Magical Studies at Hogwarts

"You've made great progress."

"Thanks for your teaching, teacher."

"Humility is a good thing, but I won't discount your efforts."

In May, after a teaching session, Lao Fu and Ike had a rare opportunity to sit together and chat.

Lao Fu gently stroked Nagini's head. The cold touch made him feel comfortable, and his tone also soothed a lot.

"You are outstanding, Ike." Lao Fu said softly, "Even now, I don't think Bella and the others will be your opponents."

"But it's not enough, do you understand?"

Ike nodded respectfully and said, "I understand, teacher."

"Haha... I think so." Lao Fu said with a smile, "You have the potential to become a great wizard. You will always be hungry for magic and always be in awe of magic."

"Many people do the first thing, but forget that magic is never a trick that can be manipulated by others."

After a pause, his body leaned back slightly, and he slowly closed his eyes.

"What do you know about the origins of magic, Ike?"

"There are many," Ike replied.

"Yes, there are many opinions. Come on, tell me everything you know, just like telling a story..."

Ike pondered for a moment, looked for ideas, and then said: "I remember it was recorded in "History of Magic" that in the earliest ancient times, there were no wizards. The earth at that time was a paradise for magical animals, and people

It’s hard to survive among those ferocious beasts.”

"On a very ordinary day, a person suddenly has magical power. He can summon flames and lightning at will, and can easily defeat even a giant dragon."

"That was the original magic. It was something older than ancient magic. It was powerful and irregular. After that, his bloodline was passed down, and gradually some people would awaken at a young age and master the power of magic. They were the first wizards.

"

"But the books I have read in the forbidden book section say that the power of magic comes from blood. It is people who steal the power of those magical creatures that once ruled the continent and ocean, and integrate their blood into themselves."

"After countless failures and countless deaths, someone finally succeeded. Gradually, more and more people gained the power of magic and integrated this power into their own blood.

to date."

"There is another one, which is similar to the Nordic mythology. It says that magic is a forbidden power that even the gods do not possess. It was Odin, the father of the gods, who hung himself upside down in order to seek higher wisdom and more powerful power.

After seven days and seven nights on the World Tree, I finally saw the most precious thing in the world - the Holy Spring of Wisdom."

"Odin sacrificed one of his eyes to obtain the Holy Fountain of Wisdom. When he drank from the spring water, he realized a more powerful power. The power was too mysterious to be recorded. But Odin had obtained the extraordinary power.

Wisdom, so he created runes to describe this powerful force."

"Power is integrated into words. When the runes are read, that power can be driven."

"Later, Heimdall taught the runes to humans, but it was too profound. Only twenty-four people understood its secrets, and humans also mastered the power that only gods have - magic."

After hearing what Ike said, Lao Fu moved his head leaning on the back of the chair slightly and asked softly: "What do you think, Ike? What do you think the origin of magic is?"

"Me?" Ike was stunned for a moment and was silent for a long time. Lao Fu was not in a hurry and waited quietly while stroking Nagini's head.

After a long time, Ike replied: "Wizards and their descendants are more likely to awaken magic. From this point of view, it can be determined that bloodline is a way for the continuation of magic."

"I think the idea of ​​merging the blood of magical creatures is more logical."

"Hehehe..." Lao Fu smiled and shook his head slightly, "So, what about the origin you mentioned at the end? Why do you think that is not true?"

Hearing this, Ike frowned and replied: "That's a fairy tale."

"God? I never believe there are gods in this world. They are just some kind of creatures that have mastered powerful power. Maybe they are humans, maybe they are something else."

"When a person is able to master that incredible power, he will be called a 'god' by future generations."

"Pah, pah, pah..."

Lao Fu slowly clapped his hands, a hint of approval in his eyes fleeting.

"I'm glad you think so. If you think about it carefully, with the power we have now, why wouldn't we become 'gods' in the eyes of those ignorant people?"

"Wizards can summon scorching flames and easily take away the lives of stupid Muggles. How is this similar to the gods in mythology?"

"In my opinion, the so-called gods are those wizards from ancient times."

Leaning forward, Lao Fu looked at Ike with his red eyes and tilted his head to the side.

"Don't ignore those myths and legends. The legacy of ancient wizards may be hidden in them." Lao Fu said, "Just like the "Legend of the Three Brothers" in "The Tales of Beedle the Poet", where it is said that the god of death gave the gift of death to the three brothers.

Brothers’ things are real.”

"Then think about it again, are the things mentioned in other legends and myths also true?"

"Is this...is this possible, teacher?" Ike stuttered a little, with a look of surprise on his face.

"Of course it's possible, little Ike." Lao Fu said with a smile, "The mythical Poseidon's trident appeared in the seventeenth century."

After saying that, Lao Fu sighed and his expression became more solemn.

"Ancient magic, those unimaginable prehistoric mysteries... Although some stupid people think that modern magic is not inferior to ancient magic, don't forget that the so-called modern magic is based on the ruins of magic after the Middle Ages.

of!"

"Oh, ignorance!"

Lao Fu was a little excited, and a trace of blood red appeared on his pale face, even spreading to his neck. After a while, the blood red faded, and he relaxed again, leaning back on the chair again, and his tone became calmer.

"Ike, as I said, the Dark Lord will not treat everyone who helps him badly. You asked Wormtail to take me out of the jungle of Albania, kill the traitors for me, recruit werewolves and giants, and also

For breaking through Azkaban and rescuing my former servant, you deserve more!"

As he spoke, Lao Fu waved his wand gently, and a magic spell fell on the basement door, sealing the entire room.

He stood up, holding the wand in his right hand, and said seriously: "Ike Strider, get up!"

Ike heard the sound and stood up.

"Extend your left arm!"

Lao Fu said again, and Ike immediately opened the sleeve of his left arm, revealing the Dark Mark on it. Then, Lao Fu's wand lightly touched it, and a wisp of scarlet slowly flowed in, and the originally dark mark became

Blood red, giant pythons and skulls also become vivid.

When Lao Fu put away his wand, the giant python seemed to have gained life, swimming slowly on Ike's left arm, and the waste notepad system in his mind also changed a line:

The Dark Mark Strider Customized Edition

(Heir to the Dark Lord, you have finally gained the Dark Lord's trust, and he will give you everything he has; however, as a price, your magic will never hurt him...)