[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-382":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},2250620,4210,"Chapter 382","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-382",382,"\u003Cp>Along with good news came bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat clearly felt the mist growing denser, signaling that its time was steadily running out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at its current pace, it would likely fail to reach Ms. Iso before leaving the borderland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to The Dream Stories, wandering souls might at any moment forget their obsessions and take up adventure; and since these souls remained perpetually adrift, it meant the black cat could not always be lucky enough to find them nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulties were greater than it had imagined, yet they did not cause its frantic pace to pause for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not accustomed to stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mist grew thicker, as the borderland emitted its gentle farewell signal, its steps grew lighter—and even lighter still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, only the howling wind remained in its ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist clumps, too, sped forward, transforming into a flowing tapestry of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before reaching Ms. Iso Ser, it suddenly turned to look back at itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its paws had grown larger, its whiskers longer, its body expanded more than tenfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat had now become an animal resembling a cougar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes were emerald green, more brilliant than gemstones; its body sleek and powerful, leaping across vast distances in mere bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  Reformation had appeared! This was likely because its soul transformation had reached expert proficiency…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You have mastered a unique soul transformation. Expert proficiency +100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【A special form has been unlocked. Please check.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean was astonished—a hundred points; this time, the soul reformation granted an unusually high increase in proficiency… He could hardly wait to open his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Wizard Sean Green】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Unlocked special forms: Cat Lizi , Cat Bao .】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Animagus form slots have been increased accordingly.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Unlocked: Unknown】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new Animagus?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean felt excitement surge—he had never heard of any wizard possessing multiple Animagus forms, save Merlin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Animagus forms resembling magical beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered when to explain to the professor and use ritual magic to unlock the Cat Bao  Animagus form again, he looked further down:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Transformation Classification:】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Magical Transformation: Beginner (60\u002F900)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Material Transformation: Expert (10\u002F3000)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Soul Transformation: Expert (150\u002F3000)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Evaluation: Wizards who reach mastery in transformation display initial combat prowess in their field, possessing magical foundations in transformation beyond the imagination of lesser wizards.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initial combat prowess… magical foundations beyond the imagination of lesser wizards…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean thought silently, slightly bewildered; after defeating the basilisk, his understanding of his own magical strength had once again become unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain he could face off against Aurors—whether he won or lost, he could always escape unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But could he defeat Aurors easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the number of Aurors increased, could he still escape unharmed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he achieve if he faced off against the professors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist grew denser again, and Wizard Sean slowly set these questions aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked ahead, where a familiar yet unfamiliar figure stared at him in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good day, Ms. Iso Ser.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-furred, cougar-like creature spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, dear Cat Bao —”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser rushed forward with large strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never seen such a Cat Bao : its flowing ink-black fur adorned with silver-white patterns like cloud embroidery, and most striking of all, its emerald eyes radiating a dazzling brilliance that seized the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she drew closer, Ms. Ser suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re dead?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cat Bao : “…No, Ms. Ser.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just joking, dear—truly unimaginable that the current holder of the Empty Sigil could achieve this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me, dear, finding me wasn’t easy—what do you need?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you found Mr. James Stewart, and Mr. Chadwick Boot and Mr. Webber Boot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, but since our meeting has become inevitable, waiting has turned into a festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Green, let me tell you an ancient human joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People always feel happiest just before happiness arrives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iso smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her face bore more wrinkles, her smile radiated vibrant life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, have you met anyone else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  said after a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. I’ve been here for some time. When James, Chadwick, and Webber crossed the bridge of love to join me, I explored this place with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, I encountered some wandering souls… but dear, who is it you’re looking for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iso asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ariana Dumbledore, Rita Lestrange, and Lily Potter…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  listed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it seems you don’t miss anyone named Green?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iso was intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Green?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao ’s eyes filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like, Grandfather Green, Grandmother Green? Oh, forgive me—are they still alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve lost all sense of death for so long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser stepped across the white expanse, dodging a mist clump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then Mrs. Green and…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iso fell silent for a long while before asking slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  sat upon the white expanse, its expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser’s voice grew softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine. Have you seen the people I mentioned? If you meet them, please tell me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao ’s ears twitched naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Ms. Ser’s lips slowly curved into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser’s smile brightened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think it’s easy to encounter a correct, wandering soul?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If wizards failed to do something or say something in life, does that make it easier to accomplish in death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The borderland is vaster and more dangerous than you imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next time, you may not find me again. Know this: two souls’ paths do not easily cross, even if you possess a Soul Relic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iso’s words plunged Wizard Sean into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Headmaster Dumbledore’s theory was merely a guess, and this made Wizard Sean understand even more clearly that shortcuts were never advisable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he remained in the borderland long enough—until just before dawn—his chances of success would surely rise considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for telling me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cat Bao  gazed at the rising mist and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, I did meet another wizard I most wished to find—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Ser suddenly changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very last second before leaving, the Cat Bao  asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The revered Rowena Ravenclaw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iso's voice drifted out, dreamlike and ethereal.\u003C\u002Fp>",1052,"2026-06-19T10:00:41.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f087013310480decbc0212afdea74a4edf427d5e83931d91de44c65f331d037f","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-383","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-381",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]