Chapter 145

And at Hogwarts, the Transfiguration professor is practically the reserve candidate for Headmaster.

Thus, Sean summoned his weary spirit once more and earnestly drafted his essay on the fetch:

【The fetch, even in magical history, originates from a pagan concept in Northern Europe. The core idea is that everyone possesses a fetch; this fetch is not merely a spiritual double, but very likely a physical one, which is the marvelous aspect when understood through the Scandinavian language.】

"The fetch possesses our 'outer form' (hamr), follows us, and is our 'spirit-sense' (hugr)."

Therefore, there does not exist "a single, unique fetch, but at least two: one is a physical fetch, sometimes appearing in animal form; the other is a spiritual fetch, which may also manifest as an animal."】

Sean felt it sounded familiar; he naturally associated it with Animagi and the Patronus Charm.

On the desk, at Sean's side, books like *Intermediate Transfiguration*, *Advanced Transfiguration Guide*, and *The Magic of Transfiguration* were piled into a small mountain.

"An in-depth understanding of a certain period of history is also an important component of the ritual..."

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige took a gentle sip of tea, and as she gazed at Sean, her expression grew heavy once again.

She sighed softly; even when just writing an essay, this child gave one hundred percent of his focus. He had not rested properly for too long, almost holding on by sheer willpower.

"Mr. Green, come here."

Sean raised his head, somewhat dazed, and discovered that the time had already reached six o'clock in the evening.

And right after dinner, Professor Fuliwei would set aside time to teach him the Knockback Jinx.

So, Sean put his books into his small bag, tidied up the cluttered desk, and placed his quill into the cat-shaped pen holder.

"Goodbye, Professor."

Sean bowed gently, then felt himself enveloped in a soft warmth. He smelled a pleasant scent and, in the final moments of his fading consciousness, heard the Professor's voice:

"Do not cease your persistence, Mr. Green... however, do get a proper night's sleep, and go welcome your Friday..."

Inside the Transfiguration office,

Sean was sleeping soundly, but the time had eerily drifted back to when the afternoon had just begun.

"You are helping him cheat, Minerva."

Albus, having also regressed to noon, spoke with a smile.

"I was not aware that Hogwarts had such a rule..."

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige's voice was calm and unruffled.

"Albus, if there is nothing else, please leave my office."

"Oh—"

The smile on Dumbledore's face remained kindly.

"I simply did not expect that your application for a Time-Turner was for... well, well, Minerva, at least let me take a few more looks at my former office?"

He claimed to be examining the office, but in truth, his wise gaze remained fixed on Sean and the steam-emitting turtle Sean had previously transfigured.

"It seems Mr. Green is learning Transfiguration quite well?"

Waking up, Sean felt his fatigue had been reduced by half; there seemed to be a magical enchantment in Professor Marcus Marcus Maige's office that allowed him to relax his strained spirit.

Most importantly, he had rested for so long, yet it had only been a short while.

He sensed something, and thus stepped into the classroom with greater determination.

In the classroom, Professor Fuliwei looked at him twice in surprise:

"It seems you are ready to learn the Knockback Jinx—you have maintained a good mental state, which is excellent, Mr. Green. It seems Friday..."

The Professor seemed to realize he had misspoken and quickly changed the subject.

"Let us talk about Dark Magic... Mr. Green, tell me, what do you consider Dark Magic to be?"

"Dark Magic, or black magic, refers to those types of magic that can cause harm, exert control, or even kill people or creatures."

"For example, the three Unforgivable Curses, brewing dark potions, and cultivating dark creatures."

Sean replied.

"A comprehensive summary."

Professor Fuliwei looked at Sean with admiration.