#253 - Chapter 253 Professor, I am willing to change my wand

Before long, Ron brought Neville running over, panting.

He placed the cage containing Scabbers on Sebastian's desk and bid him a fond farewell.

"Scabbers, although I'm very reluctant to part with you, you are a rat destined to contribute to the advancement of the magical world."

"I hope you can demonstrate your value here with the professor."

With that, he smiled at Sebastian and cheerfully walked away.

Unlike the elated Ron, Neville had been sitting stiffly in his seat ever since entering the office.

His hands were unconsciously twisting together, and he sat on the chair with his back ramrod straight, as stiff as a puppet, not daring to move.

Only after Ron left the office did he stammer, "Professor, you... you wanted to see me?"

Seeing Neville's nervous demeanor, Sebastian smiled.

The boy was good in every way, except that he was too insecure and too easily stressed.

Moreover, he possessed a stubbornness unique to Gryffindor.

For example, even now, he stubbornly used his father's wand, even though the wand didn't suit him at all and couldn't unleash its proper power.

"Neville, relax," he said gently, "I've heard you've made great progress and can already cast a Patronus without a corporeal form."

"Could you cast the Patronus Charm now, so I can see your progress?"

Neville nodded, stood up, took a deep breath, and then raised his wand and shouted, "Expecto Patronum!"

Instantly, wisps of silvery-white mist emanated from the tip of his wand, forming a thin curtain of light.

Seeing this, Sebastian nodded with satisfaction.

To be honest, being able to consistently cast a non-corporeal Patronus without assistance meant that Neville had definitely not been slacking off after class.

Moreover, in terms of the smoothness of casting the spell, he had already reached the level of most students; it was just that Neville himself didn't realize it.

"Very good, Neville, you've made great progress," Sebastian encouraged, "In fact, given your current level, you can do even better."

"Really, Professor?" Neville's anxiety lessened considerably, "What should I do?"

"It's simple, just like I suggested before, get a wand that suits you better."

Hearing this, Neville lowered his head again, his face flushed red: "But... I..."

Sebastian shook his head helplessly.

This wasn't the first time he had suggested that Neville change his wand, but every time the matter was mentioned, Neville's reaction was similar to this.

"Neville, there are already more than twenty students who can cast a corporeal Patronus, which means that the teaching of the Patronus Charm will soon enter the next stage."

"Based on my deduction, this time won't be too long, probably around Halloween."

"I still think you have the ability to cast a corporeal Patronus before Halloween, provided you use a wand that suits you."

Seeing Neville's stubborn look, Sebastian changed his angle and used Ron as an example.

"Do you remember Ron's performance in his first year? At that time, the wand he used wasn't easy to handle, so in his first year, he performed mediocrely in spells."

"But since changing to a new wand, his progress has been very obvious. As his roommate, I believe you can realize the difference before and after."

Neville tightly gripped the wand in his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

"Professor, this is my father's wand, I want it to witness my growth in place of my father."

Sebastian said gently, "Here's what I think: Your father's wand should still be used by him, and your growth should still be witnessed by him personally."

Hearing these words, Neville's heart trembled, and he looked at Sebastian in confusion.

Huh?

Witness personally?

But, his father clearly lived in St. Mungo's, and according to the doctors, he would never be able to leave there in this lifetime.

Suddenly, Neville's eyes widened, and an uncontrollable sense of excitement surged in his heart.

He nervously swallowed his saliva and asked in a trembling voice, "Professor, do... do you have a way to heal my parents?"

Sebastian nodded and smiled, "There is a way, but you need to personally heal them."

"This is an advanced use of the Patronus Charm that I've researched. I originally intended to tell you after you cast a corporeal Patronus."

"Now it seems that I need to give you some motivation in advance."

Neville's eyes instantly turned red.

For years, this was the first time he had heard that his parents had a chance of recovery.

He couldn't wait to ask, "Really, Professor, what should I do?"

Sebastian smiled slightly, his tone calm and firm: "The most urgent task is for you to change to a wand that suits you, and then successfully cast a corporeal Patronus as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Neville couldn't wait to successfully cast a Patronus immediately, and then have the professor teach him the advanced use of the Patronus Charm.

He looked down at the wand in his hand, as if saying some kind of farewell to it: "Professor, I am willing... I am willing to change wands!"

Sebastian nodded slightly, a weight lifted from his heart: "In that case, write a letter to your grandmother, and this Saturday we'll meet up, and I'll personally explain this matter to her."

"I believe your grandmother also has many questions she wants to ask me."

To be honest, after the first dueling club in September, he had wanted to meet Neville's grandmother and discuss Neville's education with her.

But he didn't bypass Neville and directly talk to his grandmother about this matter, because he knew that Neville was a sensitive and timid child.

Sebastian had heard that Neville's grandmother was a stern old lady who was always very strict with Neville, and Neville had always been very afraid of his grandmother.

If he directly approached Neville's grandmother, it would only cause the child to have more doubts and anxieties.

This child would likely keep guessing what he and his grandmother had talked about.

In this way, not only would it not improve Neville's insecure personality, but it would likely have the opposite effect.

Of course, it was because of Neville's personality that he was so cautious about meeting his guardian.

If it had been Ron, Sebastian would have contacted Mrs. Weasley without hesitation.

Hearing that the professor wanted to meet his grandmother, an unnatural expression appeared on Neville's face, and his heart was even more flustered.

But thinking of the hope of saving his parents, he gritted his teeth and said in a firm tone.

"I'll write to my grandmother when I get back."

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