Harry Potter: This Ravenclaw Is Too Brilliant
Chapter 1657

Putting "Survival Instinct" into a "Box"

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Amid enthusiastic applause, Wizet raised a hand to signal for Ron to return to the Gryffindor students.

By the time the applause died down, he had already moved beside the blackboard. The library behind him had vanished, but he still held the book transformed by the Boggart.

Facing the expectant gazes of the students and guests, Wizet began, "I can sense that the question everyone is most eager to ask right now is... whether we can all learn this magic."

A murmur of agreement immediately rose from the audience, and many students nodded vigorously.

"The answer is, of course, yes," Wizet said. "Otherwise, there would be no need for this open class."

A first-year Gryffindor raised his hand awkwardly, his voice hesitant. "But... I've never even encountered the Patronus Charm. Could I... could I learn it too?"

Wizet noticed the student and smiled as he nodded. "Mr. Abercrombie, did my earlier example make you uneasy?"

The first-year's eyes widened, as though he had heard something unbelievable. He stood frozen in place, unable to react for a moment.

Wizet continued, "My apologies. That was indeed an oversight on my part. I emphasized only the similarities between the two, while overlooking the difficulty of learning the Patronus Charm, which gave you the wrong impression."

The first-year suddenly snapped back to his senses and hurriedly shook his head. "No... no, that's not what I meant... I..."

As he stammered incoherently, he swayed backward and had to be steadied by the student beside him.

Wizet explained, "I used the Patronus Charm as an example mainly because it would make things easier for everyone to understand..."

"In truth, the Disarming Charm differs from the Patronus Charm. It does not require you to seek out a sufficiently happy memory as you would when practicing the Patronus

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