[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-169":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},2250407,4210,"Chapter 169","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-169",169,"\u003Cp>“You should have written that down…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape suddenly had more to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Severus. Wizard Sean Green is enough. He is no one’s appendage—he should not be Wizard Sean McGonagall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva McGonagall looked annoyed; they were leaving the fifth floor corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that’s fine. Tomorrow, he will be Wizard Sean Snape.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape’s lips curled into a cold arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—don’t even think about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva McGonagall gave him a blank look, clutching a finely wrapped cookie, and hurried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean felt his transformation from “self” to “living creature” growing increasingly refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since using the transformation cookie, his understanding of cats and the belief required for transformation had both surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him even more eager for the Animagus transformation, to be taught personally by Headmaster Dumbledore over Christmas weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all goes well, the Animagus transformation could be completed in months—or even just over a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still didn’t understand what the Headmaster meant by “luck, just a bit of luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean reverted his cat paws back to human hands; he could now apply partial transformation to himself, but only as a cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced Advanced Transfiguration at a skilled standard. Skill +30】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pitifully small skill gain, he wondered how much skill the Animagus transformation would grant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, it was Christmas Eve dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All rumors were false—no eight hundred barrels of spiced honeywine, no Weird Sisters performing—only more, richer food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, even Wizard Sean felt slightly overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way out of the Great Hall, Harry seemed to want to say something but held back; Wizard Sean paid no attention to such details and continued grinding the last bits of skill on the transformation cookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, he attempted crafting a Mrs. Norris cookie and instantly reached the 【Skilled】 practice standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow fell softly outside the Gothic stained-glass windows of the corridor; what had been light rain in the afternoon became gentle snow by night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor was silent; Wizard Sean, the only one present, could hardly be called a young wizard at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 【Skilled】 cookie extended his transformation time to ten minutes; he could deepen his understanding through the insights gained during transformation. The more he understood, the higher his skill became; the higher his skill, the deeper his understanding… a closed loop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean harbored a quiet suspicion: though his cookie was called Mrs. Norris Cookie, the prefix he had always wanted to add was “Magical Creature”—its full name should be Magical Creature Mrs. Norris Cookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Norris carried the bloodline of a cat-fox, but Wizard Sean had merely replicated its outward appearance; he had none of the cat-fox’s extraordinary innate talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat-fox possessed an incredible ability: it could detect morally corrupt individuals. If someone became lost, it could Making Guide them safely home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost equivalent to a discernment spell and an automatic homing ability—either one alone would be meaningful enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve this, Wizard Sean’s Alchemy and Transfiguration levels both needed further advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He guessed he’d need to reach at least the 【Expert】 level. He was certain of one other thing: expanding the transformation cookie’s potential into Magical Creatures was the second essential path toward quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought this, Wizard Sean reached the third-floor corridor, where bright candles had been lit and a crowd of young wizards had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat curiously climbed onto the helmet of a suit of armor, listening to the whispers of the young wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Lucky Statue has been remade—they say it’s to celebrate this special Christmas change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hannah Abbott whispered to her companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, Hannah—doesn’t this statue look just like the cat on the armor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sallyanne Prowse whispered in reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both turned to look at the black cat sitting atop the armor. It was small, entirely jet-black, its bright green eyes fixed on the statue that mirrored it exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean froze. He was still alive—how had he been carved into a statue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt an inexplicable urge to scratch the statue, but he suppressed it and fled quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I imagine that, Sallyanne?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hannah murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re lucky, Hannah. The black cat of fortune has passed by.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sallyanne Prowse exclaimed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shadowed corner of the corridor, Wizard Sean hadn’t yet reverted when a pair of hands picked him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a pair of curious, amused pale blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t know how Professor McGonagall had recognized him, Wizard Sean leapt away, transforming into a small wizard with his head bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“P…Professor, good evening.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remarkable Alchemy, clever fusion… you retain self-awareness… child, you know your Animagus form, don’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall pulled out the finely wrapped cookie; her voice was calm, but her whole body trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… do you want to learn?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She restrained her voice as best she could, maintaining her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, I’m sorry—Headmaster Dumbledore has asked me to study under him this Christmas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Child—you needn’t worry about that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she turned, her face was expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the black cat statue, and Albus’s cryptic gaze; her pace toward the Headmaster’s office quickened considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dungeons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold had been partly driven back by the steam from the cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape stared at the stag-shaped cookie, waved his wand, and the dungeon door sealed itself automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he reluctantly ate a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely finished when the dungeon door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Severus, I’ve come to you to avoid…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old wizard, with long, white whiskers, pushed the door open—only he could do so silently, despite the magical seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, a thunderous roar echoed through the dungeon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our relationship has not reached the point where you may enter without knocking—Dumbledore—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware of the chaos his transformation cookie had caused, Wizard Sean pushed for one final effort—just six more skill points, and he’d unlock a new Alchemy title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You practiced Rooster Cookie at an introductory standard. Skill +3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You practiced Rooster Cookie at an introductory standard. Skill +3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Title: Advanced Alchemist】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Significantly increases perception of Alchemical magic; slightly enhances Alchemical talent】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His perception improved slightly; he now sensed the complex magical signatures of cookies with even greater clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately checked the advancement requirements:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Skilled-level Intermediate Alchemical creations, six introductory-level Alchemical creations, unlock Skilled-level Alchemy title\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did “Intermediate Alchemical creation” mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deer adjusts its state for one day; resumes five chapters at 10:30 PM tomorrow\u003C\u002Fp>",1071,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0125abdc07302c341e6ca63be0ee3d1d1fb8e7c46a41961d8b877763918ca637","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-170","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-168",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]