From Azkaban

"No need to stand so straight, relax and just stand normally." Locke smiled and told Filch to relax.

"Mr. Filch, you already know the specific situation, so next, I will follow the steps to guide you to establish a connection with the magic network. During the process, your consciousness may feel confused, upside down, tearing and painful. "

"These problems are caused by your consciousness being impacted by excessive magic power. It's not a big problem. Don't panic. Keep your consciousness stable."

As the subject of the experiment, Filch knew very well what he was doing and the risks he was taking.

Neither Locke nor Grindelwald had ever thought of deceiving him. Everything was Filch's own choice.

"Please rest assured, I will cooperate with you."

"Very good, let's get started then."

With his consciousness connected to the magic network, Locke began to guide Filch to connect with the magic network. Different from the normal account acquisition, the guidance of the squib mainly relies on the magic network.

As the induction began, as Locke had expected, Filch's body began to tremble, and he was obviously in pain, but his consciousness did not fluctuate at all.

With Filch's good cooperation, the first step was completed quickly.

"Okay, then the next step is to draw the magic pattern."

A bottle of magic rune liquid flew into Locke's hand, and Filch's upper body clothes automatically fell off, revealing his thin body.

Locke was already very skilled in outlining the magic patterns, and he completed this step in just over a minute.

"Then come on, let me see the effect."

The last step, which is also the most critical and dangerous step, is to rely on the blessing of the magic network to allow the Mute Cannon to successfully mobilize the magic power in the body to contact and connect with the magic patterns on the body surface and activate the magic patterns.

As the magic pattern is activated, external magic power begins to be connected to the body of the Mute. This is the most critical moment. Either the cycle can be successfully completed by stabilizing it, or it will get out of control and the magic power will dissipate, destroying the Mute's consciousness and turning him into a vegetable.

Volume 1: Chapter 152: Glimmer of Light

A mature transformative technology not only needs to achieve the expected results and operate normally, but also needs to be popular and have a low technical threshold.

Just like the magic patterns and werewolf potions that Locke had developed before, the current Smurf magic patterns also needed to take these items into consideration.

And it was obvious that Locke and Grindelwald had met these requirements perfectly. As the magic power guided into Filch's body by the Squib Magic Pattern gradually stabilized, Locke and Grindelwald, who was watching closely, smiled together.

"Uh~~~"

The magic power circulation gradually stabilized, which meant that Filch had the ability to carry the magic network, so the magic power flow of the magic network was separated from his consciousness. Filch's condition was also alleviated, and after a murmuring groan, he slowly opened his eyes.

"I...I'm still alive?"

The first thing Filch did when he opened his eyes was to confirm whether he was still alive. There was no other way. The experience just now was really uncomfortable.

Filch, whose consciousness was being swept away by the magic power of the magic net, only felt that the world was spinning violently, his body was in pain all over, and it seemed that he was being squeezed continuously.

With all these feelings, Filch might not have been able to hold on if it weren't for his obsession with magic and the mental preparation he had made after Locke informed him of the situation.

"Of course you are still alive, and more than alive, Mr. Filch, congratulations, from now on, you will be the first Squib in history to gain magic, and you will not be the last."

Locke looked at Filch who was gradually waking up. He turned the valuable data generated during the entire process into a memory book and stored it in his own memory folder. He raised his hand and used magic to put Filch's clothes back on.

"Thank you for your contribution to this great cause. As one of the achievers of this historic achievement, from now on, your name will be passed down along with the history of the wizarding world."

"Think about it, Mr. Filch. A thousand years from now, you will still appear in students' books, just like those names in the history of magic. In terms of spiritual concepts, you will always be "alive"."

As he spoke, Locke took a wand from Grindelwald and handed it to Filch, who was stunned and seemed unable to believe what he said.

"Try it, Mr. Filch. Let's see how far the magic pattern can lead you."

"By the way, remember to mobilize the magic network account in your body when casting spells. I have modified the magic network login program before. It will provide assistance and corrections when you cast spells, just like it helped you mobilize the magic power in your body before."

"This is a function I set up specifically for the Squibs. It can help them get familiar with the spells in the early stages and avoid mistakes in casting spells that could injure or even kill them."

Filch's eyes were dull and his neck seemed to be rusted. He paused as he looked at the brand new wand in Locke's hand. He stretched out his right hand with trembling hands. His index finger stretched out and shook for a moment as if it had been electrocuted when it touched the wand. Then he grasped the wand.

"Gudong!"

Filch felt no excitement, no excitement, no normal emotions at this moment. He only felt a sense of unreality as if he was dreaming.

Feeling the wand in his hand and the magic network account in his body that could be activated at any time, he couldn't help but wonder if he was dreaming.

In an instant, a feeling of panic rushed into his heart, and at the same time he felt dazed, and his body swayed back and forth uncontrollably.

Obviously, Filch thought he was prepared, but in fact he was not. Deep down in his heart, he had no hope of success before accepting the experiment, so much so that he himself did not know that what he was prepared for deep down was actually death in the experiment.

This pathetic and twisted Squib had actually already prepared to die in the light of hope.

"Don't be nervous, Mr. Filch, relax, relax~, believe in yourself, we have indeed succeeded.

Now, listen to me, lift up your wand, wave it as you have tried countless times, draw that trajectory, and then...complete your first spell in your life."

Looking at Filch's shaking body, Locke, who had been emitting external perception, accurately sensed his violently fluctuating consciousness, and immediately guided Filch with a friendly voice that carried soothing magic.

"........."

Grindelwald stood aside, watching the scene with a frown, but he did not say anything.

Locke's magic and comfort were very effective. Filch adjusted himself quickly and realized that he couldn't go wrong now. Facing these two great wizards who changed his life, Filch didn't want to disappoint them.

"call........"

Exhaling and suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, Filch clenched his wand, raised his hand slightly stiffly, and used almost instinctive muscle memory to swing it in the same direction that he had tried countless times with a second-hand wand when he was alone late at night.

"Lumos!"

A glimmer of light appeared as expected. Filch was stunned when he saw the tiny light like a firefly bursting out from the tip of the wand.

He stared blankly at the faint light. His slightly turbid eyes were now completely occupied by it. This little light was like a sharp sword piercing through the darkness. From now on, his life would no longer be dark.

"Hmm...very good. The effect has met expectations. Relying on the circulation brought by the magic pattern, you have successfully mobilized enough magic power to complete the spell. However, your original magic power is too little, so the amount of magic you can mobilize is not much."

Locke's eyes flashed with a silvery light as he sensed the release of magic and observed Filch's spellcasting from every level.

"Then there's your body. Because it's not adapted to magic, the amount of magic you can release at once is limited."

Comparing Filch's body to a water pipe, the amount of water he can currently carry is not his limit.

"But fortunately, this is only the initial stage. As time goes by, your body will gradually adapt. When it is fully adapted, your spellcasting ability will hopefully reach the level of...normal junior wizards in Hogwarts."

At the end, Locke paused a little dissatisfied. Such an effect could not satisfy Locke. He had thought it would be better.

"This is already very good, Professor Kazir. Don't ask for too much. This is already an unprecedented progress in the wizarding world."

Grindelwald, who was standing aside, looked at Filch with amazement. Although he was one of the developers of this technology, it did not affect his amazement at this achievement.

After all, this technology is essentially dominated by Locke. Whether it is the basic magic pattern, or the most difficult first step and subsequent large-scale development, these are all Locke's contributions.

So Grindelwald was amazed by this result, because he knew very well that Locke would succeed with or without him, the only difference was whether he was faster or slower.

Volume 1: Chapter 153: Showdown

“We must find a way to raise the upper limit.”

On the spiral staircase leading to the principal's office, Locke was speaking to Grindelwald with a serious face.

"What is Professor Cazier going to do?"

Unlike Locke, Grindelwald actually felt that the current achievement was enough, both for the Squibs and for the wizarding world.

"........"

Locke remained silent in the face of Grindelwald's words. Originally Locke had thought about this aspect before, but through the data just collected, Locke was basically certain that his previous idea would not work. If he wanted to achieve his goal, he could only look for a new direction.

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The experiment with the Squib Magic Pattern was a perfect success. After continuing the test for a while and obtaining the data he needed, Locke let Filch go back.

As for why he followed Grindelwald to the headmaster's office now, it was because he wanted to inform Dumbledore about this matter.

This is nothing shameful, and Dumbledore will know about it when it is released later.

Of course, the most important thing is that Grindelwald, as one of the participants, is obviously not suitable to be signed together.

But Locke did not intend to take all the credit for this. After all, it was an achievement that could be written into the history of magic.

So after Locke spoke up about this, Grindelwald thought about it and decided to let Dumbledore publish this technology on his behalf together with Locke.

Locke had no objection to this, the couple felt the same way. It was just right, he could use this opportunity to explain some things to Dumbledore, starting with this incident, and selectively revealing some things to Dumbledore, so that he could also bring Dumbledore over to do research together later.

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Locke fell into silent thought. Seeing this, Grindelwald did not say anything. In fact, he was also thinking about this problem, but he had no idea at all. However, he was very confident in Locke.

To be honest, Locke has created too many miracles, every one of them was something that all wizards once thought was impossible and had never imagined.

"Honey Pot"

Grindelwald gave the order, and the door of the headmaster's office opened quickly. The two walked into the headmaster's office. Dumbledore, who was eating candy, was a little surprised to see the two people appearing together.

"You guys want it?"

Dumbledore raised the sugar bowl in his hand. Locke, who was thinking, shook his head. However, Grindelwald walked forward and grabbed a handful of sugar from the bowl.

"Don't worry about him. Professor Cazier is thinking about a difficult problem now."

Just as Locke and Grindelwald entered the headmaster's office, on the other side, Filch, who had left Locke's office in a trance, also returned to his office.

"Meow?"

Mrs. Norris, who was sitting at the table eating, looked at Filch, who was walking slowly and looking dazed, and meowed in confusion.

"......"

Because he had made preparations before going there, Filch prepared a lot of delicious food for Mrs. Norris, and asked Locke to help him find a good place for Mrs. Norris if the experiment failed.

Filch, who usually cared very much about Mrs. Norris, did not respond at this moment. Filch walked to the only chair in the room and slowly sat down.

Leaning back in his chair, Filch's mind was still turning over what Locke had said to him before.

“It really worked. It actually worked…”

"I...I...I can really cast spells...I want to buy a magic wand, hehe...hehehe...I want to buy a magic wand, I can buy my own magic wand..."

Thinking of what Professor Cazier said to him when he left Professor Cazier's office, Filch's mouth twitched into a smile. He could buy a wand now. He, a Squib, could go to the wand shop and buy his own wand.

“Hehe…Hehehe…Hehe…Wu……”

The intermittent laughter gradually turned into tiny sobs. Filch lowered his head little by little, covered his face with his hands, and tears seeped out from between his fingers.

Turning his attention back to the headmaster's office, when Filch was finally completely sure that he was not dreaming and that his dream had really come true, Grindelwald also told Dumbledore roughly about the Squib runes and experiments.

"Professor Kazir, I think that before we consider the new challenge of increasing the upper limit, we should first improve and optimize the existing technology."

I have to say that old Deng is very calm. Even when he suddenly heard such explosive news, he was able to quickly adjust himself after a brief shock and offered his suggestions to Locke in the same calm tone as usual.

"Don't worry about that. With the data obtained from Filch, subsequent optimization and improvement will not be a problem."

The existing dumb cannon magic patterns naturally need to be improved and optimized. If they are to be popularized, there is one last problem that needs to be solved, which is to reduce the risk and pain of the last step.

Even Filch needed his obsession to barely hold on, so one can imagine the pain of the last step. If a child were to experience such pain, it would be impossible for him to endure it.

"It seems that Professor Cazier has already got a direction." Dumbledore nodded after hearing Locke's answer. Looking at the young face, Dumbledore began to think about the feasibility of awarding two First Class Order of Merlin at one time.

"These are all minor issues. The real problem is the upper limit. In my original conception, Filch's level should be the level of a Muggle after the transformation is completed, not a Squib."

"Based on the data I have collected, the potential of the Squib is more than that."

"Transforming Muggles! Professor Cazier, if I understand correctly, you mean that you are still studying how to enable Muggles to cast spells?"

Dumbledore didn't expect Locke to be so ambitious. For a moment, he could not hide the surprise in his tone and the expression on his face. At the same time, he looked at Grindelwald. He didn't mention this just now.

"That's right," Locke nodded.

"Ah, that's right. I forgot about that before. Professor Kazir told me about his plan. From Professor Kazir's description, he seems to have achieved certain results."

"hiss......."

This time Dumbledore finally couldn't remain calm anymore, "Professor Casimir, do you know what you are doing?"

"Of course I know, Headmaster Dumbledore," Locke looked at Dumbledore and noticed the change in his eyes.

"Professor Kazier, I have to remind you that transforming Muggles... is an extremely crazy idea. If you are not careful, it is likely to bring great disaster to the wizarding world."

Dumbledore's tone became solemn and serious, and his brows furrowed. However, in response to his words, Locke chuckled and shook his head.

"Disaster? No, no, no, on the contrary, Headmaster Dumbledore, I am saving the wizarding race and the wizarding world in the right and only peaceful way."

"Principal Dumbledore, don't tell me you don't know the current situation of us wizards, and don't tell me you believe that the Statute of Secrecy is to protect wizards."

"It is impossible for Muggles and wizards to be separated forever. In other words, when have we ever completely separated ourselves from Muggles? The Ministry of Magic has always maintained contact with the top Muggle officials, and Gringotts has also always maintained a cooperative relationship with the Muggles."

The smile on Locke's face gradually disappeared. "To put it bluntly, without the large amount of basic supplies provided by the Muggles, the magic world can't even maintain the operation of the existing social system."

"Unless the wizards can leave completely, as creatures living in the same world, the fusion of the two is inevitable and the best outcome. But it is obviously impossible for the current magic world to do the best, so we must seek change. Only with change can there be a future."