Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 128 Magical Words

  Professor Brod is a funny old man. Albert was looking forward to this invitation. Just as he was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, the door of the Defense Against the Dark Arts office opened automatically.

   Albert's hands froze in place. Knowing that this was an invitation from Professor Brod, he stretched out his hand and gently opened the door, walking into the Defense Against the Dark Arts office.

  Professor Broad has prepared cake and drinks.

   Of course, there is also a set of wizard chess.

   "Wait a moment." Professor Broad sat at his desk, staring at some parchment in front of him, not knowing what he was busy with.

   Albert didn't bother the other party, sat quietly on the sofa, made himself a piece of cake, and ate it on his own.

  Ten minutes later, Professor Broad finally finished his work, sat in front of Albert, smiled and said to him, "I heard Professor McGonagall say about you, and she is proud of you."

   "What about "Transfiguration Today?" Albert asked a little puzzled.

   "Yes." Professor Broad nodded and said, "For your age, it's very remarkable."

   Albert fell silent, suddenly not knowing what to say. In fact, he really didn't care much about this issue.

  Professor Broad noticed the astonishment and silence that flashed across Albert's face, and asked suspiciously, "You don't seem to care much?"

   "Huh?" Albert nodded a little awkwardly. In fact, he wanted to say that that bit of fame was not as beneficial to him as Garen.

   Hogwarts students don't get paid for their papers published in Transfiguration Today. Of course, the relationship has always been one of mutual benefit.

Only students who have won the Best and Most Potential Newcomer Award, "Transfiguration Today" will give a symbolic Galleon reward, and the number of Galleons is not much. More honors come from the title of Best and Most Potential Newcomer Award .

   "White moves first." Professor Broad was not discussing this topic, but made a gesture of invitation to Albert.

   Albert immediately focused and began to carefully test Professor Broad's strength. He is very aware of his situation. The level of Wizard Chess is only level one, and the level of level two is still far away.

  This level is not bad against ordinary people, but it is much worse against the international wizard chess champion.

  Actually, Professor Brod deliberately released the water in the face-to-face attack. Albert still failed to block the opponent's attack, and was killed by Professor Brod's knight within less than ten minutes.

  Although he lost the chess game, Albert benefited a lot from playing chess with Professor Broad. After the start of the second game, Albert slowed down his game to avoid some small mistakes in the first game. The two sides fought for 20 minutes, but they were finally checked to death by the opponent's queen.

   "I lost again." Albert said with emotion, "Is this the level of the international wizard chess champion? The level of wizard chess competitions must be very high."

"No, you're actually wrong. The level of wizards participating in the International Wizards Chess Competition is very average." Professor Brod took a sip of his milk tea and explained gently: "In fact, there are very few wizards who actually train in this area." Wizards, they may have some level, but that's it. In two years, you should be able to reach that level."

   "You mean... all the players participating in the International Wizard Chess Competition are amateurs?" Albert was a little taken aback.

  In fact, it is said that at the age of seventeen, people will begin to reach their peak in many aspects. Albert once suspected that this is the reason for reaching adulthood at the age of seventeen.

"Yes, in fact, there has never been a so-called professional or amateur. However, every game is like this. When you become an adult, you may also be able to participate in the International Wizard Chess Competition." Professor Broad said with a smile: "Although the prize money is not How much, but the title is still pretty good."

   "Yeah." Albert replied absently. In fact, he didn't care much about whether he was famous or not.

   "Famous, sometimes it works." Professor Broad smiled meaningfully.

  How does it sound like... well, it's a little strange.

   "What were you busy with just now?" Albert changed the subject, "Of course, if it's inconvenient..."

   "Study ancient runes." Professor Brod didn't mind at all, "Bathceda just helped me sort it out. However, I haven't touched these things for a long time, and it's quite strenuous to study them now."

   "Ancient Rune?" Albert raised his eyebrows and said, "I heard that it is an elective course for the third grade."

   "Yes, yes, an elective course for the third grade." Professor Broad nodded repeatedly.

  Albert suddenly said: "It is said that in the era of the Big Four, this kind of magic script was used to cast spells."

   "Yes, there is such a saying." Professor Broad looked at Albert, "Someone once speculated that the ancient wizards would be so powerful, which is inseparable from the ancient runes."

"Indeed... very powerful," Albert said softly: "The ancient magic of Hogwarts can last for thousands of years, in my opinion, it is a miracle. Although it may be rude to say this, I doubt whether Headmaster Dumbledore can do that too.”

"Haha, Dumbledore." Professor Broad put down the teacup in his hand, "He is recognized as the most powerful wizard of this century, and he has been the chief wizard of the Wizengamot for decades. Come on!"

   "It is rumored that the mysterious man is afraid of him." Professor Broad continued: "Well, do you know who the mysterious man is?"

   "I know." Albert nodded, "I read about his deeds in the book, it is said that the savior Harry Potter defeated the Dark Lord."

   "This matter was discussed a lot. At that time, many people thought that the Mysterious Man would be defeated by Dumbledore, but in the end he was defeated by..." Professor Brod realized that this topic should stop here. His tone paused, and he brought the topic back again: "There are many legends about the ancient runes. It is said that this is a kind of magical text, and using it to cast spells can enhance the wizard's magical power. Well, Dumbledore Lido uses them too, and he's an expert on it himself."

   "Professor." Albert said suddenly.

   "What's the matter, Mr. Anderson." Professor Broad raised his head in doubt and asked.

   "I have also learned the rune script by myself." Albert hesitated, and asked again, "But I haven't been able to feel the mysterious power of this ancient rune as I told you."

   "You have taught yourself." Professor Broad was very surprised.

   "Yes." Albert said. "Just during the Christmas holiday this year, I once taught myself the runes and could barely understand them, but...in fact, they are not as magical as you said."

   "After all, that's just a legend..." Professor Broad said softly, "However, you really brought me many surprises?"

   "Surprise?" Albert frowned slightly.

"It's nothing." Professor Brod laughed. "Actually, many wizards have learned ancient runes, but at their level, they can usually only achieve common understanding and simple application. There are no real experts in this field." There are a few."

   Albert was silent.

   After a long time, he said: "No one digs deep?"

"Dig deep?" Professor Broad shook his head and said, "For most of the people, this kind of ancient text is good as long as they can understand it. After all, no one uses it, so why waste time and effort to dig it?" What about the secret?"

   "Schoolable..."

  Professor Brod interrupted: "Hogwarts School will offer ancient rune classes, just because we don't want future generations to forget these ancient words."

  (end of this chapter)