[{"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-96":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},2320801,4539,"Chapter 96: Conversation with Dumbledore","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>Hermione felt a warm sensation in her wound, then was astonished to see the cut on her finger completely healed, not a trace left—only the dried blood reminded her it had been injured just moments ago...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, I healed it for you!” came Allen’s cheerful voice from beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione looked up and saw Allen beaming at her, his face lit with a brilliant smile, his eyes still slightly red, tears still streaked across his cheeks...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a beautiful moment, but Hermione found she had no heart to appreciate it—only a sudden, inexplicable rage surged to her head...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sharply snatched her hand away from Allen, stormed off in anger, snatched up the half-peeled apple on her way to the door, and hurled it into the trash before slamming the door shut behind her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen stared after her, bewildered. “She was fine just now—why did she suddenly turn like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Allen quickly set the matter aside, for Professor McGonagall entered at that moment, also frowning at the direction Hermione had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened to Granger? I’ve never seen her this angry—she even seemed hurt...” Professor McGonagall regarded Allen with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Allen realize his cheeks were still wet with tears, his nose still clogged from crying—he quickly sniffed twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall’s brow furrowed further as she studied Allen’s appearance and behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know, Professor—are you here to see me?” Allen said quickly, then realized his voice still carried a nasal tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall’s frown deepened; her lips pressed tightly together. She seemed about to say something to Allen, but ultimately held back—she remembered why she had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finis, how are you feeling?” Professor McGonagall stepped quickly to Allen’s bedside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard about last night—Potter nearly died. It was terrifying!” Professor McGonagall said, still shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam Pomfrey’s potions worked wonders—I’ve fully recovered. My injuries weren’t serious at all!” Allen replied cheerfully, then leapt off the bed and moved about to prove he was completely well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Dumbledore wants to speak with you,” said Professor McGonagall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now?” Allen was not the least surprised by this moment’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, he’s waiting for you in his office. If you’re ready, we can go now!” Professor McGonagall looked at Allen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All right—I actually have a lot I want to say to Professor Dumbledore.” Allen had already donned his wizard’s robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Professor McGonagall noticed the unusual quality of Allen’s eyes. “Your eyes look different today—they feel strangely familiar,” she observed closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can discuss that later—didn’t you say Professor Dumbledore is waiting?” Allen smiled at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I have a document for you to review.” Allen pulled out a parchment and handed it to Professor McGonagall—it had been prepared long ago, and now he could finally submit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall took the parchment with a frown, unrolled it, and saw at the top: “Some Improvements to the Lumos Spell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She read the entire parchment in stunned silence, then swiftly drew her wand, cast the Lumos Spell, and summoned a pure white orb of light that cleanly detached from her wand tip and floated gently through the air...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s real! I can’t remember the last time I heard of a spell being invented or improved!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The last official Ministry announcement of a spell improvement was fifty-three years ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I suspect someone has invented or refined spells privately—they just never publicize them,” Allen added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is truly remarkable. Even though you’ve only improved Lumos, every spell improvement offers invaluable insight—it can guide future refinements! Hogwarts will be proud of you. I must tell Professor Dumbledore immediately—he’ll be proud too!” Professor McGonagall exclaimed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All right!” Allen said, and followed Professor McGonagall out of the infirmary...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall brought Allen to the Headmaster’s office; the portraits were unusually quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall eagerly handed the parchment to Professor Dumbledore, who, after reading it, gave Allen a startled glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d like to speak privately with Mr. Finis,” Professor Dumbledore said to Professor McGonagall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Headmaster!” Professor McGonagall, still lost in delight, paid no mind to the dismissal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Headmaster’s office fell silent once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s talk while we drink. What would you like, Mr. Finis?” Professor Dumbledore asked patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some tea will do,” Allen replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sipping some tea, the conversation began in earnest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Finis, to be honest, you’ve surprised me more than anyone this year. For a man who has lived over a hundred years, few things still astonish me,” said Professor Dumbledore, his blue eyes fixed intently on Allen through his half-moon spectacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen’s mind flashed through the events of the year—he was now certain Professor Dumbledore was a cunning old fox. This single remark carried hidden weight; Allen had to be on his guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m honored,” Allen replied calmly—he was ready today to confess much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what would you like to tell me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen then recounted, in full detail, his complex relationship with Professor Quirrell—since the moment Quirrell turned to ash, the cold dread in his heart had vanished...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected he’d break the Unbreakable Vow with such a crude, direct method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Dumbledore listened patiently; when Allen described Quirrell teaching him the Cruciatus Curse, his expression finally shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen, sensing the gravity, elaborated thoroughly—Professor Dumbledore’s face grew increasingly solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Allen finished this part, Professor Dumbledore signaled him to pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Voldemort is a genius—pity he used his genius in the wrong direction,” Professor Dumbledore said with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard long ago that Voldemort perfected several Dark Magic spells, becoming a Supreme Spellcaster. Now it seems these rumors were not baseless,” Professor Dumbledore murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen sharply noticed the new term in Professor Dumbledore’s words—his curiosity flared instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, what is a Supreme Spellcaster?”\u003C\u002Fp>",953,"2026-06-20T16:09:23.977Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bdd4ab77c71a1f7a3320568a0e882aa1539fc924c6007c42bd9304cd3e66a530","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-97","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-95",284,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-cover.jpg"]