The Wind and the Wings of Hogwarts

Good morning, Professor Ravenclaw.

Scott greeted them and sat down behind his desk.

Good morning, Scott.

Ravenclaw in the painting nods.

She looked somewhat serious and lacked the liveliness of a true Ravenclaw.

"Then, let's begin the lesson."

Ravenclaw said it directly.

Scott readily agreed to this decisive attitude and took out a notebook and pen from his backpack.

“You’re from a Muggle family,” Ravenclaw said.

“Yes, Professor,” Scott replied.

"Then, let's talk about magic."

In the painting, Ravenclaw is also seated on an ornate high-backed chair.

“Magic?” Scott was somewhat surprised.

This is a rather broad topic.

“Do you know what magic is?” Ravenclaw asked.

Scott thought for a moment and replied, "Magic is the use of thought to manipulate changes in the real things around you, thereby achieving attacks, healing, defense, or other effects."

This is probably the common definition of magic in countless novels, anime, and other works from his previous life.

"Ah."

Instead of directly commenting on his answer, Ravenclaw asked again, "Do you know why wizards and magical creatures can use magic?"

Scott shook his head immediately.

He really didn't know.

Ravenclaw replied, "I don't know the answer to that question either."

Scott looked at her with some surprise.

“Nobody knows how wizards and magical creatures came into being,” Ravenclaw said. “Wizards are like outcasts among humans; the ability to use magic is an innate talent of ours.”

Scott asked curiously, "Surely many wizards have explored this question, Professor?"

"That's true, including for me."

Ravenclaw said.

"There were even some evil wizards who did a lot of bloody experiments. They wanted to see what the difference was between Muggles and wizards, and they wanted to see if there was a way to turn Muggles into wizards."

She spoke with a somewhat cold tone when she brought up these topics.

"Of course, no one has come to the right answer."

She paused, then continued, "As for what magic is? In the general view of wizards, magic is the method of using magical power to achieve one's goals."

Scott nodded and jotted down a few notes in his notebook.

"Do you know why I brought this up in the first place?" Ravenclaw asked again.

Scott put down his pen and looked up at the professor in the drawing.

He thought for a moment and replied, "Are you warning me not to easily explore the origins of wizards?"

Ravenclaw smiled faintly.

"You are very perceptive."

she says.

"Wizards are curious about this, especially Ravenclaw students. But remember, don't easily explore the origins of wizarding unless you are fully prepared."

“I understand,” Scott replied.

Although he didn't know why Ravenclaw was giving him this advice, to be honest, he had absolutely no intention of exploring that question at the moment.

"Let's get back to magic."

Ravenclaw said.

"Magic evolves. In the beginning, wizards used magic purely on instinct, like when magic raged when you were a child. Back then, magic couldn't even be called magic..."

Ravenclaw's first lesson to Scott was akin to the history of magic.

She used concise language to systematically outline the development and changes of magic from ancient times to the present.

In short, the older the era, the simpler and more brutal the magic used by wizards became.

The closer we get to modern times, the more refined and standardized the use of magic becomes.

A thousand years ago, in Ravenclaw's time, their use of magic was very different from what it is today.

"Before I completely left this world, I had a full understanding of the modern magic system."

Ravenclaw said.

"She also passed on this part of her knowledge to me."

As expected of Ravenclaw.

Scott had this thought to himself more than once.

"Come back tomorrow morning and make sure you've digested what you learned today," Ravenclaw instructed. "There are five more basic lessons like this to come."

Around noon, Professor Ravenclaw's first class came to an end.

Although Scott didn't learn any specific magic, he felt he had gained a lot.

Under Ravenclaw's guidance, he had never understood the origins and development of magic so clearly.

Magic has evolved to the modern era, embodying the wisdom of countless wizards throughout the past.

Such high-level knowledge is undoubtedly very useful.

Through this lesson, Scott gained a more comprehensive and systematic understanding of magic.

As he continues his studies, he will learn even more.

When he understands the intricacies of magic as clearly as Ravenclaw himself does, learning magic will be much more efficient.

Instead of learning a spell like learning a skill in a game in a past life, as it is now.

This knowledge of the system can also help him understand his own strength and clarify the connections and transformations between different spells.

This is far superior to the combination casting techniques taught by Professor Flitwick.

In this way, Scott will be one step closer to his envisioned goal.

Chapter 196 Savannah Doherty

When Scott left the Room of Requirement, the day's Quidditch match had just ended.

He was ambushed by the twins with the Marauder's Map as he descended from the eighth floor to the fourth.

"Where have you been, Scott?"

Fred said hurriedly.

"Hurry up, Eddie is already waiting for you with a customer who wants a divination reading."

As he spoke, he and George "held" Scott by his left and right and led him downstairs.

“Don’t I need to eat lunch?” Scott complained loudly.

“Oh, don’t worry, my dear friend, Master Trollope,” Fred said, feigning flattery.

George chimed in, "We'll pack your lunch and deliver it to your door!"

Scott was dragged downstairs by the two men to an empty classroom on the second floor.

"Okay, I see."

Scott broke free from their grasp, straightened his robe, and pushed open the door to enter the classroom.

The two people in the classroom turned around at the same time.

Eddie could ignore the fact that the other person in the classroom was a girl who looked familiar to Scott.

This is a girl wearing a Ravenclaw robe. She looks very young and is probably a first-year student.

The girl had red hair and green eyes, and soft facial features, making her look like a typical Celt.

They resemble the Weasleys somewhat.

Scott thought.

"Is this a relative of yours?" he couldn't help but ask Fred and George in a low voice.

Fred and George shook their heads, their eyes also showing some surprise as they looked at the girl.

"Oh, you've finally arrived, Scott!"

Eddie stood up and introduced himself.

“This is Savannah Doherty, a first-year Ravenclaw student.”

He walked up to Scott.

"Sawana has something she wants you to do for her, and she would like to ask you to perform divination."

He said it a little loudly.

"For the sake of being a fellow Ravenclaw, please help her."

Scott nodded slightly and looked at the girl again.

Doherty is a typical Irish surname.

"Good afternoon, may I call you Savanna?"

He smiled at the girl.