[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-149":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},2250387,4210,"Chapter 149: I Promise","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-149",149,"\u003Cp>The Weasley twins were punished for enchanting several snowballs to chase Quirrell around, finally smashing into the back of his turban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean saw this scene and was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Hogwarts’ persecution of Voldemort wasn’t just Penelope’s flames—it was also the Weasleys’ snowballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Voldemort was determined to attack Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a grudge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Weasley twins were being dragged away by a visibly angry Professor Sprout, Wizard Sean headed toward the castle, fully prepared—now only practice remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold wind swept through the corridors; the fire in the Transfiguration office burned weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall stood by the window, fingers gripping a letter, as if she had seen last winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The firelight danced on her square glasses, revealing a dimness in her eyes she had never shown anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set down the letter, deliberately slowing her movements, as if merely organizing papers—and outside, the snowscape of Hogwarts stretched on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Knock, knock, knock.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean gently tapped on the door of the Transfiguration office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come in, child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall sat down before the wooden desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advanced Transfiguration is more dangerous and complex; it must be practiced under safe conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean remembered the professor’s words and began today’s Transfiguration practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his wand, and the beetle gradually began growing feathers…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Clear and specific intent, firm belief, sufficient will]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transfiguration always obeys these three rules; the beetle grew larger, but within two seconds, it reverted back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean panted, staring at the beetle, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Child,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall had rarely seen a young wizard look so confused; only now did she feel he truly resembled an eleven-year-old boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try to think—why a beetle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor’s eyes narrowed, then seemed to recall something, returning to a deep stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why… a beetle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean murmured to himself, then quickly pulled out the professor’s notes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[When performing Advanced Transfiguration, one can strengthen belief by identifying corresponding elements.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below this line, examples were listed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, transforming a frog into a toad is easier, or a canary into a cuckoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both are “living creature to living creature” transformations in Advanced Transfiguration, yet they are easier precisely because they share extremely similar traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean suddenly recalled something—the wizard who turned his companion into a badger—did he truly believe his companion was a badger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when Wizard Sean waved his wand again, the beetle quickly became a large feathered bird—though some antennae and shell surfaces remained, it had reached apprentice level:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You performed one Advanced Transfiguration at apprentice standard, proficiency +30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are an unquestionable genius, Mr. Green!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall exclaimed, then watched as Wizard Sean, eager, began practicing relentlessly with his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he had said, once the interface showed progress, success was merely a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some practice, Wizard Sean had mastered the basics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once he reached adept level, he could begin crafting “Owl Cookies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before leaving the office, he saw Professor McGonagall walking slowly over; she took his hand, her face softened by the warm firelight, and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Christmas, you will receive a letter. I promise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean understood the hidden knowledge within magical branches, yet felt bewildered by these inexplicable feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the thickening snow, Professor Sprout’s smile grew warmer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By next spring, life buried under snow will flourish even more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She often said this while holding her hoe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the castle, Wizard Sean, Jia Jia Siting, and Neville trudged through deep snow toward the greenhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Harry had just returned from training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really feel sorry for those people,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco Malfoy said, standing in the snow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They have to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas because their families don’t want them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke with his eyes fixed on Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe and Goyle snickered beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry ignored them, turning instead to Ron, who had come to meet him—behind Ron stood Hagrid wrapped in a coat, and Ron held a steaming cup of honey-lemon tea—given by Jia Jia Siting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Quidditch match, Malfoy had grown even more sullen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raged over Slytherin’s defeat, claiming next time a giant-mouthed tree frog would replace Harry as Seeker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had hoped to make everyone laugh, but no one found it funny—everyone admired how Harry had managed to stay firmly on his wildly bucking broom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy, jealous and furious, turned to mock Harry’s lack of a proper family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you—can you move out of the way? Don’t block the path?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Malfoy snapped at Ron in a cold, drawling tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pandering to Hagrid, Weasley? I suppose you hope that after graduating from Hogwarts, you’ll become gamekeeper too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Hagrid’s hut must seem like a palace compared to your old home!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron lunged at Malfoy—just as Professor Snape appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weasley!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron released his grip on Malfoy’s shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone provoked them first, Professor Snape,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Malfoy just insulted both their families.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid and Harry held little hope—they knew Professor Snape was unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron clenched his anger, knowing what awaited him: Snape’s prejudice—he had done this before, many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to their surprise, Professor Snape said nothing at first; he stared at them darkly, then glanced toward the distant, fleeting emerald eyes heading toward the greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… did he say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape felt an unnamed fury tearing and surging in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah—I just said someone has no parents and is poor and ridiculous…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy grinned smugly, unaware of the trembling beneath the black robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out— all of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape roared first at Harry, Ron, and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never seen Professor Snape so furious; all fled, terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s weird, Harry—we just escaped punishment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron asked, bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>",932,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","dcba1d413b166474e7feca57f121afb3bea19d2c2930fa287de3a8ae26c79ac5","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-150","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-148",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]