Getting along with Hermione has always been so bland.

Sitting oppositely, you read your book, I read mine, without interfering with each other, there is a feeling of quiet and good years.

When it was time for dinner, they each chose the books they wanted to borrow and walked into the auditorium together.

You to the left, I'm to the right.

Ike enjoyed the simplicity of the process, which gave him a sense of familiarity and enjoyment, so much so that he often had a faint smile on his face after the two of them separated.

Of course, the smile won't last long.

After greeting Stuart and the others, Ike occasionally snapped in a few words as he ate a hearty dinner.

The days are dull, but inexplicably fulfilling.

Stewart was right, trying to fit in, it was really different.

Unfortunately, even under the influence of seven Quidditch enthusiasts, Ike still didn't like the sport.

The end of the Christmas holiday not only means that the young wizards are in a state of intense study again, but also that the Quidditch match is about to start again.

After a clean first defeat to Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw is on the verge of facing tough rivals Gryffindor.

It was a game that didn't have to look to know the outcome, and after saying goodbye to Stewart and the others, who were still hopeful, Ike went to the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor's office on the third floor alone.

Three of the most powerful wizards in the world today, Grindelwald imprisoned himself in Newmontgard, Dumbledore was the headmaster of Hogwarts, and Voldemort clinged to the back of Quirrell's head.

Newmondgard was far away from England, and Dumbledore was often nowhere to be seen, but Voldemort was easy to find.

He's right there!

"Please come in!"

Ike pushed the door in, looked at Quirrell, who was a little nervous, bowed slightly, and said, "Professor Quirrell, I have some questions for you, I don't know if it's convenient for you now?" ”

"When...... Absolutely, I ...... I'd love to ...... Answering the little wizard's question...... Issue. Quirrell motioned for Ike to sit down, his hands crossed, and he sat up straight.

"That's right, Professor." Ike said, "I've learned from the Dark Forces: Self-Defense Guide that dark magic is evil magic with the intent of harming others, but curses, some prank spells, can also have the same effect, but they are not classified as dark magic. ”

"There are also spells like the Crushing Charm and the Cutting Charm that can also cause damage to people, why not black magic?"

Quirrell smiled and paused before explaining, "Mr. Stred, you...... Your understanding ...... If there is a mistake, it will be judged whether it can hurt others...... It's not accurate to divide whether it's black magic or not, and you're ignoring the book...... Another description of black magic in the book. ”

"...... with the intent of harming others It is indeed an important sign of black magic, but more importantly, it is...... It is black magic that must have a strong desire to hurt others...... to succeed. ”

"You...... You should know the four ...... of magic release Four basic elements. ”

Seeing Ike nodding, Quirrell continued: "With firm conviction and a certain amount of concentration, black magic is the embodiment of extreme, evil thoughts, and there must be a strong desire to hurt others or even the idea of killing the other party to succeed. And how can a person who has held this thought for a long time be normal? That's why it's said that black magic affects the minds and souls of wizards. ”

"Do you know the three unforgivable curses?" Quirrell asked suddenly.

Ike hesitated for a moment, then whispered back, "Yes, Professor." The Curse of Snatching, the Curse of Penetration, and the Curse of Death, all three of which are extremely evil and cruel spells, and if used on a person, they are punishable by imprisonment for life in Azkaban. ”

"What a clever and studious little wizard." Quirrell applauded, his tone full of appreciation, "Mr. Stred, few young wizards know as much as you do. Yes, the three unforgivable spells are all extremely evil and cruel magic, but that is not why they are 'unforgivable'. ”

Quirrell took out his wand, summoned three spiders, and demonstrated the three unforgivable spells to Ike one by one. Looking at Ike's frightened pale face, he said softly, "Don't be afraid, now you can tell me how you felt when I cast an unforgivable spell on the spider." ”

Ike's tone trembled a little: "I...... I feel like you're ...... me I cast these spells, and it's horrible, it's evil......"

"That's right!" Quirrell put away his wand and handed Ike a piece of chocolate, "As the most well-known and representative of the dark arts, you can clearly feel the evil, cruel, and terrible side of the dark arts. ”

"In fact, that's why black magic is black magic, and cutting spells and smashing spells are not included in the category of black magic, even though they can also cause harm to people......

"The main purpose of the Cutting Charm and the Crushing Charm is not to hurt others, and the dark magic is ......"

Quirrell leaned forward, looked at Ike's blue eyes with obvious fear, and said slowly, "Of course, there's another, simpler way to divide it. What can be easily controlled by wizards and the damage inflicted can be easily healed is the so-called 'white magic', and vice versa, black magic! ”

"Mr. Strade, do you understand?"

Quirrell's eyes were three points of inquiry, three points of scrutiny, and four points of confidence, and Ike also showed three points of understanding, three points of fear, and four points of yearning.

As if he had finally made up his mind after struggling for a long time, Ike fixed his eyes on Quirrell.

"Professor, can you ...... Can you teach me black magic? ”

Quirrell straightened up and looked at Ike for a moment before asking, "Mr. Stred, can you tell me why you want to study the Dark Arts?" ”

"This is strictly forbidden at Hogwarts, in fact, of the three major schools of witchcraft and wizardry in Europe, only Durmstrang has a course dedicated to teaching dark arts."

"After all, dark magic is evil, cruel, and too dangerous for a young wizard like you, even under the guidance of a professor."

Ike was silent for a long time before he said firmly, "Because black magic is powerful!" ”

"Powerful? Of course! Quirrell smiled suddenly, "Every wizard yearns for great power. ”

"But, Mr. Stredder, this reason does not convince me."

Ike hesitated for a moment, then said slowly, "I need strength, unrivaled strength......"

"Professor, I need strength!"

Quirrell stared into Ike's eyes, and Ike stared into Quirrell's eyes. For a few moments, Quirrell didn't speak.

Ike stood up a little disappointed, bowed slightly to Quirrell, and turned to leave.

As soon as I walked to the door, I heard a sentence from behind me:

"Come to my office every Saturday evening at seven o'clock and hope you don't be late, Mr. Stred......"

"Okay, Professor Quirrell......"