Linking the Past, a New Story for Blessing Magic!

"Don't panic, everyone! The Four Founders' Spirits haven't vanished. They've grown stronger and become more deeply connected to the World of the Living, allowing Blessing Magic to work even better!"

Dudley raised his voice to reassure them.

At his words, the White Wizards stopped worrying and quieted down to hear the rest of his explanation.

"I was just about to explain the Hogwarts Founders' Blessing Magic. I never expected the way the Four Founders' Spirits told Headmaster Dumbledore and me their blessing would spread would look like this."

Dudley's explanation only made everyone more eager to hear more.

Under their expectant gazes, Dudley continued, "That's right. Every wondrous thing that just happened to you was an effect of the Hogwarts Founders' Blessing Magic.

"Now I'll tell you the whole story of Blessing Magic.

"In the past, Headmaster Dumbledore and I couldn't be completely certain that the miracles among the White Wizard faction—resurrections, restored youth, and improvements in intelligence and comprehension—came from Blessing Magic left behind by the Founders of Hogwarts.

"It was simply the most reasonable explanation based on the evidence.

"Not until last night, in the thick of our final battle against the Black Wizards, did Headmaster Dumbledore and I become completely certain.

"The Four Founders' Spirits, whose presence had remained unseen, sent a thought containing a great deal of information to Headmaster Dumbledore and me.

"It revealed the origins of Blessing Magic and influenced how Headmaster Dumbledore and I planned the second half of last night's battle.

"That change in strategy also has to do with Grindelwald's true reason for starting this war. I'll explain that shortly.

"First, I'll tell you where the Hogwarts Founders' Blessing Magic came from, and how it will work in the future.

"According to the thought the Four Founders' Spirits sent us, they