Chapter 721: The Natural Sun

"Before you learn it, have you already understood the origin of the Patronus Charm?"

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige said.

A wizard's spells are by no means baseless things; wizards with a deeper understanding of magic possess more powerful magical strength.

This point is so easy to discover, yet it has not been widely applied.

Only a few profound wizards possess a clearer realization of this.

If it were any other professor, they might have started teaching the incantation by now—because young wizards often find it hard to realize this, and even harder to utilize it, but her child is always different.

Dumbledore is right; for a child like this, they must provide a more special education.

"In the library, I found some woodblock prints. According to ancient woodblock prints and scrolls, it can be known that the Patronus Charm was already being used in ancient times.

Therefore, people do not know who invented it, nor do they know exactly when it appeared.

But for a long time, this spell has been linked to those wizards who fight for noble causes—those wizards capable of summoning a corporeal Patronus are often promoted to high-ranking officials in the Wizengamot and the Ministry of Magic."

Xiang Xien recalled the knowledge in his mind.

He did not copy the content from the book, but instead gave his own insights and summary.

"A surprising answer."

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige paused, revealing a satisfied smile.

"Have you already heard the story of Illyius?"

She picked up a cup of black tea, and the swirling steam climbed onto her eyelashes.

"Yes, Professor. Legend has it that Illyius was a dark wizard who believed a witch named Eliana would be his ideal wife, so he wrote to her parents, hoping they would support the marriage.

However, the witch Eliana's parents refused him. Illyius threatened to send Dementors to destroy the village unless they handed Eliana over to him.

The villagers decided to resist bravely, and eventually, a battle broke out.

The villagers' Patronuses, including bears, wolves, and boars, held off the continuous Dementor attacks, but they were gradually outnumbered. The Patronuses grew weak, and the casters either collapsed or fled in all directions.

At the final moment, a shy, young orphan stood up.

He had not been able to participate in the battle before because the village elders believed his Patronus was too weak to be of any use.

But when his mouse Patronus darted out from the tip of his wand, all the Dementors were held back..."

Speaking to this point, Xiang Xien seemed to have a realization.

These were stories written in *The Standard Book of Spells*, a practical book with a purple cover and gold borders.

Xiang Xien had memorized the entire thing.

"The power of a Patronus has nothing to do with the form of the Patronus; they only originate from the wizard's strength. You must always remember this, child."

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige said with satisfaction,

"Drink some pumpkin juice, and continue."

Xiang Xien picked up the pumpkin juice beside the small silver cat ornament and took a sip.

He knew Professor Marcus Marcus Maige did not particularly like such sweets, but he did not know from when it started, the tabletop had become filled with candies and juices.

"Consequently, Illyius was enraged and decided to participate in the battle himself.

He attempted to summon his own Patronus to block Illyius's mouse Patronus.

However, he forgot that only the purest of hearts can summon a Patronus.

Thus, people saw for the first time the result caused by a wizard unworthy of summoning a Patronus using this spell:

Maggots sprayed out from Illyius's wand and quickly devoured his body."

After Xiang Xien finished speaking, he fell into thought.

"This is actually a fallacy.

Many people with negative personality traits can also summon a mature Patronus; however, once a dark wizard uses this spell, most of them will still be devoured by the maggots that spray out.

This is also the reason why it is difficult for dark wizards to learn the Patronus Charm; of course, they don't need to anyway."

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige said slowly.

For a long time, very few dark wizards have been able to use the Patronus Charm.

And Xiang Xien knew that among the Death Eaters, only Professor Sineipu could use it.

"Love will bring people salvation, child.

This is the root of the Patronus Charm's power. To successfully use this magic, the caster must focus on recalling the happiest memories they can think of.

The stronger the joy brought by the memory, the more powerful the spell's effect will be."

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige's voice was low and powerful,

"Are you ready to learn the spell?"

Xiang Xien nodded quickly.

"Focus on recalling your memories; the spell is—" Professor Marcus Marcus Maige raised her wand, "Expecto Patronum!"

A small silver cat appeared once again.

The happiest memory...

Xiang Xien recalled.

What could it be?

The moment he escaped from death, the moment the owl broke through the window, or the moment he fled from the orphanage?

"Expecto Patronum," Xiang Xien repeated silently, "Expecto Patronum!"

Unfortunately, nothing happened.

Xiang Xien stopped chanting, and his wrist stopped drawing circles.

These memories were very profound, yet they did not bring him intense joy.

He was not a wizard who dwelled too much on past suffering.

Then, what were his beautiful memories?

Minerva Marcus Marcus Maige did not interrupt Xiang Xien's recollection; she stood quietly to the side, and the small silver cat had already disappeared.

Or rather, it was right here.

The time of the first Herbology class... the time he brewed the first pot of mature potion... the time he received a Christmas gift...

"Expecto Patronum!"

Xiang Xien shouted.

A puff of silvery-white gas or mist darted out from the tip of his wand; it did not look like any animal and had no specific form.

【You have practiced the Patronus Charm once at an apprentice standard, proficiency +1】

"A non-corporeal Patronus, very good!"

Professor Marcus Marcus Maige praised.

The process of casting the Patronus Charm is quite marvelous; the wizard will recall their past memories.

When Harry was learning it, he recalled vague memories about his parents.

Now, in Xiang Xien's mind, the past was being played like a projector.

A particularly, particularly happy memory...

Did he have such a memory? Did he have a memory that could allow him to conjure a strong and powerful Patronus?

Of course he did.

White mist shrouded his consciousness... he recalled a gentle feeling, which had once come from the witch in front of him.

"Expecto Patronum!"

He waved his wand, drawing a circle.

A silvery-white cat gradually formed, but it seemed something was still missing.

Finally, his memory froze on a gray-white photograph, the hospital wing shrouded in moonlight, and Professor Qiluo's tear-stained face.

"Expecto Patronum!" ===== CHAPTER 722 =====