McGonagall introduced Wizette and Luna to many Animagus from Europe.

When they learned of Vizette's name, they all showed great goodwill and appreciation for her, and were amazed by her youth.

During the conversation, Wizette discovered something: it seemed that the success rate of European Animagus had been particularly high in the last six months.

Any wizard who read that paper, thoroughly understood its contents, began practicing Animagus, and encountered a thunderstorm at the right time, seemed to have no failures.

When discussing which Animagus form one would obtain, Vizette would also ask questions to understand the personality of these Animagus, or whether they kept pets.

This is all valuable information that can help him expand on the theory of Animagus and perfect the entire Animagus magic system.

……

Before the Animagus International Symposium officially began, Wizette approached Professor McGonagall and asked, "Professor McGonagall, is this change because I entered the 'Otherworld'?"

Professor McGonagall nodded. "At least in my opinion, the occurrence of so many similar situations at the same time is inseparable from your involvement."

Luna remarked with feeling, "Like the morning star, it can guide people in the right direction?"

“That’s a very good description,” Professor McGonagall said with a smile. “I wholeheartedly agree.”

Animagus studies are most prevalent in Africa, and the organizers of recent symposia have all been African shamans.

Babajid Akimbad chaired the seminar, giving a brief opening speech and introducing the seminar's theme and agenda before the members began to speak.

The speaking order remained the same as before, with Animagus from Africa taking the stage first to present his research on the subject.

The related research topics are incredibly diverse. For example, just as the first step in practicing methods, two African sorcerers have already expressed their opinions.

One of the African shamans talked about how to plan one's time so as to ensure that holding a mandrake leaf in one's mouth does not interfere with normal work and life.

Some African shamans talked about the pronunciation and recitation techniques of the spell "Amado, Animo, Animado, Animagus";

Analyze the psychological and physiological effects of incantations, as well as the sensation and interpretation of their resonance with the heartbeat;

Some African shamans also talked about how to strengthen themselves, because the first time Animagus transforms, they usually experience some unprecedented sensations.

To avoid any accidents, try spending a whole day without using your wand with a snake or a lion to toughen your mind and avoid unnecessary tension when you actually transform.

Similarly, thanks to the rise of the Animagus, the more African shamans participate, the more useful information they can obtain, which in turn feeds back into Animagus research, forming a virtuous cycle.

Currently, Animagus research in Europe is dominated by Wizette's papers due to various unforeseen circumstances. Wizette can only obtain more information through the speeches of these African sorcerers.

Just as Wizette was engrossed in taking notes, the atmosphere of the seminar gradually changed.

Many European Animagus individuals have stood up and begun to question certain studies on African Animagus, causing the atmosphere at the seminar to escalate and tend towards controversy…

Chapter 111 The Inclusive Chrysalis

The Animagus International Symposium continues, and Wizette is not paying much attention to the increasingly harsh tone.

He filtered out the irrelevant tone and tension, just as he would Professor Binns's drawn-out monologue, and absorbed all the viewpoints that clashed during their argument.

One person's strength is ultimately limited. Even if he solves many problems by "drawing inferences from one instance to another", there will always be oversights.

It's like a small patch of shadow under a streetlamp; other light has to shine in to dispel that shadow.

Wizette thoroughly enjoyed the international symposium; the clash of viewpoints from all sides acted like guiding lights, gradually dispelling the shadows that had been difficult to detect due to oversight.

……

Lorenzo Flores from Mexico also took to the stage to share some of his research findings after practicing Animagus.

Castelobusch is a magic school in South America. Thanks to its unique geographical environment, its students are not only skilled in herbalism, but also have a deep understanding of various magical animals and creatures.

As a graduate of Castelobuscher, Lorenzo Flores naturally excels in both subjects;

Before deciding to practice Animagus, he not only communicated with Babajid Akimbad, but also went through some preparations and reviewed various materials before officially starting the practice.