Hogwarts: This Wizard Is Not Scientific

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After all, Filch became a suspect because of their prank. The Weasley twins are now determined to catch the real murderer and help Filch clear his name.

Of course, their purpose in doing this was not to turn Filch's enemy into his friend.

According to George and Fred, they could only continue to fight against Filch if they helped him clear his name.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have the confidence to meet Filch.

Andy also asked the twins, but unfortunately, even though they had the Marauder's Map, they couldn't find any clues about the murderer.

The murderer was very cautious.

Of course, the people who were most active in tracking down the murderer were Harry and Ron.

It's just that the two of them seemed to be determined to target Snape, and apart from Snape, there was no one else worthy of suspicion.

Oh, no, there's Malfoy too.

Anyway, in Harry and Ron's opinion, there could not be a third murderer besides Snape and Malfoy.

This is simply finding the murderer based on how annoying he is.

……

For everyone else, today was a normal day.

But for Andy, today is very special.

Room of Requirement.

Andy sat cross-legged on the ground and opened the system panel.

[Potential Points: 4]

After a period of unremitting efforts, Andy finally saved up four [Potential Points].

Without hesitation, Andy put all his potential points into the [Thinking] talent.

[Thinking: 4]

It turned out to be an attribute related to learning ability. When the [Thinking] attribute was improved, Andy felt that his brain was sublimated in an instant. Not only did his thinking speed increase a lot, but even those somewhat vague memories became a lot clearer.

Memory also seems to be improved.

Andy closed his eyes and thought for a while, and he felt that his understanding of magic had reached a new level.

Those knowledge points that were difficult to understand before seemed to become simple at this moment. Just by thinking about it casually, you can get the answers to the questions.

"Is this what it feels like to be a genius?" Andy felt stunned.

If Andy compares himself with himself before the addition of some points, he feels that his current self is a smart phone, while his previous self was a PHS. The gap between the two is simply heaven and earth.

Of course, this was just Andy's illusion.

But it is undeniable that the improvement in [thinking] has indeed greatly improved Andy.

Andy took out his magic wand and pointed it at a human target. As the magic power surged, the human target quickly turned into a little white rabbit, jumping around in the practice room.

"My Transfiguration skills have also improved a lot." Andy was pleasantly surprised.

After [Thinking] is improved, the most significant effect is the improvement of Transfiguration.

Andy can now construct the things he wants to transform in his mind more quickly, and then perform transformation on the objects.

"Animagus...it seems like we can start learning."

Chapter 260 Learning Animagus

In the practice room of the Room of Requirement, Andy tried the effect of Transfiguration a few more times.

"It's definitely different." Andy said excitedly.

Before this, if Andy wanted to complete a biological transformation, it would take at least a few seconds of preparation - this was the result of Andy's long practice.

Just constructing the creature you want to transform into in your mind is not an easy task.

But when the [Thinking] attribute was improved, Andy's brain became quite active, and it became much easier to construct shape-shifting creatures in his mind.

Andy summed it up.

Clear mind, quick thinking ability, super memory and logical analysis ability...

The improvement of [Thinking] will definitely bring Andy benefits that are no less than intuitive talents such as [Magic] and [Transfiguration].

Andy even felt that he had become more adept at using spells because his brain had become more flexible. Quick thinking and reaction could also improve Andy's actual combat ability.

In the past, Andy always envied Cedric's reaction speed, but when Andy's [thinking] improved, Andy's reaction speed and adaptability also improved to a certain extent.

Finally I don’t have to envy others anymore.

"An epic enhancement!" Andy was very satisfied.

In addition to these obvious improvements, the increase in [Thinking] attributes is the biggest help to Andy in improving his learning ability.

Those magic books that were previously incomprehensible or difficult to understand can now be learned.

Andy waved his magic wand, and several deformed animals instantly returned to their original state.

"With this level of Transfiguration... I can already learn Animagus Transfiguration." Andy thought to himself

After closing the system panel, Andy got up and left the Room of Requirement.

……

"I'm sorry, Professor McGonagall, to bother you so late." After dinner, Andy chose a suitable time to come to Professor McGonagall's office.

"Mr. Collins?"

Professor McGonagall was still grading homework. She looked up at Andy and asked, "What can I do for you?"

Andy said carefully, "Professor McGonagall, it's about learning Animagus Transfiguration... You said before that once my biological transformation reaches a certain level, you will guide me to complete the Animagus Transfiguration."

Professor McGonagall adjusted her glasses that had fallen to the tip of her nose and said in a serious tone, "That's right. So... before we start studying, I must ask you a question."

"What do you know about Animagus?"

Andy recalled the contents of the book, and then said solemnly: "Animagus is an advanced form of human transfiguration. The magic is to transform oneself into a certain kind of animal. Once you become proficient in it, you don't need to chant spells or use a wand."

"There are certain risks when completing the transformation for the first time, so in addition to advanced attainments in Transfiguration, learning Animagus also requires a bit of luck..."

"..."

Andy recalled the information he had read in the book and talked about it based on his understanding of Animagus.

Professor McGonagall listened carefully, and her expression became more and more satisfied.

The more Andy knows about Animagus, the more Andy has done his homework. He is not just impulsive and wants to learn Animagus transformation out of enthusiasm.

After Andy finished explaining his understanding, Professor McGonagall said in a serious tone: "It seems that you have a deep understanding of Animagus, so you should know that since the 20th century, there have only been seven registered Animagus shapeshifters so far."

"This is very dangerous magic!"

Having said that, Professor McGonagall glanced at Andy, hoping that Andy could understand the danger.

Andy spread his hands and said, "Just because there are few people registering doesn't mean there are few people who have learned Animagus."

"If everyone knew that the animals that Animagus transformed into were known, then this magic would lose its greatest effect."

The biggest function of the Animagus is to gather intelligence and avoid danger. Andy believes that there must be many people in the magic world who hide their Animagus transformation.

As for the dangers of magic...

To complete the Animagus transformation, it usually takes a long time to prepare.

This amount of time was enough for Andy to add the [Will] attribute.

Andy only has two points of [Willpower] now, and only needs [3] [Potential Points] to level up. At most, it will only take more than a month.

With this kind of preparation, learning Animagus should be enough.

Professor McGonagall did not persuade Andy any more, but carefully explained to Andy the key points of learning Animagus. Andy quickly calmed down and memorized every step carefully.

The process of learning Animagus is extremely tedious.

The first step is to hold a mandrake leaf in your mouth for a month.

You have to go from one full moon to another without letting the leaf leave your mouth, otherwise you have to start over.

After a month, the leaf can be used to make a potion for transfiguration.

Finally, bury the potion in a place where it will not be disturbed and not exposed to sunlight, and wait for a thunder and lightning storm to come before taking out the potion.

If the potion you take out is blood red, it means that all the steps are correct.

At this time, you can drink the potion and start the Animagus transformation.

Very complicated!

But compared to the complicated steps of magical transformation, Animagus is really very simple.

"Professor McGonagall..."

Andy asked tentatively, "There are a few things I don't quite understand. Why did the Animagus transform for the first time in a stormy weather with thunder and lightning?"

"And potions...are potions necessary too?"

Until now, Andy still doesn't quite understand the principle of Animagus transformation.

Potions, weather, only being able to transform into one animal...

There are too many unsolved mysteries here.

"besides……"

Andy continued to ask: "Professor McGonagall, I checked the information. It seems that the magic schools in Africa can learn a variety of animal transformations... What is the principle behind that?"

Professor McGonagall was not annoyed by Andy's question. On the contrary, she was very happy that Andy could think so much.

"I seemed to have told you that Transfiguration would be the most dangerous magic you would learn at Hogwarts."

Professor McGonagall said seriously, "Unlike ordinary spells, Transfiguration involves the conversion of matter. And human body Transfiguration... is the most dangerous type of Transfiguration."

"Animagus is different from ordinary human transformation. It allows wizards to have an animal form. It can even be considered a permanent transformation."

"So we need to use some natural forces to complete the transformation."

Chapter 261 Magic in Nature

"Uh……"

Andy understood every word Professor McGonagall said, but when the words were connected together, he didn't quite understand what they meant.

Was the four points of [Thinking] added in vain?

Uh...that’s not the case.

Professor McGonagall seemed to have explained it clearly, but she only briefly mentioned the key points and her explanation was vague.

Transfiguration is dangerous.

Human body deformation is the most dangerous.

Animagus are special human deformations.

So we need to rely on the power of nature.

make sense!