Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 192 Shrewdness, Obscurus, Clues, First Student

Even under Toby's original assumptions, the course content in the second year would be more complicated and tortuous.

Because ritual magic and magic circle are two completely different types of magic.

The most obvious example is that Toby often brings the magic ball with him, but not only does he not dare to let Angela hold the white scepter, he can hardly use it himself.

This is precisely because of the dangers of ritual magic - in the process of using the wand, chanting the wrong spell may cause the wrong magic to be cast. However, in ritual magic, sometimes not chanting the spell may lead to dangerous consequences, which is worse than silent

Both hexes and wandless magic are more unpredictable.

In comparison, the magic circle is much safer - at least a similar pattern of magic circle must be engraved before magic can be truly performed.

That's why Toby said that ritual magic is chaotic, while magic circles are more logical.

Before the start of the third year of classes, Toby makes sure that students make a safe transition from logic to illogicality. Calming down the flaming bludgers flying around is a good test to calm the students down.

Come to think of it, it is the best example of imitating Obscurus.

That's right, Mo Ran.

It was hard for Toby to imagine how many Obscurities existed in the wizarding world before Hogwarts was founded.

But there is no doubt that ritual magic can affect the Obscurus.

Because Toby had seen this scene with his own eyes, in the temple where the scepter came from.

That was also an adventure he and Angela had together.

If we talk about it carefully, this is also related to the reason why Toby delayed teaching ritual magic. As long as the students are older, it will be more difficult for them to become Obscurus.

Of course, there is no need to say this to the students, so as not to increase their burden.

But Toby attaches great importance to his course. He must ensure that there will be no failing students so that he can successfully become the new principal. The difficulty of the test will not be reduced because of this, so even if he is in the changed first

In one class, students were allowed to decide whether to stay or leave, but he expanded the scope of the classroom to include the entire school, and gave "kind" words of advice to everyone he met.

"Neville Longbottom, have you figured out how to pass the exam?"

"I've thought about it, Professor!" Neville said with a confident look on his face: "I plan to make more items similar to memory balls, and then knock down all those Bludgers!"

"Very good." The face behind the black mist showed a "friendly" smile: "Follow me, I have prepared some bludgers in advance, and I can try your method now."

Neville thought it was because of his parents that he received special care. He happily came to the flying flame balls. He was about to control the memory ball to rush towards it, but he saw the flame balls disperse all of a sudden and then reappear.

They gathered together and hit him on the chest a series of times, causing him to fly backwards in the air.

How can you still fight back?!

Neville, who was sent to the school hospital, couldn't understand this.

"Draco Malfoy, have you figured out how to pass the exam?"

Draco knew that Professor Heimer was behind the Lucius case. He wanted to resist, but he didn't dare to do it openly, so he had to answer with all his strength: "No, Professor!"

"Very good." The smile behind the black mist became more "kind": "Follow me, I just admire your courageous but lackluster look, and let's see if you can pass the exam smoothly!"

Draco's screams spread throughout the corridor, but no student dared to stop Professor Hemmer who was dragging him. Snape did show up once, but after Toby's impassioned "Follow me"

"After that, he immediately turned around and left without even a moment's hesitation.

Draco's bed was arranged next to Neville's, and he noticed that he was assigned the beds in order, and that there were many empty seats on the other side.

As a result, it didn't take long for Crabbe and Goyle to become his fellow patients.

The three people looked at each other in silence. They wanted to use the excuse of taking revenge, but even Neville was here, so this excuse was obviously untenable.

"Harry Potter, have you figured out how to pass the exam?"

Harry had just witnessed Professor Highmore forcefully drag away the howling Crabbe and Goyle one by one.

"Um, do we have to start the exam now, Professor? It hasn't been long since the exam content was assigned." Harry asked hesitantly.

A strong and powerful voice came from under the hood: "Very good, follow me!"

"No, no, no, professor, I thought of it!" Harry said quickly: "Special training! Yes! It's special training! I plan to use the magic circle to make a fire-proof blanket, so that I can suppress those flame balls through flying skills.

Got it!"

This is the most reliable method that Harry can think of. He has already tried the power of those Bludgers during special training. Now there are just some more flames. As long as he is resistant enough, he should be able to catch them all.

.

He saw Professor Heimer nodded in agreement, which made him feel relieved.

"Where's the fire blanket?" Toby asked.

"I'm afraid we'll have to wait a while," Harry said cautiously.

"No need to wait any longer!" Toby waved his hand and said, "Just use dragon skin! I can lend you a dragon skin cloak, which is also fireproof!"

Harry had heard similar arguments before - this was a big deal!

He immediately looked at Ron and Hermione for help, but the two turned their heads away in unison, almost whistling.

"Oh? Are you ready too? Then come with me!"

This time, there were three people screaming. Hermione still begged in a low voice, but Ron just ignored it and wailed: "Help! Help me! Percy! Percy! I'm your brother!"

My dear brother!"

"Percy Weasley?!" Toby turned his head and saw Percy who came over curiously: "Sixth graders, we originally planned to stay for a few days, but it's okay, come with us!"

So Percy was forcefully dragged away.

The students who were originally planning to leave stopped one after another and looked around blankly.

"Sixth grader?"

"How many days did you originally plan to spend?"

"Is Professor Heimer going to clean up all the students?!"

After being brought to the flame ball, Harry was wearing a complete set of dragon skin cloaks. He nervously stepped onto the Nimbus 2001 he had ridden during the special training, and flew into the air under the enthusiastic gazes of the other three people.

But when he first came into contact with the flame balls, he found that they were not the same thing as special training at all - they seemed to have consciousness and knew how to evade his pursuit in groups. They were obviously not as fast as the Golden Snitch, but they had to

It's more torturous than that, and you always get away with it.

Harry was dizzy under the scorching flames. He rushed straight towards the huddled ball of fire regardless, hearing Hermione's scream and Ron's gasp.

He didn't know what was going on. He only saw the ceiling turned upside down. His chest and head hurt so much that he felt like retching.

After the flame ball that hit him flew back to its original position, Professor Heimer's voice sounded again: "Let me tell you some good news. These bludgers have been cast with magic circles that will not cause injury, but will only slightly injure you.

The burns. In other words, Mr. Potter, you were not harmed in your dragon skin cloak. Stand up, Mr. Potter, and keep working hard. You were very close to passing the exam just now!"

Harry coughed dryly and turned over. He wanted to refuse, but Professor Hemmer forced him onto the broom. He slapped the tail of the broom and sent him into the air again.

With the flame balls hitting the thin figure one after another, Toby turned around and looked at the other three people, and a smiling voice came from under the hood.

"You can guess how long Mr. Potter can last. By the way, when he is done, the rest will be your turn."

Percy looked around, and suddenly his eyes were fixed on Ron.

Ron could only turn his head to Hermione's side.

Hermione opened her mouth and asked, "Is this punishment, Professor?"

Toby did not deny Hermione's statement.

"Yes, Miss Granger. But to be precise, this is a punishment for all students who are not smart enough. Then the only way to make you pay is through pain."

Harry was sent to the school hospital due to lack of energy. He did not suffer any superficial injuries, but this only increased the number of exams he had to take and made him mentally trance-like.

When he came to his senses, he was already in the school hospital.

"Harry?"

Neville on the other side stood up with an explosive head on his head and asked curiously: "How come you weren't burned black?"

Draco, who was lying in the middle, stared at the ceiling and sarcastically said, "Do you even need to ask? Of course it's because he was so frightened that he fainted without even taking the exam. What a waste."

Crabbe and Goyle laughed heartily.

"Shut up! Malfoy!" Neville yelled angrily: "Your screams have reached the school hospital, and you have the nerve to talk to others!"

Just when Malfoy was about to retort, Harry suddenly said: "It's because of the dragonskin cloak. You can apply to wear a dragonskin cloak before taking the exam, so that you won't get burned."

Draco immediately stopped talking. He used his eyes to stop Crabbe and Goyle who were about to giggle, making them suppress the disguised reminder and plan to apply for it during the next exam.

Harry revealed this news on purpose, he couldn't wait to watch Draco being forced to take multiple exams.

It seems to be quite useful.

In the following time, Ron, Hermione, and Percy were all sent to the school hospital in disgrace. Not only them, but all the second-year students were also sent in.

The original beds were not enough, but Professor Heimer seemed to have expected this. He minimized the damage caused by breaking through the barrier. He only needed to treat minor burns for the students, and at most he added a spoonful of tranquilizer.

, reduce their psychological shadow.

In the end, all the students were discharged from the hospital in less than half an hour. Harry also heard Hermione quietly begging Madam Pomfrey to make her burned hair straighter, but Madam Pomfrey did not agree.

He kicked her out of the school hospital.

Percy blocked Ron at the door, pointed his finger at him, and was so angry that he couldn't speak.

"You will experience it sooner or later anyway." Ron muttered softly.

Percy turned around angrily. Harry breathed a sigh of relief silently. He thought Percy was going to deduct points from Ron.

The trio left the campus hospital in silence. They walked in silence for a long time, and then Hermione suddenly asked in a low voice: "How many more times do you think similar compulsory examinations will continue?"

Ron blinked and said, "How many times? Isn't it just this one time?"

Harry and Hermione shook their heads at the same time.

He said sadly: "How can it be that simple? I really think this will last until the exam week, maybe it will be bounded by holidays."

"Until then, we will most likely have to take the test compulsorily once a week."

Regardless of whether Harry's guess was wrong or right, they did see that Professor Hemmer treated everyone equally.

Sure enough, not only the second-year students, but also the third-year students were sent to the school hospital the next day.

Next came the fourth graders, the fifth graders, and the students who were about to graduate from the seventh grade. They did not escape Professor Heimer's clutches.

They finally realized that the terrible black devil was really back.

There was also a small episode here, that is, the Weasley twins boldly asked Professor Hemmer a question.

The content of the question is roughly what would happen if two students passed the first level using the same method?

Ron judged on the spot that they were confused by selling multi-flavored juices, and he was thinking of selling them after successfully passing the test, taking this opportunity to make a fortune.

But the result was beyond everyone's expectations.

The Gryffindor common room was crowded with students. They looked at the Weasley twins eagerly, all in a state of shock.

After a while, Ron asked in a sharp voice: "Are you serious? Professor Heimer really agreed?!"

"Yes." Fred said with a smile on his face: "Professor Heimer said that as long as we figure out a way to pass the first level, we can decide whether to share this method with others. In other words, the third level

A successful person will really have the opportunity to make a fortune."

George answered with a longing look on his face: "We have decided to work hard to accomplish this before the curfew. This is one of the few opportunities, and Professor Heimer is actually willing to make an exception!"

The news quickly spread throughout Hogwarts, and students in the four houses knew about this incident. Some of them had the same idea as the twins, and went to ancient magic classes whenever they had time.

They were drilling in the classroom, and more people were eagerly waiting for the opportunity to get information. As for other wealthy students, they had already begun to offer rewards.

"Look at it." Toby said proudly to Snape during a dinner: "Look at what a qualified professor is, one that allows students to take the initiative to learn their own courses. Look at you again, tsk tsk tsk. Seriously.

, I don’t mind starting as Head of Slytherin, it just depends on when you plan to give up your position.”

Al raised a finger disdainfully and shook it left and right. Professor Flitwick couldn't help but laugh out loud. He immediately covered his mouth and glanced at Snape with his peripheral vision, whose cheeks were trembling.

The spoon bent little by little in his hand, and fierce sparks burst out.

After that, until the holidays, the students never saw Professor Snape at dinner.

During this period, another small episode occurred. The twin brothers suddenly came up with an idea. They identified this potential market and began to sell white fresh essence to students who kept taking exams to earn the price difference.

Made a small fortune.

But their idea of ​​making a fortune ultimately came to nothing.

Just two weeks after the exam content was announced, Toby and Al, who had just returned to the office, were suddenly approached by armor.

"What's wrong?" Toby was about to change into his pajamas, but Al had already put on his nightcap.

The armor silently unfolded a piece of parchment, which was the list of students who had passed the exam that Toby had ordered it to register in advance.

Now the first name has appeared on the blank paper, but it is a student who does not need to take the senior exam——

Luna Lovegood.

After a while, Toby, who hurried to the classroom, saw Luna. She was standing in a quiet ball of flames, seemingly unharmed.

"I like your nightcap." Luna said, pointing to the top of Al's head.

Al laughed twice, looking a little embarrassed.

"Ahem." Toby cleared his throat and saw that Pandora's notebook was still in Luna's arms.

"I am honored to announce that, Miss Luna Lovegood, you are the first student to pass the exam. You have successfully accomplished things that you did not need to do, at least you did not need to think about these contents in the first grade."

"What I want to ask you is, is this Pandora's idea? Don't get me wrong, this will not affect your final score - well, I haven't figured out how to give you your score yet, maybe I can give it to you

The college will give you extra points and exempt you from the second-year exam."

Luna looked down at the notebook in her arms. She shook her head and said, "No, Professor, I haven't told my mother about this yet. I want to give her a surprise."

"So you did it independently?" Toby asked.

Luna nodded and said: "Yes, Professor. I just think the example you gave is very obvious - Obscurus. But I haven't understood the shrewdness yet."

"Ah." Toby waved his hand and said: "Smartness is a hint for others, but it's a pity that they are too stupid to ignore such obvious clues. Yes, silently, even if they are willing to spend more time and information.

Whatever, it is estimated that the progress will not be so slow. Of course, there is another clue - to appease Obscurus. If they are willing to think more - forget it, let's not mention them, I have a question to ask you now. No matter

No matter how you say it, this is a small miracle."

"You can just ask, Professor." Luna said obediently.

Toby nodded happily, and then asked: "So-"

"Have you successfully summoned your own patron saint?"