Study Days at Hogwarts

Professor Broad is a funny old man, and Albert is looking forward to this invitation. Just when he was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, the door of the Defense Against the Dark Arts office opened automatically.

Albert's hand froze in place. He knew that this was Professor Brod's invitation, so he reached out and gently opened the door and walked into the Defense Against the Dark Arts office.

Professor Brod has prepared cakes and drinks.

And, of course, there's a lined-up wizard's chess set.

"Wait a moment." Professor Broad sat at his desk, staring at some parchment in front of him, not knowing what he was busy with.

Albert didn't bother the other party, sat quietly on the sofa, got himself a piece of cake, and ate it by himself.

Ten minutes later, Professor Brod finally finished his business, sat down in front of Albert, and said to him with a smile, "I heard Professor McGonagall said about you. She is proud of you."

"What about "Today's Transfiguration"?" Albert asked a little doubtfully.

"Yes." Professor Broad nodded: "For your age, this is very impressive."

Albert was silent, suddenly not knowing what to say. In fact, he really didn't care much about this issue.

Professor Brod noticed the shock and silence that flashed across Albert's face, and asked doubtfully: "You seem like... you don't care too much?"

"Uh?" Albert nodded awkwardly. In fact, he wanted to say that that little bit of fame was not as beneficial to him as galleons.

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"White moves first." Professor Broad was not discussing this topic, but made a gesture of invitation to Albert.

Albert immediately focused his attention and began to carefully test Professor Brod's strength. He knew his situation very well. The level of wizard chess was only level one, and he was still far away from level two.

This level is fine against ordinary people, but it is far inferior to the international wizard chess champion.

In fact, when facing a head-on attack, Professor Brod deliberately let his guard down. Albert still failed to block the opponent's offensive. He was killed by Professor Brod's knight in less than ten minutes.

Although he lost the chess game, Albert benefited a lot from playing chess with Professor Brod. After the second game started, Albert slowed down his playing speed to avoid some minor mistakes made in the first game. The two sides fought for twenty minutes, but were finally checkmateed by the opponent's queen.

"We lost again." Albert sighed, "Is this the level of an international wizard chess champion? The level of wizard chess competition must be very high."

"No, you are actually wrong. The level of wizards participating in the international wizard chess competition is very average." Professor Brod took a sip of milk tea and explained gently: "In fact, there are very few people who actually train in this area. Wizards, they may have some level of skill, but that's it. In two years, you should be able to reach that level."

"You mean... all the players participating in the International Wizard Chess Competition are amateurs?" Albert was suddenly a little surprised.

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In fact, it is said that people begin to reach their peak in many aspects at the age of seventeen. Albert once suspected that this was the reason why he became an adult at seventeen.

"Yes, in fact, there has never been a so-called professional or amateur. However, every competition is like this. When you become an adult, you may also participate in the International Wizarding Chess Competition." Professor Broad said with a smile: "Although there is no prize money How much, but the title is pretty good.”

"Yeah." Albert responded absently. In fact, he didn't care much about whether he was famous.

"Famous, sometimes it works." Professor Brod smiled meaningfully.

Why does his words sound...well, it's a bit strange.

"What were you busy with just now?" Albert changed the subject, "Of course, if it's inconvenient..."

"Study ancient magic texts." Professor Broad didn't mind at all. "Bathcida just helped me sort it out. However, I haven't been exposed to these things for a long time, and it is quite strenuous to study them now."

"Ancient magic texts?" Albert raised his eyebrows and said, "I heard that it is an elective course for the third grade."

"Yes, yes, an elective course for the third grade." Professor Brod nodded repeatedly.

Albert suddenly said: "It is said that in that era of the Big Four, this kind of magic text was used to cast spells."

"Yes, there is such a saying." Professor Brod looked at Albert, "Some people once speculated that the ancient wizards were so powerful and were inseparable from the ancient magic texts."

"Indeed... very powerful," Albert said softly: "The ancient magic of Hogwarts can be maintained for thousands of years. In my opinion, it is a miracle. Although it may be rude to say this, I doubt that Principal Dumbledore Is it possible to do this?”

"Haha, Dumbledore." Professor Brod put down the teacup in his hand, "He is recognized by everyone as the most powerful wizard of this century, and he has been the chief wizard of the Wizengamot for decades. Come on!"

"It is rumored that the mysterious man is afraid of him." Professor Broad continued: "Well, you know who the mysterious man is, right?"

"I know." Albert nodded, "I have read about his deeds in the book. It is said that the savior Harry Potter defeated the Dark Lord."

"This matter was much discussed. At that time, many people thought that the mysterious man would be defeated by Dumbledore, but he ended up losing to..." Professor Brod realized that this topic should end here. His tone paused, and then he brought the topic back up: "There are many legends about the ancient magic text. It is said that it is a kind of magical text. Using it to chant spells can enhance the magic power of wizards. Well, Dumble Lido also uses them and is an expert in them himself.”

"Professor." Albert suddenly said.

"What's the matter, Mr. Anderson?" Professor Brod raised his head in confusion and asked.

"I also taught myself runes." Albert hesitated for a moment, then asked, "But I didn't feel the mysterious power of this ancient rune as you said."

"You taught yourself." Professor Broad was very surprised.

"Yes." Albert said. "Just during this Christmas vacation, I taught myself runes and was barely able to read them, but... in fact, they are not as magical as you said."

"After all, it's just a legend..." Professor Broad said softly, "But, you really brought me many surprises?"

"Surprise" Albert frowned slightly.

"Nothing." Professor Brod smiled, "Actually, many wizards have learned ancient magic texts, but at their level, they can usually only achieve ordinary understanding and simple application. In fact, there are no real experts in this field. A few."

Albert was silent.

After a long time, he said: "No one digs deeply."

"Dig deeper." Professor Brod shook his head and said, "For most people, as long as they can understand this ancient text, it is good. After all, if no one uses it, how can they waste time and energy to dig out its secrets? Woolen cloth?"

"But school..."

Professor Brod interrupted: "Hogwarts School will offer ancient magic text courses, just because we don't want future generations to lose sight of these ancient texts."