The Rune Mage Starting at Hogwarts

Hermione shook her head immediately, indicating that she could not accept such a future.

But looking at Ryze, who was extending an invitation to her, Hermione felt too embarrassed to refuse outright.

She recalled the detective novels she had read, then scratched her head and said somewhat helplessly, "There are too many messy methods in detective novels, and it takes too much time to verify them."

She blinked, thought for a moment about some spells she had recently read that introduced various spells and their effects, and then added to Ryze, "According to your thinking, the only way to solve the mystery might be through a flash of inspiration. If you really trust your intuition, I know of a Senses Charm that can enhance a person's perception in various aspects. In addition, there is a potion called Felix Felicis that seems to make the user even happier. Felix Felicis seems to be very precious. If you're interested, you can try it."

"That's all I can think of right now, but I still suggest you don't spend too much time on this, lest you neglect your regular studies. If you fail the exam, you might even have to repeat a year or be expelled!"

After Hermione finished speaking, she turned and walked back, worried that if she continued talking to Ryze, it would never end.

She reminded herself that she still had many studies to attend to, and that coming to remind Reese was already more than enough; she absolutely could not spend any more time with Reese.

Watching Hermione's departing figure, Ryze thought that Hermione, who was now focused on her studies, was actually quite easy to deal with.

“But it was also a missed opportunity to come into contact with ancient magic… although most wizards can’t see any trace of ancient magic anyway,” Rizz muttered to himself.

After Hermione left, Ryze continued to ponder.

Ryze had certainly considered the special conditions, such as the codes Hermione mentioned earlier, but without concrete clues, it was indeed difficult to verify based on mere guesswork.

However, the Sense8 and Felix Felicis that she mentioned later actually gave Ryze some inspiration.

"Felix Felicis is out of the question since it's expensive and unavailable, but the Senses Charm is definitely worth a try..."

Ritz thought this to himself, but he wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he decided to finish his homework for the week first.

Compared to others, he didn't actually have that much homework.

His homework for Transfiguration and Charms classes was waived after he demonstrated a very high level of theoretical knowledge.

Although Professors Flitwick and McGonagall assigned him new learning tasks, they were not homework, but rather directions for Rez to learn.

Needless to say, he even prepared the lesson plans for Quirrell, so Quirrell's homework was naturally waived.

Aside from the Potions class assignments, the remaining assignments were not difficult for Ryze, so he simply handed them over to Aery, who was on the same wavelength as him.

This is much more convenient than those automatic writing quill pens sold outside.

It took Ryze more than an hour to first review the Potions textbook and supplementary materials, and then carefully complete an extremely detailed assignment.

Although it wasn't anything new, it did make good use of the knowledge points mentioned in the textbook.

Rizz carefully reviewed the assignment twice, and then had Ellie check it again. Unless Snape was really willing to use his improved formula to nitpick, there shouldn't be any problems.

"But if Snape is really willing to teach me the improved formula, it seems like it wouldn't be a loss even if I lost a few points?"

Consider the points deducted as tuition for Snape; it sounds like a good deal, since the House Points aren't worth much anyway, and the House Cup in the next few years won't have much to do with Ravenclaw.

Ryze can then deliberately act like he's been badly hurt, which will definitely make Snape think the point deduction was worthwhile.

With that thought in mind, Ryze, having easily finished his homework, tidied up his desk and then went to the bookshelf to look for books related to the Sense8.

"It's a sixth-grade curse? It looks pretty difficult?"

Hermione's reading volume is indeed astonishing, to be able to come up with such a not-so-popular spell so quickly.

Ryze was initially only slightly interested in the spell, but after seeing its theoretical basis, he couldn't help but look deep in thought.

The theories here are too advanced; Ryze has already mastered the spells that enhance vision, hearing, and smell individually.

According to magical theory, the Extrasensory Charm should be a complex spell that connects these magical theories together.

If it were simply about enhancing the five senses, the essence of this spell wouldn't be this complex.

Rizz carefully flipped through the book, confirming that he definitely couldn't master this spell in a short time.

So he put the book back in its original place and then walked out of the library with the completed assignment.

This time, Hermione, sitting far away, ignored him again. Instead, she was determined to surpass Ryze as soon as possible and then persuade him to turn back from his wrong path.

After leaving the library, Rizz went straight to the Ancient Runes classroom.

Although it's the weekend, Professor Babling will basically stay at Hogwarts to do research unless she goes out to explore magical ruins.

Especially with the recent appearance of Ellie, an ancient magical artifact right before her eyes, she is basically inseparable from the various research documents and materials that Hogwarts has collected over the years.

"You want to try the Senses Charm?" Professor Babling was slightly surprised after learning Ryze's purpose.

"I received a letter from Crivate (Penelo) this afternoon. You've taken a liking to that crow statue, thinking there's a secret hidden inside?"

Rizz nodded and continued to share his conjectures, including his thoughts on Felix Felicis and the Senses Charm.

Professor Babling did not express any doubt, but nodded seriously and answered Reese's questions.

"Indeed, most wizards are used to using magic to solve problems. Even though a few wizards with logical thinking suspect that the statue is just a 'key', they have not been able to find out where the lock that can be opened by this key is."

"The Senses Charm is a good idea, and I can use it on you, but the spell may not be as effective as you think."

"But even if you fail, don't worry. After all, the statue is there, and you have plenty of time to try before you graduate."

Chapter 38: The Prophet's Room

Professor Barbling was also worried that Rhys was spending too much time on this, but her way of dissuading him was indeed much gentler than Hermione's.

Meanwhile, on their way from the Ancient Runes classroom to Ravenclaw's lounge, she also gave Ryze a brief introduction to the origins of the Extrasensory Charm.

"The Extrasensory Charm does indeed enhance extrasensory perception, or what Muggles call the sixth sense. In fact, this charm was originally created so that people without a talent for divination could use it to perform simple divinations."

At this point, she shook her head at Ryze, indicating that the final result was not ideal.

"After testing, it was found that this kind of sixth sense, enhanced by magic, does indeed allow people to feel a certain premonition when doing things, making them firmly believe that the direction they have chosen is correct."

"But in reality, this magically enhanced sixth sense isn't as reliable as you might imagine. At most, it reminds you of things you should remember in daily life but subconsciously ignore. When you're really facing danger, that overly strong premonition might actually have the opposite effect."

"In comparison, the Felix Felicis is indeed much more effective than the Extrasensory Charm, because in addition to greatly enhancing the user's sensory and social abilities, it can also temporarily enhance the user's magical talents."

"However, the ingredients for Felix Felicis are very rare, and the refining process is extremely difficult. There are only a handful of potion masters who can refine it now, so a small bottle now costs two or three thousand Galleons, and it is even harder to find one."

Snape could certainly make it, but he's a Potions professor now, with seven years of classes to teach. He simply doesn't have the time to make such a time-consuming and complicated potion.

At this point, Professor Babling sighed slightly.

"When I was young, I tried two drops because of a very crucial choice. The effect was indeed very good. However, after the effect wore off, I could clearly feel the talent gap between myself and those geniuses."

After a pause, Professor Babling brought the topic back to the present.

“However, you have awakened your divination talent and have a strong premonition about that statue, so I think the Extrasensory Charm might have a greater effect on you than expected.”

"However, the Extrasensory Charm may also put a lot of stress on your body and mind, so please remind me if you feel unwell."

The two walked to the door of Ravenclaw's lounge.

Ryze was used to seeing a few young wizards who couldn't answer questions being turned away at the door of the lounge.

Upon seeing the professor approach, the young wizards shyly greeted the unfamiliar Professor Babling in hushed tones, then stood with their heads bowed, waiting for the professor to open the door for them.

"Practice your speaking skills more. Actually, it's easy to fool someone who doesn't know the answer. Even if your answer is completely nonsensical, as long as you can convince them with your logic, it will work."

Professor Babling gave a few pointers, then easily answered the question and opened the door.

The crow statue is now placed on the upper level of the lounge.

When Penelope brought it over at noon, several senior wizards curiously gathered around to study it with Reese.

However, most of them only studied it for a while and gave up after finding that there were no magical traces on it.

There is no one left around that statue now.

"Actually, I was also curious about this statue when I was a student, but I only took a few more glances at it and gave up after confirming that there were no coded messages on it."

As Professor Barblin said this, she took out her wand and pointed it at Ryze.

"Then, concentrate, think about what you want to know, and fully perceive it!"

As the incantation was uttered, Ryze immediately felt his five senses become more acute.

You can smell the flowers, grass, and soil on the rooftop above, and hear the sound of students turning pages below.

He touched the crow statue with his hand, and even with his eyes closed, he could clearly visualize its shape and structure in his mind.

The Overdrive buff also appeared on his character panel.

"Extrasensory: All your senses are greatly enhanced, continuously consuming health and mana, and gaining additional spell power, skill haste, and attack speed."

Ryze quickly glanced at the stats; spell power and attack speed had both increased by about 20%, and skill haste had surged to 50.

As for the consumption of health and mana, Ryze glanced at it.

It's okay so far. Health points decrease by a little every five minutes, while mana consumption is slightly higher, decreasing by five points every minute.

"The effect looks pretty good... Once I master this spell, I can use it occasionally to help with my magic practice."

Although it's somewhat like risking his life, the curse on him has completely become nourishment for the Doomsday Prophet and will no longer affect his vitality. So this week, Ryze's health has increased from 427 when he entered school to 475. As long as he doesn't use it all the time, it won't be a big problem if it happens occasionally.

After reviewing the attributes, Ryze didn't forget what he needed to do.

He turned off the panel, then closed his eyes again, focusing his attention on the crow statue in front of him.

Following the instructions in the divination book, he focused his attention and tried to see clearly the story that the statue had experienced.

I can feel that my mana is being consumed more.

Making prophecies also requires mana, and the consumption is not low.

Especially these ancient artifacts from a thousand years ago.

However, Ryze didn't check his mana consumption again, but continued to maintain this state of complete concentration.

Finally, before his tightly closed eyes, a series of fragmented images began to appear.

I see!

That was... a small room in a corridor, from which the statue was originally moved out!

It should be somewhere inside Hogwarts Castle.

Rizz quickly memorized the details before him.

A smooth gate with mysterious patterns, and a few paintings scattered in the corridor.

then--

"Huff...huff..." Ryze was forced out of that state of complete concentration and knelt heavily on the ground, panting.

It was only then that he realized his forehead and back were covered in sweat.

Seeing that he had come to his senses, Professor Babling quickly came over and helped him sit down to the side.

“Have some milk, it’ll make you feel a little better,” she said, handing Rizz a glass of milk before sitting down beside him. “The effects of the Extrasensory Charm are still too strong for an 11-year-old wizard, but it seems you’ve succeeded.”

Ryze, panting, glanced at his mana.

11/300.

It's definitely about to bottom out.

This was the first time he had used up so little of his mana.

"How long did it take me?"

He rubbed his head as he drank some hot milk.

"About fifteen minutes, can't you feel it?"

Ryze nodded: "It felt like less than a minute had passed, but I tried my best to remember everything I saw."

"It used to be kept in a room in the castle, but I'm not sure if that room or the surrounding environment has changed over such a long time."

Chapter 39: Portraits of the Knights of the Round Table

Ryze recounted everything he had seen in as much detail as possible.

After speaking, Professor Barbling couldn't immediately recall which room Reese was describing.

“Although the structure of Hogwarts Castle has not changed much over the past thousand years, the interior decoration has been changed several times,” she shook her head. “If you think carefully about what those portraits look like, and if you can still find those portraits in Hogwarts, you should be able to find a way to determine the location of that house.”

The interior decoration of Hogwarts has been constantly changing.

Basically, every professor decorates their classrooms and offices differently.

The style of the classroom and office for the Defense Against the Dark Arts even changes every year.

For example, this year Quirrell went for a minimalist style, leaving his classrooms and offices completely empty. According to him, he was worried that those things would hurt him, so he simply left nothing there.

In addition, the paintings and statues inside Hogwarts are also adjusted according to the preferences of the headmaster at the time.

For example, Dumbledore placed some paintings in Hogwarts that would automatically play chamber music and perform the Ten Pillars game, based on his own preferences.