Dumbledore's Invitation

Amidst everyone's stunned silence, Luna pointed out the shortcomings of Professor Slughorn's potion at length.

Professor Slughorn didn't refute, but instead pulled out a gold-edged handkerchief and began wiping his face, which was covered in a sheen of sweat.

The moment Luna pointed out the flaws in the first potion, his heart sank.

Because he had indeed made a crude Stamina Potion for the sake of better aesthetics, longer storage, and lower display costs.

He thought it would be good enough if a young Wizard recognized the potion at all.

But he never expected that Luna, with her family's heritage, would observe the ins and outs of his potion so thoroughly.

Suddenly, Professor Slughorn remembered something.

"Miss, may I ask your name?"

He asked cautiously, with a hint of expectation in his eyes that, in another context, might be considered untoward.

"Luna Freya Hill, sir."

Luna shrugged and answered casually.

"My teacher's last name was also Hill..."

Professor Slughorn's face was now even more drenched in sweat.

"If I remember correctly, there is indeed a list of outsiders who came to study. But I haven't had time to look at it yet..."

Luna looked at Professor Slughorn with a half-smile.

Are you threatening me...?

Professor Slughorn gave a wry smile.

Oh well, I'll just treat it as taking care of my own child.

His teacher's family had declined due to the war, leaving only Luna, and he had never inquired about her over the years...

Professor Slughorn felt ashamed of himself.

"I hope Miss Hill can come to my office after class."

He said quickly, ending the topic.

"Now, let's officially start the lesson, open your textbooks..."

"Looks like the permission slip is secured."

Cypher thought to himself.

Shortly before the end of class, the three of them successfully brewed a perfect Pimple Potion, adding another twenty points to Ravenclaw's house score.

It had only been a week since the start of the semester, and Ravenclaw's score already had a significant lead over the other houses...

Class was dismissed.

The three of them followed Professor Slughorn directly to his office.

Looking at Professor Slughorn, who was sniffling and teary-eyed, Luna forced a smile and comforted him...

Cypher and Iris also looked at each other, speechless.

Why does it feel like you're the one who needs sympathy...?

Cypher muttered to himself as he watched Professor Slughorn hiccuping and sobbing.

Finally, seeing Professor Slughorn calm down, Luna asked for permission slips to access books in the Restricted Section.

Professor Slughorn unhesitatingly signed three of them.

In front of the Restricted Section.

The three of them stood obediently at the door, and Madam Pince, the librarian, carefully and repeatedly checked the three permission slips they had handed over.

After confirming that everything was correct, she reluctantly agreed to let the three of them enter the Restricted Section.

To think that Horace would sign three slips for mere first years...

Madam Pince shook her head and walked away, muttering in disbelief.

The three of them didn't hesitate and plunged into the vast sea of books.

"Found it, Introduction and Application of the Disillusionment Charm!"

"I found it too, How to Summon Your Patronus!"

"It seems like this is the only one that's even remotely related... How to Protect Your Brain."

Although they had obtained permission to access the Restricted Section, Madam Pince would only allow the three of them to browse the outermost layer of the Restricted Section, unless they had a permission slip from the Deputy Headmaster or the Headmaster.

The three of them had no choice but to hope that they could find the magic they needed—the Disillusionment Charm—here.

With the Disillusionment Charm, the three of them could freely enter and exit the Room of Requirement.

Fortunately, the Disillusionment Charm isn't an evil spell from the Dark Arts.

It's just that it's difficult to manage once it spreads, which is why it's listed in the Restricted Section.

The three of them quickly found the relevant books.

Since they rarely come, three permission slips for three books isn't too much to ask, right?

Iris suggested looking for the Patronus Charm, saying that the shape of the Patronus is said to be the same as your Animagus form.

Learning it can help you prepare mentally in advance, find the most comfortable environment for your transformation, and prevent excessive bestiality.

Cypher thought for a moment; he wanted to learn Occlumency.

He remembered that some in the Magical World could read your thoughts just by looking at you.

Moreover, Occlumency can also give you a means to resist mental shocks.

However, he wondered if Occlumency was too important.

Or perhaps, everyone has their own personal understanding of Occlumency.

The three of them drooled as they looked at the books deeper inside, but aiming too high wasn't a good thing.

The three of them reluctantly left the entrance to the Restricted Section.

Madam Pince visibly relaxed the frown that was locked on her face when she saw that the three had only chosen these three magic books.

She didn't even reconfirm if the three of them were borrowing these three books.

After recording the borrowing information, she quickly had the three of them sign and leave.

Quite smoothly, the three of them felt like they were dreaming as they walked down the corridor.

"With a complete Disillusionment Charm tutorial, we can go to the Room of Requirement at any time to learn and practice other Spells, right!"

Iris said excitedly as she walked in front, the white tuft of hair standing up on her head and the single ponytail hanging down swaying with her.

"Yes! So, we need to learn the Disillusionment Charm as soon as possible!"

Cypher's dormitory.

"Illusion shattered."

Friday only had Potions class in the morning.

The three of them spent the entire afternoon in Cypher's dormitory.

The Disillusionment Charm book was flipped through by the three of them.

When they had ideas and insights, the three shared them with each other.

When they had problems, the three thought together.

Finally, the preliminary Disillusionment Charm, from translucent to completely transparent, was conquered.

But it wasn't enough; it was still good when stationary.

Once in motion, the displayed image showed a serious sense of tearing.

This feeling was very awkward.

Maintaining the Disillusionment Charm while walking was like drawing a circle with one hand and a square with the other.

It was difficult to do without a lot of practice.

So, until bedtime.

The three of them could barely maintain the Disillusionment Charm while walking normally.

But that was enough.

The three of them weren't going to the battlefield to evade the enemy's search.

They were just hiding from students to prevent being seen.

What were the Ravenclaw students doing running to the Gryffindor common room every day?

Similarly, if they wanted to sneak around at night to avoid professors, they would probably need to work harder; this level was completely inadequate.

Cypher even said that in his gifted magical perception, The three's Disillusionment Charm was like a candle in the night—exceptionally dazzling.

After a day of learning.

The three wanted to rest early.

After saying goodnight to each other, Cypher sent the two girls to the entrance of their dormitory.

Suddenly, a golden-red light lit up behind him.

"Fawkes?!"

Iris excitedly let go of the doorknob and rushed behind Cypher.

Hugging the beautiful, golden-red bird in her arms.

Fawkes the phoenix struggled with disdain.

Revealing the small note tied to its leg.

Cypher stepped forward, took it, and unfolded it.

It was from Professor Dumbledore!

He invited him to his office for a discussion tomorrow.