Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

Grades 4 and 5 emphasize the combination of literature and experience, accumulating knowledge and experience in the extreme between cramming and giving full play to one's nature.

Senior grades focus on the comprehension and practice of magic, gradually beginning to master the most basic and simplest rune magic, and extensively studying various extinct ancient magic knowledge.

The diligent Hermione and Percy took on most of the mechanical labor and handled everything, big and small, in an orderly manner.

The smart Doris made great contributions to the research and always came up with new ideas.

The leisurely days always passed quickly, until October when the temperature in the Scottish Highlands began to drop.

The low temperatures this year came particularly suddenly, and the seasonal cold quickly swept the entire school.

It is aggressive and difficult to recover from.

Even Hermione and Doris, who had been prepared as instructed by Lynn, fell into the trap.

Madam Pomfrey's refreshing potion has become a must-have for many young wizards.

Coughing sounds were heard in the corridors, auditoriums and classrooms.

The infirmary was filled with students sick with fever.

Ginny was also in a bad condition, and she looked so haggard that even Luna was worried.

Percy was frowning and tried many ways, but none of them worked.

Only the little wizard with strong immunity and the castle ghost who can't get sick remain alive.

For example, Ron, and Sir Nick, the ghost of Gryffindor House, who invited him and Harry to the Deathday dinner.

Of course, there are also the Quidditch players who fight endlessly every weekend for the right to practice on the Quidditch field, rain or shine.

Lin En, who had changed into thick clothes early, would sigh at the good physique of young people every time he saw them speeding in the air, and then silently drink a sip of hot milk tea specially sent from the kitchen, maybe even pair it with a piece of apple pie sprinkled with cinnamon.

Professor Eric's afternoon tea became more colorful as the house-elves studied the Beauxbatons recipes he provided.

As far as desserts are concerned, it's at least half as good as Beauxbatons.

And so, October 10th, an ordinary Saturday arrived.

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It would not be appropriate to say that it was ordinary, because on this day, after careful preparation by Lynn, the individual tutoring tailored for the three assistants officially began.

At half past two in the afternoon, Percy and Hermione, yawning, walked together in front.

Followed by Doris, who is full of energy after recovery.

The contrast was so sharp that Lin En, who was sitting in the classroom, couldn't help laughing.

"Percy, Hermione, I remember suggesting that you combine work and rest, right? A good lunch break is necessary. Doris is in very good condition, so it's suitable for studying well in the afternoon."

He smiled, put the refreshments away, looked at Doris approvingly, and praised her.

But Percy and Hermione just took a sip of the refreshing potion at the same time, white smoke came out of their ears, and their fatigue was swept away.

"...Refreshers are used to treat colds. Is it really appropriate for you to use them like this?" Lin En didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"It's okay, Professor. This way you won't be sleepy." Hermione answered the question irrelevantly. Percy nodded repeatedly, obviously having his own ideas - or the pride of a top student.

Lin En had nothing to say, so he could only ruffle his hair and sit in front of the three people.

This is not a class, there is no need to be serious.

"Young people are so energetic. I wouldn't dare to fight so hard anyway." Lin En said slowly, "Since you don't care, let's get started."

"Professor, I have a question." Doris raised her hand, "Shall the three of us study together? I know Hermione is very good, but she is only a second year after all."

Her meaning was clear enough - she didn't think Hermione could keep up with her progress.

Percy also had some thoughts, but he was very close to Hermione and couldn't say them out loud.

"That's a reasonable inference, but it doesn't apply here." Lin En held up his wand, "Because we are about to get in touch with a brand new magic. When it comes to new things, there is no order of precedence."

A ball of flame rose into the air.

Only when the fireball was high in the sky did the Rune symbol appear.

Lin En asked: "Fire Rune Kenaz, we are old acquaintances, what do you think of him?"

"More powerful, more difficult, and more energy-consuming." Percy's answer was brief and to the point.

Doris thought for a while before saying, "It's purer and closer to reality than the fire spell."

Lynn nodded and looked at Hermione, "What do you think?"

"Professor, I think..." Hermione was still a little reserved because of what Doris said earlier, "I think it is very vivid, as if it has its own life, so it is difficult to control, and therefore more powerful and pure."

“That’s a careful observation,” Lynn said with a smile, “but it’s not entirely correct.”

"Professor, do you mean...?" Hermione instinctively opened the magic dictionary and found the corresponding part.

"Kenatz means fire, and it also means light. Flame brings light, and the logic is smooth." Lin En persuaded, "But, is there another possibility?"

"The Advanced Rune Translation mentioned that Kenaz also means creation. This is the variation it derived when it spread in Britain." Percy responded quickly, his voice short and powerful.

"Another...it doesn't necessarily represent only fire?" Doris licked her lips lightly. Her curiosity was completely aroused and she was very interested.

"Neither is correct, but we're close to the answer," Lin said. "Remember the magic levels I mentioned? Magic will undergo earth-shaking changes starting from the fifth level. Rune magic is a little different. Its changes are not reflected in the magic level."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and the fireball fell steadily like an obedient pet, landing right in his palm.

The bright firelight dyed his face red, but his palms were not damaged at all.

Chapter 45 The Other Side of Rune

"How is this going?"

Doris lost her previous calmness and playfulness, and Percy and Hermione also looked surprised, especially Hermione.

She was sure that this was completely different from the illusion she had seen in the summer; it was a real burning fire.

"Does anyone want to try it?" Lin En grinned wickedly and snapped his fingers. Three small fireballs split out and flew towards the three shocked people.

"Ah!" Percy instinctively dodged backwards, but forgot he was sitting and bumped into the back of a chair.

Doris and Hermione also widened their eyes at the same time and subconsciously slipped to the sides, but it was in vain.

Small fireballs whizzed through the air, hitting the target in no particular order and exploding, sparks flying in the air, but without causing any damage.

Percy opened his eyes in disbelief, looking confused, as did Hermione and Doris.

Looking at the place where the fireball exploded and feeling the warmth that flowed like a trickle, Hermione suddenly discovered that the fatigue caused by lack of sleep seemed to have subsided a little.

“Hahaha! Now that’s what young people are like!” Lin En laughed heartily. “You all seemed more mature than the other before. I thought you were all my age.”

"……professor!"

Doris's pretty face flushed and she stamped her feet hard.

Thinking of the embarrassing scene just now, the proud little witch felt ashamed and angry.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. I won’t tell anyone!” Lin En pursed her lips to hold back her smile and said in a serious tone, “There are only four of us who saw all this. I promise!”

"But why is this, Professor?" Hermione asked first, her strong curiosity overcoming her shame.

Percy was still busy stroking his handsome face, feeling thankful that his face was not disfigured, until he heard Hermione's words and quickly sat up straight.

"Kennaz is the Rune of Fire, there is no doubt about that." Lin En played with the fireball in his hand and said in a light tone, "But no one has ever said that fire can only have one nature, right?"

"...?"

The three little wizards were stunned, confusion written all over their little faces, this was completely different from their common sense.

"The theory is too profound. Let me give you an example, the Goblet of Fire."

Lynn pulled out his wand and waved it casually. The target not far away turned into a huge wooden goblet burning with blue and white flames. Even the scratches on the surface were clearly visible.

"This is the selection mechanism for the Triwizard Tournament, which has been discontinued for many years. Hermione, you must have read the introduction to the tournament. Explain it to me."

"The Goblet of Fire can comprehensively judge the abilities of applicants and select the most suitable student to represent a school." Hermione answered subconsciously.

"Yes, the fire in the Goblet of Fire is completely different from common sense." Lynn said approvingly, "Here, the nature of the fire has been changed by an ancient magic. Although the form of the fire remains, the inner part is completely different."

"Change of nature?" Percy discovered the point.

Lynn smiled and nodded: "The nature of everything is not permanent. Transfiguration is developed based on this, but other spells are not like this. For most spells, it is more advanced than the fifth level."

Percy took a deep breath, "Higher than the fifth level?"

"Yes, so this is too far away for you at the moment." Lin En said lightly, "But Rune is an exception. Although changing the nature of Rune is not as simple as Transfiguration, there is a clear way."

"That is to say, if we learn rune magic well, fire can look like fire, but actually have a variety of shapes?" Doris blinked her big eyes and jumped for joy.

She is a witch who is very good at using elemental spells such as water and fire, and this is right in her sweet spot.

"Don't be too fanciful. It certainly won't work if it changes in a thousand ways, not even if Merlin is alive." Lin En waved his hand and said, "But adjusting one or two forms should be possible... Watch me demonstrate."

As he spoke, he had already pointed the wand at his palm and gently stroked it.

"Swish"

The invisible magical blade immediately cut through the flesh, and blood gushed out in an instant.

"Oh! Professor, you are injured!" Hermione hurried forward, picked up the wand and was about to cast a spell to heal, but was stopped by Lynn.

"Don't get excited, Hermione. I just wanted to give you a clearer view. I forgot to find the animals for the experiment."

Lynn said with a smile, as if it was someone else who was hurt, without even blinking an eye.

He even turned his head to look at Doris and reminded her, "I know you are very interested in this, but please remember that this is a very dangerous experiment. Don't try it alone."

"Stop the bleeding first! It's too much! How can you be so reckless?!" Doris jumped up and down. Seeing that Lin En was unmoved, she said in a muffled voice, "I know... I will do the experiment honestly as required!"

"That's good. Look carefully at this ball... Percy, put your wand away! Look carefully!"

Glancing at Percy who was about to secretly cast a spell, Lynn felt helpless but also a little touched.

These young wizards have very little practical experience and rarely encounter scenes of injury and blood, so they seem to be making such a fuss.

But it doesn’t feel bad to be cared for.

He raised his bloody right hand and reached for the fireball.

The moment the flame touched the wound, time seemed to go back.

In just a blink of an eye, the wound that was extremely hideous and exposed flesh and blood disappeared.

If the bloodstains weren't there, they would even doubt their own memory.

"You grew up in a peaceful era and have never experienced life and death. It's normal for you to be surprised... Did you see everything clearly? Did you discover anything?"

Lynn asked expectantly, summoning a small stream of water to wash away the blood.

"The flame that heals wounds... Professor, isn't this the same thing as Ogizi?"

Doris, who was best at fire spells, looked at Lynn, then looked at her wand, and felt that all her cognition was refreshed.

"Kenatz, symbolizing healing and a strong body... I thought it was just a fable, but I didn't expect it to really exist."

Percy seemed to have opened the door to a new world, and his words were full of amazement.

"Professor, since Kenaz can turn into healing fire, can the other known meanings also be...?" Hermione asked, handing over a tissue considerately.

This is also the confusion of the other two.

"That should be the case in theory." Lynn nodded seriously.

The three of them said in unison: "What about the reality?"

“Actually, I don’t know either.”

"Eh?!!!"

The little wizard, who was full of expectations, fell into a huge disappointment.

"Professors don't know everything." Admiring the expressions of the three people who were always serious, Lin En was very happy. "Deconstructing the mystery and turning the unknown into the known, this is the meaning of research, and it is also my expectation for you."

"Deconstructing the mystery..." Hermione chewed over the words that Lynn often said, and gained some new feelings.

"If it is ordinary magic, it is extremely difficult to change its nature, but Rune magic has a simple method - changing the magic nodes and paths in the Rune symbols."

Lynn's gentle gaze swept across the three promising young wizards and stopped on Hermione.

"You are all smart students. I think you should know what this means."