[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-426":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},2250664,4210,"Chapter 426: The Spellcraft Plan","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-426",426,"\u003Cp>“Show respect to Mr. Green, big fellow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will roared, shooting an arrow through the tree beside Hagrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t Mr. Green tell you I’d be coming back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green told me my task ends when the owner of this place returns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will tilted his head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed an immense honor to serve the gentleman he spoke of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am the owner of this place!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid shouted at the top of his lungs, hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green didn’t mention that—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will pointed his arrow at Hagrid’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stubborn goblin! Why don’t you ask?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid couldn’t help but growl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to its logic, only the owner could enter—but since it didn’t know who the owner was, that meant no one could enter at all?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fat mole! How dare you speculate on Mr. Green’s intentions?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will roared without backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean watched silently at the edge of the grass as a snowy-white-feathered owl landed on his shoulder, its beak clutching Mr. Owl, lifeless as a corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Owl was unharmed—only exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had battled three rounds with Bai Yi in owl form, and its former desire to challenge her was utterly shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had seen Bai Yi defeat dozens of owls and land gracefully on Wizard Sean’s shoulder, it might never have entertained such thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Yi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean tapped the owl’s head with his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goo-goo-goo…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yi complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forbidden Forest was silent, save for Hagrid and Will standing face to face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, they both turned toward the grass—a young wizard stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will, this is the owner of the house, Hagrid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! Please come in, Mr. Hagrid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will instantly changed his demeanor, bowing deeply to make way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid scratched his head, suddenly filled with great curiosity about this goblin-like creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a stubborn fool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean, come in quickly, and you too, Will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid called warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black beard gleamed with oil, and he wore a long beaver-fur coat; the moment he saw Wizard Sean’s face, he broke into a joyful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the house, the hearth glowed warmly; Hagrid sipped egg nog and recounted heart-pounding stories from his time at the Ministry of Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Fudge refused to drop the case—he thought it was a great loss to the Ministry. But soon he changed his mind…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Dumbledore came, and word of your deeds reached his ears—oh dear, you said in the paper that I’m your best friend—is that true?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry finally agreed… By the way, Fudge asked me to pass along a greeting… What’s the point of that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he agreed, the Wizengamot reopened the case. Do you know what the Wizengamot is? The highest court in the wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind if you don’t—they were planning to nominate you as a Junior Councilor, but they couldn’t find you; Professor Dumbledore wouldn’t allow anyone else to enter Hogwarts…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid had been away from Hogwarts for a long time; it seemed he wanted to pour out every word he’d held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean listened quietly, nodding occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hagrid, was the journey hard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all! I could go to the Ministry three more times if every trip were this good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid’s broad face glowed red in the firelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But there were troubles—they kept kicking the matter around like a ball.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid’s beard twisted in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you handled it well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, of course…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with Hagrid, the moon had already risen high above the trees of the Forbidden Forest; Hagrid saw Wizard Sean off, reluctant to part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his large hand beside the hut, watching the young wizard vanish into the ink-black darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the castle corridor, Wizard Sean walked silently toward Ravenclaw Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of Hagrid and Lockhart had reached a temporary close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what Hagrid mentioned about events beyond Hogwarts—such as the Wizengamot’s invitation—Wizard Sean had no interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the wizarding world; magic was the foundation of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean would rather advance his spellcraft to [Expert] level than give an interview on today’s Transfiguration or publish an alchemy manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Levitation Charm: Master (600\u002F?) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stupefy: Expert (1201\u002F9000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silencio: Expert (1011\u002F9000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Disillusionment Charm: Expert (2380\u002F9000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Advancement: Twelve Expert-level spells or five Master-level spells unlock the Expert title in Spellcraft.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his spell talent alone, reaching the Expert title would have taken at least until third year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with direct guidance from Ravenclaw, Wizard Sean was confident he could advance before the end of second year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he needed to choose five Master-level spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shield Charm, once thought difficult, was no longer his biggest hurdle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With difficulty no longer the main concern, what now lay before him was choosing the most suitable spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean pondered as the night grew deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Patronus Charm], [Shield Charm], [Legilimency].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parchment rustled softly as Wizard Sean wrote these three at the top of his notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patronus Charm was for next term; the Shield Charm, as a universal defensive spell, he would not miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Legilimency, that was Wizard Sean’s research in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hogwarts Castle slept soundly; only owls occasionally flew past, their wings brushing the air with faint whispers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean’s two-way mirror rippled suddenly; he pulled it out—the tabby cat was no longer licking its fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Professor McGonagall’s angry face appeared, Wizard Sean swiftly called for Puckidge the butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost forgot again…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean Green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall said sternly, scanning Wizard Sean’s surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puckidge the butler returned to the Book of Wizards; Wizard Sean appeared suddenly on the hospital bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Madam Pomfrey rubbed her eyes, muttered “Strange,” then ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a healer—patients returning was all that mattered; how they returned…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen too many strange methods from Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall’s expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sat in silence; the last snow of winter was nearly melted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hogwarts was no longer as cold as before; Wizard Sean no longer spent his days wrapped in scarves from various wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, could I learn the Patronus Charm from you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean asked suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-06-19T10:00:42.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3a3e0dbf8f21371f0887e29c16beea8c84fb2b4e6a7b5db4f9d93b0bd7e4bd2e","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-427","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-425",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]