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-Okay Calder. "You convinced me," Poppy told me, finally coming to a conclusion. "First of all, you should understand one very important thing," the elf raised her hand in front of her, sticking out her index finger. — Not all the artifacts you mentioned are divine. Perhaps it's worth fucking starting to explain what kind of thing these are, divine artifacts.
Getting up from the sofa, the teacher walked towards her library, after waving her hand at me, indicating that I should remain in place. After about two minutes, she returned holding an open leather-bound book in her hands, diligently searching for something in it.
"Here it is," Poppy exclaimed, finally finding what she was looking for. Sitting back on the sofa, she continued: "Divine artifacts are objects that symbolize one or another god. Usually there is one such artifact per god. Lightning of Zeus, Ax of Perun and so on," Poppy closed the book with a slam and looked at me with a gaze of crystal clear blue eyes. — As you understand, there are not many divine artifacts. Each of them carries within itself the power of the god who created it.
- But then it turns out that the three brothers did not possess divine artifacts? Then what? — I asked, puzzled. After all, it's true that if there is a strict gradation of artifacts, then why are they called that way?
"And here we move on to another interesting point," the elf, smiling patronizingly at me, took the floor again. "It happened quite often that the gods, in one way or another, created incredibly powerful artifacts and bestowed them on mortals. They are usually called near divine artifacts. They, like the previous artifacts, carry the essence of the god who created them, but are not their symbol," here she fell silent and curled her lips a little. — Some especially "gifted" people call both the first and second simply "divine artifacts." They say they are equally strong and have the same nature. Ignorants who have forgotten one fact that fundamentally distinguishes the first from the second," here Poppy looked at me again. Her serious face indicated that the following information was very important. — Divine artifacts are practically, this is important, indestructible. Of course, nothing is absolute. If you kill a god, his symbol will also break. As long as God lives, his artifact will live.
— So, in contrast to them, divine artifacts can be destroyed? - I made a logical conclusion.
"Yes," she nodded. - Of course, this is much more difficult to do than ordinary artifacts, but it is quite possible. There is also another fact that is not as obvious as this. If," emphasizing the word in the elf's voice. - If God still dies, his symbol will also be destroyed, but the divine artifacts created by him will not.
HM interesting. It turns out that those who use divine artifacts are dependent on the gods and are some kind of adepts? Well, that's quite logical. Are the abilities of artifacts related to the power of God? I asked the teacher this question.
- Teacher, do the symbols of the gods have the same powers as the god himself? Or could they be different?
"You guessed correctly," she praised me. "That's right, their symbols have the same abilities as God himself." For example: The Trident of Poseidon gives complete power over water, as well as earthquakes. I anticipate your question, about the divine can perform "functions" that are not characteristic of a deity. Like an elder wand that enhances any spells performed with it without infusing additional mana. And this is not affected in any way by the energy intensity of the spell. This is what the wand is famous for.
— That is, the same Lumos performed at the limit of the "conductivity" of the spell will come out much stronger if cast with the help of the Elder Wand? And for how much exactly! And it turns out there are three gifts?
"Wow, so many questions, that's completely out of character for you," she said, smiling maliciously. - Yes, they actually exist. And again "yes", your conclusion is correct. How strong? I can't say for sure, I haven't used it. But from the owners' records, this figure jumps from three to nine times. Believe me, any number from this list will greatly elevate the magician above all others.
I willingly agree. Here you don't even need to think about the consequences of underestimating the enemy who owns this artifact. A banal Stupefy, strengthened three times at a time, will flash specialized protection spells. That's just what's interesting to me. Does this affect wandless magic? Well, for such an artifact it is quite possible.
"I think now you understand the difference between a divine artifact and a near-divine one," the elf said after a couple of seconds, nodding to herself. "Let's return to the original topic - the Three Deathly Hallows, it seems that's what they are usually called," I just nodded at her words. "You already understand that they may be near-divine artifacts, and not a symbol of death itself." And yes, it is not yet known for certain whether death itself created these three gifts, or whether it was the brothers who created them, and for the power of these artifacts they were proclaimed divine," she shrugged. "However, their strength is actually impressive." Everything is clear about the wand. Next up is the Resurrection Stone. The name of the pontoon already suggests that it is somehow connected with necromancy. And this is actually true. This "cobblestone" accumulates and carries out necros, enhances all death spells, and also facilitates work in some necromancer rituals. That's why its name actually comes from it.
Something like a wand, but with a certain specialization, as well as some new properties. In particular, accumulation, as well as relief when working with it. After all, the rituals that are mentioned are, in any case, using this energy.
— What does "makes work easier in some necromancer rituals" mean? Well, with the help of Nekros, he is able to replace some ingredients without affecting the ritual itself. It is rumored that if sufficiently imbued with Nekros, it can recreate the body of a dead person. Whether this is true or not, I don't know.
Marvelous! If these words are taken at face value, then it is quite possible that nekros and prana are very strongly intertwined with each other (I already knew this, since the genes of the unicorn and thestral directly indicated this) and can replace each other. This topic will need to be researched. Eh, another time cut...
"The Invisibility Cloak is the most mysterious of all three artifacts," she said in a conspiratorial whisper, smiling maliciously.
- Why? - I involuntarily burst out.
— Unlike the first two, which can serve any owner, it works correctly only in the hands of the blood descendants of the third brother. And yes, the mantle is actually a family artifact. Actually, it is precisely because of this that sadly little is known about her, but there are still a couple of things "there," here she fell silent, taking a sort of pause. Looks like she's deliberately stalling for time, you devil. - Perov - at different times, one or another person under the mantle could either be discovered or not. Why? Not known. Secondly, the mantle, in addition to its concealing effect, also has protective charms. She is able to withstand energy attacks up to the highest level of a master. True, at the same time she drinks the owner's mana. Well, thirdly, and lastly, the mantle is capable of protecting against all the spells of death, up to the grandees, although it is very difficult for them to break through its protection. Yes, yes, she will stop the notorious Avada.
"Impressive," I said. — And you call this little known? — He grinned slightly at the witch.
- Exactly. You can't imagine how many legends there are about her. Most of them have not yet been refuted.
There was nothing to cover it with. Really, who said that the Mantle only has these abilities? It is quite possible that it has a much larger list of properties.
- And regarding the lack of information... I'm sorry, I can't say anything. Just forty years ago it was quite easy to find information on them. Why has everything changed? I have no idea, and I wasn't very interested in this topic.
But I think I know the answer. A kind grandfather efficiently wipes away traces...
- I think it's time for you to go to Mungo's. "Smethwick doesn't like to wait," she suddenly said out of the blue. And indeed, it's almost eleven. It's time to go.
"Thank you for the lecture, teacher," I said, getting up from my seat and heading towards the fireplace.
"I was glad to satisfy your curiosity," she said with a wave of her hand, lying down on the sofa again and also opening the book she had put aside.
- Mungo.
Green flames engulfed me, taking me many kilometers away from the ancient castle.
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-What are you reading? - Neville finally approached me and asked me.
The sound of wood scraping against stone, followed by the slight creak of a chair, indicated that Nev had landed nearby.
"Well, I decided to find out in more detail about those families for whom people from the ordinary world who do not have an outstanding list of relatives behind them must work," I shook the book in front of me. - I must say - mortal boredom.
- Why read? "You could have asked me," a friend said.
"Don't be offended, but you yourself said that you are not interested in this topic," I said, smiling slightly.
"Well, you're right here," the guy whispered, blushing slightly.
There was an awkward silence. However, it did not last long and was torn apart by the one for whom I was actually saying it.
"Is there really something that the great Sid doesn't know?" — Astoria said, feigning surprise, covering her mouth with her palm. But then, putting on a picturesque poise, she looked patronizingly at the mer. - So be it, I will help those in need.
- Oh, will Great Astoria Gringras really tell something for nothing? And even about supposed rivals? — smiling sarcastically, he faked it out.
"I'm not that mercantile," she pouted. - And in general, one more word, and I...
"Okay, okay," "frightened," he backed down.
"That's the same," she said contentedly. - And so, to the topic of conversation. From time immemorial, Hogwarts has been sponsored and protected by twenty-eight families. It just so happens that over time, most of this list died out in one way or another.
"Degeneracy and an overwhelming enemy," I "guessed."
"That's right," she nodded. — At the moment, seven families are involved in the school, some of them are in Azkaban, so they cannot "recruit new recruits." Let's focus on those who are still capable.
Malfoy family. Head: Lucius Malfoy. He has incredibly great influence in the ministry, but also has a tarnished reputation. Was in the service of the Dark Lord under the spell of the imperio (yeah, of course). The father of Draco you know. Businessmen, politicians. Known gifts: healing, ritualism. The clan is not very numerous, only about a dozen people, but it has many vassals.
Black family. Head: Regulus Black. A very powerful battle mage. Member of several guilds. There is no wife or children. Although he has two pupils. The first is Nymphiadora Black, his niece. The second is unknown, although she is our age (Bingo! Here it is!). A family not very fond of politics. Has a very big reputation, mainly as incredibly strong and crazy fighters. Known gifts: combat magic, necromancy (not practiced (I doubt something)), metamorphism.
The Greengrass family. The head is Gilderoy Gringras. A large family engaged in research in magic. They don't get involved in politics, their reputation is neutral. The genus is not numerous: one and a half dozen people. Gifts: mentalistics, artifacts. The head has two daughters: darling, smart, beautiful. At least now down the aisle.
"If you don't praise yourself, no one will," I couldn't resist.
"Otherwise," Astoria raised her chin proudly, and then laughed quietly. Nev and Luna echoed her.
There was nothing further to talk about. They chatted, did their homework and went to their living rooms.
I wonder how much is new...