The Wind and the Wings of Hogwarts

Scott didn't talk about Helena and the portraits of his Ravenclaw mentor in the room for long before he quickly said goodbye to the young Helena and began a new lesson.

Nowadays, Ravenclaw doesn't directly teach Scott; instead, they use a question-and-answer teaching model.

She wouldn't interfere with Scott's self-designed study plan; she would simply offer suggestions, answer his questions, and provide targeted instruction on areas where he didn't understand.

Scott was also very satisfied with this teaching model.

Although his transformation skills have not improved for quite some time.

His plan for transformative abilities was divided into four stages.

The first stage is basic transformation techniques.

The main content of this stage is the content of the Hogwarts lower and middle year courses.

In Scott's vision, the most prominent feature of the first phase was that all transfiguration artifacts required the wizard's distraction to manipulate.

The second stage is advanced transformation magic.

The most significant manifestation of the second stage of Transfiguration is that the transfiguration product possesses a certain degree of autonomous action.

Just like the first afternoon tea Scott spent in the headmaster's office, Dumbledore made Scott's little puppet move on its own, without any special control required.

"Magic is the power of belief."

Guided by Dumbledore's words, Scott quickly achieved the same level.

Although his first attempt was unsuccessful, and even ended in a coma...

In subsequent applications, Scott's transformation technique undoubtedly reached this level, and was even used in duels.

The third stage: Advanced Transfiguration.

Scott believes his current level of Transfiguration is at this stage, but he hasn't fully achieved it.

His envisioned third stage was to combine the transformation techniques of the second stage with the effects of spells and ancient runes.

At this stage, Scott's Transfiguration was no longer just Transfiguration; it had begun to overlap with alchemy.

The Listening Bat is a combination of Transfiguration and Ancient Runes, the Giant Oak Guardian is a combination of Transfiguration and the Inflate Charm, and the Tiny Poison Midge is a combination of Transfiguration and the Shrink Charm.

Of course, this is just a combination of polymorphism and the simplest ancient runes or spells.

Scott's current skill level is limited to this extent; he cannot add more complex rune circuits to the Polymorph spell, nor can he add more powerful spells.

Furthermore, Scott's envisioned third stage of advanced metamorphosis also includes becoming familiar with human body transformation and ultimately mastering the Animagus.

These are all directions that Scott will be working towards.

The fourth stage, the ultimate transformation.

In Scott's vision, the primary goal of this phase was the triple superposition of transfiguration, rune circuits, and spells.

Rimbaud, who was enlarged after being enlarged by Scott's expansion spell, could be considered a product of his envisioned ultimate transformation.

Rimbaud was a half-finished product that Scott barely managed to create using a one-time Philosopher's Stone, and he even used his own blood during the transformation process.

Its normal state is simply the superposition of Polymorph and rune circuits, but because it uses a Philosopher's Stone during Polymorph, Scott is now able to cast the Inflation Charm on it without any hindrance.

Yes, Rimbaud, who could be enlarged by Scott, was only a half-finished product.

As for the true ultimate transformation, it involves simultaneously creating magical runes and adding magical effects during the transformation.

If I had to give an example, it would be that with a casual wave of his wand, he could turn a stone into a giant dragon that could change its size and breathe fire.

Scott had long ago explained his ideas about Transfiguration to his Ravenclaw mentors in detail, and Ravenclaw expressed their appreciation.

Scott now understands perfectly well that the reason his Transfiguration has not progressed for some time is simply because he has exhausted all his previous knowledge reserves.

Now that we know the root of the problem, the next step is to find the right solution.

Moreover, Scott wasn't particularly gifted in learning spells and ancient runes, so he had to continue working hard.

After Scott finalized his upcoming study plan with his Ravenclaw tutor, Ravenclaw kindly asked him to leave first.

"This is the first weekend of the new school year, go and have some rest and fun, child." The Ravenclaw in the portrait smiled kindly, "It seems that this is the only weekend you'll ever have."

"I understand, mentor."

Since Helena chose to stay there, Scott obediently left the Room of Requirement alone.

As Ravenclaw put it, he temporarily set aside his studies and enjoyed a pleasant weekend.

Because Scott had Eddie and the Weasley twins set up a threshold, not a single customer requested arithmetic readings bothered them this weekend.

On Saturday afternoon, Scott participated in a dueling club event, which he hadn't done in a long time, and easily defeated several opponents.

On Sunday morning, he secretly activated the door key and went to the Oak Lodge, where he spent a few hours playing in the forest with Rimbaud.

On Sunday afternoon, he even played a very amateur Quidditch game with some friends.

That evening, the Weasley twins and Eddie went through the tunnels to Hogsmeade Village to buy butterbeer and snacks.

They played happily until late, and even had a fierce chase with Mr. Filch and Peeves.

Late at night, Scott fell asleep with a smile on his face as he lay in bed.

Chapter 284 A Painful Weekend

With the arrival of a new week, Scott was completely engrossed in his work.

He is now a fifth-grader about to take on OWLs, and his classwork and assignments are much heavier than in the previous four years, which basically takes up most of his time.

Scott also attended two after-school clubs, Transfiguration and Charms, in addition to his classes, which further increased his workload.

But Scott was not satisfied with that; once he made a plan, he was determined to execute it.

In order to achieve his goal as soon as possible, he squeezed out all his time except for eating and sleeping, and frequently made time to study in the library and ask professors for advice.

Of course, his focus at this stage was on human transformation, more flexible ways of casting spells, and the skillful use of ancient spell circuits.

The fifth-grade curriculum touched on some aspects of transfiguration, but Scott still needed to learn more from Professor McGonagall at the Transfiguration Club and other extracurricular activities, as well as from her recommended reading list.

The ability to create more flexible spellcasting methods is inseparable from Scott's private practice and Professor Flitwick's guidance.

Fortunately, Professor Flitwick spared no effort in mentoring him.

On Tuesday evenings when there were no club activities, he spent his time in the spell training room attached to Professor Flitwick's office.

The mastery of magic rune circuits is a skill that can only be gradually improved through learning and accumulation.

Scott wasn't too eager for this subject, because there was no point in being eager.

Ancient magic script is not only magic, but also language. All he can do is accelerate his acquisition of this knowledge and increase his reading volume.

As expected, Scott spent the new weekend studying.

Apart from going to consult Professor Babling on Sunday afternoon as scheduled, he spent the rest of his time in the Room of Requirement.

His task for the next two days was to organize the knowledge he had hastily learned in the past week with the help of his Ravenclaw mentor, aiming to savor and fully digest it.

“Only in this way can you better embrace new knowledge next week.” The Ravenclaw instructor in the painting smiles kindly.

At this moment, Scott especially missed the Ravenclaw crown.

As long as he puts on that light and gorgeous crown, he can easily organize what he has learned and consolidate his knowledge.

It was a temptation that could be described as devilish.

Perhaps the nostalgic expression on Scott's face was too obvious, and Ravenclaw easily saw through his thoughts.

"It seems you've already tested the crown's effects."

The Ravenclaw instructor in the painting still speaks in a kind tone.

"That is my greatest masterpiece in alchemy. Yes, it certainly works very well."

She maintained a kind smile as she looked at Scott.

"But I must remind you that when the crown was made, I was already one of the most powerful wizards at the time, and one of the four founders of this school."

Although her tone was kind and her smile was gentle, and although she was just a portrait, Scott felt a chill run down his spine after hearing her words.

"I'm sorry, Professor." He lowered his head. "I've been too lax."

"It's normal to want to relax a little, kid."

Ravenclaw's kindness and affability remain unchanged.

"But you must overcome it, with your willpower. Before you reach a certain height, don't rely too much on anything; you can only rely on your own mind and magic!"

Scott continued to listen to the reprimand with his head down.

Ravenclaw chuckled and asked, "The arm that wields a sword needs training, and the legs that move swiftly need training, but what makes you think that your mind and magic don't need training?"

“I understand,” Scott said. “When my mind is more intelligent, and when my magic can better guide my will, magical items like tiaras will be of greater help to me.”

Ravenclaw nodded in satisfaction.

At the same time, Scott also calmed down completely.

At this moment, he must be grateful to have such a mentor for guidance and supervision.

Otherwise, even he would inevitably become complacent.

Scott finally achieved his goal with great difficulty at 9 p.m. on Sunday.

He accomplished with his own mind what one could only imagine being able to do with a crown.

Of course, his Ravenclaw mentors provided him with a great deal of help, and he learned better and more efficient ways of digesting knowledge.

The continuous mental strain over the weekend had left him feeling somewhat drowsy. After leaving the Request Room, he listlessly left the eighth floor and walked down the stairs.

As the staircase spiraled, he encountered Hermione, who was equally listless, at the corner on the fourth floor.

“Good evening, Hermione. You don’t look too good,” Scott said.

“Good evening, Scott. You don’t look too good either,” Hermione said.

Scott glanced at the gold chain around her neck. "Don't tell me you're still wearing that thing on the weekend."

"Oh, you..."

Hermione nervously raised her hand to cover her neckline.

She glanced around a few times, then lowered her voice and asked Scott, "So, you have one too?"