Two Professors and One Headmaster

On his way to the Astronomy Tower, Dumbledore encountered many people.

The first person they encountered was Snape, whose expression was as cold and gloomy as ever, with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"That's strange. I almost thought... you would stay in the Headmaster's Office until you had approved all the documents before you left."

Seeing Snape's cold expression, Dumbledore smiled, his voice seemingly pleasant, as if he was enjoying this way of speaking.

He nodded slightly, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "That's strange. I thought you wouldn't come out. But now it seems we have the same goal?"

Snape narrowed his eyes, his expression becoming even more somber. "I just came out..."

He didn't finish his sentence, seemingly realizing the flaw in his words, then gave a cold snort and prepared to turn and leave.

Watching Snape's departing figure, Dumbledore shook his head, a smile still on his face.

As Dumbledore passed by the greenhouse, he happened to run into the busy Sprout.

"Albus, good evening!" She looked towards the Astronomy Tower. "Wizet... should be taking the first step tonight, right? Has something gone wrong?"

"Pomona, good evening!" Dumbledore. "If any problems arise along the way, Wizet should consult Minerva immediately."

"That's true, she's a good kid who doesn't cause any trouble." Sprout. "With Minerva watching over her, nothing will happen to Wizet."

"Yes." Dumbledore nodded, glancing at the flowerpots behind Sprout. "They're growing really well."

"If I remember correctly... this is the time when Mandrake are most curious and the most difficult to grow."

"Of course." Sprout. "The Mandrake are very sensitive now; they won't miss the chance to experience such a beautiful full moon."

"If I don't move them out and let them bask in the moonlight, they'll probably start making a fuss, which would be even more troublesome."

Upon entering the Astronomy Tower, Flitwick was much faster than him and was already climbing the tower's stairs.

Dumbledore quickened his pace and came to Flitwick's side. "Filius, good evening."

"Albus, good evening!" Flitwick nodded in response. "It's quite strange. With Wizet's talent, he shouldn't have any problems on such a nice day!"

Dumbledore murmured, "Perhaps it's our fault; he's taken a bit too big a step."

"Yes! You're all very attentive!" Flitwick exclaimed, then changed the subject, "If this continues... he might just be kidnapped by you!"

Dumbledore help but chuckle. "At least there's no rule about 'changing houses.' I've been the headmaster for quite a few years now, so I can guarantee that."

"Of course I know! But seeing what you've done, I feel like I need to step up my game too." Flitwick waved his hand.

"He always gives me gifts, whether it's Christmas or summer vacation. I feel really bad if I don't do something in return!"

The two finally reached the top of the Astronomy Tower and saw Professor McGonagall maintaining the Weather Charm. Moonlight shone on Wizet, as if coating her with a layer of shimmering gauze.

"It seems to be a matter of the soul..." Dumbledore some emotion. "This step... is bigger than I imagined!"

Flitwick nodded in agreement. "However, such Weather Charm shouldn't be enough to block out the moonlight. The weather tonight is just too perfect!"

Dumbledore. "What a strange sight. You seem to need some help?"

Flitwick also sprang into action, running quickly to Professor McGonagall's side, grabbing the wand from his sleeve.

Unlike Professor McGonagall, who pointed his wand at the night sky, he pointed it at the distant Black Lake and then raised it high.

"Wingardium Leviosa!"

The Black Lake seemed to boil instantly, with countless water droplets splashing and scattering, turning into a vast expanse of mist.

Under the effect of the Levitation Charm, a vast expanse of water mist shot into the sky, merging with the clouds gathered by Professor McGonagall, and the entire Hogwarts instantly darkened.

"A very beautiful Levitation Charm," Dumbledore exclaimed. "It's just that those Mandrake might be a bit uncomfortable; they were only just exposed to the moonlight, and now they're gone..."

Just as Flitwick began chanting, Wizet noticed that the speed at which the light was receding was slowing down further, but it still hadn't stopped.

Dumbledore noticed this as well. He took the center position, held his wand in his hand, and with a hum of his lips, he had already released the magic.

In an instant, everything around seemed to be moving backward.

Both the Hogwarts Castle in front of them and the night sky obscured by dark clouds in the distance were moving away from them.

"A very beautiful Undetectable Extension Charm," Professor McGonagall said. "If this still doesn't work, then we'll really have to try it another day."

Dumbledore extended the Astronomy Tower, although to outsiders the Astronomy Tower appeared unchanged.

However, from a magical perspective, the Astronomy Tower is already far removed from Hogwarts and the night sky, at an extremely great distance.

In this way, the magic bestowed by moonlight will be further weakened.

The combined release of the two professors and the principal gave Wizet a dreamlike feeling.

Thanks to the nourishment from the grassy liquid, although he was a little dizzy, it did not affect his thinking at all.

As the magic of the moonlight weakened further, the Mandrake leaves finally left the Soul Maze.

The edges of the Mandrake leaf curl up, constantly converging towards the veins, transforming into an extremely thin needle.

Wizet was in a strange state of mind, his consciousness existing between his soul and body. He could not only feel the needle-like leaves, but also the sensation of the leaves touching his mouth.

The Soul Maze emitted a soft light, as if drawn by the leaves of the Mandrake, constantly releasing the beautiful emotions hidden within.

This "release" is not one-way; the leaves of the Mandrake are also "releasing".

Through this curled-up form, it releases its own Magic Circuit and establishes a connection with the Soul Maze.

As Wizet savored the wondrous process, a flash of inspiration struck him, reminding him of the Potions Class he had recently attended.

In that Potions Class, he saw the Magic Circuit of a young Mandrake leaf through his Magic Eye—

It was a complex pattern, like nails, and it was slowly exchanging and communicating with the tuber.

The same exchange and communication, how similar is it to the situation he is facing now?

The Mandrake leaf establishes a connection with the Soul Maze, and the Soul Maze, in turn, conveys beautiful emotions...

The nourishment from all those grassy liquids he had previously received was now Wizet freely within him, giving him a sense of sudden enlightenment and a deeper appreciation of the power of the Magic Eye ...