allendalepharm Chapter 204: Ideas for Subject Specialization
Chapter 204: Ideas for Subject Specialization
Chapter 204: Ideas for Subject Specialization
"For example, alchemy."
Ryan explained, "How many wizards in France do you think dare to call themselves alchemists?"
"There are only a few thousand wizards in France," Maxim thought for a moment. "But there haven't been any outstanding alchemists for a long time, so basically anyone with a little knowledge of alchemy dares to call themselves an alchemist. There are probably five or six hundred of them in total."
"These people's alchemy skills are probably only superficial," Ryan said. "Because the field of alchemy is too vast, very few wizards with enough talent go to explore and study it. Most alchemists just dabble in it from the sidelines."
If we consider alchemy as a large field, a major discipline, then we can derive different subfields from it. For example, the subject that the magic wizards requested to study, I would call magical inscription.
"That's true. These people aren't lacking in talent, they just aren't talented enough. If alchemy were broken down, each person could better utilize their own strengths." Combining this with the fact that the magic wizards wanted to learn inscription spells individually, Maxim had a general idea of the previously broad division of fields in his mind.
Thinking about it this way, she suddenly realized that, as Ryan said, these classifications were reasonable in the eyes of junior wizards, but for those who were dedicated to research, they were too broad and too general, resulting in extremely high entry barriers and very high talent requirements.
Five or six hundred self-proclaimed alchemists in France are actually on this path of specialization, and their works all have a strong personal style, meaning they are skilled in different methods and techniques as well as different content. They just lack a clear theoretical framework.
What if they have a clear theoretical framework and theoretical guidance?
As the headmistress of Beauxbatons and a prominent figure in the French magical world, Madame Maxime never lacked a keen sense of smell. She immediately realized that this was an event even more significant than the birth of a magic wizard.
Unfortunately, she can only cheer on this issue from the sidelines, because she doesn't have the ability to take on everything herself.
The people who can truly determine the direction of the global wizarding world are the young man in front of us and the elderly group behind him.
Maxim's expression changed slightly, so subtly that even Fleur, who knew her well, thought the principal was merely somewhat surprised by Ryan's remarks.
"How perceptive!" Ryan could tell from Maxim's face that Maxim had figured out the cause and effect of the matter. He said sincerely, "It is a loss for the French Ministry of Magic that you are not running for Minister of Magic."
Fleur thought that Ryan had different requirements for different headmasters, and she said in a coquettish voice, "Didn't Headmaster Dumbledore also not run for Minister of Magic in England?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed that the principal and Ryan both laughed.
However, she herself did not realize what was wrong with what she said. Weren't Dumbledore and Maxim both headmasters? Why did Lane only regret Maxim and not run for minister?
"I've discovered a small flaw in Hibiscus, a flaw that may be common to all ordinary wizards in the entire magical world."
"What?"
"You know too little about wizards." It wasn't Ryan who answered Fleur's question, but Maxim.
She didn't explain in detail to Fleur, only mentioning, "Some people's fire can only be used to light firewood, while others' fire can set Paris ablaze. Wizards are not all the same."
Ignite Paris — Hibiscus seemed to recall the horror stories she heard as a child, in which there was always a villain who used the name Dark Lord and could do a series of feats beyond the imagination of wizards.
She looked at Ryan and saw him nod slightly at her, as if confirming her thoughts.
In that instant, even though she knew nothing about the past or even the name Grindelwald, Furong felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by a powerful hand.
"Don't worry, that's all in the past." As someone who is good at caring for friends and protecting their own, Ryan subconsciously handed over a honey candy when he saw that Fleur's face was slightly pale. "Besides, we're all here now."
"We're all here"—Furong was actually a little disappointed by this statement. She would have preferred to hear Ryan say "I'm here for you" or "I'm here."
But what we've said so far seems pretty good. As for other things, we can talk about them later when our relationship is more developed.
"Then I'll leave it to you." With a smile spreading across her slightly pale face, she took the honey candy and put it in her pocket.
Ryan gave her an OK sign, then said to Maxim, who was raising an eyebrow slightly, "Regarding the issue of specialization, I'll go back to Hogwarts and discuss it with Mr. Dumbledore later. In any case, we need his approval."
This task of unifying the world's existing disciplines naturally requires the greatest wizard of this century to take the lead; otherwise, it will be impossible to convince the public or integrate the power of the entire wizarding world.
Because, others might not necessarily recognize the names of Ryan or Maxim. Their reputations would only extend to the whole of Europe at most, but the magical world is much more than just Europe.
"Give my regards to Dumbledore," Maxim said.
"Of course. See you the day after tomorrow then." Ryan remembered that he had an alchemy class the day after tomorrow, waved goodbye, and left gracefully.
After Ryan left, Maxim patted Fleur, who, despite her height, appeared petite next to him: "I increasingly feel that communication and exchange are necessary between schools. Hogwarts has far surpassed us and Durmstrang. The most obvious example is that many Hogwarts students have made their names known throughout the wizarding world, while neither of our two schools has. Perhaps Viktor Krum is halfway there. I plan to discuss with Headmaster Dumbledore the possibility of each school sending some exchange students to the other's house for exchange and communication."
The Viktor Krum mentioned by Maxim earlier was a well-known Quidditch player at Durmstrang. Due to his outstanding Quidditch talent and superb skills, he achieved excellent results in several school anniversary games, which led to his selection for the Bulgarian national team. He was considered a rising star and future superstar in the sport of Quidditch, thus gaining a certain reputation.
Fleur understood the headmaster's gaze and realized that he wanted her to lead the team to Hogwarts. She also believed that she was the only one in Beauxbatons who could lead the team well.
Don't mention that Mrs. Maxim even used "other people's children" as a comparison.
She curled her lip; she had always believed magic was synonymous with elegance, nobility, and power, and Quidditch, with its violent physical combat involving large, clumsy opponents, didn't quite fit her aesthetic. That Viktor Krum was the biggest of the big, clumsy.
But when it comes to going to Hogwarts as an exchange student—
She hesitated for a moment, but after the communicator became more widely available, she bought one. After getting it, she made friends from all over the world because everyone who bought the communicator was frantically trying to add friends, adding whoever they could randomly.
Several of her friends are Hogwarts students.
During the initial conversation, she expressed great curiosity about this ancient castle, which has been famous in Europe for thousands of years. So she asked about the castle's structure, food, accommodation, and other aspects of life.
However, the photos sent by her online friends showed that she had no liking for Hogwarts Castle, because the castle was dark and damp, the decor was very outdated, and the overall atmosphere was a product of the last century.
Compared to the modern and magnificent Beauxbatons Palace, it is far inferior in terms of appearance.
In particular, she had an online friend from Slytherin House at Hogwarts who sent her photos of the Slytherin common room. After seeing them, Fleur felt that it looked like the dungeon of some gloomy ancient castle, and that it was not inhabited by students, but by wronged souls, slaves, and piles of corpses, with countless wails and screams echoing under the green light and the hissing of snakes.
What do you think?
Mrs. Maxim asked, not believing that Fleur would refuse.