HP: The Root of Everything - The Magician

Shake burned the two dead human test subjects with Fiendfire, then used magic to clean up the scene, preventing Dumbledore from sneaking in and using the Appearance Charm to spy on them while Teach was away.

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A new day begins, just an ordinary day.

On this day, Teach put aside his magical experiments and took Hermione to Ruman Hagrid's first class as Professor of Magical Creatures Protection.

Of course, Teach wouldn't do anything without a reason; how could he possibly put down his magic experiments without a purpose?

A hippogriff with the body of a horse and wings... that was Teach's purpose in going to Hagrid's class.

The werewolf experiments using Lupin's flesh and blood have yielded initial results, but the challenge lies in maintaining a delicate balance between the highly aggressive and predatory wolf venom and the host's genes, ensuring that it neither devours nor rejects the human genes, thus achieving the perfection of the 'human-werewolf' gene.

Preventing the werewolf from losing its mind and maintaining self-control after transformation is a problem that Teach and Hermione have been unable to solve so far.

Teach then thought of the 'hippogriff', a magical creature.

It has the head of an eagle, the body of a horse, the wings and feathers of a bird, and... a 'four-legged creature' with eagle claws forelimbs and horse hooves for hindlimbs.

The appearance of this creature is simply incredible. How did it manage to combine the unique characteristics of four animals into one? Isn't that something worth studying?

By understanding the physical characteristics of the hippogriff, Teach believes that he can find the key to the natural fusion of different genes in this creature.

Instead of forcibly fusing them with magic, like the McFastie family's experiments with dragons.

Magic is not magic; it cannot make your wishes come true. Therefore, Teach Carr needs to figure out the scientific principles behind gene fusion.

If we achieve this, perhaps we can fuse werewolf genes with human genes and produce controllable changes.

Teach brought her disciple Hermione to Hagrid's cabin in the afternoon.

Two classes of young wizards, Gryffindor and Slytherin, had already gathered in front of the cabin.

Teach couldn't understand why the two extremely hostile houses were always scheduled to have classes together. Was Dumbledore trying to foster competition between the young wizards in the two houses?

Tichy wanted to say: "The idea is good, but are you sure you're promoting competition and not breeding hatred?"

The moment the young wizards from the two academies gathered together, they began to tease and mock each other.

Those Slytherins who belittle Gryffindor are inferior half-blood wizards, simple-minded good-for-nothings.

Gryffindor, not to be outdone, had the lion cubs constantly provoke them, trying to incite conflict so they could have a legitimate reason to fight.

The Slytherin wizards, who pride themselves on being pure-blooded, have all received aristocratic educations from their families, so how could they possibly lose face by taking the initiative to attack first?

In the third year, Draco led the way. Draco remained calm and collected, but he kept a close eye on Harry Potter out of the corner of his eye. Harry's aura that day was truly terrifying, leaving a small shadow in Draco's heart, but that did not mean he was afraid.

The current situation in front of Hagrid's hut is... if Harry or any of the little lions dare to make a move, Draco will lead all the Slytherins and Gryffindors in a fierce battle.

The atmosphere between the two sides was tense; if one of them made the first move, it would ignite a chaotic battle.

Teach stood inconspicuously to the side, watching the scene with a smirk and a mischievous grin. He then urged Hermione, "Hermione, cast a Confusion Charm on Draco and Harry to give the young wizards of both houses a little exercise."

Hermione initially refused outright, but the more she thought about it, the more eager she became.

So, under Hermione's invisible spell, Harry seemed to see Draco's eyes, filled with aggression and possessiveness as he looked at Nagini on his neck.

As Draco looked at Harry, the image of that Galleon that had humiliated him uncontrollably replayed in his mind.

The two, now under Hermione's curse, angrily drew their wands from their wizarding robes.

Seeing this, the two groups of young wizards thought, "Since they've already brought out weapons like wands, what are we waiting for? Let's do it!"

A great battle was about to break out. The irritable little lions had been itching for a fight, and they charged into the Slytherin group, unleashing a bloodbath with punches and kicks.

In terms of hand-to-hand combat, the Slytherins, with their aristocratic manners, were clearly at a disadvantage; their education did not include such barbaric fighting methods.

Draco's three henchmen surrounded Ron, while he stood in the midst of the chaotic little battlefield, staring at Harry Potter.

The conflicts and hatreds among wizards must be resolved in a wizarding way.

These were the words Draco's father had taught him, and Draco felt a deep sense of honor and pride in them.

Draco faced Harry, solemnly held his wand upright in front of him, and then gave a standard knightly salute.

Harry responded in the same manner of British chivalry, just as he had done in their second year when Lockhart had arranged a wizarding duel between them.

The aura emanating from the duel between the two wizards affected the small battlefield, causing the young wizards from both academies to stop their comical fight and return to their positions.

The Slytherin students tidied themselves up and then stood silently behind Draco, holding their ground in silence.

Its silent power is like an ancient city wall that has stood for thousands of years.

Their dark green wizard robes, adorned with serpent emblems, are a testament to their glory.

Although Slytherin is not a united place, and there are struggles for glory, now... all those struggles have vanished from their hearts, and Draco, who is preparing for a wizarding duel, has united them.

This is pride, the pride of the pure-blooded Slytherin nobility.

Innate pride.

Pride makes them upright and honest, and pride makes them always maintain gentlemanly manners.

Pride made them unite against a common enemy, blurring the lines between them.

The young Slytherin wizards on the scene, driven by their belief and faith in 'honor,' were so imposing that the Gryffindor lion cubs opposite them unconsciously took a step back.

One of the lion cubs, realizing what was happening, noticed its backward steps and was incredulous.

He then addressed the Gryffindors, proclaiming their courage and their fearless spirit in the face of any hardship or difficulty.

The orange-red color on their wizard robes represents courage in their hearts.

The pure orange-red of the sunlight cannot be tainted by even the slightest trace of fearful black.

Teach watched this scene with a smile, while Hermione stared in shock with her mouth agape. Professor Hagrid had already arrived at the scene, but he did not stop it.

Deep green represents glory and pride, while orange-red symbolizes courage and fearlessness.

The sparks that flew between them were so solemn that Professor Hagrid could never possibly disrupt this sacred duel between young wizards.

This united wizarding duel wasn't just watched by Teach, Hermione, and Hagrid.

In the nearby Hogwarts Castle, Dumbledore was also watching, watching with immense satisfaction.

He deliberately grouped the two colleges together, not only to reduce the teaching pressure on the professors, but more importantly to encourage conflict among the young wizards, allowing them to grow through these conflicts.

What he, as the principal, wanted to see was not conflict over contradictions, but rather the current united struggle between the two colleges.

On a high tower in the castle, a dark figure suddenly appeared; it was none other than the Headmaster of Slytherin...

Severus Snape.

Snape stared coldly at Draco, and at this moment, he finally saw a trace of growth in his 'godson'.

A single thread of growth that made him, the 'godfather,' proud.