Chapter 118: Professor Flitwick's Supplementary Explanation! A Bombshell in the Classroom!

From Dudley's observations just now, apart from Harry, whom he had personally taught, only the expressions of Hermione and Malfoy could prove that they had fully absorbed what he said.

Although Ron also seemed to be deep in thought, because of the previous incident, his state of mind was clearly affected, looking as if he only half - understood.

Dudley didn't expect to directly improve the first - years' magical abilities with just a single speech.

It's not realistic.

But he could plant a seed of strength in the first - years' hearts. As the seed took root and germinated subtly, they would surely gain something.

As for whether this move would help some of the Slytherin first - years poisoned by the pure - blood ideology. This might create a hidden danger of providing assistance to the enemy.

Dudley wasn't worried.

The importance of the mental power wasn't his original idea.

Moreover, compared to those obedient but mediocre white wizards, the pure - blood Dark Wizards obsessed with dark magic obviously understood this principle better.

Even if they didn't understand it, they would naturally use the mental power when practicing dark magic.

After all, there wasn't a single dark magic that didn't require negative emotions.

And emotions, whether positive or negative, were real mental power.

So, even if Dudley didn't mention it, those pure - blood noble wizards would sooner or later, intentionally or unintentionally, clarify this principle when teaching their children dark magic.

Dudley calmly accepted the bows from the professors and students in the class, but then, he returned a bow to Professor Flitwick.

Because wizards weren't wizard deities and couldn't create magic at will just with mental power. The previous theories and inheritances were still very important.

Dudley still needed to learn magical knowledge from Professor Flitwick, so it was only right to return a bow.

When the short Professor Flitwick saw Dudley bowing to him, he was very excited. He waved his hands and jumped up, trying to straighten Dudley's bent upper body, but he couldn't.

There was nothing he could do. His height was his Achilles' heel.

"Professor Flitwick, what I just said was just my humble opinion. If there are any omissions, I need you to fill in the gaps. Please don't mind these formalities and continue with the lecture!"

As Dudley said, he put the bison carcass back in place, then leaped back to his original seat and picked up his Smelting stick again.

"Alright! Since Teaching Assistant Dursley has put it that way, I'll emphasize some in - depth knowledge to you in advance to avoid any misunderstandings."

As Professor Flitwick said, he returned to his elevated podium. "First of all, Teaching Assistant Dursley is right.

Before we cast spells and recite incantations, forming a clear understanding in our minds of the magical effects we're about to achieve will indeed help improve the success rate of spell - casting.

The power of the mind and will will indeed add to the power of our magic.

But that doesn't mean that spells and wands are dispensable.

The pronunciation of spells originated from ancient Latin. There's a rumor that this was one of the languages used by the first generation of wizards in history, naturally possessing mystery and magical significance.

Spells can help us stabilize our minds when casting spells and at the same time enhance the power of our spell - casting.

For a wizard who has mastered the technique of Silencing Charm, the power of magic when casting spells audibly is much stronger than when casting silently!

As for wands, it goes without saying. Ordinary wizards find it difficult to release their magic power stably and smoothly on their own. However, with a compatible wand, the situation is quite different, and spell - casting becomes extremely smooth.

A wand can also enhance a wizard's spell - casting power. Of course, some wands, because of their special materials and compatibility, can specifically strengthen magic in a certain field. Wizards who are compatible with them naturally have a stronger inborn endowment in that area of magic.

Similarly, even for wizards who have mastered the technique of Wandless Spellcasting, having a wand or not makes a big difference in their strength.

In conclusion, students can use the mental techniques taught by Teaching Assistant Dursley when casting spells. However, they should not aim too high and ignore the roles of spells and wands. Correct spell pronunciation and wand - waving gestures are still essential.

This is especially the case until everyone's spell - casting technique and magic cultivation reach a certain level."

Professor Flitwick's rigorous speech won the applause of the first - years.

Dudley didn't put on airs either and clapped vigorously for him, even though he already knew all the common knowledge that Professor Flitwick had just mentioned.

In battles and daily life, he would naturally decide whether to cast spells audibly to enhance the magic power according to the timing and occasion.

Moreover, his Wandless Spellcasting was achieved through the fusion with a wand. He himself was like a wand. He always benefited from the enhancement of magic power provided by his Poplar Wood Wand.

The common knowledge of ordinary wizards couldn't limit him.

After that, Professor Flitwick started to instruct the first - years on the Levitation Charm again. This time, he asked the students to imagine the feather floating up before casting the spell.

Sure enough, the success rate of the first - years was much higher than before.

Soon, the feather in front of Malfoy floated up, earning points for Slytherin House and making him show a self - satisfied smile.

However, his good luck didn't last long. From a seat in the opposite Gryffindor camp, a blinding white light suddenly flashed and a thunderclap roared, causing Malfoy to lose concentration and control of the feather.

He looked up and saw Seamus Finnigan, sitting on the right side of Harry Potter, whom he had been thinking about. Seamus's face was as black as charcoal, his hair was standing on end like a hedgehog, and the tip of the wand in his hand was smoking. A white feather lay on the table, with only a charred end left.

Seeing Seamus's unlucky look, Malfoy instinctively wanted to laugh, but he managed to hold it back just before he burst out.

He remembered the scene when he was wearing mud - covered robes and being mocked by everyone. He knew how painful it was to be laughed at, so he wouldn't do that anymore.

However, while Malfoy could hold back his laughter, his two lackeys, Crabbe and Goyle, along with other Slytherin first - years, didn't have such awareness.

They all burst into laughter.

Even two female first - years in the opposite Gryffindor camp couldn't help smiling.

Malfoy immediately gave Crabbe and Goyle a rap on the head respectively, forcing them to stop laughing.

As for the other first - years, he couldn't control them for the moment.

"Enough!"

Dudley stood up and said something coldly.

The first - years from Slytherin quickly covered their mouths in fear.

They might not remember the knowledge and secrets Dudley talked about, but they would remember the scene of Dudley brutally punching a running wild buffalo to death for half of their lives.

In pure - blood families, there is a very important piece of education, which is to follow one's heart and know when to back down.

At this moment, Professor Flitwick also spoke up: "Failure in dueling is not worthy of ridicule."

Then, Professor Flitwick turned to look at the disheveled Seamus.

Harry had already cast Cleaning Spell on Seamus to remove the black ash on his face caused by the exploded feathers.

"Seamus Finnigan, didn't you imagine the picture of the feathers floating before you cast spells? How could it turn out like this?" Professor Flitwick asked in confusion.

"I did, Professor!" Seamus was really feeling hard - done - by!