[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-74":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},2250312,4210,"Chapter 74","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>Hermione had an excellent birthday, there was no doubt about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her family’s faces appeared before her, she was so moved she nearly cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean and Jia Jia Siting wisely gave them space, staying outside the classroom—Wizard Sean read a book, while Jia Jia Siting nervously talked incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, they heard Hermione’s soft voice calling them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione’s parents radiated tenderness, praising Jia Jia Siting until his face turned red, and Wizard Sean was equally affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the watchful eyes of the Grangers, Hermione opened her gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting’s gift was a set of lunar charts and astronomical instruments, useful for the young Granger’s recent Astronomy homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean had given his own compiled notes—Hermione herself would admit, Wizard Sean’s notes were a lifesaver for any young wizard on a weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their systematic, scientific, and engaging nature far surpassed those dull, vague textbooks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention this nearly complete, widely circulated history of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, a note suddenly appeared at the top of the notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione paused, carefully checking on her sleeping roommate before opening it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I want to say, Hermione, no matter what others say, your worth never changes because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know you realize this, but please let me say it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Your friend: Wizard Sean Green】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This nearly made Hermione’s eyes well up, after days of low spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharing special moments clearly binds people together; after all, the bond among the three young wizards in that classroom had grown tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also made Jia Jia Siting and Hermione realize Wizard Sean seemed busier than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose early and returned late, collapsing the moment he entered the common room, drinking strange potions, then collapsing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, his Transfiguration and Levitation Charm had grown increasingly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting had seen Wizard Sean make chairs float and turn a small stone into a tiny stone figure holding a sharp weapon—though it could only take two steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Transfiguration class, Wizard Sean turned a desk into the front half of a wild boar with sharp tusks; though Wizard Sean collapsed onto his chair within two seconds, it terrified the Slytherins passing outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Er couldn’t imagine how terrible it would be to be hit by that boar, so the already-detained Theo quietly abandoned his plans for revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t think his Dancing Spell could match a charging boar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bright Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owls brought many letters as usual; Jia Jia Siting received an envelope with golden edges, and he carefully tore it open to find a message from Mrs. Finnerty:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Dear Jia Jia Siting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw those memorable moments in your letters, dear—you’ve made wonderful friends, and that is my greatest joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I said, cherish them—because kind, decent people always struggle to survive in a world that is neither decent nor kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Always proud of you: Liliana】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting stared blankly as he put the letter away, his gaze shifting to the figure surrounded by owls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the conversation by the fireplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wizard Sean, I mean, there’s a fireplace here with Floo Powder—if you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no one to contact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard Wizard Sean say it, then walk off to practice Transfiguration again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Hall was bustling—young wizards always loved coming here, perhaps for the warm fireplace, perhaps for the lively atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it was filled with young wizards snacking, playing games, passionately discussing, or doing homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hermione, have you noticed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting’s voice was low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Except for that one letter from…, Wizard Sean has never received any mail.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione froze, waved her wand, and cast a Muffliato:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve known… so…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both saw the weight in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Levitation Charm reached the [Skilled] stage, Wizard Sean was soon interrupted by an unexpected matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before [Skilled], practicing the charm at [Beginner] level granted him 3 proficiency points; now that it reached [Skilled], the gain dropped to a pitiful 1, while the [Skilled] standard itself now granted 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the [Expert] standard still granted 50.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the insights gained from practicing at lower standards were dwindling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed lower standards were too superficial, his areas for improvement terrifyingly vast, and the insights fragmented and sparse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pushed him to master deeper magical techniques, to climb higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this made his time extremely tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve [Expert] level Levitation Charm within the week, he drastically reduced visits to the dungeons and the Transfiguration office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning Neville had returned and Professor Bruce often stayed in the greenhouses, he even requested a few days off from Professor Sprout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saturday afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean stumbled out of the Transfiguration office, pale-faced—he had pushed himself to his absolute limit these past days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it had been highly effective:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Wizard Sean Green】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Proficiency】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Summoning Charm: Beginner (3\u002F900)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Water-Making Charm: Beginner (2\u002F900)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Levitation Charm: Skilled (1200\u002F3000)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Skilled] standard was no longer sufficient; Wizard Sean began pondering how to reach [Expert] level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reviewed his Charms notes and suddenly came across Professor Flitwick’s words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【But I ask you—if you can make a feather spin, why not try it on that small table?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you’ve barely mastered the first-year spells, you’ll find silent charms still await you—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowledge is never too much!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Silent charms?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean murmured to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the difficulties Wizard Sean faced in Charms, his Potions studies were no easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Snape had grown increasingly stern—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His guidance had clearly increased, his sarcasm had clearly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to a very unpleasant consequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wizard Sean finished the [Skilled] level Swelling Potion and stepped out of the dungeons,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He once again cheered himself on—he had survived another round of Snape’s hellish training!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly remarkable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid those harsh, rushed instructions, Wizard Sean had no time to test his theories about potion emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he looked around and sighed—he, who had memorized every school rule, had just gone out at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misfortunes never come alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped out of the dungeons, a soft cat meow suddenly rose beside his neck, drowning out the owls’ “hoots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down and saw two bright yellow eyes, glowing like lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It was Mrs. Norris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she was spirited and adorable, Wizard Sean, ever law-abiding, held nothing but goodwill toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, everything was different.\u003C\u002Fp>",1050,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","615eced5951f3ba48181cf40898383b1b8b2c24904d7b0183c5bcd29b8cbfeca","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-75","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-73",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]