A bright light flared at the tip of his wand, tracing a trailing ribbon of light as he moved.
When the ends of that ribbon joined to form a circle,
the carp, taller than a person and formed entirely from silver light, seemed to leap out of a hole broken through ice.
He emerged from the ring, swishing his head and tail.
The dark lake bottom was instantly illuminated by silvery radiance. The carp Patronus swam happily around Zhang Xiao, blowing affectionate bubbles.
Just looking at him made Zhang Xiao feel happier. Yes, there was no doubt about it-he felt happy.
"Too bright. Dim it a little. We can't be too conspicuous."
The enormous Dragon Carp reined in his light. He was still silvery white, but now he had a more tangible quality, as though all that radiance had been bound inside his body.
Even though Zhang Xiao had already witnessed his Patronus's extraordinary nature, he was still amazed. This Patronus was far too intelligent, just like a living creature. No wonder it was called an Animated Corporeal Patronus.
But on second thought, the brave old car Mr. Weasley had made suddenly sprang to Zhang Xiao's mind.
Mr. Weasley had poured so much enthusiasm into its creation that, in a sense, the car had acquired a "machine spirit."
If modifications with ordinary spells could produce that effect, then surely it was perfectly normal for a Patronus formed from all the happiness and wonderful memories of his two lifetimes to possess such intelligence?
Looking at the enormous carp, a head taller than himself, Zhang Xiao slowly reached out. The Dragon Carp darting around him suddenly stopped in front of him.
He slowly leaned closer, and Zhang Xiao gently rested his palm on the Dragon Carp's head. Instead of the chill he