The thinking attribute is connected to the improvement of magic and various changes.
In Ivan's view, the best way to demonstrate this attribute is through transfiguration. He believes, "As the thinking attribute improves, the things we transform will become more realistic. Complex fields like alchemy and potion-making require wizards to have excellent thinking skills."
Moreover, the thinking attribute is closely linked to reaction speed, calculation skills, and memory.
Among the three basic attributes, Ivan thinks thinking has the best cost-effectiveness. He reasons, "The mind is a hidden attribute because we don't often use its full potential."
This is especially true in learning, where the thinking attribute seems less useful.
Next is the will attribute.
The book clearly states that the role of will is 'safety.'
There are many dangerous types of magic in the wizarding world, with black magic being the most perilous.
"In this world, the main difference between black magic and white magic is the direction they take."
Black magic focuses on the body and soul, which relates to internal wizard research, while white magic is more about changing the external world.
Natural phenomena like wind, rain, thunder, lightning, time, space, and material structure fall under white magic's domain.
In contrast, the curses, dark spells, and poison curses of black magic deal with how to kill or inflict suffering on living beings.
Additionally, most black magic requires negative emotions, which leads many black wizards down a dark path.
Some may argue that power itself is neither good nor bad, but rather that people can be good or bad.
However, this view doesn't hold true in the Harry Potter world.
Black magic really distorts both body and soul. Wizards without a strong enough will cannot withstand its consequences.
"Wizards with strong wills can resist the side effects of black magic and may even become immune to most of it."
This was surprising for Ivan: "So, the will attribute is also linked to magic resistance."
The mind and will attributes complement each other.
The mind affects the strength of magic, but powerful magic can be hard to control and may cause self-harm.
That's where willpower becomes crucial. It ensures that wizards don't shy away from the potential loss of control over their magic.
A great example of this is the Animagus transformation.
Ivan is a natural Metamorphmagus, but his transformations are limited to human forms; he cannot change into other creatures.
"According to the original book, Animagus transformation is very risky. A single mistake can cause permanent damage."
This damage can include, but is not limited to, becoming a monster, being unable to return to human form, retaining animal features, adopting the behaviors of the transformed animal, or losing one's human mind.
"If the will is strong enough, any magical transformation—even blood transformations—becomes much safer."
Even if something goes wrong, a strong will can stabilize the magic and prevent outside forces from causing harm.
"So, that's the idea."
Ivan thought to himself: "The mind directs outward, the will keeps us stable, and thinking refines both attributes to be more perfect and precise."
Of course, all of this still relies on 'magic.'
Without magic, no matter how high your attributes are, you wouldn't be able to cast even the simplest lighting spell.
[Ivan's Attributes]
Soul: 5Magic: 5Physique: 1Thinking: 3Mind: 2Will: 2Current Potential Points: 0
After raising his soul attribute to 5 points, Ivan began to consider how to improve his other attributes.
Besides the unclear role of physique, he had a clear plan for how to allocate points to his attributes.
"Mind and will need to be in sync. When the mind is strong, the maximum magic power increases, but if there isn't enough will to control it, it could harm others and myself."
Ivan glanced at his mind attribute, which had reached 3 points. Based on his advanced point-adding theory, if he earned more potential points next, he planned to invest them in thinking.
"Of course, I might also try adding 1 point to physique to see what it does."
After spending a morning in the library, Ivan and Hermione read many books, but he couldn't find anything that explained the concept of "physique."
This puzzled him.
Fortunately, Ivan still had Old Dumbledore to ask. He planned to visit the principal's office after the History of Magic class that night.
Noon arrived, and after lunch, Ivan and Hermione returned to the common room and parted ways.
"Yuumi is so cute! Can I take her home?"
Hermione made this request, and since Yuumi liked Hermione too, Ivan agreed to let her take care of the cat. The bonus was that Hermione could cuddle Yuumi to sleep.
"Are you talking about Crookshanks?"
As for cats, the more, the merrier!
"Great! I'll take excellent care of her!"
With that, Hermione happily skipped away.
In the afternoon, they had a Herbology class, which was their first class since arriving at Hogwarts, so Ivan needed to go to the dormitory to get ready.
As he climbed the stairs, Ivan met Ronald and Harry, who were yawning.
"Morning, Ivan."
"Morning."
Ivan smiled and greeted the two.
But soon, he overheard a conversation coming from the common room.
"Look over there!"
"Where?"
"Next to the tall red-haired boy."
"Is it the one with glasses?"
"Did you see his face?"
"Did you see his scar?"
Ivan realized this was the start of Harry's school day, which would inevitably bring attention to him. He patted Harry, who seemed a bit overwhelmed.
"Get used to it."
Ivan didn't focus much on Harry's troubles.
Voldemort had possessed Quirrell and planned to steal the Philosopher's Stone. Dumbledore intended to use this situation to help Harry develop his courage and skills.
As for whether Dumbledore would include Ivan in the rescue plan, he wasn't concerned.
If Dumbledore genuinely taught him valuable magical knowledge, it would only be natural for Ivan to give something back in return.
While others worried about Voldemort and feared his return, Ivan viewed Voldemort as just another problem.
Based on Ivan's current attributes, even without any improvements, he felt confident he would be unbeatable when Voldemort returned in the fourth year.
With a peak magic power and soul of 5, Ivan was not inferior to Voldemort at all.
Moreover, living in the wizarding world meant that Ivan would eventually have to confront Voldemort, an unstable threat.
Given this, why would Ivan want to change the story?
According to the prophecy, letting Harry defeat Voldemort with the Gryffindor Sword would be much better, right?
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