allendalepharm Chapter 187 Get Ready to Get on the Bus!
Chapter 187 Get Ready to Get on the Bus!
Chapter 187 Get Ready to Get on the Bus!
Traveling through time is a terrifying thing, especially traveling through such a long past.
Tonks was relieved that Lockhart hadn't done anything reckless in the past. The reason the Ministry of Magic controlled the Time-Turner so strictly was because too many wizards had gotten into trouble because of it in history.
What impressed her most was that a wizard simply disappeared into the annals of history and never returned.
Fortunately, they finally returned safely.
The moment she arrived, she felt a terrible discomfort surge wildly from the unknown depths of her soul, rapidly ravaging every corner of her body, and her mind went blank for a moment.
"She's been tainted by Bella's bad luck." Lockhart examined her for a while, then said dismissively, "But it's not a big problem. Just cast spells a few more times these next couple of days to get your magic flowing, and it will resolve the issue itself."
As he spoke, he raised his wand and gestured to Tonks and Lady Mary, "If you don't mind, I can also help you erase the memory of this magical experiment. The effects of our journey along Bella's magical bloodline will instantly dissipate."
"No need," Tonks shook his head. "It was an interesting experience, and I don't want to forget it."
Lockhart then looked at the other woman present.
Ms. Mary didn't want to forget either, but she had some doubts about Lockhart's judgment: "Can the effects of time really be resolved with a forgetting spell?"
"certainly!"
Lockhart waved his wand, causing Bella, who was floating in mid-air, to fall back onto the chair and activate the chains on the chair to bind her. He casually replied, "At first, a student and I both thought that time depended on memory. Later, I thought that time depended on collective memory, which is a very deep and abstract understanding."
He sighed inexplicably, "But obviously not. Time is time, and memory is memory, but what's interesting is that memory is the anchor of time."
This is a more complex and abstract concept. It would require a lengthy explanation to clarify, and even then, it might not be enough to make the two witches understand. In fact, it might even confuse them about the difference between time and memory.
Lockhart didn't say anything more, focusing all his attention on Bella, pressing his wand against her head, carefully sensing the effects of the magical experiment on her.
As he gained a deeper understanding of magical bloodlines, time, and memories, he became increasingly certain of a past conjecture—that Voldemort and Tom Riddle in the Horcruxes of his diary were essentially the same person manifested in different times and spaces.
This separation from one's own life and actions is probably the drawback of Horcruxes, a seemingly powerful and invincible magic.
This is simply the cruelest joke of fate: the more you resist death, the more you drive your life toward death.
And what's even more interesting is!
Perhaps in the original story, Harry, Voldemort's other Horcrux, destroyed the Horcrux journal with the Basilisk's fangs in his second year, and Voldemort later killed Harry and destroyed the Horcrux. Essentially, this was life's resistance to the magic of Horcruxes and its self-redemption...
So, could it be said that Voldemort focused almost all his attention on Harry Potter because he was subconsciously fighting against this—destroying all Horcruxes that might possess the ability to live and act as another self-presentation?
Lockhart calls this the "Hordeal Paradox".
When life is detached from society, nature, and the world and becomes static, the soul is forced to embark on a path of self-struggle, until it is utterly destroyed.
Lockhart then speculated that the legendary Nicolas Flamel couple, who were said to live for hundreds of years, might be using alchemical artifacts like the Philosopher's Stone to escape death, or perhaps they were engaging in a different kind of resistance.
He stroked his chin, gazing at Bella before him, when suddenly a strange idea struck him.
Perhaps we should let Tom and Harry spend more time together; maybe then we can figure out more things.
Oh, Bella could also join this interesting experiment and further confirm his guess about magical bloodlines.
As for how to get them to make contact...
Hehe, he already has an idea.
"Does anyone know how to use Animagus?"
Lockhart turned back to look at the two ladies thoughtfully.
The two witches were standing in a corner discussing their wondrous adventure, an experience rarely encountered by ordinary wizards. They were both quite excited as they spoke.
Lockhart had to raise his voice and ask again.
Tonks proudly raised his hand and combed his hair. With a flick of his head, his multicolored hair transformed into fluffy, healthy golden waves. He tilted his head slightly and said, "I don't need to learn that dangerous magic. I was born with it."
She was once very proud of her innate ability to "disguise as Magus," which allowed her to transform into whatever she wanted without any difficulty.
This ability allowed her to easily handle many of the Auror's infiltration and disguise missions, which she performed exceptionally well.
But this experience clearly left her with some thoughts. After she finished speaking, she suddenly fell silent, as if she realized that this was also an ability bestowed by magical blood. She had just asked Ms. Mary in a sarcastic tone, "Is pure blood that important?"
No one seemed to notice her thoughts. Lockhart looked at Ms. Mary, who simply shook her head.
"This is advanced knowledge that you only have the opportunity to learn when you enter a magic school. In fact, not every wizard has the chance to enter such a good school as Hogwarts. I studied in the Haitian community under the previous leader, so it was impossible for me to have the opportunity to learn such advanced content..."
Tonks was stunned. She could hardly believe that there were wizards in this world who didn't have the opportunity to attend magic school and would call it a "precious opportunity".
Looking back on her school days, she didn't actually do very well. She and her best friends indulged in the fun of pranks, making her a predecessor to the Weasley twins.
"Is that so..."
Lohat nodded, thinking about who might be able to help.
As he delved deeper into the study of magic, he began to develop a sense of awe for it. He no longer intended to assume that he had truly mastered a spell just by reading some magical materials; he still wanted to consult those who already knew.
A while ago, I saw a witch in the hospital room where Neville's parents were staying, who was messing around with Animagus and was determined to have a dog's head for the rest of her life.
There are actually quite a few people in the world today who know this magic.
Professor McGonagall is one who registered under her real name, but she is clearly not suitable to get involved in this matter.
Peter Pettigrew is one of them, and he'll soon be playing a role.
Of course, Lockhart had better options.
Rita is one.
And then there's the big black dog we saw when we arrived at Azkaban prison during this time-space travel. Sirius Black has clearly started his own prison break, and he could undoubtedly be of some help.
Lockhart raised an eyebrow slightly, having made a decision regarding Professor McGonagall's invitation to teach the Magical Creatures Protection class at the university.
It seems I'll have to stay at Hogwarts for another year.
"Pack up, today's research is over." Lockhart instructed his assistant, then went to the side to take notes on the magical experiment, and casually opened Voldemort's diary and Horcrux to talk to Tom.
Tonks approached with some curiosity, and seeing that Lockhart didn't seem to mind her looking, she lowered her head and looked at the written record with great interest.
But she clearly couldn't understand it.
She recognized each letter individually, but when they were put together, she was a little confused.
"I used to think that the soul was the master that controlled everything in the body, but experiments have shown that the soul and the body interact with each other..."
"...The state of Silence, Apparition, Wolfsbane Transformation, and all other states where the body no longer maintains a human form all demonstrate that the magical bloodline existing in the body is inversely influencing the state of the soul..."
"In this distorted state, at a certain point, the soul and body appear to be clearly separated, connected by magic... Therefore, I can conclude that the permanent damage caused by the Crucifixion Curse interrupts this effect at this point, and the Killing Curse and Imperius Curse operate on the same principle..."
"...That's why we see the Killing Curse bringing powerful life magic; it's actually the magical bloodline within the body being ignited or intensely stimulated..."
— "..."
Tonks was dizzy from looking at it for a while, and finally simply escaped from the academic research she hated, and went to check the locks that imprisoned Bella, and then helped Ms. Mary tidy up. The two academic underachievers finally had something in common to talk about, and chattered away, becoming a bright spot in this mysterious laboratory.
Lockhart looked up and gazed at them intently, his expression shifting. He then looked down at the Horcrux in his diary, where he wrote, "Social activities, such vital life activities, may be the answer to all of this. Tom, are you interested in trying to communicate with more people, opening your heart, and trying to take a different path?"
Tom remained silent in his diary for a long time before finally asking, "Professor, what should I do?"
"Wait, once I figure out Animagus, I'll create opportunities for you."
Lockhart watched with a smile as the words on the diary slowly faded away, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.
This is a fun adventure!
Tom...
Get ready to board!
(End of this chapter)