Description
Becoming a wizard is something that Jerry must attain in order to survive in his new life, and that is living in the Marvel World. There would be a greater threat coming to earth, and he needs a way to prepare for that.
Fortunately, he was given a System that allowed him to go to the Harry Potter Universe, where he got a letter that he would be enrolling in Hogwarts.
Jerry needed to learn a lot of things from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and, perhaps prevent such incoming threats in the future with the knowledge and skills that he learned from there?
Associated Names
An Otherworldy Magician
Marvel's Hogwarts Wizard
hapter 1 "Reborn In The Marvel World"
A yellow school bus carrying students from an elementary school is seen in Queens, New York.
The cute little boy with brown hair who was sitting in the last row as he watched the news report on the TV in front of the school bus. He sighed, "Iron Man, I didn't anticipate this to be the really scary Marvel world!"
It turned out that the very important news that Tony Stark, the head of Stark Industries, had just come clean about being Iron Man two days prior was what was being covered on TV at the moment.
Jerry Carmen is the name of the young boy. He is a primary school student entering junior high school this year and is eleven years old. Naturally, this is only who he is in this life.
He is a world traveler. He unexpectedly departed away in his former life and arrived in this one eleven years ago. Initially, he believed that he had just been reincarnated elsewhere, but a number of indications proved that this was not the case.
Up until recently, when news of the fabled Iron Man was everywhere. He was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that this was the terrifying Marvel world where a single finger snap could wipe out half the universe.
In reality, Jerry had little prior knowledge of the Marvel film series. He saw the three movies with Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, but he later learned from his friends who were Marvel fans that they weren't exactly the same as the Spider-Man in the Marvel series.
He nevertheless continued to watch the first installment of Avengers since, when it was out, his friend was alone and unaccompanied. As a result, he personally paid for it and invited him to watch it with him.
While listening to a certain conversation or conversations from a few pals who are Marvel fans discuss particular clips. He learned that seven or eight years from now, a huge purple figure will have wiped out half of all life on Earth and throughout the universe with the snap of his fingers.
—
"At my command, the Ice and Snow Demon God, who resides in a remote region of extreme cold, arrives here. Oh, the freezing black blizzard! Whiten everything to resemble snow! Freeze Sealing Formation!"
Jerry was contemplating his options for the future when an imposing yet juvenile voice abruptly sounded in his ears. As soon as he turned his head aside, many bubbles slammed into his face.
"Aisha, as I said, don't use bubble wands on the school bus or the teacher will be upset!"
Jerry looked at the little blond girl sitting inside holding a magic bubble wand and shooting bubbles at him, with a look of helplessness on his face.
"Hmph, you devil Jerry from the abyss. Let me, Ice Queen Aisha, come and finish you! Frozen wave of ice!"
The young blond girl proceeded to fire bubbles at Jerry despite Jerry's remarks having absolutely no effect on her.
"How could the lovely Ice Queen fall victim to the devil?"
Aisha Hathaway is the young blond girl sitting next to Jerry. She is Jerry's younger sister in this world and is 10 years old this year.
She has always enjoyed watching animated films about magic, and she frequently thought of myself as a magical princess or a queen. Simply put, she just thinks erratically, according to Jerry.
Jerry likewise believed that it was natural. In his past existence, he used to play Nine Swords with a branch held in his hand like a sword after school on the dirt road.
He once even showed off a little portion of a village neighbor's rapeseed field, leading his mother to follow him for three miles with a broom. He admits that it can be humiliating to simply think about the embarrassing things he did as a child at times.
"Hahaha, since you found out, I won't keep it a secret any longer. Ice Queen Aisha, I am The Demon Lord Jerry from the depths of the earth. Take this, the dark claws of death!"
Seeing that his sister could not be dealt with by speaking normally, Jerry had no choice but to join in. While tickling the little girl, while she was giggling, he secretly snatched her magic bubble wand and stuffed it into his schoolbag.
The school bus abruptly hit the brakes. Jerry, who was having fun with his sister, was nearly flung off his seat due to the powerful inertia.
Fortunately, he was quick enough to respond. He hugged his sister who was also going to be flung out while firmly clutching the handle next to him to steady his body.
The other kids weren't quite as good, though. As a result of the inertia, many of them either lost their balance and fell out of their chairs or started crying.
"Mr. Paul, what's going on?"
When the crying kids fell from their seats, Teacher Bill, who was in responsible of escorting them to the school bus, swiftly jumped up, helped them get back to their seats, and consoled them. When Jerry saw this, he also instructed his sister to descend and assist him.
"Damn, a car just blocked the path suddenly, and I almost hit them!" The school bus's middle-aged driver, Paul, responded angrily.
A loud bang was heard.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The school bus's door was then brutally kicked open numerous times after several gunshots were heard from within.
"Keep still and don't move, or I'll blast your heads off!"
Nearly two meters tall, a strong man carrying a gun broke onto the school bus while shouting angrily. He was also wearing a mask.
Then, bringing three sizable bags full of them, three other men entered with brandishing firearms and masks.
"Oh no, this is terrible!"
Jerry instantly went back to his seat to shield his sister inside after the gunfire since he sensed something was amiss. Indeed, the subsequent spectacle lived up to his unfavorable expectations.
"I'll blow your head off if you don't leave and go to the suburbs," he commanded.
The man placed the weapon on Paul the driver's head and gave him orders.
"Okay, okay… I'll get started right now."
Paul dared not comply because a powerful man was holding a gun to his head. He started the school bus right away, turned around, and headed for the suburbs in reverse. A police car's siren also arrived at this time from behind.
"They dare not fight back since this is a school bus. You two come here by opening the windows in the back."
Another masked man boarded the car following the muscular man and pointed his gun at Mrs. Belle, the other teacher on the school bus. He also offered directions to the other two masked man.
When they heard the words, the other two masked men nodded. Helped them flee the pursuing police cars as they entered the back and unlocked the glass windows.
Jerry hugged his younger sister Aisha while leaning against the back of the last row of seats. The sound of the firearms nearby and the joyful growls of the two masked men made his heart "thump" uncomfortably as well.
Although he had trained in martial arts for a number of years due to a past-life pastime, it would be easy for him to beat up two or three gangsters. He has always given his body the best workouts possible in this life, and he hardly has any competition his age.
Nevertheless, he has only just turned eleven this year, and his level of physical condition is lower than that of these robbers. Additionally, each of these criminals was carrying a gun.
"Demon Lord Jerry, are those demons under your command? Give me back my wand quickly, and let me, Ice Queen Aisha, punish them with magic!"
Aisha, who was being shielded by Jerry, excitedly put out her little head and started to touch Jerry's bookbag.
"We must exercise caution!" Jerry again pressed Aisha's small head down without saying a word.
"Given the circumstances, it is difficult to let the cops handle this. We have to rely on ourselves!"
Jerry sighed as he heard the distant sirens progressively fading, and as his eyes grew tense, a virtual panel appeared in front of him.
Chapter 2 "First Time Traveling The World"
Only he can see this peculiar virtual panel, which mysteriously arose on the day he was reincarnated in this world. He has nearly ascertained the panel's overall goal after so many years of research and introductions.
First of all, as long as he performs good deeds, this panel will accrue red stars for him. Once the stars reach 5,000, he can swap them for special wizard blood, which will then transport him to a place where he can learn magic.
Additionally, he will enter a static state in the primary world in when he travels to the parallel world to learn magic, according to the introduction on the panel.
Jerry has been putting forth a lot of effort for a long time to carry out some good deeds within his abilities, including helping the grandmother cross the street, assisting neighbors with disabilities to pick up the trash, beating up classmates who enjoy bullying others, volunteering to do some housework, and so forth.
His academic performance is also among the finest since he has the soul of an adult.
He is therefore a very excellent person who is also what is usually referred to as a child by other people, whether in the eyes of family members at home, neighbors, or teachers at school.
He also learned that he would only receive rewards from this panel for good deeds, evil deeds will not result in punishment. The panel will not take away his red star. Such as, stealing items or children's lollipops will result in nothing.
[6000]
Jerry inhaled deeply before pressing the exchange button to the right of the number of little red stars that were currently located next to him on the control panel.
In reality, he had already amassed enough red stars by trading them for wizard blood half a year earlier to be able to enter the parallel world.
He has been debating whether or not to exchange it though. Considering that it is stated on the panel that if he passes away in the parallel universe, he will likewise pass away in the real world. If he sustains damage in the parallel universe, it will remain in his body when he comes back.
His current family is considered to be a little bourgeoisie, even if they are not wealthy.
He might also be thought of as leading a new life. If he puts a lot of effort into his academics, his future level of life won't be too bad. Is taking chances in the mysterious wizarding world truly necessary?
In his heart, Jerry truly prefers a serene and tranquil life to exhilarating escapades.
In his past life, he had the following aspirations. A home, a car, a wife who was kind and caring, hot food to eat after work, and holiday trips with his family.
It's unfortunate that those are difficult jobs for a young person from the country. It wasn't until his untimely passing in his previous life that he was able to scrape up enough cash for the down payment. However, he has since realized that he is currently in a deadly Marvel universe.
He realized that he and his family would be extremely unsafe in this life if he didn't have any personal strength after hearing the submachine pistol next to him. Even though Jerry prefers a quiet existence, he still has an option.
[Verify the transfer of wizard blood, began implanting…]
[Implanted successfully, start extracting small parallel worlds…]
[Successfully extracted the "Harry Potter" universe and started implanting identities…]
[Successful identity implantation, please proceed.]
[One month is the period for the first time you enter the world. Please utilize the red star to exchange more time if you need to keep learning in the future.]
Jerry noticed that the world he was in seemed to have come to a complete stop in an instant as lines of text appeared on display. At the same time, his eyes became dark, and he gradually lost consciousness.
—-
1991, August 1st.
A young boy with dark hair who was at an orphanage in the village of Winton in London, Surrey, gently got out of bed.
"I didn't anticipate it to be the "Harry Potter" universe. Thankfully, I have seen every film in this series!"
The little boy exhaled a deep sigh of relief while rubbing his woozy temples. He had initially anticipated visiting a weird magical world, but he had not anticipated it to be the "Harry Potter" universe. Jerry became a little happier as a result.
Despite the fact that too much time has passed and many specifics are no longer clear in his recollection, he can still make out the broad outline of the plot.
He will be relatively safe in this world as long as he avoids the trio, at least until Voldemort's reappearance. It should be four or five years from now before Voldemort reappears.
Jerry started to sort out some knowledge about his identity in this world that had been ingrained in his consciousness as his brain felt less foggy. In this reality, he goes by the name Jerry Carmen as well, although he is an orphan. Edward Orphanage is the name of his orphanage.
There is only a brief introduction of the orphanage personnel and a few of the children as further information.
"Let's first get accustomed to the surroundings!"
Jerry was almost ready to leave the room after putting on his clothing and shoes when someone knocked on the window's glass. He turned around to see a long-eared gray owl tapping its claws on the shuttered window while holding a letter in its mouth.
"Could it be that? It's here so soon!"
After immediately turning around, Jerry approached the window, opened it, and let the owl inside. The owl flew inside, dropped the envelope on the table, and hooted at Jerry as if to solicit a snack.
Jerry gave the owl a polite but awkward shrug after taking a quick check around and pulling something from his pocket.
Once it realized this, the owl gave Jerry another "bad luck" hoot before spreading its wings and flying out the window. On the first day I arrived here, he had no idea that an owl would dislike him.
Jerry moved forward and picked up the letter that was laying on the table while helplessly shaking his head. The envelope is made of old parchment rather than common double-adhesive paper. A few lines in an odd shade of emerald green are inscribed on the face of the envelope.
[Recipient: Jerry Carmen
Address: Mr. Jerry Carmen, on the second floor of Edward Orphanage, Winton Township, Surrey County.]
Then flip it over, and you'll see a familiar wax seal there. The wax seal's top has a pattern with a giant letter "H" in the center with images of lions, eagles, badgers, and snakes surrounding it.
Two parchment pieces could be seen after opening the envelope. One was published about the books, supplies, and safety measures that first-year freshmen at Hogwarts must purchase. The second one has to do with the letter of official acceptance from Hogwarts.
[Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Albus Dumbledore
[President of the International Federation of Wizards, the first-class great magician of Sir Merlin, Chief Wizard of the Wizengamot.]
[Dear Mr. Jerry Carmen,
We are happy to let you know that your application to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has been accepted. A list of necessary reading materials and tools is enclosed.
On September 1st, the semester is supposed to begin. Tomorrow morning at 9:00, I will personally visit the Edward Orphanage and return your letter.
Yours sincerely, Minerva McGonagall.]
Putting away the acceptance letter from Hogwarts, Jerry muttered to himself, "Alright, if you start early, you will be able to go to Diagon Alley to buy magic books and learn magic earlier, so that when you go back a month later, you will be able to deal with those robbers with guns!"
Chapter 3 "Standing Up"
When Jerry learned that Professor McGonagall would be stopping by the following day, he woke up early. He visited the entire orphanage after obtaining the admissions letter from Hogwarts yesterday.
This orphanage called Edward was founded by a businessman named Edward twenty years prior to his passing, according to the knowledge supplied in his thoughts. The building's original purpose was to save those unfortunate orphans who had been abandoned for a variety of causes.
It's unfortunate that things significantly altered once the old man passed away.
It's not terribly horrible. Though, it's only that the kids' meals and care have been drastically cut back, and the staff at the orphanage is less amiable than previously.
According to Jerry, this is also a trait of people. Nowadays, it is thought to be quite excellent that there is no child abuse in settings like orphanages.
In a past life, he had read in the newspaper that children's bones were frequently discovered buried in the yard of several orphanages in the 1980s and 1990s. Some institutions that go by the name of "orphanages" are actually illegal institutions.
There is a saying that reads, "The world's prosperity is for profit, and the world's disorder is for more profit!"
He had previously put a lot of effort into doing good actions and actively aiding others. The Little Red Star was the only target of his initial plan. He probably wouldn't have made an effort to assist those folks he didn't know if it weren't for the red stars.
When he was walking to school, he would rush to assist anyone who had fallen in the road. But if it was the way of life he chose like before, if anyone falls to the ground, he would've just simply ignored it.
The numerous kind people and good things he performed in order to obtain Little Red Star did have some influence on him if he wants to live this life again and be an honest person.
Because, despite the fact that he really doesn't want to accept it, he learned that when he is sincerely appreciated by others, and it does make him feel incredibly pleased from it.
—-
Jerry arrived at the orphanage's front yard after waiting in line for a straightforward breakfast.
He recalled that Professor McGonagall was an Animagus and that he enjoyed changing into a cat when he entered the Muggle world. As a result, he stood to watch in the front yard in the hopes that he would eventually witness the magical event of a cat changing into a person.
Jerry scowled and turned to gaze toward the right side of the expansive yard thirty minutes later as he was hiding in a corner and to scan the surrounding walls for cats and cats.
There were three youngsters there, maybe thirteen or fourteen years old…
Jerry recalls that these three thirteen-year-old boys are the orphanage's three eldest children. They enjoy using their strength to intimidate the younger orphans.
He fears that any orphan who refuses to listen to them will endure years of vicious bullying at their hands.
The orphanage kids were quite wary of these three boys. They didn't dare move forward at all when they observed the young guy being bullied.
Actually, there have been victims in the past who have reported this scenario to the orphanage staff, but the staff did not take it seriously and instead only verbally scolded the three of them. However, the victim who made a tiny report was punished by the three youths for a long time.
The staff members of these orphanages essentially don't care about anything as long as the children aren't subjected to any severe violence. Conflicts between kids are meaningless.
The young child who is currently being bullied and battered has recently moved into the orphanage, thus he was singled out by these three teenagers.
After giving it some thought, Jerry decided not to speak up. Even if he were to assist the lad now, he believed the youngster would face bullying after he left the orphanage and entered Hogwarts.
Besides, there is no benefit. When the time comes to fight, the visiting Professor McGonagall may have a bad impression.
He finally stood up with a sigh, after hearing the three youngsters' haughty laughter.
"I'm not trying to be sentimental. I simply want to give it a try. Can you also receive Little Red Stars if you perform good things in this world? Yes, this is only an experiment that is required!"
Jerry rapidly moved forward after speaking for a short while and said, "Stop!"
The three adolescents halted abruptly after hearing Jerry's voice, then turned to look at him as he approached, seeming surprised. They weren't prepared for some of the orphanage kids to dare to yell at them, especially Jerry, who was typically quiet.
"It appears that you want to be like this newbie too, huh?" With malice in their hearts, the three let go of the young child who was sobbing and stepped in front of Jerry.
The disobedience of the newbies is comprehensible, but if older residents like Jerry, who have lived at the orphanage for five or six years, dare to rebel, they will suffer harsh punishment.
"Everybody is an orphan, it's difficult. Why would you do such a thing?
Jerry replied calmly as he turned to face the three teens, who were all a full head higher than him. Most of them, with the exception of a few kids who were raised in orphanages, will experience some psychological issues.
It's acceptable for those who simply feel inadequate, they fear this type of inferiority complex, but they want to feel stronger by mistreating and harassing those who are less capable than themselves.
"Wrong. In my opinion, you're all complete twaddle. Making yourself happy is your first responsibility." The tallest and heaviest of the three youths cast a sarcastic glance in all directions.
"I don't want to bully kids, but if I don't give you a lesson, you might go into trouble later".
Jerry also figured it out at this point. Before school started, he had to spend a month in the orphanage. Even without today's tragedy, these three individuals would eventually clash with him due to their characteristics.
That being the case, why not defeat them all at once? which may be seen as sparing some future difficulty.
Jerry shook his head and casually placed his T-shirt and coat on the table next to him, showing a slim torso below. Jerry was less than 1.4 meters tall and only eleven years old at the time, but his muscles were incredibly powerful.
It's the kind of little muscle groups that are like steel bars rather than the large muscles that fitness gurus train. When he put on his clothing, this made him appear a little slender, but when he took them off, he appeared to be a different person.
Chapter 4 "Professor McGonagall Visitation"
He actually has a lot of time to exercise in this life without the interruptions of job and education.
In his prior life, he had a lifelong passion in martial arts. He thought he was a supreme master when he was younger since he could play with a stick for a very long time.
He fell in love with Jeet Kune Do when he was a little older because he watched Bruce Lee movies. He even bought a Jeet Kune Do manual with his pocket money so he could train covertly.
He even joined the martial arts club while he was in college, where he received some guidance that was largely conventional. In the end, he represented the club by taking part in contests and winning prizes. Simply put, it was put on hold after graduation since he became overly preoccupied with work.
He began working out his physique early on after being reborn in this incarnation, free from the stress of life, and only then did he have the toned muscles he does now.
He still had no trouble dealing with these thirteen or fourteen-year-old youngsters, even though he couldn't handle the bulky gun-wielding thieves in the school bus. He also felt that his body had changed in marvelous ways since he had been merged with the wizard blood.
It's not that the speed or power have increased. Rather, there is a sense that the essence of existence has been sublimated.
Wizards are incredibly resilient even though their physical strength isn't much more than that of the average person. Arms and legs missing are fairly common. They can survive as long as they don't pass away right away and can keep going 'till they can get back in touch with magic and potions.
"What the heck is this moron doing? He thought that he could defeat us." The leader chuckled.
"I believe that his little body is attempting to make close touch with my fist!" Jerry was struck in the stomach by another child after he cruelly displayed a fist the size of a sandbag.
Jerry quickly kicked the boy's waist after slipping back to avoid the assault. It turned out that he only needed one kick to knock him to the ground.
He kicked and didn't even stop. He quickly knocked one of them down again after swinging his legs back and slamming the face of the boy on the other side who hadn't yet reacted.
Even though Jerry is just eleven years old, the lads in front of him who are thirteen or fourteen years old have considerably bigger muscles and strength than Jerry does.
In addition, he has been practicing Jeet Kune Do diligently for years and cannot possibly be any more versed with the motions. He has improved a little from his playing days in international universities.
These few kids who spend their entire day harassing the weak are obviously not powerfully enemies. The large boy in the lead roared and raced towards Jerry after spotting the two smaller brothers screaming and falling to the ground.
His body is more than double Jerry's size, and he is taller than Jerry. He thinks that as long as he runs into the enemy and then applies more intense pressure, he won't be able to move.
"Too naive!"
Jerry sneered at the leading fat boy who ran into him, and instead of ducking, he crept up behind him, cutting into the midst of the fat boy's line. He then inhaled deeply, kicked his right foot on the ground, twisted his waist, shot his hips forward, and continued moving.
"Take this!"
The overweight boy was launched two meters away when a huge force suddenly erupted, striking him directly in the abdomen. The other orphans who were watching were shocked to see the orphanage trio groan and cry on the ground after being struck three times by Jerry.
They didn't anticipate that the trio would be in such a precarious situation today, let alone that Jerry, who is normally reserved, would be so strong.
"What are you waiting for? Revenge if you have a grudge!" Jerry reminded the other orphans who were still in a fog by picking up the garments and putting them on once more.
He simply stripped off his clothing out of concern for avoiding getting dirty. He can't get too dirty because Professor McGonagall will be here later. He underestimated by the three teenagers.
He only hit them once, and they were so painful that they were unwilling to engage in a ground battle with him since they relied on humiliating the weak to give them joy and satisfaction. He would actually get in trouble if the three teens were in a more brutal condition.
Those orphans who were used to being bullied suddenly had their eyes light up at hearing Jerry's admonition. They exchanged glances before starting to slowly approach the three screaming youngsters on the ground.
Jerry couldn't help but sigh as he observed the three youths who had been kicked and punched by the orphans, "Unity is strength!"
Jerry's most recent punch was delivered with a little bit of restraint. These trio's physique should prevent any major issues at this time. However, they were absolutely no match for the beatings inflicted against those orphans, and they were swiftly beaten over the head.
These three teens are more than capable of handling two or three orphans, but if there are several dozen orphans present, even the three of them will not be able to handle the others.
You'll discover that the seemingly unbeatable individual is simply nothing after the terror in your heart has been removed.
The majority of the orphans' dread of the trio was allayed after Jerry defeated them in the orphanage. He believes that after this series of beatings, even if he is not in the orphanage, they won't be terrified of the trio any longer.
"Huh, you can actually obtain them."
Jerry opened the panel after dressing. He was a little taken aback to observe that there were now 1005 red stars instead of 1000 after the crossing.
Originally, he thought that the little red star could only be obtained in the main world, but he didn't expect to be able to get it after entering the small world. In this way, it's pretty good, at least there is one more world to get the little red star.
When Jerry opened the panel and turned to face the school gate once more, he saw a tabby cat that had previously been perched on top of the wall and was now staring in this direction.
"That can't be Professor McGonagall."
Jerry shouted at the orphans, while feigning calmness and turning his head away, "Okay, you can stop!"
The orphans stopped assaulting the three teenagers as soon as they heard the words. They were still adamantly convinced as they faced Jerry, who had just handily defeated the trio.
"Ahem, I hate violence very much. I hope that we who are dealing with the same issue can continue to work toward personal growth, support one another as friends, and collaborate. We'll contribute abilities to society in the future and show our enthusiasm."
Even though they didn't entirely understand, the orphans enthusiastically applauded when they heard the words.
Jerry nodded before addressing the three teenagers with bumps and bruises, "In the past, you used your maturity to bully and do bad things in the orphanage to other, younger orphans. You have a lesson to learn today. "
"We are all orphans. Everyone will accept you going forward as long as you recognize your errors and make the necessary corrections. Do you understand?"
The three teens, who had swollen faces and battered noses, hurriedly responded after seeing Jerry's eyes, "Okay, okay, okay!"
Chapter 5 "A Talk With Professor McGonagall"
Jerry thought back to his remarks from earlier in the yard and felt that Professor McGonagall shouldn't have a terrible impression after hearing them in the orphanage. Although he physically assaulted a few youngsters, his justification for doing so can be seen as a righteous deed.
*Knock Knock Knock*
"Coming!"
When Jerry heard the knock on the door, his eyes brightened up, and he stood up to open the door right away. The current director of the Edward Orphanage knocked on the door, and next to him stood a woman in her forties or sixties with square spectacles, a Scottish shirt, and a green robe.
"This is the Jerry Carmen you are looking for, Mrs. McGonagall!" Jerry could tell the dean was respectful from his tone, but he also appeared a little scared.
It appears that before Professor McGonagall visited the orphanage, she spoke with the director of the institution to explain the situation and demonstrate her wizarding prowess.
"Dean Bryant, Thank you. I'd like to speak with Mr. Carmen alone."
"No problem. I'll be heading that way." Bryant hastily nodded before hurriedly leaving the room.
"Greetings, Mr. Carmen." After locking the door, Professor McGonagall entered the space. She met Jerry first.
Jerry looked at Professor McGonagall and asked politely, "Hello, may I ask who you are?"
"I will be your future teacher in the Transfiguration class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as well as the vice principal of the institution. I'll go by Professor McGonagall." Prof. McGonagall gave an explanation.
Jerry instantly feigned that he had an epiphany, "The letter that the owl sent yesterday was written by you, so does magic actually exist in this world? In what location is the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?"
When they receive the admissions letter, young wizards who were raised in a Muggle environment will likely have similar reservations. McGonagall is accustomed to this and is skilled at winning the young wizard's trust.
She drew out her wand, pointed at the cup on the table in the room, a beam of magic light shot out, and the cup immediately turned into a fat big orange cat.
"There has always been magic. You ought to have had some fantastic experiences growing up. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a school that teaches you how to study and control magic. Those are the powers that come from the blood in your body."
Jerry's eyes grew wider as he observed Professor McGonagall perform magic tricks. Although he had seen the movies in his previous life, the impression was quite different when he witnessed someone waving their hand and transforming a cup into a cat.
Turning non-living matter into the living matter in an instant, Jerry felt that this was indeed very magical.
Twenty minutes later,
"This describes the overall situation. Do you have any further questions?"
Jerry posed the final question after realizing he had fully accepted her as his story. "Professor, you should be aware that I am financially unable to attend Hogwarts to study magic despite my strong desire to do so."
After giving it some thought, Jerry posed his own question. He recalled that in the movie, the young wizard who was born into a Muggle family was able to exchange Muggle money for Galleons, but he assumed that the orphanage he was in would not be willing to provide him with money so that he could attend Hogwarts.
Professor McGonagall grinned, "You shouldn't be concerned about it. You will receive a stipend from the school for your regular study. After you graduate and begin working, you can repay it."
"All right, then I'm good to go!" Jerry nodded. The general scenario has previously been stated by Professor McGonagall. He has a basic understanding of certain important things thanks to his memory.
"Well, Mr. Carmen, it appears that you are not only exceedingly brave but also have a powerful capacity for comprehending." Jerry was extremely calm when Professor McGonagall stared at him with a satisfied expression in her eyes.
Professor McGonagall had earlier watched the bullying event unfold in the yard from the orphanage's gate, and she had been quite impressed by Jerry's performance at the time.
She believed that few adult magicians today exhibited the courage and maturity displayed by the eleven-year-old boy at that time, as well as the optimistic attitude in his comments.
Professor McGonagall's assessment of Jerry at this stage could be summed up as follows, "This child will grow up to be a great wizard."
—-
"Okay, I will take you to Diagon Alley today and get everything you need to start school since you already understand and are willing to study magic at Hogwarts." After checking the time on her pocket watch, Professor McGonagall got up from her chair.
"Diagon Alley?" Jerry had a surprised expression on his face.
It's not that he doesn't know Diagon Alley. Rather, he merely didn't anticipate that Professor McGonagall would personally accompany him to acquire school supplies after the home visit. But after giving it some time to think about it, he finally got it.
A Hogwarts teacher most definitely doesn't need to accompany a young wizard from a typical wizarding family to Diagon Alley. As long as the wizard of the Muggle family makes it obvious to his parents that he has parents, there shouldn't be any issues.
Hermione's parents always went with her when she went to Diagon Alley to buy school supplies. If Professor McGonagall doesn't accompany him to Diagon Alley because he is an orphan, then who will?
Expecting the orphanage's director to also take care of it would be unreliable.
"It's a street where wizarding things are sold exclusively. You must visit there in order to buy everything you need for school." Professor McGonagall thought that Jerry didn't know what Diagon Alley did, so she explained it a bit.
Jerry recalled that Diagon Alley appeared to be someplace in the city of London and that the small town of Winton, where he was stationed, was not that close to the city of London. He asked, "Then how do we go there? Is it by train?"
Professor McGonagall didn't say much, but held out an arm to Jerry, saying, "No, hold my arm. It may feel uncomfortable for a while, but you need to bear with me."
Jerry's heart pounded as he wondered, and he had an idea right away.
Jerry seized Professor McGonagall's arm, and sure enough, he saw Professor McGonagall pull out her wand once more and said, "Off we go!"
Jerry instantly sensed that Professor McGonagall's arm was ready to slip away from his own, so he tightened his hold on it. Jerry immediately experienced total darkness, followed by a crackling sound like to firecrackers and hard squeezes from all sides.
He was completely unable to breathe, and his chest felt as though it were being restrained by many iron hoops. His eardrums were buried deep inside his skull, and his eyeballs were pushed back into his head. This sensation is similar to being forced out of a very small rubber tube.
Light returned to his eyes what looked like just a moment after a considerable amount of time had elapsed.
He turned his head and took a few long breaths to calm the wooziness in his head. He and Professor McGonagall were no longer in the orphanage's room. Instead, they were seen walking down a street.
Chapter 6 "Entering Diagon Alley"
"Are you okay?" Professor McGonagall asked with some concern.
Jerry waved his hands while grinning and asking, "Where is it? I'm alright, just a little dizzy."
He understood that the spell Professor McGonagall just performed was Apparition, an advanced magic that only adult wizards can learn.
Teleportation is the main idea of Apparition. You can teleport anywhere in your head as long as it is a location you have visited. It is used as a transportation method for wizards.
But mastering apparition is no simple task. Apparation is difficult for many adult wizards to do flawlessly, and one could be torn apart by the strength of space.
Additionally, the magic power contained in the wizard's body and their level of skill with this magic are both tied to the apparition distance. While some wizards can apparate directly from one city to another, others can only apparate for a few hundred kilometers.
Professor McGonagall certainly belongs to the latter group, but she also employed the follower apparition and it's the same that she used to Jerry. She has the ability to transport individuals as well as objects.
Jerry simply assumed that Professor McGonagall would take him straight to Diagon Alley, but it appears that he instead showed up on a random street.
"This is the gateway to Diagon Alley from a street in London's Charing Cross Street. You must keep in mind the name and address of this street because you must visit it alone the next time you are in Diagon Alley."
It comes out that Professor McGonagall sees Jerry as a young child who has no knowledge of the wizarding world. Naturally, she must accompany him so that he can feel what it's like to enter Diagon Alley as a regular wizard, preparing him for the day when he can do so on his own.
"Diagon Alley's entrance is that pub over there, as you can see."
Jerry's eyes followed Professor McGonagall's finger, passing by a high-end movie theater and a well-known hamburger joint before settling in the middle of a sizable bookstore and a record store on the opposite side.
The Leaky Cauldron was the lone sign hanging on the door of the little, filthy bar, which also had an ancient wooden door and a damaged sign.
Even though this tiny pub is situated in the center of a spotless bookstore and record shop, it looks out of place. But everyone who was walking by turned their backs on it, pretending they couldn't see it at all.
Jerry understood that this modest bar was actually invisible to common Muggles since it had been rendered invisible by the Repelling Muggles Spell, which prevents Muggles devoid of wizard blood from noticing and approaching it.
*Dingling*
When the wooden door was forced open, the bell rang, and Jerry was carried by Professor McGonagall inside the Leaky Cauldron.
There weren't many patrons in the bar, and the entire interior was rather gloomy. A cursory check revealed that only seven or eight wizards were conversing and drinking. All the wizards in the bar looked away when the bell rang.
They all nodded formally when they realized it was Professor McGonagall.
Professor McGonagall is well-known across the entire wizarding community as the vice principal of Hogwarts and the dean of Gryffindor, and many wizards today can genuinely be considered her students.
Jerry recalled that in Newt's memory, Professor McGonagall was already teaching at Hogwarts when he watched "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" in his past life.
In other words, Professor McGonagall has taught countless pupils over the course of her at least fifty years as a teacher at Hogwarts.
"Oh, it's Professor McGonagall, do you need something to drink?"
A smiling old wizard who looked like a wrecked walnut and had virtually all of his hair cut off met Professor McGonagall at this time.
"No need, Tom. I'm accompanying a freshman to Diagon Alley." Professor McGonagall rejected it while waving her hand.
With the exception of the house visits each year prior to the commencement of classes, she hardly ever leaves Hogwarts since her husband Elphinstone unexpectedly passed away from poisonous tentacle bites.
"He looks a bit too young, isn't he?"
Jerry looked at Tom, the bar owner at the time, and thought to himself as he followed Professor McGonagall through the pub and out to the backyard.
He recalled that in the movie, when Voldemort first started school, this man already owned the Leaky Cauldron, and they were both named Tom.
Under the green brick wall adjacent to the garbage can in the backyard of the Leaky Cauldron. Jerry was given an explanation by Professor McGonagall after three taps with his wand on the wall.
"The door to Diagon Alley will appear if you count three blocks along the top of the garbage can, two blocks to the left, then tap three times with your wand."
The cracked blue brick began to tremble as Professor McGonagall withdrew her wand. The wall immediately started to reorganize once the blue brick started to tremble, as if it had triggered some mechanism.
The brick wall soon developed a small hole in the center, which gradually grew larger and larger.
A broad archway that could accommodate four or five persons passing through at once soon appeared in front of them. The archway opened up to a narrow, meandering street of cobblestones.
It is the shopping block for wizards in London – Diagon Alley!
Jerry couldn't help but feel a little more enthusiastic as he followed Professor McGonagall through the archway and into Diagon Alley.
The movie's scenes had a real-world counterpart. His eyes were wide open despite his mental preparation due to the stunning scene in front of him.
Ordinary folks don't dress in fashionable clothing and carry bags outside, as opposed to wearing cool summer clothing. The majority of the street is occupied by wizards brandishing wands while donning variously colored wizard robes.
Of course, there are many house elves and goblins, as well as different wizards' pets.
"Copper, brass, pewter, and silver crucibles, complete models, automatic stirring, foldable, and retractable, come in and have a look!"
"Grey forest owl, horned owl, grass owl, brown owl, snow owl, all kinds of owls!"
"The latest Nimbus 2000, the fastest broom, get it while you still can!"
"Dragon liver, bat spleen, eel eyeball, spell book, quill pen, parchment, medicine bottle, moon globe, for a cheap price!"
In front of the shops on both sides of the street, various small advertising signs were hung up, and many excited little wizards were also crowded.
"Do you have the letter with you?" McGonagall asked Jerry, who was already perplexed, as they approached a store.
"Got it." Jerry nodded to Professor McGonagall as he pulled the parchment package he received the day before out of his pocket.
"Okay, take out a list of necessary goods inside. I'll take you to get them one at a time," Professor McGonagall said with a nod.
Hearing this, Jerry took out the second page of letter paper from the envelope, unfolded it and read it:
Necessary supplies for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
1. Uniforms:
2. Textbook:
3. Other equipment:
4. Description of pets:
*Parents are reminded that first-year freshmen are not allowed to bring their own broomsticks.
Chapter 7 "Hermione Granger"
The Hogwarts stipend is one hundred Galleons per year, and there is no need to go to Gringotts to pick it up. Professor McGonagall has already brought it during her home visit. There are three main currencies in the wizarding world, Gold Galleons, Silver Sickles, and Copper Knuts.
One Galleon is equal to 17 Sickles, and one Sickle is equal to 29 Knuts.
"There are many things to buy, Mr. Carmen, therefore we might need to get the large one first. We also require a small cart."
Jerry was being guided by Professor McGonagall across the crowded area when they arrived at a store selling trinkets. Jerry purchased a telescope, a brass balance, a set of glass or crystal vials, a tiny cart, and a super-sized suitcase from this shop.
Then they purchased a cauldron from a store with a glowing "Potage" sign.
"Would you choose an owl, cat, or toad as a pet?"
Professor McGonagall inquired Jerry as he exited the Cauldron Store and turned to look at the Eeylops Owl Emporium next to her.
"Pets?" Jerry had a contemplative expression on his face.
In reality, Jerry has no plans to keep animals as pets. He hadn't been a pet owner in his prior life, after all.
"Young wizards now prefer owls because they are more practical and can assist deliver messages and gifts," Jerry didn't seem to know much about pets, so Professor McGonagall suggested some of the most well-liked animals at Hogwarts.
"An owl? Ignore that, let's buy a cat. Cats appeal to me more."
Indeed, owls are incredibly useful to young wizards. They can assist with letter and gift delivery. Cats and toads appear to play only the role of eating, relative to other animals. But Jerry was aware that a cat by the name of Crookshanks was located in a pet store in Diagon Alley.
It was the smartest cat Sirius had ever tested. It could not only discern between Animagus who had assumed animal forms and those who were corrupt or suspicious. It can also work out some issues on its own, without assistance or direction.
Jerry believed that if he had to maintain a pet, it would be wise to keep a cat with such secrets.
The idea is that Ron's mouse, Scabber, who was changed into Peter Pettigrew, shouldn't dare to approach him once Crookshanks is there.
The school has public owls that are available for viewing. There is an owl post office outside and it doesn't cost any money, so why not raise one yourself?
"Cats? Few wizards choose to keep cats as pets."
Professor McGonagall was a little taken aback, but she smiled nonetheless. Her Animagus is a tabby cat, hence Professor McGonagall is obviously a cat person.
She advised Jerry to purchase owls because they are currently a popular choice for new wizards to purchase as pets and because they are in fact more beneficial to young wizards than cats. She will be delighted if Jerry opts for a cat as a pet, though.
"I prefer cats." Jerry grinned and shrugged.
"Okay then, after that, we must later travel to the Magical Menagerie. Only owls are pets in this establishment."
With a smile, Professor McGonagall directed Jerry to Madam Malkin's robe shop, which was located next to the owl shop.
"You go in and try on the clothes first, and I'll go across the street to assist you in buying books, and then we'll go ahead to the Magical Menagerie to buy pets," she said.
"No problem!" Jerry nodded, and went straight into Mrs. Malkin's shop.
"What a courageous little child."
McGonagall couldn't resist sighed when she observed Jerry in this foreign surroundings. Aside from being intrigued, Jerry didn't exhibit any nervousness at all. He even didn't hesitate to go to the store by himself to try on clothes.
"Do you intend to purchase Hogwarts school uniforms, my love?" A small, chubby witch greeted Jerry with a big smile as soon as he opened the door and entered the shop.
"Yes, please provide me with three sets of plain wizard robes, a simple hat for everyday use, a pair of protective dragonhide gloves, and a black cloak with silver buttons for the winter."
Jerry respectfully responded to the chubby witch's query by listing each item one by one in accordance with the specifications he had read on the paper.
"Oh, don't worry, there are many of them in this area. Sincere to say, a young girl is currently trying on clothing here!" The chubby witch grinned and indicated the store's back.
Jerry observed the young child standing on the footstool by following the chubby witch's fingers. The child had thick, unruly brown hair that was curled, and her front teeth resembled those of a rabbit.
A witch was measuring something with a tape measure next to her while wearing a black robe that was pinned up.
"Hey, did you attend Hogwarts as well?"
The small girl next to him asked him in a quite forceful manner as Jerry stood on the footstool and the witch also dressed him in a black robe and began measuring.
"Yes, this year I am a freshman." Jerry grins.
If Jerry had been an eleven-year-old boy, he could have felt a bit insulted if a young woman addressed him in a condescending manner. But after eleven years of travel and his prior life, Jerry is actually an elderly guy in his early forties.
He thought the young girl was quite adorable when he saw her speaking to him in a commanding manner.
"I was really astonished when I received the offer because no one in my family is a wizard, but I was also thrilled because it's the best magic school I've ever heard of."
The young girl was a bit chatty, so while she was waiting on the footstool and unable to move, she spoke with Jerry.
"You seem to know a lot, I must say!" Jerry gave her a praise.
The girl proudly raised her chin, "No doubt. I had a lot of questions for Professor McGonagall when she visited my house yesterday, and I now plan to memorize all of the texts before classes begin. I'll undoubtedly be the magician with the finest grades by then!"
"Oh, that's for sure. You are not an ordinary person, as I can tell just by looking at you. You'll undoubtedly develop into a fantastic wizard in the future!"
What a fascinating young girl. Jerry extended his hand from under the black robe, gave the child the thumbs-up, and remarked with a smile in his heart.
"Hermione, when will you be done? We have now purchased everything but the textbooks!"
A middle-aged couple entered the house carrying a cart at this precise moment and spoke to the young girl who was speaking with Jerry.
Chapter 8 "Crookshanks"
"Let's be friends, my name is Hermione Granger!"
Jerry was approached by Hermione, who extended her right hand. The young boy in front of her seemed to fit her perfectly and was unlike any of the other students she had ever encountered.
"Jerry Carmen!" Jerry was first surprised by Hermione's introduction, but he quickly got over it and extended his hand to shake hers.
"Jerry, I'm going to buy textbooks, see you when school starts!" Hermione returned to her parents, waved to Jerry, and left Madam Malkin's robe store.
"I'll see you when school starts."
The moment the Hermione family had totally vanished, Jerry's face grew puzzled. Is that thick, curling brown hair actually her?
In comparison to the movies he has seen, this looks to be a little bit different. He recalls how stunning Hermione looked in the film. But speaking of it, the young girl he just met ought to be attractive as well if she had her hair styled and her front teeth straightened.
In spite of the fact that the young girl has large eyes and otherwise normal facial features, she lacks fashion sense and her front teeth detract from her appearance.
"Dear, it's ready." The chubby Mrs. Malkin arrived at Jerry ten minutes later with a bag containing Hogwarts outfits.
"Okay thank you!" Jerry paid the fee, put the clothes into the suitcase, pulled the trolley and opened the door, and walked out of Madam Malkin's robe store.
"Professor McGonagall!"
Jerry waved immediately when he noticed Professor McGonagall approaching him while holding a bundle of magic books as soon as he stepped outside.
"Okay, the only items remaining are pets and wands. Let's first visit the Magic Menagerie as Ollivander's Wand Shop lies at the end of Diagon Alley."
Professor McGonagall placed the magic book in the luggage and then picked up Jerry and the cart to continue exploring Diagon Alley. When passing by Florin's Cold Drinks, he also bought Jerry a Barley ice cream.
"That's Gringotts Bank, a wizarding bank run by goblins. If you need to store valuables in the future, you can also come to this bank. It's very safe."
Professor McGonagall watched Jerry set his eyes on the tall white building on the right, and patiently explained to him. But around midway through, she remembered the Gringotts theft from yesterday, which made her tone less assured.
Jerry indicated his comprehension by nodding.
Actually, he wasn't gazing at the bank at the moment. Instead, he was looking how ugly the goblins in this world are as he observed the two of them keeping watch at the door.
"By the way, Mr. Carmen, I want to warn you not to enter that lane if you visit Diagon Alley alone in the future."
Suddenly taking a serious expression, Professor McGonagall pointed in the direction of a little, dim alley that was just across from Gringotts.
"Why?" Jerry's mind twitched, but he already had an idea.
"That's Knockturn Alley, and you only need to be aware that it's a dangerous alley for you," Professor McGonagall retorted while maintaining a straight expression.
"Okay, I'll keep that in mind." Jerry gave a solemn nod.
He believes Professor McGonagall to be the kind of person who has a bean curd heart and a knife mouth. She can compete with other Hogwarts teacher when it comes to helping new wizards even if he typically has a melancholy countenance.
Professor McGonagall appeared at ease when she observed Jerry's maturity and led him to continue strolling toward the Magic Menagerie.
The Joke Store and Gringotts are both close to the Magical Menagerie. Although the store is small, there are a good number of animals there. As soon as Jerry entered the store, he noticed that the entire wall was covered in closely spaced iron cages.
There's a big purple toad gorging on dead blowflies, a frighteningly big turtle with a shell on its back that glistens like a jewel, a white rabbit that can turn into a satin top hat at any time, and all kinds of stuff. Colorful cats, mice and ravens and more.
"Professor McGonagall, you are here. What do you need?" A young witch with thick black glasses saw Professor McGonagall at the door, and immediately greeted her with a respectful tone.
"Pavla, I'm bringing the freshmen over here to buy a pet for school."
A smile appeared on Professor McGonagall's face. "How's your day? Is the work going well?"
"Very good. The boss treats me well. I can give you a 20% discount on what kind of pet the little guy likes!" The young witch helped her eyes, lowered her head and smiled and asked Jerry.
"Ma'am, I want a cat!" Jerry scanned the entire store with his eyes, and soon found his target.
"Look at this gray cat with short fur. It's very calm and ideal for keeping as a pet." The moment the young witch heard the words, she went to her closet and pulled out the most stunning pair of British shorts, which she then set in front of Jerry.
"I prefer that type of cat," Jerry said, pointing to the large-faced yellow cat that was sleeping on the top cage on the top of the wall after taking a look and shaking his head.
He recalled that Hermione's cat appeared to be a long-haired yellow cat, and he was now referring to the only animal in the entire store who was suitable.
"Crookshanks?" A look of surprise appeared on the young witch's face.
Because of his appearance, Crookshanks had been in the store for several years and no one wanted him. She never thought that Jerry would fall in love with him immediately.
"Yes, I think It's very cute!" Jerry opened his eyes.
"That is wonderful. I've been concerned that it won't be taken care of properly. I'm hoping you can look after it well in the future!"
At one time, Pavla attended Hogwarts as a Hufflepuff student. After graduating, she took a job as a clerk in the Fantastic Beasts shop in Diagon Alley since she enjoyed magical animals.
She was pleased that Jerry had acquired Crookshanks, not because another business had been completed, but rather because Crookshanks had found a new owner who liked it.
"Even though it's my first time having a pet, I'll do my best to care for it." Jerry's tone had a tinge of earnestness.
—-
Jerry hugged Crookshanks, who was dozing off in his arms, before leaving Magical Menagerie and following Professor McGonagall to the last store at the end of Diagon Alley. That is Ollivander's Wand Shop, which has been producing expert wands for ages.
The method for selecting a wand was the same as in the film, the owner measured it at him with a measuring tape before starting to put the wand on.
There was nothing special about the procedure compared to everyday individuals. It was the same as that of small wizards in general. After all, the blood he traded was ordinary magical blood.
Jerry quickly discovered a more practical wand after testing two or three.
"Alder wood, dragon's heart nerve, eleven inches long, it seems that you must be a helpful little wizard!"
Ollivander said with a smile and pointing at the magic wand that Jerry was waving, "Alder is a kind of hard-to-bend wood, but I found that its perfect owner is not a stubborn person, but those wizards who are kind, thoughtful, and lovable."
"But, are you kind enough to help the others?"
Jerry had a peculiar smile on his face as he listened to Ollivander's explanation and turned to face the wand in his hand.
Chapter 9 "Basic Magic Theory"
After leaving Ollivander's wand shop, it was already noon, Professor McGonagall paid for Jerry and Crookshanks to have lunch at the Leaky Cauldron, and then they came to the streets of Diagon Alley again.
Jerry watched as Professor McGonagall took out her wand and pointed at the large suitcase and small cart, a blue magic light flashed, and the full suitcase and small cart became only the size of a palm up.
"Okay, we should go back!" Professor McGonagall picked up the large suitcase and small trolley and put them in her pocket, then stretched out her arm.
"Okay!" Jerry was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood, grabbing Professor McGonagall's extended arm.
With a wave of the wand, Professor McGonagall and Jerry disappeared from the streets of Diagon Alley.
"What a fantastic spell." Jerry felt the need to sigh as he gazed at the well-known orphanage room.
"Once you leave Hogwarts, casting these spells is easy. Of course, the assumption is that you work hard to study!" After casting the magic to shrink, Professor McGonagall removed the enormous luggage and little trolley from her pocket and spoke to Jerry.
"I will!" Jerry set down Crookshanks while giving a solemn nod.
Naturally, he will study magic thoroughly because magic is the only skill he can currently master that will allow him to defend himself in the dangerous world he lives in. No matter what, he had to put 200% of his energy into mastering magic if he wanted to survive.
"This will get you into Hogwarts. It says on the ticket to meet at King's Cross Station on September 1. By then, your dean will have driven you there. I've already told him in advance. You'll pay attention when the time comes."
Professor McGonagall was much more cautious than Hagrid, who quickly handed Harry the ticket and left. In addition to ordering Jerry to leave the orphanage, she also directed him to board the Hogwarts Express. She discussed potential issues that might come up during the meeting with him.
Jerry eventually grinned and informed Professor McGonagall that, "I already remember it, professor. Don't worry, I'll arrive at there on time with the Hogwarts Express!"
McGonagall nodded in agreement. "Then, Mr. Carmen, I'll see you when classes start, and I think Gryffindor would be a great home for you."
After leaving the last sentence, Professor McGonagall waved his magic wand, used Apparition, and disappeared in place.
"Gryffindor, huh?" Seeing Professor McGonagall disappear, Jerry couldn't help showing a look of embarrassment.
In reality, Gryffindor and Slytherin were the first houses to be eliminated when he realized this was the "Harry Potter" universe, and Ravenclaw was his first pick, followed by Hufflepuff.
After all, his first goal was to learn magic and become a better person in this world while maintaining his mental stability.
However, Gryffindor is a group of irresponsible people and always the ones that cause trouble because they are adept at everything. Slytherin is not someone you want to mess with because there are considerable class tensions.
He is unlikely to be able to study peacefully in either of the dorms.
With intelligence and intelligence being the selection criteria for pupils, Ravenclaw is unquestionably the top in terms of the learning environment. Since they all excel in school and collaborate on their studies, he must make quick progress.
Hufflepuff is also a decent option if Ravenclaw is not assigned. Hufflepuff wizards are typically nice and honest. If nothing else, they won't obstruct his academic pursuits.
But now that Professor McGonagall appears to value him and encourage him to join Gryffindor so that he might gain some notoriety in this world, Gryffindor appears to be an option.
"But it's still a month away from the selection, so let's first study a few magic spells. So that we can deal with others before facing it!"
He pondered this for a bit before deciding to set it aside for the time being. The most crucial thing right now is for him to study magic on his own.
Jerry started to pulled the magic books one at a time and set them on the bed after opening the large suitcase and taking out the bag containing the textbooks.
Standard Spells, Beginners, A History of Magic, The Theory of Magic, A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration, A Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, Magic Potions and Potions, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Dark Arts: A Guide to Self-Defense consists of eight volumes.
Since he won't be back for another month, some textbooks that are useless for the fight can be thrown out first.
After some thought, Jerry put the four books "A History of Magic", "A Thousand Magical Herbs and Mushrooms", "Magic Potions and Potions", and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" back into the book bag.
The history of the magic realm is discussed in "History of Magic," which should only be read for educational purposes. An introduction to numerous herbs can be found in "A Thousand Miraculous Herbs and Mushrooms."
It's a good idea to read "Magic Potions & Potions." Powerful potions can be used as a support weapon in combat, but he can't learn how to brew them in a month and doesn't have the ingredients to do so.
If he goes on adventures in the future, he might utilize the book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," which describes various magical creatures, but forget it right now.
Jerry didn't combine "Magic Theory" with the other three books, "Standard Spells, Beginners," "Magic Theory", "Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration" and "The Dark Arts: A Guide to Self-Defense." on the desk.
Jerry believes that as a novice wizard, he should first understand what magic is and how it functions. Jerry currently has to focus on studying the book "Magic Theory," which outlines fundamental notions.
He sat down on the chair and pulled up "Magic Theory." Jerry inhaled deeply before carefully turning to the first page.
The first fundamental principle of magic theory states, "To tamper with the deepest secrets at will – the source of life, the essence of self – must be prepared to bear the most extreme and deadly repercussions."
Jerry finished "Magic Theory" four hours later, rubbed his temples, and sighed, "Hermione Granger is deserving of becoming a top student of the generation. She is just great!"
Jerry initially believed that his life experience was not insignificant because he had lived for more than 40 years, had passed the college admission exam, and had generally good learning abilities. The most fundamental magic theory ought to be manageable for him.
But it was different than he expected to be.
Jerry spent four hours teaching himself without the assistance of a teacher, feeling as though he were studying the bible because he had no prior knowledge of it.
It's similar to someone who just discovered a secret book with the ability to transform into a fairy. It is equally challenging to understand it word for word without the master's instruction.
He sighed as he realized Hermione, a young girl of eleven, had mastered the majority of first-year wizardry on her own before the start of class. Perhaps Hermione is a prodigy and genius in the magic world, while he is just a regular human.
"I only hope the red star can be more helpful because if not, it will be problematic!"
Chapter 10 "Refreshing Ability"
According to the panel's introduction, Red Star can help him not only live in the fictional world of "Harry Potter," but also enable the "Refreshing" ability, which improves his brain's capacity for learning, comprehension, and memory.
Of course, the panel doesn't go into detail on the precise degree to which it can be strengthened. For him to be certain, he must personally experience it.
At this point, he believes that learning the most basic magic could take him a month if he depends solely on his own capacity for learning.
Therefore, it is crucial to use the "Refreshing" ability activated by Red Star if you wish to have a strong ability before returning.
*Growl*
Jerry rubbed his grumbling tummy and then turned to face the already gloomy sky. He reasoned that he could use Red Star's "Refreshing" feature after finishing his dinner.
"Let's go to dinner, Crookshanks!"
When Jerry got up from the chair to welcome his pet Crookshanks to dinner, he discovered that Crookshanks—who had been soundly dozing on the bed—had long gone vanished.
"Uh, don't tell me he's running away?"
He looked everywhere in the home, including under the bed, in boxes, and cabinets, but he couldn't find Crookshanks. Jerry could not help but pathetically scratch his head. In relation to that, he read the book too serious. He wasn't really aware of what was going on around him.
"Huh."
Jerry started to shiver uncontrollably when a rush of frigid wind suddenly blew into his neck from behind.
Crookshanks, who was standing outside the window at some time, very deftly used his claws to pull the window out of a gap, entered through the gap, and even snugly closed the window sill with his claws. He noticed this as he slowly turned around.
Crookshanks opened the window just now, allowing the cool breeze to enter.
"Meow!" Crookshanks eagerly approached Jerry, placed the object in his jaws on the ground, and used his paws to push it in front of Jerry.
"Crookshanks, I… thank you!" Jerry looked at the dead mouse pushed to his feet, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
No wonder the previous owner said that Crookshanks was so easy to feed that she didn't even spend much time preparing food for it.
—-
Jerry returned to his desk after dinner and opened "Magic Theory" once more.
"Red Star, use!"
Jerry gasped immediately after selecting the "Refreshing" option on the panel. Only a brief burst of cool air, which suddenly flooded into his brain, was sensed by him.
After being infused with this chilly air, the brain, which had been progressively slower owing to a busy day, suddenly resumed functioning at its peak. He experiences the same sensations as when he falls asleep for eight to nine hours at night and wakes up the next morning to have a cool beverage.
The mind is very clear, and the brain is abnormally active.
Jerry lowered his head and resumed studying "Magic Theory," Jerry only felt that the obscure knowledge of magic theory in the afternoon suddenly became easier.
Red Star's "Refreshing" feature appears to transform the original high-number calculus into a one-dimensional equation, rapidly lowering the level of difficulty by many notches.
Or, to be more accurate, his brain's capacity for comprehension, learning, and memory has increased significantly, making the challenging subject of calculus appear to him as straightforward as a one-dimensional equation.
Jerry read "Magic Theory" much more quickly since "Refreshing" was activated.
He initially struggled to read more than four hours in the afternoon and could only comprehend about four or five pages. But today, with the help of "Refreshing" he has read and understood nearly all of the "Magic Theory" book in just one hour.
"Stop!"
Jerry temporarily disabled the "Refreshing" feature on the panel four hours later after finishing the full "Magic Theory" and remembering what he had learned.
His brain returned to normal without the benefit of "Refreshing" and at the same time, a great sense of exhaustion also overcame him.
"It appears that using the refreshing feature exhausts the brain in addition to using up the red star. It appears that in the future I'll purchase a few boxes of six walnuts!"
Jerry didn't know how taxing the "Refreshing" ability was on his body until this point, despite how effective it was.
He hastily put the book away before getting up and lying down on the bed. He slipped into the deepest sleep in less than two seconds.
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The next morning.
Jerry slowly opened his eyes as the first ray of sunlight entered his face via the window. A deep night's sleep restored the brain to its pre-sleep condition.
"Next time, I shouldn't be using it all at once."
It was used for the first time yesterday, and he couldn't resist leaving it on for four hours because the "Refreshing" ability was so amazing.
He read and understood the entire "Magic Theory" in one sitting, but it was too much for his brain to process, and after struggling for a while, he eventually dozed off. Therefore, it is unwise to leave the "Refreshing" ability on for an extended period of time.
His body will naturally go into a deep sleep as a result of the usage of his brain because deep sleep is healthier for brain restoration. However, if there is thunder outside, he won't respond because he will be in a deep sleep, which also indicates that he won't be paying any attention to the situation at all.
He was essentially a lamb waiting to be killed in the event of danger.
Jerry opened the panel and counted the Red Stars he had eaten since "Refreshing" had started.
"240? Or, to put it another way, it eats a Red Star per minute."
Last night, the "Refreshing" ability was activated for four hours, consuming 240 red stars—or one red star every minute—in the process. Overall, it was satisfactory but fell short of his expectations.
There were formerly 1,005 Red Stars on his panel, but 240 of them were used up yesterday, leaving 765. The "Refreshing" ability can be activated in conversion for around 13 hours.
The final three volumes are "Standard Spells, Beginner," "Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration," and "The Dark Arts: Self-Defense Guide," which, based on experience, should take roughly four hours to master each.
It will take him almost twelve hours to read it all. That is to say, with the indirect acceleration provided by "Refreshing" over the next two or three days, he should barely be able to complete his original one-month study plan ahead of time with the number of Red Stars he currently has.