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This can be seen from Astoria's personality.
In such a fanatical pure-blood family, Greengrass managed to raise such a kind daughter, and she was able to grow up healthy without being hurt by her parents and sister.
It's worth noting that Andromeda Tonks, who held the same attitude as her, eventually fell out with her two sisters and was expelled from the Black family.
The psychic connection before the conversation, and the other party's words now, further prove this point.
But given the other party's personality, Levin naturally wouldn't openly ask for compensation.
Levin's eyes widened in surprise, then he shook his head with a smile: "Oh, you misunderstand. I never wanted any compensation from the Greengrass family in this matter. My desire to help Astoria was purely out of my own opinion and my admiration for her... Besides, what can you do for me, hmm?"
These words made Garrix blush deeply.
Astoria, standing outside the door, was so moved that she choked up.
Daphne's attitude towards Levin also changed drastically.
"The reason I asked so many questions is simply to fully exchange information with Astoria's family so that we can facilitate her treatment," Levin explained seriously.
Garrigues, unable to save face any longer, rose and bowed deeply to Levin: "I'm so sorry, Mr. Green, I was being cynical. You are indeed a great wizard, but the Greengrass family is not ungrateful. I swear, if you can truly heal Astoria, you will forever benefit from the Greengrass family."
Loyalty. Even if you fail, the Greengrass family will always be your friends.
Indeed, using different attitudes to win over different people can be surprisingly effective.
Levin smiled and accepted the other party's vow, then continued:
"I must admit that, based on my current research, I have no way to cure the blood curse on your daughter... because this curse doesn't target your sister personally, but rather the blood flowing in the veins of the female members of your family. Even if I could periodically cast spells on your sister, the nature of the curse would cause it to re-enter her body."
In new blood. "
Levin raised his eyebrows and first explained the difficulties involved.
But Garritus did not despair. He pressed on, "Mr. Green, you mentioned earlier that the magic Animagus inspired you, which means you still have other solutions, right?"
The complexity of this transformation spell and the intricacy of its rituals seem to be completely out of step with our existing modern magic.
Upon hearing this, Garritus and Lucius, who was in the room, exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.
Levin was right; the Animagus transformation ritual was indeed strange, involving holding mandrake leaves and waiting for a thunderstorm.
There is no spell more bizarre than this.
“According to my research, Animagus transformation is actually not a native spell of us wizards, but rather originates from ancient Druidism,” Levin revealed the secrets he knew. “The doctrine of Druidism is to merge with nature; they are proficient in manipulating plants and animals, and animal transformation is their specialty, because…”
Only then can we better integrate into nature.
"You mean... the Blood Curse, like the Animagus, originated from Druidism?" Garihos suddenly realized.
Levin nodded: "That's right. Therefore, to avoid this curse, we must adopt the methods of the Druids."
“So that’s how it is. No wonder no one has been able to break the Blood Curse for hundreds of years. It’s because it comes from the Druids, and wizards’ magic can’t do anything about it.” Garrihos felt that he understood everything.
"So, you mean you're interested in Druidism..." he asked Levin tentatively, and received an affirmative answer.
Levin smiled and said, "If I didn't understand Druidism, how could I possess the magical Animagus transformation? In this world, you won't find anyone who understands Druidism better than me."
As one of only two druids in the world, he certainly has the right to say that.
As he spoke, he stood up from his seat, and suddenly his shoulder blades protruded, sprouting a pair of eagle wings.
Levin himself, however, retained his human form.
Like an angel
"What are you doing?"
Even Lucius was surprised and stood up.
"Is this also Animagus?"
He immediately realized that the chimera the other party transformed into had a pair of eagle wings.
“Yes, partial Animagus transformation. This is my latest research result, and I haven’t shown it to the public yet,” Levin readily admitted.
The method of allowing only a part of the body to undergo Animagus transformation while keeping the rest in human form is unprecedented, and it is indeed another major breakthrough in Animagus magic.
This time, Garrihos was completely convinced that Levin was the person in the world who knew the most about Druidic magic.
Although he didn't understand Levin's specific treatment plan, looking at Levin with his wings on his back, as if he were an angel descending to earth, he felt as if he had seen a real angel in the darkness of despair.
“Mr. Green, please give your instructions. We will cooperate with anything that can help Astoria get healthy!” he said impatiently.
"The mechanism of the Blood Curse is actually similar to the problem that Animagus losers face: the bestial instincts overpower the human instincts. However, this situation can be avoided during the Animagus transformation, but it is unavoidable with the Blood Curse."
Levin stood up, put his hands behind his back, and began to speak eloquently.
"As my understanding of Druidism has deepened, I have begun to develop a method for actively choosing Animagus transformation. Therefore, my plan is to suppress the Blood Curse transformation through a new Animagus. It is well known that each person possesses only one Animagus. Considering that the Blood Curse originates from the Animagus, those with the Blood Curse..."
The Blood Curse transformation and the Animagus transformation must be the same creature.
“Normally, those afflicted with blood curses cannot learn Animagus transformations, as this would be considered actively contacting the power of the wild, thus triggering the blood curse. However, through my method, she can choose to have the wildness of another creature replace this cursed wildness, thereby rendering the curse ineffective.”
"I see, that's wonderful!" Garritus covered his face and wept. "So, is there anything I can do for you?"
"All you need to do is have Astoria learn how to transform into Animagus from me."
After Levin finished speaking, he added:
"By the way, since this is the first attempt, to ensure a more effective absorption of the curse, the animal I've chosen for Astoria will be a superior race similar to foxes, which means..."
"You want to transform her into a magical creature related to foxes as well?"
Garrihos immediately understood what the other party meant and assured him, "Don't worry, Mr. Green, I swear that the Greengrass family will never try to investigate the secrets of transforming into magical creatures, and will do everything in our power to keep your secret."
Levin nodded, then stood up: "If that's the case, maybe the Blood Curse won't be considered a curse anymore? I can't cure the curses that might appear on you and the female members of your family in the future, but it seems we don't need to cure it now, do we?"
Levin did not continue speaking.
But both Garritus and Lucius understood the true meaning of those words.
This means that Levin saved not only Astoria, but also the future of the Greengrass family.
Just then, the room door suddenly opened completely.
Astoria, who could no longer contain herself, rushed in and gave Levin a big hug.
He even stood on tiptoe to kiss Levin on the face.
Daphne, who was next to her, also hugged Levin from the other side.
Upon witnessing this scene, Garritus Greengrass's expression changed only slightly, and he finally sighed.
In this way, the fate of the Greengrass family was completely tied to the boy in front of them, which was essentially equivalent to betraying Voldemort.
At that point, they might have to seek asylum from Levin.
With his potential, he will clearly become a powerful figure comparable to Dumbledore and Voldemort.
In this situation, it's not a big deal for the two girls to be a little closer to each other.
Chapter 292 New Semester, New Dress
Summer vacation is almost over, and school is about to start again.
The weather has been consistently bad lately, with persistent overcast skies blurring the line between day and night.
The raindrops pounded against the roof, accompanied by the mournful howling and groaning of gusts of wind.
Unable to bear it any longer, Levin cast [Weather Manipulation] near the tower, dispelling the rain clouds above his house.
It created a clear sky area with a radius of one kilometer.
However, he won't be able to enjoy this artificial sunshine for long.
Because he's going to Hogwarts tomorrow.
In Levin's room, the new semester's textbooks and stationery were piled up haphazardly.
Miranda Gossack's *Standard Spells, Level 4* was prominently displayed at the very top. Besides that, there was a new quill pen, twelve rolls of parchment, and so on…
Although these textbooks were no longer of any help to him at this point.
But as students, we should still have the proper sense of ritual.
At this moment, Levin stared blankly at the several robes and formal attire.
"Tonks, are you sure this is for me to take to school, and not for some royal banquet?" Levin looked at the purple velvet robe with white ruffles, both amused and exasperated.
This year, the school's list of required items includes a formal gown, saying it's for formal occasions like dances.
I wonder if the word "formal dress" touched a nerve with women.
After seeing the list, Levin's two older sisters were eager to choose dresses for them, starting with 790.
Even Onyxia came to join in the fun.
“Hey, isn’t this dress formal enough?” Tonks was puzzled by Levin’s question. “My mom loves this dress. She picked it out herself… she said it’s some kind of court style.”
Well, so it was Ms. Andromeda who chose this dress. No wonder it looks so old-fashioned.
Levin chuckled, "I know this is very formal, but it's too exaggerated. Come to think of it, what royal family or court is there now... The Qing Dynasty is long gone! The court style was really popular at least a hundred years ago."
"So that's how it is." After listening to Levin's explanation, Tonks realized the problem.
The historical perspectives of these older generation wizards are so out of touch.
Seeing Tonks return defeated, Jaina excitedly approached:
"Little Levin, what do you think of the dress I prepared for you? I made it myself."
Levin took the dress from Jaina.
Just by looking at the appearance, Levin could tell that this was indeed Jaina's doing.
The entire dress is predominantly dark blue, accented with gold trim.
From top to bottom, there was a neat row of gold buttons, an exaggeratedly large lapel, and ornate emblems and long tassels on the shoulders.
There was also a white linen scarf with pleats at her chest.
“Isn’t this the Kul Tiras navy uniform?” Levin recognized the uniform’s design at a glance. “Goodness, this style is even older than Tonks’s (c) uniform… I’d rather wear an Auror uniform than this.”
Tonks' court-style dress is at least 19th-century in style.
Jaina's outfit jumps straight to the 18th century... Back then, the ships sailing the seas were wooden sailing warships with rows of cannons mounted on their sides, just like the Kul Tiras fleet in WOW.
Therefore, their formal attire styles are also the same.