People are in Hogwarts, and werewolves block the door at the beginning.

These lights will turn into silk threads and penetrate into the body of the intruder.

Contain the intruder and send a message to the creator of the magic trap.

But it was Riddle who came.

He is pretty much the same person as Voldemort.

So he simply cast an illumination spell, and once the magnetic field matched, the trap subsided automatically.

On the other side, Basil, who was pretending to instruct Ron on the key points of transformation, also replied in his mind: "Of course, this is the largest water horse in the world. The creature summoned by the summoning card is the original body engraved. In this way, the water horse I summon is also the largest and most powerful. Not to mention that it can be upgraded in the future!"

With Riddle's advice, he realized the true nature of the cards and can now take pictures through the eyes of his summoned creatures.

"But you should take inventory of the safe house first. I wonder what treasures are inside?" Bagir rubbed his hands.

"Mr. Granger, what are you doing?" Professor McGonagall, who was a little uncomfortable that Bagel did not look for her, asked.

"Professor, Basil is teaching me how to transform." Ron explained quickly, "Add an extra step to the steps you taught me: silently recite the product to be transformed three times in your mind before casting the spell. This will increase the success rate of the transformation."

"That's a good idea indeed." Professor McGonagall nodded. "But in a duel, no one will wait for you to recite silently three times. This is just a simple test-taking technique. After you succeed, I suggest you gradually reduce the number of times you recite silently. Five points for Gryffindor!"

She paused again, "But that's not what I was asking. I was referring to Mr. Granger's strange behavior."

Shit! Are you looking for trouble?

Bajir rolled his eyes and made an excuse, "This is my action of concentrating my attention. The friction makes the palm of my hand warm. I feel the subtle changes in the palm of my hand."

"Oh?" Mag pursed her lips, "Have you read books on the Philosophical School?"

"What is the school of thought?" Bagir asked in surprise.

Is he really lucky?

The students who were practicing around stopped.

They all looked at Professor McGonagall curiously.

Mag looked around and said helplessly, "I didn't want to mention it. The theory of this school is too fantastic. Or it will lead you astray from the right path."

"Benjamin Morden, the founder of this school, believed that the best way for wizards to strengthen themselves was to look inward. He claimed that every wizard was a strong person who could decide for himself how the world was, rather than a weak person who needed to learn theories, knowledge, and observe how the world was."

"A wizard only needs to close his eyes and rest all day, using his senses to detect subtle changes in himself. If he persists, various supernatural powers will automatically emerge."

"Is this true?" Ron raised his right hand impatiently.

Seamus and Neville around him also showed eager expressions.

Professor McGonagall shook her head. "This school was very popular in Yorkshire in the 17th century. The best among them only mastered the levitation spell that does not require a wand, incantations, or gestures (also refers to the trajectory of the wand swinging), that is, it does not require a medium or a casting action. The most powerful method of their leader is just to condense a fireball out of thin air in the palm of his hand."

Thanks to jeffths for the monthly ticket and other classmates for the recommendation and follow-up reading.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 48 Expensive Textbooks

Professor McGonagall's words did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm.

For example, Ron was very excited: "That's enough! Just sense yourself before going to bed every day, and you don't need a wand. This is so cool!"

He closed his eyes and clenched his hands, as if he was controlling something that didn't exist.

Professor McGonagall poured cold water on him again.

"In fact, only Europe and the United States use magic wands. The medium used in other regions is not always magic wands. For example, in the Ouagadou School of Magic in Africa, their students use hand gestures to cast spells. They use their own hands as the medium for casting spells."

"Mr. Weasley, if you really want to get rid of the wand, you might as well order the textbooks from the Ulgardo School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They will be much faster and more useful than the books from the Philosophical School."

"Moreover, constantly correcting pronunciation, writing articles, waving the magic wand, and feeling the rhythm of my own magnetic field and the earth's magnetic field when casting spells is a kind of exercise in itself."

"So, Mr. Granger, instead of rubbing your hands together, you should practice casting spells a few more times."

Well, you're not going to let me go.

How did I offend you?

Bagir was confused.

Professor McGonagall mentioned the school of philosophy, and Bagel actually has a bit of the same feeling as meditation in fantasy novels.

In fantasy novels, it is the method used by mages and wizards to cultivate their spiritual power.

There are those who seek strength within, like the school of thought.

There are also those who visualize powerful tools, natural celestial bodies, and magical creatures to enhance themselves.

To be honest, as soon as Riddle came into contact with him, he specifically asked Riddle about it.

Is there any similar method?

But the answer is no.

All wizards become stronger by constantly casting spells and learning new and more difficult spells.

Voldemort's self-transformation through magic and the creation of Horcruxes to split and purify himself, and Dumbledore's philosophy of love, are not mainstream.

But it was these two non-mainstream people who became great wizards.

This school of thought is also non-mainstream in the magic world.

maybe.

So, after class was over and other students had left the classroom, Bagel stopped Professor McGonagall.

"Can you tell me about the School of Thought? I want to know why simply contemplating oneself can give rise to the ability to act at the drop of a hat, as if gifted by a magical creature."

Professor McGonagall couldn't help but ruffle Basil's golden hair. "I can recommend it to you. At least you won't be delayed in your studies because of the content."

She waved her wand gracefully.

A piece of parchment and a quill filled with ink flew out of the classroom.

The tip of the feather pen flew across the paper, leaving behind beautiful handwriting and signature:

"The Universe in the Human Body", "Throw Away the Magic Wand and Feel Relaxed", "Legendary Wizard - Benjamin"

Minerva McGonagall

"The books of the Philosophical School are all in the forbidden books section. This was a decision made by the then headmaster, Delis De Winter, in the 17th century. Because this school was very popular at the time, a large number of students were unwilling to study it."

Having said that, Professor McGonagall adjusted her square-framed glasses and her eyes became stern.

"So, Basil. I don't want you to share these books with your classmates. Especially Mr. Weasley."

Baqir nodded repeatedly.

Professor McGonagall saw him nod before continuing, "The last of these three books is more of an autobiography. Well, like Lockhart's book. You have to learn to ignore the long self-congratulatory sentences in it."

As she handed the parchment to Bajir, she hesitated again.

"Bajir, you can read the last one carefully, following my instructions."

"You'll need it next semester."

"Will it be useful next term?" Ron repeated.

After Professor McGonagall and Bagel separated and returned to the second floor, which was her office, study and bedroom.

Ron, Harry and Hermione, who were hiding in classroom 11, jumped out.

They listened to all the conversations in their entirety.

Professor McGonagall's last words made them very curious.

Even Ron, who was criticized by name, had no time to complain.

Looking at the three people with question marks in their eyes.

Bajir shrugged. "I happen to know this. But I only heard it from others. Don't spread rumors outside."

Harry and Hermione stared at Ron.

Ron nodded reluctantly.

Influenced by Bagir, he is now very talkative and likes to gossip everywhere.

Basil continued, "You know that no one can stay in the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher's seat for more than a year."

"So, often after finding a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, the school will look for a new target one or even two years in advance."

Hermione raised her hand immediately (Ron and Harry looked at each other with disgusted expressions). She loved answering questions first.

"I know, Gilderoy Lockhart! In fact, I've wanted to buy his books for a long time. They're all very popular. But unfortunately, I've almost spent all the gold galleons I exchanged for them."

"I've been planning to buy it for next year. Which textbook is it?"

"Which one?" Bagir sneered, "All of them. "Breaking with the Female Ghost", "Traveling with Ghouls", "Vacation with Hags", "Traveling with Trolls", "Traveling on the Same Ship with Vampires", "Wandering with Werewolves", and "A Year with the Yeti of Western Tibet". There are seven books in total. 5 Galleons each, 35 Galleons in total."

"35 Galleons!" Ron gasped and seemed about to faint.

"Is this expensive?" Hermione, the daughter of a middle-class British dentist, looked puzzled.

"It's very expensive!" Harry, who is truly a rich second-generation but has been poor, nodded with empathy.

Ron blushed. "Next year, there will be five of us going to Hogwarts. The total cost (Bageel blurted out: 5 Galleons!) is 175 Galleons. According to the rules of previous years, second-year students only need to buy a copy of The Standard Book of Spells (Level 175)." Even if the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor wants to make some money as usual, he will only designate a new textbook. Lockhart is such a bastard-"

Ron sighed.

"Although I know my family is not poor, my parents don't have the habit of saving. I don't know how they got so much money."

Hermione still didn't quite understand.

She pointed out without hesitation, "It's normal for textbooks to be expensive. Harry, you've been to school in the Muggle world, right? In fact, if you go to any bookstore, the price of a book is at least dozens of pounds. It costs about 10 pounds to rent it. In schools in the Muggle world, textbooks cost about 450 to 600 pounds a year. That's 50 to 120 Galleons a year. Not to mention that if you want to study well, you have to buy extra books."

"In fact, books about the wizarding world are very cheap. And one book can be used for several grades. For example, A History of Magic lasts for seven years."

Ron was mad.

He knew he was right, but didn't know how to refute it. He just stiffened his neck and looked at Hermione unconvinced.

His tight rationality restrained him from swearing.

Basil stepped forward, "Hermione, then why don't you look at how much other books from the wizarding world cost? How does the price of Lockhart's book compare to them?"

"It's expensive. In fact, if we expand our horizons to the world, textbooks in the UK and the US are also ridiculously expensive. Students from ordinary families who want to go to college can only take out loans."

"The wizarding world is not as outrageous as the Muggle world. It is obvious that Gilderoy Lockhart is making money. A lot of money."

"I don't know what Dumbledore is thinking."

Thanks to Qingyou Jingya, Huanmeng Tiansheng, Crazy Little Pig in Action, Taishi Yumixu for their monthly tickets and other classmates for their recommendations and follow-up reading.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 49 Ron's Goal

The thought of wasting my money on a man like Lockhart made me feel really bad.

Bagir, who had just escaped poverty by selling unicorn tail hair, felt very uncomfortable.

He also suddenly remembered that he had a goal for this school year: to expose the truth about Lockhart!

Ron also made up his mind because of this.

But his goal is different from Baqir's.

"I've made up my mind! I want to make sure Professor Quirrell has a smooth school year!"

"I'm going to make him the longest Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in his career!"

Hermione, who still wanted Lockhart to take the position, poured cold water on him: "You decide? Even Dumbledore can't do anything about it, so how can you decide?"

Then, she saw Ron looking at Basil with hope.

Basil spread his hands. "I can't help it. Let me give you a suggestion. I've heard a rumor. Although the content written in each of Lockhart's books has happened in the real world and is consistent with his personal travel trajectory, every time he leaves, a wizard who has lost part of his memory and looks dazed will appear in the local area."

"You mean, the stories in Lockhart's books all come from other people?" Harry was shocked.

The same is true for Hermione. She did not get hysterical when she heard the doubts about Lockhart like in the original book.

Maybe it was because she hadn't read Lockhart's book yet, and also because it was Badgill who said it.

Ron rubbed his hands excitedly, "If this is true, haha! I'm going to investigate it thoroughly!"

"How did you investigate? You're at school?" Hermione asked curiously.