The Wind and the Wings of Hogwarts

"Where are you going to go this summer? You have to tell me when the next semester starts!"

“No problem,” Scott readily agreed.

"That's good." Helena smiled. "By the way, you're here to see your mother. I'll open the door for you right away."

A door appeared leading to the inner room, and Scott pushed it open and went inside again.

"Good afternoon, Professor Ravenclaw."

He greeted the Ravenclaw figure in the painting with respect.

“You’ve arrived.” Ravenclaw nodded.

Scott walked to the only desk in the room, sat down, and opened the notebook he carried with him.

"professor."

He took out the old parchment tucked inside the notebook.

"I've come here to seek your help."

He spread out the parchment and turned it upside down on the desk.

Then, he placed the notebook next to him and showed his hacking records.

"This is a parchment that my father obtained by chance. I deciphered part of its contents, but the rest is very difficult to continue."

Ravenclaw glanced at it and immediately understood the nature of the parchment.

"A secret technique left behind by an alchemist?" she said with interest. "This alchemical artifact is quite ingenious."

It seems the "Ring of Arson" recorded on this parchment is better than what I wanted?

Scott felt a surge of joy.

It's worth noting that among the four founders of Hogwarts, Ravenclaw was the most skilled in alchemy.

The fact that she gave it a positive affirmation shows that this alchemical item is indeed of exceptional quality.

Ravenclaw asked him, "I don't recall you studying alchemy?"

Scott answered honestly, "I have never learned this skill, and Hogwarts doesn't offer this course anymore. Of course, what I want is the rune circuits recorded on this."

Ravenclaw said, "Alchemy is too complex and requires constant study. Alchemists are rare among wizards, good alchemists are even rarer, and alchemists who are willing to teach students are extremely rare."

Scott understood that she was explaining why Hogwarts no longer offered the course.

Because Hogwarts cannot find a professor who can consistently teach this course.

Perhaps this course existed in the history of Hogwarts.

But even if an alchemist is found who can teach the students, the course can only be continued for a few decades at most.

If a successor cannot be found, the course will have to be cancelled.

“You know my vision,” Scott said nonchalantly. “If my Transfiguration reaches the level I envision, then alchemy won’t be something I need to learn.”

Ravenclaw nodded in agreement. "It's good that you think that way. And the Transfiguration you envisioned is actually a combination of Transfiguration with ancient runes and spells."

She smiled and offered her assessment, "That's no longer Transfiguration; it's more like instant alchemy."

“The title doesn’t matter,” Scott said. “I still have a long way to go.”

Ravenclaw added, "Your research may not be widely adopted because of its extremely high barriers to entry and its near impossibility of being passed down, but it is the best fit for you."

Scott said, "As you said, everyone has their own direction. Even the legacy of predecessors can only be used as a reference."

Ravenclaw gave him an approving look.

"You are a rare child."

She gave Scott a rare compliment.

“Aside from the basic courses, I didn’t specifically teach you anything else. But you didn’t ask me to teach you any powerful spells either. You’re moving forward according to your own plan, without trying to take shortcuts.”

Thank you for your compliment.

Scott was somewhat flattered.

This is Ravenclaw.

Through this period of time together, Scott has come to understand that Ravenclaw is a strict professor who rarely praises his students.

At Hogwarts today, although Professor McGonagall is known for her strictness, those who know her well know that her strictness is only on the surface; she is easily swayed by emotions.

But Ravenclaw is truly stern.

She was even the complete opposite of Professor McGonagall.

Ravenclaw doesn't appear to be strict on the surface; in fact, he seems quite mild-mannered and easy to talk to.

But over time, her students will find that she has very high expectations of them.

Just like the basic courses a while ago, Ravenclaw teaches at a fast pace and the content delivered in the courses is extremely rich.

Such courses require students to be very intelligent and have extremely high concentration.

During the first class, Scott was distracted and barely managed to keep up with the professor's pace.

The following courses were even more intensive.

Scott also had to expend a lot of effort to avoid falling behind.

He was extremely attentive during class.

Because you might accidentally miss large chunks of content.

Ravenclaws, on the other hand, do not repeat.

For her, these courses were all too easy.

She has no interest in teaching students who can't even keep up with the basic courses.

If Scott performs poorly in the foundation courses, the strict professor will adjust the teaching plan.

This is what Ravenclaw said himself after the foundation course.

The so-called adjustment of the teaching plan means that they will no longer teach him with all their heart.

Perhaps due to previous agreements, they'll just go through the motions.

Chapter 224 Mentor, Misunderstanding, Explanation

Ravenclaw's unprecedented praise made Scott feel rather smug.

Then, she deciphered the remaining contents of the old parchment in the shortest amount of time.

It also corrected a few minor errors that Scott had made during his previous hacking attempt.

At this point, the secret recipe left behind by the alchemist finally revealed its full true nature.

Scott was overjoyed.

"Okay, consider this your summer vacation gift."

Ravenclaw said it casually.

Have a great summer vacation!

"Thank you, Professor."

Scott quickly stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Now you can get ready to enjoy your vacation."

Ravenclaw smiled.

"However, before that, I would like to say a few words to you."

Scott nodded.

Ravenclaw looked him in the eyes.

"I will not restrict your behavior, as long as you are not guilty of heinous crimes. I will not demand morality from you, as long as you are not utterly wicked."

Her eyes gleamed with wisdom, as if she could see right through his thoughts.

"But on the path of exploring magic, I hope you will always be wise, always steadfast, and never stop."

Scott bowed deeply again. "I understand."

He straightened up and changed his address, "Mentor."

What Ravenclaw just said was a solemn admonition that ancient wizards would solemnly utter when accepting apprentices.

At that moment, Ravenclaw acknowledged him as a student.

Their relationship also changed.

Their relationship was no longer that of a typical professor and student in school, but rather a closer mentor-apprentice dynamic.

Even Scott was incredibly excited at this moment.

For Scott, who had lived in the East in his previous life, this master-disciple relationship held even greater significance.

"Then, see you after summer vacation."

Ravenclaw simply nodded and said goodbye.

Goodbye, mentor.

Scott obediently packed his things and turned to leave.

He still couldn't believe it; he could feel his heart pounding.

His feet felt as light as if they were walking on cotton.

He stumbled and stumbled as he left the inner room.

The door to the inner room closed and disappeared, but Scott remained standing in Helena's study, trying to calm himself down.

Although he wasn't officially a mentor and student, Ravenclaw would still teach him as agreed, but he still felt incredibly excited.

This is a very valuable recognition.

Approval from the notoriously demanding Ravenclaw.