[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-415":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},2250653,4210,"Chapter 415: Ancient Magic","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-415",415,"\u003Cp>The pear juice in the cottage emitted a fragrant aroma, its warm golden glow bathing the head of the man and the cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena sipped the sweet pear juice, quietly watching and listening. She thought no moment could ever be more soothing than this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll call it ancient magic, for lack of a better term.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena told me you know something of its traces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old book of Ravenclaw rustled pages, and the black cat’s ears twitched involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Lady Ravenclaw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat had certainly seen it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily’s magic protecting Harry was a powerful form of ancient magic; the Veil in the Department of Mysteries was also ancient magic; and finally, the soul artifacts he mastered—including the legendary Deathly Hallows sought by many wizards—belonged to the category of ancient magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… what exactly is ancient magic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avada Lightning Chain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat thought of it without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the wild infancy of magic, ancient wizards struggled to survive on the continent of magic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My successor, you should know the tales of giants rampaging and dragons slaughtering.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, magic revealed only a fraction of its mystery, insufficient to sustain wizards on the magical continent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ravenclaw spoke, she pointed a finger toward the black cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scenes appeared in the cottage, like memories replayed in a Pensieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giants smashed through wizard settlements; dragons swooped low, breathing fire over wizard hiding places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even in the most chaotic and blind times, the strongest powers are born.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw’s fingers flicked, and the images spun faster, as if sped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wizard climbed a mountain peak, raised his wand, and a thick bolt of lightning—like a divine punishment—struck the roaring dragon;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wizard stood at the center of a settlement, flames swirling around him taller than giants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is ancient magic? Does it differ fundamentally from the magic you use today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw seemed to ask herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words made the black cat pause mid-breath; its tail gently set down the pumpkin juice, its green eyes filled with thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, my successor, do you believe it was the ancient wizards who endowed ancient magic with its power, or that ancient magic granted strength to the ancient wizards?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Magic has never changed; therefore, it was the wizards who endowed ancient magic with its power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I believe that during magic’s wild infancy, ancient wizards walked a path directly toward magic’s origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They explored magic’s essence and built unshakable faith through knowledge and wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they discovered rituals that resonated with it, a truly powerful magical force emerged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat spoke faster and faster, eyes gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still clever… And for those wizards, the choice was simple: master stronger magic, or die. That was their plight—and the origin of what you call ancient magic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why has ancient magic vanished today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After Helena’s account, I understand the decline of ancient magic is certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intricate rituals of ancient magic may no longer suit the modern magical world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you now know its origin, you must understand that ancient magic is a wizard’s unwavering faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few wizards devoted extraordinary effort to a single magical field, accumulated sufficient wisdom, and constructed a system unique to their kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such magic was never meant to be widely mastered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw opened her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat saw images of wizards exploring different magical fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ancient magic is dangerous—it chooses the wizard, not the other way around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To different wizards, it presents varying difficulty. Unpredictability and danger have always been its trademarks—even in earlier centuries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient magic is less a specific type of magic than a wizard’s system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To survive in a perilous magical world, ancient wizards forged different paths—all seeking power and protection, thus achieving great efficacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizards pursued knowledge to control magic; this faith, in turn, amplified their magical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, at its core, ancient magic is the wizard himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the wizard who created such magical power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic of love, the magic of death, the magic of time… Even Wizard Sean himself had constructed spells like “Dragon’s Wingbeat” and “Vine-Stone Guardians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Superior wisdom is the greatest treasure. Do you understand, my student?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw’s voice was light, as if drifting on clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Wizard Sean now understood: magic was always a matter of stepping on one’s own foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizards, through inquiry, mastered partial magic; that mastered magic strengthened their belief;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strengthened belief made magic stronger, prompting wizards to further explore its deeper roots, reinforcing their belief again…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An infinite cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why modern wizarding magic is no longer so powerful, the reason is simple:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizards no longer require such formidable magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have homes, they rule the magical world—so they no longer need such complex and dangerous magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic became simpler, more practical, and more convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mist has risen. Do you have any questions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw crouched down; the black cat could see her faint blue pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you are willing to answer, I would like to know how I can master ancient magic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the black cat asked the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most knowledge of ancient magic has been lost; even after reading countless books at Hogwarts, the black cat had found no complete system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, the entire magical world barely understands it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if ancient magic had not been lost, there would be no job called Cursebreaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cursebreaker is a perilous and solemn profession, immensely challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gringotts employs Cursebreakers to dismantle curses in ancient tombs or historical ruins and retrieve treasures for the wizarding bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Cursebreakers face extreme danger—they may be killed outright by ancient curses, poisons, or enchantments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the second point I wish to tell you: the continuation of knowledge is paramount. Where do you believe wisdom should reside?”\u003C\u002Fp>",978,"2026-06-19T10:00:42.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","332674b5a0d7d8ce103ab59e0ba989ecc292d19dca29a871a86ef2e1b4d81ca3","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-416","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-414",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]