Chapter 47: Expensive Textbooks
Professor McGonagall's words did not extinguish the enthusiasm.
Ron, for example, was very excited: "That's enough!" Sense yourself every day before going to bed, and you can do without a magic wand. It's cool and spicy! ”
His eyes were closed, his hands clenched, as if he was manipulating something that didn't exist.
Professor McGonagall poured cold water on it again.
"Actually, only in Europe and the United States do they use wands. The casting mediums used in other regions are not all wands. For example, the Ouagado School of Magic in Africa. Their students all use gestures for spell casting. Use your own hands as a medium for casting. ”
"Mr. Weasley, if you really want to get rid of the wand. You might as well order the textbooks for the Vagado School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is far faster than the books of the school of thought. It's also more useful. ”
"Moreover, constantly correcting pronunciation, writing essays, waving a wand, and feeling the rhythm of one's own magnetic field and the earth's magnetic field when casting a spell is an exercise in itself."
"So, Mr. Granger. Instead of rubbing your hands together, you should practice casting spells a few more times. ”
Well, you're not going to let me go.
How did I offend you?
Bagir has a black line.
Professor McGonagall is talking about the philosophical school, and Bagill actually has a bit of a sense of déjà vu of meditation in fantasy novels.
In fantasy novels, mages and wizards exercise their spiritual powers.
There are those who seek strength inward, such as the philosophical school.
There are also those who visualize powerful instruments, natural celestial bodies, and magical creatures to improve themselves.
To be honest, the first time he had Riddle, he specifically asked Riddle.
Is there such a method?
But the answer is no.
All wizards become stronger by casting spells non-stop and learning new spells that are harder.
Voldemort's self-magic transformation and Horcruxes to split and purify the self, Dumbledore's philosophy of love is not mainstream.
But it was the two of them who became the great wizards.
This school of thought is also a non-mainstream in the wizarding world.
Maybe...
So, after the other students had left the classroom, Bargill blocked Professor McGonagall.
"Can you tell us about the philosophical school? I'd like to find out. Find out why simply gazing at yourself gives you the ability to move at the thought of a single thought, like the gift of a magical creature. ”
Professor McGonagall couldn't help but rub Bakill's blonde hair, "I can recommend your words. At least you won't be delayed because of the contents. ”
She waved her wand gracefully.
A piece of parchment and ink-soaked quill flew out of the classroom.
The nib of the quill flew on the paper, leaving Juanxiu's handwriting and signature:
"The Universe in the Human Body", "Throw Off the Wand and Be Relaxed", "The Legendary Wizard - Benjamin"
Minerva McGonagall
"The books of the school of thought and philosophy are all in the forbidden area. This was a decision made in the 17th century by Lady Devonte, who was the headmaster at the time. Because this school of thought was very popular at that time. As a result, a large number of students are reluctant to learn. ”
With that, Professor McGonagall lifted her square-rimmed glasses, her eyes sterning.
"So, Bajir. I don't want these books to be shared with your classmates. Especially Mr. Weasley. ”
Bagill nodded repeatedly.
Professor McGonagall nodded before continuing, "The last of these three books is more autobiographical. Well, it's like Lockhart's book. You have to learn to ignore the big chunks of boastful sentences. ”
She hesitated again as she handed the parchment into Bagil's hand.
"Bagil, you can read the last book carefully, follow my prompts."
"You'll need it next semester."
.......
"Will you be able to use it next semester?" Ron repeated.
After Professor McGonagall and Bargill separated, they returned to the second floor, behind her office, study, and bedroom.
Ron, Harry, and Hermione, who were hiding in Room 11, jumped out.
They listened to all the conversations in their entirety.
Professor McGonagall's last words made them very curious.
Even Ron, who was named and criticized, didn't bother complaining.
Looking at the three of them with question marks written all over their eyes.
Bagir shrugged, "I just know that. But only heard. Don't go out and talk nonsense. ”
Harry and Hermione stared at Ron.
Ron nodded reluctantly.
After being influenced by Bajil, he is now very loud-mouthed and likes to gossip everywhere.
Bagill continued: "You know that, too. No one can stay in the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher's seat for more than a year. ”
"So, often after finding a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, the school will find a new target a year or even two years in advance."
Hermione swiped her hand up (Ron and Harry looked at each other with disgusted expressions), she liked to answer the question the most.
"I know, Gilderoy Lockhart! In fact, I wanted to buy his books for a long time. They all sell well. But it's a pity that I've spent almost all the gold gallons I redeemed. ”
"I was already preparing to buy it next year. Which textbook is it? ”
"Which one?" Bagir sneered, "Both." "Break with a Female Ghost", "Traveling with Ghouls", "Vacation with the Dominatrix", "Walking with the Trolls", "Traveling with the Vampire", "Wandering with the Werewolf", "A Year with the West (Anti-Harmony) Tibetan Snowman", a total of seven books. 5 Galleons per book, for a total of 35 Galleons. ”
"35 Galleons!" Ron gasped and seemed to faint.
"Is it expensive?" As the daughter of a middle-class British dentist, Hermione looked confused.
"It's expensive!" Really rich second generation, but Harry, who had been poor, nodded sympathetically.
Ron blushed, "Five of our families will attend Hogwarts next year. Adding up... (Bagill blurts out from the sidelines: 175 Galleons!) It's 175 Galleons. According to the law of previous years, second-year students only need to buy a copy of "Standard Spell (Level 2)". Even if the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor were to make a little money, he would only designate a book as a new textbook. Lockhart, this bastard is too-"
Ron sighed.
"Although I know that our family is not poor. But my parents really don't have the habit of saving. I really don't know how they got so much money. ”
Hermione still didn't understand.
She did not shy away from pointing out that "it is normal for textbooks to be expensive. Harry, you went to school in the Muggle world, too. In fact, if you find a bookstore, the price of the book will be at least a few dozen pounds. It also costs about 10 pounds to rent. Schools in the Muggle world cost about £450 to £600 a year for textbooks. That's 50 Galleons to 120 Galleons a year. Not to mention that if you want to study well, you have to buy additional extracurricular books. ”
"Actually, the books of the wizarding world are very cheap. And a book can be used for several grades. For example, "A History of Magic", but it takes seven years. ”
Ron was maddened.
He knew he was right, but he didn't know how to refute it, so he just craned his neck and looked at Hermione unconvinced.
Tight intellect restrained him, and there was no swearing.
Bagill stepped forward, "Hermione, why don't you read the other books in the wizarding world?" How does the price of Lockhart's books compare to theirs? ”
"Expensive is expensive. In fact, expanding the horizon to the globe. British and American textbooks are ridiculously expensive. Students from ordinary families who want to go to college can only take out loans. ”
"The wizarding world is not as outrageous as the Muggle world. It's clear that Gilderoy Lockhart is making money. A lot of money. ”
"I don't know what Dumbledore thinks."