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45.82% Marvel's Hogwarts Professor / Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Squib Filch’s Spellcasting

Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Squib Filch’s Spellcasting

The sunshine in autumn is always the most pleasant. The warm rays combined with the gentle breeze created a perfect atmosphere. On the Quidditch pitch at Hogwarts, a large crowd of wizards and Squibs had gathered. Despite the heat and the gusts of autumn wind, the air was filled with excitement and anticipation.

All eyes were focused on the high platform in the middle of the lawn, where the event everyone had been eagerly awaiting was about to begin. Suddenly, dark clouds covered the sky, causing a murmur of suspicion among the wizards. However, no one was too worried, as this was Hogwarts, and Dumbledore himself was present, sitting at the front.

Then, under everyone's gaze:

Buzz!

A pale golden light beam pierced through the dark clouds, shining directly onto the high platform. In the middle of this beam, three figures quietly emerged, walking step by step towards the platform. To everyone's surprise, a huge magic projection appeared above the sky, capturing the three figures in the light beam and displaying them for all to see.

The wizards recognized the last two figures—Professors Lockhart and Flitwick. But the person leading them was none other than Argus Filch, the caretaker of Hogwarts, which caused a stir among the crowd. They realized that Filch, known for being a Squib, was the protagonist of today's event.

As the three figures landed on the high platform, Lockhart looked at the massive magic projection in the sky and nodded in satisfaction. He waved his wand, and the dark clouds dissipated, while the pale golden light beam disappeared, leaving the projection visible to everyone in the audience. Lockhart pointed his wand at his throat and cast a silent amplification spell, ensuring his voice could be heard across the Quidditch pitch.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he began, "no, I should change my wording. Dear wizards and future wizards, welcome to this event where we will witness the solving of a thousand-year-old problem in the wizarding world."

Lockhart's voice fell, and the Squibs seated behind the audience clapped enthusiastically, their excitement palpable. The wizards were also moved by the applause, and even the pure-blood wizards at the front clapped politely.

"Today is destined to be a day remembered in the history of magic," Lockhart continued. "Because starting today, we will officially embrace the largest group in the wizarding world, the Squibs. They will enjoy the beauty of magic with us, and we will no longer have to worry about whether our children can become wizards. There will no longer be Squibs in the wizarding world; everyone has the opportunity to become a wizard."

Hearing this, many wizards and witches with families cheered, some even crying with joy. They knew the heartbreak of having a child become a Squib and were elated at the prospect of a future without that fear.

Lockhart observed the pure-blood wizards sitting at the front, noting their displeased expressions. But he didn't care; his words had successfully roused the emotions of most of the audience. He continued, "I know the reports of the past few days may have caused some wizards to wonder, but I believe that everything will change after today."

"Now, let's welcome our hero—Argus Filch."

Filch waved hello to everyone and raised his wand. Under Lockhart's conscious control, a large close-up of Filch appeared in the magic projection. Professor Flitwick stepped forward and spoke into the amplification spell.

"Filch, I believe, is known to all the wizards here. Since I became a professor at Hogwarts, I've taught countless students, and Filch has welcomed countless students. Everyone knows that Filch has always been eager to learn magic, but due to his circumstances, he never succeeded. But now, with Professor Lockhart's research and teachings, Filch can cast magic."

"Although he is old, he can now proudly say that he is a wizard." Professor Flitwick turned to Filch. "Filch, let's show everyone your magic."

Flitwick took out a small box from his space extension belt, opening it to reveal three Quidditch balls—the Quaffle, the Bludger, and the Golden Snitch. Lockhart controlled the magic projection to display the three Quidditch balls, raising anticipation among the audience.

"Wingardium Leviosa!" Filch chanted, waving his wand skillfully. A pale white light emerged from the tip of his wand and hit the Quaffle, making it float slowly. The crowd watched in awe as Filch moved the Quaffle around, their cheers especially loud from the Squibs.

Lockhart kept the projection focused on Filch, who returned the Quaffle to the box and then took out a magic broom. He mounted it, and Professor Flitwick controlled the Bludger to fly upwards. The audience watched expectantly.

Under the watchful eyes of many wizards, Filch flew up on the magic broom. Though the flight was shaky and not very high, it was a momentous occasion for everyone to see a Squib flying.

After a short flight, Filch landed the broom slowly. Lockhart turned his attention to the third Quidditch ball, the Golden Snitch, with a glimmer of expectation in his eyes.

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Chapter 160: Chapter 160: The Split of the Pure-Blood Family

The Golden Snitch is the most important ball in a Quidditch game. It is a small, golden ball about the size of a walnut, with silver wings. Its high speed and difficulty to catch make it crucial in the game, as capturing it brings a significant advantage.

At this moment, Lockhart's eyes were on the Golden Snitch. Each of the three Quidditch balls in the box had its own significance. The Quaffle demonstrated that Filch could successfully cast spells. The Bludger showed that Filch could use magic items. And now, the Golden Snitch...

Lockhart turned his gaze to Filch, who waved his wand, drawing light golden lines in mid-air. Slowly but powerfully, a simple rune pattern formed, floating in the air. The wizards watching were puzzled, unsure of what Filch was doing. But as the runes were completed, a pale golden energy shield appeared out of thin air.

Simultaneously, Professor Flitwick released the Golden Snitch, controlling it to fly around the runes. The Golden Snitch flew within the energy shield, trapped by the magical barrier. This unique way of casting spells, coupled with the distinct spellcasting effects, surprised many wizards. Most were accustomed to loudly chanting spells, and seeing rune patterns being used was rare. Only some powerful wizards or pure-bloods could perform similar magic.

Under everyone's gaze, the light golden energy shield disappeared, and the Golden Snitch returned to the box. Lockhart, standing on the high platform, used magic to amplify his voice, ensuring it reached the entire Quidditch pitch.

"Wizards and future wizards, you have seen that Filch is no longer a Squib. He has become a wizard. In the future, more Squibs will cast spells, ride broomsticks, and become wizards like Filch. I believe that the word 'Squib' will disappear completely in the near future. Our families and friends will all have the chance to become wizards if they are willing to work hard."

The Squibs in the audience were more excited than ever, shouting and screaming with joy. Some even cried with excitement, as if a terminally ill patient had suddenly received news of a cure. The excitement was palpable.

Lockhart continued, "Seeing this, there should be no doubt about the authenticity of my research results. Next, we will randomly select some wizards and future wizards in the audience. If you have any questions about my research, feel free to ask."

He waved his wand, and a pale golden light beam appeared in the sky, moving through the audience. The wizards eagerly awaited its landing on them. The beam eventually stopped on a middle-aged wizard.

"Congratulations. What question do you have?" Lockhart asked, amplifying the wizard's voice.

"Professor Lockhart, how does this method turn a Squib into a wizard? Is it useful for wizards too, or only for Squibs?"

"Of course it helps," Lockhart replied. "The method I studied is called meditation. In short, it enhances mental power and magic through meditation. Squibs become wizards after meditating. Wizards can also improve their mental and magical power through this practice. It's most helpful for Squibs, but beneficial for wizards too."

Understanding dawned on the audience. Lockhart nodded with satisfaction. All problems were within control.

The light beam moved again, landing on a young Squib. Lockhart asked, "What's your question?"

"Professor Lockhart, I am a Squib. Can this method of turning a Squib into a wizard be popularized? Will it cost a lot of money?" the Squib asked anxiously.

The question brought many back to reality, all looking to Lockhart for his answer.

"Of course," Lockhart replied decisively. "I believe that research should benefit the majority of wizards, not just a few. So, I can clearly say it can be popularized and won't cost too many galleons. If you have talent and work hard enough, you can gain magic power for casting spells without spending any money."

The Squib nodded excitedly, expressing gratitude. Lockhart smiled, comforted him, and continued to move the light beam.

This time, it fell on a pure-blood family member—Hanson Avery, whose son was in Slytherin House. He was also a pure-blood wizard Lockhart had met at the Blackstone Auction.

"Professor Lockhart, what was the magic Filch cast at the end? Why is it different from what we have learned before?"

Lockhart replied, "The magic Filch cast was my own creation, similar in principle to the meditation method. It's a magic paired with meditation, usable by both Squibs and wizards who practice meditation."

"In that case, Professor Lockhart, if I let my children join your experiments as research assistants, will you teach them these meditation methods and matching magic?" Hanson Avery asked again.

His question drew the attention of many pure-blood families and caused some dissatisfaction. A pure-blood family publicly offering their child as a research assistant implied strong support for Lockhart's methods.

Hanson knew the other pure-blood families' thoughts but ignored them, focusing on reviving his family's prestige. Lockhart responded in an enticing tone, "Of course, I can promise all wizards here that as my research assistants, not only will there be no danger to their lives, but I will also fully teach them meditation methods and various self-created magics. They will receive the same treatment as Hogwarts students."

"I have even discussed with Principal Dumbledore the possibility of arranging for them to enroll in school, take exams, receive certificates, and find jobs like wizards or become Aurors after graduation. Let them be the first batch of lucky ones in the new era."

The announcement caused a stir among the audience. The prospect of transforming Squibs into wizards, providing them with equal opportunities, and the potential support from pure-blood families signaled a significant shift in the wizarding world.

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