Chapter 108: Spell Rank?
Chapter 108: Spell Rank?
"Professor, how do you determine your most proficient spell?" a Slytherin student asked.
Snape replied coldly, "The ones you learn the fastest and use the best. Beyond that—"
"If you can invent a spell yourself, it naturally becomes your most proficient." With that, he swished his robes and strode off the stage.
In the audience, Ron and Hermione both looked at Harry, but their expressions conveyed different meanings:
Hermione: So your most proficient spell is the Disarming Charm?
Ron: Just that? It should at least be an advanced spell, right?
When Felix took the stage, the young wizards were still immersed in the atmosphere Snape had created. Despite not discussing any specific magic, his words had a profound impact.
Felix decided to provide some practical content.
"Last class, we mentioned a point: even the same spell can have vastly different effects when cast by different wizards."
"This is especially evident in duels. After all, it's hard to imagine a wizard spending a lot of time and energy researching the 'scouring charm.'"
"Most utility magic is the same. We don't use them to explore the mysteries of magic or to knock our opponents off their feet." Felix made a joke.
The young wizards chuckled softly.
"For wizards skilled in dueling, they have remarkable proficiency in one or a few spells."
He scanned the audience of wizards: "Take the Disarming Charm, for example—"
Felix waved his wand, and a thin red beam flashed momentarily.
"This is the level of initial mastery."
Harry watched intently; this was precisely the level he could currently achieve.
Many young wizards who had mastered the Disarming Charm performed the same action. The result was that most of them were at this level.
"This stage is considered the beginner level, where there is a possibility of the spell failing." Felix said, slightly troubled. "For the sake of understanding and comparison, let's call it a Level 1 spell."
"At this point, the factors affecting the success rate of the spell are your casting movements, incantation, confidence, and the mobilization of magic. I won't elaborate further; the details are in the materials from the last class."
"As you practice more and become more proficient, the chances of failure decrease significantly, like this—"
Felix waved his wand, and a clear red light streaked across the Great Hall.
Harry heard the excited voice of Albert Bark, his senior who had just been called up to demonstrate: "This is my spell!"
"To make it easier to understand, we can call it a Level 2 spell."
Felix moved his wand gracefully, drawing arcs as if conducting a symphony.
"Building on this, if you invest more time and effort into studying the spell—preferably with a teacher's guidance—its power will increase further."
Felix waved his wand, and a thick red beam shot out, crossing half of the Great Hall in an instant.
"This is a Level 3 Disarming Charm... to put it in perspective, it's akin to the professional threshold in the magical world, such as a newly trained St. Mungo's physician or a new Auror."
The young wizards were now all focused on Professor Hep, listening intently to every word. They intuitively felt that this class was very important today.
Even the professors' expressions turned serious. Snape was curious about how far Felix would push the spell.
Spell grading, huh? That was something Felix would do.
Felix, still speaking calmly, continued, "As your understanding of the spell deepens, you'll become more proficient. You might even make some adjustments to the spell to better suit your personal style—"
A beam of light shot from the tip of his wand. This time, the spell was more concentrated, with a mix of white light, leaving a clear arc in the air.
"The power is comparable to a third-level spell, but it's more controllable, excelling in the finer details. This can be called a level four spell", Felix explained. "To add, this is the level that talented Aurors and St. Mungo's healers typically reach after a few years of work."
Felix nodded slightly. From this point on, not everyone could achieve such a level. Talent, perseverance, and guidance were all essential.
Harry watched Professor Hep on the stage, feeling as if he couldn't breathe. After a while, he realized that the emotion welling up inside him was a deep longing.
After a long pause, the young wizards looked up at Professor Hep with eager eyes.
Is there more? Can it go further?
Level five spells? Level six? Seven, eight, nine? They were so curious!
And Professor Hep did not disappoint. He continued, "Beyond this, if you are a senior Auror who has spent half a lifetime dealing with Dark Wizards, your most proficient spell might look like this—"
The scene seemed to replay from the past, a spell as thick as a wrist shot out, spanning most of the Great Hall, and struck the castle wall directly.
The red, lightning-like magic arc twisted and extended.
Only when Felix lowered his wand did the red light, which had illuminated half of the Great Hall, finally fade away.
"This might be called a level five spell."
The young wizards below watched in silence. Even though they had seen it before, it was still incredibly impressive.
Felix thought to himself, much like Lockhart's 'memory charm.' But it wasn't quite the same comparison, as Lockhart had been fortunate to receive the gift of Ancient Magic.
Ancient Magic was naturally powerful, but discussing its power was meaningless because you never knew if the next use might suddenly go out of control due to insufficient control.
The young wizards below were silent, like a flock of quails swept by a strong wind. From their expressions, it seemed as if someone had just cracked open their heads and stuffed a bunch of chaotic thoughts inside, leaving them unable to think.
After a few seconds, Felix clapped his hands. "Of course, the spell levels I've described are just for your understanding. In reality, there is no such division as level one or level two spells."
"Magic is unconstrained, and many spells that are truly wondrous cannot be categorized by levels."
"Moreover, I must remind you that even in duels, focusing solely on the power of a spell is not the best choice. If you want to become an Auror, you need to master many other things, all of which are equally important."
"Next—"
But his words had little effect. The Great Hall seemed to erupt, with young wizards eagerly raising their hands, clearly having many questions.
"Professor, what does a level six spell look like?" someone finally shouted from the audience.
(End of Chapter)
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