[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts":3,"chapter-the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-30":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Transfiguration Master of Hogwarts",{"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},2320735,4539,"Chapter 30: Determine the Direction","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>A new week began, and Allen and his roommates ate breakfast in the Great Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen listlessly poked at his pie with a fork, distracted and appetiteless—perhaps because he’d been too excited yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the rush of excitement, his mind grew calm again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to think clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His discovery yesterday really seemed useless! What good could this flashy nonsense possibly do? Had he somehow been influenced by Gongshou Geng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshh~ Gongshou Geng was terrifyingly potent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen had originally thought the light orb could fly far, like a flare—but further experiments doused his hopes: the orb could travel less than five meters. This revelation led him to immediately label it useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only use he could now imagine was summoning two orbs above Malfoy’s head, one tracing an “S,” the other a “B,” then watching him stare in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Allen was disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporting this discovery to the Ministry would likely earn little reward; its bizarre appearance would never appeal to the old scholars studying magical theory. The fame from including it in textbooks would be hollow. Right now, he needed secrecy most of all. Even if he cast the spell in front of others, they’d never guess how it was done—so timing didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he’d delay reporting it. After all, his debts were enormous—this discovery’s reward wouldn’t cover a fraction. And it would draw unwanted attention, which he absolutely did not want. He had too many secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he’d treat it as if it never happened and focus immediately on researching the ancient magical runes for the Cleaning Charm. He felt certain mastering that would yield far greater returns than the Light Orb spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, his research into ancient runes was moving far too slowly—should he seek help from the professors? He wondered again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful consideration, he decided to continue alone. He had no way to explain how a Muggle-born wizard like himself had acquired so many precise and unknown ancient runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed. Harry grew busier—rumor had it he was training for Quidditch. Ron vanished often. Allen seized an opportunity to apologize to Hermione; their relationship had mended somewhat—at least she now agreed to study ancient runes with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obsessed with ancient runes, he’d lost interest in his wand-talent transformation. His research with Hermione had hit a wall: ancient rune studies were far behind, the materials overwhelming and disorganized. Even now, he’d translated nothing useful about the Cleaning Charm. He was forced to consider shifting his focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts were changing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen felt urgency building. From his past-life memories, he knew the Harry Potter films consisted of eight installments, and Hogwarts had seven years—he guessed each film covered one year, with the eighth culminating in the defeat of the final dark lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his understanding, all films followed a structure: beginning, development, climax, and ending—even multiple climaxes. Harry Potter, with its heavy special effects, must have many climaxes. Climaxes meant grand scenes; grand scenes meant major events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Harry’s close friend, he was deeply entangled with the main characters—he’d inevitably be drawn into these events. But he knew no plot, lacked the protagonist’s aura, and was weak in power. If things continued like this, he’d likely die senselessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So anxiety filled Allen. He wanted to rapidly strengthen his combat ability—but first-year curriculum offered little useful for fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First-year students couldn’t borrow spellbooks on combat magic from the library, and his progress in ancient runes remained painfully slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to adjust his focus. He needed a fast way to boost his strength—perhaps he must privately seek instruction from professors. After all, they had to tailor lessons to the majority of students. Even if he learned quickly in class, there’d be no new knowledge for him. Allen sat in the library, thinking silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mentally ran through the professors he knew:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Dumbledore was always elusive—impossible to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall, as deputy headmistress, was buried in endless duties; the headmaster was a hands-off manager, so she had no time—unsuitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Snape hadn’t given him a decent look in ages. He had enough self-awareness not to provoke him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout spent all her free time tending her magical plants—she wouldn’t have time for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick was a good candidate—he’d once been a dueling champion—but rumors said his after-class life was full; he probably had no time to teach him. (Professor Flitwick, sipping butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade, sneezed violently, unaware his reputation had been slandered.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deliberation, only Professor Quirrell was suitable: highly specialized, and Defense Against the Dark Arts was the only first-year course teaching combat spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reviewing the textbook, he learned they’d soon study the Petrification Charm and Leg-Locker Curse—both highly practical, capable of greatly boosting his combat power. But both were complex, with too many subtle details. Self-study would be inefficient, and without guidance, magical accidents were likely—exactly what Allen wanted to avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Professor Quirrell’s severe social anxiety had slowed his teaching pace. By the time he reached those spells, Allen suspected he’d be buried under three feet of grass. He calculated silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Quirrell seemed to have no after-class obligations—plenty of free time. His demeanor appeared gentle; he’d surely buckle under persistent pleading. The only concern: if Allen randomly drew the nose, he couldn’t approach him—garlic odor was too strong. Allen kept imagining it, growing more convinced this was the right path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen made his decision. As a man of action, he resolved to approach Professor Quirrell after the next Defense Against the Dark Arts class, requesting private instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This opportunity must be fought for, seized firmly! It must succeed!” Allen whispered to himself. “Besides, I was a STEM guy in my past life. Professor Quirrell has such a strong STEM vibe—we’ll definitely spark something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when Allen lay in bed that night, he still thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before falling asleep, a thought surfaced in his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will definitely spark “fire” with Professor Quirrell!\u003C\u002Fp>",993,"2026-06-20T16:09:23.977Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6c1c466fffae5faf260aa27b6e9ca50c9ab427364ea4e415db1260b714173703","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-31","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-29",284,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-cover.jpg"]