#476 - Discussing the possibility of using the Happy Charm as a precursor to the Patronus Charm

The Weasley twins looked at each other. It was Lin Xia who introduced them to Professor Trelawney, from whom they obtained tickets for the night patrol of Hogwarts.

Therefore, there was no point in hiding it from Lin Xia. She might have known about the professor's situation earlier than them.

George shrugged. "Well, I admit that we are indeed very interested in the professor. During private lessons, I often observe her movements and expressions."

Fred: "Especially the state of her prophecy, sometimes it's just casual, but sometimes it's very solemn and solemn."

George: "I'm not sure what you mean by strange. If you mean Professor Trelawney's prophetic gesture, then she hasn't been strange recently."

Fred: "Oh, yes, there is one thing worth mentioning. She predicted in advance that Gryffindor would win the Quidditch championship."

Lin Xia said: "If Trelawney has other prophecies, I hope you can tell me."

George and Fred smiled slyly, "Of course you can, but it requires--" They stretched out their hands at the same time and rubbed their index fingers and thumbs together. Their movements and expressions were like two Nifflers who liked to collect gold and treasures.

Lin Xia smiled faintly: "Forget-me-not grass."

The twins' expressions froze.

Lin Xia kindly added: "It can avoid the constraints of the oath curse, such as the so-called not to expose the news elsewhere, including magazines and media."

"We'll tell you the news right away!" George and Fred said in unison.

Lin Xia asked kindly: "How about I give you some gold galleons?"

The Weasley twins refused solemnly.

"You're insulting me by giving me money!"

"How can our friendship be measured by money?"

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After breakfast in the auditorium, the first class was Charms.

Today, Professor Flitwick taught the "Happy Spell", which is a positive emotional force that makes people happy. Specifically, it makes people laugh involuntarily and feel relaxed from the bottom of their hearts.

Lin Xia felt that this spell did not amplify the emotion of "happiness" to the extreme, but was more inclined towards the power of the mind rather than acting on attack or confrontation.

When little wizards feel depressed, the happy spell can make them feel more relaxed.

Professor Flitwick said: "The Happy Spell is different from the Happy Spell. Everyone should distinguish them correctly. The Happy Spell forces the target to laugh and lose the ability to move, while the Happy Spell is a mild mood regulation magic.

There is also an item that can make people feel happy. Does any wizard know it?"

Ron subconsciously turned his head to look beside him and was stunned. Hermione was clearly sitting next to him just now, how come she disappeared again?

In the past, when it came to the professor's question and answer session, Hermione was the most active in raising her hand.

But this time only Mikel raised his hands, and before the professor called him, he stood up impatiently and said, "It's the euphoria drug, professor!

The Joy Potion is a potion rather than a spell, but it can make people feel happy and relaxed, similar to the Happy Charm, but more pleasant than the Happy Charm."

Professor Flitwick said with satisfaction: "Well said, five points to Gryffindor!"

Ron whispered to Harry, "Did you see Hermione? She was sitting next to me just now, but now the seat is empty."

Harry couldn't help but look up and was also stunned, with a blank look in his eyes.

He had just seen Hermione packing up her Charms books, how come she disappeared in the blink of an eye?

Harry: "I don't know, why don't you ask Lin Xia."

Lin Xia was sitting behind them and saw it as soon as she turned around.

Ron asked Harry, "Do you feel like there's someone missing today?"

Harry thought about it and realized something: "Draco is missing. They are both Hufflepuffs and usually come to class together. Why didn't I see him today?"

Ron kept this doubt in his heart and planned to ask after class.

In class, Professor Flitwick gave instructions to everyone, correcting the little wizards' wand-holding posture and the pronunciation of spells.

"Very good, Neville." Professor Flitwick walked up to Neville and praised his progress this semester.

"You have basically caught up with the spells you have learned this semester. If you keep up this momentum, maybe you will be able to get an A in your spells class starting from this semester."

Neville was so happy that he stuttered, "Thank you, Professor. I, I will work harder!"

Sitting next to Neville was Mikel, who held his head high and was about to accept the praise from his friend.

He believed that the learning method he customized for Neville was effective, which was why Neville learned magic so smoothly this semester.

If they continue like this, maybe they won't have to wait until the fifth grade, but can defeat the three main characters in the fourth grade.

But the fact was just the opposite. Neville did not look at Mikel. Instead, he leaned forward and talked to Lin Xia who was sitting in front of him.

"Lin Xia, your method is very useful. Since I am no longer nervous, my accuracy in using magic spells has improved a lot!"

Lin Xia smiled and said, "Neville, I told you that you can do it. As long as you keep your heart calm and don't be affected by external things, many magic spells will not be difficult for you.

You must be firm in your choice, affirm that you are also excellent, and constantly encourage yourself, which will improve the accuracy and strength of your magic. "

Neville asked: "Does cheering myself up really work? Am I just paralyzing myself? In fact, I am not good at all, but I have to imagine that I am good. I think this is deceiving my heart."

Lin Xia asked back: "How can it be paralysis and deception? You have been using this method of invigoration for a while. Do you think your life has changed?"

Neville hesitated for a moment, there had certainly been changes, but he didn't know if they were brought about by this method.

Lin Xia said, "Anyway, the effect is very good now. The accuracy of your spell has improved a lot. The strength is not yet visible, but it is an improvement over the past. Why not continue using it? Maybe it will bring you a surprise."

Neville nodded obediently.

After they finished talking, Mikel couldn't help but ask Neville in a low voice: "When did you become so close to Lin Xia? How come I didn't know?"

Neville gave him a strange look: "Don't you know it's weird?"

He couldn't help but complain, "I haven't seen you very often since the beginning of this semester."

Mikel choked on his words.

In order to get closer to the professor and get his attention, and also to have more time to do research, he specifically asked Professor McGonagall for a class adjustment this semester, completely avoiding Neville's classes.

When he returned to the dormitory, he was always busy and often not in the dormitory. He would not come back until after curfew, so naturally he had less communication with Neville.

After hearing what Neville said, Mikel realized that he seemed to have ignored Neville this semester.

Last semester, he would at least ask about Neville's grades from time to time, to see how he could improve them.

But since this semester, Neville has become more and more confident under the guidance of Professor Lupin, and his grades have been getting better and better. There are fewer things for him to worry about, resulting in less contact.

The only good thing was that the system did not remind him that Neville's favorability towards him had decreased.

Mikkel came back to his senses and said embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, Neville, the final exam is coming up, how about we review together recently?"

Neville happily agreed.

Professor Flitwick walked over to Linxia, ​​who performed the Happy Charm perfectly. Flitwick praised her, "It's still the same standard as always. Every little wizard can know the most correct posture just by observing your movements."

Lin Xia said jokingly: "Professor, do you want me to stand on the podium and demonstrate?"

Flitwick laughed, "Of course, if you like."

Lin Xia shook her head: "Let other young wizards take care of this kind of limelight. I have many opportunities, but they may not."

She then asked Professor Flitwick about the connection between the Happy Charm and the Patronus Charm.

"Both of these spells use emotional magic. One can make you recall happy things and relax your mood, and the other can also recall happy things and make it burst out with powerful power. But why is the strength of the two magics so different?"

Flitwick answered without hesitation: "The Happy Spell is just a magic spell that regulates emotions, used to relieve anxiety and improve mood. It is a functional spell and is often used in daily scenes.

But the Patronus Charm is different. It is a top-level defensive spell that requires super magical ability and mental concentration. The Happy Charm only allows you to awaken happy memories, which is passive, but the Patronus Charm requires you to actively recall strong, stable and positive memories and emotions, such as hope and love.

Although both are emotional magic, the emotions required for the Patronus Charm are much stronger and more complex. The Patronus Charm used by each wizard is different and carries the wizard's personality. "

Lin Xia said thoughtfully: "Many wizards find it difficult to reach the requirements of the Patronus spell when it comes to mobilizing emotions. Can we combine the two spells?

Use the Happy Charm as a precondition to activate the emotion, and then use the Patronus Charm?"

Flitwick thought about it for a moment, then said with great interest, "I never thought that the two spells could be combined together. Theoretically, it is possible, but in practice, it is very difficult.

Because the effect of the happy spell is short-lived and controllable, similar to a mood regulator, it can make you happy, but it is just happy and the effect will disappear quickly.

But the effect of the Patronus Charm is strong and long-lasting, which means that the wizard needs to maintain a stable positive emotion for a long time, which requires the wizard to use willpower. "

Having said that, Professor Flitwick paused, looking a little serious.

“Besides, the special nature of the Patronus Charm means that wizards will often use it only when they are facing life-threatening situations. It is one of the oldest defensive spells, and has been passed down from ancient magic to the present day.

In this situation, the wizard needs to concentrate highly. If he rashly uses the Happy Spell to awaken his emotions, he is likely to misjudge the situation at that time."

Lin Xia asked: "What if we don't use the Patronus Charm in life-threatening situations, but use it in daily communication, such as using the Patronus Charm to send us a message, or to act as a fluorescent flash, can it play a role in training?"

Professor Flitwick smiled widely, "Of course you can. My concept of using spells is that the more you use them, the better you will become. As long as you practice enough on a daily basis, you will not fail at the critical moment.

However, in order to use the Patronus Charm to the extent of sending a letter, one must summon a guardian beast. This is not something that ordinary wizards can do and requires top-notch magical qualifications.

What you said about using it as a fluorescent flash is fine, but you need to consider one thing. The magic consumption of the Patronus Charm is much stronger than that of the fluorescent flash. It may be that the magic power is exhausted just by summoning it, which greatly dampens the enthusiasm of young wizards to learn. "

Lin Xia groaned and said, "That's a problem. I'll see if I can find a way to solve it."

Professor Flitwick asked: "Linxia, ​​why do you want to study the Patronus Charm so hard? Do you want more people to learn it?"

Lin Xia smiled faintly: "Yes, professor, I think good spells should be known to more people, so as to cope with the sudden changes in the future."

Flitwick's eyes flickered, as if he had thought of something, and he sighed, "You think further ahead than I did. In the past, I thought that as long as the crisis was resolved and the matter was concealed, everyone could live happily.

But you are different. You don’t think about covering for others, but you try to help others become stronger… I won’t judge whether your approach is good or bad, but I really appreciate your idea. If you need any help in the future, feel free to come to me.”

He winked at Lin Xia and said, "Although you are a Hufflepuff, the entire Ravenclaw will back you up. Don't forget, we are the smartest and wisest Ravenclaw!"

Lin Xia happily said, "Thank you, Professor."

After the Charms class, Ron, who had been holding back for a whole class, first asked Lin Xia if she had seen Hermione, and then asked where Draco had gone.

Lin Xia said: "I didn't see Hermione in class, but if you ask her where she is..."

She looked forward and said, "Isn't Hermione waiting for us up ahead?"

Ron and Harry stared ahead with wide eyes, not understanding where Hermione came from.

When they met, Ron immediately asked her why she didn't go to class, even though he had seen her sitting in the classroom before.

Hermione said calmly, "I was not feeling well, so I went to the bathroom. It took me quite a while."

Ron: "Okay."

Hermione asked Lin Xia: "Where's Draco?"

"He has made new progress in his strange medicine and wants to try to make a new type of potion. I have asked the dean for leave for him."

Hermione: "So he's still in the lab?"

Lin Xia nodded: "I have been in seclusion in the laboratory since last night, and I am still in the laboratory now."

Ron couldn't help but smack his lips: "I can't even do this kind of crazy work when I'm reviewing."

Harry commented: "I can compete with Wood in training." As he spoke, he realized what was happening and patted his head: "I forgot, I should go to Wood's place for training, and I won't go to the lab with you guys."

"Wait, Harry, let's go out of the castle with you. I have something to tell you."

The weather is pretty good today. Although it is still cold, it is rare to see Tai Itchy.

There are many trees planted outside Hogwarts. Some of the trees have been cultivated with magic, so they are green and have many colorful flowers even in the cold winter.

In such a beautiful scene, Lin Xia slowly told them about the manager of Honeydukes. (End of this chapter)