Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 207 Ancient Magic Transformation

Midnight passed and Moon reappeared on the four-poster bed in his Hogwarts dormitory.

He came back with a bulging suitcase and a fatter boy named Bengbeng.

After finding that no accidents were caused, Moon quickly placed the bouncing tree nest at the head of the bed.

"Okay, go back to sleep."

Moon put Bongbong on the bedside, then tiptoed out of bed and put the suitcase away.

When he looked up at Bengbeng again, he found that the little guy was stuck on the door frame because there were too many things in his pockets.

"Well, it seems I need to find you a new house."

Moon said as he pulled Bongbong out and hugged him into his bed.

"Chi~" (Can I still go to your house next week?)
Bengbeng didn't care at all. He smoothed out his hair that had just been messed up by the door frame, raised his head and stared at Moon inquiringly.

"Of course, go to sleep."

Looking at the little kid leaning on my shoulder, his eyes were wide open, as if he was recalling happy times in another world.

Moon could only comfort the other person quietly, hoping that the conversation would not disturb his roommate.

"Chi?" (Can you fill your pockets next time, too?)

When Bengbeng said this, he patted his bulging belly with satisfaction.

"Uh, Pengpeng, you are just keeping these things for me~"

"Chi!" (I know!)

Bengbeng blinked and turned to the other side.

Watching Bengbeng trying hard to put his head into his pocket and admire the treasures there, Moon felt that maybe he should find a safer way of transportation.

When Moon woke up on Monday morning and arrived at the common room, he saw Hermione already sitting in front of the fireplace.

The temperature has been getting colder these past two days, and there was even heavy snow last night.

While reading, Hermione took out both cat-shaped figurines, holding one in her arms and holding the other under her hand.

After quickly turning a page of the book, she would immediately grab her hands on the hand warmer.

Hearing footsteps, Hermione greeted without even looking up.

"I came earlier than you today!"

"Yes, Professor Kitten!"

Moon said this, then sat opposite Hermione and opened "Ancient Spell Techniques: Exploring the Original Mark of Magic".

"When did I get another title?"

After hearing Moon's words, Hermione finally raised her head, frowned, and looked curiously at the little wizard sitting opposite her.

"Just now, why, doesn't it sound good?"

Hearing Moon's perfunctory answer, Hermione sighed helplessly.

"Well, for the cat's sake, I won't argue with you."

After saying something to Moon, Hermione lowered her head and began to concentrate on reading again, but when she saw the cat-shaped hand warmer in her arms, a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Moon has been studying ancient magic gestures all this time, even on the Scarlet Moon.

He has also recorded the relevant knowledge in two thick notebooks.

By studying how magicians gradually modified ancient spellcasting gestures, Moon gained a basic understanding of these complex movements.

Especially regarding the changes in hand posture.

Moon also found ways to use his wand to replace the various movements of his hands, as well as the bending and stretching of his fingers.

For example, in ancient magic, the two palms are quickly put together, first with the first three pairs of fingers facing each other, and then the two thumbs facing down.

This means summoning magic in ancient magic, and is also the starting point of most offensive spells.

In modern magic, to perform this action with a wand, all you need to do is gently stroke it upwards from left to right.

Similarly, in ancient magic, the fingers are crossed, the hands are reversed, and finally the thumb and index finger are facing each other.

This set of hand gestures represents a type of defensive shield.

To do it with a wand, just draw a circle with the tip of the wand.

"It seems that ancient magic will eventually be replaced by modern magic."

After completing another set of hand gesture analysis, Moon felt more and more that ancient magic, including witchcraft, needed to change if it wanted to survive. Otherwise, it would be beaten to a pulp by the wands of the future.

Moon's current research progress is completely based on the analysis of the spell [Mirror Light Counter Tide].

After reading through the book of ancient spellcasting gestures, he began to analyze every movement of this defensive spell.

Now he has disassembled a quarter of it, and it won't be long before he can transform this magic into a real wand to cast spells.

As long as this spell can be transformed, it will be of great help in the subsequent transformation of other magics and even tribal witchcraft.

At least the transformation speed will be much faster.

As more and more people gathered in the common room and the environment began to become noisy, Hermione closed the book helplessly.

Moon didn't notice the changes around him at first because he had cast the "Block Your Ears" spell on himself while studying.

Noticing that Hermione, who was sitting opposite him, had stopped studying, Moon also looked up, first removing the spell on himself, and then speaking.

"Would you like me to cast a spell on you later as well? It works really well in the common room."

"Of course, Mr. Strange, please help me seal my ears every day."

Hermione tilted her head slightly, blinked her eyes, and said teasingly with a smile on her lips.

After saying that, she packed up the big book, held it in her arms, and turned to leave.

Moon was stunned for a moment, then looked at the little witch's back curiously and asked.

"Mr. Weird? When did I get a title?"

"Just now, why, don't you like it?"

When we went to the auditorium for lunch in the morning, the entire castle was already filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

Since everyone was meeting each other for the first time, some of the little wizards were tentatively asking their friends what they liked.

Some people are very direct in their answers and clearly state what they want.

Some people gave cryptic answers, hoping for a surprise on the day.

“When I was a child, the stories I heard were all about gifts from Santa Claus. Later I learned that those were all prepared by my parents long ago.”

Seamus explained the Christmas story to Muggle children while they ate.

“Is Santa Claus also a magician?”

After listening to the story, Moon asked curiously.

Hermione, who was standing next to him, was already accustomed to Moon's questions that lacked common sense.

She muttered to herself, "As expected of Mr. Strange," and explained without even looking up.

"I think if this old man really exists, he must be a magician."

"Yes, I think Dumbledore is very similar to him."

Harry also explained.

To Harry, Dumbledore looked just like Santa Claus, minus the reindeer and the red robes.

Hearing Harry's description, Moon recalled the image of Santa Claus in Seamus's story.

It is tall, wears a nightcap, has a white beard, can fly, and comes out of the chimney.
All these evidences do indicate that this old man is a wizard, and he really looks like Dumbledore.

It was from this story that Moon came up with an idea of ​​what kind of Christmas gift to give Dumbledore.

Seeing Ron next to him finally finish eating, Moon quietly asked questions about himself.

"Ron, do you know how to learn the [Untraceable Extension Charm]?"

Ron was not as sensitive as Hermione. He was not surprised at all when he heard this question, and was even a little excited.

"This spell is very difficult to learn. George and Fred once tried to learn it secretly, but were discovered by the professor. Then they received a yelling letter from their mother."

Although he couldn't compare to his brothers in many aspects, Ron was very happy to see the twins being defeated.

"Why? This spell doesn't sound very dangerous."

Moon was very confused, as he knew that this spell was not allowed to be learned by young wizards in lower grades.

But being sent a howler letter seemed a bit too much to him.

"The danger of this curse is really not great, but unfortunately, it involves that law."

　I wish you all a happy New Year’s Eve!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)