[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250354,4210,"Chapter 116: The Transfiguration of Magic","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>October was ending in howling storms, and November was approaching; Hogwarts Castle was as cold as frozen iron, each morning coated in a thick layer of frost, the biting wind cutting at hands and cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky and the Great Hall’s ceiling turned a pale blue-gray, the mountains surrounding Hogwarts crowned with snow, the castle’s temperature dropping so low that many students wore thick dragonhide gloves during breaks in the corridors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean stood outside the corridor, his breath forming white mist, and he lightly knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green, I’ve told you many times—no need to knock, come in, child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle voice came from behind the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean pushed the door open; though the professor had said it many times, he had no intention of changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Private space is sensitive and inviolable; the professor gave him a key, but that didn’t mean he could simply walk in anytime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, the fireplace always burned merrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately the professor had been busy, sitting on a tall chair, grading assignments or correcting the mistakes of young wizards without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she were preparing for something significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regarding the transformation of ‘self’ into ‘living creature,’ Mr. Green, that requires even greater caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So today we will learn—transformation of objects into ‘magic.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall stopped grading, waved her wand, and in an instant, flames burst from the fireplace, tongues nearly licking Wizard Sean’s cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her wand again, and the flames transformed into the shape of a lizard, slithering back into the hearth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This advanced transfiguration demands stronger will and higher magical power; crucially, when you infuse magic into your chosen object… you must believe it was always magical.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Professor McGonagall said had already been recorded in the notes she gave Wizard Sean, and now hearing it aloud deepened his understanding further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, you will learn to infuse this ‘magic’ into the flames of the fireplace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall’s expression softened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this student had memorized both notebooks she gave him and finished three transfiguration textbooks in just three weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corridors, she had never seen Green without a book in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most sixth-year wizards would be lucky to finish one book in three weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean leaned closer to the fireplace out of curiosity, when suddenly the flames flared violently, forcing him to recoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hands he held a notebook, its ink slightly yellowed by the fireplace’s heat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Clear and precise intent, firm belief, sufficient will】—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the content from Professor McGonagall’s notes, the eternal truth of transfiguration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean waved his wand; in fact, transfiguration at the 【Expert】 level no longer required incantations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level corresponds to adult wizards, though a few advanced students might reach it—rarely, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wizard Sean waved his wand, the flames leapt more visibly; he tried imagining them as dancing shapes, guiding them out according to the professor’s notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This step was accomplished effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced an advanced transfiguration at apprentice level, proficiency +30】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced an advanced transfiguration at apprentice level, proficiency +30】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Wizard Sean could make the flames dance with his wand movements; though only a tiny flicker, it brought great delight to Professor McGonagall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, Mr. Green. Next, try controlling more of the flame…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall said with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the transfiguration office, Wizard Sean knew he had already stepped halfway through the door to advanced transfiguration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still far from the professor’s ability to conjure fire lizards, it was undeniably a fine beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as Professor McGonagall had said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Most wizards cannot make the flame react at all on their first attempt—they must practice continuously for over a month to achieve this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean suspected this was tied to his title’s innate talent:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Title: Master of Transfiguration】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Greatly enhances unique perception of transforming non-magical objects into magic】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This perception always helped Wizard Sean find the key to making the flames “obey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Wizard Sean left, the transfiguration classroom remained bathed in firelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor waved her wand; the drawer transformed into a small pig, which gracefully handed her an envelope filled with thick sheets of parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the parchment, the professor’s expression grew even softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean wore thick gloves and pulled his scarf up slightly, now able to clearly see the notebook in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Its cover was pure black, the first page filled with warnings—this was Professor Flitwick’s notes on dark magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark magic might make Headmaster Dumbledore… uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t mean Wizard Sean would abandon learning it entirely; Professor Flitwick had said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dark magic is like a blade—those with ill intent use it for vile purposes, but its nature is ultimately tied to the user’s intent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One reason was that dark magic advanced rapidly—after all, you can never have too many spells at your disposal; the more spells a wizard learns, the stronger they become;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another reason was that Professor Flitwick personally took charge of Wizard Sean’s dark magic instruction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent! Oh—truly astonishing talent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the charms classroom, Professor Flitwick paced back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered to himself, “Oh, I must handle this,” “I must watch this child closely,” “Thank goodness it’s little Green…” while using his wand to restore the books Wizard Sean had knocked flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, every one of Wizard Sean’s practices had been supervised directly by Professor Flitwick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a Disarming Charm at expert level, proficiency +50】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a Disarming Charm at master level, proficiency +300】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, goodbye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun set, casting long shadows, Wizard Sean left the charms classroom and silently opened his panel in the corridor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You are a rare genius in dark magic; dark magic embraces you naturally—you are the born King of Dark Magic】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean quickly skipped over this absurd line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Disarming Charm: Expert (10\u002F30000)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An expert-level Disarming Charm is cast instantly and silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with various applications of the Levitation Charm, Wizard Sean’s combat skill even surprised Professor Flitwick—underestimate him, and he might send an adult wizard sprawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Filus, isn’t that an unsettling talent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frail voice echoed in the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But a reassuring wizard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Professor Flitwick’s beard bristled with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly wizard beside him said nothing, only nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1037,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3fdd11e91e3722d048ced72e97e910d0ea9807a9fc5a22297100b6fffeca5d8a","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-117","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-115",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]