I am Gryffindor!

The next few months were full of studies and experiments. Grandpa started by teaching me simple spells, always emphasizing the theory behind them, and as someone who loves magic, I gave my best to learn how to perform them.

My mother's wand helps, but it's always a challenge to use it. At first, I had to put in twice as much magic and effort for a simple cleaning spell. It was difficult, but over time, it felt like my body was adapting to the effort, and I no longer needed to use much magic, though the wand still didn't make it easy.

Grandpa said it's not yet time for us to buy a wand of my own. He said that if we reveal ourselves too soon to the world, it will attract unnecessary attention, and that he wanted to train me enough so I could defend myself from anything that might happen.

I think he might be being a bit overprotective, but I don't judge him. We only have each other, so I'll have to be patient.

He told me that in a few months, we would visit one of his friends, whom he decided to keep a mystery just to tease me. Sometimes I want to burn his shoes, but I know he would trap me on the ceiling before I even got close.

Right now, I was sitting in the living room reading a book about the fundamentals of magic. It was a basic book that could be sold for five Sickles, but this one was special. It had Grandpa's notes in it, and they were always useful.

According to Grandpa, in order for a wizard to be truly powerful and ready for anything, they must base themselves on three aspects: Will, Mind, and Body.

Will: The Creative Motor

Will is the initial and deepest impulse of magic. It is the motivational force, the pure energy that guides and directs magical power. A wizard's will is comparable to the energy source that ignites a flame; it is the intention that begins any spell, enchantment, or ritual.

Magical Function: Will is the creative essence. It is what allows the wizard to shape reality, because without a firm and clear intention, the magical act has no direction or purpose. A strong will is essential for magic to manifest effectively.

Practice: In order to exercise control over magic, the wizard must cultivate the ability to concentrate their will. Techniques of concentration and visualization are common tools to amplify the strength of will. The stronger and more resolute the will, the greater the capacity to manipulate magical energies.

Mind: The Channel and Perception

The mind is the second vital aspect. It acts as the channel through which will is expressed and organized. The mind is responsible for creating mental images, tracing paths, and understanding the dynamics of the magical universe.

Magical Function: The mind provides the structure and understanding necessary for will to manifest effectively. It interprets symbols, words, and magical gestures, and allows the practitioner to connect to the ethereal plane of magic. The mind also creates the "links" with the elemental or spiritual forces that sustain the magical act.

Practice: The wizard must train their mind to be clear, focused, and disciplined. Practices such as meditation, contemplation, and mental visualization are essential to strengthen mental control. The wizard must be able to manipulate and guide the energies they emanate through precise reasoning and sharp perception.

Body: The Instrument and Physical Channel

The body is the vehicle that executes the magical act in the material plane. It is the physical tool that connects will and mind to the physical world, serving as the conductor of magical energy to the surroundings and objects.

Magical Function: The body is not just a mere container; it is also the conductor of vital energy. Posture, breathing, and bodily gestures can amplify or direct magical energy. The body can be seen as the "physical" part of the ritual, imprinting magic onto the tangible world.

Practice: The wizard must keep their body healthy and in tune with magic. Physical exercises and breathing techniques are important. The body must be trained to perform precise actions, such as ritual gestures and the manipulation of magical tools, while maintaining balance between internal and external energies.

He also emphasizes what can happen to a wizard who disrespects these three aspects.

When there is an imbalance in the triad, magical effects can be ineffective or even harmful. If the will is weak, the spell will have no power. If the mind is confused or distracted, the execution will be inaccurate. If the body is sick or weakened, it may not be able to withstand the flow of magical energy.

Magic is a dance between the spiritual and the physical, between the internal and the external. True mastery in magic comes from the understanding and balance between these three fundamental aspects: will, mind, and body. When well-aligned, they allow the wizard to manifest their vision in the world in a powerful and effective way.

He says this is why modern wizards have fallen so far in terms of power, and that only those who truly seek this strength can free themselves from their limitations. He says that this practice was lost over time, to the point where many adult wizards cannot perform even simple spells.

 What he said was:

"The ancient wizards could shape the very earth they walked on, the climate of a continent, split the sea in half. Even Gryffindor, along with his friends, once traveled to a city facing a severe drought. With the climatic changes of the time, everything was dead; nothing grew. It was a land enveloped in death."

 "But Gryffindor and his friends didn't let that shake them. The four of them changed the entire climate to their advantage. That land, which hadn't seen rain in twenty-five years, finally saw water. Its soil, once dead, sprouted with life again, with trees growing more than twenty meters tall. To this day, that place is surrounded by magic; everything that grows there has magical essence, and its inhabitants never had to flee again."

He told me this to make me realize the difference between ancient wizards and the current ones.

For example, if you asked an adult wizard to make it rain, they wouldn't even know where to begin. It's pathetically funny.

And my grandpa is determined not to let me become one of these "pathetic attempts of wizards," and I am determined to be like my ancestor—someone who can change an ecosystem with their very will.

 I will be better than Gryffindor himself.