[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-158":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},2250396,4210,"Chapter 158: The Coming Christmas","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-158",158,"\u003Cp>This was undoubtedly a series of challenge letters; Professor Terra, as the foremost disciple beneath “Nicolas Flamel,” had achieved alchemical feats that would leave a mark throughout alchemical history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a tenured professor at five entire magical schools, and had her age permitted, she should have been seated among the elders of the International Alchemical Congress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite her fame, she had never found a suitable student—this was one reason she traveled between magical schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without students, there is no transmission; and transmission—after all—is one of the paramount duties of the alchemical community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had nothing to do with lofty ideals of advancing alchemy; it was merely the alchemist’s own unwillingness to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every renowned alchemist inevitably possesses a distinct personal style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stems from the obscurity and complexity of alchemical knowledge, its abundance of references and symbols—sometimes a single alchemical masterpiece requires several volumes of commentary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the rupture of personal transmission is nearly equivalent to the extinction of an entire alchemical branch, especially in the magical world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, most magical progress is driven by individual great wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Alchemy Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Terra stared intently at Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should have come to Hogwarts long ago…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was now clearly visible, her voice sharp and clear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well, child—an incredible achievement!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had finally lost her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From today, your time belongs to the vastness of alchemy. You must finish reading these books after the Christmas holiday…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And submit a paper on alchemical rituals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm tone carried both sternness and expectation; with a wave of her hand, several books hidden deep within the classroom flew out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alchemy, after all, is a ritual magic. Unlike potion-making’s precision, alchemical rituals vary widely, yet nearly all alchemists agree on one thing—a wizard cannot perform two rituals simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This means that once an alchemical apprentice develops a habit with one specific ritual, it becomes exceedingly difficult to learn another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also signifies that he has entered an alchemical school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the alchemy classroom, Wizard Sean carried many books—all bearing Professor Terra’s personal annotations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean did not know that alchemy operated under a master-apprentice system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These personal annotations introduced theories and methods that functioned as a master-apprentice certification; if you demonstrated the same unique techniques, alchemists would inevitably trace your lineage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corridor, the rain slowly ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean walked with light steps; he now understood that even within alchemy, his talent was still considerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first mounted a broomstick, he had realized—he could sense the flow of magic within alchemical constructs, dismantle their magical runes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as a potions master could instinctively judge heat, stirring force, and brewing timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was innate talent for a magical branch—and here, this was the magical world where talent truly mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Green! How was it? Did Professor Terra say—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Weasley twins always appeared in the corridor—Wizard Sean had grown accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean paused for a few seconds,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The professor only said: ‘An incredible achievement.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah—?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred let out a despairing groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then all those awful biscuits we ate—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George added, equally despairing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing they had revealed too much, the two turned pale and vanished in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean sighed; if the twins were going to open a shop, he’d gladly sponsor them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was a guaranteed profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One week remained until Christmas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky suddenly cleared, turning a bright, dazzling egg-white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One morning, the muddy grounds were dusted with a glistening layer of frost. The castle buzzed with the bustling energy of Christmas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick, who taught charms, had already decorated his classroom with colorful lights that would transform into real fairies, fluttering their wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Great Hall, in the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean and the others found the corridor completely blocked by a massive fir tree. Seeing the two enormous feet protruding beneath it and hearing the loud huffing sounds, they knew Hagrid was behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Hagrid, need a hand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron asked, poking his head through the branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’ve got it, thanks, Ron.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid grunted, then dragged the fir tree away—it was to be placed in the Great Hall as the Christmas tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone eagerly awaited the holiday. The Hut had grown even warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry sat on a stool, sipping oat milk, watching the steam rise slowly—he felt this room offered more hope than any other place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean, can I test my spell proficiency?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean had just finished making a howling letter; he was just shy of reaching the [Apprentice] level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also mealtime; everyone in the Hut assumed there was a brief rest before and after meals—they weren’t study maniacs… were they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean means, hurry up, Harry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting teased from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry raised his wand nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wingardium Leviosa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wooden board floated up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean waved his wand, and the chart bearing Harry’s large head floated over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It now read—Harry: Levitation Charm [Proficient], Aqua Eructo [Beginner]…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s impressive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting was the first to praise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A week faster than me. You’re nearly on par with Hermione.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione lifted her chin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Passable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting pulled out his own chart and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In one and a half weeks, from [Beginner] to [Proficient]—you must have a remarkable talent for charms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His praise made Harry feel light-headed; when even Hermione and Neville nodded in agreement, he floated even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from flying, he now had another strength—so when people mentioned him, they could say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Potter—he’s brilliant at charms,” instead of: “Ah, that Harry Potter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron edged closer, saw his own charm proficiency lagged far behind everyone else’s—but his Transfiguration had reached [Beginner]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his hard practice had been worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never imagined his progress could be seen—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly… loved this place…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hut always brimmed with hope—but perhaps only Jia Jia Siting knew why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any group where everyone’s skill levels are nearly equal, disagreement and prejudice are nearly unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the people in the Hut were not like that; precisely, the harmony and vitality here existed only because Wizard Sean had united several exceptional young wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>",1025,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f0bdb412d0e0cfba5cc69324cd09401dd545c5e1540c207952a00831b9bfb06a","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-159","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-157",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]