In the wizarding world, there have been many unsolved mysteries about magical creatures since ancient times. They are either so elusive that no one can find them, or they are so dangerous that it is difficult to get close to them, and some are even invisible and invisible, making it impossible to attack them.
For example, Dementors, these dark magical creatures are usually three meters tall and uniformly wear a shabby black cloak with a hood.
From ancient times to the present, there may be many magical biologists who want to know what they look like under that cloak. But everyone knows that just being close to them will suck away all happiness and beauty, and may even eat the soul.
As far as modern wizards know, apart from the Patronus Charm that can ward off these terrible monsters, there is no more effective way to get away from them more safely, let alone doing specific research on them.
Similar to the mystery of the Dementors' true identity, there is the Boggart.
It is said that until now, no one has actually seen the actual appearance of Boggart. Because every time they meet any kind of creature, they will immediately detect the fear in the other person's heart, and instantly change it into the thing that the other person is most afraid of.
Maka was "lucky" to see the true face of the Dementor under the cloak, but even he had never seen what the Boggart's true form looked like.
But today, outside the window of the first-year Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, Maka got a clear look at the true nature of the Boggart thanks to a new student who just entered Hogwarts this year!
At this moment, Maka, who had just rushed over from the History of Magic class, saw through the window glass that the little wizards in the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom were still exclaiming, even Snape behind the podium. He immediately stopped their noise with cold words.
On the right side of the podium in front of the classroom, a large box was placed on the ground. There, a big-footed monster wearing khaki rags stood motionless in the box, holding its black palm high and freezing in place.
As for the student standing in front of the box, he stretched out his right arm steadily. He pointed the wand in his hand straight at the monster in front of him. It was obvious that he had just cast some spell.
Although Maka could only see the back of the new student, he recognized it at a glance—it seemed to be Alexander Wolff, whom he had led into the magical world.
"...Oh! What spell did Alexander use just now?"
"Don't worry about the curse, this is the true form of Boggart!"
"Didn't the book say that no one knew what it looked like? So... is this... what it really looks like?"
"Who knows? Maybe Alexander has finally changed to the thing he fears most?"
"But this is... what kind of monster is this? What's so scary about it?"
Except for the first time, when Snape used a curtain to cover other people's sight, leaving only the students to face the Boggart alone, from the second time onwards, he no longer did anything extra. Therefore, as the number of times they deal with Boggarts gradually increases, everyone slowly remembers what others are afraid of.
For Snape's consideration, this was of course because after the first class, everyone would definitely communicate with each other after class. But he also believed that letting the little wizards laugh and compare with each other would be more conducive to getting rid of their inner fears as soon as possible.
In this regard, Snape's approach was successful, but even he did not expect that there were actually students who could solve the problem with spells other than the Boggart Banishing Curse. Not only that, but the Gryffindor student in front of him actually forced the Boggart's true form out!
"The Forgetting Curse?" Snape suppressed the shock in his heart and said coldly, "Mr. Wolfe, why do you use the second-year curse? Have you already mastered all the first-year content? "
Although he had a little bit of admiration - yes, it was really just a little bit! But what surprised him wasn't the fact that a first-year student used a second-year curse.
Therefore, he was still full of disdain for what Alexander did. In his opinion, it was just a matter of luck.
A freshman solves a world-class mystery? Who are you fooling!
"boom!"
Snape picked up the wand on the podium and waved it, knocking the Boggart directly back into the box, and the lid of the box closed heavily.
However, a lot of the time, that's just the way it is. Maybe Alexander relied on luck, or maybe he got help from "certain people", but now the person who solved the mystery of the Boggart's true identity is Alexander Wolfe.
Snape glanced at the window with a hint of hesitation. Naturally, he was looking at Maka who was standing there.
Maka immediately noticed the sight directed at her. Seeing Snape's subtle look, he immediately waved his hand, indicating that it had absolutely nothing to do with him.
Seeing this, Snape still curled his lips in disbelief.
Since Snape glanced at the window several times, the little wizards in the classroom naturally discovered Maka's existence.
Now, amid the seniors' nonsense, many freshmen who have been influenced by Maka's deeds have become Maka's supporters. When they saw Maka standing outside the window, many students couldn't help but say hello to him, and even Snape's murderous look was ignored.
Maka, who was watching from the window, nodded to them, smiled at Snape, and then her eyes fell on Alexander.
At this moment, Alexander also turned around following everyone's gaze. When he saw Maka behind the window glass, he suddenly seemed quite excited.
To him, Maka is a very special being. Maka not only has the friendship to lead him into the magical world, but also has the grace to save his father. In addition, Maka's legendary past makes him yearn for it, so he naturally becomes Maka's most loyal supporter.
As soon as he saw Maka, Alexander immediately waved his hands excitedly - but he hadn't seen him for a while.
Maka looked at Alexander, then at the monster standing in the box. After thinking for a moment, she turned and walked towards the front door of the classroom.
"Crack-"
As the door handle turned, the door was gently pushed open from the outside.
"Professor Snape, excuse me."
The relationship between Maka and Snape has always been good, and even during the most tense period of their relationship, they never fell apart. Now that Maka opened the door and came in, Snape just nodded expressionlessly and had no other reaction.
But Maka knew that Snape always liked to remain cold in front of students. At other times, the two of them would have gotten along very casually.
"Hello everyone... I am Maka McClain, professor of ancient magic texts," he said, but quickly shook his head and smiled, "Okay, although my elective course will not start until the third grade. Contact, but it seems that everyone already knows me..."
His words made the little wizards in the classroom burst into laughter. As for the atmosphere originally created by Snape, with the accidents in today's class, it finally completely disappeared at this moment.
Behind the podium, Snape looked at the scene in the classroom with a cold face and couldn't help but snorted softly.
"Okay, it's still class time after all. I didn't come in here to make everyone laugh! Just be quiet -" Maka quickly pressed her hand, then turned her head and looked to her side, "Alexander, what were you doing just now?" Did you use the Oblivion Curse when you were a Boggart?"
"Uh... yes, Mr. McClain... oh, professor." Seeing him asking, Alexander quickly replied.
"I won't ask you why you used the second-grade curse. You must have practiced hard..." Maka nodded, "What I want to know is, why did you think of using the Forgetting Curse to deal with it?" Boggart? You know, the true identity of Boggart has always been a big question in the magic world."
"This..." Alexander was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then scratched the back of his head and said with a slight blush, "Actually, I didn't expect that this would reveal its true form... I just can't deal with Borg. Special, it can be seen that everyone is gradually able to use the Boggart banishing spell to solve it correctly, so I wonder if other spells can be used... "
"Can't you use the Boggart expulsion spell?" Maka paused and said thoughtfully, "Oh, did it... the Boggart turned into your mother?"
"...'s body." Alexander added hesitantly, which showed that he still couldn't let go of the heavy emotion suppressed in his heart.
"Okay, I generally understand." Maka said, "You use the Forgetting Curse to continuously expel the Boggart's memory so that you can't remember the things you are afraid of. Since only a few memory fragments need to be cleared, so Only at your current level can you successfully control it with the Oblivion Curse... Is that so?"
"Yes, that's right!" Alexander nodded repeatedly, "Just like you said!"
"Excellent idea," Maka said, turning back to Snape, "I suggest giving some points to Gryffindor House... Professor Snape, what do you think? Seriously, this is a Nice find!”
"Huh? Tsk..." Snape clicked his tongue and said impatiently, "You have to add it yourself."
Maka couldn't help but shrugged after hearing this, and then turned around and said: "Well, because of Mr. Wolfe's interesting discovery, he won 5 points for Gryffindor... In addition, I will compare this discovery with Wolfe's interesting discovery. Wolf's name was included in the letter and sent to Mr. Newt Scamander. I believe that when the next edition of "Monsters and Where to Find Them" comes out, this discovery will be known to the whole world."
"Okay, I won't interrupt you anymore..." He finally waved his hand and said, "Miss Sarah Hohenheim, if you have time after lunch, please come to my office."