Morris became very interested in Ron's sudden outburst and went to ask someone who might know the reason— Professor Flitwick.
As a Charms professor, perhaps I can give him a clear explanation.
"You mean, one of your classmates, in a fit of extreme anger, practiced the Slug-Vomiting Charm, not only destroying a wand but also affecting more than five people at once?"
Professor Flitwick's high-pitched voice rang out in his office.
"Yes," Morris added, "And the wand itself was of poor quality; it wasn't bought from Ollivander Wand Shop. He even mispronounced the incantation while casting it."
Professor Flitwick sat in an armchair that was clearly too big for him, and after listening to Morris's story, he stroked his beard.
He poured himself a cup of tea and didn't answer immediately. Instead, he spoke slowly in the same tone as when lecturing, "Magic and a wizard's emotions are inextricably linked. Strong emotions, such as the extreme anger you described, can indeed act as a powerful catalyst, enhancing a spell."
"However," he changed the subject, "Emotion alone is not enough. A powerful spell requires many factors, such as the incantation, gestures, wand... all of which affect the final result of the spell."
Morris nodded in understanding. "I know all that. You've emphasized it many times in class, Professor."
Professor Flitwick patted the armrest of his chair with a pleased smile. "It seems you've been paying attention in my lecture. That's good."
Morris continued, "So, is it possible that intense emotions alone are enough to amplify the power of a spell to such an extraordinary degree?"
"Ah, that's precisely the crux of the problem." Professor Flitwick set down his teacup and leaned forward slightly. "In most cases, no."
"As I just mentioned, the power of a spell has multiple effects. If a wizard can cast magic far beyond that of ordinary people, it often means that he has achieved near perfection in every aspect."
Is every step near perfect?
Morris bluntly stated, "But I don't think my classmate could have done that perfectly."
In his memory, Ron's spellcasting skills weren't too bad, but they were definitely not among the top tier.
Professor Flitwick shook his head. "Whether a spell is perfect or not varies from wizard to wizard. My guess is that he probably accidentally found the most suitable way to cast that spell for him. As for the wand breaking—that's probably just a simple quality issue; it couldn't withstand the spell."
Now Morris understood.
In short, Ron was lucky.
No problem.
Fools sometimes have good luck.
Putting Ron's luck aside for now, Morris was more concerned with what Professor Flitwick had said: whether a spell is perfect or not, and whether it works differently for different wizards.
He immediately asked, "Professor, then, how does a wizard cast what you call a perfect spell?"
Professor Flitwick pondered for a moment, "This is more advanced content, Morris. Do you remember the name of your textbook?"
" Standard Book of Spells, Professor," Morris replied.
"Ah, yes, Standard Book of Spells," Professor Flitwick nodded. "As long as you follow the instructions strictly, you can definitely cast a spell that's just as effective. However, 'standard' doesn't mean it's optimal for everyone."
As he spoke, he took out his wand and waved it gently, " Lumos."
A soft light shone from the tip of the wand, perfectly bright and flawless—a textbook example.
"This is Lumos Charm cast strictly according to the standards," Professor Flitwick said. "Under the condition that nothing else changes, you can at best only light up this room, but..."
He waved his wand again, slightly altering his movements, and added a trill at the end of the spell.
" Lumos!"
This time, the wand tip didn't light up with a simple ball of light, but with an almost blindingly bright light that instantly filled the entire office.
Morris instinctively squinted and raised his arm to shield his eyes.
The next second, the violent light instantly contracted— Professor Flitwick canceled the Lumos Charm.
"If you only follow the methods written in the book," Professor Flitwick's voice rang out, "Then you'll never be able to do what I just did."
He put away his wand and smiled slightly at Morris.
"In the process of learning spells, once you have mastered a spell, you can begin to find a casting method that suits you."
"You might need to adjust a certain tone of the spell, or change the rhythm of your staff swing... When all factors are adjusted to best suit you, your spell will exhibit a completely different level of power."
"Of course, it's not easy; it requires wizards to go through a long period of self-exploration and experimentation. I don't recommend second-year students try it, after all, you haven't even mastered the most standard spells."
Morris nodded thoughtfully. "I understand, Professor. Thank you for answering my question."
Most professors like studious students.
A relieved smile spread across Professor Flitwick's face, making his small frame appear brighter.
Back in his dorm, Morris kept thinking about what Professor Flitwick had said.
Ha, that makes sense!
In fact, when Morris used certain spells in the past, he would always vaguely feel that the magical reactions within his body were somewhat uncoordinated.
However, since the spells were successfully cast and the effects met expectations, he never investigated further.
He always thought it was just that he wasn't familiar enough with spells, and never suspected that the spell casting methods in the book weren't entirely suitable for him.
Morris immediately tried using a Lumos Charm to carefully sense the reaction of the magic within his body.
Because he was very sensitive to magic, he quickly detected the discord.
Modify the way you swing the staff, change the incantation, adjust your emotions when using spells...
Morris began to try again and again.
Doing only one of these methods will most likely have no effect.
But when all factors come together...
A miracle happened.
" Lumos!"
An unprecedented feeling of ease swept through my entire body.
Immediately afterwards, a blinding burst of light exploded at the tip of the wand, instantly illuminating the entire dormitory as if it were daytime.
"I see."
Morris squinted in the blinding light, a sudden sense of clarity washing over him.
He could clearly feel that the magic within him was resonating with him in a strange way, transforming into the light of the Lumos Charm, which continuously gushed out from his wand.
This is the correct way to activate the Lumos Charm.