Chapter 625: Omniscience is Omnipotence

"Probably for the same reasons as you.

In 1811, people found a definition that most members of the Wizarding World felt they could accept.

The newly appointed Minister for Magic, Grogan Stump, issued an order:

'Being' is "any creature that has sufficient intelligence to understand the laws of the magical community and to bear part of the responsibility in the shaping of those laws."

Mr. Scamander did not wait for the wide-eyed Hermione; Neville, who was completely bewildered and dazed, followed his train of thought, and he continued to elaborate,

"Troll representatives were questioned in the absence of goblins and were determined to be unable to understand anything said to them, so they were classified as 'beasts,' despite the fact that they walk on two legs;

Merpeople were invited for the first time through translation to become 'beings';

Fairies and gnomes, despite their human-like appearance, were firmly placed in the 'beast' category."

Sean's quill recorded with a "scratching" sound; he knew that as individuals with high independence and distinct differences, there would always be great wizards who stood up to lead the history of magic forward by a great step.

"Of course, things didn't end there. We are all no strangers to extremists; they are active everywhere, trying to classify Muggles as 'beasts.'

We all understand that centaurs have already rejected the status of 'being' and demanded to maintain the status of 'beast'; meanwhile, werewolves have been placed between the Beast Division and the Being Division for many years;

Earlier, there was an office in the Being Division for the use of the Werewolf Support Services, while the Werewolf Registry and the Werewolf Capture Unit were under the name of the Beast Division..."

Mr. Scamander's voice was buried in the crisp sound of snow falling outside the door.

After he finished his elaboration, he looked at Sean with clear and slightly expectant eyes.

Sean did not speak; after finishing copying the words, he wrote down a magical concept that could be called shocking in his notebook—

【Omniscience is Omnipotence】

Since wizards can choose human emotional and moral boundaries as their faith—such as cruel trust, such as the faith of love.

Then naturally, they can also choose pure rationality.

The scenes in the Boundary had long ago told Sean—knowledge and emotion possess equal magical power.

"I understand, thank you, Mr. Scamander."

Sean let out a long breath.

"I think it's time for me to leave."

Newt looked at Sean with clear eyes and said goodbye with a smile.

"Ah—you, you..."

Hermione didn't know what riddle the two were speaking in, nor did she know why Master Scamander was leaving so soon.

"Goodbye, Miss Granger, Mr. Longbottom, and dear little Green."

Newt picked up his case and walked out of the shop.

He had experienced extremely interesting stories at Ilvermorny and Diagon Alley, and he imagined how surprised Tina would be when he shared the magical creature biscuits and stories with her.

Thus, only Sean, Hermione, and Neville remained in the shop.

Of course, there was also Professor Qiluo, who hadn't said a word.

"Even if goblins are beings... how are you going to get back?"

Hermione looked at Sean suspiciously; she reasonably suspected that Sean would use reasonable, illegal means.

The good news was that Sean always followed the rules;

The bad news was that he followed his own rules.

"I'm with Professor Taila."

Sean said.

"Alright, see you at Hogwarts."

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief, then quietly and reluctantly looked back at the interesting fairy-tale biscuits, and was about to walk out of the shop.

"Have you finished opening your Christmas presents?"

Sean said suddenly.

"I... I saved some for last, why?"

Hermione hesitated for a moment before saying with a show of strength.

"I mean, Christmas was a week ago."

Sean replied.

"I know!"

Hermione walked away with a clatter.

After sending Neville off, Sean began to think carefully about magical theory.

He thought for a moment and wrote the first line in the Book of Wizards:

【Wizards should have a deeper understanding of their wisdom and the ultimate form of magic born from wisdom: ritual magic, because this is their only advantage when facing the crisis-ridden Wizarding World...】

At sunset, the sun was blocked behind the curtain of snow.

The daylight was not dazzling at all. The whole world was shimmering with a soft light, covered in a quiet, moist, and gentle mask.

Diagon Alley was exactly the same as before. The shop windows were filled with spellbooks, potion ingredients, and cauldrons, colorful and vibrant.

At the entrance of the most eye-catching shop in the alley, the content of the notice board was updated again, and it read:

【Coming Soon: Cat-Leopard Biscuits】.

One could imagine the sensation this new notice board was about to cause.

And Sean had more than just a notebook in his hand; he also took a Pensieve out of the Book of Wizards, inside which wisps of silver threads were like smoke.

"Are you troubled?"

Professor Qiluo spoke, his voice appearing just as Sean had finished his contemplation, not abrupt at all.

"I forgot some things, Professor."

Sean said.

"If the Pensieve doesn't work, perhaps you could learn Occlumency... of course, I'm just saying, I have some shallow insights."

Professor Qiluo said.

Sean looked up abruptly—how could he have forgotten!

Headmaster Dumbledore and Professor Sineipu were both masters of Legilimency; to be under their noses without being discovered, this wizard must be an Occlumens.

And Professor Qiluo was clearly an expert in this area—regardless of whether this ability came from Voldemort or Professor Qiluo's own achievements, the knowledge learned would not deviate in the slightest.

"You mean?"

Sean asked cautiously.

"Before going to the Albanian forest, I only had a small success, later, 'he' forced me to learn..."

Professor Qiluo seemed to recall painful past events; his expression froze for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.

This was a surprising thing; the answer he had been looking for for so long was actually right beside him.

"Occlumency, this branch of magic can prevent the mind from being invaded and influenced by magic. I have used it, used it deeply, when I made my resistance, but at that time my power was still too weak...

Some call it mind-reading, but the human heart is not a book that can be flipped through at will. Thoughts are not carved into the skull, and they cannot be entered and read.

The heart is a complex, multi-layered thing, Mr. Green—at least most minds are...

But magic can still exert influence, such as the Obliviate charm, the Confundus charm, and Legilimency." ===== CHAPTER 626 =====