"A flashlight with Enlargement and Shrinking Spells that can shrink luggage, cars, or even houses to fit in your pocket and take with you!"
"Or a bracelet with the Iron Armor Spell, worn on the wrist, that directly releases Iron Armor Protection or even Petrificus Totalus when encountering bad people!"
"The flying carpet and flying broomstick will become outdated antiques. I can give everyone a pair of wings that truly allows them to fly freely! Even Muggles without Magic Power can use them, as long as they regularly replenish the magic."
Vid described his ideas enthusiastically, his eyes shining — a look that appears when he is completely immersed in the most mysterious knowledge.
"Oh my God, that's amazing! I want every one of them!"
Fiona also listened with bright eyes, gleefully saying:
"I can hardly wait to try it! Vid, you're such a genius! Can all this really be achieved?"
"Flying wings aren't too difficult, just need to improve the alchemy of the flying carpet."
Vid modestly said, "Regarding the flashlight for enlarging and shrinking... ahem, I just have the idea. There are still many hurdles to overcome before actually making it..."
"Then let's start with the wings!" Fiona clapped her hands and said, "I've been hoping to fly in the sky ever since I was young!"
However, in stark contrast to his wife's excitement, Ferdinand's brows furrowed tighter and his expression gradually turned grim.
When Fiona was imagining flying in the sky and even holding competitions, Ferdinand interrupted her firmly:
"No!"
He looked at Vid, emphasized more strongly, and said solemnly again:
"Vid, your idea is good, but no!"
Vid was stunned.
He knew well that his father was as fascinated by the Magic World as his mother and had a profound fear of the wizard's overwhelming power.
Vid thought, after hearing his ideas, his father Ferdinand would be even more eager for him to realize them!
Fiona was also surprised, then understandingly said, "You're worried about the danger, right? Rest assured, I definitely won't secretly mess around, Vid will ensure my safety!"
"No, that's not the reason... Of course, I think your safety is more important than anything, but I oppose it for another reason."
Ferdinand looked into Vid's eyes and said deeply:
"It's not just about flying wings, there's also the flashlight, the floating boots, the gravity gloves, the transfiguration cloak... none of them are feasible, Vid. At least not now!"
"Why!"
Fiona said angrily, "Vid is also trying to make our lives more convenient and even gradually break the barriers between the magical world and ordinary people. Why not?!"
"But have you considered the severe impact this would have on society?" Ferdinand said in a deep voice.
Fiona said indignantly, "He's not going to release so many inventions all at once. He'll definitely allow everyone to accept it gradually, just like the Flow Mirror and Friendship Book before!"
Ferdinand took a deep breath, his sharp gaze piercing his son, speaking with undeniable seriousness:
"Vid, don't let your creative urge cloud your judgment!"
He raised his hand to stop Fiona from arguing, continued speaking in a deep tone:
"Technology itself is neutral; in different hands, the results vary significantly. Even if your intention is to help others, once held by ambitious people or criminals, who can guarantee what they will use it for? Can you bear such consequences?"
"Even an ordinary person suddenly gaining the desired power might whimsically break the law. And the Ministry of Magic or government punishing or capturing them will become a thousand times more difficult!"
The originally indignant Fiona suddenly fell silent, showing a thoughtful expression.
Vid also calmed down from his excitement, recognizing that his father was right. He had only focused on what could be achieved with Poppet technology, selectively ignoring the immense risks hidden behind.
But Ferdinand hadn't finished:
"Furthermore, wizards have been arguing over a bloodline issue for a thousand years. To this day, they still discriminate and hate each other, even turning into wars because of it."
"Vid... if you endow Duds and even ordinary people with powers akin to magic through this method, then even wizards who aren't extreme pure-blood supremacists might feel uneasy or fearful."
"At that time, you will no longer be the talented young genius they admire and envy, no longer their ally, but their enemy!"
"The Magic World will slander you, ostracize you, defame your inventions, and portray you as a demon more frightening than a devil!"
"Many whose interests are harmed by your inventions will continuously plot attacks and assassination against you, and you may not even know from which direction the dark arrows will fly, as they will be omnipresent!"
Fiona's face turned pale; she instinctively hugged Vid, murmuring, "Will it really be like this? The Magic World is too dangerous."
Ferdinand shook his head and said, "It's not the Magic World. It's the same in any already stable society."
He looked at Vid, silent for a long time, speaking directly to the core:
"Vid, think carefully, the things you want to invent can benefit Duds, benefit ordinary people, but what benefit does it bring you personally?"
"Such technology that disrupts balance can only make you a target desired, resented, or even attempted to be controlled by all powers. It will drag you into endless trouble and danger, not bring you glory!"
Fiona slowly clenched her fist: "You're right... he would be pushed to the forefront..."
She looked at her son, her beautiful eyes filled with helpless conflict: "Vid, I'm not worried about you being selfish, I'm afraid you're too generous!"
Vid: "..."
Actually, he doesn't consider himself as kind and selfless as his parents think. He was simply inspired, not thinking that much.
But Ferdinand noticed that his son neither refuted nor agreed; he merely sat quietly, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the fabric of his sleeve, his heart suddenly pained as if cramping!
He reached out, pressing his shoulder, his gaze flickering with pride and worry.
"I'm genuinely proud of you, my son..."
Ferdinand said softly: "Because I know you want to use your talents to help marginalized people, to let powerless Duds and ordinary people experience the wonder of magic."
"Your intention is so pure that I don't know what to say."
"But..."
Ferdinand's eyes shimmered with unrestrainable tears, deeper worry, and fear surged from the depths:
"The knowledge you possess is a double-edged sword; it can both accomplish and destroy you!"
"It's not because your ideas lack merit, but... but the current world is far from ready for the future you've envisioned!"