Dumbledore didn't mind showing off his magic.
However, compared to Roger's very intuitive and destructive magic, his magic seemed unremarkable.
"It's not hot at all, just very warm."
A wisp of flame bloomed in Dumbledore's hand.
Hermione reached out to touch it and found that the flame had no destructive power. On the contrary, she felt her fatigue disappear, and her mind, which had been tense due to psychological stress, felt much more relaxed.
Although not known for destruction, Roger believed that Dumbledore's current application of magic was no less than his own material restructuring, and in some aspects, even more profound.
Dumbledore named it Nirvana Fire.
As the name suggests, it could restore one's state, and if pushed to its extreme, it was enough to bring the recently deceased back to life – this was the Power of Nirvana Rebirth!
If Dumbledore wished, he could even transform back into an infant at any time through this flame.
Not only could he use it himself, but he could also use this power on anyone.
Countless people tormented by aging and illness would have sold their fortunes for what was now quietly burning in Dumbledore's palm.
Dumbledore and Roger walked different paths.
Roger wanted to forge a path that encompassed everything, with no blind spots and no weaknesses.
Dumbledore, on the other hand, had no interest in things outside of magic.
The Three-Dimensional Theory was meant to pull ethereal magic from the heavens down to earth, to divide and consume it to strengthen the self.
But in Dumbledore's hands, it became a ladder to the heavens; he wanted to climb from the ground to the sky, to fully enter the world of 'magic.'
To use a more vivid analogy, Roger wanted to overthrow the 'emperor' and establish something new, while Dumbledore aimed to become the 'emperor.'
Different paths led to different outcomes.
In Roger's hands, magic became like black technology from science fiction.
On Dumbledore's side, it increasingly resembled the miraculous methods found in fairy tales.
"Alright, I've seen enough. It's time to start the formal lessons." Roger tapped his finger lightly, casting the 'Spell Geminio (Duplicate).'
Under the duplication spell, the Three-Dimensional Theory became two books.
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"Hermione, tell me, what should one do when encountering a female ghost?"
Hearing the gloomy voice, Hermione, who had been feeling drowsy, was startled awake.
Looking at Professor Snape, who was substituting for Defense Against the Dark Arts, she quickly searched her mind for the relevant knowledge.
Honestly, she hadn't heard much of what Snape had said in class as she had been dozing off. Fortunately, Hermione's reading was extensive, which 'saved her life.'
"If we accidentally encounter a female ghost, we should..." A female ghost does not refer to a female spirit, but rather a dark magic creature with a feminine appearance that emits uncomfortable, sharp cries. However, they are only frightening in appearance and do not typically attack directly. The best course of action is to intimidate and drive them away.
Rather than confronting them head-on.
"Hmph, an accurate answer, but you will still have to pay the price for dozing off in class. One point deducted from Gryffindor." Professor Snape, as usual, showed no favor to the Gryffindor students.
Although Harry had caused a slight shift in Snape's personality.
The overall direction, however, would not fundamentally change.
He still disliked Gryffindor and favored his own Slytherin house. Whenever he had the chance, he would casually deduct points from Gryffindor and add them to his own house... Snape's strategy of balancing the scales was instrumental in Slytherin winning the House Cup.
After class, several female classmates who were familiar with Hermione gathered around to ask how she was doing. Although they didn't have very deep bonds with Hermione, anyone could see that Hermione had been acting strangely lately, and they naturally felt some concern.
"I'm fine, I'm just a bit tired from studying," Hermione replied with a smile, accepting their kindness.
Her previous 'illness' was completely gone, but new problems had arisen.
If the previous Hermione was living in constant fear and despair, then the current Hermione was like an employee who had been forced to work 14-hour days for four consecutive weeks by their boss, despite being offered a high salary.
Even if the overtime pay was ten times the normal rate, people still get tired.
Roger hadn't lied; the revised Three-Dimensional Theory was indeed much easier to get started with.
Having witnessed the magical powers displayed by Roger and Headmaster Dumbledore, her motivation was also very high.
However, her progress was not as impressive.
This was actually quite normal. Roger had the power of foresight and Professor McGonagall's full guidance, and Dumbledore himself had terrifyingly deep foundations.
After switching to the new method, they could naturally quickly monetize their previous accumulations.
But Hermione's foundation was still within the scope of a Hogwarts junior student's level.
Even so, Hermione could still feel directly that she was becoming stronger every day.
The thrill of this constantly growing power was even more captivating than leveling up in a game, making it difficult for her to restrain herself from pouring her energy into it, to the point where even her normal studies were neglected today.
"I should probably pace myself," Hermione murmured, rubbing her temples, which were starting to ache.
To be honest, Snape had really startled Hermione today.
Snape, who had once walked far down the path of dark magic, always carried a subtle, terrifying aura that would make even adult wizards tense up, let alone a young wizard like her.
A sudden moment of clarity made her realize she had made another mistake.
Sometimes, excessive effort doesn't lead to success. If she didn't learn to balance her efforts, she might burn out before achieving anything.
She was so young, still a student, and there was no real danger around her. Besides, if the sky were to fall, taller people would catch it. There was no need to rush so much... she'd take it slow.
Professor Snape's Defense Against the Dark Arts class was the last lesson of the day, and after it ended, she had nothing else planned.
Hermione left the classroom and walked towards the Great Hall with her classmates. She had decided to eat a little and then immediately go back to her dormitory to sleep, planning to reorganize her study schedule starting tomorrow.
She casually picked up some fried chicken and sausage in the Great Hall. Just as Hermione was preparing to quickly finish them, Suddenly, a gasp echoed throughout the entire Great Hall! Everyone involuntarily stopped eating.
"Grindelwald... Grindelwald escaped?!"
Hermione turned her head and saw the new Muggle Studies professor, Carey Di Bubaj, who had replaced Quirrell, staring with wide eyes, her jaw practically dropping.
Grindelwald.
The name sounded both unfamiliar and vaguely familiar. Hermione, with her excellent memory, quickly found it in a corner of her mind.
Then, Hermione's eyes widened just like Professor Carey Di Bubaj's.
If she remembered correctly, Grindelwald was...
As one of the greatest achievements of Dumbledore's life, and the last person to have severely impacted the wizarding world, although rarely mentioned, no one had forgotten him.
In the now silent Great Hall, the gazes of students and professors converged in two directions.
They looked towards the only two people in the entire hall who hadn't stopped their cutlery and were still eating.
Dumbledore, and Roger!
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