Hogwarts: Not Even Voldemort Can Stop My Learning

Chapter 155: Pumpkin Carriage, Teapot, Little Bird

A fully grown Mandrake's leaves are longer than an adult's palm, so trying to hold one in your mouth would be a fantasy. The only option was to choose smaller, tender leaves.

However, if they were too small, they'd be easily swallowed.

"Ideally, it should cover a third of your palate, but not touch your teeth."

Professor Sprout shared the wisdom of those who came before: "The curvature of the leaf surface is also crucial. The more closely it adheres to your palate, the greater your chances of success."

Under Professor Sprout's guidance, Wade selected a leaf. Then, Professor Sprout carefully picked out five or six more leaves of similar size and trimmed them.

She soaked these leaves in a greenish herbal juice, neutralizing the Mandrake's inherent magic, then cast a preservation charm and handed all the leaves to Wade.

"You can use these leaves to practice until the full moon."

"This many?" Wade asked, surprised.

Considering the time, the full moon was only six days away. Professor Sprout had essentially given him one leaf for each day.

Professor Sprout smiled. "The beginning is always the hardest. If you haven't used up all the leaves by the full moon, consider it a success."

...

"Good afternoon, Wade."

The small Witcher bounced open the office door and said in a low, husky voice, "You're late."

Wade held up his palm, gesturing a "five."

To his surprise, the Witcher understood his meaning, frowning and saying, "Five minutes is still late."

Wade waved his Wand, and a string of golden words appeared in the air.

There was a slight incident during lunch that delayed me.

Just then, Professor Murray walked out from inside.

Wade asked using the words: Has Jerry become more lively?

"Jerry" was Professor Murray's nickname for the Witcher.

"That's the wonder of Life Alchemy," Professor Murray said with a smile. "Unlike the rigid, unchangeable pieces in Wizard's Chess, he will gradually grow, absorb more knowledge, and even his personality might change."

Wade sighed: It's like creating true life.

"That's why it's so captivating," Professor Murray said. "What happened to your voice?"

I'm practicing Animagus, Wade replied. I have a Mandrake leaf in my mouth, so it's a bit difficult to speak.

On just the first day, he had already ruined two leaves.

One was accidentally bitten when answering a question in class. A strong, bitter taste immediately filled his mouth, lingering stubbornly. It took several brushings to get rid of it.

The other was sacrificed during dinner.

Wade had initially used a Sticking Charm to adhere the leaf to his palate, but then felt a suffocating sensation and difficulty breathing.

When he tried sticking it to his tongue, speaking and swallowing became even harder, and it was more prone to being damaged.

Wade now truly understood how difficult this was.

Holding a thin leaf in your mouth without damaging it was not as easy as holding a piece of candy.

Candy could melt, or be chewed. But the leaf had to be nurtured as carefully as a baby.

Wade had no choice but to temporarily give up speaking. To that end, he had even secretly used an Notice-Me-Not Charm in class, so the professors wouldn't suddenly call on him to answer questions.

"Animagus?" Professor Murray shook his head in disapproval. "This magic is both dangerous and not very useful. After Transfiguration, you're still limited by the animal's body and can't use other Spells. Why bother practicing it?"

It's amazing enough to be able to transform into an animal! And mastering Animagus is very beneficial for learning Transfiguration, Wade replied.

Murray indulged him, saying, "Have it your way. You're always trying to learn every Spell... Do you know about the Uagadou School of Magic?"

Wade: I've heard of it. It's the magic school in Africa, and the largest of all magic schools.

Professor Murray nodded. "I haven't learned Animagus myself, but I know a few Wizard friends from Africa.

"Uagadou is particularly skilled in wandless casting and Animagus. Many of their students can transform into elephants and leopards around the age of fourteen. I can help you borrow some notes for reference."

Thank you, Professor.

"Don't thank me too soon," Professor Murray said, deliberately putting on a stern face. "Just don't come crying to me if you transform into a slug."

Wade couldn't help but laugh.

He knew that even if Professor Murray didn't approve, he would still support his decision.

If it were Professor McGonagall... Wade imagined...

"Too dangerous, Mr. Gray!" Professor McGonagall would probably say with a stern face, very severely, "This is not the kind of magic you should be dabbling in at your age!"

Or—

"Mr. Gray, what is your Animagus form? A Wizard's Animagus form and characteristics must be registered with the Ministry of Magic, otherwise it is an illegal act!"

How to put it? Professor McGonagall was a very good and upright professor, impeccable as a teacher, but she could tolerate almost no rule-breaking behavior. This made Wade hesitant to reveal some secrets to Professor McGonagall.

"Well, enough chitchat. Let's get back to today's lesson," Professor Murray said. "I assume you've completed the assignment I gave you last time?"

Wade nodded, placed his satchel on the ground, and tapped it with his wand.

A massive wardrobe appeared.

Stepping inside, a Pumpkin Carriage, without any visible means of propulsion, rumbled over. Its door opened automatically, and only began to move once both of them had boarded.

The carriage traveled along a white road. Along the sides, stately armored guards patrolled, and two cats tumbled playfully in the grass.

Their movements seemed nimble, yet their appearance had the mechanical feel of artificial constructs.

Several large brooms swept by themselves with swishing sounds, and a dustpan hopped along beside them, spilling out the rubbish it had just collected. A broom tapped it, then turned back to continue sweeping.

The carriage stopped at the edge of a forest, where a white table and two high-backed chairs sat beneath a banyan tree.

A round-bellied Teapot bowed, and two cups eagerly jumped from a plate. The Teapot poured black tea for both of them, and steam puffed out from under the lid as if happily singing.

Professor Murray picked up his teacup, drained it in one gulp, and placed the cup back on the table. The Teapot eagerly moved to pour more tea, but the professor stopped it.

Wade waved his hand, and a Little Bird landed on it. The Little Bird dipped its head and pecked at the rim of a cup, and water surged from the bottom of the cup, stopping only when the teacup was refilled.

Professor Murray smiled, pleased.

"Not bad. You completed this creation in just two weeks."

He was extremely satisfied inwardly but maintained his composure, refraining from showering his student with more effusive praise.

It's difficult to combine alchemical creations with magic, and solidifying a Magic Pattern Circuit to allow it to cast the Aguamenti Spell is even harder.

Wade stroked the Little Bird's head and said, "At least it finally succeeded."

"Alright, next, you can start trying to solidify two Magic Pattern Circuits," Professor Murray said. "Today, we'll discuss the compatibility and conflicts between alchemical materials and magic spells…"

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