Chapter 128： magical words

Chapter 128: Words with magic

Professor Broad is a funny old man. Albert is looking forward to this invitation. Just when 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 hand froze in place. He knew that this was Professor Brod's invitation, so he reached out and gently opened the door, walked into the Defense Against the Dark Arts office.

 Professor Brod has prepared cakes and drinks.

Of course, there is also a arranged wizard's chess game.

"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 did not disturb the other party, sat quietly on the sofa, got himself a piece of cake, and ate it by himself.

 Ten minutes later, Professor Broad finally finished his business, sat down in front of Albert, and said to him with a smile, "I heard Professor McGonagall tell you about you, and she is proud of you."

 “What about ‘Transfiguration Today’?” Albert asked a little doubtfully.

"Yes." Professor Broad nodded: "For your age, this is very impressive."

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

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

 “Um?” Albert nodded awkwardly. In fact, he wanted to say that that little bit of fame was not as beneficial to him as galleons.

Hogwarts students are free of charge for publishing papers in Transfiguration Today. Of course, the relationship has always been mutually beneficial.

Only students who win the Best and Most Potential Newcomer Award will be given symbolic Galleons by "Transfiguration Today". The number of Galleons is not large. More honors come from the title of the Best and Most Potential Newcomer Award. .

 “White moves first.” Professor Broad was not discussing this topic, but made a gesture of invitation towards Albert.

 Albert immediately focused his attention and began to carefully test Professor Brod's strength. He knew his situation very well. The level of wizard chess was only level one, and he was still far away from level two.

This level is fine against ordinary people, but it is much worse than the international wizard chess champion.

 In fact, in the face-to-face attack, Professor Brod deliberately let the enemy go. Albert still failed to block the opponent's offensive. He was killed by Professor Brod's knight in less than ten minutes.

Although he lost in the chess game, Albert benefited a lot from playing chess with Professor Brod. After the start of the second game, Albert slowed down his chess speed to avoid some minor mistakes made in the first game. The two sides fought for twenty minutes, but were finally checkmateed by the opponent's queen.

“We lost again.” Albert lamented, “Is this the level of an international wizard chess champion? The level of wizard chess competition must be very high.”

"No, you are actually wrong. The level of wizards participating in the international wizard chess competition is very average." Professor Brod took a sip of milk tea and explained gently: "In fact, there are very few people who actually train in this area. Wizards, they may have some level of skill, 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 suddenly a little surprised.

In fact, it is said that people begin to reach their peak in many aspects at the age of seventeen. Albert once suspected that this was the reason why he became an adult at seventeen.

"Yes, in fact, there has never been a so-called professional or amateur. However, every competition is like this. When you become an adult, you may also participate in the International Wizarding Chess Competition." Professor Broad said with a smile: "Although there is no prize money How much, but the title is pretty good.”

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

 “It’s famous, and sometimes it works.” Professor Brod smiled meaningfully.

 Why does his words sound like... well, it's a bit strange.

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

“Studying ancient magic texts.” Professor Broad didn’t mind at all. “Bathcida just sorted it out for me. However, I haven’t been exposed to these things for a long time, and it’s quite strenuous to study them now.”

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

“Yes, yes, it’s an elective course for the third year.” Professor Brod nodded repeatedly.

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

"Yes, there is such a saying." Professor Broad looked at Albert, "Some people once speculated that the ancient wizards were so powerful, which was inseparable from the ancient magic script."

"Indeed... very powerful," Albert said softly: "The ancient magic of Hogwarts can be maintained for thousands of years. In my opinion, it is a miracle. Although it may be rude to say this, I doubt whether Principal Dumbledore will And be able to do that.”

"Haha, Dumbledore." Professor Brod put down the teacup in his hand, "He is recognized by everyone 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, you know who the mysterious man is, right?”

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

"This matter was much discussed. At that time, many people thought that the mysterious man would be defeated by Dumbledore, but he was defeated by..." Professor Broad realized that this topic should end here. His tone paused, and then he brought the topic back up: "There are many legends about the ancient magic text. It is said that it is a kind of magical text. Using it to chant spells can enhance the magic power of wizards. Well, Dumble Lido also uses them and is an expert in them himself.”

 “Professor.” Albert suddenly said.

"What's the matter, Mr. Anderson?" Professor Brod raised his head in confusion and asked.

"I have also learned runes by myself." Albert hesitated for a moment, then asked, "But I didn't feel the mysterious power of this ancient rune as you said."

 “You taught yourself.” Professor Broad was very surprised.

 “Yes.” Albert said. "Just during this year's Christmas vacation, I taught myself runes and was barely able to read them, but... in fact, they are not as magical as you said."

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

 “Surprise?” Albert frowned slightly.

"Nothing." Professor Brod smiled, "Actually, many wizards have learned ancient magic texts, but at their level, they can usually only achieve ordinary understanding and simple application. In fact, there are no real experts in this field. A few."

 Albert was silent.

 After a long time, he said: “No one dug deeper?”

"Dig deep?" Professor Brod shook his head and said, "For most people, as long as they can understand this ancient text, it is good. After all, if no one uses it, how can they waste time and energy digging it? Where’s the secret?”

 “But the school…”

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

 (End of this chapter)