Chapter 143： Protect everything

Chapter 143: Protect them all

Easter is approaching quietly, and the professors at Hogwarts have tacitly agreed to give students a lot of holiday homework.

Perhaps, professors know that most students like to be lazy, so they use this method so that students can review their homework and avoid failing the upcoming final exam.

At Hogwarts, if your final grades are too poor, you may be repeated a grade, although this rarely happens.

“Don’t you need to review?” Li Jordan had just finished reciting the twelve uses of dragon blood. When he raised his head, he looked at Albert who was busy with his own business and couldn’t help but ask.

"I reviewed it." Albert repeated the twelve uses of dragon's blood that Lee Jordan had just recited without raising his head.

"You shouldn't ask Albert." Fred sighed after hearing this and complained, "That guy can do better than you even if he doesn't review. By the way, why do we have to review more than a month in advance? "

“I heard from Percy that Professor Broad will resign in mid-May.” George reached out to cover a yawn and looked at Albert, “Is this true?”

“Well, it’s true.” Albert nodded to indicate that it was true.

"I also heard that Professor Brod has already prepared the questions for the final exam." George's eyes suddenly flashed with excitement and he asked quickly, "You often run to Professor Brod's office, have you seen …”

"You're overthinking." Albert looked at George speechlessly, "For me, whether I peeked at the test questions or not, it's all the same. Why should I go to extra trouble and bring myself a bad reputation for peeking at the test questions? "

"That's right." Fred was feebly practicing his swing of the stick. He was not very proficient in the art of transformation, especially boasting about the transformation of species. It was difficult for him. However, I heard that this was one of the compulsory exams. one.

“It’s really disappointing. It’s a rare holiday. Can’t we just let us have a rest easily?” Lee Jordan threw the book away and moved closer to Albert. “Are you making protective bracelets again?”

“Well, the protective bracelet I made last time was not up to standard, and I’m trying to improve it.” Albert had no intention of hiding it, “I’ve learned a lot of new things recently, and I can just use them.”

"Newly learned?" Fred grasped the word keenly, "Where did you learn the advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts from Professor Brod?"

"It's the use of ancient magic words." Albert didn't pay attention to the roommates who came over and swept the wood chips into the fireplace. "Don't you do your homework? Everyone in the common room has gone back to rest, no People will interrupt your homework.”

 “No, it’s not in a hurry anyway.” George muttered.

“Don’t you do your homework yourself?” Lee Jordan asked Albert, “I rarely see you going to the library to do your homework recently, and Angelina asked about it in the afternoon.”

"He doesn't have to do it, at least the holiday homework for Transfiguration." George protested angrily, "Professor McGonagall exempted Albert from most of his homework, and he probably doesn't have to do Defense Against the Dark Arts either."

“Ah, really? Damn it, why do I have to do so much homework?” Fred complained dissatisfiedly.

The three of them became very angry when they thought about having to work hard to complete the heavy homework during the Easter holiday.

"If you can publish a paper on Transfiguration Today, you will definitely not need to write Transfiguration homework." It was Zannah who spoke. She had just finished her homework for Transfiguration class and was stretching tiredly. .

 Complaints are complaints, no matter how reluctant the twins are, they still have to do their homework, unless they want to be detained by the professors.

 If you do not do well in the exam, it will be even more difficult after you return home during the summer vacation.

 Albert is not idle at all, he also has his own things to do.

The rough protective bracelet version 1.1 was soon announced to be completed. However, the effect of the protective bracelet was still only average, and the ancient magic words engraved on it had no effect at all.

 This means it is a failure.

Albert recorded this in his "Protective Bracelet Manufacturing Manual": Version 1.1 of the protective bracelet was a complete failure. The originally intended effect was not realized. It was no different from version 1.0.

 Actually, Albert hoped that his skill panel would have an alchemy skill similar to a protective bracelet. However, his hope was undoubtedly in vain.

Perhaps the so-called protective bracelet is not an alchemical item.

Albert guessed so.

In the next few days, Albert could obviously feel that McDoug's speed in writing the manuscript had accelerated. However, the third part of the manuscript was already somewhat beyond his ability for Albert, but the content was It surprised him.

 Different from the previous ones, the third part of the manuscript is actually about the use of ancient magic scripts, about the use of spells.

The Patronus Charm is not the only ancient charm.

As if to explain to Albert, MacDoug describes a powerful protective spell in his manuscript.

　　If you translate it directly, it is - comprehensive protection.

This ancient curse is similar to the Iron Armor Curse. After casting the spell, it will form an invisible protective barrier between yourself and your opponent. This barrier is not in one direction, but protects you from all aspects and angles. .

From McDoug's description, Albert felt that he was wrapping himself up with an indestructible shield.

If the Iron Armor Spell is a spell of moderate difficulty, then "Comprehensive Protection" is undoubtedly an extremely complex and difficult spell to cast.

Albert once tried it once under the watchful eye of Professor Brod, but failed.

 In fact, Albert's attempts to use ancient magic scripts to cast spells all failed, and he once asked Professor Brod why.

Professor Broad's answer is: Your magical power is not strong enough to support these ancient and powerful spells, and your understanding and application of them is only superficial.

 Professor Brod’s eyes were extremely vicious, and he could see at a glance what Albert’s problem was, that he was inexperienced.

 No matter how talented Albert is, he cannot learn it instantly. Ancient magic is far more difficult to master than the magic used today.

Perhaps, if someone is responsible for teaching Albert, after a few more months of practice, he can master this spell.

 As a professor of Defense Against Dark Arts, Professor Broad is undoubtedly an expert in this field, but he has no intention of teaching Albert.

Both Professor Broad and McDoug think that Albert should be given a break, and after Albert absorbs the knowledge of runes, they can guide him on how to use those ancient spells.

 Being too anxious is not necessarily a good thing for a young person.

 Sometimes, people need some patience.

In Professor Brod's view, the Iron Armor Curse, which is easier to master and more practical, is undoubtedly more suitable for Albert to use.

“I suggest you continue to explore the potential of this spell, rather than sticking to those ancient spells.” Professor Brod explained, “Wizards have developed many variant spells based on the original.”

“Super strong iron armor curse?” Albert asked tentatively.

"It seems that you have studied the Iron Armor Curse." Professor Brod nodded, "This is an advanced usage."

Albert did not do research, but watched movies.

 In the Battle of Hogwarts, initiated by Professor Flitwick and completed by several professors, the nearly indestructible magical protective barrier was a highlight of that film.

“Do you know the reason why those ancient curses are not so popular now?” Professor Brod suddenly asked.

 “The rhythm is slow and the chanting time is long?” Albert raised his eyebrows.

"Yes." Professor Brod nodded, "Especially in wizard duels, the most important thing is to use magic spells flexibly. This is why the Iron Armor Curse and some simple counter-spells are favored."

“Can you use that ancient protective spell to let me take a look?” Albert suddenly asked.

Professor Broad couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, but he still didn't refuse. He raised his wand and waved it around himself.

At that moment, Albert noticed a disturbance in the air, as if there was an invisible barrier surrounding Professor Brod.

 “Can I touch it?” Albert asked.

"able."

"It's amazing." Albert stretched out his hand and pushed, and he found that there was an invisible layer blocking his palm. "However, I remember that "Total Protection" seems to be..."

"It is a magic used to protect a specific area. The use of this spell can be far beyond your imagination." Professor Brod saw Albert's thoughts and said softly, "Don't worry, you are still young and you need to learn something. There’s a lot more.”

Albert fell silent, because this was not the ancient protective spell, but it was undoubtedly more suitable for him to use now.

 Professor Brod guessed what he was thinking, which was actually not too difficult.

“By the way, here’s it for you.” Professor Broad said suddenly. He took out an invitation letter from his pocket and handed it to Albert.

 “What is this?” Albert was surprised that Professor Broad would directly give him an invitation letter.

“Obviously, this is an invitation letter.” Professor Broad said, “It is private in nature. McDoug plans to invite a few friends, all of whom are experts in ancient magic texts.”

 “Why did you invite me?” Albert was a little confused.

"Because you are now a half-expert, the youngest expert. Believe me, there will definitely be many people who will be happy to see you." Professor Broad said with a smile, "This circle has not had new blood join for too long. "

"Me, expert?" Albert was still a little confused. In his previous life, expert was not a good word, especially for experts who appeared on TV.

 To use a saying at the time, experts don’t have the time in the United States to go on TV and talk to you.

　　　For some reason, Albert felt that this was a bit unusual.

As far as he knows, wizards usually have a low status in the magical world before they reach adulthood. They are defined as fledglings, objects of protection.

 A twelve-year-old expert?

From Albert's point of view, it's actually a bit funny. It's not that he doesn't agree with Professor Brod's words, but that this is what he thinks the magical world is like.

 (End of this chapter)