Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

Especially after the last two weeks of special review, even the first-year wizards felt a little breathless.

The difference between joy and sorrow was very obvious at this moment - the little wizards who usually had top grades were relaxed, looking at the calendar every day with joy and anticipation.

Young wizards with average or poor grades often have gloomy expressions.

They listened and took notes in the review classes of their professors with such seriousness that they would glare at anyone else who made the slightest unusual noise.

And when they met each other, they no longer excitedly discussed the results of the Quidditch game or the victory or defeat of the Thunderbolt Explosion card, but instead started speaking some code words that no one could understand.

"How about it?"

"Not very good—basically incomprehensible."

"library?"

"Walk."

Such conversations are often accompanied by sighs, and then two strangers appear in the usually empty library.

Of course, it’s a different story if the students have extremely poor grades.

"I heard Honeydukes' new product tastes amazing with buttercream frosting. Fred and George say it makes you feel like you're swimming in the ocean—Ryan, you're an authority on sweets...what do you think?"

For example, at this moment, Mr. Ron Weasley, who met Ryan in the castle corridor, asked very seriously.

Beside him, Harry seemed distracted.

"..."

Ryan was speechless.

"Ron, Harry... don't you need to review? I heard that Neville and Seamus recently formed a joint review group, you..."

"Oh, no."

Ron waved his hand coolly: "Harry and I don't need that thing - our grades for the year are already ruined."

"Besides, our situation is special... Mom and Dad won't blame me, and the same goes for Harry..."

He said it heartlessly, and Ryan obviously knew the reason.

Ron and Harry's situation this year was indeed special - Ron was affected by the Imperius Curse for almost the entire first half of the school year, and was even hospitalized because of Percy's curse.

After resolving Chilo's issue during the Christmas holidays, he was hospitalized for a long time again.

It can be said that he spent about one-third of this semester in the school hospital.

Although Harry's situation was better, it was not much better - he was the only one who survived the Killing Curse.

So naturally, the two of them fell behind in their studies, and no one would blame them.

"And I'm sure we're not the only ones who're screwed... Yesterday, when the review group was practicing the Separation Charm, Seamus's spell accidentally blew off Dean's front teeth - the group disbanded, and now everyone is reviewing on their own."

At this moment, Harry also spoke softly.

Compared to Ron, he hadn't given up so completely, but the story Ryan told him about his parents and Snape not long ago still left him confused.

He had no intention of reviewing at all, so he just gave up.

"Is this so..."

Ryan nodded in understanding.

but...

"But—if you can't even get an E (good) in your grades, it might be harder to join my club next semester."

he said.

"...club? What club?"

After hearing this, Harry and Ron naturally looked at each other in surprise.

"It's not entirely settled yet, but Professor Flitwick and I have tentatively named it the 'Pauahtun Club' - or simply the 'Ancient Magic Club'."

Ryan said with a chuckle.

Pawatu, a giant in Mayan mythology.

Legend has it that there are four such giants in the world. They stand in the four corners of the world, carrying the pillars of time on their backs.

Time flows on the pillars, supporting the sky and the earth.

"The club may explore four areas of research: ancient magical plants, ancient alchemy, ancient potions, and ancient magic..."

Ryan shrugged.

"I thought you would be willing to join."

This was the news that Professor Flitwick had just told him not long ago.

His thesis has been preliminarily reviewed by the Wizengamot Council and received very high praise.

"The paper will be published in the Magic Special Issue during the summer vacation, and it will be one of the most prominent featured articles."

"It is said that Miss Agatha, a member of the Wizengamot Council and the governor of Ilvermorny, nearly fainted from excitement when she read the contents of your paper. She is an authority in the field of ancient magic research and has been dedicated to recreating meditation methods and ancient magic."

"She has threatened to do everything to get you transferred to Ilvermorny, and is actively looking for ways to make it happen. Dumbledore has been very annoyed recently... I mean - Ryan, you might become a big star in the academic world..."

Under such circumstances, the establishment of the club in the next semester is obviously a foregone conclusion, the only difference is the level and scale of the establishment.

That's why Ryan revealed it to Harry and Ron.

"Of course we'd like to join!"*2

Upon hearing this, Harry and Ron shouted almost in unison.

"Teaching ancient magic, that's what you know...Merlin's briefs—Ryan, you never told these to your brothers..."

Ron was so excited that his nose was about to bubble.

'Elias's Curse' is the hottest topic among the young wizards at Hogwarts this year.

In particular, the two spells "Lionheart Blazing Armor" and "Blade of Ambition" demonstrated by Ryan on the Quidditch field caused a craze among the young wizards in Hogwarts.

Many young wizards, especially those from the Lion Academy, have explicitly stated that they are willing to fail all their final exams in exchange for the opportunity to use them once.

"I'll have my friends prepare cameras and crystal balls... My tombstone will have this heroic moment played over and over again!"

Many little witches in the Lion's Court even said that if someone could learn these two spells and teach them, they would be willing to make an exception and date the person.

It is said that the Weasley twins, who have a very keen business sense, have begun trying to replicate the weakened versions of these two spells and make them into prank props - probably using the Fire Charm and the Iron Armor Charm to achieve an appearance similar to the 'Lionheart Blazing Armor', while the 'Blade of Ambition' only requires a specially made longsword and the Light Charm.

"This will be a crucial step in our mischievous career!"*2

Although it has not yet been successfully produced, it is said that they have already planned to name it the 'Elias Legendary Set' and sell it for 50 Galleons.

So Ron was almost drooling at this moment.

"Oh, Ron... Ancient spells are very difficult to learn. It usually takes quite a long time to master some simple spells, so I advise you not to get your hopes up too much."

"'Lionheart Blazing Armor' and 'Blade of Ambition' are both relatively advanced ancient spells. They will not be within the scope of the club's research for the time being."

However, Ryan advised gently.

"But you do teach us ancient magic in the club, right?"

Harry couldn't help but ask at this moment.

"of course."

Ryan nodded.

Again - the purpose of the club is to provide young wizards with a way to get in touch with ancient magic.

So apart from some special spells that are passed down exclusively by the Big Four.

In other areas, he doesn't hide anything.

Then Harry's expression became firm.

Unlike Ron, he didn't want to attract attention with his handsome ancient magic - in fact, although he was not as famous as Ryan now, Harry felt that he was famous enough.

But Harry still wants to learn ancient magic, because...

"Voldemort..."

Harry recalled everything that had happened this year and what he had learned about his parents.

Voldemort, Peter Pettigrew, the dark wizards... He desperately wanted to fight against them, to defeat them, and to avenge his parents.

But Harry knew very well.

He was only eleven, and the reputation of 'the boy who lived' did not make him any stronger than his peers.

Not to mention Voldemort, he couldn't even be a match for Peter Pettigrew - according to Ryan, Peter at least learned Animagus, which is an extremely difficult human transformation!

So in Harry's opinion.

The powerful and mysterious ancient magic is undoubtedly the fastest way for him to pursue Voldemort.

"To join the club, I need to look at this year's exam results?"

So then, Harry continued to ask.

"Yes—the practice of ancient magic is extremely dangerous and difficult. Professors believe that young wizards who lack a solid foundation or insufficient learning ability will be more dangerous if they rashly engage in it."

"Although the requirements for first-year students will be slightly relaxed, they still need to have a majority of E grades in several core subjects this semester, and at least one subject must be O (Excellent)."

Ryan nodded and revealed the request to his two friends in advance.

The younger the wizard, the faster and more likely he is to master meditation, so the requirements for first-year wizards are relatively relaxed.

Then, Ryan saw Harry and Ron's expressions become stiff and lost.

"O? I'm not even sure I'd get an A!"

Ron scratched his head.

Harry, on the other hand, felt that his friend was being overly optimistic.

Based on his understanding of them and his recent observation of Hermione's review status, he felt that if Ron and he didn't get a T (very bad/troll), it would be considered a good performance in the exam.

"Ryan, you... I mean, you'll be a professor at the school next semester, don't you have any other options..."

So, Ron looked at Ryan with a smile.

"Oh, no, Ron."