[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring":3,"chapter-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-221":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting at Hogwarts, Logging into Elden Ring",{"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},1496345,1944,"Chapter 221: Fundamentals of Glintstone Sorcery, and a Casual Talk with Dumbledore","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-221",221,"\u003Cp>The spellbook Arthur took out was nearly ten centimeters thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite its heft, it actually recorded only a handful of basic glintstone sorceries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glintstone magic was fundamentally different from the magic used in the modern wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizarding magic had a low barrier to entry. As long as one memorized the incantation and wand movement, even a first-year student could successfully cast a spell or two through self-study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glintstone sorcery, on the other hand, demanded a massive amount of theoretical knowledge just to get started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, even Hermione had spent quite some time studying before she fully mastered the basic glintstone spells Arthur taught her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape took the spellbook from Arthur and flipped through it briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book was a teaching manual Arthur had personally compiled—covering everything from foundational theory to casting techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even included animated illustrations demonstrating spell effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those images felt oddly familiar to Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren't these the very spells Arthur had used during their duel in Snape's second year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although only a small portion was shown, it still made Snape wonder whether Arthur had casually brought out something akin to a family inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given how sensitive the topic of magical legacies was, Snape didn't ask any questions. Instead, he quietly continued reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he realized it, he was completely absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The theories presented were novel and highly stimulating, offering him a wealth of inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Snape was someone who had invented Sectumsempra while still a student—his talent in spell creation was second to none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given enough time, he was confident he could develop entirely new spells based on the theories in this book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Snape so engrossed, Arthur didn't disturb him. He turned and left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that remained now was to wait until Snape was ready—then choose a night filled with brilliant starlight to carry out the transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Snape's office, Arthur learned from a student that Dumbledore was looking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why wasn't that old schemer chasing after his precious Savior of the Wizarding World—why come looking for him instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With curiosity, Arthur made his way to the headmaster's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Dumbledore saw him, he smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're here. Sit down, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur sat on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you want to see me about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Primarily the second task of the Triwizard Tournament,\" Dumbledore replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And while we're at it, I thought we might have a little chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does the second task have to do with me? Don't tell me you want me to be the one waiting underwater to be rescued?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Dumbledore chuckled. \"So you already know what the second task is. Did Severus tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur waved it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't exactly say he'd read the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Dumbledore said. \"It's exactly as you suspect. We need you to remain underwater for a while. After all, the person Hermione cares about most is you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur thought about it. Visiting the merfolk as a guest didn't sound too bad. He was actually curious what Hermione's expression would be when she saw him underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I'll go down when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Arthur agree so easily, Dumbledore added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If possible, please refrain from harming the merfolk in the Black Lake. Since several of their kin disappeared a few years ago, their numbers have already dwindled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were polite—but the subtext was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please stop tormenting them. At this rate, they'll go extinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore had his suspicions about the disappearances. They almost certainly had something to do with Arthur—he just lacked evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if he had proof… what could he really do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, the missing merfolk were entirely his doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the day the merfolk snatched away his catch while he was fishing, Arthur had unilaterally declared a feud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, whenever he conducted alchemical experiments or brewed potions, he used the Black Lake's merfolk as test subjects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years passed in the blink of an eye, and the merfolk population was nearly wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, sustainability mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already raised a new batch of merfolk in his Zen Garden. Releasing a few back into the lake later would solve the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it… did releasing merfolk count as earning merit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Arthur's thoughts wandered, Dumbledore, having finished business, finally moved on to his real purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—that was why Dumbledore had summoned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Christmas, a time meant for family gatherings in Britain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Dumbledore had no family left—save for a brother with whom his relationship was strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lonely as he was, he simply wanted someone to talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reasons he couldn't quite explain, Arthur came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, Arthur was the most inscrutable person Dumbledore had ever met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Arthur first arrived at Hogwarts, Dumbledore had only thought him a prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in just a few short years, Arthur's growth had become downright terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A year or two ago, Dumbledore had already realized he could no longer gauge Arthur's true strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone meant Arthur was at least his equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite being so powerful—and so young—Arthur had never gathered followers like Voldemort, never preached ideals, never sought to carve out a place in the wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he remained at Hogwarts, as if genuinely intending to complete all seven years of schooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That contradiction fascinated Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to understand Arthur's way of thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today just happened to be the perfect opportunity—but he didn't dive straight into the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he smiled and asked casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way—how exactly did Miss Granger manage to obtain the golden egg? Would you indulge an old man's curiosity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore was well-versed in dragons—he'd even identified twelve uses for dragon blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he was deeply curious why the Chinese Fireball had been so terrified of Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard of bloodline suppression from higher-tier dragon species?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd encountered the term in ancient texts—legends spoke of superior dragon species whose mere presence could suppress lesser dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Dumbledore understood, Arthur continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione was carrying a scale from a high-tier dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore immediately thought of the strange lizard that often perched on Arthur's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Laya—but Ifrit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ifrit loved resting on Arthur's shoulder, folding her wings to resemble a red lizard with unusual markings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't there now, largely because she disliked winter and preferred the eternal spring of the Zen Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore also remembered Draco having a similar creature—though far less impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probed carefully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That little one on your shoulder… she wouldn't happen to be a high-tier dragon, would she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm,\" Arthur nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Mr. Malfoy's?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur waved it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That one isn't. It's just a Welsh Green Dragon reduced in size by a special spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't bother explaining runes—Dumbledore wasn't his client.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Draco's wasn't genuine, Dumbledore actually relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One true high-tier dragon appearing in this era was already miraculous—two would've been absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he might've been tempted to ask Arthur how to get one himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Dumbledore drop the topic, Arthur asked curiously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it? Knowing Ifrit's a high-tier dragon, you don't want a scale or two for research?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So her name is Ifrit—the spirit of flame. A fine name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he countered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What sort of thoughts do you imagine I'd have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, wanting a scale to study?\" Arthur said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd like to,\" Dumbledore admitted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But between managing the Triwizard Tournament and guarding Harry from Voldemort, I hardly have time for research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of Voldemort—when do you think he'll make his move on Harry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur replied calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows? Probably when we're most off guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, Voldemort struck the moment Harry touched the Triwizard Cup, activating it as a Portkey and sending him to the Riddle family graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What method he'd use this time was hard to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he followed the same plan, Hermione—with her current strength—would reach the Cup faster than Cedric ever had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant the first to trigger the Portkey would undoubtedly be Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real question was whether Barty Crouch Jr., currently masquerading as Moody, had accounted for that possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advance Chapters Available on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FWhiteDevil7554\u003C\u002Fp>",1375,"2026-06-06T04:19:46.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","e4236118daa43b8d3bac987ba84ef63cba0b14039a803e287527b4194e32d7d8","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-222","starting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-chapter-220",281,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-at-hogwarts-logging-into-elden-ring-cover.jpg"]