With that, he tapped the air with his finger, and the magic at his fingertips bloomed like fireworks.
Immediately after, the wand on the desk flew into his hand.
Wandless casting!
Dumbledore handed the wand to Chu Yang.
He said with a smile, "This is a wand I had prepared in advance, and its materials are similar to your original wand."
"Of course, the core of this wand is not a precious Qilin scale, but a Unicorn tail feather. Both are magical creatures representing holiness, so they won't overly repel your magic."
Chu Yang took the wand from Dumbledore's hand, but in his heart, he wondered what it would be like if Dumbledore asked him to cast spells with the Elder Wand.
What kind of impact would be caused when Wood Release, which is at the core of natural magic, met the Elder Wand, made of elder wood and Thestral tail hair?
Anyway… this Headmaster's office would definitely not be saved.
The portraits of the past Headmasters hanging on the wall would also suffer a devastating disaster.
Dumbledore did not know that Chu Yang was lost in thought. Seeing him motionless for a long time, he thought he was worried about the consequences, so he smiled and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, child. No matter what happens, I can bear the consequences for you. Relax, concentrate, and control your magic."
With the experience from last time, Chu Yang felt less obscure when using the wand. He listened to Dumbledore's guidance, slowly channeled his magic into it, and waved it gently.
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Chapter 34: Slytherin's Non-Pureblood Wizard
Crack~ Crack~ Crack~
The direction the wand was pointing was exactly the wooden table in front of the two, and the wooden table actually began to sprout branches and leaves under the influence of the magic.
Deadwood coming to life!
Dumbledore, who witnessed everything with his own eyes, showed a look of shock on his face, muttering, "Unbelievable, it's truly unbelievable! This majestic life energy, it's as if nature itself is casting a spell."
"All along, magic has only manifested as a simple form of energy."
"Even among wizards, there are distinctions between light wizards and dark wizards, and there are special cases like Dark Magic, but essentially, they are all just pure magic. And this kind of magic, inherently possessing certain characteristics, is the first I have ever encountered in my life!"
Dumbledore seemed to have discovered a treasure, his face full of childlike, innocent joy.
By the time Chu Yang's magic dissipated, a small tree had already grown on the wooden table, almost reaching the ceiling. Creepers and colorful small flowers had also grown on the vines below.
The portraits on the wall could no longer hold back and began to chatter noisily.
"Amazing! This is truly a beautiful scene!"
"This truly overturns my understanding. That child can produce such astonishing effects without casting any spells."
"Dumbledore, quickly capture him and study him! Perhaps he can usher in a great era!"
Chu Yang slowly looked up, staring coldly at the portrait that was clamoring to have him captured.
Phineas Nigellus Black
The first Headmaster to graduate from Slytherin, and also the most unpopular Headmaster in Hogwarts history!
He was also the great-great-grandfather of Harry's godfather, Sirius Black.
All in all… he was the most annoying of the many Headmaster portraits!
"Don't say that, Headmaster Phineas." Dumbledore tidied his beard and even wiped his glasses, "He is about to enter Slytherin, so he is actually your junior."
"What?" Phineas suddenly became furious!
Only a gaping maw remained in the portrait frame as he roared, "I will never allow a Muggle-born child to enter the great Slytherin House!"
Phineas had just heard Chu Yang and Dumbledore's conversation and knew that Chu Yang came from an orphanage.
As for Dumbledore's later statement that Chu Yang might be the descendant of a famous wizarding family in the East, Phineas did not take that claim seriously.
He hadn't used Legilimency on Chu Yang, so he naturally couldn't agree with Dumbledore's view.
"You've been dead for over sixty years, why are you still clinging to that boring bloodline theory?" A female Headmaster spoke sarcastically, her disdain for Phineas evident.
Chu Yang looked at her name.
Dilys Derwent
Before becoming a famous female Headmaster in Hogwarts history, she was also the Head Healer at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
Dilys became Headmaster long before Phineas, so when she spoke, Phineas usually remained silent.
Only after both portraits had quieted down did Chu Yang open his mouth and ask, "Why would I be sorted into Slytherin?"
Dumbledore was silent for a moment, then said, "Slytherin is a very excellent House, but their views on certain matters are overly prejudiced. As Headmaster, I cannot forcefully interfere with the students' thoughts."
"The person who changes their minds should ideally be a student like them."
Chu Yang frowned, "Why choose me?"
Dumbledore explained, "The person who convinces them must be a wizard from a Muggle family, otherwise it's meaningless. But such wizards generally don't have high aptitudes and can't accomplish this, and you possess extraordinary potential…"
Chu Yang was half-believing, half-doubting. He always felt that this seemingly kind old man was actually full of mischief.
Suddenly, he remembered Dumbledore's plan to transform Harry Potter into the Savior.
Goodness, he's not treating me as a backup plan, is he?
The more Chu Yang thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, but in the current situation, it was difficult for him to refuse Dumbledore's arrangement, as the compensation they had discussed earlier might also disappear.
"Alright, Slytherin it is. However, there's something I need to say upfront: if those classmates are not very friendly towards me, I will firmly retaliate when necessary. You can't blame me then!"
Aren't they just a bunch of pre-Dark Wizards who haven't even graduated yet? I'll beat up Dark Wizards!
Dumbledore smiled at Chu Yang's eager expression and teased, "If you feel your safety is threatened, you can certainly retaliate on your own. There's no problem at all, I can assure you!"
"In that case, I am very happy to join Slytherin House." Chu Yang bowed slightly, then reminded, "Please also remember our agreement!"
"I never break my word." Dumbledore playfully winked at Chu Yang, looking like an old mischievous child.
Then he summoned a House-Elf and said to it, "Please be so kind as to fetch Professor Snape."
The House-Elf quickly disappeared from the Headmaster's office.
Chu Yang sighed inwardly when he heard Snape's name.
If there was one character in the Harry Potter world who was most tragic, it was him.
The girl he loved was lured away by the boy who bullied him daily, and he even had to risk his life to protect their son.
Severus Snape's deep affection for Lily Evans commands respect.
But it also makes one feel pathetic and foolish.
Honestly, Chu Yang felt that if he were in Snape's shoes, putting everything else aside, he would definitely first find a way to kill James Potter.
The humiliating incident of the inverted hang at fifth year dealt a devastating blow to Snape's life, and he parted ways with Lily Evans, his lifelong love.
Perhaps from Harry's perspective, James Potter was a great father. From the perspective of friends like Sirius Black, James Potter was a trustworthy friend.
But from an objective bystander's perspective, they were a bunch of jerks, even more so than Draco Malfoy.
So whether a person is good or bad depends entirely on one's perspective.
About ten minutes later, Snape, who had just sent the new students to Slytherin, arrived late. He first respectfully greeted Dumbledore, then looked at Chu Yang indifferently.
The astonishing performance that took place in the Great Hall lingered in Snape's mind.
He still remembered Professor McGonagall saying at the time that the sorting hat could not decide this child's future, and now Dumbledore had called him to the Headmaster's office. What for, goes without saying.
Sure enough, Dumbledore spoke the next second, "Professor Snape, from today onwards, Chu Yang is a student of Slytherin. Please take him to the dormitory."
You're letting a young wizard from an orphanage enter Slytherin?
Snape could completely imagine how difficult Chu Yang's days would be!
Chapter 35: What to do if your roommate is not friendly?
He looked at Dumbledore in confusion, wondering if the other party intended to kill this child?
Dumbledore did not explain to Snape but shook his head, signaling him not to ask further, and urged him with his eyes to quickly take Chu Yang away.
Snape snorted coldly, bowed slightly to Dumbledore, and then turned to leave.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Headmaster Dumbledore. The snacks here are very good." Chu Yang politely bowed, then followed Snape out.
Dumbledore watched the two leave until the door closed tightly.
The Slytherin House dormitories and common room entrance are located in the dungeons of Hogwarts.
Hufflepuff House is also located here.
The two Houses are in opposite directions, separated by the Hogwarts kitchens, where hundreds of House-Elves work.
Chu Yang followed Snape back into the path new students took from the grotto ferry to the school's main entrance, then took another fork in the road.
Not long after, Chu Yang saw a damp stone wall blocking their way.
This scene was exactly like the back door of the Leaky Cauldron.
"Pure-blood!"
Snape proudly spoke the password, glancing at Chu Yang, and then the stone wall rumbled open, revealing a small path paved with pebbles beneath their feet.
The two followed the path deeper, and a spacious common room suddenly appeared.
The surrounding walls were made of Black Gothic marble, and the ceiling was a transparent crystal dome, through which one could see the shimmering ripples above.
This place was at the bottom of the lake, or more precisely, at the bottom of the Black Lake.
Chu Yang looked up.
Through the windows, he could see fish swimming outside and some large marine creatures.
Green-glowing lamps were chained to the ceiling. Inside, there was a fireplace with a beautifully carved mantelpiece.
The common room's two sides led to the boys' and girls' dormitories, respectively.
Snape stood at the entrance and said coldly, "You're not expecting me to even find your bed for you, are you?"