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Many spell masters or scholars have died while developing spells due to errors.

After combining the runes, it's not finished. Next is to translate them into incantations according to ancient runes pronunciation rules. Complex magic also requires hand seals.

Then comes experimental casting, which is also a dangerous part of spell development. It's like drawing a bridge on paper; whether the bridge can actually be walked on requires experimentation. Senior Quirrell is actually in this stage. The combinations between various runes need adjustment, the magic power ratio needs adjustment, and the incantations and hand seals also need adjustment. Not a single detail can be sloppy.

Anduin heard that Quirrell's incantation and hand seals during casting this time were slightly different from last time. Professor Flitwick also offered many improvement suggestions to Quirrell. This kind of spell, which is more life-oriented, is not very dangerous and not complicated, but developing it is still very tedious. Compared to developing new spells, developing application techniques and casting skills for old spells is more likely to yield results. For example, the casting skill for the Extraction Curse that Vanessa developed earlier was like this.

These are still quite far off for Anduin, but they still gave him a lot of inspiration, and he also learned a semi-finished spell that is quite useful.

In fact, many spells, when first developed, have extremely lengthy hand seals and incantations. Normal people simply cannot learn them; perhaps only the developer themselves can use them. Like Quirrell, his incantation this time is clearly several syllables longer than before. Anduin estimates that by the time this spell is fully developed, it will probably turn into an extremely long sentence.

Therefore, many masters who develop spells are proficient in silent, wandless spellcasting. After constructing the rune model in their minds, they cast the spell directly. Only after the experimental casting is successful do they develop the incantation and hand seals. This leads to many spells existing without their incantations ever being developed, and they are lost due to reasons like the wizard's death.

After the gathering ended, Anduin returned to the dormitory, still unsatisfied. He first recorded all his gains from the day, then eagerly began to study Lily's research materials.

Lily's materials showed that she researched various protective magics, including many methods for protecting against curses, the concept of applying reactive charms in alchemical tools, and her ongoing research and hypotheses on emotional protective magic.

Anduin also found Lily's optimized protective runes within. Anduin estimated that these were the protective charms on the 'amulet' Lily gave him. However, there were no incantations. He didn't know if she hadn't recorded them, or if Lily had only developed them to be applied to alchemical tools and didn't have specific incantations at all.

In Lily's description, many protective magics, whether enchanted into alchemical tools or cast directly, could strengthen their protective power by infusing emotion and sentiment. However, she specifically pointed out that positive emotions were key; the firmer the belief and the stronger the emotion, the better the effect.

Undoubtedly, Lily applied the corresponding technique to that 'amulet' back then.

"This rune... looks a bit like the Shield Charm," Anduin opened Magical Defense Theory, looking at the rune formula describing the Shield Charm, and comparing it with the contents of the manuscript. He found many similarities.

He estimated that it was an improvement based on the Shield Charm, but he didn't know what the difference in strength was. Could the only difference be that the rune would project a doe when activated?

Anduin reluctantly closed the book and put the manuscript aside, sighing, "This area also involves Ancient Runes. There's still so much to learn."

But Anduin knew the principle of proceeding step by step. His initial spell learning wasn't complete yet, so it wasn't the time to be greedy. He should honestly master most of the spells first.

For the next period, Anduin returned to his ultimate otaku state. Apart from classes and meals, he was nowhere to be seen.

Meanwhile, the conflict between Gryffindor and Slytherin at Hogwarts had completely erupted. The two sides were fighting fiercely, and lone students were often attacked with curses or hit with prank items like stink bombs. Professor McGonagall and Professor Slughorn were driven to distraction by these two factions. However, these incidents mostly occurred among students in the third year and above; the younger wizards were not significantly affected.

He had no intention of paying attention to these prank-like fights. In his eyes, battles without bloodshed were no different from playing a game. He was always wary of the escalation of fights and the Death Eaters outside the school. To establish his own foothold, he still needed to have strong personal strength.

When the weekend arrived, Anduin went to Hagrid's for some extra tutoring again. This time, Anduin was making roast meat and even brought his pot of scallions to plant in Hagrid's vegetable garden. Anduin planned to go to Chinatown in London during the Christmas holiday to buy some vegetable seedlings and more seasonings, as he was using too much seasoning at Hagrid's.

Anduin held a baked potato in one hand and a grilled pork chop in the other, enjoying the delicious food with Hagrid beside his hut, enjoying the cool breeze. It was quite pleasant. The large cauldron Hagrid had ordered for him wasn't ready yet, and he also had a small Fwooper now.

Hagrid named it 'Rhine', hoping the little dog would be as majestic as a lion in the future. But in Anduin's opinion, it would be better to call it a swallow, as the dog with two tails looked more like a swallow.

He heard that if one wanted to keep a Fwooper in the Muggle world, the Ministry of Magic would require the dog to have one tail surgically removed. Hagrid was terrified when he heard this and kept comforting Rhine in his arms, saying they wouldn't cut off its tail.

However, in Anduin's view, little Rhine, being held tightly in his hand, was the truly pitiful one.

Anduin also received the price list for the medicinal herbs and potions that Hagrid had been collecting on his behalf.

Anduin finally had the opportunity to study his money-making plan. He first examined the current price list for potions. The most expensive potion was naturally Felix Felicis, but Anduin had no intention of making money by brewing Felix Felicis; that thing was extremely demanding in terms of both ingredients and brewing time.

Next were various wound medicines, antidotes, and blood-replenishing potions, but Anduin doubted who would trade for these potions once they entered the market. After all, both Aurors and ordinary wizards could obtain these potions at the hospital.

Therefore, those who needed these potions were likely Death Eaters or dark wizards. Anduin had no intention of getting involved with such people.

Excluding wound medicines, the potions more suitable for business were the Elixir to induce euphoria, Buffy-Brain Potion, Veritaserum, and Everlasting Potion. Among these, the Elixir to induce euphoria and Everlasting Potion were mainly in high demand, while the Buffy-Brain Potion and Veritaserum were relatively expensive.