Connor's Hogwarts

The butterfly effect means that in a dynamic system, small changes in initial conditions can drive long-term huge chain reactions of the entire system.

An inconspicuous little action can cause a series of huge reaction changes. The butterfly effect confirms the complexity of the development of things.

Scientists will attribute the various variables in this series of changes to unpredictable chaotic coincidences...

But wizards are different. Wizards will use mysterious power to deduce the inevitable consequences of things developing to a certain stage from a small amount of information.

This mysterious power is called divination.

Although this thing sounds very metaphysical, very idealistic, and very imprecise (and it is indeed the case), no one can deny its role, because the facts are there, and divination can indeed predict the future.

Hogwarts offers divination and arithmetic classes.

As we all know, various prophecies have always been circulated in the wizarding world, and these prophecies have come true in the end, but prophecy is an ability that only special wizards with the blood of the prophet can possess.

Prophecy is essentially a type of divination. The difference is that prophecy is a special ability that is based on tiny variables and at the cost of life, to glimpse real fragments from the long river of time.

Therefore, the bloodline of prophets is generally very short-lived, because they are using their lives to be voyeurs.

In short, it is a special talent. If you don't have it, you don't have it. Most people can't peek into the future without [sight]. Therefore, for most wizards, arithmetic divination is the real divination technique, and prophets and prophets are all God stick.

After a school year of study, Connor already has a clearer understanding of arithmetic divination. He has been able to make the [Forbidden Forest Marauder's Map] based on his own ability alone, but even he dare not say that he is right. How deeply do you understand the science of arithmetic and divination?

Connor's fourth-year elective courses are still Arithmancy and Ancient Runes.

To a certain extent, ancient magic texts can be regarded as a foreign language, or an incomplete foreign language. After studying the existing research results, there is actually not much left to learn, and subsequent learning will all rely on personal research and accumulation. , so Connor planned not to take this course after fifth grade, and instead take Care of Magical Creatures.

But arithmetic divination is not good. Although Connor has been able to make the Marauder's Map on his own, he feels that he still has not gotten started.

Arithmancy is definitely the most complicated course at Hogwarts, bar none. Last year, there were thirteen people who took this course, but this year there are only six people left, and all of them are Connor's acquaintances...

Today is the day when the fourth grade students have their first arithmetic and divination class of the semester.

Setima Victor, the professor of Arithmetic Divination at Hogwarts, is an unsmiling middle-aged witch. Last year, she had a very good relationship with Connor because she was studying magic scrolls.

But at this time, the professor's face was not very good.

"This semester, seven students have left us." Professor Victor said in a conspiratorial tone: "I am not surprised by this result. It is better to say that the number of people who chose this course last year was in double digits. I’m surprised, but it seems that those students who chose this course with ulterior motives have already given up.”

At this point, Professor Victor looked at Connor meaningfully, because most of those who ran away were girls who had "impure purposes" for him.

"But I believe that you are all good students who are outstanding enough, have enough confidence in yourself, and have a long-term vision."

Professor Victor changed the topic and looked at the people under the podium with eyes filled with relief, even showing a rare smile: "I have great expectations for you, and I also believe that you will have a bright future. .”

The depressing atmosphere was swept away, and the six students looked at each other and smiled, understanding everything.

The six people in the audience are the twins, Cedric, Alice, Connor and Emily. Well, they are all old guys from the fraternity. It is obviously a big class in school but it has been turned into a small training class. , enough to show how high the threshold of this course is.

"Our course is quite special. There have been very few people who have chosen the course over the years, and because the students who persist are relatively outstanding, our Arithmetic Divination course is the only course that is taught in a joint class in the fourth grade - —Oh, I think you should have heard that the curriculum for sixth and seventh grade is actually the same."

Students in the graduating class of Hogwarts are very free. They have the right to choose whether to go to class or not. By the time they reach seventh grade, little wizards are basically left to their own devices. Which certificate you want to take and what courses you want to take are all up to you.

Therefore, seventh-grade students will be very busy and very idle. After all, teachers will bring them in, and their cultivation depends on the individual. Professors can't help the students much.

In fact, in the final analysis, it is because the education system in the wizarding world is not perfect enough. Wizarding schools only focus on basic education. Advanced magic training courses can generally only be taught by professors alone. As for further academic cutting-edge research...that has become the responsibility of professors. "Hobby".

And if I have to say it, in fact, Hogwarts’ basic education is not done well. For example, asking Snape, a gloomy potion master, to teach the first and second grade wizards does nothing but scare the children into crying and teach them Apart from the unforgettable psychological shadow, Connor couldn't think of any other effect.

In fact, the first and second grade courses can be taught by the professor's assistant or teaching assistant. Can't you give the little wizards who are just starting out a smiling and friendly guide? If Snape, that self-important greasy bat, had to take care of the children, the result would only be that everyone would be unhappy and the quality of teaching would be ridiculously poor.

But Connor is a man of few words... Well, in fact, he is now considered a "big man" who speaks with weight. He mentioned this matter to Dumbledore before, but after that, Dumbledore only looked at him. The light of gold galleons was left, and then Connor never mentioned it again.

Oh, educational resources are unevenly distributed and there is a serious shortage of teachers. Hogwarts can still be rated as one of the best magic schools in the wizarding world. Connor can only say that this is a waste of time in the wizarding world...

"I will go over the basic principles of all the courses for you before Easter, and you will have classes with the fifth grade seniors when you come back from Easter vacation."

"Woc, Niubility! I love this!"

The twins high-fived excitedly. These two people have a strange obsession with growing up quickly. They really want others to treat them as adults. Being able to attend classes with senior students will poke their g-spots.

Professor Victor glanced at the twins indifferently, but was actually not too angry. The professor walked back to the podium and began to lecture:

"Now take out your textbooks. What we are going to learn today is how to use Tarot cards correctly..."

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There were six people, each with a table. Their desks were covered with books, and a dozen quills were writing and copying notes at the same time.

"...Okay, that's the end of today's class. Go back and sort out all the questions I asked, write a paper with a title of your own, and hand it in next week. get out of class is over."

Victor glanced at the students who were all serious about taking notes, nodded, packed up his things and was about to leave the classroom.

Seeing this, Connor quickly threw away the quill, stood up and chased after him. The abandoned quill behind him could only move on its own and continued to take notes dutifully.

"Professor, Professor Victor, wait a minute——"

"Oh? Connor? Do you have anything else?" Seeing that it was Connor chasing after him, Professor Victor's expression became a little more "kind" unconsciously. She was still very fond of Connor, a good student. Favorite.

"Professor, do you have time tonight?" Connor directly explained his purpose.

"Tonight...I've been studying the subject of magic scrolls recently, and I'm not too busy. What can I do for you?"

"Yes, I do have something to ask you for help with."

Connor nodded and said with a smile: "Professor, how about you put the magic scroll aside for a while? I have a new topic here, and I believe you will be very interested..."

"Oh? What kind of new topic is it?"

"This is a new topic related to numbers——"

"—About 0 and 1."