Mysterious Journey
Chapter 767: False Shadows
Later, this concept was further expanded to encompass the "historical" trajectory of the entire universe.
As a transmigrator, especially a "butterfly" with precognitive advantages, for a long time, Erina had been testing the worldline convergence effect of this world. (Details to be expanded →)
After all, even in the original story, when Harry and Hermione used the Time-Turner to travel back in time, it didn't seem to truly reset history. Rather than saying they changed history, it was more like the world was completing a crucial divergence point, and intervened to ensure a convergent result.
Just as Stephen Hawking would propose this year, the "chronology protection conjecture" prevents the creation of closed timelike curves. What is within the observation sequence cannot apply the word "occurrence" to events between two observations, let alone reset the already collapsed quantum state.
Simply put, visitors from parallel worlds can change the worldline. Everything a transmigrator from this world does, whether mathematically or physically, is a predetermined trajectory parameter.
"Sigh, so this world can finally never turn back..."
Erina looked up, surveying the staff table, her eyes sparkling with bright light.
In fact, for a considerable period, she had been worried about so-called "fate" and the "worldline convergence effect." The simplest way to break all of this was to overturn the chessboard.
Through her efforts over the past year, Hogwarts, the magical world, and even the entire human world had embarked on paths drastically different from the history depicted in J.K. Rowling's *Harry Potter* series.
Erina could finally rest assured. Under the flapping of her "little butterfly" wings, even if there were any convergence forces, they had clearly given up struggling and were letting her dress things up as she pleased.
Whether it was the central bank-like Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the magic-tech fusion of Hogwarts education, the reborn Wizard Revolutionary Army in the ruins, or the special containment measures foundation hidden in the shadows... even if she suddenly disappeared one day, these seeds of thought that had scattered into various fields would not be extinguished immediately.
However, for Erina, all of this was just a piece of the puzzle for a ticket to a new world.
Under her interference, Grindelwald, Lockhart, Lovegood, Dumbledore, Malfoy, Black, Lupin... too many people's original life trajectories had undergone earth-shattering changes without their knowledge, and Erina finally had enough capital to try to unveil the fog.
Without the help of a God's-eye view, creating the future is much more difficult than changing it.
As she expected, the Hogwarts Academy City stagnated not long after its start due to a lack of energy and computing power—roads that were never mentioned in the original story.
However, the third-generation Dark Lord could not possibly be someone who drifts with the tide, hesitant in the fog. The knowledge and vision in Erina's mind were not limited to the plot of a single novel series.
At her behest, at least half of the magicians belonging to "destiny" had come to the school as "Hogwarts physical training instructors." With the help of this group of wizards, several nearly perfect theoretical forms of Faraday cages were undergoing their first "magic magnetic interference" test.
Hogwarts is surrounded by strong magical magnetic fields that can cause strong interference to electronic equipment.
In fact, the existence of this phenomenon is extremely common in most places where wizards gather in the magical world. The previous solution in the magical world was to use magic to replace electrical power.
For example, the "magic camera" she bought for Luna last year, or the "magic radio station" driven by magic, or the "magic printing press" at the Lovegood's house...
Unfortunately, without exception, these are all reverse-engineered substitutes.
Wizards did not truly understand the principle, but used magic to retain the appearance and transform it into "black box principle" magic items with similar results.
And if the two worlds are to be merged, their causal relationships must form a loop.
"One of the technologies that the former Soviet Union was best at was how to maintain the most basic social order and ensure that civilization research would not be interrupted or stagnated in the event of a nuclear war."
Erina looked up at the magical candles above the hall, thinking with a relaxed mood.
Neither magical civilization nor non-magical civilization has yet risen to the level of civilization that can tamper with the laws or rewrite the parameters of the universe. Classical physics still has extremely tenacious vitality in Hogwarts Castle. Natural strong magnetic fields are not uncommon in later academic circles.
On the other hand, electronic equipment in strong magnetic fields is not completely ineffective.
According to Erina's previous estimates, as long as some effort is put into analyzing the magical magnetic field state around Hogwarts, it should be possible to manufacture equipment that can be used in this area in less than a month.
What's more, with the blessing of magic, the efficiency of this reverse cracking may be even higher.
After the batch of electric motors, electric heating machines, and electromagnetic non-magical industrial creations that Douglas purchased are sent to the Hogwarts research area, she will be able to start cross-testing alternating current and direct current. On this basis, she can also try to convert magic energy and try to introduce new members into the energy system.
As an underage little witch, most of what she can think of are some very superficial fusions, but through the research of former Soviet scholars, a whole new world of civilization can be opened up on top of this fusion.
In addition, as more and more heavyweight wizards enter the "Foundation," magical civilization has finally become less shabby. Those magical knowledge that may have been lost or sealed up has begun to flow and be passed on again due to the arrival of these heavyweight wizards.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is very likely to become the top magical sanctuary, with no other.
Undoubtedly, this is also the most attractive point for Dumbledore and the British Ministry of Magic, especially at a time when international magical exchanges are beginning to thaw, this may be the last chance for a central reshuffle.
You must know that as Voldemort and the Death Eaters' reputation gradually spread around the world, under the warnings of the International Confederation of Wizards, the magic ministries of various countries finally began to face up to this dark wizard - after identification by various forces, the dangerous magic item contained in Russia was finally confirmed as a Horcrux.
And this also means that from this moment on, a terrifying and immortal demon king has appeared in the magical world.
As for the reason why Voldemort appeared in Russia, it is also self-evident.
Under the analysis of Albus Dumbledore, Newt Scamander, Cornelius Fudge and other wizards who had fought against the dark magic forces, the International Confederation of Wizards also recognized their views.
Whether it was the "V-Galleon scam" that almost defeated the British magical world, the imminent goblin war, the suspicious collapse of the Soviet Union, the attack on the core commercial street of the Russian magical world...
Even Grindelwald's convocation mark that occurred in Salzburg a year ago, according to the latest investigation by Dumbledore and the Austrian Ministry of Magic, seemed to have Voldemort's shadow - he disguised himself as Grindelwald imprisoned in the castle, provoking a war between wizards and Muggle police, fortunately it did not succeed in the end.
Undoubtedly, Voldemort and the "Death Eaters" attempted to destroy the order of civilization, imitating and even surpassing Gellert Grindelwald, and launching wars around the world, so that order would no longer exist.
And what is even more terrible than the former is that he does not take evil as a means, but takes evil as an end.
If it weren't for various accidental coincidences, if any of Voldemort's previous terrible plans had succeeded, it was likely to truly cause disaster between the two worlds.
The most direct impact is that after several days of meetings and negotiations, the magic ministries of various countries and the International Confederation of Wizards established an organization called "sCpf," specializing in investigating and handling this extremely dangerous transnational "terrorist," and focusing its attention on the American magical world.
With the "help" of Gilderoy Lockhart, Christopher Ryan, a senior American Auror, and a group of Russian and American Aurors who participated in the fight against the "Death Eaters," all stated that they heard Voldemort arrogantly issue a "manifesto" before escaping.
His next target is the United States, and he wants to cause American society to collapse and promote the outbreak of war.
What made the wizards of the Magical Congress of the United States of America and the International Confederation of Wizards shudder was that after asking Muggle leaders about the situation of non-magical society, the collapse seemed to have already begun...
And what scares everyone the most is that, until now, they have not been able to find out how Voldemort silently brought a powerful Muggle country to the brink of collapse, and they don't know what he is going to do next.
What followed was naturally an increasingly hysterical purge. Human civilization was already on the verge of collapse. Neither the magical world nor the non-magical world wanted a third world war, and now the method and clues to break the situation have been clearly pointed out -
In the American magical world, protect order. Or, completely eliminate Voldemort!
Of course, this also means...
Erina and Hogwarts Academy City gained a very valuable period of respite and development time.
At least until the American economy is completely recovered, those annoying gazes will not easily leave the United States.
On the other hand, the most subtle and interesting point is that under the magnifying glass, if traces of American wizards interfering in the non-magical world are exposed, all the blame will have the best destination.
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"Your notoriety is known from Hogwarts to Ilvermorny..."
In the Great Hall of Hogwarts, Erina gently shook the red pomegranate juice in her cup, turned her head to look in the direction of the Slytherin table, silently reciting in her heart, and narrowed her eyes happily.
"Honorable Senior Riddle, your lifelong wish... I have helped you realize it. If I write history one day in the future, I will definitely find a way to posthumously grant you the title of Earl of Glamorgan."
"As for now--"
Dinner time was nearing its end, and the young wizards got up and left the hall.
However, Erina was still sitting quietly at the Ravenclaw table, not leaving, slowly sipping the pomegranate juice in her hand while patiently waiting for time to pass.
Seeing that there were fewer and fewer people in the hall, Hermione and Hannah, who were sitting at their respective house tables in a daze, finally couldn't help but exchange a look and took the initiative to come to the white-haired furball.
Hermione frowned, looked at the empty Ravenclaw table, and asked in a slightly expectant voice.
"Erina, you tonight..."
"If there are no accidents, it should still be Ravenclaw."
Erina replied calmly, and before Hermione could finish speaking, she smiled and took the initiative to speak.
"Luna will light the beacon on the highest tower, and I will fly back directly later... Don't worry, I remember the previous agreement, Tuesday in Gryffindor, Thursday in Hufflepuff."
"Hmph, I don't pay attention to that! Who cares where you sleep at night?"
Hermione snorted softly, rolled her eyes at Erina, and spread her hands helplessly.
"Erina, when are we going to the library to read? If you have any other class tasks tonight, at least Hannah and I can pick you up, this... lost child."
"I'll repeat it again, I'm not a lost child!"
Erina's little dumb hair excitedly "popped" up. After a slight pause, her gaze suddenly crossed Hermione's shoulder and looked behind her, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she shrugged.
"However, it's really not needed today, because--"
"Oh, Miss Kaslana! Sorry to keep you waiting, so come with me!"
Before Erina could finish speaking, a hearty voice rang out from behind the girls, and Gilderoy Lockhart strode towards them, his blue-green robes fluttering behind him.
"Professor Dumbledore and that 'magician' have finished talking. Everyone is waiting for you in the office. Okay, girls, please let me through. Please come with me, Miss Kaslana--"
"Huh? Um um--"
Hermione was slightly startled at first, and subconsciously gave way.
Immediately afterwards, the girl's eyes quickly wandered between Erina and Lockhart. She finally discovered the source of the disharmony she felt in class earlier. These two knew each other before!
Moreover, judging from the performance of the dumb hair, Erina seemed to be the one in control.
However, other than that, there was no more information or evidence. Perhaps if Luna Lovegood was here, she could guess more things, but for Hermione, it was just more confusion.
"You two..." Hermione opened her mouth, about to ask something.
"Sorry, I can't tell you about this for the time being..."
Erina shook her head, stood up and walked past Hermione, and whispered in her ear.
"However, I can give you a little detail. Tonight's content is writing a diary. If you can deduce more things based on this basic information, then I might consider telling you everything later--"
Compared to Draco Malfoy, Hermione's situation is much more subtle.
At least before the "Academy City" takes shape, Erina does not intend to let her come into contact with the other side of the world too early. The most suitable field for Hermione should be future magical science, not these unknown darknesses.
"Write a diary?" Hermione repeated in confusion in the face of Erina's answer.
"That's right, write a diary."
Erina's eyes flickered, revealing a bright smile.
"See you tomorrow, Hermione, remember to keep writing a diary every day after that--"
Perhaps, in the eyes of most young wizards, the itinerary of the first day of school is almost over with the end of dinner, but in Erina's eyes, everything has just begun!
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Goo, a two-in-one chapter to make up for yesterday's broken update interest~