Chapter 281: Jon Hart's Philosophy of Magic (Part I) (Part 1)
Almost every headmaster of Hogwarts is a wizard who is a little famous in history.
There are more than thirty headmasters, and their fields of proficiency are almost all over the magical world, even if they are more off-the-beaten-path content such as ancient Runiven or Magical Beasts.
Even experts in the dark arts have one or two, such as Lady Elizabeth Burke, who served as headmaster from 1398-1422.
Jon realizes when he realizes that they are all happy to answer his questions...... The most precious treasure in the entire rector's office is not the cabinet of books, which can hardly be found anywhere else, but the portraits of the former rectors.
They could answer almost every question Jon asked, no matter how deep or obsolete.
Of course, the problem also comes, with so many principals, it is impossible for the opinions to be completely unified. So all kinds of quarrels also appeared, and from time to time, several principals would point their noses at each other like shrews and scold each other over a small issue...... Academic conflicts, that's endless.
The principal's office is now as lively as a vegetable market every day, and national scolding such as FXXXK is endless.
So much so that Jon had to "take refuge" with the stone monsters all the time.
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Late one night, Jon finished nibbling on a turkey leg, left the stone monster who was about to cry, and tiptoed back to the headmaster's office.
The noise inside had just disappeared...... Although he knew that all the principals were pretending to be asleep, Jon was finally a little more relaxed in the quiet office.
Having just finished nibbling on the turkey legs, Jon felt a little thirsty...... He glanced at the glass of pumpkin juice on the table, and suddenly had an idea.
"Accio juice!" Jon shouted softly instead of pulling out his wand, but simply holding out a hand.
The cup shook slightly, but that was all, it didn't fly directly into Jon's hands.
Jon shook his head helplessly, took out his wand and waved it gently...... The cup of pumpkin juice flew into his hand this time, allowing him to take a beautiful sip.
Suddenly there was a mocking laugh behind him.
Jon looked back and saw Phineas Black secretly opening his eyes and snickering.
"What a clumsy wandless spell!" Principal Black said in a low sarcastic.
Jon ignored him.
"But I'm an expert in this area. Phineas Black's excited face was almost filled with "Come and beg me."
Jon ignored him and went back to drinking pumpkin juice.
"Hey, hey!" Headmaster Black seemed to be in a hurry, and he hurriedly asked, "Are you really not interested in casting spells without a wand?"
"yes, not interested. Jon turned around and nodded, "Ready, there's no time...... I still have a lot to learn during this time, and even if I do, I'll have to wait a while!"
"Haven't you ever thought that you can use magic with a clap of your hands, and you don't need to be stupid enough to take a wand...... How handsome is such a gesture?" asked Phineas Black, puzzled.
Jon didn't speak, which gave Principal Black an embarrassed look on his face.
"Is there anything wrong with what I said?" he asked, surprised.
"Is the magic used in wandless spellcasting stronger than ordinary spells?" Jon asked calmly.
"Naturally, this will not be, but it will be much weaker. Phineas Black shook his head, "But you don't need a wand." ”
"And is it of any practical use?" Jon continued.
"You don't need a wand......," Headmaster Black repeated, somewhat fuvainly.
"Is the wand heavy to wear, or is it a danger to wizards if they use it for a long time?" Jon asked with a smile.
"That Word Is Not ......"
"Then why are you so hostile to wands?" asked Jon curiously.
Headmaster Black looked like Jon had been caught in it, his face flushed, but he couldn't even say a word.
There was an awkward silence in the headmaster's office.
Many of the principals in the surrounding portraits quietly opened their eyes...... Looking at the speechless Principal Phineas Black, he couldn't help but snicker.
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"Think of it this way......" Phineas Black thought for a moment, and finally held back a sentence, "what if you lose your wand or are disarmed...... Wouldn't wandless spellcasting play a crucial role? ”
After saying that, he looked a little complacent, feeling that he had the upper hand in this argument.
"Headmaster Black......" Jon asked softly, glancing sympathetically at Phineas Black's portrait, "Do you often lose your wand, or do you get a disarming charm every now and then?"
"How is that possible!" Phineas Black shook his head indignantly and said without thinking, "For a wizard, a wand is his second life, how can he lose it casually?"
Jon spread his hands with some regret.
Phineas Black clearly realized that he had lost his words, and quickly added, "If I meet a strong opponent, he uses the Disarming Charm to remove my weapon...... In this case, the wandless spellcast will have a ......"
"A strong opponent?" Jon repeated softly, "Headmaster Black, can I understand that a wizard more powerful than you or a wizard of your level, like Professor Dumbledore?"
"Albus's talent is indeed a little bit better than mine!" Phineas Black nodded humbly.
"And have you seen Professor Dumbledore use the Disarming Charm a lot?" Jon asked, curious.
The smile on Principal Black's face froze instantly.
"Or is there a great wizard you often see who uses disarming charms every day?" Jon continued to ask, puzzled, "Also, if you are not his opponent with a wand, and if you lose your wand and cast a much weaker spell, you will be his opponent?"
Looking at Phineas who was speechless, several principals on the side couldn't help but laugh.
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"That might be a bit biased......" Jon looked up and gave Principal Phineas Black an apologetic look, "I'm sorry, Headmaster Black. ”
"But I think - the biggest difference between wizards and magical beasts is that wizards can use tools......"
"That's right. A deep voice came from above, and Principal Oliver Cromwell nodded with a serious face.
Looking at the headmasters who had all woken up on a wall, Jon stood up and spoke slowly, "I've never been a gifted wizard......