Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 230: The Results of the Test of Courage! The Trial Space Project!

"Entering the barrier will be affected by the Confusion Charm. Forget this is a test!"

After a moment's pause, the Gryffindor student spoke rapidly.

This statement served two purposes: to justify his earlier embarrassing performance and save face, and to warn other students not to repeat his mistake.

Dudley approves of this aspect of the lion cub's actions.

This proves that his four selection criteria of orderliness, equality, identity, and solidarity, applied over the past month, have had a subtle but effective influence on all teachers and students.

It is especially effective for those lion cubs who are originally too reckless.

In the last two pre-course screenings, the number of students passing the Gryphon House exam has exceeded that of the Eagle House exam, but it still can't compare to the Badger House exam, which has always had a 100% pass rate.

However, despite his approval, Dali still felt that the little lion's words and actions lacked logical thinking.

His IQ is slightly insufficient.

"It's no use telling them. They'll be confused once they're inside and won't remember your warning."

Dudley made no attempt to hide his warning.

This reminder was like a bucket of cold water poured over the heads of the students who were excited about hearing the secrets of the test.

It's like knowing the exam questions in advance, but forgetting those parts of the memory during the exam, only to have it unlocked afterward.

It was all for nothing.

The Gryphon student, who was second in line, sighed, took a deep breath, and prepared to rush into the barrier to take the test.

But Dali called out to him.

He then looked at the Hogwarts faculty and staff who seemed to be doing nothing.

"Principal, could you please help expand the testing barrier with the three professors who worked with me last night? Testing each student one by one is taking up too much time."

Dali felt the testing was progressing too slowly, so he called for assistance.

Dumbledore nodded in approval, and then together with the three professors, they raised their wands and aimed them at the testing barrier that Dudley had created.

The demonstration just now has made the professors understand Dali's testing procedures and techniques.

Strengthening our efforts at this point is targeted and effective.

"Seamless stretching!"

Dumbledore used the Unseen Stretch Charm to expand the space inside the barrier to four times its original size.

Professor McGonagall used Transfiguration to add more images of the Dark Wizard and continued to manipulate them, preparing to assist Dudley in the test.

Professor Flitwick helped Dudley enhance the effect of the Confusion Charm on the barrier, making it more precise and able to confuse more students simultaneously without negatively impacting their memory or mental state.

Professor Sprout then used her plant growth spell to modify the enlarged barrier space, making the environment inside the barrier more natural and more like the dense forest battlefield where they had been the previous night.

After the test barrier upgrade is complete.

At Dali's request, students from the four colleges lined up in the four directions outside the barrier, with four students entering at a time, one from each of the four colleges.

Once inside the barrier, they will be difficult to meet due to the effect of the Confusion Charm, and will undergo similar testing experiences.

Only by breaking free from the effects of the Confusion Curse through sheer willpower, or by weakening one's spirit to a certain extent in fear, can one be thrown out of the barrier and end the test.

The slight difference is that the test in which the dark wizard disguises himself as a professor and gets close enough to cast the Killing Curse involves a different person being disguised.

Students from a particular college would impersonate the dean of that college.

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Time ticked by amidst the screams of the students from the four academies.

Even though four people are being tested at the same time, it takes more than seventy rounds of testing.

By the time all the students had finished their tests, it was almost noon.

This is because many younger students were instantly paralyzed with fear, saving a lot of time.

As for the test results... they were far from ideal.

Only a small number of students raised slight objections to the dark wizard disguised as the dean or professor, and were somewhat wary.

And he responded appropriately to the subsequent intimidating attacks from the Ghost King and the Ghost Cultivator.

Overall, regardless of how badly they coped, only slightly more than 40% of the students managed to survive all the tests and break free from the effects of the Confusion Spell.

All the remaining students failed.

If we look at the houses individually and rank them from highest to lowest performance score, the order should be: Gryphon House > Eagle House > Slytherin House > Badger House.

The simple-minded badgers performed poorly in this test, which was primarily based on courage, with a touch of wisdom as well.

It's easy to understand why Slytherin is ranked second to last, especially since its advantage is not obvious.

Those pure-blooded snakes who have received a decadent aristocratic education since childhood can be ruthless and merciless to others and can assess situations, but when they are facing a life-or-death crisis, they may be worse than ordinary people, extremely afraid of death and extremely panicked.

It's naturally difficult to survive this test.

After all the tests were over, Dudley and Dumbledore cast a calming spell on all the students to soothe their lingering fear.

After everyone's complexion improved a bit.

Dali Cai scolded him with disappointment:

"How about it? Do you know what real cruelty is now? When two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave will prevail. Your courage is far from sufficient! You need to train, you need to train hard!"

In addition, you are also lacking in insight, discernment, and prudence!

More than three-quarters of you have taken my classes, and this is how you apply the knowledge I taught you?

Every time I teach the Tranquility Mantra, I emphasize that if you encounter someone who doesn't seem right, you should immediately cast a Tranquility Mantra.

How many of you actually listened?

In the pitch-black night, in an unfamiliar environment, your own dean suddenly appears and keeps approaching you. Aren't these enough to raise your alarm?

If you cast a stabilizing spell at this moment, and it were the real abbot, he would not only not reprimand you, but would praise you for being careful and cautious.

If it were a dark wizard disguised as the headmaster, he would have a hard time using the Killing Curse, and if he forced it, its power would be reduced.

Such a beneficial thing with no drawbacks, yet most of you have no awareness of how to utilize it.

You didn't even give me a chance to increase the difficulty. I was waiting for you to use the Stabilizing Charm so I could control that simulated dark wizard to continue pretending to be the Dean and fooling you!

As a result, you almost got wiped out with just one move!

Lacking both courage and wisdom, if you remain at this level, I can assure you that the future of the magical world is bleak.

"You don't even need to bother that ugly freak Voldemort. Just send a bunch of dark wizards, concoct some Polyjuice Potion, and they'll all be finished!"

Dali's reprimand left the students who had passed the test and entered Dali's class pale and speechless.

The four deans and professors, including Snape, also looked gloomy and their expressions were very unpleasant.

Dali paused for a moment to calm his excited emotions. Ever since he started teaching, he had gradually taken on the role of a teacher.

The push for educational reform at Hogwarts was no longer merely for the rewards offered by the system, but rather a genuine desire to empower the students he recognized, both intellectually and practically.

"Okay, I don't want to repeat myself too much. Talking without doing is the same as not talking at all."

After calming down, Dali continued, "I won't remove this barrier with just this one time."

I will work with the principal and the professors to move it into an empty classroom in the castle and transform it into a trial space.

We will continue to improve and add new projects to provide opportunities for everyone to hone their courage and wisdom!

As I said before, everyone should have courage; it's not exclusive to Gryffindor.

Similarly, the same principle applies to wisdom, loyalty, and ambition!

If you think you're inherently stupid, then at least you should work on your caution and discernment!

If you don't want to submit to others, then at least be true to your own heart!

If you don't aspire to fame, then at least you should have a goal of becoming stronger!

Stop wasting your wizarding talents by living in a daze!

Don't wait until the simulated illusion becomes reality and happens to you before you start to regret it!

Unlike before, when a large number of students ignored Dali's series of profound principles, most of them seemed to have taken them to heart.

But no matter how sharp the words are, they are inevitably pale and powerless.

Dali plans to use some of his real memories to leave an indelible impression on all the students in the school.

To reinforce their understanding and knowledge of these important principles.