[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-20":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},2250258,4210,"Chapter 20: Transfiguration","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>Pushing open the greenhouse door, Wizard Sean felt his heart rate had accelerated significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if Professor Sprout wasn’t there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if she had already finished processing the venomous fangs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flashed through his mind and was instantly discarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he saw the plump professor hard at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Sprout.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean broke into a light run, his voice trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome, Green,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout greeted Wizard Sean warmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come with me—we have special materials to process today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean’s light run turned into a full sprint, as if afraid she might vanish if he hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A certain plump witch “oh”ed and brushed aside the vines above Wizard Sean’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout walked briskly ahead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>leading Wizard Sean through the familiar bubblepod area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our dear bubblepods are nearly ripe—when the pink pods grow a little larger, the shiny seeds will jump out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>we must harvest them before they leap, or the greenhouse will be overrun with pod-flowers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor pinched a pod and spoke with the joy of harvest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Green, would you like to help pick them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean gave a firm “yes,” and the two wizards arrived at the oak table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various fangs lay arranged upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every year at this time I help process materials…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, look at these fangs—so sturdy, Green. Do you know how they differ?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout waved her wand, and several fangs hovered before Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were sharp and gleaming, cold and clearly distinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Venomous fangs have small grooves inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean studied the fangs carefully and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly right,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout was slightly surprised,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sharp observation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke, and a mortar and pestle flew into Wizard Sean’s hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try grinding them, Green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean didn’t hesitate—grinding wasn’t difficult,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially since the pestle in his hand seemed to possess some magic,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he guessed it was a Shatter Charm or similar, speeding his progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout watched Wizard Sean grind diligently, then waved her wand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and ten mortars and pestles on the table began moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the wakefulness agent, we grind it finer; for the boils potion, this coarseness is sufficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had she finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>than Wizard Sean stopped grinding—he had completed ten batches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too slow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then he saw the ten mortars moving together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, wizards are just too versatile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean paid it no mind, instead focusing intently on the grinding state of the fangs and carefully observing the difference between powdered venomous and non-venomous fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he couldn’t find it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout saw his eyes nearly pressed against the powder and laughed, her hat tilting crookedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her wand again, and the powders filled glass bottles of different colors,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the venomous fang powder in pale red, the non-venomous in white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The angle of the sunflowers tells me it’s time for you to go, Green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout tapped her five fingers in sequence, making a farewell gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Wizard Sean realize an hour and a half had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly bid farewell, whispering only:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, can I come back this afternoon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—the greenhouse welcomes every child who loves nature.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Wizard Sean pushed open the greenhouse door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Ravenclaw would have their first Transfiguration class with Gryffindor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to be turned into a pocket watch or a map, so he quickened his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he opened his panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Herbology Recognition: Locked (59\u002F90)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Apprentice-level Herbology Recognition unlocks the Apprentice Herbology Title】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang processing clearly didn’t count as herbology,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean continued scrolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Floating Charm: Apprentice (4\u002F300)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cleaning Charm: Apprentice (70\u002F300)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lumos Charm: Beginner (19\u002F900)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumos was now Beginner level,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean lit his wand—it glowed brighter than at Apprentice level,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and he cast it faster, more effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To match the brightness he’d achieved in class before, he’d need to stir up emotion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>though success wasn’t guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he’d tried in class before and could no longer produce such bright light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Transfiguration classroom was on the second floor of the castle, not far from Professor McGonagall’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the classroom, he saw a short brown wooden table, behind which sat chairs from the Plantagenet era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antiques,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hogwarts really was rich,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spotted Michael, looking conflicted, seated beside a black-haired girl,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now hesitating whether to sit with Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean shook his head and sat beside Hermione, whose side held a cage with a squeaking rat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though desks were for two, the seat beside her always remained empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean, have you seen the tabby cat on the desk? She’s adorable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean looked up—a silver-and-gray tabby cat sat regally atop the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, a creaking sound came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Harry and Ron, barging in through the door, breathless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were now three minutes late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione glanced back, then pursed her lips and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Made it—had we been late, McGonagall’s face would’ve scared us to death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them delay taking seats, Wizard Sean knew they couldn’t avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tabby cat leapt into the air and transformed into a tall witch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dressed in a deep green robe, tilting her head to study Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s eyes widened, his lips pressed tight, his expression clearly saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Harry, do you think we’ll survive this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was amazing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron tried to deflect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your comment, Mr. Weasley,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>perhaps I should turn you and Mr. Potter into a pocket watch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so at least one of you could keep time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then turn into a map—surely you don't need a map to find your own seat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of low laughter spread through the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two points from Gryffindor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean saw Hermione glance again at Harry and Ron, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gryffindor lived up to its reputation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Transfiguration is the most complex and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall said sternly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who misbehaves in my classroom will be expelled—and never allowed back. I have warned you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of her wand, Professor McGonagall\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>turned the desk before her into a pig, which wandered about the classroom before turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young wizards stared, eyes gleaming, eager to begin at once.\u003C\u002Fp>",1048,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","38c8af9e2f3d991267b69876712a4990c35e43e4ce718127d4b99b90973767da","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-21","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-19",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]