Hogwarts Archaeologist Toby

Ron was soon proven wrong.

Percy straightened his back, and said cautiously, "Can you tell me what this trial period means, Professor?"

"of course can."

Toby said, smiling, as if waiting for Percy to ask himself.

"You should have taken a lot of courses, Mr. Weasley. And as a freshman, Mr. Weasley, you should have learned a lot too."

"If you have compared it, you will know that magic circle is a very dangerous knowledge."

"I have said very early on that ancient magic is an extremely dangerous course. Logically speaking, this course should not be taken in the first grade. Even the magic circle - the danger of the magic circle is not only Not only does it come from the summoning of terrifying creatures I mentioned, and the terrifying changes that students themselves may face, but there is also the most basic danger-that is, when you draw the wrong magic circle, it is very likely that you will explosive."?

"This is an extremely precise knowledge that does not allow for any mistakes, and it is more complicated than simply casting a spell. To this end, I have adopted a series of teaching methods. For example, at the beginning, I only asked you to carve on parchment. The magic circle, because different carrying materials have different powers, can minimize the consequences of mistakes."

"Besides that, it's my strict attitude towards you. Facts have proved that this is very useful. At least it gives me hope for the continuation of the ancient magic class. You all have the ability to deal with such a complicated class."

"That's why I said, your probation period is up."

Ron looked at Percy in confusion, but he didn't understand a word.

But Percy couldn't help but get excited: "So, do you mean that now that the trial period has arrived, we will have the opportunity to learn more and more complex magic circle knowledge?"

"Indeed." Toby nodded: "If it was just used on parchment, I wouldn't have to put in so much effort. The magic circle has many other applications. It can even replace the wand. These I have seen them all with my own eyes. In the Lost City of Loch Ness that I talked about in class, the wizards there barely use wands and can maintain their daily lives with magic circles alone. I have made many guesses about this phenomenon. ——For example, are those wizards forced to use the magic circle, just like they have no choice but to live in hiding, but there is no need to record this part——"

He reached out and pressed Percy's quill, which was brushing and writing: "In order not to cause unnecessary trouble, as I said, these are just speculations."

"However, I can tell you some directions for the next courses."

He briefly described the application of the magic circle in the lost city, which took care of almost all aspects, and even some advanced magic circles can be automatically triggered without the wand being activated.

The more Percy heard it, the more he yearned for such a magical world. He knew very well what changes the magic circle would bring to the magical world, and he agreed with Cedric.

Ron, on the other hand, became more and more frightened as he listened - do they still have so much knowledge that they haven't learned yet? This is really fatal.

After a good start, the topic was naturally drawn to Toby's adventures, that is, his archaeological life.

It's just that the way he shows it is a bit unique.

"As for the attitude towards ancient magic, I always believe that the most important thing is to remain vigilant. And when describing ancient magic, the only thing that never changes is danger."

He rolled up one trouser leg and showed Ron and Percy the scarred calf, while introducing: "See this darker skin? It's frostbite, only the necrotic To avoid spreading, I suspect that it is a fatal curse, but fortunately I reacted in time to survive."

"As for this small whirlpool-shaped scar, it is related to a desert. Once it sinks in, it will crazily absorb the water in the body, which is why it forms such a special injury."

"There are also these spots, which look like freckles, but they are actually related to some dangerous magical animals. The situation was very critical at that time. If it wasn't for Al, I would have been dead, not even the scum. There won't be any left."

Ron and Percy had never seen such a terrible calf, not only them, but even Dumbledore was silent for a long time when he treated Toby's injury.

"That's why you see this pharaoh's coffin facing the door." Toby explained after the introduction: "Because I hope everyone who comes in can remember that once the boundaries of ancient magic are crossed, Death is always watching you."

"Your previous job was as a curse-breaker at Gringotts?" Ron asked frightenedly, trembling with fear.

"You can say that." Toby smiled, "But I prefer to call myself an archaeologist."

Ron looked at Percy: "What about Bill? I remember he was also a spellbreaker. I never knew this job was so dangerous."

"I don't know either," Percy muttered.

Bill Weasley was the eldest of the Weasleys and was respected by all his siblings.

"Mom will go crazy..."

"I really want to say that not all curse breakers face this kind of risk, only in rare cases." Toby paused and asked: "But who is the Bill you are talking about?"

Bill is now working for Gringotts in Egypt, and he is also a curse-breaker. But Toby didn't remember such a person at all. He was originally a top curse-breaker. He spent most of his time in ancient ruins and rarely had the opportunity to contact his colleagues. He obtained the necessary information from goblins.

"So it is."

Toby nodded: "I don't mind writing a letter to the Goblin Master of Gringotts in Egypt. You can also contact the Veil Bar. There are not many students who would choose to work as a curse breaker. Even if there are more, I can introduce them. , it’s just a small favor.”

Ron and Percy suddenly looked at Toby with much more respect, and they finally discovered that Professor Highmore was not that scary at all, and was even extremely approachable. You know, the two of them are just students, but Professor Heimer has done them a big favor that even Mr. Weasley can't do.

"Thank you so much!" Percy said excitedly.

Only Ron had the leisure to look at the only scar on Toby's calf that hadn't been introduced - it looked like it had been cut with a knife, sharp and sharp.

Then he asked out of nowhere.

"Severus did it when I called him out in Potions class that day."

Toby's answer startled both of them.

"But you don't have to worry, Severus and I have been very good friends since we were in school, and there are always conflicts between friends, don't you think?"

"Of course!" Percy nodded subconsciously, and manually nodded twice for Ron, crossing out this part of the interview by the way.

Before leaving, Ron couldn't help asking one last question.

"Professor, why are the results of the most popular professor announced on Christmas, or in the form of a gift?"

"It was my idea because I wanted every student in the school to get a Christmas present, no matter who it was."

"Will there be people who won't get their Christmas presents? How is that possible?"

In Ron's mind, it was impossible for such a person to exist, and he even knew in advance the gift that Mrs. Weasley would give him—a sweater specially made by the Weasley family.

Percy didn't have time to stop Ron, he could only watch Professor Highmore nervously.

But Toby just smiled indifferently, but this time the smile was much more sincere than any time the two had seen before.

“That’s why [I] want every student to receive a Christmas gift.”

"everyone."