The Wizard of Hogwarts is Unscientific.

Chapter 44 I have never seen such a shameless little wizard

"Of course I know some magic is dangerous."

Andy scratched his head and chuckled, "I just came here tonight to scout things out. I wasn't planning on reading anything. I haven't even finished reading all the books outside yet, why would I be eyeing the books in the restricted section?"

At this point, Andy suddenly realized that tonight might be an opportunity.

The white-bearded old man in front of me is the pinnacle of combat power in the magical world. Even if you secretly read hundreds of forbidden books, you probably wouldn't gain as much as he would from giving you a few casual pointers.

"I think the principal's office is on the eighth floor? Principal, would you like to go back together? We're going the same way."

Andy said with a forced smile, "If we encounter a professor... or principal on night patrol on the way, could you put in a good word for me?"

Dumbledore: "..."

In nearly a century of teaching, Dumbledore had never encountered a shameless little wizard like Andy before.

The young wizard was caught red-handed by the headmaster while out for a night stroll. Far from being afraid, he invited the headmaster to join him.

"That's perfect, I think it's time for me to go to sleep too," Dumbledore said with a smile.

Andy smiled broadly, "Principal, you're getting old. You should pay attention to going to bed early and getting up early so you can stay healthy. Only with good health can you live to be a hundred."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Dumbledore looked at Andy and winked. "I'm exactly one hundred and ten years old this year, and I seem to be in pretty good health."

Andy swallowed.

This topic is impossible to discuss.

"Do you have any secrets? How do you usually maintain your health? My grandparents are very old, and I hope they can live as long as you."

Andy asked earnestly, "I've noticed that wizards usually live longer than Muggles. I've heard that Muggles retire in their sixties, but you're over a hundred and still working. It's truly admirable."

Dumbledore also felt that there was no point in talking about this topic tonight.

"This might have something to do with my sweet tooth," Dumbledore began to ramble.

As they spoke, the two walked out of the library. Dumbledore locked the door behind him and continued, "Of course, it's also important to maintain a good mindset."

"I think you have a great attitude."

Andy offered a flattering remark, then cut to the chase, "Headmaster, is the secret to wizards' longevity related to magic?"

"Collins, I often tell people that death is just another great adventure."

Dumbledore glanced at Andy and said as he walked, "Wizards don't live longer than Muggles, but magic does make us look healthier."

It looks like?

Andy understood a little better.

"Principal, you don't seem afraid of death?" Andy asked doubtfully.

"I am ready to embark on another great adventure at any time."

Dumbledore spoke calmly, but then changed the subject, saying, "I thought someone your age wouldn't be thinking about death."

"Everyone will die, and I don't think it's a topic that needs to be avoided."

Andy shrugged and said nonchalantly, "But I'm different from you; I don't really like taking risks."

Dumbledore smiled knowingly and said, "Ah! I've already figured that out."

Andy's face darkened upon hearing this. "Can you keep this a secret?"

That back-and-forth jumping around in the restricted book section did look a bit silly.

Without further discussion of death, Dumbledore asked casually, "You really like magic?"

"Of course, I think magic is amazing."

Speaking of magic, Andy immediately perked up, "And magic still has many unsolved mysteries, such as: what is the origin and nature of magic? Why can magic do those amazing things? What is the upper limit of magic? Why can we use magic..."

Andy wanted to know so much; there were so many unsolved mysteries of magic waiting for him to explore.

"Okay, okay!"

Dumbledore was a little annoyed. "If you keep asking, it'll be dawn soon."

"Uh!" Andy scratched his head.

Dumbledore continued, "These are questions you'll likely have to explore for yourself."

"You don't know either?" Andy asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Some things I know, some I don't know, and some I only have a vague understanding of."

Dumbledore shook his head. "These questions are too far removed from your reality. But fortunately, you are young, and you have plenty of time to find the answers."

As they spoke, the two had already arrived on the eighth floor.

Andy pressed his advantage, "Principal, the night is long and I can't sleep. How about we go to the Astronomical Tower and look at the moon? The moon is full tonight, and we can talk about life and our ideals."

Dumbledore: "..."

"As people get older, their health deteriorates significantly."

Dumbledore rubbed his aching back. "If you want to see the moon, why don't you call your little girlfriend? What's so interesting about an old man like me?"

Andy sighed.

I find it disgusting too, but you are so knowledgeable!

In the end, Andy still couldn't watch the moon with Dumbledore. Dumbledore returned to the Headmaster's office, and Andy returned to his Ravenclaw dormitory.

Dumbledore never mentioned the point deduction.

Andy didn't care about losing points, and Dumbledore knew that Andy didn't care about losing points either.

Hogwarts' point deduction system is meant to punish young wizards who make mistakes. Since Andy doesn't care about the points deduction, this so-called punishment is meaningless.

Lying in bed, Andy recalled the events of the night.

The restricted area of ​​the library was indeed only separated by a rope. There was no protective magic on that rope, but there was warning magic.

Dumbledore will know as soon as someone crosses the rope.

The purpose of doing this is, of course, to allow aspiring young wizards to learn more advanced magic.

As for the conversation with Dumbledore…

Those conversations seemed like just casual chatter, but Andy felt he had gained a lot.

Especially the question of wizards' lifespan.

Dumbledore said that wizards do not live longer than Muggles, but magic can make wizards look healthier.

If we expand on this topic...

When a young wizard unleashes his magic, he can make his wishes come true—but does this so-called wish fulfillment include preventing aging?

Andy felt that this was the case.

However, when a wizard is over eleven years old, his magic gradually stabilizes.

Stable magic obviously no longer has the ability to grant wishes. But it can still make a wizard's body 'appear' healthier.

Besides, although Dumbledore didn't answer Andy's long list of questions, he let Andy find out for himself.

He said he knew some things, didn't know others, and only had a vague understanding of some issues.

But this undoubtedly proves one thing: some questions do have answers!

(End of this chapter)