Trelawney has a great ability to create an atmosphere; in just a few minutes, the students were so quiet they didn't dare to breathe.
Vincent recalled the rhetoric of charlatans.
Once the atmosphere is set, the next step is to use Prophecy to increase the sense of urgency.
Trelawney leaned back in the rocking chair, her voice returning to its previous soft, indistinct tone.
"In the summer term, we begin to learn about the crystal ball—I mean, if we finish learning about the signs of fire."
Unfortunately, the school will be closed in February due to a severe flu outbreak.
I will lose my voice.
Around Easter, one of us will leave us forever.
After the three "Prophecy," there was a tense silence.
Trelawney, seemingly oblivious, straightened up and addressed Lavender, who was huddled in his chair, furious:
"Darling, could you hand me the biggest silver teacup?"
Lavender breathed a sigh of relief, got up, went to the shelf, took down a huge teacup, and placed it on the small round table in front of the rocking chair.
Thank you, darling.
By the way, the thing you fear most will happen on Friday, October 16th.
Vincent calculated the time and couldn't help but roll his eyes.
October 16th this year was clearly a Saturday, so this statement could only fool a young Britain wizard who was bad at math.
Hermione next to her had obviously figured it out as well, but she was still trying to maintain the appearance of a good student.
Trelawney's lips curled up slightly, seemingly very pleased with the students' performance.
The procedures are complete; it's time for class.
"Now, I ask you to split into pairs and each of you take a teacup from the shelf and come to me so I can fill it with tea."
Then you sit back down and drink the tea until only tea leaves remain. Use your left hand to swirl the tea leaves in the cup three times, then invert the cup onto the tray. Wait until the last drop of tea has seeped out, then hand the cup to your partner for interpretation.
She glanced at Neville, who was still shrinking back, and said, "You can refer to pages five and six of 'Unfogging the Future' to interpret the shape of the tea leaves."
I will walk among you, help you, and guide you.
"Oh, darling—" she grabbed Neville's arm as he was about to stand up.
"After you break the first teacup, could you please choose one with a blue pattern? I really love that pink one."
Vincent got up and went to the shelf, choosing a black one. Then he heard the crisp sound of porcelain breaking next to him.
It really was Neville.
He hurriedly squatted down, probably trying to pick up the shards of the teacup.
However, Trelawney, carrying a dustpan and broom, arrived first.
"Honey, if you don't mind, please take the blue one, thank you."
Vincent set the black teacup down, and as she bent down to sweep up the shards, she reached for the pink teacup.
Hermione pursed her lips and picked up the black teacup he had put down.
After Lockhart's ordeal last year, she certainly understood that Neville breaking the teacup was no coincidence.
First, give Neville a psychological suggestion to make him worry about his grandmother's current situation.
Then, the tension is heightened through Prophecy, and finally, words are used to guide him, who has unconsciously chosen to believe.
That's skillful!
After all, he spent more than ten years in school, so how could he be as simple as the old liar the twins described?
After returning to your seats as instructed, drink your tea, shake the tea leaves three times to drain the tea, and then exchange cups with each other.
Hermione flipped back and forth between pages five and six of her textbook.
Vincent's movements as he shook the tea leaves were quite large, and I already sensed something was wrong then.
According to the textbook, the speed at which you drink tea, your mood, and the force with which you put the cup down will all affect the shape and distribution of the tea leaves scattered at the bottom of the teacup.
If your luck is good, it will look like a cross; if your luck is bad, it will look like an X.
Moreover, exchanging interpretations will allow people with different fortunes to see different shapes.
Perhaps you'll see scissors as a heart shape, or something that doesn't look like anything at all as a ghost face.
By selecting four patterns from the complex and abstract image of tea dregs and combining them, the final result of this Divination can be obtained.
But what's with the tea leaves in the pink teacup?
How could anyone shake out Magical Runes? There's only a "?" symbolizing him.
"Broaden your thinking, dear," Trelawney's voice suddenly rang out.
"You must let your vision transcend worldly boundaries!"
Hermione's face stiffened. "Did you use Wandless Magic?"
Vincent nodded under her approving gaze.
"Okay..." Hermione looked down and twirled her pink teacup.
This Magical Runes resembles both "ten" and "X".
The images are connected, and although nothing can be deciphered from them, her fate is determined by her.
"Your luck is very good."
Vincent's lips curled up slightly.
Hermione tilted her head and said expressionlessly, "Because you have a great partner."
"That's fantastic!" Vincent glanced down at the black teacup, then picked up his textbook to begin his explanation:
"I saw a bird, which means you will be very lucky."
And the hat—that's a sign of success.
James and Alfred peered over from the other side of the round table.
There are no birds or hats, it's clearly a clock and a crab.
One represents recovery from illness, the other represents the enemy being nearby.
"Finally, there's the number 'cross' and the butterfly." Vincent parted the two large faces,
"If put together, it means you will have a smooth period recently and will also fulfill a wish."
James, who was pushed back, pursed his lips.
Different angles reveal different fortunes, and the butterfly, which represents joy, is very similar to the bat, which represents disappointment.
Alfred, suddenly realizing what was going on, gave a thumbs up. "Old Wen, you're a great partner too!"
To put it simply, Divination relies on a sudden flash of inspiration.
A talented Divination can guess accurately, while someone without talent will never guess correctly even if they try their whole life.
The results of Divination can influence people, and positive or negative mindsets can lead to different actions, ultimately resulting in drastically different realities.
"Eagle!" Trelawney screamed. "Darling, you have a mortal enemy."
She stood next to Ron, turning the teacup in front of him counterclockwise.
"Big head stick... an attack."
Her voice rose a few decibels again, "Good heavens, good heavens, this is not a pleasant cup..."
Ron's partner is Harry, and the eagle's interpretation in front is irrefutable.
"Skeleton... there is danger on your path, my dear..."
All the students' eyes were fixed on Trelawney's face.
Somewhat frightened, she turned the cup again, then suddenly gasped and screamed.
With a "crash," Neville, who had just drained his tea, smashed his second teacup.
Trelawney plopped down in an empty armchair behind her, clutched her chest, and slowly closed her eyes.
"My dear child, my poor dear child... no, it's best not to say it—don't ask me..."
Vincent and Hermione exchanged a glance.
The Divination professor is not only skilled, but quite highly qualified.