Hogwarts: Starting with full Unforgivable Curses

“Great! You’re welcome anytime!” Albus smiled broadly, his eyes full of anticipation.

Aberforth said no more, quickly put on the invisibility cloak, and his figure soon disappeared into thin air.

Albus stood there, looking at the empty doorway, and gently shook his head, but a smile still lingered on his lips. He knew that although his younger brother didn't say it, he had slowly let go of the past grievances in his heart.

Time is always the best catalyst, silently changing everything.

After the lively Christmas ball and the short Christmas holiday, the students from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons have basically integrated into the Hogwarts atmosphere.

Today, most of the students at the three magic schools have long since lost their initial unfamiliarity and wariness.

They would spontaneously organize various exchange activities in the castle courtyard, library, or common room, sharing the magical traditions of their respective schools, discussing different spellcasting techniques, and even studying magical puzzles together.

Dylan was naturally very happy about this change.

Every day he receives invitations to various exchange meetings, ranging from herbalism to spellcasting, from alchemy to magical zoology, covering almost every field of magical learning, keeping him extremely busy.

During these exchange activities, he not only shared his understanding and research insights on magic, but also patiently answered questions raised by other students, while also listening attentively to students from different schools sharing their unique spellcasting experiences.

This exchange greatly benefited Dylan. He not only deepened his understanding of existing magical knowledge, but also learned a lot of magical knowledge from classmates from other schools that was not covered in the Hogwarts curriculum.

Before we knew it, it was already late February, and there was only one week left before the start of the second event of the Three Kingdoms Tournament.

That afternoon, Dylan participated in an exchange meeting on the theme of "Healing Magic and Emergency Treatment".

This exchange was initiated by Fleur Delacour of Beauxbatons, who has a strong interest in healing magic and specially invited students from other schools who are interested in the field of healing to participate.

At the exchange meeting, Fleur first shared several alchemical products and magical items used in healing from the perspective of alchemy, such as the "Silver Thread Potion" that can quickly stop bleeding and the "Ice Crystal Ointment" that can relieve the pain of burns. These unique alchemical products impressed Dylan and made him realize the huge potential of alchemy in the field of healing.

Durmstrang's Viktor Krum also participated in the exchange.

He shared his experience from combat training on how to quickly assess wound conditions and provide emergency treatment in complex combat environments, such as using simple shielding spells to temporarily isolate danger while using compression healing spells to treat fatal wounds.

Dylan listened intently, and he could vaguely sense that the techniques Krum shared contained elements of war magic.

After all, the Wizarding World War had only just ended, and the impact of that war on the application of magic had not yet completely disappeared.

The exchange initiated by Fleur Delacour was not open to all students, but was specially invited only to warriors from three magic schools. After all, the warriors represented the highest level of their respective schools, and bringing them together to discuss magic would not only spark more brilliant ideas, but also inevitably lead to some underhanded competition, with each person unconsciously bringing out their best understanding of magic and unique skills.

Hibiscus's choice of "healing" as the topic of conversation also has a deeper consideration. There are still two projects in the Triwizard Tournament that have not yet been completed, and the challenges to come will inevitably be full of unknown risks. Mastering more magical knowledge in the field of healing can not only protect oneself in critical moments, but also add an extra layer of security to completing the projects. This is of utmost importance to every warrior.

Cedric turned to Harry and Draco and confirmed again, "It's our turn next. Are you sure you want me to go first? Actually, if you have any ideas, you can share them first."

“Of course you should go first!” Harry nodded immediately, a blush creeping across his face. “Speaking of healing magic, I only know a few basic healing and hemostatic spells. If you really want me to talk about the theory, I really don’t have much to say. I can’t just teach everyone how to chant spells, can I?”

If it were a discussion about combat experience or defensive techniques, Harry would definitely be eager to share his insights, since he has accumulated a lot of experience in actual combat. However, the topic this time is more theoretical, namely healing magic, which happens to be his weak point, so he can't find much to share.

Draco's answer was much more concise. He raised an eyebrow and said in a somewhat indifferent tone, "I'll give you the chance. You can speak."

"You didn't prepare at all because you're not good at this topic, did you?" Harry instantly sensed something and teased him. He knew Draco too well; if he had prepared, he would have been eager to show off his skills long ago.

"hehe."

Draco chuckled coldly twice, offering no direct response. He simply pursed his lips, crossed his arms, and turned his head to the side, clearly acknowledging Harry's guess.

Seeing that neither of them intended to share first, Cedric stopped refusing, cleared his throat, and began to share self-rescue methods for encountering accidents in the wild, drawing on his expertise in herbalism and magical zoology.

Although some of the emergency measures he mentioned conflicted with what Charles had previously shared, such as the timing and dosage of certain herbs, which were completely different in their views, Cedric's sharing was highly practical, as it was all based on his experience from numerous field practices.

Cedric emphasized that if you are accidentally poisoned in the wild and have no readily available antidote or can't directly use magic to neutralize the poison, don't panic. Try looking for potential antidotes in your surroundings: for example, a strange plant you've never seen before, an inconspicuous colored ore, or even a clear spring might contain the power to alleviate the poison. The key is knowing how to identify and utilize these properties. This sharing seems simple, but it contains profound magical principles. Anyone with knowledge of ritual magic can easily understand its mysteries.

In Dylan's view, the vastness of nature itself can be regarded as a huge ritualistic magic field.

Ritual magic typically possesses two core characteristics: "flow" and "transformation." Nature, as a "magic field," is no exception. Magical energy continuously "flows" and "transforms" among air, water, soil, and plants and animals, ultimately forming a dynamic balance that maintains the stability of the entire ecological environment.

When a wizard is accidentally poisoned, the balance of magical energy in his body is disrupted, which in turn causes the "flow" of energy in the "ritual magic field" of nature to be interrupted or the "transformation" to deviate.

The self-help method shared by Cedric utilizes this characteristic. As long as the wizard can find substances in the surrounding environment that counteract the properties of the toxins in the body and absorb their magical energy, he can gradually restore the interrupted or deviated energy balance in the body by taking advantage of the "flow" and "transformation" characteristics of natural ritual magic, thereby alleviating the damage caused by the toxins.

Upon hearing this, Dylan's thoughts drifted back to his past life. He suddenly remembered a saying he had heard in his previous life: "For every poison in the world, there is an antidote within five steps."

Based on this statement, and by combining it with what Cedric shared, a new concept can be derived.

Mutual generation and mutual restraint!

Although these concepts and theories may not seem very useful at the moment, Dylan knows very well that once he builds his own magical space, giving Neville and the others enough space to cultivate various rare plants, these understandings of "mutual generation and restraint" and "natural energy balance" will come in very handy.

Whether it's cultivating herbs with detoxifying properties or researching new healing magic, these theories will become an important foundation.

After Cedric finished sharing his wilderness survival experience and sat back down, Fleur Delacour's gaze quickly fell on Dylan.

She leaned forward slightly, her voice gentle yet filled with obvious expectation, and asked, "Dylan, everyone has shared their thoughts just now. Is there anything you'd like to discuss with us?"

According to what Fleur said when she first organized the exchange, although Dylan was required to represent Hogwarts alone in some parts of the Triwizard Tournament, he was always part of the Hogwarts team.

Therefore, during the exchange meetings, while other Hogwarts warriors shared their knowledge, Dylan could simply listen quietly as an audience member. However, if he gained new inspiration during the process, he was perfectly free to share his insights and discuss them with everyone to improve their understanding of healing magic.

Upon hearing Fleur's invitation, Dylan smiled gently and slowly rose from his seat.

Perhaps it was because he always offered unique and practical insights during past exchanges that, the moment he stood up, the warriors from other schools seemed to subconsciously adjust their postures. Their bodies, which had been leaning back in their chairs, leaned slightly forward, their crossed legs slowly straightened, and even their expressions unconsciously became more focused, clearly anticipating his next sharing.

Dylan glanced around at everyone present and slowly began, "What I'm about to talk about might seem to you to be a fairly basic, even somewhat boring, topic. But I think it's more important than we realize for the challenges we're about to face."

He paused, then continued, "We all know that there are still two more competition events to complete. In the process, we will inevitably encounter all sorts of unexpected events, such as complex terrain, unknown magical traps, and even some fierce magical creatures. In these situations, injuries are almost unavoidable, and in severe cases, losing an arm or a leg is not impossible."

"But for us wizards, some seemingly serious physical injuries are not actually that terrible. For example, if Apparition is not performed properly, it may result in 'splitting,' which means directly losing a part of the body tissue. But even so, it is not an insurmountable problem for wizards."

Upon hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement, including Harry.

Since enrolling at Hogwarts, he has experienced far more accidents than his peers. Professor Quirrell once had a bone removed from his arm, causing him so much pain that he couldn't even walk. However, after taking a potion called "Bone Regenerator," the missing bone grew back overnight. He has also witnessed frequent accidents in Potions class. Neville once caused a cauldron to explode due to a mistake, burning a large area of ​​his arm. Simon Finnigan often brewed potions into "bombs," leaving himself covered in injuries. However, the injuries caused by these accidents would at most require them to spend an afternoon in the school hospital before they could fully recover.

Perhaps it is precisely because the magical world has such convenient healing methods that students who grow up in a magical environment do not pay much attention to such external injuries, and even take them lightly.

“However, I’d like to ask everyone to imagine this,” Dylan said, changing the subject and posing a new question, “If we were to encounter an accident in the wild and lose a part of our body, and there were no readily available potions or professional medical equipment, what methods could we use to remedy the situation?”

“Can we use Dictamnus dasycarpus?” Draco spoke first, raising an eyebrow with a hint of certainty in his voice. “As long as the injury isn’t caused by dark magic, applying some Dictamnus dasycarpus can usually stop the bleeding and promote wound healing. It works very quickly and is practically an essential emergency treatment tool for wizards.”

“You’re absolutely right.” Dylan nodded, agreeing with Draco’s answer. “Under normal circumstances, white cinnamon extract is indeed an excellent choice for dealing with this type of external injury, as it is both portable and highly effective.”

Hearing Dylan affirm his point of view, Draco quietly turned his head and whispered to Harry beside him, "Potter, see? I'm not as unprepared as you say, I just have no interest in competing with them for sharing."

"Heh." This time it was Harry's turn to sneer. He pursed his lips and didn't refute anymore. He knew very well that although Draco was usually arrogant, he did have some commendable knowledge of magic.

Dylan, oblivious to the hushed exchange between the two, continued, "Of course, white umami essence is not a panacea."

If we are in an underwater environment, its effect seems less noticeable. After all, underwater, water is everywhere, and dandelion extract is a liquid ointment. Once it comes into contact with a large amount of water, it is easily washed away by the current or simply dissolves in the water, making it impossible for it to stay on the wound and exert its effect. (End of Chapter)