[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-172":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},2250410,4210,"Chapter 172: The Counter-Charm","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>Transfiguration, the Counter-Charm, and the Disillusionment Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the practical spell set Wizard Sean had devised for himself, providing him with offense, defense, and concealment respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding the latter two spells to the [Expert] level to enhance his combat capabilities and unlock the [Adept]-tier title in the Spell Domain was one of Wizard Sean's most important current tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the difficulty of learning spells would increase sharply after \"Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean needed to prepare for his future spell studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A very excellent choice,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick said with gratification, letting Wizard Sean open \"Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4,\" which contained the complete incantation and wand movements for the Counter-Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Counter-Charm is a foundational counter-spell within the magical system, remarkably effective at dispelling low-level jinxes and control spells—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cast a spell, Mr. Green.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean silently cast the Water-Making Spell and recorded the professor's explanation of the counter-spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean knew that some dark magic possessed specific corresponding counter-spells, such as Professor Snape's Sectumsempra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, some counter-spells could handle most dark magic, such as the Counter-Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It served as the counter-spell for many hexes and jinxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite interesting; Wizard Sean had previously regarded it merely as a defensive spell, but upon reflection, its magical principle was not to impose a defense upon the wizard, but to dismantle the opponent's attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finite Incantatem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick waved his wand, and all those streams of water vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—did you feel that, Mr. Green?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick crossed his hands, slowly placed \"Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4\" on the somewhat worn desk, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The magic was blocked, Professor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean sensed that the magic output from the tip of his wand seemed to be obstructed; naturally, his spellcasting had been dismantled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent! A keen perception!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick excitedly paced back and forth on the spot,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try it. Terminate, dismantle. Remember, Mr. Green...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finite Incantatem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean mimicked the professor's hand gesture, imagining himself terminating the opponent's spellcasting, and thus his wand tip slashed downward fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced the Counter-Charm once at the Novice standard. Proficiency +3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water-Making Spell the professor had just cast vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An astonishing rate of progress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione had been poring over \"A Beginner's Making Guide to Ancient Runes\" for five days; she possessed a natural interest in such mysterious and powerful script and had borrowed numerous related books from the library as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting was naturally acting as Wizard Sean's sparring partner, after all, Wizard Sean could not practice the Counter-Charm against thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced the Counter-Charm once at the Novice standard. Proficiency +3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced the Counter-Charm once at the Novice standard. Proficiency +3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This practice continued until Wizard Sean unlocked the Counter-Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the remaining time, Wizard Sean was guiding a certain excited little Badger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Neville had recently sent feathers flying everywhere, and Jia Jia Siting intended to learn this spell so that Neville would not be afraid to bring small wooden boards for practice—Neville had always feared losing control and hitting someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what Wizard Sean did not expect was that the Counter-Charm he had just learned would soon encounter an opportunity for practical application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering October, the weather grew increasingly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large mountains surrounding the school appeared gray and misty, occasionally covered by a thin layer of ice and snow, while the Black Lake surface gradually began to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the young wizards would don their gloves and wrap scarves around their necks, their most common activities being chatting, doing homework, and playing games in front of the fireplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Friday afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inside the Charms classroom,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>since there was no fireplace here, it felt exceptionally cold; coupled with the Water-Making Spell Professor Flitwick was teaching anew today,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone attempted it cautiously, fearing that surging water would drench them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick demonstrated the wand movement once more, the motion so fluid it seemed to paint a winding stream in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The wrist must be supple, not stiff. The incantation is 'Aguamenti'; it must be spoken as crisply as dripping spring water, not like smashing stones...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a chorus of whispers and the whooshing sound of wands being waved filled the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting waved his wand cautiously; a thin stream of water emerged from the tip. Although weak, the direction was correct, which relieved him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>where Wizard Sean was arching the water into a bridge, then waving his wand and chanting a spell, causing the water to vanish under a Scouring Charm before it could fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—that is truly impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting murmured to himself, a smile of shared pride appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, Mr. Green! Two points for Ravenclaw!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick walked over, nodding satisfactorily at Wizard Sean,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And of course, nice progress, one point for Hufflepuff, Mr. Fletchley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Jia Jia Siting's face grew even warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the crowd of Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs, a figure in orange-red stood out conspicuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seamus Finnigan; due to his successive explosions, Professor Flitwick had to make him practice extra, thus assigning him an additional lesson and paying him particular attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He invested as much energy in monitoring him as he did with Wizard Sean—the professor's gaze darted back and forth between Wizard Sean and Seamus throughout the entire class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seamus frowned, his face a mask of focus and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reminded himself that he could not fail again, and even if he did fail, he must not cause an explosion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he firmly kept in mind Professor Flitwick's words regarding \"power\" and \"surge,\" telling himself he must succeed at least once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped his wand tightly, as if it were not a wand but the reins of a wild horse needing taming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aguamenti!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seamus shouted loudly, exerting all his strength to slash his wand forward in an arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, things did not proceed as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no clear spring water, not even a single splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, there was a deafening roar, as if a water-filled balloon had burst suddenly under high pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, absurdly out-of-control column of water—more like an invisible water buffalo charging with full force—erupted from the tip of Seamus's wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick had his back turned to him; by the time the professor noticed, the cold stream was rushing straight toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, right behind the surge of water, a pair of emerald eyes shimmered with light:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finite Incantatem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fleeting glow surged from Wizard Sean's wand, and the water in mid-air gradually vanished as if encountering some resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced the Counter-Charm once at the Adept standard. Proficiency +10]\u003C\u002Fp>",1112,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5ff2c9591a96b155e8c0318227ebedb725455cad32fd76493779dc53484c5451","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-173","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-171",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]