Chapter 24 [Practical Guide Page Collection Challenge]

Dumbledore held a book in his hand and looked at Rock in front of him.

His mind recalled the encounter with the little wizard.

When he went to the orphanage to pick up Rock, Dumbledore knew at first sight that he had made the right choice this time.

This was a little wizard who was far more intelligent than his peers.

He was extremely grateful for the sudden impulse that day - he wanted to pick up the little wizard himself.

And obviously, compared to Tom's time, Dumbledore did better this time. When he learned that the orphanage was about to be demolished, he gave Rock some money and told old Tom of the Leaky Cauldron, hoping that the other party could temporarily give Rock a place to stay.

And old Tom also told him that the child loved reading very much and stayed in the room to read all day every day.

Later, Dumbledore had a sudden idea and asked Hagrid to keep Harry in the Leaky Cauldron. In addition to targeting Voldemort, the more important reason was to let the two orphan wizards learn friendship from getting along.

The two of them really got along well. Harry also learned a lot of useful knowledge under Rock's influence. Rock also knew how to go shopping and play with his friends, which made Dumbledore even more relieved.

And today, Flitwick came to tell him that Rock had self-taught the basic textbooks and learned the Patronus Charm and silent and wandless spells, which really surprised the knowledgeable Dumbledore.

Dumbledore has always said that Tom Riddle is smart and is the smartest student he has ever seen in Hogwarts.

Dumbledore believed that this was not a lie, but Rock's appearance made Dumbledore slightly modify his evaluation of Tom.

Maybe the "smartest" will be crossed out.

However, this also strengthened Dumbledore's determination. He would not let this little wizard with the same background go down the same old path as Tom.

One Dark Lord is enough. He is old and really can't see a teenage Tom Riddle appear again.

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Rock also took the "Wizards' Practical Guide" with a serious face.

Dumbledore was relieved to see that Rock did not rush to ask him about ancient magic.

In fact, Dumbledore knew a little about the application of ancient magic. After all, his ancestors had an ancient magic guardian named Percival.

However, rather than blindly pursuing power, Dumbledore hoped that Rock could understand some precious qualities.

With Rock's current talent, it is only a matter of time before he wants to become the strongest. Now that Dumbledore is still alive, the danger of Voldemort is not his turn.

So rather than blindly becoming stronger, it is more important to learn adventure and friendship like other young wizards of the same age than to learn any magic.

A childhood with precious memories is more worth savoring than magic.

How to teach Rock this made Dumbledore think for a long time.

As an educator, Dumbledore has passed the time of being a teacher. He now prefers to guide the young wizards to progress without disgusting them.

This is the plan for Harry, to let Harry take the path of courage himself, rather than tirelessly telling him the importance of courage.

But Rock's situation is different from Harry's. He is smarter and more talented. The methods used to teach Harry are definitely useless for Rock.

The mechanisms set up in the corridor on the fourth floor are probably child's play in his eyes.

Flitwick didn't give him much time. He told him and brought the child here.

In a hurry, Dumbledore could only borrow some "wisdom of the predecessors".

This "Wizardry Practical Guide" is specially prepared for transfer students. It is said that it can help wizards recognize the buildings in Hogwarts more quickly and record the learning progress of wizards.

The previous owner of this book also took this book on various adventures.

Maybe there are really clues to ancient magic in this book, but Dumbledore is not sure about it.

If not, then this book can also help Rock a little. If there is, that's fine.

Because Dumbledore believes that it is more meaningful to let Rock learn ancient magic in adventures than to stay in the principal's office for rigid teaching.

"Principal, can I open it?" Rock asked cautiously.

Dumbledore nodded, "Of course, it's yours now."

Rock took a breath and gently opened the book. In an instant, a sky full of pages gushed out of the book, and in less than a moment, they were integrated into the Hogwarts castle.

Dumbledore raised his head, thinking.

So this is how transfer students were made to understand the architecture of Hogwarts a hundred years ago?

Not bad, not bad, very creative.

Dumbledore felt that this was much more creative than his own ideas, so he just borrowed it and used it to train Harry.

"This is the page of the practical guide." Dumbledore saw the secret of this book at a glance: "These pages have been integrated into the entire Hogwarts castle, and it will help you understand this ancient building."

"When you hold this book and use 'Original Form Appearance' in the right place, the pages will appear."

"Of course, you can also try it in the principal's office first." Dumbledore winked at Rock playfully.

Then he waved his hand, and the Sorting Hat woke up from its sleep and flew in front of Rock.

"Hey! What are you going to do to me?!"

"Show your true colors!"

A page immediately appeared in front of Rock, describing the characteristics of the Sorting Hat.

[Sorting Hat]: "This magic hat was created by the four founders of Hogwarts. For thousands of years, all students have found the most suitable college for themselves through it."

At this time, Rock's [Practical Guide] vibrated slightly.

Rock opened the book, and it showed--

[Challenge Unlocked]: Collect 2 "Practical Guide Pages" in Hogwarts (1/2)

[Reward]: Hogwarts Royal Glasses.

Hmm?

Poor Rock woke up instantly. Although he still lacked one page to claim, there was actually a reward just like in the game.

Rock knew the book "Wizard Practical Guide", which is used by players in the game-it can be understood as the names of functional buttons such as menus, equipment bars, maps, tasks, challenges, etc.

In the game, after the colleges are sorted, a teacher will give you this book and then unlock the menu.

Of course, the more important thing is that Rock has seen a lot of "echoes" of ancient magic in this book since just now, which is the so-called natural magic.

Maybe this book has the magic heritage left by the player character.

"I hope this book can help you." Dumbledore opened a box of chocolate frogs and put it in his mouth.

Hmm... I still like sweeter ones.

"Go find your friends to have dinner together. They should have reserved a seat for you in the hall."

Rock nodded, then walked out of the principal's office with the practical guide in his arms after Fox said goodbye.

Unexpectedly, I got another bargain this time.

As expected, Dumbledore still got more gold coins.