Hogwarts starts with stealing power.

Hermione walked into the cabin and found it to be even more shabby than she had imagined.

Even if you use magic, you can't fool it into looking this shabby.

When a wizard is casting a spell, he must be very confused, do it perfunctorily, or even make mistakes deliberately in some places.

From the construction of the cabin, you can feel that the owner of this cabin has given up on himself.

Isaac lit a candle at random and sat on a chair with one leg crooked.

The chair was tilted to the right, and Isaac had to stretch one of his legs out to keep his balance.

This movement revealed the thin legs hidden under the wizard robe.

Hermione saw it and her eyes narrowed slightly.

The leg is covered with dense black lines, which look like tattoos at first glance, but are actually black, necrotic blood vessels.

This is one of the signs of primary infection, and the blood vessels in certain parts of the body will turn black.

Moreover, this black color will become darker and darker, and will spread outwards.

Once there are large areas of black lines on the body, it is a sign that a primary infected person has become an intermediate infected person.

Isaac was an experienced Auror after all. He noticed Hermione's expression and grinned.

“It’s scary, right? The first time I experienced this on my own legs, I wanted to have them amputated!

But the medical staff told me that it was useless to do so. Once an infected part appears in the body, it means the whole body is infected.

It is useless to simply cut off the location where the infection source is found. This will not prevent the body from gradually degenerating. After cutting it off, the surface will look better, but in fact it will reappear in other intact parts of the body.

Like a poisonous snake that spies you from the shadows, clinging to you.

Isaac observed Hermione's expression and asked tentatively, "But as a member of the team studying the Glow Candles and Cold Pills, you should be familiar with these infection symptoms."

Hermione said: "I am just a small researcher. I am not exposed to very in-depth research and have never met an infected person. Therefore, I have never seen the infection and the outbreak."

Before saying this, Isaac was still somewhat suspicious and wary of Hermione.

But after saying this, he seemed to have dispelled his doubts, and Hermione's expression actually softened a little.

"You are so young, you definitely don't have any real power in the research team. This time you came to me, you probably wanted to observe me up close and see if you can come up with something."

Hermione choked on her words, not knowing what to say for a moment.

This was completely contrary to the reason why she came here.

Isaac suddenly thought of something and said sarcastically: “If you had come to me earlier, I could have given you some ideas and told you what’s going on in your body.

But now I feel that my infection is getting worse and worse. I am confused for several hours a day and don’t know what I am doing. ”

He paused for a moment and said in a panicked tone, "I suspect that during those few hours, I was controlled by the will of the evil god world and caused damage when I went out."

Isaac looked at Hermione again: "Little witch, you came to me too late. If you had come to me on the day I came to Diagon Alley, I might have been able to give you some useful advice and help."

Hermione first glanced around the cabin. Thanks to her excellent extrasensory skills, she was able to see the surrounding layout clearly even in the dim environment.

Isaac had obviously gotten used to this almost dark light.

But he didn't know whether it was because of adaptation or because he was infected, and gradually became afraid of the sun and liked darkness.

Hermione thought carefully for a moment.

After understanding Isaac's thoughts, she found a good reason. Now she was just pretending to be so in front of Isaac who was watching her secretly.

The atmosphere gradually became silent. Isaac's bright eyes became dimmer and dimmer, and his slightly agitated heart returned to dead silence.

At this time, Hermione took out the glow candle that she had been holding in her hand, slowly took out a box of matches from her ring, lit the glow candle, and placed it on the tattered wooden table between her and Isaac.

"Mr. Isaac, you are currently only at the primary stage of infection. Many wizards have primary infections, but they still live well in the wizard world. As long as you don't degenerate, your infection can be controlled."

Hermione paused for a moment, "I came here because, on the one hand, I wanted to observe your physical condition and see if I could get some inspiration for research, and on the other hand, I also wanted to learn spells from you."

"Learn spells?" Isaac asked in a puzzled tone.

Hermione smiled at him, with the intellectual curiosity that only a good student could have.

"You are a newly retired Auror who has been fighting on the front lines against the evil world. You are familiar with and proficient in many advanced magics.

Your existence itself is a precious treasure to the wizarding world. I hope to learn some magic from you so that I can deal with the dangers I will face in the future."

Isaac was somewhat pleased by the compliment.

Since coming to Diagon Alley, he has rarely communicated with others for such a long time. Everyone who meets him is like meeting the god of plague, and they all want to stay away from him.

Although he was happy, Isaac didn't dare to take any risks, especially since this little witch was able to join the research team at such a young age. Her IQ must be extraordinary.

What if he really teaches people magic while he is not in his right mind, and ends up misleading them?
If the little witch really wants to learn, she has to find a wizard who has not been infected.

Isaac spoke his mind.

Hermione had a different opinion.

"Aurors are very busy every day. They may not be willing to teach me, and even if they are willing, they may not be able to spare the time.

How about this? You are only infected at the initial stage and are still conscious. You can teach me for a while. If you can't hold on any longer, I will find another Auror. "

Isaac reluctantly agreed after Hermione's persuasion. He said solemnly:

"I've agreed in advance that I will only teach you for a period of time. If I feel my condition is getting worse, I will stop teaching you immediately."

Hermione said: "Mr. Isaac, I would like to ask you to teach, but I am actually doing a research.

I think that as long as primary infected people find something to do instead of doing nothing all day and concentrate their will, they will be able to fight the infection.

You were a great Auror with strong beliefs, but after being infected, you quickly became depressed.

There are many wizards who don’t have the same faith as you. Even you are like this. When they learn of the infection, it’s almost like the world is falling.”

At this moment, she acted like a researcher, and said in a calm and rational voice:
"I think if they continue to be depressed, it might increase their infection rate, so I came to you, hoping to awaken your will and see if I can delay the infection."

With the intervention in the name of research, Isaac was even less opposed to it.

He thought for a moment and asked, "What kind of spell do you want to learn?"

Hermione's eyes flickered, and she said calmly, "I want to start with the advanced spells to test whether your mind is still flexible. Please teach me the Fidelius Charm first." "The Fidelius Charm?"

Isaac frowned slightly, his mind quickly recalling all the information about the Fidelius Charm, and he didn't think this was the best option for Hermione.

"This is a high-level confidentiality spell that can hide specific information, such as locations and plans, in the soul of a living secret keeper. Only the secret keeper or the person who actively leaks the information can convey the information through language or text.

This spell is very difficult to learn. It requires strong magic control and precise manipulation of magic power to cast the spell, neither too much nor too little. It also requires stable emotions and some knowledge of soul interaction.

In addition, a secret-keeper who can be absolutely trusted is required, and the survival and loyalty of the secret-keeper directly affects the effectiveness of the spell."

Isaac said seriously, “This high-level confidentiality spell is not widely used and is often used to preserve important information.

The essence of the Fidelius spell is a moral test of loyalty and betrayal. It is too early for you to be exposed to such a spell."

Hermione smiled slightly, "At my age now, which advanced spell is not too early for me to learn?"

Isaac looked at her deeply and thought that she had other reasons for learning this spell, but it didn't matter, it was just a test and she could learn any spell.

He also wanted to see if he could simultaneously resist the invasion of the evil god's whispers and delay the infection if he had something to do.

"If you want to learn the Fidelius Charm, you must first consult the Origin of Spells and the General Theory of Hidden Magic to understand its logic of opposing Legilimency and the Oblivion Charm.

At the same time, you have to choose a secret keeper and sign a magic contract. In addition, you have to accurately control your magic power. The spell needs to be injected into the secret keeper's heart to establish a soul connection.

If something goes wrong, the life of the secret keeper will be in danger. By the way, the spell requires you to recite runes. Have you ever come into contact with runes? If not, we have to learn from scratch."

Isaac explained it in great detail, listing all the conditions, but deep down he wanted Hermione to give up.

But every time he stated a condition, Hermione nodded.

After stating all the conditions, Isaac himself couldn't count how many times she nodded.

Seeing that Hermione didn't say anything, he couldn't help but ask: "Which of these conditions do you want to start learning? Don't tell me you have learned all of them."

Hermione smiled again, this smile sounding somewhat meaningful.

"I haven't learned all of them." She changed the subject, "but I have learned most of them. However, I don't know if I have learned them thoroughly enough, so I want Mr. Isaac to guide me."

At first, Isaac couldn't understand what Hermione meant.

He thought Hermione had learned most of it, but only on a superficial level, without going deep into the advanced content.

But when he began to ask about the test one by one, Isaac unexpectedly discovered that she not only learned it, but also learned it in great depth.

This realization surprised him a little, this was not something an ordinary little wizard could do.

In his impression, only an heir from an aristocratic family could learn so much advanced knowledge at such a young age.

But Hermione didn't look like the heir of an ancient noble family. Neither her manners nor the way she spoke had the accent of an aristocrat.

He wanted to ask, but changed his mind.

After all, he was a member of the research team that was able to research the Glowing Candles and Cold Pills. He must have been gifted with powerful magical talent since childhood, which is why he was able to learn so much advanced knowledge at such a young age.

You have to know that this advanced knowledge is not something you can learn whenever you want. Some of it can only be obtained after strict review, and the review alone takes a long time.

If Hermione was really determined to learn the Fidelius Charm, from the beginning, he would have to spend a lot of time to get the explanation of the spell associated with it.

He was still in office before, so it might have been easier for him to pass.

Now that it is gone, maybe the passage time will be extended for a long time.

Hermione has already learned a lot of knowledge, so he can save a lot of trouble.

Thinking of this, Isaac felt relieved.

Geniuses really cannot be treated with common sense.

Under the light of the bright candles, Isaac felt that his mind was clear because he had something to do and had swept away his previous decadence.

After confirming that the teaching point was in this cabin, he even cast a spell to adjust the structure of the cabin.

How should I put it? After just a few hours of conversation, Isaac really felt like he was regaining his luster.

Time passed by minute by minute, and when he came to his senses, it was already late at night in Diagon Alley.

Through the window that was deliberately left open during the adjustment, he saw the moon hanging high outside the window.

Isaac suddenly realized, "It's already 11 o'clock, do you want to go home first, or is your house nearby?"

He said a little embarrassedly: "It has been a long time since I last talked to someone for such a long time, and it has been a long time since I last taught a class. Once I got into the state, I was a little obsessed."

Hermione also looked at the moon hanging high outside the window and said calmly, "I have informed the elders at home that I will find you today and persuade you to participate in the experiment.

Because I don't know what your attitude is, I brought a tent with me. If I can't persuade you, I will live outside until I can."

"A tent? That's too shabby. I'll build you a cabin. There's nothing much in this corner except for a lot of open space."

Isaac said as he waved his wand and soon built a brand new cabin in the open space next to him.

Considering that this was for the witch to live in, he built it with more care than his own house, and it looks exquisite and elegant.

Hermione said nothing and let him do what he wanted.

Before she knew it, the clock struck 12, and Hermione seemed to hear the sound of time quickly returning to zero.

When she opened her eyes again, she was already home.

She recalled what she had learned yesterday and found that there was indeed a big difference between studying on her own and studying with someone teaching her.

During her self-study, she misunderstood certain concepts, resulting in that even though she could cast the Fidelius Spell, the effect was not as powerful as the original one.

The reason why she misunderstood the concept was not because she was thinking in a wrong way, but because with her current level of knowledge, she could only think of this concept.

Hermione was somewhat thankful, "Fortunately I went to ask Ollivander for help, otherwise if I had studied alone, how long would I have been able to learn those advanced confidentiality spells?"

The first advanced secrecy spell took her nearly three years, but she misunderstood many of the concepts.

Many of the advanced secrecy spells are connected.

When one concept is misunderstood, other subsequent concepts will also be misunderstood based on the misunderstood concept.

By the time she gets to the second and third advanced confidentiality spells, I'm afraid it will take her five, six years, or even longer to learn each one. (End of this chapter)