Chapter 53: The Curse
After running out of Professor Quirrell's office, Gawain had only the simplest thought in his mind.
"Sue the teacher!"
Or, to put it more magically.
Professor Dumbledore is flying!
But Gawain stopped.
- He has no evidence.
There is no evidence enough to take a shot.
Even if he told Professor Dumbledore, and Professor Dumbledore was more than willing to cooperate with him in questioning Professor Quirrell, the outcome was predictable.
He couldn't even rush into Professor Quirrell's office with his fists clenched, press that shiny head, and punch him freely.
There is a high probability that he will not be able to beat the other party.
However, Gawain was not prepared to give up.
Just because he can't directly expose it doesn't mean he can't investigate.
Keen senses told him that the name "Tom Redra (Riddle)" was definitely the deepest secret for that damn bastard Quirrell.
"It's not over, it's definitely not over. ”
Walking briskly on the way to the auditorium, Gawain swore an oath.
Fate seems to have finally favored Gawain for once.
On Thursday morning, a snow-white owl flew in through the window of the auditorium and went straight to Gawain.
"Gawain White Hogwarts"
It handed Gawain a large envelope.
Gawain grabbed the nut and removed the envelope from its lap. The envelope is made of thick sheepskin, which is not only waterproof, but also looks very high-end.
"Gawain, the old school calendar you wanted, I borrowed it from the library yesterday, but there are no useful materials in it. Huh, what is this?"
Hermione pulled a not-so-thick booklet out of her backpack and handed it to Gawain. He took it and tossed it into his pocket, turning the envelope over again.
"Hmm... Is it some form of reply to the reader's letter?"
Gawain tore open the envelope's fire paint.
"Dear Mr. Gawain White
I've added to your use of the Slow Spell in a new revised version of Standard Spell: Level 2, and I'll be holding a launch event at the Blotted Bookstore in the near future.
As for the way in which your concern for name magic is linked to the map, I'm sorry my colleagues and I couldn't find a definite idea. The magic of names has always been the most mysterious part of charms, and there isn't much information to refer to.
However, I have copied as many of the spells related to the name as I have been able to make public, and I am attaching it in the hope that it will be helpful to you.
And again: The Bat Spirit Charm really works.
Yours forever
Miranda Goshak"
Beneath the letter was a gold leaf-coated invitation and a few pieces of loose parchment, presumably the enchantment mentioned in the letter about the name.
Gawain handed the letter to Hermione and rummaged through the parchment.
He had sent three letters to the owl shack, one to his home, one to Diagon Alley, and the last to the compiler of the Standard Spell.
He summarized some techniques for using the Slowdown Charm (mostly with technical assistance from a White Wizard) and asked them to help him with some information on names and map contacts.
In the preface to the textbook, it is mentioned that she lived in Godric's Valley as a child, but Gawain is not sure if she still lives there after all these years.
But there was no doubt that the letter was finally delivered.
"Miranda Goshak, why is this name so familiar, and where was it mentioned?" Hermione frowned, thinking hard.
"The origin of the surname? Verification of the authenticity of the name, this is a good choice... Damn, why is the spell incomplete!The curse of the name... And the protection of the name ... Wait!"
Gawain suddenly had an idea.
A brilliant idea that would allow him to get revenge on Professor Quirrell and validate Tom Rydra's brilliant idea.
"Using the venom of a creature, after carving this pattern on the ground, exhale the incantation, then the name of the person you want to curse (the name must be real and the curse is viable), and finally the spell you wish to cast. ”
He scrutinized the description on the parchment, which depicted a very complex formation, derived from the inverted pentagram, with a large number of symbols, said to have come from the library of a notorious witch from the Middle Ages.
Miranda also mentions that the spell is actually a chicken rib. Not only is it extremely difficult to use, it requires an accurate name, but it also has to know the precise location of the object.
In a preparation time of up to five minutes.
Subject can't even move a single step.
Otherwise, the caster will take the spell on the subject's behalf.
"It's better to give him a bat spirit spell to refresh it. ”
Here's what Miranda said.
But none of this was a problem for Gawain.
He has talent and knows names.
More importantly, he knew a perfect time.
At that time, Professor Quirrell not only didn't run around, but he would never find out that Gawain was behind it.
"She's here, Jane. ”
Gawain grabbed Hermione's Standard Spell: Beginner textbook and pointed to her the editor's small print on the cover, "Speaking of which, when was Harry's first match?"
"It should be the first Saturday in November? I thought you weren't interested in Quidditch. The kind of fancy, vanity, barbaric tricks that lack consideration. ”
Hermione pulled the corners of her mouth down in dissatisfaction.
This sentiment is quite understandable.
Especially, it's still Thursday.
After a hurried breakfast, at the urging of Hermione, who had a special mission, they hurried to the Charms classroom in the corridor on the fourth floor.
Professor Flitwick waited for them in the classroom as usual, and very warmly invited Gawain to the stage, using a little time before class to demonstrate the technique of the slowing spell he had used before.
In return, he not only added 10 points to Gryffindor, but also simply agreed to Hermione's request to be his mentor.
"Of course, of course, it doesn't hurt to learn a little more spells. Actually, I think there will be quite a few upperclassmen who would be willing to join you. ”
Professor Flitwick smiled and offered to set aside two hours a week to personally mentor Gawain and the study group they had formed.
In the afternoon, when Gawain went to the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom with trepidation, he found Professor Quirrell as if nothing had happened before.
He was just talking about how to tell if something was magical from its appearance, and he didn't say anything about how to deal with them.
Gawain seemed to be able to see that Professor Quirrell was a fearless smile under the mask. And Gawain also expects that one day when the damn mask is removed, he will be able to punch him in the face.
Revenge always comes cold.
After dinner, Gawain quietly left the castle and headed to the east of the Forbidden Forest.
There, is the nest of the eight-eyed giant spider.
Eight-Eyed Spiders are high on the list of dangerous magical creatures provided by the Ministry of Magic, they are large but agile enough to move quickly through forests and complex landscapes.
Sharp chelica that can bite through even metal.
Deadly venom, disgusting gregarious lifestyles, and cruel notions of life...
Gawain saw nothing to be forgiven.
And this time, Gawain is not alone.