#175 - Dumbledore's help
Munn was already known to Madam Pince, the librarian.
Due to the unique nature of ancient magic, the professors would not agree to lend books on ancient magic to first-year little wizards.
However, Munn really needed to consult materials on ancient magic now, and he could feel that Professor Flitwick was in a very good mood.
Of course, to prevent Professor Flitwick from refusing, Munn might need to use a more tactful approach.
Thinking of this, Munn suddenly became a little reluctant to speak.
"Professor, your suggestion is actually very detailed. I think if I follow the methods above, I will definitely achieve good results."
"Of course!"
Professor Flitwick's smile became even more obvious.
In his opinion, although Munn was only a first-year little wizard, he was far more accurate in mastering spells than the older students.
Now that he had provided this detailed training suggestion, he would definitely be able to achieve good results in the competition.
Perhaps his suggestion would help Munn make greater achievements in spells, and maybe he could even cultivate a genius wizard in spells.
Thinking of this, Flitwick felt a little excited.
The sense of accomplishment of cultivating a genius wizard, in his opinion, was more proud than the champions of those dueling competitions.
However, Munn's next words poured a bucket of cold water on the professor's heart.
"Professor, but this suggestion is a bit too complicated. If I really follow the methods above, it will definitely delay my study of other courses."
"How could it be? This is what I..."
Professor Flitwick wanted to argue, but suddenly he couldn't continue.
This suggestion condensed his more than ten years of dueling experience, as well as his more than twenty years of continuous summary at Hogwarts.
Although he didn't want to admit it, looking at the length of this scroll, Flitwick knew that for an 11-year-old little wizard,
maybe... really... indeed... very complicated.
"Alright ~"
Flitwick sighed helplessly.
If the students were to practice according to the methods on the scroll, they would inevitably have to spend a lot of time, which would inevitably affect the little wizard's other courses.
But when he thought that the little lion he had chosen might break the spellcasting technique competition record, Flitwick was a little reluctant.
【Eleven years old!】
Flitwick's gaze was fixed on Munn, but the thoughts in his heart were chaotic and he couldn't sort them out.
When Munn saw the expression on Professor Flitwick's face gradually solidify from a smile, and then slowly turn into embarrassment, he knew that the time had come.
Then he pretended to have thought of something and said with a sudden realization.
"Professor, maybe you can provide me with convenience in studying other courses, so that if I work harder,
maybe I can also implement this plan."
Hearing that Munn could actually find a solution himself.
Professor Flitwick suddenly felt that the little wizard in front of him was very considerate, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"I didn't misjudge you, Mr. Scarlett. Wizards should endure loneliness in order to break through themselves. Tell me, what convenience do you want?"
"Professor, it's actually very simple. If you can give me a note to borrow books on ancient magic from the library, that's all I need."
After hearing what Munn said, Professor Flitwick's smile froze on his face again.
"This... this is really embarrassing."
Professor Flitwick rubbed his hands and tentatively looked at Munn again.
"Mr. Scarlett, maybe you can change to another request."
", Okay, Professor."
Munn tried his best to maintain the disappointed expression on his face.
"If I can borrow information about ancient magic spellcasting gestures, I can barely accept it."
In fact, this sentence was Munn's real purpose.
He knew that very few first-year students could borrow ancient magic materials, so he could only settle for second best and choose relevant materials on spellcasting gestures.
The defensive magic 【Mirror Light Reverse Tide】from another world, Munn was actually able to cast it.
It's just that he can only cast it by imitating the movements of two captured wizards.
As for the principle, he still has a vague understanding of it.
As for the basic knowledge of spells, Munn's problem is actually not big.
By studying books on spell modification, he has now mastered a large amount of knowledge that forms the basis of modern spells, but now spells have been greatly simplified, and gestures have been completely abandoned.
So Munn can only set his sights on the spellcasting techniques of ancient magic.
"Okay, although I don't know why you are so obsessed with ancient magic, but as long as you don't touch things like spells, just gestures, I think... ·, there should be a book that is very suitable for you."
Professor Flitwick thought for a while, then picked up the quill on the table and wrote on the parchment.
《Ancient Spell Techniques: Exploring the Original Imprints of Magic》
"The gestures of spellcasting have long been abandoned by modern wizards. If you want to study them, you can only do it yourself."
After handing the borrowing slip to Munn, Professor Flitwick still said with some worry.
"I know, Professor, I will definitely practice strictly according to the suggestions on this plan."
Seeing the borrowing slip in hand, Munn couldn't help but feel happy.
He knew that these books and materials at Hogwarts actually had more reference significance for him to modify ancient magic.
Because the magic of this world also evolved from ancient magic, and after hundreds or thousands of years of wizards' efforts, it evolved into modern magic.
Now that he has these materials, all Munn needs to do is retrace the path of his predecessors.
"Okay, if you don't understand anything about spells, remember to ask me. In addition, I will check your learning progress once a month. I hope you don't disappoint me."
"Don't worry, Professor."
Being able to consult a spell master at any time is something Munn couldn't ask for.
And Munn is also very confident in the monthly checks.
After all, he now has twice as much time as others, and he is fully capable of balancing training and learning.
After the Transfiguration class on Tuesday afternoon, Munn took the borrowing slip to the library.
After seeing Munn again, Madam Pince originally wanted to refuse.
But after seeing the contents of the borrowing slip, the lady couldn't help but raise her head with some doubts.
"Wait a moment, I'm going to confirm its authenticity."
Madam Pince said, and soon left.
However, she didn't let Munn wait too long. After confirming the authenticity of the borrowing slip, she took out the book Munn wanted from the restricted book area.
"What's so special about this little wizard? The Potions professor specially wrote a book, and the Charms professor agreed to issue a borrowing slip for ancient magic. This has never happened before."
Watching Munn leave, Madam Pince fell into deep thought as she looked at his back.
The book Munn borrowed was the thickest tome he had ever seen, even exceeding the dozen or so volumes of 《Oxford Reading Tree》 that Hermione had lent him.
When Munn was holding the book and had just returned to the common room, Bungee suddenly found him.
"Chirp!" (A new friend is here!)
"New friend?"
Munn was very curious, because anyone who could be introduced so solemnly by Bungee should be unusual.
"Chirp ~" (She is very beautiful and brought a gift.)
Bung Bung said, leading Moon quickly towards the dormitory.
Moon had long known that Bung Bung possessed very strong social skills.
However, Bung Bung had many friends, but only a few that it praised as beautiful.
As far as Moon knew, only Cedric and himself had been praised like that by Bung Bung.
Curious, Moon followed Bung Bung back to the dormitory and saw a huge gray cloth-covered package on his four-poster bed, with a letter on top.
There was no one in the dormitory at this time, only Bung Bung constantly urging him.
“Chirp!” (This is a gift for you!)
Bung Bung said, pointing at the package.
“For me?”
Moon was a little curious, as he had only just learned that in this world, friends exchanged gifts for Christmas.
But with more than ten days until Christmas, Moon wasn't sure who would give him a gift.
He walked forward curiously, picked up the envelope, and opened it, finding no information on it.
Hopefully, this item can help you.
I also hope that when you are capable, you can help others.
The letter only had two short sentences, without any signature.
Moon read it back and forth several times, not knowing what the letter meant.
Bung Bung kept urging Moon to open the package quickly.
“Don't worry, I'll open it right away.”
The package was sealed very tightly.
After Moon opened it, he found a silvery-gray, shimmering object inside that looked like a liquid.
“This is?”
Moon picked it up curiously to examine it.
He found that after holding this thin, cloth-like thing in his hand, his hand was completely invisible.
“This is... an Invisibility Cloak!”
Moon had been studying alchemy recently, and the materials had introduced this magical alchemical item.
But Moon couldn't be sure yet. He draped the cloak over himself and walked to the mirror in the dormitory.
“Bung Bung, can you see me?”
“Chirp?” (Where are you?)
Seeing Bung Bung frantically searching around, Moon knew that this was indeed an Invisibility Cloak!
However, after confirming the true nature of the gift, Moon hurriedly took it off and examined it carefully in his hand.
After seeing Moon's figure again, Bung Bung also ran over, put on the cloak, and happily played with its reflection in the mirror.
Moon had asked Professor McGonagall for help and borrowed a book called "Detailed Explanation of Ancient Alchemy" from the library.
This book had a not-very-detailed introduction to the making process of the Invisibility Cloak.
“On the night of the full moon, collect the silk spun by mysterious animals, weave it into a basic fabric, and soak it in a magical potion.
Add mysterious mineral powder and the tears of various rare magical creatures to the cauldron and forge it, allowing every inch of the fabric to fully absorb magical energy.
A magician proficient in alchemy uses a special quill, dips it in magical ink, draws complex runes on the clothes, and chants spells while ensuring the magic circle takes shape.
Finally, it needs to be sealed for a long time in a specific environment to absorb the moon's magical energy before it can be truly completed.”
In this introduction, although it didn't describe the materials and process of making the Invisibility Cloak in detail, Moon knew that this thing was very valuable.
“Who would give me such a precious gift?”
Moon looked down at Bung Bung, who was still playing with the Invisibility Cloak on the ground.
“Chirp~” (No one will ever find me again~)
After getting the Invisibility Cloak, Bung Bung's first thought was about a hide-and-seek competition.
At this time, this little guy was still thinking: perhaps the title of Six-Crown Champion could be lengthened a bit.
“Bung Bung, do you know who gave the gift?”
Moon interrupted the little guy's fantasy and asked curiously.
“Chirp~” (I know, and I also received a gift.)
Bung Bung was very happy when talking about the gift.
It first looked around to make sure no one was there before reaching into the small pocket in front of its belly.
“Chirp!” (Look! Pretty, right~)
After seeing Bung Bung holding a fiery red feather in its hand, Moon knew who it was.
Dumbledore's phoenix: Fawkes.
No wonder Bung Bung said the new friend was very beautiful. The phoenix was indeed the most beautiful bird Moon had ever seen.
Since the feather came from the phoenix, then the Invisibility Cloak must have come from Dumbledore.
“Help? The Headmaster wants to help me. Could it be that he has already guessed something?”
Moon recalled the contents of the letter just now.
He did need help now. After returning to the Scarlet Moon next weekend, Moon would have to find a way to deal with the Unbeliever wizard Montoya.
Although he had prepared two solutions for this, they were not safe enough.
Now, with the addition of the Invisibility Cloak, the success rate of this matter would increase a lot.
“Should I go and thank the Headmaster?”
Thinking of this, Moon hesitated again.
Dumbledore didn't sign the letter, which made it impossible for him to guess the Headmaster's thoughts.
But looking at the Invisibility Cloak in his hand, and the phoenix feather that Bung Bung was still holding in its arms, Moon knew that this gift was really too precious.
Moon only knew before that phoenix tail feathers could be used to make wand cores, and the wands made would be of a very high level.
But after reading the books on alchemy, he knew that phoenix feathers could do more than just make wands.
The tears of this magical bird were a very powerful healing material, and its feathers also had this effect.
Moreover, phoenix feathers were also a very good magical medium, and the magical runes written with it would be very powerful.
Not only that, phoenix feathers could also be used to make various accessory-like alchemical items, and it had a very powerful protective function.
Moon even saw in the book that some magicians speculated that phoenix feathers could carry wizards and teleport them over long distances, ignoring any magical barriers.
“Bung Bung, this gift is too precious, did you give a return gift?”
Although Moon knew that neither he nor Bung Bung had a gift of equivalent value, he still hoped to express his gratitude.
Especially since he didn't know who Dumbledore wanted him to help.
“Chirp~” (I forgot~)
Hearing Moon's question, Bung Bung's little claws, which were originally waving the phoenix feather, froze in mid-air.
“Okay, it seems we can only give a return gift next Christmas.”
“Chirp!” (Okay!)
Bung Bung actually liked the wizard's holidays very much. It knew that the little wizards would bring it a lot of delicious food during those days.
But Moon was more worried because he didn't know what to give the Headmaster.
Also, other people sent gifts with owls, but Moon didn't have one yet.
“Bung Bung, other people send gifts with owls, what do we do since we don't have one?”
“Chirp!” (I can do it!)
Hearing Moon's question, Bung Bung's eyes lit up, and it immediately raised its little claws, jumping and recommending itself.
“Okay, anyway, most of our friends are at Hogwarts. As for Uncle Gaia, using the school's owl should be fine.”
Moon didn't know what Bung Bung was thinking, but seeing it so enthusiastic, he couldn't refuse.
