Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

This book is extremely detailed, containing not only the author's profound insights into transformation and metamorphosis, but also numerous annotations left by predecessors in the margins of the pages. Some of these annotations agree with the author's views, some offer different perspectives, and others supplement relevant magical case studies.

As Puni perused the book, he combined the author's insights with the annotations of his predecessors, pondering carefully. His understanding of shapeshifting magic deepened little by little, and he even began to form a vague idea: a path of shapeshifting magic that belonged only to him, a path that combined divine power with shapeshifting magic!

The book contained basic transformation exercises, and Puni couldn't help but try them out as he read.

He gently plucked a strand of his own hair, placed it on the ground in front of him, closed his eyes, and imagined the familiar Black family garden with its lush green leaves, fragrant flowers, and babbling brook.

He slowly opened his eyes, the tip of his wand hovering above his hair.

As the incantation was uttered, the tiny hair rapidly grew and stretched, instantly transforming into a palm-sized, leaf-shaped bookmark.

Referring to the animal anatomy diagrams and transformation principles in the book, Puni slightly adjusted the angle of his wand, infusing it with a trace of divine power to refine the details of the bookmark. The bookmark's color became more vibrant and bright, and the veins on the leaves became clearer and the textures more delicate, as if they were fresh leaves just picked from a tree, carrying a faint fragrance of grass and trees.

At that moment, Puni suddenly felt a strange sensation, as if he had mastered the power of creation, as if he could use transformation magic to turn any object into whatever he wanted, if he so desired.

He tapped the wand again, and in the light, a thick tree branch appeared in his mind. Several lush green leaves were attached to the tree stump, with glistening dewdrops hanging on the leaves, emitting a faint sandalwood fragrance, full of vitality.

This imagination, under the fusion of divine power and transformation magic, gradually became reality. The leaf bookmark slowly stretched outward, its texture became more and more tender, its color became more and more vibrant, and the edges of the leaves even began to curl slightly, growing tiny branches little by little. The sandalwood scent also became more and more intense, truly possessing the breath of life.

"Puni! Puni! What are you daydreaming about?" Just as Puni was immersed in the wonder of the transformation magic, a hand suddenly gently shook his arm, pulling him back from his focused state.

He looked up and saw Eddie standing beside him. "Hurry up, we've finished our homework. If we're any later, the Great Hall lunch will be gone. Don't forget, we're going to see Quidditch this afternoon!"

......

This book provided Puni with profound inspiration. In his previous life of learning, Puni had summarized an effective principle: when you have insights, you should practice them in time. Only through repeated practice can you transform theory into your own ability.

Even now, in the magical world, this principle still applies, and is even more important: mastering magic has never been possible without daily practice.

The three walked along the grass outside the castle, with Puni leading the way. His wand moved like a conductor's baton, waving gently with each step, his movements fluid and skillful.

With each step he took, the tiny blades of grass crushed by his feet would subtly transform under the magic of his wand, shedding their emerald green and turning into pure white, elegant little flowers. Their petals would unfold layer by layer, adorning the emerald green grass and standing out prominently.

This book contains a large number of diagrams of plant and animal structures, arranged in order of increasing difficulty. It clearly marks the morphological characteristics and transformation points of each creature. The structure of this flower and plant is relatively simple, consumes little magic power, and has a high tolerance for error. It is the most suitable object for practicing basic transformation magic at this stage. It can not only consolidate theoretical knowledge, but also improve the proficiency in controlling the wand.

After walking for a while, Puni stopped and turned around to look back at the path behind him. The originally lush green grass was now dotted with wildflowers that stretched along the way. Each step was accompanied by a small white flower, creating a charming and elegant scene.

Looking at his achievements, an indescribable sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart. This feeling of turning theory into practice and mastering magic made him even more immersed in the charm of transformation magic.

Chapter 56 Quidditch

Transfiguration magic, as one of the core branches of the magic field, has its own unique appeal.

It doesn't require a powerful burst of magic, but it tests the wizard's precise control over magic and understanding of the essence of things. The ability to change the shape of objects at will and its unpredictable nature fascinates Puni.

In fact, Marcos had noticed Puni's actions long ago. He followed behind, watching one white flower after another bloom at Puni's feet. His mouth was wide open and his eyes were full of surprise. Finally, he couldn't help but step forward and carefully pick one of the flowers.

The moment my fingertips touched the petals, the pure white flower trembled gently, and the petals fluttered down, instantly transforming back into a tiny blade of grass, returning to its original form.

Marcos paused for a moment, then quickly caught up with Puni and gently tugged at his sleeve: "Puni, what's going on? Why did it turn back into grass as soon as I picked it?"

Seeing this, Eddie exclaimed in amazement, "This is the most basic plant transformation magic, turning grass into primroses. The difficulty itself is not that high. The key is that Puni's control over magic is too proficient, to an unbelievable degree."

He paused, then added with admiration, "Look at how fast he casts spells, it's so fast you can barely see the wand's trajectory. I'm afraid the first-year Transfiguration course is no longer a challenge for him."

Upon hearing this, Marcos looked somewhat dejected, sighed softly, and said with great envy, "How can he be so skilled? I've been practicing for several days, and I'm still quite clumsy at even the simplest thing, turning a match into a needle. Yet he can turn grass into a flower so easily and maintain it for so long."

Upon hearing this, Puni slowly put away her wand. The pure white primroses behind her instantly lost their magical support, trembling and falling back to transform into emerald green grass.

Seeing their slightly disappointed expressions, he said gently, "There's nothing special about it, it's just a matter of practice makes perfect."

Whenever I have free time, I practice with this book. The more I practice, the more proficient I become.

As he spoke, he held up the thick book in his hand, waved it gently, and continued, "This book has given me a lot of inspiration. The structural diagrams and theoretical explanations inside are very detailed. If you are interested, I can lend you the book and my notes to take a look. Perhaps they can help you."

Marcos glanced subconsciously at the ancient book, thicker than a brick. Its cover was sturdy, and just looking at it made it seem dry and difficult to understand. Reading it would be better to use it as a weapon to kill someone...

He swallowed hard, quickly waved his hand, and made an excuse, saying, "Let's go back and talk about it. It's the weekend today, and it's rare that I don't have to do homework. I should balance work and rest. I can't just keep reading books all the time."

“Yes, yes, yes! Marcos is absolutely right!” Roger immediately chimed in.

The group arrived quickly, and a huge Quidditch stadium came into view.

Before this, his activities were mostly confined to Hogwarts Castle, and at most he would only look at the outline of the stadium from afar through the window of his dormitory, never having observed it so closely.

The stadium is oval-shaped, somewhat similar to a rugby field in the Muggle world, but its size is comparable to a football field. It is spacious and flat, with a white circular pattern marking the starting area in the center of the field.

As a high-altitude ball game, Quidditch stadiums have very tall, layered stands that surround the stadium, with stone pillars supporting the tops of the stands. The design is simple and solemn, reminiscent of ancient Greek temples.

At each end of the field stood three golden goalposts, with circular iron rings attached to the top of each goalpost. These iron rings served a similar purpose to the hoops in Muggle basketball; in Quidditch, players needed to throw specific balls into these iron rings to score.

Puni was still very interested in Quidditch, his eyes constantly scanning the field.

Seeing this, the others also became interested, especially Roger and Marcos, who took turns explaining Quidditch to Penny.

This sport requires the use of four magic balls: a Quake, two Runners, and a Golden Snitch. Each ball has a unique function and none can be omitted.

In a Quidditch match, each team fields seven players, with clear roles and responsibilities.

The three chasers' main responsibility is to snatch the Quaffle and throw it into the opponent's hoop. Each successful throw earns them ten points, making it the primary way to score in the game.

Two batters, equipped with special bats, are responsible for dealing with the wandering ball, which is imbued with magic and attacks players randomly. They must protect their teammates from being hurt by the wandering ball, and also cleverly hit the wandering ball into the opponent's camp to cause trouble for them.

A goalkeeper is responsible for guarding his own goalposts and preventing opposing players from scoring.

There is also a Seeker, who is responsible for finding the small, fast-flying, and silent Golden Snitch. Once the Golden Snitch is caught, the game ends immediately, and the team earns 150 points.

After listening to their explanations, Eddie's curiosity intensified, and he couldn't help but ask, "So, catching the Golden Snitch gets you 150 points? If the Seeker catches the Golden Snitch at the start of the match, does that mean they win the game immediately?"

"That's the most fascinating and captivating thing about Quidditch!" Roger exclaimed, gesturing wildly. "Many times, even when a team is down by a lot of points, as long as the Seeker seizes the opportunity and catches the Golden Snitch, they can turn the tide in an instant. The feeling of reversing the situation is just so exciting!"

Puni nodded slightly, already understanding.

The existence of the Golden Snitch adds unpredictability to Quidditch matches and makes them more entertaining, which explains why it has become a favorite competitive sport among wizards worldwide.

As the three talked, they quickly walked into the Quidditch pitch. Just as they reached the area below the stands, they heard a familiar voice: "Puni! Over here! Come over here!"

Puni looked up and saw Qiu Zhang sitting on a bench next to the team's locker room, waving at him.

On both sides of the bench, many students who came to participate in the selection were already seated. Some of them carried their own flying brooms and carefully wiped them, preparing for the selection.

Some students didn't bring their own brooms and had to use the ordinary flying brooms provided by the school, their faces showing a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

Chapter 57 Madam Huo Qi should be praising you, why would she be angry with you?

Puni watched the game and it was really exciting. It would be great to be able to go to the stadium in person.

......

morning.

Breakfast in the auditorium was still in progress, the aroma of toasted bread and the rich scent of cured meat filled the air, and the long tables were full of students eating, with laughter and chatter coming from time to time.

As soon as Puni stepped into the auditorium, several familiar figures immediately came into view.

Cho Chang was sitting at the Ravenclaw dining table when he saw him; his eyes lit up and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

Marcos and Eddie waved in response.

Puni walked forward with a smile, and was about to sit down next to Cho Chang when his gaze suddenly fell on a familiar figure waving at him from the Gryffindor dining table not far away. It was Katie Bell.

The girl who rode the Hogwarts Express with him and arrived at the castle by boat was sorted into Gryffindor after the start of the school year. The two of them have been busy with their own things lately and haven't seen each other for quite some time.

He stopped, waved to Katie, and strode over, his tone gentle yet familiar: "Hi, Katie, long time no see. How have you been doing in Gryffindor?"

Katie immediately put down her knife and fork, a bright smile on her face, her tone lively and cheerful: "I'm so used to it! The atmosphere in Gryffindor is wonderful, everyone is so warm and welcoming, there's no sense of restraint at all, it suits my personality perfectly, I've completely adapted to it already."

Those who know Katie know that she is a lively, cheerful, and outgoing girl. The courage and enthusiasm of Gryffindor are indeed a perfect match for her personality, and being sorted into Gryffindor is undoubtedly the best arrangement for her.

After chatting for a bit, Katie suddenly leaned closer, a sly glint in her eyes, and said with a smile, "By the way, Puni, I heard something big! In flight class, you competed against Hufflepuff students and won first place! You kept this from us, and it's been a week now before I heard it from other Gryffindor students!"

Hearing this, Puni blinked, sighed with feigned distress, and said helplessly, "Hey, don't make fun of me. I didn't mean to hide it from you. I just thought it was a trivial matter."

"Besides, even if only a week has passed, it's too short a time. I have a bad feeling that Mrs. Huo Qi will definitely not give me a good look at the next flight lesson."

Katie's smile vanished, and she asked in confusion, "Why? You won the competition, Mrs. Hodge should be praising you, why would she be angry with you?"

Marcos, who had been eating with his head down and his mouth full, finally swallowed his food and quickly interjected, "Why else?"

“Katie, think about it. If you can hear this from a Gryffindor student, then the other Gryffindor students must already know about it.”

"Then how could those Gryffindor guys possibly resist having a match with Puni in flight class?"

As soon as Marcos finished speaking, Cho Chang, Eddie, and Katie, who were present, couldn't help but laugh.

Everyone knows that Gryffindor students are extremely competitive, with an indomitable spirit in their bones. Upon learning that Puni won first place in the flying competition, they would absolutely not sit idly by. In the next flying lesson, they would definitely take the initiative to challenge him and insist on determining the winner. If Gryffindor could refrain from competing, that would be more unbelievable than the sun rising from the north.

The group laughed for a while before gradually calming down and continuing to enjoy their breakfast.

Katie wiped the crumbs from her mouth as she continued, "By the way, Puni, what you said to Mrs. Hodge during your first flight lesson is now being spread throughout all the colleges."

“I particularly agree with what you said: ‘If second-year students want to join the House Quidditch team, now is the time to give them a chance to show themselves.’”

"I've always been particularly interested in Quidditch, and I've long since decided that when I'm in my second year, I must try to join the Gryffindor Quidditch team!"

"So if there's a competition in the next flight lesson, I'll definitely go all out and try to get first place, laying the foundation for joining the Quidditch team in the future!"

Hearing Katie say that, Puni frowned even more, his face showing even more distress. He deliberately put on a pitiful look: "Katie, please spare me!"

“If you really win the competition, the boys in Gryffindor will definitely be unwilling to accept it, and they might even riot. Then your flying lessons will definitely become more chaotic.”

"Just imagine, if Mrs. Hooch sees that the flight class has been turned into a mess, she will definitely be even more furious with me. How am I supposed to live like that?"

Puni's words once again made everyone burst into laughter. Cho Chang laughed with his eyes crinkling, Eddie even slapped the table and laughed, and Marcos couldn't help but tease, "Puni, you're exaggerating too much. Mrs. Hooch isn't that petty. Even if the flight class is a little chaotic, she won't really take it out on you!"

The laughter gradually subsided, and Katie reiterated her thoughts with a firm look in her eyes. Looking at her serious expression, Puni also had a few ideas in his mind.

His flying talent is already outstanding, and he even won first place in the last competition. Joining the Ravenclaw Quidditch team in his second year would be no problem at all. He could use his strengths and participate in Quidditch matches with his friends, which would be a good thing.

Puni turned to Cho Chang beside him: "Cho, what about you? I remember you have a great talent for flying. You were very skilled at controlling the broom during your first flying lesson. Why don't you practice Quidditch more? Maybe we can join Ravenclaw's Quidditch team together in the future."

Before Cho Chang could even speak, Katie immediately came over, excitedly grabbing Cho Chang's hand and saying eagerly, "Great, great, Cho! If you could practice Quidditch with me, we could encourage each other and improve together. I could also improve my flying skills and maybe even adapt to the rhythm of Quidditch faster!"

In fact, Qiu Zhang herself was very interested in flying, and her flying talent was indeed quite good. In her first flight lesson, she showed a level of proficiency far beyond that of her peers.

Hearing Puni's suggestion and Katie's enthusiastic invitation, she pondered for a moment, then nodded gently with a tender smile on her face: "Okay, let's practice together from now on. Practicing with friends should be fun and help us improve faster."

The group exchanged smiles, their hearts filled with anticipation, and were about to continue their discussion about practicing Quidditch when a faint gust of wind suddenly approached.

Chapter 58 The Requirement Room has been found!

A neatly folded piece of paper flew quickly toward Puni's head; clearly, someone had deliberately thrown it at him.