novelcrest Chapter 447 Tonks's Disguise and Assault Training
Chapter 447 Tonks's Disguise and Assault Training
Chapter 447 Tonks's Disguise and Assault Training
The auditorium erupted in murmurs, with whispers rising everywhere: "Did you see that? Professor Phillips is with Professor Tonks?"
"This is absolutely astonishing! I've never seen Professor Phillips be so intimate with any woman before!"
"Could it really be... that kind of relationship?"
"How long have they been together? How come I didn't notice at all?"
"There must be some unspoken secrets here!"
The discussion surrounding their friendship gradually intensified, like a spark igniting the atmosphere throughout the auditorium.
Even—
The expressions on everyone's faces at the teachers' table changed.
Professor Sprout smiled with a hint of relief, seemingly unsurprised by the relationship; Professor McGonagall frowned, looking somewhat uneasy; Snape snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain; while Dumbledore remained calm, resting his chin on his hand, as if pondering something elusive.
Faced with the situation before her, Hermione's feelings instantly became complicated, and her original worries were completely forgotten.
She bit her lower lip, forcing herself to look away from Phillips and Professor Tonks.
To be honest, before Hermione understood the "special relationship" between herself and Professor Phillips, she had secretly pondered a question:
If she really does develop feelings for Professor Phillips, does that mean she will become the third party between Phillips and Tonks?
But now, the situation has changed dramatically.
From a future perspective, Professor Tonks is the "third party".
Professor Phillips can't possibly marry several women, can he?
This thought left Hermes feeling confused about how to properly address the relationship between Professor Phillips and Professor Tonks.
This is almost an unsolvable problem.
Should she use her status as his future wife to constrain Professor Phillips and force him to make a choice? Or should she use this status to prevent Professor Tonks from continuing her relationship with him?
Whatever choice is made, it sounds full of uncertainty and contradiction.
In such situations, someone will always get hurt.
It's either Professor Tonks or someone who already knows the future.
Hermione suddenly realized that perhaps it was better not to know some things from the beginning.
In this way, she wouldn't get too caught up in it and suffer from this endless torment.
Just as Hermione was sitting in the Great Hall, caught in an endless "moral dilemma," Sean, holding Tonks' hand, had already returned to his office.
The atmosphere in the office was completely different from the hustle and bustle of the auditorium outside.
After closing the door, Tonks let out a long sigh, his face flushed. "Senior...you said you were going to have some crash training?"
Sean turned around, his gaze fixed on Tonks: "That's right, intensive training."
Tonks leaned against the door, his face flushing even more as if he had just remembered something: "Sudden training? Could it be—"
Sean noticed Tonks' expression, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips, but he quickly composed himself and looked at her seriously: "That's right, surprise training. The situation in the magical world has been very complicated lately, especially with the frequent incidents of wizards impersonating others to carry out various conspiracies and assassinations. In order to deal with these surprise situations, we must enhance our ability to detect disguises."
Tonks was a little confused: "Disguise? You mean like those mischievous wizards, changing their faces or something?"
Sean's expression turned serious: "It's not just about changing your face. Nowadays, transformation methods aren't limited to traditional Polyjuice Potion; there are also Transfiguration Charms that work on the human body. For example, one can adjust their height and build to use other potions to impersonate someone else's voice, which is much cheaper than Polyjuice Potion. Therefore, we must learn to recognize these disguises so that we are not misled when faced with danger."
Upon hearing this, Tonks's playful expression gradually faded, replaced by seriousness and vigilance: "So, you mean... we not only need to see through others' disguises, but we also need to be masters of disguise ourselves?"
Sean nodded: "That's right. Only when we fully master the art of disguise can we truly see through them. Otherwise, we'll be just like those enemies, easily deceived or manipulated."
Tonks pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "That sounds interesting. You know, I've always been quite interested in disguise magic, and I never expected this training would combine it with it."
For others, it may be more difficult to fake it.
But for Tonks, who was born to be a disguise Magus, this seemed to be a trivial matter.
Sean glanced at her, a meaningful look in his eyes: "Since you're so confident, let's begin our training now."
Tonks asked with great interest, "So, whose disguise should I wear?"
Sean smiled slightly, his tone somewhat playful: "Miss Granger."
Tonks paused, then asked in surprise, "Miss Granger? Why her?"
Faced with Sean's request, Tonks considered many possibilities.
For example, Snape's powerful and stern image might test her sophisticated disguise skills;
Professor McGonagall's wisdom and decisiveness will surely allow her to push her limits;
Even a character as large and powerful as Hagrid would be an interesting challenge.
However, she never expected that it would be Hermione—that little witch known for her intelligence and meticulousness.
Sean noticed Tonks's confusion, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said calmly, "Miss Granger is a very complex character. It's not just about the change in her appearance, but more about her temperament, her way of thinking, and her reactions under extreme pressure. Mastering this will not only test the quality of your disguise, but also help you understand the true meaning of disguise—not just changing your appearance, but becoming someone else."
Tonks lowered his head in thought, trying to decipher Sean's deeper meaning.
It took her quite a while before she looked up, seemingly understanding.
"You mean, impersonating Miss Granger involves not only mimicking her appearance, but also simulating her thought process and emotional responses?"
"Exactly. Disguise is not just about changing your appearance; the most important thing is to understand her inner self, grasp her thought patterns, and even her emotional fluctuations."
"It sounds a bit difficult, but I like it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tonks closed his eyes and began to adjust his state.
As she channeled her physical and magical powers, her expression became increasingly focused, as if she had entered a deep meditative state.
Before long, a change quietly took place.
First, her hair color gradually turned into a gentle brown. Hermione's fluffy curls changed from their original bright gold to a moderate shade of brown. The hair strands were fine and soft, like naturally curly hair, exuding a natural luster, completely restoring Hermione's slightly messy and fluffy look.
Then, her facial contours changed slightly; her originally sharp jawline softened, and the lines of her cheeks became more rounded, almost as delicate as Hermione's.
With the adjustment of facial features, Tonks's physique also subtly changed.
Her originally more powerful figure gradually became more slender, with softer curves, as if Hermione's youthful yet elegant figure had been replaced.
Her height has also changed significantly, and she looks more in line with Hermione's proportions—neither tall nor petite, but in a well-proportioned state.
Of course, there's also the most important one there.
When Tonks opened her eyes again, from Sean's perspective, she had completely transformed into Hermione.
Then, she raised her eyebrows at Sean and mimicked Hermione's tone, "Senior, is this alright?"
Sean paused briefly, his brow furrowing slightly, and after examining the area for a long time, he finally offered his assessment.
"Your appearance is almost there, but you're still missing something—Miss Granger's demeanor. You need to imitate her behavior and tone of voice more."
For example, when she speaks, she often unconsciously fiddles with her hair or holds a book.
Tonks picked up a book from the bookshelf next to him and held it in his arms.
"Knowledge is power. You can't expect to solve all problems with intuition." Her tone was almost a perfect replica of Hermione's.
Tonks is indeed a genius.
A genius at disguise.
These words came from Sean's heart.
Sean looked at this "Hermione" with great interest and continued to add details.
"Keep your legs together."
"Lower your head a little."
"When Miss Granger expresses her opinion, she sometimes makes slightly hurried little gestures, such as a slight tap of her foot or rapid blinking."
"That's right, just like that."
"Perfect, it would be even better if the hand was behind the back."
Looking at the lifelike "Hermione" in front of him, Sean seemed extremely satisfied.
"Very good, your disguise is almost perfect. If I didn't know you were Tonks, I might have really thought Miss Granger was here."
Tonks smiled smugly. "That was easy. Looks like I passed, senior?"
"Don't rush, this is just the beginning. The training that follows will be even more difficult."
Sean paused, picked up a piece of paper that had been prepared beforehand from the table next to him, and handed it to Tonks.
"The next training will not only involve imitating appearance and tone of voice, but also a deeper level of disguise."
"You have to learn to master the essence of disguise—not just external changes, but more importantly, the imitation of emotions and behaviors."
"These are some of Miss Granger's basic behavioral characteristics and emotional fluctuations. Read them carefully, especially her reactions to different things."
Tonks took the paper and examined it carefully. It listed how Hermione would react to different situations under hypothetical scenarios:
Her reactions to challenges, her anxiety when nervous, and her responses when questioned—all reveal a strong protective instinct and a determination to refute.
"As I said before, pretending to be someone isn't just about appearance, but also about emotions. These emotional reactions are key to impersonating another person," Sean continued. "For example, take Miss Granger. When faced with external pressure, she doesn't easily show panic, but responds with rationality and calmness."
Tonks frowned upon hearing this: "So, you mean I have to imitate not only her behavior and appearance, but also her emotional fluctuations?"
“That’s right.” Sean nodded. “In a perfect disguise, the hardest part is controlling emotions. You need to truly understand Miss Granger’s inner world, know how she deals with stress, and how she interacts with people.”
Tonks looked slightly confused, but quickly regained his confidence: "I understand. So, senior, how do you plan to test me?"
Sean pondered for a moment, then straightened up. "The next training session will be 'Emotional Synchronization.' I'll set up a simulated scenario for you, and you'll need to completely immerse yourself in Hermione's emotional state, not only mimicking her appearance and tone of voice, but also expressing her emotional fluctuations."
Tonks took a deep breath and said, word by word.
"Let's begin, senior. I'm ready to challenge myself."
the other side.
The Gryffindor common room was still buzzing with discussion about the upcoming Triwizard Tournament.
The atmosphere was unusually tense, with almost everyone wondering if they would be chosen to become heroes of Gryffindor and even Hogwarts.
As for death?
Sorry, they never thought about this topic.
Death has never been a threat to these Gryffindor warriors. The Gryffindor trio sat by the fireplace, listening to their friends excitedly discuss the details of the match.
Hermione was absentmindedly flipping through a thick book, "The Triwizard Tournament: History and Rules".
Even so, in such a short period of time.
She still managed to have a thorough understanding of the history of the competition and the relevant procedures and rules.
Ron, meanwhile, ate candy and complained.
After all, for little wizards like them, it's impossible to participate in the Triwizard Tournament.
"They can't do this!" George said angrily. "We'll be seventeen next April, why can't we give it a try?"
"They can't stop me from participating," Fred said stubbornly, his eyes fixed on the fireplace, a hint of discontent in his expression. "Becoming a warrior allows me to do many things I can't normally do, and it's also a great publicity opportunity!"
When it comes to promotion, the brothers' enthusiasm is always hard to contain.
Recently, during the Quidditch World Cup, their budget report has been approved by the beloved, respected, handsome and charming, erudite... Professor Phillips.
After graduation, they will receive a substantial amount of start-up capital to open the store of their dreams.
For a shop about to open, nothing is more important than promotion—they've already tasted success with Wizard cards.
"So, who will be the fair referee to judge who the champions are?" Harry suddenly asked.
"I don't know," Fred replied. "But that referee is the one we're going to fool. I think a drop or two of aging serum will do the trick, George—"