Hogwarts: Bourne Returns from Warhammer

Chapter 234

In the book "Standard Spells", the famous charms scholar Miranda Gorshak gave a definition of "enchantment", that is, "enchantment" adds specific attributes to an object or creature.

This is also an important difference between spells and transfiguration. It focuses more on what the object "does" rather than what the object "is."

For example, a Color Changing Charm causes an object to change its color, a Levitation Charm causes an object to levitate, and a Happiness Charm raises a creature's mood.

As for the difference between magic and alchemy, it is that alchemy focuses more on the "change" of the properties of substances and living things, rather than on what substances and living creatures can "do".

For example, using a magic spell can make a snuff bottle spray water mist, which can moisten the air in the room; but an alchemical snuff bottle made with alchemy and having the same function is actually making a snuff bottle. shaped humidifier.

It is precisely because of this difference that the alchemy humidifier in the shape of a snuff bottle can last for "vomiting mist" in all likelihood many, many times longer than a snuff bottle cast by a wizard. .

Only in rare cases can a wizard be able to cast a lasting spell on an object (or creature) - this not only places high demands on the wizard's spellcasting ability, but also on the object (or creature) being cast. Has extremely strict requirements.

Moreover, because the study of "lasting spells" can easily involve black magic, few wizards will get involved in this aspect.

Generally speaking, research in this area is called "bewitched", and even some wizards with moral obsessiveness will scornfully call it a homophonic curse word starting with B (bitched).

As for why this is the case? In fact, some clues can be seen from the string of "pearls" on Lockhart's wand.

"This is not a 'pearl' at all, but a bird or snake egg that is about to break out of its shell——"

Bourne carefully inspected the 'pearl'. He used a splitting spell to scrape off some 'pearl powder', and then saw the silver-white eggshell exposed inside.

After the scraped 'pearl powder' reacted with a standard magic potion detection reagent, it was clearly determined to contain the ingredient "Mandrake Root".

"——While casting the 'Petrified Curse' on the bird snake egg that was about to be born, he also wrapped the bird snake egg with a camouflage containing the ingredient 'Mandrake Root', so as to keep the little bird snake in the An intermediate state of 'coming to life but not yet born', 'coming to death but not yet dead'.

The person who made this 'pearl' took advantage of the survival instinct of this little bird and snake, allowing it to seek a shred of hope that did not exist in despair. By mobilizing the extreme emotions of a magical being, he achieved the long-term effect of the spell. Maintain the effect. "

Soon, Bourne deduced the magical principles involved in this "long-lasting spell", and it was simple to verify what function it had.

Bourne recited the levitating spell, and deliberately pronounced the "f" as an "s", but he did not wave his wand to point out the target of the spell.

The effect of this wrong spell should have been to summon a bison, and it would also press directly on Bourne's chest.

However, the actual situation is that when the spell gathers some magic power, that magic power is absorbed by the "pearl" placed in front of Bourne.

Immediately afterwards, when the surface of the "pearl" shone slightly, a genuine crushing spell was released, exploding the elm table that was holding it and reinforced with the spell into a basin as big as a basin. Potholes.

"Eradicate the effects of the wrong spell, turn the chaotic magic into an established spell, and amplify the power of that established spell."

Bourne experimented several more times, and finally, he more rigorously summarized the function of this romantic moon shadow prop that was suspected to be made by Voldemort.

“When Tom Riddle was young, he was very keen on collecting treasures left by famous wizard families to prepare for making Horcruxes for himself.

At that time, although he had extremely high magical talent, he was probably not as powerful as he would be after he became Voldemort.

Collecting treasures can easily lead to fights with others. In addition to conspiracy, Tom Riddle probably also uses 'plug-ins' to fight -"

Bourne held the "pearl" and felt the emotions of the magical animal inside which, although it could still live for a while, was destined to have no hope of normal survival in the future, he even thought of something more.

"-Furthermore, this 'plug-in' made by Tom Riddle himself seems to be an intermediate product in his research on Horcruxes.

Considering that the guy successfully produced the first Horcrux (Tom Riddle's diary) when he was a student at Hogwarts, this kind of 'plug-in' should also be researched by him while he was at school. The "Book of Potions" I found in the library before, the part about the research on bird and snake eggs that was torn off and then patched up on the disguised parchment, can also be used as Tom Riddle to carry out this kind of research. Side evidence from research.

Not long ago, the reason why those adult birds and snakes escaped from the Forbidden Forest was probably because the eggs in their nests were stolen... There was a mandrake that was about to mature in Greenhouse No. 3... On Lockhart's wand No matter how disguised it is, the 'Pearl' still smells like a bird or snake egg... These things are all connected.

However, there is still a question - who helped Lockhart steal the bird and snake eggs from the Forbidden Forest - with Gilderoy Lockhart's ability, if he wanted to die and ran into the depths of the Forbidden Forest, he would I probably won’t even think about coming out again.

As for the diary Horcrux, it seemed that it could be resurrected to help Lockhart create this 'plug-in' before it had completely absorbed the vitality of a wizard. "

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In the Forbidden Forest on Halloween night, after the rain, waves of moisture rose in the forest.

Some snakes began to dance around the tree trunks, and poisonous spiders hidden in the grass also began to look for food.

A plant called inkweed is also in bloom, which emits a deep blue glow at night, attracting many insects to spread its pollen.

There is also a large continuous swamp in the forest, which is where Hogwarts Castle drains sewage.

Domestic sewage discharged from the castle and nutrient-rich food waste from the kitchen were dumped through pipes into the forest, creating this special swamp.

The swamp also supports many small animals.

Along the swamp, you will encounter some mysterious creatures from time to time: the cleft-toothed pig with needle-like bristles; the giant cricket that is good at decomposing kitchen waste; the three-eyed giant rat that can grow up to the size of a TV, and the three-eyed giant rat that can grow in its belly. Biogas gas toads.

They are often surrounded by some strange plants, such as the devil's ivy that automatically attacks animals, the will-o'-the-wisp that spits out magical flames, and the thinking tree that can cause hallucinations in humans and animals.

In this small ecological circle—or in the entire Forbidden Forest—animals and plants, predators and prey, their respective ecological niches are sometimes not as stable as outsiders imagine.

Chickens don't pee, they all have their own ways.

But for an adult wizard, apart from having a harder time staying here, his personal safety is still guaranteed.

And if someone from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement were here at this time, he/she would definitely be surprised: How could Mr. Cobain Yaxley, who always dressed like an old-fashioned gentleman, be so slovenly at this time?

Yes, that Cobain Yaxley.

This Ministry of Magic official, who had a close relationship with Bourne, was not at home most of the night. Instead, he went to the depths of the Forbidden Forest outside Hogwarts to be exposed to the rain and cold.

To be more precise, this guy has actually been here for several weeks, and all the annual leave he had saved up was wiped out in one fell swoop.

Although he was still wearing a suit, the two shoes on his feet had long since disappeared. Moreover, his clothes and pants were not only covered with large clumps of mud, but also seemed to have many cuts made by plant leaves.

Coban cast a waterproof and moisture-proof spell on himself, but even so, he was still shivering from the cold in the humid forest.

It's not that he doesn't want to build a bonfire for himself. In fact, if his stern master had not asked him not to do so, he would have done it long ago. What's more, if it weren't for that person's aggressiveness, he wouldn't have spent his annual leave coming here to starve and freeze.

"Great, great master, it's been a long time since you used Peter Pettigrew to convey that message to me, and then I sneaked back into Hogwarts to serve your orders. I'm very worried, if I If I don't go back to work at the Ministry of Magic for a long time, will those losers at the Ministry of Magic divine my whereabouts?"

Cobain said tremblingly, and he carefully unfolded a black leather diary, which he took from Lockhart with his own hands.

It turned out that Corban Yaxley was also in the Slytherin Quidditch dressing room on the day of Peter Pettigrew's accident.

He saw a communication spell left by Peter Pettigrew under the control of Tom Riddle before he escaped - only Death Eaters can see the information hidden in the spell, and it also has the magic of "burning after reading" Effect.

When Pettigrew was captured by the Ministry of Magic, Cobain Yaxley took annual leave and sneaked into the Forbidden Forest at Hogwarts.

Tom Riddle left him there waiting for further instructions.

Within a few days, Tom Riddle successfully seduced Gilderoy Lockhart and allowed the latter to escape from the tunnel that was hidden by Corvinus Gaunt (but was misunderstood by Harry Potter and others). The secret passage (reopened by accident) left the castle and entered the Forbidden Forest.

Upon meeting, Yaxley effortlessly subdued Lockhart and obtained his master's diary from him.