Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 462, page 460: Removing the Curse of the Resurrection Stone
A few minutes later.

Sheen carefully took out the Resurrection Stone. He could see Headmaster Dumbledore staring straight at him, so Sheen cautiously placed the Resurrection Stone beside him.

Are older people always ostracized by younger people?

Dumbledore blinked too.

Sheen and Dumbledore stared at each other for a few seconds, before Dumbledore reluctantly looked away.

"Mr. Fox, can you help me?"

"Passing Dumbledore," Sheehan said to Fawkes.

Fox nestled on Sheen's lap, making Sheen feel warm and cozy.

It nodded in a human-like manner, then picked up the ring itself.

In an instant, flames erupted from its entire body, and it fell to the ground, shrinking into a crumpled ball, never to fly again.

The midday sun had fully risen, and Dumbledore's office was bathed in sunlight.

The glass case containing Godric's Gryffindor sword gleamed with a milky white light, and the silverware sparkled like raindrops.

Behind the silverware, the fledgling fawkes chirped faintly in its ash-covered nest.

It cawed twice, and without hesitation, Sheen fed Mr. Phoenix some herbs.

He frowned slightly, and Dumbledore knew he was somewhat distressed.

"You've made it too fat."

"Dumbledore said helplessly."

"You understand..."

Sheen put the resurrection stone that Fawkes spat out into the Wizard's Book.

"Oh, there's very little I don't know about this castle..."

Dumbledore said with a smile,
Why don't you take it out and look at it?

"Dumbledore asked."

Sheen did not answer, but instead looked silently at Dumbledore, who understood the meaning behind it.

It's quite interesting how this child looks at him, like the way Muggle kids look at their elders who have special illnesses and are trying to get candy from them.

"Mr. Fox will be alright, won't he?"

Sheen asked.

"Of course. You're leaving already?"

Dumbledore said with a smile.

“If you agree, Headmaster Dumbledore.”

Sheen said.

Do you remember the story of the three brothers?

Dumbledore picked up the hot tea.

“Three powerful wizards created three powerful magical items.”

Sheen said.

“I’m glad you didn’t call them the Deathly Hallows.”

"Dumbledore said slowly."

No one can escape death.

Sheen thought about the resurrection stone inside the Wizard's Book.

It can only summon the souls of emotionless wizards.

"Such a simple truth, yet few people understand it."

There is a rumor that if a person legally possesses these three things, he will become the 'master of death,' a phrase that is generally interpreted as meaning that he is invincible or even immortal.

what you think?"

Dumbledore stared at Sheehan.

"I think the moral of the story is clear: death will eventually take us all."

Sheen said calmly.

"It's rare that you're not afraid of death. But if you change your mind, my dear Grimm, I hope you remember the well-known fact in the wizarding world that I do indeed possess the Elder Wand."

But I also hope you'll never remember, yet people change, and no one can predict the future.

Dumbledore remarked with emotion,
"Perhaps one in a million people can possess all the holy artifacts at the same time. I am only fit to possess the most insignificant and unremarkable of them."

I am fit to possess the Elder Wand, but I cannot flaunt it, nor can I use it to kill. I can tame it and use it, because I take it not to take, but to save others.

This is my final word. If you can remember these words at certain moments of decision, I will be happy enough.

As Dumbledore's last words echoed, the door to the Headmaster's office opened.

……

Hope Cottage.

Sheen took the resurrection stone from the Wizard's Book.

His mind involuntarily drifted to Dumbledore's words: the Deathly Hallows, they certainly possessed immense allure, but…

Sheen opened the panel:
[Wizard Sheen, Potions Talent: Blue]

[Wizard Sheen, Herbalist Talent: Blue]

[Wizard Sheen, Magical Beast Talent: Pale Purple]

[Wizard Sheen, Spellcasting Talent: Pale Purple]

[Wizard Sheen, Polymorph Talent: Purple]

[Wizard Sheen, Dark Magic Talent: Gold]

[Wizard Sheen, Alchemy Talent: Gold]

The panel hasn't changed much in a long time, but in his second year, Sheen will be able to advance at least twice:

[Barrier Charm: Master Level (1700/?)]
Petrification Spell: Master Level (1100/?)

Divine Sharpness Shadowless Spell: Master Level (2300/?)
Shattering Spell: Master Level (100/?)
Explosion Charm: Master Level (100/?)
The Spell to Repel Enemies by Three Feet: Master Level (500/?)
...]

[Advanced: Seven Master-level Dark Arts spells, which can unlock the Master-level title in the Dark Arts field (6/7)]

Sheen is just one more master-level dark magic spell away from earning him the title of master in the field of dark magic.

Sheen doesn't yet know what changes it will bring, but the title of Master Transfiguration has given Sheen a comprehensive enhancement of his Transfiguration perception.

That is:
[Master of Transformations: Significantly enhances unique perception across all transformation domains]

This change indirectly helped Sheen create his own system of transfiguration magic, namely the flapping of fire dragon wings and the protection of vines and stones.

Moreover, alchemy has reached its final stage:

【Advanced Magic Hand Mirror: Expert Level (700/900)】

[High-Tier Wizarding Book: Expert Level (7000/9000)]

【Advanced Fairy Tale Cookies: Master Grade (700/?) (Collapse)】

[Advanced: Three types of master-level high-tier alchemical creations can unlock master-level titles in the field of alchemy (1/3)]

That's right, the Magic Hand Mirror is also listed as a high-level alchemical artifact.

Now, learning the last form of dark magic and perfecting the final part of the Magic Hand Mirror and the Wizard's Book have become Sheen's last tasks in his second year.

After reviewing his plan once again, Sheen cautiously took out the resurrection stone.

It was a black stone with deep patterns on it.

Although Sheen could not break the curse, his talent for dark magic told him that the resurrection stone no longer possessed any dark magical aura.

Therefore, Sheen stared at the resurrection stone for a long time, wondering if he could bring it into the borderlands.

If he could, he could fulfill both Newt's and Dumbledore's requests in one go.

In the mild month of May, with few cold winds, the stars atop Ravenclaw Tower are exceptionally bright tonight.

A thin mist occasionally rose, an atmosphere that easily evoked ancient fables among wizards:

For example: "'The curse begins at dusk, and is broken at midnight.'"

For example, there are things that are extremely distant and intriguing, such as the Death Wand, the Staff of Fate, the Invisibility Cloak, and the Resurrection Stone.

Tonight, in the Ravenclaw Tower, Sheen, clutching the Resurrection Stone and wearing the Empty Charm, falls into a deep slumber.

But his soul once again entered a bewildering illusion.

(End of this chapter)