The Four Stages of a Wizard's Enemies

"Constructing the Modern Magical System marked a major turning point in the history of magic..."

As Aunt Ilsa drove everyone to the airport, Uncle Lupin took the opportunity to give the two youngsters a lesson.

"Anna, Anton, why do you think that is?" Lupin asked with a smile.

Anna thought for a moment. "It used to be called witchcraft, and now it's called magic. It sounds less gloomy."

Anton hesitated. "It probably has to do with a comprehensive reform of the school curriculum, which made magic easier to understand and learn."

"Those aren't the main point." Lupin shook his head.

When he saw their curious looks, he explained without hurry, "It's because wizards' enemies have changed!"

"So the focus of magical studies and their practical applications changed along with them."

"In modern times, wizards' enemy was Muggles. The Witch Hunt was rampant back then, which led to improvements to the Memory Charm and the invention of the Muggle-Repelling Charm."

"Today, wizards' enemy is Dark Wizards. That's why we have the title of Dark Lord. To wizards in modern times, that would have been unthinkable, because Dark Wizards were actually the main force resisting Muggles back then. They were great heroes."

"But in ancient times..."

Lupin held up three fingers. "Ancient Wizards had three main enemies: Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Plants, and Dark Magic Creatures."

"Any Fantastic Beast or Fantastic Plant that we take for granted today would have killed countless people in ancient times."

"Remember, I mean all humans, both wizards and Muggles. That's why wizards were heroes to human villages back then. Although they were scorned by the prevailing values of the time, villagers actually accepted wizards until the Church and the kings launched the Witch Hunt."

"Wow," Anton exclaimed. He suddenly looked at Lupin thoughtfully. "You said all humans,