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Bab 139: Chapter 139: The New Wizard Spirit

Lockhart's Office

On the large desk, a black notebook lay half-opened in the middle. A faint golden light emitted from the open page, as if it were showing something.

Opposite the desk, Lockhart was leaning back in his chair, his chest rising and falling gently, as if he were sleeping soundly.

Suddenly...

Buzz!

The black notebook shook slightly, and a transparent figure emerged from it, floating in mid-air. Lockhart's soul had returned to the real world from the Horcrux notebook. After looking around for a second, he glanced at his body and pounced on it.

"Ah..."

The moment his soul entered his body, it was like water blending with milk. Lockhart felt a sense of relief and subconsciously let out a scream. After opening his eyes and moving his shoulders, he focused on the black notebook again, a faint light emitting from its pages, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile.

Tom, this fragment of soul, was a typical person who liked to use others for his own benefit. Even though he knew he had signed a contract, Tom was still preparing to set a trap for him. Hopefully, this lesson would serve as a reminder.

Lockhart thought about Tom's mention of the stone statue left by Salazar Slytherin. It seemed necessary to investigate it, as it might yield valuable insights.

Now, as his own plan was beginning, obstacles had arisen. He was just about to recruit some research assistants, and they hadn't even been listed in the Daily Prophet yet. The school board was already trying to suppress it in advance and even wanted to directly plunder the results.

It was conceivable that when the special characteristics of the new magic system were truly exposed later, especially the one that did not rely on magical blood, it would directly stimulate the sensitive nerves of the pure-blood families. Thinking about the resistance he would face then, Lockhart knew it would be fierce.

Although he felt a little stressed, he didn't care too much. This was the wizarding world, different from the modern world of his previous life. While the influence of pure-blood families in the wizarding world spread across all fields like spider webs, for wizards, the most important thing was... strength!

Since Voldemort could rely on great strength and fear to intimidate the entire wizarding world, then he could do the same. What was the matter? Could Voldemort do something he couldn't?

If it really came to that point, when he gained greater strength in the Marvel world, all obstacles he encountered would be eliminated. Of course, relying solely on strength to act recklessly was a strategy that ultimately belonged to the lower class. He wanted wizards to devote themselves to the new magic system from the bottom of their hearts. So, he still had to proceed step by step. Difficulties were just a key link in forging the spirit of a new wizard.

After thinking for a moment, Lockhart waved his wand, put the notebook back into the wooden box, and put it away. Then he started to prepare lessons. There was only one lesson today. After finishing it, he could start preparing to enter the Chamber of Secrets. He had not forgotten the horror of the basilisk in the chamber.

Filch's Cottage at Night

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

Filch, with his old face and stooped body, was waving his wand and casting the simplest levitation spell on the leaves on his desk. For the past few days, whether day or night, as long as he had nothing to do, he would close his eyes and start meditating. Fortunately, the meditation method itself had a restful effect, so Filch did not feel tired.

The reason he was so engrossed was that, even though he knew there was a young wizard wandering at night, he didn't care anymore. His successful meditation had given him hope. He could feel the magical fluctuations in the air, or the energy particles mentioned in the meditation method. Although he was still unable to cast any spells, the colorful energy particles gave him hope of performing magic.

Therefore, once he was free, he would follow the instructions on the parchment, constantly capturing energy particles to transform the nature of his mental power. At the same time, through runes, he converted it into magical power, laying the foundation for casting spells.

To verify whether he could cast a spell, every night he would try the simplest spell—the levitation charm—based on the knowledge he had learned in his previous class! Although he had not succeeded even once, he kept telling himself that it would happen soon.

Even though his arms were very sore, he did not stop waving the wand.

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

Suddenly...

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

As Filch shouted the levitation spell again, the tip of the wand flashed slightly and then disappeared. The leaves that were spread out on the table trembled slightly and slowly floated up, then fell down again!

Filch, who had been observing the leaves, trembled with excitement at this scene. Immediately afterward, his voice chanting the spell became more powerful, and the intensity of waving the wand increased, revealing his inner excitement.

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

This time, he recited ten levitation spells with no improvement. However, when he recited the spell seventeen times...

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

The wand flashed again, the leaves swayed slightly, and then began to slowly float upwards. Seeing this, Filch quickly stabilized himself and stared closely at the floating leaves. He kept chanting in his mind: "Float, float, float."

Maybe it was because Filch's willpower was too strong, or maybe his resonance with magic was stronger this time. The leaves did not fall again but slowly floated upwards. Although the speed was very slow, in Filch's eyes, it was hope. He, a squib, could finally work magic.

Night, Malfoy Manor

Today, Malfoy Manor was different from usual. It was brightly lit, as if welcoming important guests. The view went deep into the manor, where a long dining table was set. A large amount of steaming food was placed on it, and Lucius Malfoy sat at the head. On both sides of the dining table were members of the Hogwarts School Board.

This dinner party, or more appropriately, this meeting, was organized by Lucius.

"Ahem."

After seeing everyone gathered, Lucius, who was sitting at the head of the table, coughed lightly. When he saw everyone's eyes turn towards him, he slowly spoke.

"Members of the school board, I believe you all know the purpose of inviting you here tonight. Although Dumbledore rejects our request, it does not mean that we have lost our right to divide this pie. We still have many opportunities."

"This time, we must let Dumbledore know that in the British wizarding world, nothing he wants to accomplish can be achieved without our pure-blood families."

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Bab 140: Chapter 140: The Promotion of the New Magic System Begins

Morning, Lockhart's Office

The golden sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a warm glow over the entire office. Lockhart sat leisurely, holding a magic book and reading it with interest. Sunny, the Golden Snidget who had just finished exercising, took a sneaky look at Lockhart. Seeing that the Keeper didn't notice him, he cautiously walked towards the office door.

When he was close to the door, he turned around to check the distance from the Keeper. Satisfied, he flapped his wings quickly and teleported through space. In an instant, a golden light flashed, and Sunny disappeared from the office.

Lockhart, who was mentally sharp, noticed this but let Sunny leave. The morning exercise was complete, and the next round was scheduled for the afternoon. As long as Sunny was safe, he didn't mind. After spending time with Sunny, Lockhart understood his temperament. Sunny was greedy and active, similar to a child's personality.

Raising children, according to his experience, required a balanced approach—neither too loose nor too strict. Setting goals and daily tasks helped develop good habits and influenced character and actions positively. He didn't have much time to care for Sunny himself, and although Hagrid seemed like a good caretaker, his temperament made Lockhart hesitant. Hagrid might overfeed Sunny, turning him into a fat version of the Golden Snidget. So, for now, he took care of Sunny alone.

While he was reading leisurely, there was a sudden knock on the window. Lockhart turned his head and saw an owl. Seeing the newspaper hanging from the owl's chest, Lockhart's lips curled up in a smile. He quickly opened the window, fed the owl some food, took the newspaper, and opened it expectantly.

The first thing that caught his eye was a huge black headline and a slowly changing picture. The picture was one of him winning the "Wizard Weekly" Most Charming Smile Award. Ignoring the picture, Lockhart focused on the eye-catching title, and the corners of his mouth curled up.

[Squib Becomes a Wizard - Shocking News from Hogwarts]

The appearance of the report marked the official start of his marketing plan. Lockhart turned his attention to the content below.

"How to make a Squib a wizard? This has been a problem in the wizarding world for thousands of years. But after many years of research by Professor Lockhart at Hogwarts, hope has emerged."

"Professor Lockhart said that practicing meditation can allow Squibs to possess magical powers and then perform magic."

"It is said that Professor Dumbledore is very supportive of this and believes that this research will benefit the development of the wizarding world."

"Professor Lockhart mentioned that the meditation method experiment is coming to an end and only needs to be tested on a small scale before it can be promoted on a large scale."

"Therefore, 100 Squibs are now being recruited for the final test. During the testing process, all expenses incurred will be provided by Professor Lockhart. And it's guaranteed that there won't be any life-threatening danger."

After reading the entire report, Lockhart nodded with satisfaction. The Daily Prophet had done an excellent job reporting, covering all the essential points without any unnecessary embellishments. The rest depended on the public's response.

Daily Prophet, Editor's Office

Editor-in-chief Cotton sat in his office chair, looking at the opened envelope in front of him, and shook his head in distress. He knew that resolving this matter wouldn't be easy. Last time, he had chosen to delay the news release, giving pure-blood families and Hogwarts a day to communicate.

Now, looking at the report about Squibs gaining the ability to cast spells, how could he not publish it? If the communication between the two parties had gone smoothly, he would have received relevant information, making it easy to suppress the news. But since he hadn't received any, it meant that Hogwarts or Dumbledore was more determined. Therefore, he had no choice but to make it public and chose the biggest and best position to avoid offending anyone.

Even if the pure-blood families were displeased, they had been given the opportunity, but they didn't take it. Yet, being the editor-in-chief of the Daily Prophet, he faced problems again. The pure-blood families still hadn't given up and wanted him to report on the high risks regarding Lockhart's research results. Their actions made him feel cornered. Reporting this matter would make him a scapegoat, offending Dumbledore directly.

But not reporting it was also problematic. The Daily Prophet was deeply entangled with various pure-blood families. Although he was the editor-in-chief, he was helpless. How could he solve this?

Editor-in-chief Cotton kept thinking, trying to find a compromise that would shift the blame away from himself. Suddenly, Cotton's eyes lit up as he thought of someone who could stir the pot—Rita Skeeter. She could definitely cause enough trouble to distract everyone.

Thinking of this, Cotton picked up his quill and began writing.

"Dear Miss Rita Skeeter,"

Night, Hogwarts Third Floor

Lockhart cast an Invisibility Charm on himself, becoming invisible. His destination was the girls' bathroom on the third floor. This couldn't be seen by others—a professor running into the girls' bathroom would be scandalous.

Being cautious to avoid accidents, especially with ghosts and portraits around, he soon reached the girls' bathroom. Pushing the copper handle on the door, he slowly walked in and looked around. The bathroom was dark and humid, with stained walls, a waterlogged floor, peeling tiles, and dim candles.

Despite feeling slightly uncomfortable, Lockhart walked forward, focusing on a sink with a small snake pattern engraved on the side wall of the faucet. After finding the right place, he turned to the side room, aware of the ghost that always haunted the bathroom—Myrtle. If not handled well, her presence could lead to leaks.

Not only could the existence of the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets be exposed, but his own reputation would be tarnished. He had prepared for Myrtle. In the innermost compartment, he saw Ghost Myrtle sitting on the toilet, feeling sorry for herself. Lockhart gently waved his wand: "Soul Sleep!"

Instantly, a light gray mist emerged from the wand's tip, spreading around and enveloping Ghost Myrtle. The ghost didn't notice it at all. Myrtle just felt sleepier and sleepier until she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep. Seeing this, Lockhart nodded with satisfaction—the last hidden danger was resolved.

Lockhart then focused on the sink with the snake mark. He took out a dark green magic book, the Parseltongue Book he had refined earlier. After turning a few pages, he gently clicked on a word with his wand, infusing it with a bit of magic. Instantly, a hoarse, gloomy voice emanated from the book.

"Hiss. (Open)"

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