On the training grounds, eight pillars topped with Crystal Balls rose up at different locations.
Each pillar was only one metre tall, with a Crystal Ball the size of a face placed on top.
These Crystal Balls were used to test elemental affinities.
At the same time, beside each Crystal Ball stood the head or a professor from the respective House to record the results.
Severus Snape was in charge of Slytherin House. He was very curious how many geniuses capable of learning Elemental Magic would emerge from Slytherin.
Like Snape, Professor McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor House, Professor Flitwick, the head of Ravenclaw House, and Pomona Sprout, the head of Hufflepuff House, all had the same thought.
Many people might not have much of an impression of Pomona Sprout, but mention the woman who always wore a patched hat and walked through the gardens, and they would surely remember her.
The first to undergo the affinity test were the first-year students.
On Gryffindor's side, Harry Potter and the other two stepped forward first, while everyone else lined up behind them.
To Gryffindor's left was Slytherin House, while Ravenclaw House stood to the right.
At the front of the Slytherin line stood Malfoy, followed by Crabbe and Goyle.
Malfoy looked towards Harry Potter with a challenging, competitive glint in his eyes.
"Malfoy, how many types of Elemental Magic do you think we'll have?"
"Professor Kate is incredibly powerful. He has mastered seven types of Elemental Magic. That's amazing!"
"If it were me, I'd want Wind Element and Earth Element. That combination would definitely be interesting."
Goyle looked in Katelyle's direction and spoke with boundless envy.
Hearing this, Malfoy said confidently, "I'll have at least three types of Elemental Magic. What I'm looking forward to most are Wind Element, Lightning Magic, and Dark Element. They're powerful enough, especially Wind Element. It can give me plenty of mobility and combat power."
"I'll crush Harry. I'll make him understand just how powerful I am."
After hearing Malfoy's words, Goyle and Crabbe began praising him expectantly.
Nearby, Snape heard the conversation between Malfoy and Goyle. His eyes flashed, and then his gaze shifted towards Harry.
Though it was only a glance, Harry happened to catch it, and he immediately felt uncomfortable.
Snape is watching me again!
Subconsciously, Harry touched his forehead.
"Harry, what's wrong?" Ron Weasley noticed Harry's movement and asked worriedly.
Hearing Ron's words, Hermione Granger also looked at him curiously.
"Nothing!" Harry shook his head and looked to the right.
What surprised Harry was that the first-year student standing at the front of Ravenclaw House was a girl, and she looked very quiet.
Those who stood at the front were generally people recognised by their class, with prestige and ability.
Take him, for example. During flying class, everyone had treated him like their prefect. He was the leader among Gryffindor's first-years.
Ravenclaw House valued wisdom, fairness, shrewdness, and knowledge, so the girl before him must have been the smartest first-year in Ravenclaw House.
"Harry, why are you staring at her? Don't tell me you've got ideas?" Ron followed Harry's gaze and laughed.
"Let me tell you, her name is Luna Jennifer. Recently, she did something that caused quite a stir in Ravenclaw."
Harry grew curious and asked, "What did she do?"
Ron said seriously, "Luna is a genius, especially in Herbology. She actually memorised every spell in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1, and she can already cast ten spells. She's earned Professor Flitwick's recognition and favour."
Hearing this, Hermione, standing behind Ron, looked at Luna Jennifer with shock and intense jealousy in her eyes.
Hermione had already studied on her own before coming to school. Although she had worked very hard, she still would not dare claim that she had memorised everything and could cast ten spells.
But now there was a girl who was faster and even more capable than her. Hermione found it hard to accept.
As if sensing something, Luna Jennifer turned to look at Hermione, then revealed a captivating smile.
Harry and Ron both froze at the sight.
Beautiful. So beautiful!
Ron even unconsciously leaned against Harry's back. Looking utterly dazed, he nearly crushed Harry to the ground.
However, Hermione helped them.
Hermione was furious that Harry and Ron were staring at Luna Jennifer so mesmerisedly. She reached out and struck Ron hard on the back.
Bang!
Ow!
Harry and Ron fell to the ground. Ron rubbed his aching back, and the commotion immediately drew everyone's attention.
Malfoy and the others from Slytherin, in particular, began laughing mockingly.
Professor McGonagall looked at Harry and Ron with a dark expression. These two fools were making spectacles of themselves in front of everyone. Were they trying to make Gryffindor a laughingstock?
Ron had initially wanted to angrily ask Hermione why she had hit her, but after seeing Professor McGonagall's expression, he held it in. He merely glared fiercely at Hermione, while Hermione crossed her arms, looked to one side, and neither explained nor paid him any attention.
Ron and Harry could only let the matter go.
"Luna Jennifer, step forward for testing!"
Flitwick's voice rang out, and Harry and the others instinctively looked over.
Luna stepped forward, placed her hand on the Crystal Ball, and released her magic power.
Harry and the others were very curious what elemental affinity such an intelligent Luna would possess.
Before long, light began shining from the Crystal Ball.
Harry and the other two widened their eyes, finding it simply unbelievable.
Luna had given everyone a surprise right from the very first test.
"Oh my goodness, Luna, you've given me such a wonderful surprise right from the start."
Professor Flitwick cried out loudly, his voice filled with joy.
This immediately drew everyone's attention. Katelyle and Dumbledore even walked over directly.
The Crystal Ball emitted a dazzling white light.
Though dazzling, it was not harsh on the eyes. It felt warm and comfortable.
"Albus, Kate, this is the rare Light Element. Luna is a genius." Seeing Dumbledore and Katelyle approach, Flitwick smiled joyfully as though claiming credit.
Dumbledore and Katelyle also smiled. Light Element, Dark Element, and Lightning Magic were relatively rare affinities, especially Light Element and Dark Element.
Katelyle looked at the relatively calm Luna, who showed no great excitement, and asked with a smile, "What's your name, child?"
"Luna Jennifer!" Luna answered in her soft voice with a smile.
"Very good. You're a genius, and I will focus on nurturing you." Katelyle smiled. "Also, if there isn't another Light Mage among those present, then this Magic Device will be yours."
As he spoke, Katelyle took out a necklace. It glowed with white light in his hand, incomparably beautiful, while also radiating powerful magical fluctuations.
Katelyle channelled magic power into it, and a hymn of praise from the Bible rang out from within the necklace. Then, a sexy female angel with wings flew out from the necklace and guarded Katelyle's side.
"This necklace is called Light's Protection. Like the most powerful spell among Light Magic, 'Light's Protection,' it can summon a guardian angel. She can help you block many spells, and at critical moments, she can even protect your life."
Hearing Katelyle's words and seeing the guardian angel, all the teachers and students cried out in amazement.
The children especially looked at Luna Jennifer with eyes full of envy.
Luna could no longer maintain her previous calm and composure. Looking at the necklace and the beautiful angel, Luna clearly liked them very much.
At that moment, Luna could not resist wanting to step forward and claim it.
But Luna did not do so, because the necklace called Light's Protection did not yet belong to her.
Within the crowd, Professor Quirrell looked at the necklace in Katelyle's hand. The shock in his eyes was no less than anyone else's, perhaps even greater, along with a trace of wariness.
Light Element was the nemesis of Dark Element. In other words, some of the methods used by Dark Wizards could be nullified or countered by Light Magic.
Snape also paid particular attention to Luna, because he was a Dark Element Elemental Mage. By nature, he stood in opposition to Luna.
A smile appeared on Dumbledore's face. Even he did not know the full extent of Katelyle's abilities.
However, he knew very well that Katelyle possessed Magic Devices comparable to Sacred Artifacts.
He had once asked the alchemy master Nicolas Flamel, and even Flamel had marvelled at Katelyle's ingenious ideas.
Of course, Katelyle had also discussed the scene before them with him beforehand.
The purpose of doing this was to motivate Hogwarts' students, make them more interested, and allow them to gain more valuable practical combat experience.
"Students of every House, you do not need to be envious. I have more than enough Magic Devices here, each with unparalleled magical power and uses. If you want one, then show your talent."
"Based on your different affinities, I will select the most gifted individuals and specially reward them with a Magic Device."
"Furthermore, the Elemental Magic Academy will establish the Elemental Magic Duelling Club. There, you can also obtain powerful Magic Devices."
"Well, the venue for the Elemental Magic Duelling Club is still being planned and built, but it will be finished soon. The Elemental Magic Duelling Club that is about to be established will be very interesting, but take heed: before powerful temptations, you may also lose your lives."
"Because Elemental Magic is powerful!"
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