[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-21":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},2250259,4210,"Chapter 21: Intermediate Transfiguration","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>Learning Transfiguration requires great diligence, for it is more rigorous and scientific than any other subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Transfiguration, success is only achieved when every detail is perfectly correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall stepped down from the podium and tapped Harry’s book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now turn to page five.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will repeat the above points once more:”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When performing a transformation, it is crucial to swing your wand with firmness and decisiveness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not wave or rotate your wand unnecessarily, or the transformation will surely fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before casting the Transfiguration spell, clearly visualize in your mind the form you wish the object to become…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall explained two key points, and after introducing the counter-charm called Reverso,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she instructed the young witches and wizards to transform the matches on their desks into silver needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students eagerly began trying, but few succeeded;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>no matter how they changed their gestures or pronounced the incantation, the matches showed no change at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They scratched their heads and furrowed their brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione, however, kept her eyes fixed on Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean’s gaze flickered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transfiguration,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>known as the magic that best reflects a wizard’s will,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>proves a simple truth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>magic,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>is itself a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And wizards,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>are the gods who command miracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With clear intent, firm belief, and sufficient mental power,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even a first-year wizard can alter the very nature of an object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I know the structure of a match, and I have enough confidence to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps I could delve deeper into the match’s structure, or give myself stronger affirmations of confidence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am more curious about another thing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>what The Theory of Magic mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mastering a spell, to unleash its full power, sufficient mental strength is still required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the emotion behind Lumos is the desire for light,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then what emotion is needed for Transfiguration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Command,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am the god.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trans—figura—tion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a low-level Transfiguration at expert standard. Proficiency +30】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of light erupted from Wizard Sean’s wand tip; the match transformed into a silver needle in an instant, its tip gleaming coldly, with a small hole at the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight immediately drew the attention of the other students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good heavens! He succeeded!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did he do it?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who? Who? It’s Wizard Sean… huh?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Wizard Sean,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione’s mouth hung open; she was certain she had not missed a single detail,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet why, with the same wand motion and incantation, had Wizard Sean succeeded while others failed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall hurried over, her eyes locked on the needle, her face breaking into a relieved and warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to speak, her expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Step away from Mr. Green. Immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sharp command caused the surrounding students to scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean paid no attention to the commotion; his gaze remained focused and resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can do more,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean told himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trans—figura—tion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he swung his wand with force,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the mouse in the cage beside him transformed into a snuffbox—though imperfectly, its tail still twitching,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet it drew a unified “Whoa—” from the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a mid-level Transfiguration at beginner standard. Proficiency +50】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall’s eyelids trembled slightly, her voice losing its usual sternness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“an unsettling talent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, noticing Wizard Sean, exhausted, glancing at her shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tightly pressed lips softened, and genuine joy sparkled in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reassuring bearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For exceeding the curriculum, Mr. Green, I award ten points to Ravenclaw!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall smiled, satisfied and pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael swung his arm triumphantly, snatching Terry’s match from the desk ahead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and before Terry could react, Michael said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch Wizard Sean’s Transfiguration, Terry—Ravenclaw just earned ten points!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terry stared at Wizard Sean, stunned for a moment, then smiled shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael chuckled, still clutching the match, while Anthony, who had led the applause, shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a mid-level Transfiguration at apprentice standard. Proficiency +10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a mid-level Transfiguration at apprentice standard. Proficiency +10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced a mid-level Transfiguration at apprentice standard. Proficiency +10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before class ended, Wizard Sean, having regained some energy, continued grinding proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another depletion of stamina, Wizard Sean panted and glanced at his panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Transfiguration: Apprentice (113\u002F900)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Advancement: Beginner Transfiguration unlocked. Beginner title in Transfiguration available.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Progress was rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m no fool for having a pale purple talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Wizard Sean longed to see what the Beginner title entailed, his immediate priority was reaching the level needed to brew potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant he had to first understand how to process magical ingredients,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>before he could practice and grind proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s my match?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before class ended, Wizard Sean heard Terry, usually shy and quiet, shout suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and moments later, Michael dashed out of the classroom like the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed Wizard Sean, he called out, “Incredible, Wizard Sean!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean glanced at Terry chasing after Michael, smiled faintly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and headed toward the greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corridor before the greenhouse,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean spotted a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Bruce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean walked over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Wizard Sean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Bruce smiled warmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall we head to the greenhouse together?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean responded, and the two walked down the corridor together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight spilled across the grounds, bathing Hogwarts Castle in warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor was lined with the slanted shadows of armor and statues, and the portraits still visited one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean glanced curiously at a Lady who turned her head away from a knight approaching her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know why Professor Sprout handles things like snake fangs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>said Senior Bruce, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the new students' potion brewing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean offered his guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can see why you were sorted into Ravenclaw...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Bruce sighed and spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you must have guessed what we're doing today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought for a moment and said, \"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Bruce wore an expression of triumph—finally, something Wizard Sean didn't know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's slug processing—those with tentacles and those without;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and hedgehog spines. If we work fast, we can finish today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean nodded, feeling a flicker of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could master the processing of these materials today, he would complete the first step of preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying this joy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean pushed open the wooden door of the greenhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>",1047,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8e28970e0cd294d2b9419c937592de30dca8f48418e39aee2c0dd85b6b7b5fb1","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-22","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-20",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]