From Azkaban

"I call it, Magic Technology"

Volume 1: Chapter 107: Magic and Technology

The little wizards in the classroom looked at the words that Locke had outlined with magic, and their expressions became confused again.

"Magic technology? What is this?"

"I don't know, I've never heard of it."

"............."

The confusion was replaced by chaotic discussions. The little wizards looked at each other, trying to get answers from each other.

But obviously, they couldn't find the answer because this was a completely new path.

"Magic technology, do you know what that is Minerva?"

Professor Sprout blinked twice and turned to look at Professor McGonagall beside her, trying to find an answer, but when she turned around, she saw Professor McGonagall's equally puzzled expression.

"I haven't heard of it either, but Professor Kazir just said that this is a new discipline that was born out of alchemy. Since it was born out of alchemy, it should have similarities with alchemy."

Professor McGonagall shook her head slightly, looking at Locke who let the students discuss after he finished speaking on the stage. She felt curious about what Locke would say next.

"Magic technology, in other words, should be like that of Muggles?"

As someone who had seen the short film, Snape immediately thought of Muggles when he heard the word "technology".

Thinking back to Locke's prophecy about the weapons and products born from Muggle technology, Snape couldn't help but frown.

"Okay, students, please be quiet."

On the stage, Locke did not allow the students to talk for too long. When they heard his voice, the students who were talking gradually stopped.

"Professor Kazir, could you please explain to us what magical science is?"

A senior young wizard from Ravenclaw raised his hand and looked at Locke on the stage with curiosity and thirst for knowledge on his face.

"Of course, that's why I'm here today."

Locke answered with a smile, raised his hand and changed the imitation "Moon Marrow Spirit Liquid" that was still changing shape next to him back into a cube and put it away.

"Since no one has any understanding of magical science, let's start with its name."

Locke put the block away and his mind moved. The words "Magic Science" floating in the air moved and floated in front of Locke.

"Please look at this, Magic Science. As the name suggests, it has two core points. One is magic, and the other is science. The combination of the two is Magic Science."

As Locke spoke, the Latin words that were originally close together separated and became two separate words.

"First of all, let's talk about magic. Everyone is familiar with this, so I will briefly explain it." Locke raised his left hand and pointed to the "magic" on his left hand side in front of him.

"Magic is a power unique to us wizards. It encompasses everything, including spells, alchemy, divination, medicine, potions, curses, astronomy, etc. Everything with magical powers can be called magic."

Every time Locke mentioned one, a representative magic scene would appear in front of him.

For example, a spell is a little man casting a spell, a potion is a steaming cauldron, and the following magic items, crystal balls, hospitals, and skulls, each of them can be easily understood by the little wizard.

"Wow~"

The brilliant magical lights and shadows made many young wizards open their mouths in amazement, while some knowledgeable senior wizards were very surprised.

"Amazing!"

Below the podium, a delicate and pretty little girl with blonde hair opened her eyes wide. Some extracurricular magic books she had read before school started made her know clearly how powerful it was to cast spells silently without a wand like Locke.

"Magic technology. Could it be that Professor Kazir is planning to combine technology with magic?"

As a top student in elementary school, Hermione naturally understood the meaning of technology. It was the crystallization of civilization belonging to the Muggle world.

In addition to her, some of the young Muggle wizards present were looking at Locke thoughtfully, and had already made a silent decision in their hearts to sign up for Locke's class.

Without giving the young wizards in the audience time to react, Locke on the stage briefly explained the magic, then raised his hand and pointed to the right, lighting up the word "technology".

"After talking about magic, the next thing is another important point, which is also another part that everyone cannot understand, technology."

The eyes of all the young wizards followed Locke's finger, and even the professors looked at the "technology" that lit up at this moment.

“What is technology then?”

Locke paused for a moment, and his eyes began to wander among the little wizards in the audience, passing over the faces of each Muggle wizard very accurately.

Just before coming to Hogwarts, Locke had already figured out the situation of the Muggle wizards in Hogwarts, not only their family situation, but also their appearance, so now Locke can easily find every Muggle wizard in the crowd.

Locke's sudden pause puzzled the young wizards, but the professors behind him noticed something. As for the Muggle young wizards, seeing that Locke's eyes were obviously fixed on them, the smarter ones also reacted.

However, even though they had reacted, in this situation, those Muggle wizards who had reacted did not dare to raise their hands.

It's not that they are timid, but they themselves have only a vague understanding of the meaning of the word technology.

But after all, he is still a capable person. While Locke was waiting, a small arm was raised high, standing out among the little wizards.

"Genius is genius after all"

Looking at Hermione with a stern face and her right hand raised, Locke was not surprised at all and stretched out his right hand to signal Hermione.

"This classmate"

Hermione, who was called by Locke, stood up a little nervously and looked at Locke. She did not answer the question immediately, but asked Locke first.

"Professor Kazier, I'm Hermione Granger, a first-year student. Before I answer, I want to make sure that the technology you're talking about is what I understand. Um... I mean, can I answer with Muggle knowledge?"

Hermione was smart enough to check before answering to avoid misunderstandings.

"Your understanding is correct. The technology I'm talking about is essentially the same as what you understand. Let's put it this way, I was inspired by the knowledge in your Muggle world."

As soon as Locke finished speaking, there was a huge commotion at the scene. Except for Snape, everyone else was very surprised, even the Muggle wizards were no exception.

"Quiet"

Locke's voice rang out. Although it was not loud, it easily drowned out all the noise. The irresistible feeling in his voice made everyone subconsciously obey his orders, including the professors.

"Okay, you may speak now, Mr. Granger."

Locke suppressed the noise at the scene, restrained the aura he exuded, and turned back into the gentle professor. He smiled and stretched out his hand to signal Hermione to continue.

Volume 1: Chapter 108 Display

Seeing that Locke had the situation under control, Hermione suppressed her surprise, and the thought that a professor like Locke would actually learn "backward and weak" Muggle knowledge. After sorting out her thoughts, she spoke slowly.

"Technology, to be precise, is also two concepts, namely science and technology. There is a close connection between the two, but there are also important differences between them."

"Science is responsible for theories and exploration, while technology is responsible for invention and creation, turning the theories determined by scientific exploration into practical things."

The tender voice of the little girl spread and echoed in the quiet classroom, and the simple and easy-to-understand message it conveyed made many people think of the answer given by the Slytherin student to alchemy, as well as Locke's subsequent explanation of modern alchemy.

Feeling the high degree of compatibility between the two concepts, the young wizards in the audience began to think.

"clap clap"

"Great answer! Ten points from Gryffindor!"

To be honest, Hermione's answer surprised Locke a little. It was not because what she said was so profound. On the contrary, Locke was surprised that she could explain it so simply and easily.

In just two sentences, the underlying meaning of science and technology is made clear, which clearly shows that there is already a certain level of understanding.

Hermione was so happy when she was praised that she sat down with a slightly flushed face.

"Just like what Mr. Granger said, this is part of the basic logic of technology, or science and technology."

After Hermione sat down, Locke stopped clapping, put down his hands and looked at the other young wizards in the audience.

"How about it? Do you feel that the concept of this technology is very similar to the alchemy I mentioned earlier?"

"What I want to tell you is this. Whether it is the science and technology of Muggles, or our alchemy, magic, potions, and so on, in essence, they are all about continuous in-depth exploration and digging into what we have mastered."

"Our magic", a light curtain unfolded in front of Locke, showing all kinds of magical and gorgeous magic and other aspects similar to potions and alchemy.

"Muggle Science and Technology", another light screen unfolded, this time showing the production status of various scientific and technological creations in the current Muggle society and some scientific research laboratory scenes constructed by Locke according to his own memory.

"There is no doubt that these are two completely different paths in every way."

The young wizards in the audience and the professors in the back all focused their attention on the two light screens, their eyes jumping back and forth.

"However, just like the same concept as science and technology and alchemy, there is no strict distinction between knowledge, and the same is true for wisdom. Whether it is the wisdom of wizards or the wisdom of Muggles, there is no essential difference."

"So, after I was inspired by the knowledge of Muggles, I began to put aside my arrogance and prejudice as a wizard and took the initiative to learn about Muggles and their knowledge."

Locke's words were extremely unorthodox in today's magical world, but with the previous preparations, the young wizards in the audience were now more patient and not rash and noisy.

"To be honest, after learning more about it, I suddenly realized that Muggles have come so far. Their technological creations can actually be considered their own "magic"!"

"Like these, through the exploration and practice of science and technology, they fly high into the sky and even into space beyond the sky, they dive into the abyss, split mountains and rocks, and even communicate in real time across several countries."

As Locke spoke, the light screen representing the Muggle world had been enlarged several times, allowing everyone in the audience to see the images displayed inside more clearly.

“These are the treasures they have unearthed along their way.”

As the saying goes, learn from each other's strengths and make up for one's own weaknesses. Naturally, what Locke showed to the wizards were also the areas where the Muggle world was stronger than the wizarding world, such as cheaper and higher-quality flight, communication, space, etc.

As Locke demonstrated these, most of the young wizards in the audience looked in disbelief, unable to believe that Muggles could actually do such amazing things.

The Muggle little wizards, on the other hand, smiled at this moment. For the first time, they felt that their Muggle world was not much worse than the wizarding world.

"So, after careful study, I came to a conclusion that shocked and distressed me. That is, if we compare the paths of both sides, the Muggles have actually surpassed us in their progress."

Locke's expression became serious, and he spoke slowly, prescribing a strong dose of medicine that seemed ordinary to him but was difficult for the people in the audience to accept.

"........This is impossible, Professor Cazier, how could those stupid Muggles surpass us wizards!"

A young Gryffindor wizard stood up excitedly, and he looked obviously a senior.

"Nothing is impossible, classmate. I have no bad intentions to deceive others with this information, let alone in this kind of situation."

Locke's words stopped the young wizards who were about to stand up and question. Indeed, after a while, the young wizards basically knew that Locke was a powerful wizard.

After all, Locke didn't take out his wand from the beginning, and the magic he had been casting just now was not fake. A wizard of this strength would have no need to spread such rumors.

It is also for this reason that the professors sitting at the back have remained silent.

The little wizard who stood up to question slowly sat down, still with an expression of unwillingness to believe on his face.

"Okay, let's continue," Locke continued, and began to walk slowly on the podium.

"After learning about Muggles, I began to think about where the path for us wizards lies."

"Finally, I found the direction, which is technology, the science and technology that belongs to us wizards."

The large and small light screens dissipated, and the word "technology" was pulled out again.

"It's not about learning Muggle knowledge. That's their path. Pure scientific and technological knowledge is not suitable for us."

"Like I said, magic technology combines the essence of various scientific and technological concepts with our magic, finds repeatable and falsifiable directions in magic, keeps exploring and digging forward, and creates magic technology that belongs to us wizards."

"And obviously, after the comparison just now, everyone should have understood that we have already had such a direction a long time ago, but we have not explored it and have not established such a concept and cognition."

Having said that, Locke was ready to get down to business. He dispersed the words in the air, put away the seriousness on his face, and smiled again.

"Alchemy is a sophisticated magical discipline. I use it as a foundation to study according to my own ideas."

"Finally, I confirmed my idea and developed a brand new technology by combining alchemy, some of the essence of other magic, and scientific concepts."

"I named that technology .Magic Net. I'm not bragging, but it is indeed a groundbreaking new technology."

Until this moment, after hearing that Locke had not only developed new technology by combining Muggle technology concepts, but also that it was obviously not simple, the professors sitting in the back could no longer sit still.

"Professor Kazir, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I would like to ask, is the 'magic net' you mentioned confirmed to be usable now?"

Professor McGonagall stood up, half-raised her right hand, and asked Locke seriously.

"Of course, Professor McGonagall," Locke nodded.

"In fact, I can show you the magic network right now. All you need is Professor McGonagall or anyone else here to cooperate with me a little."

Hearing Locke's answer, Professor McGonagall pursed her lips, and the next moment she walked decisively to the podium.

"Then let me do it"

Volume 1: Chapter 109 Perfection

Wizards live long lives, just like Professor McGonagall, who looks old but still walks with great vigor.

She quickly walked through the passage spontaneously made by the students, walked up to the podium, and stood in front of Locke with a serious expression. Locke could even see that her steps were a little tense when she walked.

"How can I cooperate with you, Professor Kazir?"

"Relax Professor McGonagall, I told you that the magic network is now a mature technology and there is no danger. I can't use you as an experiment, right?"

Professor McGonagall obviously misunderstood, thinking that Locke's technology had only been developed not long ago, but she didn't know that Locke had already begun to promote it.