#493 - The first use of the binding wand

The scholars' eyes moved slightly, and they refocused their attention on Lin Xia.

Although the British academic community has promoted many rules and regulations under the policies of the Ministry of Magic in recent years, every year there are scholars who are exposed for academic fraud by students they once taught.

The more standardized the system, the greater the subsidies, and money is a motivating force.

According to the policy of the Ministry of Magic, as long as a scholar has an invention whose impact factor in the wizarding world reaches level 5, he or she will be rated as a "lifelong scholar" and can receive corresponding benefits every year.

The impact factor is 5, which is neither big nor small.

This means that the research products of scholars have been used directly or indirectly by at least half of the people in the wizarding world.

Moreover, because many scholars publish not finished products but theoretical basis, as long as someone develops a product and uses the scholar's theoretical basis, it will also be counted in the impact factor.

It is precisely because of this strategy that the academic world has unknowingly become involved, with every professor aiming to become a "lifelong scholar."

As far as Lin Xia knew, whether it was Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, or Dean Sprout, they were all actually at the level of "lifelong scholars".

That's why her paper was passed and published in the journal so quickly. It wasn't just Hogwarts that pushed it behind the scenes; the personal influence of the professors should not be underestimated either.

It's just that she is a student of Hogwarts, and in order to avoid suspicion, the school professors will not participate in the review of her thesis.

Ruiz questioned on the spot whether Lin Xia's academic achievements were her personal property, which was actually questioning whether she had ever committed academic fraud!

Being fired by your original employer is just a small matter. The scary thing is that you cannot find a new job in the UK at all.

In the past, scholars whose academic fraud was exposed and confirmed had to leave their homes and leave the UK.

But even if you go to other countries, it will be difficult to be accepted, after all, the Ministry of Magic in other countries can also receive the news.

This results in wizards who commit academic fraud only being able to hang around in some deserted places, attempting to make a groundbreaking research and regain their glory.

Yes, even scholars who commit academic fraud have the right to do research.

If you later make a great invention through your own research, you will regain your previous status and receive the same rewards.

Lin Xia just hesitated for a while, and asked without changing his expression: "Before answering your question, can I know your occupation and name?"

Professor Ruiz was fearless and told everyone his name and occupation.

When Lin Xia heard that he was a professor at Durmstrang, she already had an idea and said slowly, "You are also a professor and have taught students, so you can answer this question yourself."

Ruiz frowned: "The fact that I am a professor has nothing to do with me asking this question. Even if I were not a professor, I would still ask you this question."

Lin Xia asked back: “Since your job is to teach and educate people, now you ask me whether my research is an independent invention, how should I answer?

Should I say that I did not receive any guidance from any professor during the research process?

I am just a student and I have to complete my studies at Hogwarts. The classroom content taught by the professor is part of my inspiration. It is impossible for me to completely deny that I have drawn inspiration from the knowledge imparted by the professor.

In addition, whether it is making a binding wand, or the previous magnetic wand, natural wand, or other gadgets, there are professors to guide me. I am not born smart, so I can learn without a teacher. "

The scholars on the jury couldn't help but nodded. Lin Xia's answer was correct. She was a student and it was impossible for her to have received no guidance from the Hogwarts professors.

Hermione was originally filled with righteous indignation and wanted to stand up and loudly refute Professor Ruiz's sinister intentions. Which student had not received guidance from a professor?

Even students’ future dreams and what kind of jobs they want to do in the future need guidance from professors.

If you only rely on yourself and do not have the knowledge and awareness, how can you know what career is most suitable for you?

But after hearing Lin Xia's proper response, Hermione's anger subsided a lot.

It was hard for Ron who was sitting next to her.

Ron stared at his arm with wide eyes, grimacing in pain.

Hermione was too excited just now, and Ron deliberately reached out to stop her, and then she pinched Ron's hand in anger!

Ron groaned softly: "It hurts! Auntie, please let go quickly, Lin Xia will be fine!"

Harry and Draco couldn't help but join in the persuasion, and silently lit a candle for Ron in their hearts.

Just by looking at his expression, you can relate.

Lin Xia's voice echoed throughout the auditorium.

“The professor helped me a lot during my research.

When I was unsure whether my ideas could be realized with magic, the professor assured me that they could and gave me some examples.

When I made no progress in my research due to my lack of knowledge, it was the professor who guided me to read those books.

Every step I take is inseparable from the guidance of the professor, so I am sorry that it is difficult to answer your question. If I really look into it, without the guidance of the professor, many of my ideas would not be realized. "

Ruiz frowned and wanted to ask something else. Lin Xia said, "But I can assure you that the inspiration of using devil vine as the wand core to develop a new type of magic wand was my own independent idea, including the selection and comparison of the wand core. The laboratory has relevant data.

These are the difficult problems that my team and I have been working on day and night to solve. The professor only gave us some answers about the characteristics of the plants. Every time I discussed a research topic with the professor, I would record it in a crystal ball.

I have a copy here, and the professor has one too. If you still have doubts about whether I did independent research, you can apply to Hogwarts to read the crystal ball memory. "

Seeing that she was so sure, Ruiz pursed his lips and finally sat down.

Lin Xia was just a student, and being a student was her disadvantage—anything she did had to be done by Hogwarts.

But students are also her advantage - she can use the resources of Hogwarts, including the strength of the faculty.

Ruiz secretly thought that as soon as the press conference was over, he would apply to Hogwarts to read the crystal ball. He didn't believe that there was a research genius like Lin Xia in the world!

Many people believe that fighting talent is rare, but only those in the research field know that everyone has some fighting talent to a greater or lesser extent.

It’s just that some people are just gifted, like Dumbledore, who showed his talent at a young age.

Some people are less talented and are mediocre in school, but may only develop after they start working.

The only difference is the research field.

It can be said that this is a field that relies on talent, but not so much on talent.

As long as you put in enough thought and time and work on the same thing for ten years, you will be able to achieve some results.

But the research done by Lin Xia was not theoretical research, but very mature research results. From inspiration to concept to manufacturing and production...how long did it take her?

Less than a year!

In less than a year, they can produce results that a wizard who specializes in research may not be able to produce in ten years, and they can also produce a mature product every year!

This was incredible in Ruiz's eyes.

Are there really research geniuses in the world?

Wasn't she kissed by the goddess of luck when she was born?

Ruiz didn't believe that Lin Xia was such a genius at all and thought that Hogwarts had given her a chance to cheat.

Seeing Ruiz's determined face, the other scholars couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh at his recklessness.

This is Hogwarts. If it were so easy to allow outsiders to bully its students, it wouldn't be called Hogwarts.

These scholars believe that even if Ruiz applies, he will be rejected.

In addition, except for a few "serious" wizards like Ruiz, other wizards actually do not take "academic fraud" seriously.

To be honest, it is impossible for them to conduct the research for which they were awarded the title of "Lifetime Scholar" entirely by themselves.

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If you have to do everything yourself, your efficiency will be too low.

The people who work behind a research project are not only the researchers themselves, but also the students they lead, as well as teams that are specially formed to visit other teams in order to solve a problem. There is much more behind a research project than just the efforts of one person.

Otherwise, what's the need for a team?

If Ruiz really wanted to be serious, his research was also helped by all the teachers and students of Durmstrang!

Some scholars sighed secretly, thinking that it was indeed very difficult to admit that others were more talented than themselves, especially those geniuses who were so young.

I’m so old, so old!

When Ruiz sat down, there was silence and no scholar stood up to ask questions.

Originally, the press conference could have ended here, but just as Lin Xia said it was over, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a flash out of the corner of her eye.

The light was not very obvious, it just flashed by, as if the warm sun deliberately slanted a beam of light through the window, but was soon covered by clouds.

Lin Xia's eyes flickered slightly, and she suddenly picked up the "Binding Wand" that was displayed in the center of the podium.

She held the magic wand in her jade-white hand, examining it carefully as if she were picking up a work of art, and took the initiative to say:

“I used to work in Ollivander’s Wand Shop, and Mr. Ollivander would introduce each wand to everyone when he sold it.

Scholars, we have told you so much about the principle and production process of the binding wand, but we have not shown you the effect of using the binding wand. Please allow me to add this ritual to you. "

The scholars' somewhat tired spirits were immediately lifted. After talking about a lot of theories, are they finally going to enter the practical stage?

This is great. Finally, I can see the effects of using it without having to go to the wand store.

"Binding wand, 13 inches, with devil vine as the wand core and flexible willow wood, which makes it easier for wizards to cast Transfiguration and Binding magic, and has an additional 40% power bonus for Binding magic.

A wizard who possesses a binding wand needs perseverance, confidence and courage, and cannot hesitate, otherwise he will not be recognized by the binding wand. "

She solemnly introduced the magic wand to everyone, then looked firmly to the right side of the jury and waved it forward decisively!

The next second, several thick vines broke out from the ground, and many thin branches were weakly clinging around the thick vines.

The ground seemed to have turned into a swamp full of rotten leaves. Everyone could smell the fishy odor of humus. The main vines sprang up like giant pythons, quickly wrapping around a witch and turning her into a dark green cocoon in the blink of an eye.

The witch reacted the instant she was entangled, and just as she was about to wave her wand, another thick vine of the devil vine entangled her wrist.

The more she struggled in the cocoon, the tighter it became. The thin and weak vines then came into play, secreting threads of paralyzing mucus.

A squeaking sound of "crack, crack" was heard, and just by hearing this sound, everyone felt as if their ribs were being tightened by the continuously shrinking rattan net.

"The flames are blazing!"

The other wizards reacted and immediately used flames to burn the cocoon made of devil vines.

However, because binding magic is not actually constructed by plants, although the devil vine is used as the core of the wand to maximize the binding magic, it is not as resistant to fire as the real devil vine.

If a real devil vine were to appear at this time, it would automatically loosen up after being burned by the flame.

But now it has turned into plant-like magic. Even though this magic is still afraid of fire, its resistance to fire is much higher than that of real plants.

The burning alone cannot cancel the magic. Instead, it will stimulate the magic to be cast faster.

"Crack, crack, crack..."

Another teeth-grinding tightening sound was heard.

"Lin Xia!" Professor McGonagall came over quickly and said very seriously, "Stop this magic immediately."

Lin Xia raised the magic wand slightly, and the vines of the devil vine quickly retracted back to the ground. If it weren't for the broken floor tile and some traces of dirt left on the ground, it would seem as if nothing had happened before.

Professor McGonagall was about to hold Lin Xia accountable. She wanted to punish Lin Xia before other scholars could react, so as to prevent the jury from thinking that the binding wand was too dangerous and the product could not be put on the market.

"Oh my God, how could this happen?"

"Why is she carrying a crystal ball? Who is she contacting?"

"How come she has a crystal ball? Weren't all the crystal balls confiscated? Who gave it to her?"

Professor McGonagall's reaction was quick, and the reaction on the scene was even quicker, as the scholars were all attracted by the equipment on the witch.

The witch has fallen into a coma due to the effects of the paralyzing slime.

The crystal ball she had hidden in her sleeve rolled to the ground, flashing a burst of light. It was obvious that the witch had been in contact with someone outside the crystal ball before she fell into a coma.

A wizard in a black cloak appeared in front of them. The wizard seemed to have sensed something, raised his head slightly, and raised his middle finger to them in a provocative manner.

He showed the Death Eater mark on his wrist! (End of this chapter)