A week goes by in a blink of an eye.
On this day, the international Quidditch arena was completely occupied - wizards from all over the world gathered here.
Rumors spread throughout Wizarding World as early as a week ago: The genius wizard known as the "youngest magic pioneer" - Ian·Alvin·Bones,
A major discovery "enough to rewrite Wizarding World" will be announced here.
In just seven days, the rumor spread from London to Paris, and then to New York, Tokyo and Berlin.
The entire Wizarding World is paying attention to this speech.
However, what really made the crowds surge at the scene was not this shocking news--
It's the rumor about the "rare monster duel card".
It is said that as long as you participate in the event, you will have a chance to draw a legendary card - "Sky Dragon Obelisk".
Although most people understand that this is a gimmick, no one can resist the temptation.
"What if it's true?" This is the common thought in everyone's mind.
--
The venue is divided into two floors.
In the outer circle of the audience are ordinary wizards from all over the world.
The VIP area in the center was filled with Minister for Magic, Wizengamot members, Pure-blood noble representatives and famous scholars from various countries.
Almost the entire International Wizarding Alliance heavyweights are here.
Even the Minister for Magic of France, the Council leader of United States, and the magic elder of Brazil also showed up.
Sitting in the first row are the professors of Hogwarts.
The biological aunt of McGonagall, Snape, Flitwick, Pomfrey, Hagrid, and Amelia--Ian.
--
The moment Ian stepped onto the stage, the noisy arena instantly fell silent.
It was an almost "dead silence" silence.
It was not that the spell was forcibly cast, but that it was frightened by the aura.
He was wearing a black and gold robe, and the badge on his chest flashed "Seal of Reason".
The wind passed through his hair silently, and the candlelight and sunlight refracted on him at the same time.
At that moment, everyone realized that this young man was no longer an ordinary wizard.
Ian smiled slightly, and his voice echoed in the venue.
However, there was no reply - because everyone thought he was speaking directly to himself.
"I know - many of you are here for that 'Sky Dragon' card."
Slight laughter passed through the audience.
"Don't worry, after the event, I will keep my promise.
That card will definitely fall into the hands of Luck."
The audience burst into brief cheers.
But then, he raised his hand and his voice was steady and powerful:
"Today, what I want to talk about is not entertainment, but life and death.
You all know Unforgivable Curses of Wizarding World--
Imperius Curse, Cruciatus Curse and Killing Curse.
They scare us, make us bleed, and silence us.
From the rise of Grindelwald to the madness of Voldemort--
Almost every wizarding war is overshadowed by these three curses."
The whole place fell into solemn silence.
The older generation of wizards lowered their heads, while the younger generation clenched their fists.
Many people do have relatives and friends who have died under these spells.
"Someone is controlled by Imperius Curse and will bear the crime for life;
Someone was tortured by Cruciatus Curse and had his soul torn apart;
Someone was hit by Avada Kedavra and didn't even have time to leave any last words.
We revere magic, but we are imprisoned by magic.
But from today on--"
He paused for a moment, his eyes slowly scanning the whole place.
"I declare: From now on,
Unforgivable Curses, no longer unforgivable.
I have developed three corresponding 'anti-curses'.
From today on, wizards no longer have to fear these Dark Magic."
The silence lasted for three full seconds, and then--
A deafening burst of applause swept the audience.
Cheering, shouting, and crying mixed together.
Some old people burst into tears, and some young people hugged each other.
It was an emotion of hope that had been suppressed for a long time and was finally released.
Hogwarts At the professor's chair, Flitwick was so excited that his eyes were red;
Pomfrey covered her mouth, tears welling up;
McGonagall's hands were trembling, and she looked at Dumbledore beside her.
"Albus," she whispered, "Maybe we were wrong all along."
Dumbledore nodded slightly and responded calmly, "Maybe."
There are complicated emotions in his eyes--
There was both relief and a hint of deep concern.
Because he saw the shadow of another person in Ian's behavior.
The blond, charming, sensible and fanatical magician - Grindelwald.
"You look so much like him." Dumbledore thought to himself.
"It's just that your road is farther."
--
After the applause, Ian began to explain.
He didn't make any excuses, he just stated calmly.
"The first anti-curse can be broken Imperius Curse;
The second anti-curse, reversible Cruel Heart;
Third - can resist Avada Kedavra."
A short sentence, but it shocked everyone Mind Stone.
"Of course, these three spells are not omnipotent.
They require specific magic power and spell rhythm,
Not available to everyone.
But this step is enough to make darkness lose the foundation of its rule."
He raised his wand and waved it lightly.
Three rays of light of different colors hovered in the air, turning into three flowing magical lines.
"In the future, I will record these three magics into 'Public Magic Library',
All wizards can learn and use it, regardless of bloodline or faction restrictions.
Because - magic belongs to all wizards, not to any family."
The whole place was boiling again.
At that moment, many wizards felt for the first time,
The young man in front of them,
Not just a genius, more like--
The founder of a new era.