Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 168: A Guide to Ancient and Modern Magic

Noticing Professor Snape's sudden change of expression, Moon's body subconsciously prepared for defense.

However, his movements were obviously not as fast as the Potions Professor's.

Snape simply raised his hand and waved it lightly, and a notebook in Moon's hand flew towards him.

Snape caught it steadily, picked up the feather pen tucked between the notebooks and began to write.

Seeing that Snape could cast spells so smoothly, Moon knew that he still had a long way to go in learning magic.

Moon's fastest Leg Locking Spell was only twelve times within one breath, which was his limit.

If you want to increase the speed of casting spells, it is difficult to do so simply by speeding up your gestures.

Therefore, we can only work towards casting spells silently and without a wand.

Just now, Snape just waved his hand lightly without saying anything and without even moving his wand.

A silent [Flying Spell] was already cast.

This is at least four times the speed at which Moon casts spells, and the other party does it with ease.

This made Moon realize that the direction he had determined was correct.

While Moon was still comparing the spells in his mind, Snape had already written a new spell and handed it to Moon.

【Cutting Spell】Reconciliation Spell.

"This spell is only learned by third-year wizards. As long as you can learn it and lay a solid foundation, I have an even more powerful spell for you."

Moon was still a little surprised to see Snape suddenly become generous.

"Professor, you have no strings attached?"

"Of course, the deal between us is very pleasant, isn't it?"

Although Snape spoke cheerfully, there was no smile on his face.

"Yes, it is."

After hearing Moon's answer, Snape rarely reached out and patted the little lion's shoulder.

"Mr. Scarlett, I believe you should have other potion ingredients, right? If you choose to exchange with me, then the transaction between us can continue."

After Snape finished speaking, Moon knew what the Potions Professor was planning.

Moon naturally has more and better potion materials, such as the swamp lily that Snape said there is only one in the world.

Moon had already purchased three of the same herb from the Bailey Chamber of Commerce and also entrusted them to continue searching for it.

"Don't worry, Professor, you will always be my first choice."

Moon currently has no other trading channels, and going to the pharmacy in Diagon Alley is not realistic for him.

After all, first-year wizards are not allowed to go out without permission.

So in this deal that benefits both parties, Moon can only put Snape first.

"Okay, if you can come up with more precious potion ingredients, then I will also give you what you want, such as the [Invisible Extension Charm] you mentioned."

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Snape was slightly stunned when he heard Moon's ready agreement.

He remembered that the last time he made an agreement with the little lion in front of him, Moon agreed very readily.

This made him feel vaguely that he had fallen into a trap again.

However, thinking that he might get more potion materials, Snape forced a smile.

"Well, then I'll wait for your new materials."

Watching Moon hurriedly leave the History of Magic classroom with the two newly acquired parchments.

Snape looked around the empty classroom and said slowly.

"I didn't expect there really were more advanced materials. Humph! Little Lion is still as trusting as ever."

After Moon came out of the classroom and walked down the stairs, he saw Harry and Ron hiding in the corner.

"How was it? Did Snape give you any trouble?"

Seeing Moon coming down, Ron pulled him, avoided Snape's path, and left in another direction.

"No, I just made a deal with him."

"Deal!" Moon's words successfully aroused the curiosity of the two little wizards.

They had never heard of a student making a deal with a professor, let alone a young lion and an old snake.

"I think you should stay away from Snape instead of making a deal with him. After all, Slytherins are very calculating."

Ron's conclusion is the common understanding of his entire family and has been verified over the years.

"Don't worry, this deal isn't a loss for me."

Moon knew Ron was concerned, but he also knew very well that he actually gained more in this deal.

Cutting magic is the easiest type for Moon to learn, so mastering the [Cutting Spell] is very simple.

And Moon is now very much looking forward to what spell Snape will use next.

Harry was very curious when he heard Moon mention the deal.

Last week, when everyone suspected Snape of casting Dark magic on his broom, Moon was the only one who ruled out the Potions Master as a suspect.

Even though the evidence Moon presented at the time was very substantial, Harry still had a vague feeling that there must be some secret between Moon and Snape?
And now that Moon had directly stated that there was a deal between the two of them, Harry became even more curious and found it increasingly difficult to see through Moon.

Because of Snape's delay, Moon missed going to the library with Hermione.

However, when they were having lunch in the auditorium at noon, the little witch hurried back.

"Look! What I found."

Hermione said as she pushed the food away from Harry and Moon and placed a thick book on top.

A Guide to Magic from Ancient to Modern Times

"It records a magic mirror. It should be the one you encountered last night."

After listening to Hermione's whispered explanation, Moon and Harry both looked carefully at the contents of the book.

Mirror of Erised

"Isn't the scene shown in this mirror real?"

After Harry saw what was written in the book, the smile on his face disappeared.

How he wished that everything in the mirror was real, even if only for a short time.

"It's probably not true. The words on the mirror you copied back should be read backwards to get their true meaning."

Moon still remembered the words he had copied onto the parchment this morning.

Read backwards it means "I show you not your face but your desire."

Seeing Harry's increasingly disappointed expression, Hermione and Ron came over to comfort him.

Moon was even more confused. According to the explanation in the book, the Mirror of Erised showed human desires.

What is that cracked scarlet moon? What about that strange black willow tree?

Moon was quite sure that this was not what he desired at all.

He had seen these two things before, but they shouldn't look like this.

"Harry, you should have called me last night. Maybe I could have helped you see more."

Ron was very envious after learning about Harry and Moon's strange experience last night, and he kept urging Harry to go again tonight.

"Don't worry, we'll go again tonight. Even if those things aren't true, I still want to stay with them for a while longer."

After hearing what the two people said, Hermione slowly closed the book and said something quietly.

"Although books say that mirrors have caused more harm than good over the years, and that many people waste their time in front of them and become detached from reality, I still want to go and see it."

Harry and Ron had long known that Hermione was not a quiet person at heart, so they were not surprised that she would say such words.

After the three of them decided to go on a night tour of the castle again tonight, they all looked at Moon.

"I"

Moon was actually still a little hesitant. He knew that those were not his inner desires, but he was also vaguely worried.

Just as Moon was thinking, Professor McGonagall suddenly came to the auditorium and walked to the seats of the first-year wizards.

"Mr. Scarlett, please come out for a moment."

(End of this chapter)