[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-98":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},2250336,4210,"Chapter 98: Finite Incantatem","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>Transfiguration, Finite Incantatem, Disillusionment Charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the combat spell set Wizard Sean had designed for himself, providing offense, defense, and concealment respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing the latter two spells to [Expert] level to enhance his combat ability and unlock the spell mastery title [Skilled] was one of Wizard Sean’s most important current tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, after Standard Spellwork: Level Four, the difficulty of spell learning rises sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean needed to prepare for future spell study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An excellent choice,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick smiled and had Wizard Sean open Standard Spellwork: Level Four, which contained the full incantation and wand movement for Finite Incantatem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finite Incantatem is a fundamental counter-charm in the magical system, highly effective at dispelling low-level curses and control spells—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cast a spell, Mr. Green.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean silently cast Aqua Eructo and recorded the counter-charm’s wording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean knew some Dark Arts had specific counter-charms, such as Professor Snape’s Sectumsempra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, some counter-charms could neutralize most Dark Arts—Finite Incantatem among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the counter-charm for many toxic and curses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting—he had always thought of it as a defensive spell, but upon reflection, its magical principle wasn’t to shield the caster, but to dismantle the opponent’s spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finite Incantatem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick waved his wand, and the water vanished completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh—did you feel it, Mr. Green?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick crossed his hands and placed Standard Spellwork: Level Four slowly onto the slightly worn desk, asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My magic was blocked, Professor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean sensed the magic flowing from his wand tip had been obstructed—naturally, his spell was undone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent! Keen perception!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick paced excitedly in place,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try it—end it, unravel it—remember, Mr. Green…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finite Incantatem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean mimicked the professor’s gesture, imagining he was ending the opponent’s spell, and sharply thrust his wand downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Finite Incantatem at beginner level. Proficiency +3.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aqua Eructo spell the professor had just cast vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remarkable progress!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione had been reading Introduction to Ancient Runes for five days; she naturally found such mysterious, powerful script fascinating and had borrowed even more books from the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting was naturally acting as Wizard Sean’s sparring partner, since Wizard Sean couldn’t cast Finite Incantatem at thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Finite Incantatem at beginner level. Proficiency +3.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Finite Incantatem at beginner level. Proficiency +3.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This practice continued until Wizard Sean unlocked Finite Incantatem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining time was spent guiding an excited little Hufflepuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Neville had been sending feathers flying everywhere; Jia Jia Siting planned to learn this spell so Neville wouldn’t fear using wooden boards for practice—Neville always worried he’d lose control and hit someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Wizard Sean hadn’t expected was that his newly learned Finite Incantatem would soon face a real test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering October, the weather grew colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountains surrounding the school turned gray, occasionally dusted with thin ice, and the Black Lake began to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young witches and wizards now wore gloves and scarves, spending most of their time chatting, doing homework, or playing games before the fireplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Friday afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charms classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no fireplace, it felt bitterly cold, especially with Professor Flitwick’s new lesson on Aqua Eructo,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone proceeded cautiously, afraid the water might splash and soak them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick demonstrated the wand movement again—fluid, as if tracing a winding brook through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wrist must be supple, not stiff. The incantation is ‘Aqua Eructo’—say it like a spring’s chime, not like smashing stones…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, whispers and the swish of wands filled the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting carefully waved his wand; a thin stream of water emerged—weak, but correctly directed—relieving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean had shaped the water into an arch, then flicked his wand and spoke the incantation—the water vanished before it could fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh—that’s incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting murmured, a proud smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, Mr. Green! Two points to Ravenclaw!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick walked over, nodding approvingly at Wizard Sean,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And good progress too, Hufflepuff—one point to Fennelly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Siting’s smile grew warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs, a splash of orange-red stood out sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seamus Finnigan, due to his repeated explosions, had been given extra practice by Professor Flitwick—an additional lesson and close attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Wizard Sean, the professor devoted immense focus to him—his gaze shifted constantly between Wizard Sean and Seamus throughout the entire lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seamus frowned, his face set with concentration and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reminded himself he couldn’t fail again—even if he failed, he mustn’t cause an explosion…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he firmly recalled Professor Flitwick’s words: “power” and “flow”—he vowed to succeed at least once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped his wand tightly, as if it weren’t a wand but a wild horse’s reins needing to be tamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aqua Eructo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seamus shouted, swinging his wand forward with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things didn’t go as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No clear spring, not even a single splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, a deafening explosion—like a water-filled balloon bursting under extreme pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, wildly uncontrolled geyser—more like an invisible water buffalo charging forth—spewed from Seamus’s wand tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick had his back turned; by the time he noticed, the freezing water surged straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But behind the water, a pair of emerald eyes glinted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finite Incantatem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fleeting flash of light surged from Wizard Sean’s wand—the water in midair slowed, then dissolved as if meeting invisible resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practiced Finite Incantatem at skilled level. Proficiency +10.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean retracted his wand; Professor Flitwick trembled with rage:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three points from Gryffindor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the professor calmed down seconds later, he still punished Seamus with one hundred repetitions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am a wizard, not a baboon waving his wand wildly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kewen is done; two more chapters will be posted this weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means six chapters per day this weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry^\u003C\u002Fp>",960,"2026-06-19T10:00:40.768Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","68440996edb3c92c0d9e9db6ad849dfa119c060a37520d6c8c6bbe3bd4b57883","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-99","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-97",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]