Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 49 Professor Highmore
Facts soon proved that Ron was wrong.

Percy straightened his back, and said cautiously, "Can you tell me what this trial period means, Professor?"

"of course can."

Toby said, smiling, as if waiting for Percy to ask himself.

"You should have taken a lot of courses, Mr. Weasley. And as a freshman, Mr. Weasley, you should have learned a lot too."

"If you have compared it, you will know that magic circle is a very dangerous knowledge."

"I said very early on that ancient magic is an extremely dangerous course. Logically speaking, this course should not be taught in the first grade, even the magic circle-the danger of the magic circle is not only It only comes from the summoning of terrifying creatures I mentioned, and the terrifying changes that students themselves may face, and there is also the most basic danger-that is, when you draw the wrong magic circle, it is very likely explosive."

"This is an extremely precise knowledge that cannot tolerate any mistakes, and it is also more complicated than simply casting spells. For this reason, I have adopted a series of teaching methods. Magic circle, this is because the power caused by different bearing materials is not the same, and the consequences of mistakes can be minimized."

"Besides that, it's my strict attitude towards you. Facts have proved that this is very useful. At least it gives me hope for the continuation of the ancient magic class. You all have the ability to deal with such a complicated class."

"That's why I said, your probationary period has expired."

Ron looked at Percy in confusion, but he didn't understand a word.

But Percy couldn't help but get excited: "Then you mean, now that the trial period has come, we will have the opportunity to learn more and more complicated magic circle knowledge?"

"Indeed." Toby nodded and said, "If it was only used on parchment, I wouldn't have to spend so much effort. The magic circle has many other applications, and it even has the function of replacing a magic wand. I have seen it with my own eyes. In the Lost City of Loch Ness I mentioned in class, the wizards there hardly need a wand, and they can maintain their daily life only by magic circles. I have many guesses about this phenomenon —For example, are those wizards forced to use magic circles, as if they had to live in hiding, but there is no need to write down this part—”

He reached out and pressed Percy's quill, which was brushing and writing: "In order not to cause unnecessary trouble, as I said, these are just speculations."

"However, I can tell you some directions for the next courses."

He briefly described the application of the magic circle in the lost city, which took care of almost all aspects, and even some advanced magic circles can be automatically triggered without the wand being activated.

The more Percy heard it, the more he yearned for such a magical world. He knew very well what changes the magic circle would bring to the magical world, and he agreed with Cedric.

And Ron was getting more and more startled the more he listened—they still have so much knowledge they haven't learned?This is really killing.

After a good start, the topic was naturally drawn to Toby's adventures, that is, his archaeological life.

It's just that the way he shows it is a bit unique.

"For the attitude towards ancient magic, I always think that the most important thing is to be vigilant. And the description of ancient magic, only danger will never change."

He rolled up one trouser leg and showed Ron and Percy the scarred calf, while introducing: "See this darker skin? It's frostbite, only the necrotic To avoid spreading, I suspect that it is a fatal curse, but fortunately I reacted in time to survive."

"As for this small whirlpool-shaped scar, it is related to a desert. Once it sinks in, it will crazily absorb the water in the body, which is why it forms such a special injury."

"There are also these spots, which look like freckles, but they are actually related to some dangerous magical animals. The situation was very critical at that time. If it wasn't for Al, I would have been dead, not even the scum. There won't be any left."

Ron and Percy had never seen such a terrible calf, not only them, but even Dumbledore was silent for a long time when he treated Toby's injury.

"That's why you see this pharaoh's coffin facing the door." Toby explained after an introduction: "Because I hope everyone who comes in can remember that once the boundary of ancient magic is crossed, Death is always watching you."

"You used to work as a spellbreaker at Gringotts?" Ron asked frightenedly, trembling with fright.

"You can say that." Toby smiled, "But I prefer to call myself an archaeologist."

Ron looked at Percy: "What about Bill? I remember he was also a spellbreaker. I never knew this job was so dangerous."

"I don't know," Percy murmured.

Bill Weasley was the eldest of the Weasleys and was respected by all his siblings.

"Mom will go crazy."

"I really want to say that not all spellbreakers face this kind of risk, only in rare cases." Toby paused and asked, "But who is Bill you are talking about?"

Bill is now working for Gringotts in Egypt, where he is also a spellbreaker.But Toby didn't remember such a person at all. He was originally a top-notch spellbreaker, and he spent most of his time in the ancient ruins. He rarely had the opportunity to contact his peers, and he obtained necessary information through the goblins.

"So it is."

Toby nodded: "I don't mind writing a letter to the goblin manager of Gringotts in Egypt, and you can also contact Veil Bar. There are not many students who choose to work as a spellbreaker. Even if there are more, I can introduce them. , it's just a small favor."

The eyes of Ron and Percy looking at Toby suddenly became more respectful, and they finally realized that Professor Highmore was not that scary at all, and was even extremely approachable.You know, the two of them are just students, but Professor Highmore has helped them a lot that even Mr. Weasley can't help.

"Thank you so much!" Percy said excitedly.

Only Ron had the leisure to look at the only scar on Toby's calf that hadn't been introduced - it looked like it had been cut with a knife, sharp and sharp.

Then he asked out of nowhere.

"Severus did it, the day I called him out in Potions class."

Toby's answer startled them both.

"But you don't have to worry, Severus and I have been very good friends since we were in school, and there are always conflicts between friends, don't you think?"

"Of course!" Percy nodded subconsciously, and manually nodded twice for Ron, crossing out this part of the interview by the way.

Before leaving, Ron couldn't help asking one last question.

"Professor, why is the result of the most popular professor announced on Christmas, or in the form of a gift?"

"It was my idea because I wanted every student in the school to get a Christmas present, no matter who it was."

"Will there be people who won't get their Christmas presents? How is that possible?"

In Ron's mind, it was impossible for such a person to exist, and he even knew in advance the gift that Mrs. Weasley would give him—a sweater specially made by the Weasley family.

Percy didn't have time to stop Ron, he could only watch Professor Highmore nervously.

But Toby just smiled indifferently, but this time the smile was much more sincere than any time the two had seen before.

"That's why [I] want every student to receive a Christmas present."

"everyone."

(End of this chapter)