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

"Now that you can describe the 'Biliwig Bug' in your box! In that case... perhaps I can explain what Horcruxes are!"

Ever since learning about Horcruxes, these dark magic items, Vizette has specifically sought out books related to them;

A book titled "The Most Poisonous Magic" records many chilling curses, but regarding Horcruxes, it only offers this assessment:

[The Horcruxes, the most evil magical invention, will not be discussed or addressed here.]

Another book, titled "Unveiling the Secrets of Cutting-Edge Black Magic," only records the method of creating Horcruxes without exploring their underlying principles, leaving only a warning at the end:

[Remember, splitting your soul is an extremely dangerous act! This will make your soul extremely unstable, ultimately leading to permanent damage and irreversible consequences!]

"Unveiling the Secrets of Cutting-Edge Black Magic" reveals the process of performing many black magic spells in a humorous tone.

However, only after the method of making Horcruxes was there such a serious and stern warning, which shows that Horcruxes are extraordinary.

……

Salazar Slytherin didn't keep them in suspense, continuing, "Since you've studied the soul to this extent, you must know..."

"Normally, various types of magic only work on what you call the 'body' and 'soul'. For example, you should know which part the Oblivion Charm affects, right?"

Vizette nodded. "It works on the 'soul,' primarily targeting memories, and can reverse the effects of the Forgetfulness Curse."

He realized what was happening and added, "Headmaster Slytherin, so... making Horcruxes requires... 'spirit'?"

“This is even more extreme than I imagined!” he said, frowning. “Some dark magic can harm the soul, but it only damages the ‘soul’…”

"This then affects the 'body,' causing wounds that are difficult to heal. If the 'spirit' is directly consumed, then it will damage both the 'soul' and the 'body' simultaneously..."

Thinking about this, Vizette had a question: "Headmaster Slytherin, is it worth going to such lengths just to live longer?"

Salazar Slytherin smiled slightly. "It's an extremely crazy path, but also a shortcut."

“Little Hawk…you should also understand the relationship between ‘spirit’, ‘soul’, and ‘body’, right? As a Ravenclaw, perhaps you can find the answer on your own!”

"Find the answer on your own?" Vizette murmured, looking at the contents of the notebook, lost in thought...

Chapter 232 The Advantages of Extremes and Imbalances

Vizette said slowly, “The spirit, soul, and body are interdependent and influence each other… From another perspective, this also means that they maintain a certain balance.”

He realized that Voldemort had used blood magic to frame Tom Riddle and eventually swallowed him up, thus achieving his ultimate goal.

Voldemort's method was to combine two real materials with a vague memory to disrupt the stable bloodline magic, causing Tom Riddle to become weak.

The fact that Voldemort could come up with such a method actually shows that he was a wizard who liked to go to extremes.

This way of thinking probably stems from... Voldemort's ability to achieve his desired results by resorting to extreme methods.

With that thought, Vizette felt the answer had emerged: "He can become stronger through this method!"

“Hmm…” Salazar Slytherin was still somewhat surprised. He could have predicted that Vizet would be able to find the answer on his own through his talent.

To his surprise, Vizette seemed to be finding the answers a little too quickly.

Upon hearing Salazar Slytherin's long sigh, Wizette thought there might still be something she hadn't considered.

However, considering that Salazar Slytherin might not be able to operate for as long as he had imagined, Vizette decided to state her thoughts first.

After all, he was just a student and didn't think he was anything special, so it was normal for him to make mistakes in his studies.

Nevertheless, it is still necessary to express one's own thoughts, and to express them more comprehensively, so that the professor can point out where one's ideas went wrong.

“Headmaster Slytherin, this is what I think… Voldemort consumed his own ‘spirit’ by creating Horcruxes, and the lack of ‘spirit’ means that it is out of balance with his ‘soul’ and ‘body’.”

"He also used 'love' as a price to obtain the Death Curse, which further exacerbated this imbalance and made it even more extreme—an extreme in every aspect!"

“Extremism and imbalance should have been a disadvantage, but because Voldemort obtained the Death Curse, this extreme and imbalance became an advantage.”

"With this advantage, Voldemort can better... even exceed the limits of the Death Command."

……

Salazar Slytherin looked at Vizzet's furrowed brow, smiled, and gently shook his head.

Even without using Legilimency, he could understand roughly what Vizette was thinking at that moment.

It's simply that Wizette feels her ideas are wrong, but she needs to be brave enough to express them in order to get better corrections.

In fact, this spirit of inquiry is not only suitable for Ravenclaw, a house that pursues knowledge, but also for Slytherin.

“Correct!” Salazar Slytherin affirmed. “Able to approach it from the perspective of the Death Curse…”

"It's interesting to conclude that creating Horcruxes can not only prevent death, but also make that person more powerful."

“I can add something more to that…” he said slowly, looking at Vizet. “Perhaps you already know that to cast a spell, you can enhance its effect through your emotions, right?”

Vizette nodded in response, "Yes, Headmaster of Slytherin!"

Salazar Slytherin continued, "But the professors won't talk about this with you in the first and second years, right?"

Vizette nodded again. "Professor Flitwick would actually give a hint when teaching spells, but he wouldn't emphasize it."

Salazar Slytherin's lips curled into a sneer. "That's because for most wizards, being able to cast spells is enough."

"In fact, they are not capable of pursuing more, so peacefully casting spells is enough for them to enjoy the convenience of magic."

"The difference between Muggles and wizards lies in magical talent, and the difference between powerful wizards and mediocre wizards also lies in magical talent!"

“There will always be wizards who are perceptive enough to glean from a few words the possibility of improving their magic, and thus take their own step forward.”

"Headmaster Slytherin, may I put it this way?" Vizette asked, "They haven't reached the level of exploring the soul, but they can sense that the soul can influence magic?"

"Because the soul is there, even if you can't open the 'box containing the Billywig bug,' you can still rely on instinct to dig into yourself... to dig into your soul?"

“Of course! You can certainly interpret it that way!” Salazar Slytherin’s tone carried a hint of nostalgia. “That’s the meaning of Hogwarts…”

"The environment at that time was very complex. Only by making more wizards stronger and allowing wizards with outstanding magical talent to give full play to their talents could we better cope with that era!"

He let out a soft breath, his tone returning to normal, "Generally speaking, black magic tends to be more likely to manipulate emotions, but it is also prone to going to extremes."

"So, the dark wizard is only mentioned occasionally?" Vizette realized, recalling Serena Pendragon's battle memories;

The dark wizards that Serena fought were usually like madmen, and the dark magic they used was extremely ruthless.

“So… Voldemort was also for a similar reason…” He recalled Voldemort’s frenzied state and understood what Salazar Slytherin wanted to add.

"He also relies on his emotions... The lack of 'love' actually makes him more focused... For example, focusing on extremely negative emotions!"

"Or rather, his emotions became singular and focused, which also made him more efficient when casting dark magic..."

"This kind of extreme focus and concentration...this dedication and efficiency...actually enhanced his overall capabilities..."

Vizette released her notebook and pen, took out her wand and pressed it to her temple, reviewing her memories to re-examine the contents of "The Secrets of Advanced Black Magic" related to the creation of Horcruxes.

Not only that, he also recalled another memory, namely the Killing Curse he cast on Voldemort at the end of the previous school year.

“That dark opening…that whirlpool-like thing…Headmaster Dumbledore once told me that perhaps that dark whirlpool was death.”

"Could this be the principle behind the creation of Horcruxes—to summon a dark vortex symbolizing death through a murder committed with absolute malice and no regrets..."

"The vortex devours the victim's soul, and the resulting traction can be used to tear apart the murderer's soul, thus ripping out soul fragments that can be used to create Horcruxes!"

Hearing Vizette's reasoning, Salazar Slytherin pursed his lips. Vizette had said everything he wanted to say, so what else could he say...?

Chapter 233 Voldemort's power is hidden in the Spirit Box?

Salazar Slytherin's original purpose was to explain the principles of Horcrux creation;

He hadn't expected that Vizette had already sensed the "symbol of death" and, based on just a few questions from him, had deduced the principles behind the creation of Horcruxes.

It doesn't take much effort for students to figure out the problem on their own with my guidance, which should be a very rewarding thing.

The process was just too easy, making him feel like he was more like a signpost, merely providing direction rather than truly participating in the problem-solving process.

"Headmaster Slytherin," Vizette said, "this is what I've tried to deduce about the Horcrux-making principle based on your earlier hints..."

Salazar Slytherin let out a soft breath. "Young Eagle, how did you discover that... 'symbol of death'?"

“I used the Killing Curse on Voldemort,” Vizzett said truthfully. “It is said that anyone struck by the Killing Curse will surely die…”

"But Horcruxes are magical items that can ensure the wizard's survival, so I'm a little curious... what would happen if I used the Killing Curse against the Horcrux holder?"

"At that time, Voldemort was like a black mist. I think it was a special form that he showed after losing his body, using Horcruxes."

“Based on my research, Horcrux wielders all possess similar forms,” Salazar Slytherin affirmed. “Go on!”

"I noticed Voldemort was acting very strangely, like he'd crawled into something..." Vizzett recalled.

"One half of its body was trying to fly outwards... while the other half of its body seemed to be being pulled by something, and it seemed unable to break free from the restraints of this pull."

"So I used the power of the Magic Eye to observe a dark opening that looked like a vortex. It was this vortex that made Voldemort in his black mist form look so strange."

“It seems that Horcruxes are still more effective at protecting us…” His tone was tinged with regret. “Voldemort finally broke free from the vortex and left Hogwarts.”

……

“Using the Killing Curse to test the effects of Horcruxes…” Salazar Slytherin murmured, “I’ve done that before…”

"In fact, because of the wondrous properties of Horcruxes... as long as we can find both the Horcrux and the wizard who created it, it will be enough to uncover many secrets."

"Let me think..." He closed his eyes and recalled the past. The original blood color on his body gradually turned grayish-white at a speed visible to the naked eye.

“Headmaster Slytherin…” Although Wizette understood that Salazar Slytherin’s current condition was actually normal, he couldn’t help but feel a little worried.