"Threads that enable magical awakening..."
Nicolas and Antonius simultaneously frowned.
When the three met earlier, Nicolas and Antonius had clearly sensed that the magic within Sean's body was in an extremely active state. This only happened to children who had just experienced magical awakening. Precisely because their magic was so active, newly awakened children would uncontrollably create small troubles—like when Sean had initially blown up that table.
But for a fourth-year student like Sean to still be in this state was somewhat abnormal.
When Sean explained, he told them he had experienced the magical awakening process again and also asked Antonius and Nicolas whether they knew about the large number of magical threads appearing from wizards' bodies and the void during magical awakening. Antonius and Nicolas both fell silent, thinking deeply.
"I vaguely remember, when I was still alive, there was a delusional person in the magical world of that era. He said many things that couldn't be verified, and people at that time all treated him as a madman. I didn't take the matter seriously either, but later, in the delusional person's twilight years, he said something. He said magic itself was a vast net covering the world. People dismissed this and even used it to mock him.
But three years after the delusional person's death, a powerful wizard from Egypt came to the European Continent. When invited to give a public lecture, he told everyone: magic is a net, and each of us comprises the threads of that net. That was when I realised that the delusional person might not have been talking nonsense—he'd very likely truly seen something.
At that time I went to find that delusional person, but after his death, his wife took their children and left their residence. Despite searching everywhere, I found nothing. Plus, I had already begun researching life alchemy at that time, so I didn't continue the search.
Now that you mention this, I recall this matter. Perhaps what you saw were exactly what that delusional person and the powerful Egyptian wizard called the net. Especially that Egyptian wizard—he said every wizard is a thread on that vast net called magic. I think this matches perfectly with the threads you mentioned."
Delusional person... Sean frowned slightly, looking at Antonius. "Teacher, what was that delusional person's name? Perhaps he still has descendants—if we could find his descendants, that might also be a clue."
"That delusional person's name... I don't remember too clearly, but I vaguely recall someone told me his surname. Let me think..."
As Antonius thought, Nicolas spoke to Sean. "Actually, I recall something that might be connected, though indirectly."
Turning to Nicolas, Sean asked, "Teacher Nicolas, since we're on the topic, please go ahead."
Hearing Sean's words, Nicolas smiled and nodded. "Alright then, let me tell you."
Nicolas paused briefly, gathering his thoughts before saying to Sean, "Sean, do you know about the matter between Dumbledore and Grindelwald?"
Nodding, Sean said, "I know. Professor Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald and restored peace to all of Europe. Is this connected?"
"You could say so..." Nicolas picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued. "Actually, before Dumbledore and Grindelwald's falling out, their relationship was... very good. They were closer than best friends, even sharing everything. Later they fell out, and Dumbledore once told me: Grindelwald's family had originally changed their name. According to him, when their ancestors migrated, they encountered Dark wizard attacks and robbery. At that time, their family split into three branches. Over the centuries, one branch renamed themselves Grindelwald and continued their legacy.
Grindelwald didn't know where the other two branches were, but he told Dumbledore that before his family formed branches, when everyone was still together, they were called the Delusional Family!"
"Delusional again? Such a coincidence?" Sean muttered, then looked at Nicolas and continued asking, "Teacher Nicolas, what happened after that?"
"After that..." Nicolas spread his hands with a smile. "There was no after. Dumbledore only mentioned this casually when discussing matters with me. He didn't continue with details about Grindelwald's family. However, I think you could ask Dumbledore—perhaps he has some details he didn't mention."
Professor Dumbledore...
If possible, Sean didn't want to ask Dumbledore about this. After thinking it over, Sean felt he could wait a while longer. If he truly ran out of leads, or the ones he found led nowhere, then he could ask Dumbledore—it wouldn't be too late. Under Sean's influence, Dumbledore probably couldn't die so easily anyway.
Just as Sean was contemplating, Antonius nodded with sudden realisation, then immediately told Sean, "Sean, I remember now! Though I don't know that delusional person's specific name, I recall someone told me that delusional person's family surname!"
Hearing this, Sean was delighted. He looked at Antonius. "That's excellent! Just knowing the surname gives us something to work with. If this delusional person's family still exists, we can quickly find them based on the surname. Even if their family no longer exists, there should be some records. Though it'll take more effort, it's better than nothing. Teacher Antonius, what is that family's surname?"
"That delusional person's surname was Lovegood."
"Lovegood... Alright, I'll remember. After this term ends, I'll use the holidays to search for..."
Wait, what surname? Lovegood? Lovegood?!
Luna's family? Luna is that delusional person's descendant? Such a coincidence?
Sean's strange expression was caught by Antonius and Nicolas. They exchanged glances, then Antonius asked Sean, "Sean, you know this surname?"
Looking at his two teachers, Sean nodded lightly. "Unless it's a different family with the same surname, or some other coincidence, then this delusional family's descendant should currently be at Hogwarts. I even danced with her at the Christmas ball."