The Wizard of Hogwarts is Unscientific.

Chapter 227 It's time to elevate our thinking.

Andy went through all the manuscripts left by Slytherin and finally confirmed once again that magical transformation did not have the requirements of traditional Transfiguration—when performing magical transformation, it was not necessary to construct the object you wanted to transform into in your mind.

"The Animagus don't seem to have this requirement either..."

Andy recalled the requirements for the Animagus transformation.

Animagus individuals do not have this requirement when they first transform into animals. It is only when they first transform from animals into humans that they need to clearly visualize their human form in their minds.

Through practice, shapeshifters can freely switch between animal and human forms using their imagination.

Advanced Animagus can transform without even needing a wand.

"Hmm... Is it because the image wasn't constructed in the mind beforehand that Animagus and magical transformation are random and uncontrollable?"

Andy put down the manuscript and rubbed his temples.

If Andy could think of this problem, then there's no reason why Slytherin couldn't.

He devoted most of his later life to studying magical transformation, so it was impossible for him not to notice that magical transformation did not require the basic conditions of the Transfiguration spell.

Therefore, visualizing your body structure in your mind before performing a magical transformation is not a viable method.

"It's not that simple after all!" Andy thought with a headache.

The Slytherin manuscripts did not record the results of the experiments, and the potential dangers of magical transformations were difficult to avoid.

These are the two most pressing issues right now.

"Looks like I'll have to add some points!"

Andy opened the system panel.

The [Spells] talent has now been increased to [7] points, which is sufficient for now, and can be put aside for the time being.

Andy's first research project—the fusion of mind and magic—has also achieved great success.

Continuing to increase the [Mind] attribute might make the Guardian Spell even more powerful, and the [Willpower] attribute might even have an amplifying effect on the Guardian Spell.

But Andy doesn't need to fight right now.

What Andy needs is growth and a clear direction for his future.

Andy also had a feeling that the [Willpower] attribute could be improved through training.

As for black magic...

Andy only needs to grasp the basics of black magic; he currently has no intention of studying it in depth, nor does he plan to use it as a regular method.

As for other attributes... Hogwarts doesn't have an Alchemy class, and Divination isn't offered until the third year.

Andy focused his attention on the [Thinking] attribute.

[Thinking level: 3]

Average talent, not outstanding, but not mediocre either.

It was enough before, but as Andy's research into magic deepened, he felt increasingly that his thinking was falling behind.

It's like going to school.

If you study hard in elementary school, the gap between geniuses and ordinary people won't be too big.

Because that knowledge is very simple.

However, as we progress through higher education, the knowledge we encounter becomes increasingly difficult and complex. Many people find that no matter how hard they try, it is difficult to understand that knowledge.

Andy is now facing this situation.

That can't be achieved through hard work alone. Andy needs to improve his "thinking" ability to help him understand those advanced magical concepts.

Potential Point: 2

After practicing for a while, Andy has accumulated two [Potential Points], and it will take four [Potential Points] to improve the [Thinking] attribute.

Andy did the math.

If all goes well, Andy should be able to raise his [Mindset] attribute to [4] points around Halloween.

Furthermore, enhancing one's "thinking" ability helps in constructing images in the mind, which greatly aids in transformation techniques.

After studying it for a while, Andy finally made up his mind, "I'll add [Mindset] to my next attribute!"

Let's add it up to five points first.

……

Inside the secret room, Andy would read a book, practice magic when he got bored, and continue reading when he got tired...

Before we knew it, it was already midnight.

"ha--"

Andy yawned.

"You're sleepy so early today... Are you too tired?" Generally speaking, Andy can stay up until 2 a.m. on Fridays.

After tidying up the lab, Andy put the materials he needed to take into the bag of the Space Extension Charm.

Just getting ready to go back to the dorm...

"Oh, right!"

Andy suddenly remembered something and took the Marauder's Map out of his pocket.

"I solemnly swear that I have not done any good deeds."

Andy recited the spell, thinking to himself, "Will Harry and Ron make their move tonight?"

On the map, a large number of names are concentrated in the locations of the four academy dormitories, making it easy to find a few people in the castle.

In the dead of night, all the professors had already returned to their dormitories, and the only faculty member still working in the castle was the dutiful Filch.

"It's really a bit unreasonable for Dumbledore not to give Filch a raise," Andy muttered.

"Hmm...let me see!"

Andy glanced at the map.

Perhaps because tomorrow is Saturday, there are quite a few little wizards out for a night stroll tonight.

Andy quickly noticed several names.

Harry Potter and Ron Weasley!

Their names have been moving, and now they've moved from the fifth floor to the fourth floor.

George and Fred followed not far behind the two.

The twins were really torn; they didn't want to dampen Ron's enthusiasm for night outings, but they also didn't want to lose any more Gryffindor points.

What else can we do?

All I could do was follow silently.

The four people, two in front and two behind, quickly arrived at the first floor of the castle and are currently heading towards the basement.

"Well……"

Andy glanced at the Marauder's Map in his hand.

In order to steal potion ingredients from Snape's office, the Weasley twins gave Andy the Marauder's Map.

This map is indeed useful.

However, for Andy now, Marauder's Map is no longer very useful.

After all, it's just a map of Hogwarts.

Andy was already very familiar with Hogwarts.

Andy has already discovered the rules governing the changes in each staircase, the locations of all the secret passages, and even the Slytherin Chamber and the Room of Requirement, which are not on the Marauder's Map.

As for night tours...

Dumbledore and Snape are not as scary as they used to be.

Filch is even easier to deal with.

"I should just give it back to them. Maybe they need this map more than I do right now," Andy thought to himself.

Stepping out of the secret room, Andy looked at the map as he walked toward the location of the Weasley twins.

They were on the first floor, and Andy was on the second floor; they weren't far apart.

A corner near the basement entrance.

Andy used the Disillusionment Charm to conceal himself, pointing his wand at a spot in the corner.

"Show yourself quickly!"

To scare people, Andy even changed his voice and recited a spell.

In the darkness, George and Fred's figures slowly appeared.

(End of this chapter)