Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 346, Section 345: Confusion

Sheen walked through here and arrived at Hope Hut.

Mr. Owl was unusually quiet today, but instead quickly opened the door for him.

Inside Hope Cottage, the fireplace burned merrily, and the wooden bookshelves were constantly being rearranged to categorize Sheen's books.

Sheen tapped it, and soon the planks rearranged, and a meditation basin was spat out.

Some silvery-white threads were swirling as Sheen leaned over the Pensieve.

In an instant, both feet left the ground...

He fell into darkness again, into many memories.

"Ravenclaw's..."

When he returned to Hope Hut after losing his memory, he was momentarily stunned.

He couldn't even remember what Ravenclaw had left behind.

Hufflepuff's golden cup, Gryffindor's sword, Slytherin's locket... but what did Ravenclaw leave behind?
He pulled on a silver thread, and the Sorting Hat appeared near his ear:

"Of course, of course, the crown of extraordinary wisdom, the golden cup brimming with sincerity, the sword summoned by courage—"

Ravenclaw left behind the crown... but why can't he remember it?

When he rediscovered the word, a number of associated memories also surfaced.

But it always felt like there was a layer of gray haze between us.

He frowned, looked up, and saw that Mr. Owl's portrait had somehow moved indoors and was staring at him expectantly.

After he discovered it, Mr. Owl's portrait quickly slipped out of the house again.

"Mr. Owl?"

Sheen called out.

"The clever little wizard—"

Mr. Owl, with his back to Sheen, muttered something and then remained motionless.

Sheen stared at Mr. Owl for a moment... Mr. Owl was acting very strangely today.

But Mr. Owl was clearly not going to say anything, so Sheehan could only continue recalling Ravenclaw's crown. Had he simply forgotten it?

There is a way to know this – that is, brain shut-off surgery.

Whether he was influenced by some mysterious magic or simply forgot, Occlumency could help him find more details.

……

The older students had already left Hogwarts Castle in groups, and little wizards could be seen everywhere in the corridors peering enviously out the windows.

Sheen was holding a map of the plan—the location of the faculty lounge—when a red exclamation mark lit up.

Below, written in a line of runes:

Professor Flitwick, the Seamless Extension Spell

This weekend, Sheen will be able to learn the Unseen Stretch Charm from Professor Flitwick to help him create Unseen Stretch Storage Items.

He could certainly learn the Invisible Extension Charm from Professor Flitwick, but what about Occlumency?
Sheen knew that wizards who were proficient in Occlumency were Occlumency practitioners.

Known individuals with closed brains include: Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald, Voldemort, Horace Slughorn, Severus Snape, Barty Crouch Jr., and many more.

So, can he learn from Professor Snape?
When he asked Professor Snape if he could learn Occlumency, how would he explain his reasons for wanting to learn it?

As he pondered, he arrived at the place he had arranged to meet Professor Flitwick—the faculty lounge.

This is a long room specifically provided for faculty and staff to rest in.

Two talking stone beasts stand at its entrance, and the walls inside are inlaid with wooden panels, filled with mismatched old black wooden chairs.

The elderly Professor Binns is also resting here, waiting to get up and teach next week.

Hmm... it's been like this for hundreds of years.

"Professor Flitwick."

Sheen knocked on the door.

"Come in, child."

The one who spoke was not Professor Flitwick, but a voice that Sheehan recognized.

“Professor McGonagall.” Sheehan quickened his pace.

"Learning the Seamless Extension Spell requires a lot of patience."

Professor McGonagall held a cup of black tea, steam rising from her square glasses.

"Yes, that's right. Come on, little Green."

Professor Flitwick enthusiastically pulled Sheehan in.
“I’m not surprised you want to learn this spell, but, child, tell me, what is the Seamless Extension Spell?”

"The Seamless Stretch Spell can expand the internal volume of an object and reduce its weight without changing its appearance."

When casting a spell, it is often necessary to use a sealed container and magical materials to maintain the effect.

The principle is to expand geometric volume by reconstructing spatial dimensions.

Sheen paused for two seconds before replying.

"Excellent!"

Professor Flitwick nodded in satisfaction.

"Then you should also know that casting spells privately without authorization is a serious crime, and violators face the risk of imprisonment by Azkaban."

Professor Flitwick added.

Sheen naturally understood that the Unseen Stretch Spell could maintain the original appearance and size of the target object and eliminate any traces of spatial anomalies to evade magical detection.

This means that without strict control, large-scale illegal hiding of people can be seen everywhere.

This is not a good thing for the stability of the entire magical world.

"However, the Ministry of Magic's approval process is very quick."

Professor Flitwick smiled and handed Sheehan an approval form.

This completely surprised Sheen, considering how shortly he had expressed his willingness to learn...

Professor Flitwick has profound experience in the field of spells, and under his guidance, even with only a blue talent, Sheen learned very quickly.

Before long, he mastered the trick.

"Undetectable Extension!"

As he waved his wand, the inside of the cardboard box seemed to undergo a dramatic change. If you were to stick a finger inside, you would find that the cardboard box, which was shorter than a finger, could swallow the entire finger.

[You have practiced the Seamless Extension Spell to the standard of an apprentice; proficiency +1]

[Seamless Extension Spell: Unlocked (1/30)]

Sheen held the cardboard box, a slight smile playing at the corners of his eyes.

Once on the panel, the only challenge Shin faces is time.

However, although Sheen successfully cast the Seamless Extension Spell, the cardboard box quickly returned to its original state because there was no material to assist it.

The most important material for making seamless stretchable items is the skin of the bird snake.

In the lounge.

The plan map appeared on its own, and the sky-blue quill pen scratched as it wrote down another plan.

Professor Flitwick was somewhat stunned as he looked at the various locations and the folded plans.

Then he chuckled to himself:

"Is this your plan for half a semester, little Green?"

“No…it’s a week, Professor Flitwick.”

Sheen put away the plan map without realizing it.

Even after Sheehan left the faculty lounge, Professor Flitwick remained somewhat dazed.

"Minerva, oh, you gave that thing to him?"

Professor Flitwick turned and asked.

“That’s the problem, Felius, we haven’t had time yet.”

Professor McGonagall's eyes held the warmth of a fireplace.

She knew that there would always be someone who would slowly walk the path of perseverance.

(End of this chapter)