Long before writing Wizards as Gods, after being released from Azkaban Prison, Anton had told his classmates about these ideas in the Great Hall on the first floor of the school Castle: learning, mastering, controlling, and the supreme Innate Magic that came from the deepest desires of the heart.
Back then, Anton had also demonstrated Lumos. (Chapter 558)
It had sparked a craze throughout the school for discovering one's Innate Talent Magic. And because Anton had just introduced the concept of the Muggle Squib, the Wizarding World had taken notice of him. His Magical Theory had quickly spread beyond the school.
Its influence was widespread.
But knowing about it was one thing. Only a few could find the spell that suited them best.
Neville's guess had been right. In a Ritual Magic match like this, a contestant who had mastered a spell could easily defeat one who had merely learned it.
And that was nothing compared to the level of control.
Vanessa Baldini, from the Alchemy Cabin, was struggling to keep up in this fight. She had learned a broad range of Magic, allowing her to adapt flexibly to the complexity of real combat.
She didn't practice or think about a spell; once she learned it, she moved on to the next.
She had always been especially proud of that approach. It had often helped her win battles with ease.
She had even killed a Dark Wizard that way.
Not many people her age had killed anyone or seen blood.
But she had come from the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest to the stage of the Top 100 Tournament, where she faced countless opponents who had stood out among their peers. Her approach was no longer enough.
In the earlier rounds, her spells were often too weak, and she had