Chapter 143: Complete Protection

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Easter was quietly approaching, and the professors at Hogwarts had all intuitively assigned a pile of holiday homework to the students.

Perhaps the professors were aware that most students liked to be lazy, which was why they used this method to ensure that the students could review their lessons well and avoid failing the upcoming final exams.

At Hogwarts, if the final grades were too poor, there was indeed a possibility of being held back a year, although such occurrences were rare.

"Don't you need to review?" Lee Jordan just finished reciting the twelve uses of dragon's blood and looked up at Albert, who was busy with his own affairs, unable to help but ask.

"I've already reviewed," Albert replied without looking up and recited the twelve uses of dragon's blood that Lee Jordan had just recited.

"You shouldn't ask Albert," Fred sighed at the question and sarcastically said, "Even if he doesn't review, he can still do better than you. By the way, why do we have to review more than a month in advance?"

"I heard Percy say that Professor Broad will resign in mid-May," George yawned and looked at Albert. "Is that true?"

"Um, yes, that's true," Albert nodded, confirming the news.

"I also heard that Professor Broad has already prepared the exam questions," George's eyes immediately lit up with excitement, and he eagerly asked, "You often go to Professor Broad's office, have you seen..."

"You're thinking too much," Albert looked at George with some helplessness. "Whether I've seen the exam questions or not, it's the same to me. Why should I go out of my way to invite a bad reputation for myself by peeking at the questions?"

"True," Fred said without energy as he practiced wand movements. His Transfiguration skills were not very proficient, especially the transformation of certain objects, which was difficult for him. However, he heard that it was one of the required topics for the exam.

"Such a disappointment. We rarely get a break, and they can't let us relax easily?" Lee Jordan threw his book aside and leaned over to Albert's side. "Are you still making protective bracelets?"

"Yeah, the last version of the protective bracelet didn't pass the test, so I'm trying to improve it," Albert didn't intend to hide anything and said, "I've learned a lot recently, and it comes in handy."

"What did you learn?" Fred quickly caught onto the keyword. "Did you learn advanced Dark Arts defense spells from Professor Broad?"

"It's the application of ancient runes," Albert said without minding his roommates crowding around. He casually swept the wood shavings into the fireplace. "Aren't you guys doing your homework? There's no one in the common room to disturb you while you work."

"No, not urgent," George grumbled.

"Do you not do your homework?" Lee Jordan asked Albert. "I rarely see you in the library doing your assignments. Angelina asked about it this afternoon."

"He doesn't have to. At least he doesn't have to do the Transfiguration homework," George protested, somewhat annoyed. "Professor McGonagall exempted Albert from most of the homework. I guess he doesn't have to do the Dark Arts Defense homework either."

"Ah, really? Damn, why do I have to do so much homework?" Fred complained discontentedly.

Just the thought of having to work hard to complete the heavy homework during the Easter break made the three of them frustrated.

"If you guys can publish a paper on Transfiguration today, then you won't have to do the Transfiguration homework," Angelina spoke up. She had just finished her Transfiguration assignment and lazily stretched her body.

Despite their complaints, the Weasley twins and Lee Jordan had no choice but to do their homework. Unless they wanted to be confined by the professors.

It wouldn't be pleasant after the summer vacation if their exam results were poor.

Albert, on the other hand, had no leisure time at all. He had his own things to do.

The rough version 1.1 of the protective bracelet was soon declared completed, but its effectiveness remained average. The ancient runes carved on it didn't have any effect at all.

This meant that it was a failure.

Albert recorded in his "Guide to Protective Bracelet Crafting": Version 1.1 of the protective bracelet was a complete failure. The intended effect was not achieved, and it was no different from version 1.0.

In fact, Albert had hoped that a new alchemy skill related to a protective bracelet would appear on his skill panel. However, his hope was undoubtedly in vain.

Perhaps the so-called protective bracelet couldn't even be considered an alchemical item.

Albert speculated as such.

In the following days, Albert could clearly feel that MacDougall's writing speed for the manuscript had increased. However, the third part of the manuscript was already beyond his abilities, but its content surprised him.

Unlike the previous parts, the third part of the manuscript was about the application of ancient runes, specifically related to the usage of spells.

The Patronus Charm was not the only ancient spell mentioned.

It seemed as though MacDougall was explaining it to Albert, as he described a powerful protective spell in his manuscript.

If translated directly, it would be called "Complete Protection."

This ancient spell was similar to the Ironclad Charm. After casting the spell, an invisible protective barrier would form, blocking oneself and the opponent. The barrier was not one-directional but all-encompassing, protecting oneself from multiple angles.

From MacDougall's description, Albert felt that it was like wrapping oneself in an indestructible shield.

If the Ironclad Charm could be considered a spell of moderate difficulty, then "Complete Protection" was undoubtedly an extremely complex and difficult spell to cast.

Albert had attempted it once under the watchful eye of Professor Broad, but he had failed.

In fact, all of Albert's attempts to use ancient runes in spellcasting had failed, and he had asked Professor Broad about the reasons.

Professor Broad's answer was that Albert's magical power was not yet strong enough to support these ancient and powerful spells. His understanding and application of them were only superficial.

Professor Broad's gaze was incredibly sharp, and he immediately saw the problem with Albert. He lacked experience.

Even if Albert was a genius, he couldn't possibly master these ancient spells in one go. Ancient magic was much more difficult to grasp than the magic used nowadays.

Perhaps, if someone took the responsibility to teach Albert and he practiced for a few more months, he would be able to master those spells.

As the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Professor Broad was undoubtedly an expert in this field, but he had no intention of teaching Albert.

Whether it was Professor Broad or MacDougall, they both believed that it would be better for Albert to take a break and absorb the knowledge of the Runic language before guiding him on how to use those ancient spells.

Being too impatient might not be a good thing for a young person.

Sometimes, people needed patience.

In Professor Broad's view, the Ironclad Charm, which was relatively easier to master and more practical, was undoubtedly more suitable for Albert to use.

"I suggest you continue to explore the potential of this spell rather than fixating on those ancient spells," Professor Broad explained. "Wizards have developed many variant spells based on the original ones."

"An Ultra Ironclad Charm?" Albert asked tentatively.

"It seems you have done some research on the Ironclad Charm," Professor Broad nodded. "That is an advanced usage."

Albert didn't actually do any research; he had seen it in a movie.

In the Battle of Hogwarts, initiated by Professor Flitwick and completed with the help of several other professors, an almost impenetrable magical protection barrier was a highlight of that movie.

"Do you know why those ancient spells are not popular nowadays?" Professor Broad suddenly asked.

"Slow pace and long incantations?" Albert raised an eyebrow.

"Yes," Professor Broad nodded. "Especially in wizard duels, the flexible use of spells is most important. That's why the Ironclad Charm and some simple counter-curses are favored."

"Can you show me that ancient protective spell?" Albert suddenly asked.

Professor Broad raised an eyebrow, but he didn't refuse. He lifted his wand and waved it around himself.

In that instant, Albert noticed disturbances in the air, as if an invisible barrier surrounded Professor Broad.

"Can I touch it?" Albert asked.

"Yes."

"Amazing." Albert reached out his hand and pushed, but he felt an invisible force preventing his palm from making contact. "But, I remember 'Complete Protection' is supposed to..."

"It's a spell used to protect a specific area. The usage of this spell can go far beyond your imagination," Professor Broad understood Albert's thoughts and said softly, "Don't rush. You're still young, and there's still a lot for you to learn."

Albert fell into silence because this wasn't the ancient protective spell, but it was undoubtedly more suitable for him to use at this moment.

Professor Broad guessed his thoughts, which wasn't too difficult.

"Oh, by the way, this is for you," Professor Broad suddenly said, taking out an invitation from his pocket and handing it to Albert.

"What's this?" Albert was surprised. Professor Broad was giving him an invitation directly.

"Obviously, it's an invitation," Professor Broad said. "It's a private one. MacDougall plans to invite a few friends who are experts in ancient runes."

"Why invite me?" Albert was a bit puzzled.

"Because you are now also a half-expert, the youngest expert. Trust me, many people will be happy to meet you," Professor Broad smiled and said, "This circle has lacked fresh blood for too long."

"Me, an expert?" Albert was still a bit confused. In his previous life, being an expert wasn't a good term, especially when it appeared on TV.

To put it in the language of that time, there weren't any experts blabbering on TV with you.

For some reason, Albert felt that this matter was somewhat unusual.

As far as he knew, wizards' status in the magical world was generally not high before adulthood. They were defined as fledglings, protected individuals.

A twelve-year-old expert?

It seemed quite funny to Albert, not because he didn't agree with Professor Broad's words, but because this was the impression he had of the magical world in his previous understanding.

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