[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-57":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},2250295,4210,"Chapter 57: The Popularity of the Notes","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>“I understand, Professor,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán cleaned the cauldron thoroughly, and before leaving, he paused, his emerald eyes filled with sincerity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for the materials and guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he left the dungeon, Professor Snape’s face flickered in the candlelight, shifting between shadow and glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would not forget those techniques, though he did not know where the boy had learned them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet they unmistakably stirred memories of rare, bright moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen a student so purely devoted to potion-making,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>indifferent to mockery or personal grudges, caring only for the potion itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His passion for potion-making was original, unadulterated—and even his techniques were profoundly familiar—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>techniques he had once studied and discussed with another, moments of rare light in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this focus, this familiarity, that pierced his heart—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he despised seeing his own reflection,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially when that reflection was tied to all he had lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze grew dark,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was it bitterness, anger, or that one uncontainable thread of admiration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, rain fell endlessly, the mood in the storm lasting as long and fierce as the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán carried his book, stepping lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Professor Snape’s venomous tongue, he might truly be called a competent professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he genuinely loved potion-making and possessed exceptional skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán’s exhaustion from the potion ritual was almost gone; by tomorrow at the latest, he could test how much the improvement enhanced the quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, Professor Snape had apparently also read Master Polachi’s notes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he could offer guidance on the improvement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seán did not know that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Snape was not the only one who had seen this improvement…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curfew was drawing near,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán heard two cheerful Gryffindors humming “A Pot of Fiery Love”:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, stir my pot, my dear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if you do it right, I’ll brew a fiery love to warm you through the night…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a song by Cithina Wobbly, “with a particularly strong jazz flavor,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>wildly popular in the wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re done for!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán heard another strange sound—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>two young wizards were playing Gao Gao Bushi, one of the children’s favorite pastimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The penalty for losing Gao Gao Bushi was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several stones sprayed foul-smelling liquid onto the face of a terrified young wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, it was hard to fathom the inspiration behind this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the owls took flight once more,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a pair of sharp eyes appeared simultaneously in the distance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Minerva McGonagall’s usually stern face held complex emotions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>especially as Seán passed wearily by a group of young wizards playing wildly, taking advantage of the last Saturday freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did she realize how long this effort had been going on, unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind of the Scottish Highlands swept across the surface of Heihu, striking once more against the ancient walls of Hogwarts, turning into a deep, continuous hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid this rumbling, Hogwarts stirred awake again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young wizards! Damnable young wizards! Answering again too early!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Owl was clamoring, but Seán entered the classroom undisturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the three, Hermione was unusually the last to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán slept well; Jia Jia Siting slept well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both arrived at the practice room around six, making the little witch scream unfairness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who ever heard of a young wizard needing only seven hours of sleep to be full of energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning, Seán,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting held a milk and coconut pudding, casting a special food spell upon it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán noticed a book open beside him, its pink cover featuring a turkey in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was “A Feast to Summon!”,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a must-have in wizarding kitchens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seán, please help test the improved flavor,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting handed him the pudding,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>though he didn’t say that the original, awful version had been devoured by hungry Hufflepuffs yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced the Clear Spring Spell at apprentice level; proficiency +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced the Clear Spring Spell at beginner level; proficiency +3】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You practiced the Clear Spring Spell at beginner level; proficiency +3】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán routinely trained himself until he could no longer lift his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recording the details of the Clear Spring Spell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán silently opened his panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Clear Spring Spell: Apprentice (110\u002F300)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Summoning Spell: Locked (1\u002F30)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Floating Charm: Beginner (200\u002F900)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, he would reach beginner level tomorrow—unbelievably fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he prepared to head to the Quidditch pitch, Jia Jia Siting suddenly approached:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Seán, did you know? My mother told me, ways to face the world vary,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but creation never fades.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said it with a belated realization,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you ready to join me in embracing this change?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Seán could react, Jia Jia Siting pulled him into a courtyard packed with young wizards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard to imagine that Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Gryffindors could gather so harmoniously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>whispering among themselves—until Jia Jia Siting arrived, when their murmurs erupted into noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seán, I knew it was you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael beamed, lifting his chin toward Seamus and the others,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten Knuts, please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bet’s a bet…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán saw Seamus and Ernie grumbling as they handed over Knuts to Michael, who winked at Seán and mouthed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll split it with you later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seán roughly understood what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are the History of Magic notes really that popular?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered to Jia Jia Siting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, my dear Seán, do you misunderstand it? What you’ve made is something no one in the wizarding world has ever done before,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it’s an untouched market!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting’s pale gray eyes sharpened slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When third-years started coming to me, I realized, Seán, this is a huge opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think of it: facing Professor Binns’s vague lectures, endless assignments, the struggle of self-study—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>who wouldn’t want a clear, concise set of notes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven’t released a single copy yet, only shown a few trivial bits related to last week’s assignment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned suddenly close to Seán’s ear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When everyone faced another of Binns’s confusing, endless assignments, they all came to me, asking for those notes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and paid willingly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The popularity of the History of Magic notes did surprise Seán—nearly every young wizard had bought a copy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and Jia Jia Siting’s handling ensured that surprise continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like a TV series, we only sell a small portion at a time; given the vastness of magical history, even this small portion is enough to fill half a book...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t you remember? Your method for the Magical History essay has been widely spread by a wizard named Michael...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have plenty of time to let these spread; what matters is maintaining the true, scientific core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Wizard Sean, don’t forget that Hogwarts has more than just this one subject needing summarization...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The magical world isn’t just Hogwarts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jia Jia Siting spoke of these things, his eyes sparkled, and Wizard Sean let him have his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply walked quietly to the Quidditch pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that, at the current rate of progress, he would soon be able to fly all the way back to Ravenclaw Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even half the distance would be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>",1159,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","979f81f432003b1b563fa7f86034cfbf2380d3fbed8578c69d3f18d2971daadd","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-58","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-56",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]