allendalepharm Chapter 330 Duel Club Sharing Session
Chapter 330 Duel Club Sharing Session
Chapter 330 Duel Club Sharing Session
The Mirror World magic was a result of Dumbledore's early research.
At that time, Grindelwald was still looking for a way out, and Dumbledore used this trick against his nephew, Credence, who had sided with Grindelwald.
This magic is not some simple transformation spell.
In fact, this is almost a magic that condenses the soul of a magic master, and it cannot be easily cast like ordinary magic by chanting incantations.
"To put it in a way you can understand, even slightly difficult magic requires corresponding emotions and feelings —"
After class, the young wizards from the Duel Club came looking for them.
While everyone was still excitedly describing how amazing Dumbledore's Transfiguration was, the young wizards in the Duel Club were even more eager to know how they could cast the same spell.
They hadn't thought this way before because they assumed Dumbledore was so great that others probably couldn't expect to cast magic with the same effect.
But Lockhart demonstrated to them the world that the previous lesson described as "revolving around the distortion of self-will".
So they all pestered Lockhart, wanting him to explain the magical technique clearly.
"And the emotions required for this transformation spell—"
Lockhart squinted and thought for a moment before giving his answer: "Compassion, mercy, peace."
The young wizards were all bewildered. Hermione, who was used to casting spells according to established procedures, had a bitter face. "Mercy?"
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How do they manage to do that, or rather, how do they have that mindset?
“Yes!” Lockhart smiled. “The destruction caused by a master magician’s spell is enormous. A duel between wizards would also bring terrible chaos, destruction, and innocent casualties if it took place on a Muggle street.”
"So out of love and compassion, Dumbledore chose to create a world that was both real and illusory, and to include wizards in it, so that they could fight within it."
He shrugged. "That's why I would say that no one else can expect to cast this spell with the exact same effect unless you have the same mindset as Dumbledore. To have walked such a bumpy and wonderful road in life, to have tasted the bitterness and sweetness of life, yet to be able to treat everything peacefully, and still have love and compassion for this world."
It's not that there aren't others who share the same mindset, but that would be a matter of chance.
According to Lockhart's theory, a warrior enters a fairy tale adventure and, with the help of an ancient spell that is difficult for others to use, unleashes powerful energy to kill a demon.
From the perspective of school teaching, Dumbledore's Mirror World magic is almost impossible to replicate.
"Dumbledore doesn't expect you to do it this way. He's more about explaining the depths of Transfiguration he can reach, so that you can have a higher level of thinking about the Transfiguration you've been learning for the past seven years."
Lockhart advised the young wizards, "You can start with Dumbledore's teachings on control; it's the most effective magical concept for improving your current magical abilities."
"Searching for magic that I can easily control, and exploring it in depth!"
"Once you do this, you will find that the emotions, feelings, will, and so on required for the magic you find do not require you to actively adjust your mindset, because you are already like that."
"And this is what we call the magic-choosing wizard," and exploring it further, it's what's known as the wizard choosing magic.
Lockhart gestured to Crabbe beside him, "Many people say I'm good at giving advice, and it's because I understand this principle deeply: to discover the magic that best suits you based on your individual characteristics."
Seeing the eager looks on the young wizards' faces, he smiled and shook his head. "No, don't ask me. I only guide wizards who are powerless but have enough talent. Most of you should try on your own and find your own path in life."
"It shouldn't be defined by me!"
Magic originates from the heart, resonates with the soul, and is intertwined with the wizard's life. This is the foundation of fairy tale theory, and its definition is not difficult to understand.
The guiding significance of fairy tale theory is to encourage wizards to actively embark on a life journey that aligns with the blossoming of magic, especially to experience the most wondrous romance of life.
As the private lessons at the Duel Club progressed, Lockhart continuously explained this path to mastering magic from different perspectives, and the young wizards gained a deeper understanding of the romance of entering fairy tales and how magic naturally blossoms.
Hermione seemed to have gained some insight. "Professor, does this mean that each of us has a unique, innate magic that is best suited to us?"
This clearly shows that he has truly grasped the theory of fairy tales. The other young wizards all seemed to be deep in thought, and several of them had their eyes light up.
Lohat nodded, then shook his head.
"Yes, there is a kind of personal magic, or more accurately, magic that is in harmony with your current destiny, life journey, and state of mind."
"But life isn't always in one phase; it's constantly changing."
Lockhart shrugged, his expression turning somewhat comical. "And then the magic that fits our lives just keeps changing, sometimes we're good at it, sometimes we're not?"
Life is a very complex topic, and the young wizards are too young to give an answer.
"Fate is never fate!"
A magnetic voice came from the doorway, drawing everyone's attention. They were surprised to find that Professor Snape, Professor Sirius Black, and Professor Lupin had appeared there at some unknown time.
It was Professor Snape who spoke.
He swaggered in like a giant bat, shoving Lockhart aside. Turning to the young wizards, his voice was deep and calm, yet carried an indescribable lightness. His words were rhythmic: "Remember this: your lives are never given by fate, but by your own choices!"
Professor Snape walked through the hazy light past the descendants of Harry, Draco, Crabbe, and other former comrades and enemies, past Lupin and Sirius, and looked out the window, towards a seemingly more distant direction.
He spoke as if he were thinking about something.
"I was once obsessed with the talk of fate, the favorite topic of divination, prophecy and prophets. In fact, even the strongest of our time, Dumbledore and the Dark Lord, were once deeply entangled in it."
"Later I tried to seek wisdom from Muggles, which is human wisdom. In the Far East I discovered a lot of descriptions about fate, which are different from what our wizards tell us. There is a whole set of theories."
"They studied fate so deeply that they could even chart their entire life in a table, yet they were the least trusting of fate."
"The path of life is one that we walk ourselves. When you burst forth with a strong desire from the bottom of your heart and have a firm belief in a certain faith, you will break free from the shackles of so-called fate and embark on a life that is uniquely yours."
"Life is not always wonderful; it is difficult. But it is precisely because it is full of so many hardships and thorns that you can see scenery that others cannot see by forging ahead through all the obstacles."
Snape withdrew his gaze and looked intently at everyone. "So cast aside talk of fate, focus on your feet and the distant places you want to go, and then get to work!"
"Only by doing things will you feel their difficulty, their beauty, and the power they contain."
"That's why I say life doesn't change; it's always consistent. It's the most difficult path, and also the most wondrous."
He seemed to be admonishing the young wizards, or perhaps conversing with himself, "Innate magic exists, but it is not bestowed upon you by fate; rather, it is the path and life you actively choose!"
The Duel Club has an exceptionally wonderful atmosphere for discussion.
Thanks to Lockhart's tradition of "mentoring newcomers" and "sharing sessions," this place is filled with intellectual exchange and guidance.
When it comes to the questions of life, Lockhart, Snape, Sirius Black, and Lupin clearly have more profound insights than the young wizards.
Sirius Black and Lupin also got involved.
"My thoughts differ from Professor Snape's."
Lupin is always shy and calm, but you can always feel a unique firmness in his tone: "I believe in fate. Everyone has their own fate, and that invisible influence runs through our lives."
"This is a wonderful treasure in life. I prefer to actively explore this wonderful power of destiny. We can feel the biggest difference between 'me' and others, that extremely subtle characteristic."
"Some people are born with smooth sailing, some are born with setbacks and failures, some are always glamorous but have huge hidden crises waiting, and some people's lives are always boring but are waiting for an opportunity to strike. Please do not be happy or discouraged, and please do not arbitrarily judge them as good or bad. Try to feel and grasp their characteristics."
Lupin raised his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly as if touching something. "This is my own unique life code. I actively touch it, actively feel it, actively pry it open, and then follow its power to excavate the power that belongs only to me."
He smiled and looked at everyone, "This is our destiny. We can find magical power in it. It is not a setting that can be stated directly. It is full of complex wonders and needs to be interpreted layer by layer. We need to use the path we walk in life to give it and deepen its meaning."
"So I believe there is a kind of innate magic, which exists in the dark and is also in our hands. It has always been there, but it has always been very shallow. Our active exploration of life is to continuously give it more weight."
Snape and Lupin have such completely opposite philosophies about life: one abandons the topic of fate, even treating fate as an object of confrontation, and believes in subjective initiative; the other is willing to believe in the power of fate, actively conform to it, and strengthen it through subjective initiative, giving it a deeper level of power.
Sirius's version, however, is much more interesting.
"I never think about things as unpredictable as fate."
Sirius Black was always very carefree. "Let's cast aside all theoretical rhetoric. I never believe in any rules that others have summarized. They are your crutches in life, and also the dogmas that shackle your lives!"
"Experience it for yourself, lay your heart bare and place it in life, in front of every choice, and directly confront everything."
"Then listen to your heart and believe in the call of your deepest desires."
"Some might harshly criticize me for acting impulsively, but this power of following my heart and acting from the depths of my soul has always made me the first and most courageous fighter in the Order of the Phoenix's battles against the Death Eaters!"
This bravery isn't just a description of a mental state; it means they are genuinely brave and fierce, incredibly powerful.
Snape felt this most deeply. On the battlefield, Sirius was always at the forefront, but no matter how many people died on the battlefield, Sirius was always one of the survivors.
Just go for it.
Mang is a wind, a free wind, an unkillable wind.
It was a power brought about by an extremely unique spiritual atmosphere, strong and lasting.
"Of course, following your heart doesn't mean acting on a whim."
Sirius nodded. "It didn't come from here. Our thoughts are always chaotic and mixed, with all sorts of ideas."
He tapped his chest. "From here, it is filled with passion, it beats powerfully, it holds firm to a certain belief, guiding you."
"I never define it!"
"I just feel it!"
"I know that's the real me, a true self free from desires, distractions, and external influences, a me with the most steadfast beliefs and a romantic freedom."
Sirius looked at the young wizards and said, "You have all learned the Patronus Charm under Professor Lockhart's guidance. I would like to recommend that you learn a wonderful Transfiguration spell, Animagus."
"Then you will be surprised to discover that you have an extremely close relationship with your guardian spirit through the animals that the Animagus transform into!"
He tapped his chest again. "The answer is here. Whether it's Animagus or the Guardian, they are just manifestations of it."
"So, when you asked if there is such a thing as a natal magic, my answer is yes, but not just one magic; rather, it's all the magic that it's compatible with."
"It has boundaries, yet it is never constrained; it is complex yet pure."
"Feel it, and you will clearly perceive it."
Sirius's voice grew louder, as if hoping to warn everyone, "Don't believe in life, don't believe in fate, break free from the constraints of life and leap to a higher level beyond life!"
"Your life, your experiences, the emotions, will, and desires that they bring can certainly give you powerful emotional power for spellcasting."
"But I must remind you, the greater power is not here. Jump out, go to a higher, freer place, and feel that power that belongs only to the soul!"
In fact, everyone has their own answer, which is both profound and limited.
Because, you know, destiny, life, and self are really, really hard to understand.
But magic is always wondrous.
It is always closely related to these things, and even digging out just a tiny bit is enough to bring endless benefits to wizards.
Then, it becomes the most precious and dazzling glory in a magical life.