Chapter 298 Runes will definitely make the wizard great again!

Durmstrang.

The cold air followed the strong wind and went through a series of strange changes, turning into snowflakes and falling on the ground.

Unlike Hogwarts, Durmstrang is located at the northernmost point of Europe. The weather is relatively cold all year round, and when winter comes, it is even more icy and snowy.

Lockhart stood in front of Durmstrang's gate, looking at Karkaroff, who was smiling and holding out his hand, and the two wizards behind him.

Without hesitation, he stretched out his hand to hold it, and said with a gentle smile: "It's a pleasure to come to Durmstrang, Principal Karkaroff."

Seeing Lockhart's attitude, Karkaroff immediately replied: "Professor Lockhart, I have long heard of your name. The founder of meditation, even in the northernmost part of Europe, you have heard of your fame."

"Durmstrang, welcome."

Then, as if joking, he said: "Professor Lockhart, I have long talked about your lectures with my students, and they have been looking forward to it for a long time."

"Haha, is it true?" Lockhart replied with a smile: "Then I have to talk carefully and try to let them all gain something."

Then Karkaroff pointed to the two wizards, a man and a woman beside him, and introduced: "Professor Lockhart, this is our transfiguration professor Terra Egram, and ancient rune literature professor Laurent. Davidson."

"Tyra is responsible for your school-related matters these days. If you have any questions, you can contact him directly."

"As for Professor Laurent, I was very excited when I heard about your arrival. I believe that you will have more common languages ​​in terms of runes."

After hearing the introduction from their principal, the two wizards hurried forward and greeted each other.

"Welcome Professor Lockhart to Durmstrang. If you have any questions, just ask me. My office is on the second floor." Tyra said with a serious voice.

Well, he is indeed a transfiguration teacher, as good as Professor McGonagall.

With his thoughts turning, Lockhart also greeted with a smile: "Okay, Professor Terra, if there are any questions later, I won't be polite."

"Professor Lockhart, I have a lot of new ideas about the runes you discovered. I hope I can communicate with you when I have time." Professor Laurent said excitedly.

"Of course there is no problem, Professor Laurent. Let's take a look at my teaching schedule for the young wizards first. Then we will make an appointment at a suitable time." Lockhart said directly: "Just in time, I have a lot of knowledge about ancient runes. Wen, I also have some doubts, we will have to talk more about it then."

"Really? That's great." Laurent welcomed Professor Lockhart's reply.

Just as he was about to say something, Karkaroff directly interrupted: "Okay, Professor Lockhart, let's visit Durmstrang first. A welcome banquet has been prepared for you in the evening."

Seeing this, Lockhart nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

Afterwards, he and Karkaroff entered Durmstrang.

As soon as we entered Durmstrang, we saw an ancient castle in the distance.

After a brief glance, I found that it was four stories high. Although it was not as big as Hogwarts, Lockhart also found that Durmstrang's grounds were more spacious.

Snow-white grassland, crystal lakes, frozen mountains, all kinds of scenes are present, rendering a beautiful picture of ice and snow.

Although it is winter, there are still a large number of little wizards playing on the frozen lake, making it very lively.

"Professor Lockhart, Lake Nerida here is named after Nerida Volkanova, the founder of the school, and the little wizards usually have it."

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Karkaroff introduced as he walked.

Soon, Lockhart followed Karkaroff into the second floor of the castle.

"Professor Lockhart, this is where you have been resting for the past few days. See what you do."

Lockhart followed Karkaroff into a room on the second floor. Looking at the quiet environment of the room, he nodded slightly, indicating that there was no problem.

"Okay, Professor Lockhart, you go to bed first. I will send someone to pick you up for the dinner in the evening."

In response, Lockhart thanked him a few words, and the group all left, as if to leave Lockhart with time to prepare for rest.

After watching everyone leave, Lockhart sat at the desk in the room, lost in thought.

Karkaroff's enthusiasm was somewhat beyond Lockhart's expectations.

After all, the other party is the principal of Demster School. Even if he is quite famous in the wizarding world, he shouldn't be like this.

Showing your courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing.

Lockhart thought silently, and then became more vigilant.

Durmstrang Great Hall.

Like Hogwarts, Durmstrang's Great Hall is usually used as the canteen for young wizards, and banquets will also be held in the Great Hall.

For example, the school welcome party and welcome banquet, etc.

The auditorium looked more grand tonight, with a large number of crystal balls hanging in the sky emitting soft light.

A two-headed eagle, a deer's head, and some Cyrillic letters are sketched on the ceiling.

It is the school emblem of Durmstrang.

The little wizards below also whispered, seeming to guess something.

As early as a few days ago, there were rumors in the school that Professor Lockhart from Hogwarts was coming to Durmstrang.

This made the young wizards who were not familiar with Lockhart gradually start to inquire about it.

Titles such as famous writer, founder of meditation, discoverer of runes, etc., all began to be circulated throughout the school.

The little wizards are looking forward to it.

However, what is surprising is that the discussion volume of these little wizards is not loud, and they are deliberately controlling their own volume.

This is of course closely related to Durmstrang's strict education.

As time passed by, the principal and professors of the school sat in their seats.

Of course, they also frequently focused their attention on a blond figure sitting on the professor's seat.

They all knew the other professors, and this newcomer, if he guessed correctly, should be Professor Lockhart from Hogwarts.

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Karkaroff, who was standing on the high platform of the auditorium, coughed a few times. The entire auditorium slowly became quiet, and all the little wizards focused on their principal.

"Dear little wizards, Durmstrang, as one of the three major magic schools in Europe, attaches great importance to the training of students."

"Committed to allowing every wizard from Durmstrang to become an elite in wizarding society."

The little wizards below, especially those who had just entered school, their eyes brightened after hearing this, as if they were attracted by the picture of the future painted by Karkaroff.

Durmstrang is the first choice for many pure-blood families to go to school, not least because they refuse admission to Muggle wizards.

It's because their education style is more rigorous and they have always been famous for cultivating wizard elites. They even have dedicated professors to teach taboo black magic.

Looking at the expressions of the little wizards, Karkaroff said solemnly.

"As a wizard elite, we not only need to master skilled spellcasting abilities, but we also need to keep abreast of the latest knowledge in the wizarding world."

"So, I specially invited Professor Lockhart from Hogwarts."

"I believe everyone has heard of Professor Lockhart, but I still need to give a brief introduction."

Speaking of which. Karkaroff paused, looked at the eyes of Lockhart sitting below, nodded slightly, and then continued.

"The meditation method pioneered by Professor Lockhart is claimed to be a miracle in the wizarding world, and the source of the miracle comes from his discovery of runes."

"I believe that runes will definitely have a place in the wizarding world of the future."

"So, as future wizard elites, I hope you can learn more about runes."

"This is also the main reason why I invited Professor Lockhart to give lectures. I hope you will gain something during this time."

Hearing this, the little wizards below applauded one after another, and fierce applause resounded throughout the entire auditorium.

Soon, as Karkaroff stretched out his hand and pressed down, all the little wizards quickly fell silent.

Seeing this, Karkaroff showed a satisfied smile, but kept his tone serious and said: "Now, I won't waste everyone's time. The rest of the time will be left to Professor Lockhart."

As he said that, he stretched out his hand to signal Lockhart and walked aside.

Seeing this, Lockhart immediately understood. He walked to the high platform above, looked at the young wizards watching below, and said gently: "Young wizards, I am Gilderoy Lockhart. You can call me Lockhart." professor."

"In the next few days, I will explain the runes to everyone."

Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!

As soon as Lockhart finished speaking, the little wizards below clapped their hands.

But soon, as the applause gradually died down, Lockhart continued to joke: "This is my first time coming to Durmstrang, and the first impression he left on me was very profound."

"However, I think the protagonist of today's banquet should not be me, but everyone. To be precise, everyone's belly."

"You said that, right?"

Hearing this, the little wizards below laughed. They felt that this professor was very interesting and not as serious as their previous professor.

When Lockhart saw everyone laughing out loud, a gentle smile appeared on his face and he said, "So, in order not to offend the protagonist of today's banquet."

"We won't talk about the long story today. We will share it with you slowly later."

"Tell me, okay?"

Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!

Hearing this, the little wizards applauded one after another, and from time to time the applause was mixed with a sound of 'ok'.

Although they were a little curious about Lockhart, they were even more looking forward to their dinner.

Seeing that the atmosphere of the banquet became lively, Lockhart showed a smile on his face, and then stretched out his hand to press down.

The young wizards quickly fell silent, and Lockhart said: "What Principal Karkaroff said just now is right, that is, in the future wizarding world, runes must have a place."

"Why am I so sure?"

Lockhart paused here and looked at the curious expressions of the young wizards.

Lockhart did not tell the answer, but asked again: "Do you know why meditation is called a miracle in the wizarding world?"

"If you have an answer, you can tell it. If you are right, I will reward you."

After Lockhart finished speaking, a young wizard stood up and said loudly: "Professor Lockhart, I know this."

"Because it allows Squib to become a wizard and break the millennium-old problems in the wizarding world."

"That's why it's called a miracle in the wizarding world."

Snapped! Snapped!

Hearing the young wizard's answer, Lockhart clapped his hands gently to show his affirmation.

At the same time, with a wave of his hand, a magic talisman slowly flew towards the little wizard from mid-air.

Lockhart then said, "The little wizard just said it right. What's your name?"

"My name is Kosi Carlo, and I come from the Carlo family." Kosi said proudly.

As a pure-blood wizard, he was very proud.

"Kesi, okay, this is the prize I give you, a magic with defensive capabilities. When you encounter danger, it will provide you with a layer of protection and reduce the danger."

After hearing Lockhart's introduction, Corsi held the amulet floating in front of him and said excitedly and gratefully: "Thank you, Professor Lockhart, thank you."

At this moment, all the little wizards had a new understanding of Lockhart.

This professor is really capable!

It's not just lip service, but it's really willing to give prizes and spend money.

Magic items, no matter how simple they are, are still worth some money.

Lockhart, seeing the envious looks on the other young wizards' faces, continued: "Kesey's answer just now was correct, but it didn't touch the essence."

"Does any other little wizard have the answer?"

This time, after Lockhart finished speaking, the little wizards looked at me and I looked at you, but no one raised their hands and stood up.

They wanted to answer and get the prize, but felt like they couldn't think of any other answer.

They thought Corsi's answer was correct.

But after a while, a little witch raised her hands and stood up.

"Professor Lockhart, I feel that it is because of meditation that Squib has the ability to continuously increase his magic and mental power."

The little witch Annika said with a hesitant voice.

She wasn't sure if it was right, but that's what her parents talked about.

Well, isn’t her parents’ thoughts hers?

After Lockhart heard this, he looked at the little witch with a smile of approval on his face.

He waved his hand again, as the magic talisman fell towards him, and praised at the same time: "This answer is closer to the essence."

"May I have your name?"

"My name is Annika, from the Greengrass family." The little witch looked at the magic amulet falling in front of her and replied with joy.

Sure enough, if you eavesdrop on your parents' conversations, you will get unexpected results.

It was really worth stealing this time.

"Annika, that's very well said." Lockhart praised again: "The meditation method is why he calls it a miracle in the wizarding world."

"That's because he can give Squib the ability to continuously increase his magic and spiritual power."

"You know, when we perform magic, the foundation is the magic and spiritual power in our body."

"Although Squib has magic blood, the magic and mental power in his body are extremely weak, and he cannot cast magic at all."

"With the meditation method, they have the possibility to become wizards."

Having said this, Lockhart paused and asked again: "Do you still remember why I said before that runes must have a place in the future wizarding world?"

This time, Lockhart did not wait for the young wizard's answer, but asked and answered himself: "Because the meditation method is derived from runes."

"Although we have magical blood, when we reach adulthood, the growth of magic and spiritual power will stagnate."

"This is inevitable."

"The meditation method can give Squib the ability to continuously increase his magic and mental power."

"Similarly, I believe that future runes and future meditation methods will allow wizards to have the ability to continuously improve their magic and spiritual power."

"That's why I think runes will definitely have a place in the future."

"The runes will definitely bring the wizarding world to a new peak."

"It will definitely make the wizard great again!"