Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 291 The Nature of the Curse

After Moon's [Memory Recall] breakthrough, he read much faster than before.

He quickly finished reading the entire book "The Forbidden Land of Magic: The Secret of the Curse".

I also memorized the three-level classification criteria in my mind.
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Level 1 (Controllable Curse).

It will only cause physical damage to the target.

A specific medium is required to cast this curse.

For example, the hair and nails of the person being cursed.

If the cast is successful and unfortunately caught.

Then he will be punished by imprisonment in Azkaban for 5 to 10 years.

Level 2 (Soul Pollution Curse)
This curse can already tamper with other people's memories, affect wizards' magical manipulation, and cause personality split.

Even worse, it will affect the wizard's soul.

Casting this curse will result in life imprisonment in Azkaban.

Level 3 (Unforgivable Curse)

Casting this curse can not only take the lives of others, but also cause mass harm.

This curse rarely occurs.

However, every time he appeared, he would be punished most severely by the Wizengamot.
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As for the curse on Moon, it was removed after the big willow tree sprouted new branches and leaves.

It is completely free from the three forms of curse mentioned above.

According to Moon's understanding and the impact of the curse on him, combined with the remarks in the book.

Moon discovered that the dark clouds and black air that permeated his [Memory Recall] were controllable and could be dispelled.

This is clearly a first-level curse.

When Moon first came into contact with this curse, it did affect his memory and brain.

Although in the end Moon turned a disaster into a blessing and perfected the magic of [Memory Recall].

But it also affected Moon's magic learning in another world.

This already falls within the realm of a second-level curse.

The last point is Moon's guess.

Although Moon is not a true tribal wizard, he has gained a deep understanding of the source of the tribal curse.

The curse on him was very similar to the curse that the great witches had said existed 3000 years ago.

This curse not only caused the strength of the tribal wizard community to decline continuously.

It also caused the inexplicable deaths of the powerful high priest and even the tribe's subsequent priests.

This already falls into the category of a third-level curse.

After thinking this through, Moon was no longer calm.

Such a troublesome and terrible curse was completely beyond his ability to deal with.

"Don't worry, Mr. Scarlett. This book is only the first half, and the content is not perfect."

After making sure Moon had finished reading, Dumbledore took the magic book and put it back on the bookshelf.

"Saplin was sentenced to life imprisonment in Azkaban because of his repeated experiments with curses.

Later, he developed mental problems and was unable to complete the final record."

Dumbledore said with a helpless sigh.

In fact, he had never suggested letting Dementors guard Azkaban.

Mag was also a little nervous at this time. She originally thought there would be a solution in the book.

But now it seems that things are not as simple as she thought.

"Albus, if you can't solve this, then isn't Mr. Scarlett in danger?"

"Oh, Minerva, don't say that. There are many things I can't solve."

Dumbledore said this and drank all the hot chocolate.

Mag also consciously kept silent.

As a long-time partner, Professor McGonagall knew Dumbledore very well.

Whether it was the younger sister who left when she was young, the friend she made in her youth, or the terrible student she once was.

Dumbledore had no way to solve these problems.

And now there is a little lion that is even more troublesome.

These troublesome things always seem to revolve around Dumbledore.

"Well, Mr. Scarlett, don't worry too much. Your story reminds me of a Gryffindor student twenty years ago.

Like you, he has a huge secret and carries a vicious curse."

After Dumbledore finished speaking, McGonagall immediately guessed who it was.

Her thoughts were unconsciously pulled back to twenty years ago.

At that time, she taught one of the most troublesome groups of students at Hogwarts.

"Because of the curse, this student was very afraid of hurting his classmates, so he kept wanting to leave.

I tried to cure his curse with Phoenix Tears, but it didn't work, and your curse is even more troublesome."

Listening to Dumbledore's explanation, Moon couldn't help but feel curious.

"Professor, did he solve it later? How did he overcome it?"

"It wasn't completely resolved. While he was in school, I provided him with a safe house and also emphasized the nature of the curse to him."

After listening to Dumbledore, Moon finally understood what the headmaster in front of him wanted to tell him.

[The essence of the curse is a magical contract with malicious intent]

This is the original words from the book, and it is also what Dumbledore believes is the key to breaking the curse.

However, the book does not explain how to lift the curse.

Moon turned to look at Dumbledore again.

The white-haired wizard saw through Moon's thoughts at a glance, and his tone unconsciously relaxed.

"It seems you've figured it out. Only by truly understanding the problem can you solve it."

"Yes, Professor, but I think you have studied curses more deeply than I do, and I think you know more."

With the greatest wizard present, Moon didn't think that he would be able to deal with such a dangerous curse just by studying for a few more years.

Being able to use the other party's knowledge to solve problems is the most important and reasonable method.

"Haha, it seems Minerva was right. You do have a very quick mind."

Upon learning that Professor McGonagall had such high hopes for him, Moon immediately expressed his gratitude to the two professors. "Well, in that case, I can tell you about some of my research on curses."

Dumbledore said as he took out his wand and lightly stroked the table.

A blue light appeared in the air.

Then, the magic wand gently tapped on both sides of the light, and two blue light balls appeared.

"If a curse is a kind of contract, then it must be a continuous erosion of the cursed object through some kind of connection."

"Just like this ray of light, the longer it is and the deeper the connection, the more difficult it is to handle."

Moon looked at the magic light balls that continued to gather at both ends of the light and nodded.

“There are three ways to completely resolve the curse.

The first is to eliminate the party that imposed a malicious contract on you."

Dumbledore said as he pointed his wand at the ball of light on the left.

The ball of light shattered instantly and disappeared into nothingness.

"As long as the other party disappears completely, the curse will naturally be resolved."

"The second method is to sever this contractual relationship."

The wand slashed down in the middle of the light, and the link was instantly severed.

"As long as the contractual relationship does not exist, the curse will naturally not affect the person who is cursed."

"The third method is to protect yourself temporarily. When you become strong enough, you won't have to worry about the threat of the curse anymore."

The wand pointed at the ball of light on the right again.

The light ball expanded several times in an instant, and the line connecting the two light balls disappeared into thin air.

Dumbledore's explanation is easy to understand.

Moon only took a look at it once and it was very clear to him that the only option he could choose now was the third method.

"It seems you have made your choice."

Noticing that Moon's clenched fists had completely loosened, Dumbledore casually waved away the light and shadow on the desk.

"Yes, Professor, I choose the third option."

After Moon finished speaking, Fox, the phoenix that had been standing on the desk, let out a crisp chirp.

Dumbledore nodded after hearing this, and then summoned a small silver bottle.

"Fox said he has a gift for you that should be helpful to you."

Dumbledore said as he placed the silver bottle at the corner of the Phoenix's eye.

After catching two ice-blue tears, he handed them to Moon.

"Although it can't completely resolve the curse, it should allow you to use the third method with peace of mind."

Moon took the silver bottle with both hands, nodded to the Phoenix in thanks, and then bowed to Dumbledore again.

"You're welcome. If you need anything, you can send your Niffler to find Fox."

"Bengbeng? Can it come to the principal's office at will?"

Moon asked curiously.

Although he had only been to the principal's office twice, Moon knew that there were many magical treasures collected here.

Isn’t Dumbledore afraid that Bongbong will just take something away?

Perhaps seeing Moon's confusion, Dumbledore patted Moon on the shoulder and smiled.

"Don't worry, I welcome all friends with good intentions here. The most important thing is that Fox also likes that little guy very much."

Seeing that Phoenix's spirit was not as vigorous as before, Moon clenched the silver bottle in his hand and agreed.

"I think Bong-Bong would be happy to see Fox, too."

Moon knew very well that Bengbeng was very obsessed with Phoenix.

He expressed his desire to meet Phoenix more than once.

"Okay, now that there's a solution, there's no need to worry. I still have to write a reply to the Ministry of Magic."

Dumbledore said as he returned to his desk while McGonagall and Moon excused themselves and left the Headmaster's office.

As the door behind him slowly closed.

Moon looked at Mag curiously.

"Professor, do you know the senior who was cursed? How is he now?"

"He is a very good Gryffindor, but he seems to have never been able to accept the curse on him."

Mag said, shaking her head slightly.

"By the way, if you have any difficulties, remember to come to me."

Looking at Moon's thin figure, Mag seemed to see the student from twenty years ago again.

Not only are the two people's experiences very similar, but they are also very hardworking and smart.

This gave Mag a sense of suffering, always having the illusion of being devoted to such people.

"Don't worry, Professor, I won't run away."

After understanding the nature of the curse, Moon's worries were alleviated a lot.

Since this malicious contract has been transferred to my head.

And since there is no way to refuse, just accept it.

It’s like coming into this world without any reason at the beginning.

Accept reality and live well.

Moon believed that there would always be a way to resolve this strange curse.

Looking at Moon's receding figure, Professor McGonagall smiled.

“It seems different.”

In the principal's office.

After McGonagall and Moon left, Dumbledore took out the book "Magic Forbidden Land: Cursed Secret" again.

Turning to the last page, Dumbledore waved his hand to remove the cover he had made on it.

When the magic disappeared, a dim black and white picture appeared on the book.

This is the pattern that the dark wizard Saplin carved on the wall of Azkaban before his death.

[Level 4 Curse: Why Live]

(End of this chapter)