Hogwarts: Becoming the White Lord from Breathing

Chapter 46 Are you ready to take the stage?

"Where's Damon?"

Faced with Dumbledore's question, Professor McGonagall suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

“I left him in the office.”

She realized that she should have brought Damon with her. After all, he was the inventor of this theory and the person who knew it best. She was so excited that she even forgot this point?

"Oh? What did he say?" Dumbledore asked this question with a deep look in his eyes.

Professor McGonagall didn't notice his expression. After calming down a little, she recalled Damon's reaction and found it quite interesting:
"He said he wanted the credits."

"Credits?" Dumbledore's eyes suddenly became clear. "You mean—he wrote this paper for credits towards the House Cup?"

"Yes, the College Cup credits. He asked me to return the points deducted from the College Cup to him."

Professor McGonagall saw Dumbledore's somewhat dazed expression and said comfortingly:
"Don't you think this is ridiculous too? This kid doesn't seem to understand the situation yet. He's still calculating the credits for the House Cup. He doesn't understand how important his thesis is—"

"Why don't you give it to him?"

"--What?"

"Credits—why don't you give them to him?"

Professor McGonagall, who had just felt that she had calmed down, felt confused again.

Was it her imagination? Why did she feel that Dumbledore's tone was a little strange, as if it contained a hint of blame?

"Of course I will give it to him, but more importantly, what are you going to do with his paper? Are you really going to publish it in Transfiguration Today? I'm afraid Hogwarts will be flooded with owl mail."

"Why not—if he wants to publish it."

"Actually, this paper isn't as scary as you think. Not to mention that even I don't quite understand some of the content in the paper. Even if someone could understand it all, as long as Damon keeps those two spells secret, even those with ulterior motives won't be able to use its power."

Dumbledore looked at the pet beside him and said gently:
"Fox, could you please help me get Damon here?"

Phoenix nodded and disappeared into the flames.

"So, while we wait, Minerva, I hope you can tell me more about your relationship - how did this child come up with such an idea?"

"To be honest, I was also surprised. Although his progress was indeed very fast, he had never mentioned this topic to me before."

A quarter of an hour later, there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Damon pushed open the door and saw the phoenix Fawkes standing on his shoulder, combing his feathers diligently, which surprised Dumbledore who was already prepared.

He had never seen Fox touch anyone else.

Even Newt Scamander could only establish some basic connections with Fox. It was impossible for him to be so close.

"Thank you, buddy. I'm here."

Fox nodded, stood up from Daemon, and flew back to the Phoenix Rack.

"I rarely see Fox so family-friendly."

"Oh, it said I smell good and it gives it a special sense of security."

Dumbledore thought Damon was just talking nonsense and asked:

"Would you like tea or pumpkin juice?"

"Black tea, thank you."

Dumbledore waved his wand, and black tea and pastries appeared before Damon. Although he had already eaten them once at Professor McGonagall's, he did not refuse them out of courtesy.

"So, let's get straight to the point, shall we?"

"I have no objection." "I have some questions about your White Transformation Law, and I would like you to answer them for me."

"Has it been named yet, Professor?" Damon smiled. "Ask whatever you want to know."

“What are molecules and atoms?”

"These are the microscopic particles that make up objects. Everything has molecules and atoms, but we can't see them with our naked eyes.

Damon pointed to his eyes:

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand it. I just used a metaphor that comes handy. If I had to explain it, the essence of this theorem is to understand the composition of all matter—Muggles call all objects matter.

In fact, even if you don’t understand the principles of molecules and atoms, it’s okay; you can still understand it from a magical perspective.”

"Can you elaborate?"

The more Dumbledore listened, the more interested he became - this kid seemed to know a lot about the Muggle world. Was it the constant collision and fusion of the thoughts of the two worlds that gave him such remarkable ideas?
"of course can."

Damon casually waved a piece of paper with his wand and asked:
"Professor, what do you think is the most important thing about magic?"

"Hmm—that's a difficult and complicated question. If I had to give a less appropriate answer, I think it would be love."

"A meaningless answer."

Damon rolled his eyes, not believing that Dumbledore really thought so.

In response to his eye roll, Dumbledore's smiling face appeared.

"Love is partially correct, but I believe the essence of magic still depends on the wizard's cognition and will."

"In my understanding, this piece of paper is not just a piece of paper. It has a more complex composition inside. By changing these components, I can achieve a fundamental transformation of the transformation."

"But is my idea necessarily correct and the only one? I don't think so."

"It's my long-held understanding that has given rise to my firm belief. It's something akin to faith. The Muggle world calls this understanding science, but I believe science is actually the most fanatical belief in the world."

"And when this kind of faith is applied to magic, it becomes a miracle that makes your wish come true."

"In short, this is actually the power of 'belief'. It's just that a simple idea, no matter how firm, is like a castle in the air. But with a lot of ideas or even a fixed mindset, it can make this miracle happen."

Damon spoke slowly and clearly, and Dumbledore looked at him with a smile and nodded continuously.

"What a great idea! I can see that you already have a complete understanding of magic.

I have no doubts, and it’s an honor to have you share this with me today.”

Dumbledore paused and continued:
"Well, let's discuss the publication of your theorem. I heard from Minerva that you wanted to send it to Transfiguration Today?"

"Yes, actually, this idea wasn't mine alone. It was an issue of a journal that gave me the inspiration to do all this. Since I've gained so much from it, I naturally want to give back."

"Oh—I like your warm way of putting it."

Dumbledore's smile widened a bit, and even his eyes narrowed slightly.

Although this child was born in a Muggle orphanage like Tom, was equally outstanding and polite, and equally obsessed with strength, at least he was now much warmer than Tom.

"However, as Minerva said, let's wait a little longer. Such a remarkable and groundbreaking theory deserves its own stage."

Dumbledore stood up, walked to Damon's side, and placed a hand on his shoulder as a sign of respect:

"I will vouch for you. The next issues of Transfiguration Today and the Daily Prophet will both promote your groundbreaking theory. It won't be long before the entire wizarding world knows your name.

Are you ready for the stage, Damon?

"My pleasure, Professor."

I see some friends seem disappointed that Transfiguration can only change appearance but not essence. In fact, I also thought so when I just read the complete Gamp's Laws of Transfiguration - if you can't even change the essence, what's the point of bragging about Transfiguration?

But let me clarify, I wrote it according to the information, this is not my personal setting, the current changes are my personal setting
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(End of this chapter)