Talents and Paths

Regulus heard this, but didn't answer immediately. He looked at Sirius and felt a sense of relief.

The fact that Sirius was willing to ask the question shows that he's starting to think about power, so that beating wasn't for nothing.

Regardless of how much force follows, it's at least a good start.

But how he did it was too broad a question for Regulus to even begin to answer.

Does his scientific thinking and rational habits lead him to view Magic as an analyzable system?

How could someone who practiced Magic Power control since childhood be able to cast Nonverbal Spellcasting a wand years ago?

Is it true that he possesses an innate Magic Perception, capable of sensing the subtle flow of Magic Power?

He says his nightly Star Orbit Meditation allows his soul, body, and Magic Power to grow in sync?

How they did all this is something I can't explain, but it's pointless to say it out loud.

Talent cannot be replicated, training methods vary from person to person, and ways of thinking are deeply rooted in personality and experience.

Regulus put down his teacup.

"Think about it." That was his final answer.

Sirius frowned, his face darkening.

Thinking? Who can't think?

What are we thinking about?

Is it knowledge from the textbook? Or the professor's words?

That sounds too dismissive, like an adult trying to fob off a child with something like, "You'll understand when you grow up."

He even wondered if Regulus was implying he was a mindless idiot.

"What are you thinking about?" Sirius's voice turned a little cold.

Regulus noticed his displeasure but ignored it.

He continued, "Think about what you're good at, what Magic means to you, what you want to achieve with Magic, and what you're willing to pay to achieve it."

After saying that, he glanced at Sirius, whose expression was shifting from anger to confusion.

Regulus was aware of the current state of the Wizarding World.

Most wizards remain at the stage where they can use spells, and when needed, they can use the correct spells to achieve their goals.

Those with a bit of ambition will want to use spells better, increase their power, and make Magic do more.

Academic wizards study the principles behind spells, seeking to understand the logic behind them, develop new spells, and find more applications for certain Magic.

Combat wizards specialize in practical application, aiming to use Magic to inflict greater damage and defeat enemies more effectively.

But few people consider: What is my path in Magic? What am I truly good at? Which direction should I take?

Regulus had found his Magic path, but it was clearly inappropriate to tell Sirius; it would be pointless and only distract him.

For most wizards, finding their talent is already a stroke of luck, let alone finding a path to mastery.

Thinking of this, Regulus picked up a brass ring from the table, probably a toy Sirius had casually left there.

The brass ring spun around on his fingertip.

"Some people are born with a talent for Transfiguration, some are sensitive to Potions, and some can easily master combat spells. Finding your area of expertise and then cultivating it is the first step."

Sirius stared at the brass ring. "How do you know what you're good at?"

"Try," Regulus succinctly offered this word.

"Try all the Magic you can get your hands on, observe which area you progress the fastest in, which area you find easiest to do, and which area makes you want to continue studying it."

That's what they say, but Regulus didn't do it that way; he knew in his heart that it was actually a stupid method.

It's inefficient, time-consuming, and relies heavily on luck.

He remembered Ollivanders, where the old man could pick out the one perfect wand from thousands for a young wizard.

Since wands can be used, can a wizard's talents be detected?

Is there any kind of Magic that can directly reveal the most suitable path for a person?

Or it doesn't necessarily have to be specific Magic; rituals and Divination are all acceptable.

Regulus kept the idea in his mind.

Such a thing has never been heard of in the Wizarding World, at least not in any publicly available records.

Even if it truly existed, it would certainly be tightly Protection, hidden in the deepest Chamber of Secrets of a certain family, or in a forbidden secret manual of an ancient school.

But he wanted to give it a try; once he had enough strength and knowledge, he wanted to study this direction further.

Even if it can only be a prototype, only reveal a glimpse of talent, it could be a revolutionary advancement for the wizard training system.

But that's for the future; he doesn't have that ability right now.

As for Sirius, Regulus actually knew that his talent might lie in Transfiguration.

But Regulus didn't intend to point it out directly.

Giving the answer directly would weaken the exploration process. Sirius needs to discover his own talents. Only when he finds something himself will he truly cherish it and actively invest his enthusiasm.

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If he were told that if the future were truly hostile, he might feel awkward or even disgusted when he looked back on today.

After all, it was guidance from an enemy, and he could easily give it up, treating this talent as some kind of unwilling charity, preferring to waste it rather than continue.

He can do it.

"But simply finding what you're good at isn't enough. You need to figure out what Magic means to you. Is it a tool? Power? Art? Or something else entirely?"

This answer determines your attitude towards Magic, and it also determines how far you can go.

This is meant to be a suggestion, but it's enough; saying more would be too profound.

As for what Sirius can glean from this, and how far he can think, that's his own business.

The room fell silent, and the fire in the fireplace crackled once.

Sirius lowered his head, lost in thought; he had never considered these things before.

Magic is Magic —the spells taught in school, used in daily life, and thrown out during fights.

The Disarming Charm knocks the opponent's wand away, the Shield Charm blocks spells, and the Stunning Spell knocks someone down.

He never asked himself, "What am I good at?"

Transfiguration or a curse?

Dark Arts defense or Potions?

Perhaps I should try Divination?

Why are you telling me all this?

Sirius's expression was enigmatic; his demeanor softened slightly, but his tone remained harsh. He couldn't bring himself to be gentle and kind.

Regulus didn't intend to answer; he couldn't very well say, "To keep you alive."

He stood up and walked towards the door, pausing as he passed Sirius.

Goodnight, Sirius.

He opened the door, walked out, and the door closed softly behind him.

Sirius stood there, looking at the two cups of tea on the table. He took a sip from one cup and left the other untouched.

Regulus returned to his room and opened the window.

The summer night breeze carried the dampness characteristic of London, and the night sky was obscured by fog, making it impossible to see the stars.

I hope what I said to Sirius will be helpful, but how it actually works is up to him.

Regulus lay down on the bed and closed his eyes.

Starting tomorrow, the holiday officially enters practice mode.

A month is enough time for him to make significant progress on several key points.

The wind outside the window continued to blow, and the curtains swayed gently.

Regulus went over the practice plan in his mind, then let his consciousness sink into Star Orbit Meditation.

Four and a half Orion Four Stars shine in the darkness; the fifth star is still halfway to be revealed.

sleep.

The next morning at nine o'clock, in the Training Room.

Orion first tested Sirius's Magic abilities.

The content is simple: in sequence, the Disarming Charm, Shield Charm, Slowing Charm, Repelling Charm, Stunning Spell, and then a few counter-charms learned in Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

The results were not ideal.

Sirius can use Magic, but that's about it.

The Disarming Charm's red light was bright enough, but its trajectory was straightforward and lacked variation.

The Shield Charm can take shape, but the barrier's thickness is uneven, with obvious weak points.

Slowing Charm have a small range and short duration, Repelling Charm are not powerful enough, and Stunning Spell are slow and easy to dodge.

The problem wasn't with what Hogwarts taught; Sirius's grades weren't bad, and he learned everything he was supposed to.

The problem is that he has mastered too few types of Magic, and his understanding of magic is not deep enough.

He only knows the standard spells taught in class, with almost no extracurricular learning, and his power remains at the level of an outstanding student in the lower grades.

After Orion finished the test, he remained silent for a long time.

He looked at Sirius with a complicated expression, and finally only said, "Wait."

He left the Training Room and returned half an hour later with someone.

Gerald Hawk, one of the Black family's affiliated wizards.

He was in his early forties, lean, with short gray hair, and a scar on his left eye that ran from his brow bone to his cheekbone.

He spent ten years in the Auror Office at the Ministry of Magic before retiring due to injury. He was then recruited by Orion to handle some family affairs and train new recruits.

"For the next two weeks," Orion said to Sirius, "Mr. Hawk will teach you the basics; do as he says."

Sirius looked grumpy.

He thought becoming stronger meant fighting against someone like Regulus, breaking through in actual combat, or learning powerful spells.

I never expected that the foundational lessons would be taught by an outsider.

But he didn't object. Regulus's performance last night was still fresh in his mind, and he knew he was far from being good enough.

It's a good idea to solidify your basics first, and then try to find what you're good at.