Days at Hogwarts
Chapter 196

Similar Prophecies

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Albert noticed the change in Isobel's expression and suddenly felt like laughing.

After all, he knew some things about Professor Trelawney, who was known for Prophecy the death of a student every year.

Prophecy someone's bad luck isn't really anything strange, since it's part of the job.

Divination by Professor Trelawney that wasn't in a special Divination state is fine to listen to for entertainment, but there's no need to take it seriously.

At this moment, Professor Trelawney had returned to her seat, retrieved a book from somewhere, and began explaining to the three the use of Ancient Runes in Divination and how to interpret the results of Prophecy. Professor Babbling would occasionally raise questions and sometimes offer supplementary information.

Unlike Isobel, Albert listened with great interest, and he was considering how to acquire the skill of Rune Stone Divination.

Professor Trelawney's Divination might be unreliable, but her Panel Skill are quite reliable.

Divination ability is actually a skill Albert wants, but he wants to learn Crystal Ball Divination. Rune Stone Divination, which he has come into contact with now, it was purely by chance. If he can learn it, it would be good.

After all, no one would complain about having too many skills.

There are actually many types of Rune Stone Divination one, three, five, six, and seven runes. Professor Trelawney enthusiastically explained all the methods of interpreting Rune Stone to them.

Isobel was clearly getting a little impatient, but she still patiently listened to Trelawney finish speaking, while Albert was daydreaming, checking if there were any new Ancient Rune Stone Divination skills on his panel.

During this time, Professor Trelawney performed two more Divination for them, seemingly to prove her identity as Divination.

However, all of Albert's Prophecy concerned his future fortune, and as it turned out, his future fortune was indeed quite good.

After all, once might be an accident, twice might also be an accident, but three times, the probability of an accident becomes much smaller, right? Could it be that Professor Trelawney is actually some kind of hidden boss?

In contrast to Albert, Isobel is a complete opposite; all the Prophecy warn him that danger will soon befall him, and he will have to make a choice.

In the final Divination, Wyrd (i. e., the empty symbol) even appeared.

"You will encounter difficulties that are beyond human control. They may come suddenly, leaving you with no way to control them." Professor Trelawney was actually quite surprised herself. She knew her own Divination skills, but she never expected to encounter two people whose Divination were almost identical in three consecutive readings.

Although Professor Trelawney was surprised, she pretended to have that expression, making herself seem inscrutable.

"There's no doubt you'll run into trouble," Trelawney concluded. "And it may be heading in your direction. I regret that you didn't choose my Divination class; you have a real talent for it."

Albert wanted to laugh after hearing this. What did Isobel say just now?

"I don't have the talent for this."

Isobel clearly noticed the expression on Albert's face, turned his head away, and ignored him.

"I would be delighted if you could take my class." Trelawney chatted with Professor Babbling for a few more minutes before preparing to leave. "This is a little something for you."

As she spoke, Professor Trelawney handed Albert the bag of Rune Stone, the cloth used to set up the array, and the book "Rune Stone Divination," saying softly, "Good luck, oh, you've had enough luck already, haven't you?"

Albert was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Professor Trelawney to give him these things. What was this? Did she think he really had a talent for Divination?

However, Albert scanned the Panel Skill again but still couldn't find the Rune Stone Divination skill.

"Congratulations, Anderson," Isobel teased after Professor Trelawney left.

"Thanks. If I really had a talent for Divination, I'd set up a stall and Divination for people," Albert joked without changing his expression. "But I hope you're okay with your troubles."

It's not necessarily true that it happened three times in a row, but it's really unlikely.

Albert opened the book "Rune Stone Divination," his face twitching slightly, and handed it to Isobel, saying, "Divination still depends on talent."

Trelawney's words were clearly taken directly from above.

Albert wasn't surprised; he wore an expression that said, "I knew it."

"Prophecy is actually quite interesting." Albert took out a Rune Stone from his bag and fell silent.

"Reverse Eihwaz Rune" Albert glanced at the Rune Stone in his hand, wondering what he had just been trying to test.

Will we encounter any danger this semester?

"This is a very clear warning, a warning to be very careful... this is not a good sign." He recalled Professor Trelawney's words.

Is this dangerous?

Or Rune Stone was not mixed evenly?

"What's wrong?" Isobel asked.

"It's nothing," Albert sighed. "I just did a calculation for myself, and I know I'll be in danger this semester."

"Why would you feel that you are in danger?" Isobel asked in return.

"After all, a lot happened last semester," Albert said.

The three chatted for a while, each sharing their views on Rune Stone Divination, noting that very few people can truly predict the future...

As for what happened next, no one said anything, but they all clearly understood what the other meant.

"Alright, that's enough for today," Professor Babbling said to the two of them.

The two stood up, preparing to say goodbye and leave, when suddenly, Professor Babbling called out to Albert.

"Mr. Anderson, I need to speak with you."

Isobel looked at Albert suspiciously, then got up and left.

"Professor Babbling, is there something you need?" Albert asked.

"I'm preparing to publish a book, a book related to Ancient Runes. I've already chosen a title: ' Advanced Runes Translation,'" Professor Babbling suddenly said.

Albert was taken aback for a moment, then he understood what Professor Babbling meant.

The other person wants me to help her finish this book?

"You want me to help you finish this book?" Albert asked uncertainly.

"Yes," Professor Babbling said. "I hope you can join the writing and revision of this book."

Albert opened his mouth but didn't speak, quietly listening to Professor Babbling finish speaking.

"I hope it can become an important reference book for those studying Ancient Runes," Professor Babbling said with a helpless expression. "Previously, I originally planned to use Mr. McDougal's ' Comprehensive Guide to Basic Runes ' as a reference book, but I found that this book was still too difficult for everyone, so I hope..."

In fact, Albert knew that the study of Ancient Runes wasn't about magic, but rather leaned towards literature. The Ancient Runes at Hogwarts taught how to understand and translate ancient runes.

After graduation, they usually work in areas with Ancient Magic ruins, somewhat like Muggle archaeologists.

If you want to study magic, the starting point is too high, belonging to the NEWT level or above.

Mr. McDougal's "The Comprehensive Guide to Basic Runes" is incredibly difficult even for wizards like them who are relatively proficient in Ancient Runes, let alone others.

"Alright, I'll do my best. I'm really good at translating Runes." Albert nodded in agreement. Although Professor Babbling gave it a fancy name, anyone with a discerning eye would know what it meant after reading it.

"That's wonderful." Professor Babbling was delighted. She had asked Albert for help, of course, knowing Albert's prowess in translating Runes.

As she spoke, she waved her wand, conjuring a paper bag out of thin air, and handed it to Albert.

"I was already conceiving this book when Mr. McDougal published ' Advanced Runes Studies '," Professor Babbling said softly. "Later, I revised a part of it."

"Well..." Albert hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I think... it's pretty good."

"I won't let you help for nothing. I'll give you half of the money from this book, and I'll also write your name on it," Professor Babbling said.

"No need for a name or anything, as for Galleon..." Albert was a little doubtful that this thing could sell a few copies, but he didn't say anything more.

After a moment of silence, Albert spoke again, "I would like to borrow books related to Ancient Runes from the Restricted Section of the library."

"No problem." Professor Babbling nodded and began looking for parchment and Quill.

As Albert left the Ancient Runes classroom, he carried a folder with a somewhat complicated expression. In his pocket was Professor Babbling's autographed book from the Restricted Section, which was quite a pleasant thing.

"That makes me second," he murmured.

"What do you mean second place?" a voice suddenly rang in my ears.

Albert looked in the direction of the sound and found Isobel standing not far away, staring at him.

"You haven't left yet?" Albert looked at the other person with some surprise.

"I have something to ask you," Isobel said.

"About Divination?"

"No. It's the bet between you and Katrina," Isobel said.

"You want me to admit defeat?"

"I don't know what you're planning, or why you're doing this, but I hope you'll keep this bet secret and not let too many people know," Isobel said. "I'll be there to witness it when the first Quidditch Match of the year begins."

"Sure, I have no objection."

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