Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 380, Section 378: A Bold Plan
Hope House has undergone tremendous changes.

According to Mr. Owl, they can change the cabin at any time, and the cabin can meet any request they make.

Therefore, Justin got a kitchen and a small garden, and Hermione got rows of bookshelves.

Sheen glanced at the left side of the cabin, where there was a hidden door.

Sheen didn't go in immediately; he sat down in front of his wooden bookcase and began his day of studying.

Firstly, he has already become a master in Transfiguration, but he is still at the level of five in terms of combat power.

He opened the panel:

【Magic Transformation: Beginner (50/900)】

[Matter Transformation: Expert Level (10/3000)]

【Soul Transformation: Expert Level (50/3000)】

Magical transformation, which was once in the lead, has gradually fallen behind, and Sheen is not used to this.

After all, legendary-level transformations require two masters and one legend.

He cannot be unbalanced in any subject.

Fortunately, his soul transformation had reached the "Expert" level. Sheen instinctively foresaw that his soul transformation must have brought about some significant changes, but since he wasn't at the boundary of a naked soul, he hadn't been able to fully perceive them.

Secondly, in alchemy, he has found two types of high-level alchemical creations: Wizard's Book and Fairy Tale Cookie.

The Wizard's Book and Fairy Tale Cookies progressed slowly but steadily, but on the last category, Sheen once again became engrossed in exploration.

So he opened the panel:
[High-Level Wizard's Book: Apprentice Level (100/300)]

[Advanced Fairy Tale Cookies: Expert Level (6700/9000) (Collapse)]

[Advanced: Three types of master-level high-tier alchemical creations can unlock master-level titles in the field of alchemy]

After looking away, Sheen checked the progress of potions, herbs, spells, dark magic, and so on.

Through their regular studies, their progress has always been steady.

However, most of them are still at the "expert" level.

The only outdated branch of magic is prophecy magic.

It was too profound. Even though Sheen had studied with the centaur teacher for quite some time, he still couldn't unlock it—he was always three points short of mastery.

The centaur teacher wasn't worried at all; instead, he naturally comforted Sheen:

"We call the infinite workings of countless unpredictable causes and effects 'fate,' and when we learn about such things, we realize that some unexpected events are the least unexpected."

As a result, Sheen's proficiency level was stuck at the last three points and he couldn't move forward.

……

Busy days passed by like flowing water.

Harry and Ron have been amazed by the changes in Hope Cottage these past few days, as well as by the changes in Justin and Hermione.

In the past, they had little entertainment and spent most of their time studying in their huts;
Now, it's even harder to see them looking relaxed. For a long time, they seem to be holding their breath, determined to fully realize their magical potential.

On dark nights, nearing curfew, Sheen would sometimes walk back to the dormitory with them.

Mr. Filch always turned a blind eye to their behavior, even though, as the castle caretaker, he was well aware of the astonishing and perplexing changes that had occurred in the two young wizards.

But that doesn’t stop him from thinking it was a wonderful thing that Mr. Green brought.

One morning.

When a layer of frost had formed on the corridor.

Justin unusually interrupted Sheehan:
“Sheen, when we went back home for the Christmas holidays, we had already investigated Lockhart's actions thoroughly, but…”

Hermione chimed in:

"He is like Voldemort, skilled at bewitching people, and it is difficult for us to find enough witnesses and testimonies."

Hermione paused instinctively when she said that terrible word, then said it firmly.

What are your plans?

Sheen put down the Book of Ghosts, tidied up the two-way mirror and cookies on the table, and then asked.

“We need to get the answer from him!” Hermione said earnestly.

"Hermione wants to make the Veritable Essence. Once she makes it, we'll subdue Lockhart and restore everything to normal."

Justin then revealed the plan.

If Ron heard this, he would definitely say:
Have you ever heard of a project where so many steps could go wrong?

But when Sheen heard about the plan, he simply nodded.

"no problem."

"Great!"

Justin and Hermione were overjoyed.

"What do you need me to do?"

Sheen asked.

It's as if subduing a Hogwarts professor is an incredibly simple matter.

The two people in front of him had no doubt about the young wizard's abilities.

If Sheen were to say one day that he was going to confront Voldemort, both of them would instinctively think about how to stop Voldemort from escaping.

"You need to do the most difficult things."

Justin said in a low voice.

"Stay at Hogwarts and let us know you're there."

……

The fourth week of the Christmas holidays.

Aside from studying, Justin and Hermione are carrying out a secret plan.

Justin is responsible for subduing Lockhart, while Hermione is tasked with creating the Truth Potion.

Sheehan was quite curious whether Hermione could create the Truth Potion, and also how Justin would subdue Lockhart.

After all, although Lockhart was a fraud, his skill in the Oblivion Curse was not insignificant.

This also allowed him to more quickly modify an object—a two-way mirror.

Two-way mirrors are far more convenient and practical than planning maps.

That way, even if something unexpected happens, he can quickly find out and get there.

Meanwhile, Ifa's affinity level has increased to "close" in the past few days, and Sheen's cat and leopard biscuits will be available within a week.

Aside from the effort invested in alchemy, crafting, transmutation, and spellcasting proficiency.

Sheen was still quietly waiting for another moment.

That is the restoration of the Soul Relic.

For more than a week, Sheen did not enter the border area.

His soul transformation had reached the [Expert] level, and in theory, a change should have already occurred. However, before entering the border area, this change was merely a hidden perception.

That evening, the cold wind cut my hands and cheeks.

The sky and the ceiling of the Great Hall turned a pale blue-gray, the mountains surrounding Hogwarts were covered in snow, the temperature inside the castle dropped considerably, and many students wore thick gloves while resting in the corridors during breaks.

As Sheen walked down the corridor, a faint light shone from the Soul Relic on his chest.

The little wizard's quiet eyes widened slightly, and his steps became lighter.

And so, night fell as expected.

Inside the Ravenclaw Tower, the lights were dim, but the young wizards were still discussing things in hushed, passionate voices.

Sheehan walked through the common room, his gaze passing the statue in the Ravenclaw Tower, Rowena Ravenclaw, her white curls adorned with a stone crown…

At the same time he returned to his dormitory, the fog slowly rose.

(End of this chapter)