Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil

Transfiguration magic, as one of the core branches of the magic field, has its own unique appeal.

It doesn't require a powerful burst of magic, but it tests a wizard's precise control over magic and understanding of the essence of things. The ability to change the shape of objects at will and its unpredictable nature fascinates Puni.

In fact, Marcos had noticed Puni's actions long ago. He followed behind, watching one white flower after another bloom at Puni's feet. His mouth was wide open and his eyes were full of surprise. Finally, he couldn't help but step forward and carefully pick one of the flowers.

The moment my fingertips touched the petals, the pure white flower trembled gently, and the petals fluttered down, instantly transforming back into a tiny blade of grass, returning to its original form.

Marcos paused for a moment, then quickly caught up with Puni and gently tugged at his sleeve: "Puni, what happened? Why did it turn back into grass as soon as I picked it?"

Seeing this, Eddie exclaimed in amazement, "This is just the most basic plant transformation magic, turning grass into primroses. The difficulty itself isn't that high. The key is that Puni's control over magic is too proficient, to an unbelievable degree."

He paused, then added with admiration, "Look at how fast he casts magic, it's so fast you can barely see the wand's trajectory. I'm afraid the first-year Transfiguration course is no longer a challenge for him."

Upon hearing this, Marcos looked somewhat dejected, sighed softly, and said with great envy, "How can he be so skilled? I've been practicing for several days, and I'm still quite clumsy at even the simplest thing, turning a match into a needle. Yet he can so easily turn grass into a flower and maintain it for so long."

Upon hearing this, Puni slowly put away her wand. The pure white primroses behind her instantly lost their magical support, trembling and falling back to transform into emerald green grass.

Seeing their slightly disappointed expressions, he said gently, "There's nothing special about it, it's just a matter of practice makes perfect."

Whenever I have free time, I practice with this book. The more I practice, the more proficient I become.

As he spoke, he held up the thick book in his hand, waved it gently, and continued, "This book has been very enlightening for me. The structural diagrams and theoretical explanations inside are very detailed. If you are interested, I can lend you the book and my notes to take a look. Perhaps they can help you."

Marcos glanced subconsciously at the ancient book, thicker than a brick. Its cover was sturdy, and just looking at it made it seem dry and difficult to understand. Reading it would be better to use it as a weapon to kill someone...

He swallowed hard, quickly waved his hand, and made an excuse, saying, "Let's talk about it when we get back. It's the weekend, a rare day when we don't have to do homework. We should balance work and rest, and we can't just keep reading books all the time."

"Yes, yes, yes! Marcos is absolutely right!" Roger immediately chimed in.

The group arrived quickly, and a huge Quidditch stadium came into view.

Before this, his activities were mostly confined to Hogwarts Castle, and at most he would only look at the outline of the stadium from afar through the window of his dormitory, never having observed it so closely.

The stadium is oval-shaped, somewhat similar to a rugby field in the Muggle world, but its size is comparable to a football field. It is spacious and flat, with a white circular pattern marking the starting area in the center of the field.

As a high-altitude ball game, Quidditch stadiums have very tall, layered stands that surround the stadium, with stone pillars supporting the tops of the stands. The design is simple and solemn, reminiscent of ancient Greek temples.

At each end of the field stood three golden goalposts, with circular iron rings attached to the top of each goalpost. These iron rings served a similar purpose to the hoops in Muggle basketball; in Quidditch, players needed to throw specific balls into these iron rings to score.

Puni was still very interested in Quidditch, his eyes constantly scanning the field.

Seeing this, the others also became interested, especially Roger and Marcos, who took turns explaining Quidditch to Penny.

This sport requires the use of four magic balls: a Quake, two Runners, and a Golden Snitch. Each ball has a unique function and none can be omitted.

In a Quidditch match, each team fields seven players, with clear roles and responsibilities.

The three chasers' main responsibility is to snatch the Quaffle and throw it into the opponent's hoop. Each successful throw earns them ten points, making it the primary way to score in the game.

Two batters, equipped with specially made bats, are responsible for dealing with the wandering ball, which is imbued with magic and attacks players randomly. They must protect their teammates from being hurt by the wandering ball, and also cleverly hit the wandering ball into the opponent's camp to cause trouble for them.

A goalkeeper is responsible for guarding his own goalposts and preventing opposing players from scoring.

There is also a Seeker, who is responsible for finding the small, fast-flying, and silent Golden Snitch. Once the Golden Snitch is caught, the game ends immediately, and the team earns 150 points.

After listening to their explanation, Eddie's curiosity intensified, and he couldn't help but ask, "So, catching the Golden Snitch guarantees 150 points? If the Seeker catches the Golden Snitch at the start of the match, does that mean they win immediately?"

"That's the most fascinating and captivating thing about Quidditch!" Roger exclaimed, gesturing wildly. "Many times, even when a team is down by a lot of points, if the Seeker seizes the opportunity and catches the Golden Snitch, they can turn the tide in an instant. The feeling of reversing the situation is just so exciting!"

Puni nodded slightly, already understanding.

The existence of the Golden Snitch adds unpredictability to Quidditch matches and makes them more entertaining, which explains why it has become a favorite competitive sport among wizards worldwide.

As the three talked, they quickly walked into the Quidditch pitch. Just as they reached the area below the stands, they heard a familiar voice: "Puni! Over here! Come over here!"

Puni looked up and saw Qiu Zhang sitting on a bench next to the team's locker room, waving at him.

On both sides of the bench, many students who came to participate in the selection were already seated. Some of them carried their own flying brooms and carefully wiped them, preparing for the selection.

Some students didn't bring their own brooms and had to use the ordinary flying brooms provided by the school, their faces showing a mix of nervousness and anticipation.