Chapter 21 "Clear Noodle Soup"
In his past existence, Jerry was an early expert at numerous farm and housework tasks as a child from the countryside. After graduating from college and relocating to the city to work, most of the time he prepares meals for himself.
It's not because they believe the food is contaminated and filthy outside. Children from rural areas don't give a damn about that. It's just that eating at home can be less expensive than eating out by almost half.
You will need at least 5$ a day for three meals, which is still the average. If you live in the city and spend money on food it will increase more than that. According to estimates, you could be spending about 8$.
And when he goes to the market to buy veggies, especially when he cooks alone, he will negotiate once more. Usually, he can get by for more than $5 for two days, and the food is still excellent.
"The children of the poor ought to take over the family right away."
The original intent of this sentence was to commend the children of the poor for being more reasonable and resilient than the children of the privileged. In actuality, though, that is hardly something to be commended.
Most of the time, the child's excessive obedient and sensible behavior is simply a result of his brutal upbringing.
The impoverished have had a very difficult time of it. When you go to school, you have the pressure of learning. When you go to work, you have the strain of working. When you get married, you have the pressure of living, and when you get older, you have the pressure of your body.
The one and only pressure-free childhood, but one must learn to "be in charge early." This portrayal of Jerry's earlier life is remarkably accurate. He is not a chef, although he is quite skilled at making several foods from scratch.
He is obviously hesitant to accept Haas' upbringing and provide for him in exchange for nothing because he has an adult soul. He will take the initiative to do certain things that he is capable of doing, such as cleaning, cooking, and taking care of Aisha.
Of course, one of the factors is that Haas is your standard big boss. Haas and Aisha will muck up the entire house in two days if Jerry doesn't clean it up, and Jerry's head will ache just from looking at it.
Haas is a terrible cook; even stray cats won't eat the food she makes. It's possible that the food they ate during the times when Jerry couldn't prepare meals was extraordinary.
"Let's prepare a bowl of noodles in clear soup in the morning. Aisha likes to eat noodles."
Jerry cooks some Western-style breakfasts to save time while he is at school because he is not used to eating certain Western-style cuisine. He typically prepares breakfasts in the Chinese style most weekends or during summer vacations like this one.
It's actually not too horrible, so maybe Haas and Aisha will get used to it.
There are so many Chinese-inspired foods, and even though they dislike some of them, there are always those that they enjoy eating, such as clear soup noodles, Kung Pao chicken, boiled fish, a hot pot, and shredded pork with fish taste.
Haas once wondered why Jerry cooks so many Chinese dishes. Jerry calmly placed in front of Haas the encyclopedia of Chinese dishes he had already bought from Chinatown.
"Jerry, you get up so early once more. It's summer vacation, so you can actually snooze a bit longer. Dad can also get takeout for breakfast."
Haas, who was tired, also started to get up to straighten himself up while he was pulling the essential items out of the refrigerator.
Haas does not take winter or summer vacations because he is the police chief. He still has to report to work as usual to do the follow-up tasks after the bank heist from yesterday.
"It's okay, I'm used to it, you can go wake Aisha up when you're finished, eat noodles this morning, it won't taste nice if it's late." Jerry said as he turned on the gas stove.
"Noodles? That's wonderful. I love noodles."
Haas cleaned himself up before going to Aisha's room. Aisha is a small child, so getting her up to eat is not an easy task, and Haas will probably have to exert a lot of effort.
"Get dressed and get up to eat, Aisha.:
"Don't even consider removing my Ice Queen from the castle, Haas, god of death. Take this, Ice Spear of Freezing the Void."
"Ouch!"
Jerry also shook his head while grinning as he heard the sound of the father and daughter fighting emanating from the room.
Crack three eggs into a pan that has been heated with cold oil. Once the eggs are created, flip them over and fry them until they are burned on both sides. He created the soup base by adding hot, previously boiled water.
Remove the eggs and divide them into three halves for later use. When the water in the saucepan begins to boil once again, add the noodles and a few small green veggies that you've previously chosen.
When preparing the noodles, remove three bowls and add the appropriate amounts of fat, light soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and shallots.
The noodles are given a second boil in water, the soup is divided among three bowls, the noodles, eggs, and green vegetables are added one at a time, and the dish is finished with aromatic and revitalizing noodles in clear soup.
Haas finally managed to hoist Aisha out of the room at this point. Yes, it literally involves raising her up by the collar of her clothing and assisting her in washing her face and brushing her teeth.
"My favorite food is noodles!" Aisha quickly shouted out in joy upon seeing that her favorite noodles for breakfast were there.
"Eat fast, don't let it sit around becoming cold." Jerry stroked Aisha's hair.
"Jerry, if you ever decide to operate a Chinese restaurant, it will undoubtedly be a success. Compared to the noodle I had in Chinatown, this one is far superior." Haas admired while using a fork to eat the noodles in the bowl.
"I don't intend to spend all of my time in the kitchen, so forget it, it's acceptable to do it occasionally." Cooking is just a survival skill for Jerry, not a hobby.
"Have you given any thought to your future plans? scientists, police officers, attorneys, or business owners?" As he spoke, Haas ate a large gulp of soup.
Haas believes that as long as Jerry is willing, these jobs shouldn't be an issue because he has never met a child as exceptional as Jerry in all of his years of existence.
Jerry was stunned when he heard that.
The ability to learn with the bonus of red stars, experience from prior lives, and magical prowess are all shared by becoming a scientist, police officer, lawyer, and business owner. These careers, which were highly desired in prior incarnations, appear to be simple to obtain in this one. But do these actually satisfy his needs?
In his past life, he craved for these jobs not because he liked them but because he believed that the pay and benefits were excellent and that an average wage person who had no connection to him and was poor at communicating could not afford them.
What kind of person and profession does he wish to have in the future since he doesn't appear to have to worry about money in this life?
"I haven't decided yet, let's discuss it when I'm older!" Jerry lowered his chopsticks and answered with a smile.
Indeed, he really hasn't made up his mind yet. He doesn't particularly want to do anything, at least for now. He merely desires to strengthen himself and protect Haas and Aisha from being harmed in the future.
Chapter 22 "The Iron Suit"
With an unusual expression on his face, Haas changed into his police uniform after breakfast and motioned for Jerry to the side.
"What is it, Dad? Could it be that Aisha damaged your lightsaber collection again?" Jerry looked at Haas with a surprised expression on his face as opposed to the normal serious expression on his face.
"Ah, it's not that."
Haas coughed before regaining his composure and saying, "Since you were a young child, Jerry, you have shown yourself to be incredibly thoughtful, kind, and brave. Thank you, and I'm so proud of you. You are still a kid though, you know that? Dad hopes you'll be able to prioritize defending yourself if you run into the same circumstance as yesterday. Dad only has one son, when something bad happens to you…"
When Haas learnt that Jerry and Aisha's school bus had been taken over by criminals yesterday at the police station, he nearly suffered a heart attack. He also experienced conflicting emotions when he later discovered the school bus and learned from Mrs. Belle that Jerry had stood up and taken hostages in place of others.
From the perspective of the police, Haas undoubtedly supported and encouraged Jerry's actions. But how on earth could Haas, as a father, want his kid to engage in such a risky behavior?
Although Jerry is not his biological child, he already thought of Jerry as his own son.
In the end, Jerry had to consider the his perspective, which was to sternly warn him that the next time he finds himself in a similar scenario as a child, he must defend himself right away.
"Yes, Dad. Actually, I'm rather frightened as well. The next time, I won't do it." Since Jerry is not truly a child, he instinctively appreciated Haas' meticulous efforts and nodded in accord without objecting.
However, Jerry is just a regular child. Of course, he won't intervene the next time this occurs. The mysterious magical youngster will be the one to take action.
"That's great. I'm heading to work while you and Aisha play at home. If you need anything, give me a call." Haas was also a little relieved to see that Jerry's expression showed no resistance or skepticism.
Jerry has, after all, been acting in a pretty admirable manner. Jerry will receive praise from everyone in this regard, but as a father, he disagrees. He worries that Jerry won't understand what he said today and that it would end the other way.
But it was clear that the outcome was excellent. Jerry was still incredibly mature and sensible as before, so he was able to comprehend his arduous efforts with ease.
"Aisha, don't you want to kiss your father before he leaves for work?"
After speaking with Jerry, Haas realized that it wouldn't be long before work time and called out to Aisha, who was in the living room watching cartoons. Aisha did not let Haas down, she leaped off the couch and rushed over to kiss his face.
"Dad, before you go to work, let's play a game!"
"What kind of game?" Haas was momentarily surprised.
"Let's see who is lighter. I'll let you go to work if you triumph!" With innocent eyes, Aisha asked Haas.
"Okay, that's easy!" Haas tightened his hand and lightly tapped young Aisha's stomach.
"It's my turn now!"
Aisha grinned before clenching her tiny fist and yelling angrily, "Ice Queen's punishment!"
She then gave Haas a hard slap on the stomach, knocking him down to the ground while he was crouching.
"Dad, you've won! Now get to work!"
After that, Aisha kept watching cartoons without turning around, leaving just Haas with a puzzled expression. Suddenly, the doorbell rang at this moment.
A delivery man bearing a lengthy, bulky cardboard box knocked on Haas' door and inquired, "Excuse me, is Mr. Jerry Carmen at home?"
"He's here, what seems to be the case?" Haas had a perplexed expression on his face.
"Please come out and sign for it here." The delivery person set the cardboard box down.
"A delivery? I didn't make any online purchases."
Jerry, who also heard the sound, appeared to be struggling. He is a little boy of eleven. He typically does either workout or seeks for chances to get a star. He barely uses the internet. What can he possibly purchase online?
The delivery man examined the slip and said, "It's a delivery from a lady by the name of Pepper Potts!"
Jerry thought back on the few recollections of Marvel movies he had while signing for the delivery.
"Is that the girlfriend of Iron Man?"
"Oh my God, it was Iron Man's suit all along. It's awesome. Jerry, you received an Iron Man model set from someone. Now, this item is not available anywhere in the world!"
Haas had already taken out the Iron Man model in the same proportion as Jerry while Jerry was still attempting to recall, and he appeared to be very excited.
"When Iron Man saved me yesterday, he made a promise to deliver it to me. I assumed he was making a joke, but I wasn't prepared for him to actually give me a set. However, isn't the lightsaber from "Star Wars" your favorite?"
"Even though Star Wars is simply a movie, the iron suit is real. I adore Tony Stark's energy cannon-shooting armor so much!"
Jerry heard him out and was speechless. Never imagined that his father Haas continued to be an Iron Man enthusiast.
Jerry once heard that certain passions may be passed down via families, but he didn't think that was true. He didn't understand that interest can actually be inherited until he met Haas and Aisha. Aisha just like all forms of magic, whereas Haas prefers all forms of mecha and lightsabers.
"If you like it, Dad, I'll give it to you."
Actually, Jerry isn't all that interested in this kind of armor and machinery. In order to enhance his design at the moment and ensure that Iron Man had complete confidence in himself, he urged him to ask Iron Man for a model.
Additionally, the model Iron Man gave him is unquestionably simply a model. Nothing could possibly be there that could be utilized as a weapon.
"Jerry, you are my love." Haas was so ecstatic to hear Jerry's words that he practically jumped up. To offer Jerry a father's kiss, he knelt down.
"Dad, you still have 20 minutes to get to the police station or you'll be late. It's 8:40." The kiss between Haas and Jerry was precisely halted by Jerry's extended hand.
God, the time goes by so quickly! Jerry, please help me put this armor model, please don't let Aisha damage it." Haas swiftly handed Jerry the iron suit model after checking the time and hurriedly leaving.
"Boys will always be boys." Jerry's head couldn't help but shake.
For a thirty-six year old, cunning and capable sheriff in the police station to truly enjoy this sort of activity is not a huge deal. After all, he would not be as composed as he is right now if someone handed him a nunchaku similar to the one Bruce Lee used.
Chapter 23 "Going Back To The Wizarding World"
Jerry was going to send an extremely large and weighty iron suit model to Haas's room when the door was shut. When he looked up, he noticed Aisha standing on the couch and gazing intently at the iron suit model in his hand.
"Don't you dare, or dad will be angry!" Jerry warned her.
"I don't care about that scrap metal, it's not as strong as my crystal magic wand," Aisha snorted sweetly. She raised the wooden stick with the large glass bead inlay in her hand as she talked.
Aisha lost her mother when she was a little, and Haas was frequently involved in police investigations and out from home. She was raised by Jerry, who was nearly always by her side. So even if Aisha didn't want to obey Jerry's orders, she would as long as he gave a warning.
"By the way, Jerry. Susan and Anne promised to visit our house today to play when we were at school yesterday."
"Susan and Anne? Well, the two young girls who enjoy eating." Jerry heard this and covered his forehead.
Aisha's classmates Anne and Susan can be thought of as having grown up together. The fathers of the two daughters live in the same neighborhood and are coworkers of Haas's at the same police department. The three families get along well with one another.
Jerry was two years old and Elsa had just turned one when Aisha's mother passed away. They didn't suffer too much because Anne and Susan's mothers took turns caring for them. Jerry won't often bother the two families once he's a little older and capable of caring for himself and Aisha.
"Just watch the TV here while I get some rest."
He lost a lot of sleep last night while working to obtain red stars, and this morning he was up early once more. He now wants to get some rest before the other two small boys arrive.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to sleep in peace if the three tiny girls got together.
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"I, Ice Queen Aisha, summon the dormant Ice and Snow Demon God from a remote region of extreme cold, and he arrives here. freezing storm that is all black! Whiten everything to resemble snow! — Wave of Freezing Ice!"
"The hellish depths' blazing fire! I'm calling you to come in the name of Anne, the Fire Queen. Fire of the World, burn my adversaries and purge the world of all evils!"
"O' all-powerful wind elf! Carry the will of I, Win Queen Susan and pierce the abyss of the distant sky using the atmosphere as a bow and brilliance as an arrow! Arrow of the Hurricane!"
Jerry was slightly roused by girl voices from outside the room more than two hours later. He was aware that Anne and Susan were the visitors.
The three girls were standing on the sofa with their own magic wands, unleashing their earth-shattering magic to each other as soon as the door was opened.
"Hello, Brother Jerry!" Jerry appeared in the living room, and Anne and Susan excitedly waved their wands at him.
"You must avoid distraction if you don't want to lose to Aisha's magic strength." Jerry gave a grave response.
After giving a serious nod in response to the remarks, Anne and Susan promptly raised their wands once more and cast their magic upon Aisha. When Jerry realized this, he grinned like a father and walked to the kitchen to get the fixings for lunch.
The three small girls actually ate very little, save from the fact that he ate more because he exercised more frequently each day. It was plenty to order a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and some sweet and sour pork.
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The three young girls had a snooze after lunch before starting to watch cartoons together. After some time, Jerry visited the park in the neighborhood below. If he's free over the holidays, he'll practice in the area for fundamental boxing, leg, footwork, elbow, knee, wrestling, and holding.
The workout isn't always that complicated. You can truly handle most circumstances if you master these fundamentals and control your strength, speed, and reaction time.
After spending some time watching TV with Aisha and Haas in the evening, Jerry returned to his room and began performing a series of strength exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and dumbbell lifts.
He was once more awakened by the alarm that he had previously set at twelve in the middle of the night. He silently exited the building while wearing the wizard robe he had just acquired and began the process of accumulating more little red stars.
An entire month vanished in an instant like that. After Haas went for work early that morning, Jerry did not get any sleep. Instead, he sat in the living room with Aisha and watched cartoons.
Just that, while having his eyes glued to the TV, he was paying more attention to the odd panel in front of him.
His red stars had grown to over 6,000 after working diligently for more than a month. At this point, the weird panel's symbol for the small world starts to light up once more. As a result, he can finally return to the "Harry Potter" universe to pick up magic once more.
Jerry had a number of unique experiences after a month of going out at night to earn red stars, and it was these unique experiences that prompted him to want to visit the small world as soon as possible to learn more magic.
The first thing is going out. Avoiding cameras and security personnel is like being a robber every time he leaves his house unnoticed late at night. Even Haas, who was awake at the time, happened to cross his path once.
Second, it's incredibly inconvenient because he doesn't have my own means of transportation.
There are still some fans seeking him for pictures and autographs, especially now that he has some notoriety in the region close to the town.
The most notable of them all was a female reporter by the name of Lucy. She appeared to have an understanding of Jerry's overall spectrum of activities since every day, she would stroll around with a camera.
It was quite inconvenient for him to recently set out to acquire a red star.
The fact that the cops did not appear to notice his behavior of performing vigilant act was what left him most stunned. After concluding his duties, he occasionally ran too slowly and was pursued by the police.
He even once bumped into Haas while he was doing the night shift. He used his "Refreshing" ability then in order to avoid being seen by Haas and escape immediately. The power of various spells increases as a result of his magic developing more and more. Now he can effortlessly use magic to subdue a criminal practically every time.
Overall, he had to visit Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn a lot more valuable spells and he had to figure out a means to bring a broomstick the next time he returned in order to gain red stars more quickly.
He has more than 6,000 red stars to complete his two-month Hogwarts course of study.
However, it is predicted that you will survive for less than two months if you frequently activate the "Refreshing" ability. He will then need to figure out a means to augment it by obtaining some red stars in that world.
"Enter the Harry Potter world!" Jerry, who was seated on the sofa, decided to proceed right away. He focused his attention before pressing the panel's enter button.
The entire world has once more descended into a state of silence.
Chapter 24 "Platform 9 3/4"
The blackness dwindled, and the body's consciousness came back.
Jerry opened his eyes once more to see that he was at the Edward Orphanage in London and not at his Queens, New York, home.
He took a deep breath, picked up Crookshanks, and pushed the tiny cart toward the orphanage's gate after pulling up the large bag he had packed before leaving and placing it on it.
The current director of the Edward Orphanage has been waiting there in his car because of Professor McGonagall's orders from a month before he left. Not all common people can stoically accept the enigmatic existence of wizards.
The realization that wizards actually did exist in this world certainly increased the dread and amazement felt by many common people during this time, especially the elder ones. The Edward Orphanage's dean is like this.
The dean was nearly silent and cautious while Jerry was being sent to King's Cross Station in London, and Jerry decided it wasn't necessary to go talk to the dean.
King's Cross Station in London is still far from the town. After more than two hours of driving, the automobile finally arrived at King's Cross Station's gate just before ten in the morning.
Jerry and his suitcase were placed down, and the dean formally bid him farewell before scurrying off in his own vehicle. It is predicted that the dean won't pick King's Cross Station once more if he rides the train in the future.
There is a platform here that has been made up especially for wizards, and he finds it to be too frightening.
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Given that the scheduled departure time is eleven o'clock and the current time is just a little after ten, there is still plenty of time. Jerry is accustomed to planning everything out. If there is an accident, it is preferable to board the train a bit early rather than cause a delay.
He entered the station easily, holding the ticket Professor McGonagall had given him, and then used the directional signs to identify the wall separating the ninth platform from the tenth platform.
"The legendary Platform Nine and Three Quarters is here."
Jerry realized he must have chosen the proper spot when he noticed that every passenger in the area would unconsciously avoid it as they passed the overturned wall while standing in front of it.
Instead of rushing in like in the movie, he cautiously moved closer to the wall while pushing the trolley.
Why was it necessary to run it through it? Wouldn't you have to run into a sack with your head if you made a mistake? It's not like you won't be able to get in if you walk slowly. You too can have this unique sensation of going through the wall.
The little cart brushed against the tipped wall as though touching the air and sank in easily.
"Is this really an illusion or some sort of space magic?" Jerry experienced a certain amount of hesitation in his heart as he guided Crookshanks in pushing the trolley through the wall.
It was space wizardry, he claimed. He didn't feel as confined in space as he did when teleporting alongside Professor McGonagall. Although he claimed that it was only an illusion, it didn't feel that comparable.
Shaking his head, he remarks that he has just recently come into contact with magic and that a question of this magnitude is plainly beyond his comprehension.
A five-meter-long wrought iron archway emerged in front of my eyes after breaking through the wall. The top of the archway has the words "Platform Nine and Three-quarters" etched on it.
As he continued to push the trolley ahead, he could see the magical wizard platform slowly unfolding in front of him.
The first item that stood out was a large sign that read "Hogwarts Express" hanging from the side of a beautiful scarlet steam train.
The open area next to the steam train was crammed with wizards dressed in robes and other mystical animals. He could hear a variety of farewells and exhortations as he moved through the dense gathering.
Jerry quickly discovered a carriage that was just a little empty. Since he arrived earlier, most of the carriages still had a good number of open seats.
He nonchalantly opened the door of an empty carriage that was there, cleaned it up, activated the "Refreshing" ability, picked up the "Magic Potion and Potion" book and read it.
Jerry committed a month to learning magic theory and spells in order to deal with the four thieves' crisis. He also needs to preview additional textbooks before the start of the school year now that the emergency is over.
Aside from all the weird spells in the "Harry Potter" magical universe, he thought potions were the most practical. a mixture that can fully transform a person into a different person.
The strongest potion that makes the user have to constantly speak the truth about anything is called a "Veritaserum," which makes the user feel compelled to do so.
When used in the Marvel universe, these will unquestionably be incredibly useful. Jerry is still highly anxious about Potions as a result.
Additionally, the cost of effective potions is also exorbitant. In the wizarding realm, it may be argued that in general you won't be short of money if you learn how to make potions well and eventually become a master brewer.
One can appreciate the significance of understanding Potions well by taking a look at Lupine and Snape. Lupin and Snape are on the same strength level, with Lupine's strength not much inferior to Snape's.
In terms of background, Snape's father was a Muggle, or a Muggle who was an alcoholic, abrasive, and prone to domestic violence, but Lupin's father was an official working for the Ministry of Magic.
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The number of wizards aboard the carriage rapidly grew as time went on.
After reading "Magic Potion and Potion" for 30 minutes, Jerry turned off the "Refreshing" feature, put Since activating the "Refreshing" ability places a significant cognitive load on him, he typically activates it for 30 minutes before waiting one to two hours to prevent falling asleep instantly again. Restore before switching it back on.
While not the most effective approach, this one is the safest.
The most effective technique is to turn it on for a half-hour, go into deep sleep for a half-hour, turn it on for another half-hour, go into deep sleep for a half-hour, and so on.
But as soon as he entered a deep sleep, he became completely defenseless. Second, he really doesn't have enough of a red star to utilize it every time.
It can be on for twelve hours a day if it is turned on for one red star each minute; if it is on for twelve hours a day, it will consume 720 red stars. He must consume 100 per day in the "Harry Potter" world out of a total of over 6,000. He must leave if he doesn't have any more stars.
The point is that even with "Refreshing" on, the efficiency is quite poor if you only use for self-study. He intends to use red star as much as possible to preserve his days and use it sparingly to aid his memory and comprehension only when absolutely necessary for learning.
There will be a one-month cooling-off period after every exit from this world if you decide to come back.
He can learn as much magic knowledge as possible in the small world and store it in his brain. When he returns to the cool-down period, he can find a way to earn a little red star, and then turn on "Refreshing" to summarize his comprehension.
Chapter 25 "A Little Genius"
"Jerry?" Jerry had been sleeping for perhaps ten minutes when suddenly, from nearby, a happily surprised voice could be heard.
He opened his eyes gradually, turned his head, and took a glance outside the box. A little child with fluffy hair, dressed simply in trousers and a knit sweater, was standing in the aisle dragging large leather luggage while looking slightly astonished. It was Hermione Granger whom he met in Diagon Alley.
"Ms. Granger, we meet again!"
Jerry grinned and gave Hermione a warm welcome before standing and approaching to collect the box. "There are still vacant seats here. Please sit!"
"Thanks!" Hermione hurriedly thanked Jerry as she watched him assist her in placing the hefty suitcase on the shelf above the box.
She left her parents as a young wizard raised in a Muggle family and entered the enigmatic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to pursue her studies on her alone. Hermione gave off the impression that she was a strong girl, and she frequently even adopted a slightly haughty demeanor to hide it.
After all, she is just eleven years old. She will turn twelve in 18 days, but for now, she is still just a young girl living on her own.
Her anxious heart instantly calmed down when she encountered the lone wizard her age on the train to Hogwarts at this hour.
Hermione had few friends while attending Hogwarts and hardly any friends while attending a Muggle elementary school due to her haughty nature and stellar academic achievements.
She presently only feels that she can be friends with Jerry and that she doesn't despise herself.
"Is that your pet? wow, it's so gorgeous!" Hermione sat down, and her eyes lit up when she noticed the snoring Crookshanks in the seat. As if she had seen the cat of her dreams.
"Pretty, yes?" Jerry twitched as he cast a quick glimpse at Crookshanks' persimmon face, which appeared to have collided with a wall.
He must admit that Crookshanks is an excellent cat with excellent self-care skills. Jerry scarcely has anything to worry about. The majority of the time, he can even resolve the issue of eating alone, and occasionally, he will give Jerry a small amount.
But Jerry disagrees if you think it is pretty. One can only conclude that people that like the Bull Terrier, the Chihuahua, and the Cornish Rex cat, do not all have the same aesthetic tastes.
Despite the fact that most people think these animals are unattractive, many people nevertheless find them to be incredibly attractive. There is nothing he can do if Hermione truly likes Crookshanks looks.
Jerry handed the dozing Crookshanks to Hermione. Quickly and carefully, Hermione grabbed it in her arms and hugged it.
Crookshanks shook his whiskers in displeasure, but when he sensed Hermione's heart was filled with affection for him, he went back to sleep contentedly.
"Just refer to me as Hermione. I didn't have any extra cash to spend on pets since when I purchased books at the bookstore, I also purchased a large number of magic books and the required textbooks." Hermione replied with some regret while stroking Crookshanks.
"Ah, typical."
Hermione possesses not only the talent that typical wizards cannot match, but also the diligence and perseverance that the majority of wizards her age lack.
"So Hermione, you must have studied magic extensively beforehand?" Jerry's tone contained a hint of adoration.
Hermione cocked her chin with pride and said, "Of course, I not only memorized all the first-grade textbooks, but also tried a few spells at home, and all of them worked, and I also finished reading "Modern History of Magic," "The Rise and Fall of Dark Magic," and "Important Magical Events of the Twentieth Century."
"Wow, what a little genius you are!" Hearing this, Jerry couldn't help but express his respect.
He didn't mean it as sarcasm. Rather, it was a heartfelt praise. Without mentioning additional things, learning all the textbooks in a month is quite equivalent to this memory.
Jerry also learned the texts for the four courses, but the "Refreshing" ability was the main reason for this.
You must be aware that it was not an easy task to review and recite the classical and ancient poems that you had learned in the previous semester when you were in school. This was true even during the two months of summer vacation, in addition to previewing and memorizing textbooks for the upcoming semester.
Hermione was ecstatic in her heart to get two compliments from Jerry, but her little face also became somewhat flushed.
Hermione's appearance caused Jerry to stop closing his eyes and instead engage in a pleasant conversation. Of course, the majority of the conversation revolves around the many forms of magic knowledge found in textbooks.
Jerry memorized all the books, including "Magic Theory" and "Standard Spells, Elementary," and learned all the first-grade spells in them, despite using the "Refreshing" ability. It probably uses it more skillfully than Hermione.
As if a modern person has discovered an ancient book that was entirely written in an ancient language. He memorized every word in it, but he can fairly guess from his comprehension what kind of story it is telling.
However, it actually indicates that you comprehend the main idea of it. You won't be able to comprehend many aspects at all if you don't have an expert to lead and explain you through them.
Additionally, even after reading a book with identical content, different readers may not comprehend it exactly the same way.
In "Journey to the West," for instance, some people read the adventure tale about Xuanzang and his four disciples traveling to the west to study Buddhist texts while others read about a spirit that dared to defy the restraints of the feudal system.
The sage's calculations using the heavens and the earth as the chessboard and everything as a chess piece, as well as the sophistication of a world where "every sentence is a matter of gods and immortals in heaven, but utilitarianism and secular heart can be seen everywhere," were what some people saw.
Some only observed monkeys and a variety of stunning female fairies and queens. As a result, in order to embrace all rivers and advance together, it is essential that people interact and learn from one another.
With Hermione's talent, she learned most of the spells on her own and devoured numerous magic books in the month leading up to the start of school. She must have special views on the magic of her own. There would be no gains if he didn't talk to her.
Jerry took the initiative to invite Hermione to sit in his room right now for this reason.
Chapter 26 "Jerry, Hermione and Neville"
Hermione quickly realized during the conversation that she and Jerry shared a similar kind of personality. He didn't memorize as many books as he did, but he was well-knowledgeable about numerous spells and magic theories.
She became intrigued right away and, at the same time, her heart began to identify Jerry even more.
In addition to becoming more animated and fascinated as they talked more, Jerry and Hermione also became more animated. Before Jerry knew it, the Hogwarts Express had already departed the station without his knowledge.
"You… Hello, is anyone around here? The other spots are occupied."
The conversation between Jerry and Hermione was suddenly cut short by a stammering voice.
A round-faced, chubby little wizard was dragging the bag in the private room while carrying a golden-backed toad in his left hand. He occasionally cast a quick peek at the vacant seat next to Jerry and Hermione.
"No one, please take a seat across from us." Jerry smiled as he answered.
As soon as the toad was in his arms, the child happily shoved the suitcase to the corner of the box and sat down.
"Neville Longbottom is my name, and I'm a freshman this year. Call me Neville if you want!" The boy sat down and hesitantly introduced himself.
"Jerry Carmen!"
"Hermione Granger!"
Jerry and Hermione exchanged glances. They smiled and introduced themselves at the same moment since they noticed that the boy across from them was a little uneasy. The child eventually calmed and joined Jerry and Hermione's conversation after perhaps sensing the friendliness in their tone.
However, as Neville hadn't yet given a preview of the textbook, the three of them diverted their conversation from magic to their individual births and upbringings at this point. Neville seemed a little nervous and less reserved when talking about his family.
"My grandmother raised me, yet for a very long time, my family has always thought of me as a Muggle. My Uncle Algie often tries to take advantage of people's gullibility and will use whatever strategy to make me demonstrate my magic…"
Neville then described his horrible experiences, including being tossed from an upper floor and nearly dying, as well as being thrown into the Black Lake by his uncle Algie.
Hearing Jerry and Hermione, it's clear that pure-blood magical family elders are something else.
Actually, Jerry is aware that Neville's parents appear to be both Aurors. They were taken prisoner by Death Eaters during the First Wizarding War, and they used the Cruciatus Curse to torment them until they went insane.
Neville, who was only a year old, was put under a "Forgetting Curse" by his grandmother to help him forget the horrifying vision of his parents being tortured. Neville may have been too young when the Forgetting Curse was cast, which led to undesirable repercussions. He has a damaged mind and has become incredibly forgetful.
By the way, can a one-year-old really remember things?
Neville's parents are both Aurors (policemen in the wizarding world), who have attacked Voldemort at least three times, and Neville was also born in July, according to rumors Jerry has heard. Neville was also born in July.
It was able to employ magic to tighten the blanket around itself, even as a newborn.
Neville's magic talent might not be worse than Voldemort's if it weren't for the harm the "Forgetting Curse" can inflict on the mind and the difficulty in smoothly regulating the magic force in the body.
However, Jerry doesn't genuinely consider these to be major issues. Whoever is the son of prophecy doesn't matter to him. The issue he must take into consideration is how to seek advantages and build up his personal strength through the way the overall narrative progresses.
Hermione started chatting about numerous anecdotes about her childhood before obtaining the admission letter and the changes after receiving the acceptance letter when Neville finished speaking.
Hermione is a normal Muggle who doesn't understand magic, unlike Neville who was born into a family of pure-blood wizards. Her parents are both dentists, and she lives in the suburbs of London.
Hermione may have felt the need to prove herself constantly because she was not from a wizarding family. Her upbringing was actually very joyful because becoming a dentist pays well and her family also comes from a happy, peaceful household.
They both looked at Jerry simultaneously after finishing their sentences.
After a brief moment of shock, Jerry reacted and remarked, "I'm an orphan. Since I was a little child, I've been abandoned at an orphanage. I had no idea if my parents were Muggles or wizards. Prior to receiving the Hogwarts acceptance letter, I was unaware that magic existed."
"Orphan?" Looking at Jerry, Neville and Hermione gradually expressed pity.
Despite the fact that Neville's parents are both in the hospital, he is still loved by his grandmother, uncle, and aunt, and he hasn't experienced a lot of hardship since he was a youngster.
Hermione was an only child who was born into a Muggle family. Since she was a little child, she had always been the family's prize possession, and her upbringing was not unhappy.
Jerry, on the other hand, is in fact a little bit miserable in this world.
"I didn't expect that your life would have been so awful, but you are still able to face life with a grin, and you are so upbeat and optimistic. You're truly brave and strong." She said.
Hermione observed that Jerry didn't display any sign of sadness or unease while discussing his life experiences. Instead, he demonstrated openness and carelessness about everything. She immediately experienced appreciation and sympathy in her heart.
"Honey, do you want to buy something to eat?"
There was a loud clicking sound coming from the aisle just then. Then the door to their room was pushed open by a smiling, dimpled woman. It turned out that the three of them were engaging in a lively conversation, and before they knew it, it was past noon.
The three of them began to feel queasy as they stared at the assortment of goodies on the trolley.
"A chocolate frog, please!" Neville was the first to rise and sprint for the cart.
Jerry and Hermione both stood up at the same time and immediately started pulling items from the trolley. In the end, Jerry requested three pieces of pumpkin pie and a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, while Hermione simply accepted a cauldron cake. Neville returned to his seat with a collection of chocolate frogs.
Jerry received an annual allowance from Hogwarts of one hundred gold galleons. There were four or five gold galleons left after purchasing all the basics, which was sufficient to cover his daily costs for a full year. You should be aware that Hogwarts offers free food and housing as well as inexpensive magical treats.
Three pumpkin pies, a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, plus three silver sickles and fifteen copper knuts were all Jerry needed.
He consumed the three pieces of pumpkin pie on his own to sate his hunger. He still favors pumpkin pie over the snacks when it comes to eating. He intends to keep the box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans and give it to his sister Aisha when he gets home.
The popular product of the World Jelly Bean Company, Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, is believed to offer more than 700 distinct flavors.
From common flavors such as chocolate, strawberry thin, mint candy, and orange marmalade, to special flavors such as spinach, pork liver, and tripe, as well as heavy flavors of vomiting, earwax, and snot.
Presumably, his sister must like this magical snack very much.
Chapter 27 "Jerry's Plan"
Neville extended his hand to catch the jumping chocolate frog from the box before he took it in his large teeth, bit off its head in one swift motion, chewed it up, and sucked it into his stomach.
While watching Neville eat chocolate frogs while lying next to him, the golden-backed toad shuddered gently, turned around, and stealthily jumped off the seat, almost disappeared.
"Neville, you seem to really enjoy chocolate frogs."
As Hermione consumed the cake in her hand, she couldn't help but wonder as she saw Neville consume six chocolate frogs in a row.
"Although I don't particularly enjoy it, it does have images of well-known wizards. I already have them collected. I wonder what I should do. I lost track of how many photos I had accumulated, as well as the ones I still lacked!"
Neville presented the two of them with a picture that he had taken out of the box. Just as he was about to finish, he began to feel depressed.
Indeed, anyone of any age or nation can benefit greatly from this concoction of blind box opening and collecting compulsion, and wizards are not an exception.
He recalled that when he was a child in his former existence, he appeared to have very little pocket money, but Jerry bought snacks anyways. He didn't really enjoy eating them. Instead, he was really interested in the 108 Cards they contained. Despite the fact that they weren't gathered till the end.
He shook his brain to stop the flashback and Hermione and he both turned to see the photograph on the table. He saw that the image depicted an elderly man whose white beard and hair gave away his obvious advanced age.
The elderly man wears a purple magician's robe, half-moon glasses, and a long, crooked nose. He seems to be extremely nice.
Under the image, a name was written: Albus Dumbledore.
"It's actually Dumbledore!" Hermione was surprised when she saw the name.
The card featured a number of introductions to Dumbledore as Jerry raised his hand and turned it over.
The present headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, is acknowledged as the greatest wizard of all time.
Among Dumbledore's most well-known accomplishments are: Professor Dumbledore is a fan of ten-pin bowling and music. He defeated the wizard Grindelwald in 1945 and, with his partner Nicolas Flamel, discovered twelve uses for dragon blood in alchemy.
"Grindelwald undoubtedly finds it challenging to defeat him in 1945,"
Jerry knows Dumbledore and Grindelwald are passionate lovers because he has seen "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." When you turn the card over again, you'll notice that the image of Dumbledore on the front has vanished, possibly visiting other cards.
"Neville, in the future, eat fewer chocolate frogs!" Neville was still attempting to recall how many images he had gathered when Jerry turned his attention to him and gently reminded him.
"Because it's simple to get obese from eating too much chocolate, and you might never finish collecting all the images." Jerry took a quick look at Neville's fat frame.
"Have you chosen which house to go to, by the way?"
Hermione appeared to think of something after seeing Dumbledore's photo and grew emotional all of a sudden.
She muttered, before Jerry and Neville could respond, "I'm hoping to be put in Gryffindor. It is regarded as the best by all. Although Dumbledore himself is said to have graduated from there, I don't think Ravenclaw is all that horrible."
After Hermione babbled about science, Neville finally mustered up the courage to raise his hand, "I also hope it's Gryffindor, because grandma said my parents are all Gryffindors!"
"Jerry, what about you? Which house do you want?" After hearing Neville's answer, Hermione immediately nodded in agreement, and then turned her gaze to Jerry.
Jerry hesitated for a moment, and finally replied with a smile, "Gryffindor!"
After thinking for so long, Jerry has gradually made up his mind about the branching. Originally, he thought it would be best to be Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff so that he could learn magic and improve himself quietly without any danger.
But after giving it some thought, he realizes that he is severely deficient in red stars, and because he can obtain them here, it makes sense for him to join a house that enjoys causing trouble. Even though she is a little more serious than the other Gryffindor deans, Professor McGonagall is a really kind person, and Harry had a great impression of her the last time they met.
His academic performance will naturally be good as long as he makes good use of the "Refreshing" ability in the latter stages, and he may be able to approach Professor McGonagall for a little assistance.
Professor McGonagall gave Hermione "Time Turner" to help her learn, much like in the third year.
The key is that he needs a solid broomstick for his upcoming comeback. He really isn't very effective at earning small red stars in the Marvel universe without a suitable mode of transportation.
He can follow the storyline of the first book, stop Harry from getting the memory ball, and impress Professor McGonagall with a wave of beautiful operations by entering Gryffindor.
In return, Professor McGonagall will provide Harry with a Nimbus 2000 out of her own money and allow him to join the Gryffindor team. The world's fastest broomstick is now freely available as a result.
There is no need to worry about whether his broomstick skills would falter.
What is the test of the Quidditch game? Is it the body's amount of magic power? Does it have a lot of magic knowledge at your disposal?
Of course not. How could Harry, who had just started school and had no prior magic experience, be seen as an extraordinary entry? The capacity of the body to respond quickly and with coordination is what the Quidditch game really tests.
The most crucial factors are hence physical fitness and the sharp five senses.
In truth, a wizard who excels in combat requires not only strong magic skills but also specific skills in physical fitness, quick thinking, and other factors.
Hermione edged Harry out by a few blocks in both the usage and knowledge of magic as well as in terms of learning capacity. Harry actually has considerably greater martial skills than Hermione does.
The fact that Jerry is physically active and has keen five senses makes up for Hermione's less-than-ideal broomstick instruction, which allowed Harry to join the Quidditch team as soon as classes began.
The five senses and the body instantly attain their maximum potential with the use of "Refreshing" ability as long as he can command the broomstick to take flight. Jerry will have the confidence to defeat the others, even the best Quidditch players easily, let alone the gifted Harry.
Chapter 28 "Trevor is Lost"
He will be able to personally assist Gryffindor in achieving Professor McGonagall's goal of defeating Slytherin in the Quidditch match after he receives the Nimbus 2000 for free. You should be aware that the Gryffindor squad didn't actually take home the Quidditch trophy until Harry was in his third year, as stated in the book.
Because he stopped Voldemort from stealing the Sorcerer's Stone in his first year, Harry spent some time in the school infirmary. As a result, he missed the game versus Ravenclaw, which resulted in the Gryffindor team's final devastating loss.
Because the Chamber of Secrets was opened in the second year, the Quidditch match was immediately canceled.
The Gryffindor team didn't actually beat the other three houses and take home the Quidditch Cup at Hogwarts until the third year. He decided that enrolling in Gryffindor was the best move for him right now after giving it some more thought.
Gryffindor will be decided at tonight's sorting ceremony.
Hermione's face lit up with joy as she learned that Jerry shared her interest in Gryffindor. She should wish to study in the same house as Jerry, who is such a unique and ideal companion.
"Trevor? Trevor! where have you been? Trevor has left me once more!" Hermione was startled when Neville, who was on the other side, suddenly let out a fear.
"Neville, what's wrong? Trevor? What's the matter with you?"
Hermione swiftly stood up and inquired after seeing Neville sobbing and looking for something on the ground. After looking around, Neville eventually collapsed on the ground and sobbed.
"The toad my uncle got for me as a thank-you for allowing me to attend Hogwarts is my Trevor. It was constantly attempting to get away from me, and now it's gone!"
"Neville, cheer up! I'll help you discover it with Jerry!"
Hermione was a little haughty, but she had a lot of heart and was a very good person. She drew Jerry over as soon as she saw Neville sobbing, comforting her.
"Neville, relax. The train is only this big, and since your toad is unable to fly, he cannot escape the vehicle. He must thus be hiding in a nearby room. We'll quickly find it if we ask each question in turn!"
Jerry could only shrug his shoulders in consolation because Hermione had already spoken while also knowing that Neville's toad could not be lost. Neville finally stopped crying after hearing the two provide consolation and got up from the ground.
"We must be getting close to the station. Let's get dressed in our school clothes and then go look for Trevor."
Jerry pulled the two large pieces of luggage belonging to him and Hermione from the shelf as he stared out the window at the fields going by and the steadily fading sky. The three eventually changed into fresh Hogwarts robes and left the space.
Jerry, take a look there while I take Neville and take a peek here.
Hermione greeted Jerry in the aisle before directing Neville to inquire in one room after another on the right, leaving Jerry with no choice but to turn around and begin looking to the left.
"Just picture getting a red star as a prize!"
One or two red stars are typically awarded for such a task of assisting others in finding missing stuff.
"It's incredibly difficult to find this little thing!"
Jerry searched every box on the left after waiting for twenty minutes, but he was still unable to locate Trevor.
On this journey, he did see a lot of magicians with well-known names, though. For instance, Marcus Flint, the captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team, George and Fred, who are so like to one another that even their mother Mrs. Molly has trouble telling them apart.
"Crookshanks?" Jerry had just opened the door to the room he was previously in when he noticed Crookshanks prodding Trevor.
As Jerry and the other three went from room to room looking for Trevor, Crookshanks was also assisting and quickly discovered Trevor in a concealed area of the train.
At this point, in the private room, Crookshanks used his claws to knock Trevor back to the original location in an effort to keep him from escaping once more.
"Wingardium Leviosa!"
Trevor kept attempting to jump up and run away, but the wand was pointing at him, and a floating spell lifted him into the air.
Crookshanks was given some of the small dried fish that Jerry had previously taken from the orphanage and was fed as a reward by Jerry after he scooped him up and gave it two gentle strokes.
"Let me take you to Neville. He's in a hurry!"
After lifting the levitation spell, Jerry grabbed Trevor, left the room again, and walked towards the direction where Hermione and Neville had just left on the right side of the train.
Perhaps because he heard that he was going to find Neville, Trevor's legs immediately started kicking wildly, struggling violently in Jerry's hands. Seeing this, Jerry frowned, stopped and, lifted Trevor, and narrowed his eyes.
"Braised toad, dry pot toad, garlic toad, flavored toad, boiled toad… I like to eat toad meat the most, and then make various medicinal materials from the peeled toad skin…"
Trevor's frog body shook, and he immediately retracted the legs and put them under the stomach, and began to tremble. Seeing that Trevor was no longer struggling, Jerry nodded in satisfaction and continued to look for Neville and Hermione.
What he said just now was just to frighten Trevor. Trevor's appearance is the same as the toad that was common in his hometown in his previous life. Who would eat a toad covered in pimples?
However, if it was a bullfrog, then he would have to think about it. After all, Bullfrog is really delicious.
"Neville, your Trevor!"
After walking through for a moment, Jerry quickly saw Neville and Hermione walking back, so he waved to Neville with Trevor's legs.
"Thank you Merlin, thank you Jerry. My Trevor!" Seeing Trevor, Neville immediately stretched out his arms and ran towards Jerry in ecstasy.
"You have to thank Crookshanks. It's him who helped you find Trevor!" Jerry smiled and handed Trevor to Neville.
"Crookshanks is really dependable!"
At this time, Hermione also followed, and said to Jerry a little proudly, "Jerry, guess who I just saw?"
"Who?" With a twitch in Jerry's heart, he already had the answer.
"Harry, Harry Potter. The Boy Who Lived, the Harry Potter who defeated the Dark Lord when he was born!" Hermione looked a little excited.
"Harry Potter?" Jerry pretended to be puzzled.
"The Rise and Fall of Black Magic, Important Magical Events of the Twentieth Century, and Modern History of Magic all mention it. Oh, I forgot that you haven't read the extracurricular books I bought."
Hermione realized that Jerry wasn't from a wizarding family like she was, and he hadn't studied as many books on wizarding history as she had.
"Let's go there and get to know each other." He didn't anticipate Hermione to be as composed when she first saw Harry in the movie. She was a bit excited, just like other young wizards.
It seems that Harry Potter's name is indeed very influential in the wizarding world.
Chapter 29 "A Fight With Draco Malfoy"
"No problem, I enjoy making new friends." Jerry did not object.
Making friends with Harry beforehand looks like a wise decision now that he has chosen to enroll in Gryffindor. You should know that Dumbledore values Harry the highest out of all the students at Hogwarts since he sees him as the school's future savior. A good relationship with Harry is definitely a plus for Dumbledore.
Additionally, Hogwarts may only accept a certain number of students each year, and even fewer are split among the four houses. Maybe Harry and he will be assigned to the same house at night.
"He's in the front room, so let's go!" Hermione pulled Jerry and Neville as she made her way around the carriage.
However, there were sounds of argument coming from within as they approached Harry's room's door and were about to open it.
"If you don't behave better, you'll follow in your parent's footsteps. They are unsure of what to do. You'll become like them if you associate with questionable individuals like the Weasleys or Hagrid."
"Pardon?"
"Oh, I see—are you guys fighting right now?"
Jerry peered inside as Hermione opened the door and approached from the front. Instead of the two guys Hermione had just mentioned in the room, five boys were now facing up against one another.
One of them, a young man with glasses, black hair, green eyes, and a scar from lightning on his forehead, was standing beside the bench. Of course, that's Harry. It was unmistakably Ron who was the boy standing next to Harry and sporting the Weasley family's signature red hair and blue eyes.
Jerry immediately exhibited a look of uncertainty when he turned to gaze at the three people standing across from them.
A young man with light-colored hair and a face resembling a melon was followed by two children. Why does this group resemble Draco's trio, Harry Potter's archenemy, in some ways?
He failed to recall that the trio bothered Harry and Ron on the train in the film, though. What took place? Is it because it's been so long that he can't recall specifically, or was there a butterfly effect because of his appearance, or is there some other reason he doesn't know?
"What are you guys doing? Are you guys fighting? Before you even get to school, you're going to stir trouble!" Hermione, who was moving ahead of the three of them, had a serious expression on her face as she examined the situation within the box.
"Three additional assistants are present. Do you believe having more people would be beneficial?"
Draco's composed demeanor somewhat shifted when he noticed Jerry's gang approaching the door. Goyle and Crabbe moved in front of him as he took a step back.
Goyle and Crabbe, who was a head taller than them, evidently didn't notice them because they moved forward angrily. Harry and Ron were halted by one, while Hermione, Jerry, and Neville were stopped by the other.
Hermione's body stiffened up unconsciously as she saw Crabbe approaching the door. Jerry momentarily set aside his position when he noticed this and reached out to draw Hermione behind him.
"We don't want to fight, but this doesn't seem to be your room."
"Yes, you are not welcome here. Please leave."
On the other side, Harry bravely replied loudly in response to Jerry's statements, despite his slight fear of Goyle's presence.
"But Goyle and Crabbe, do we really want to go? We've consumed every last bit of food, yet you appear to have a lot here. After we finish eating, we'll depart!"
Draco, who was at the center, smirked at Goyle and Crabbe while pointing to the assortment of food that was strewn around the table in the room.
Goyle and Crabbe realized this right away. Goyle withdrew the frail Harry with his left hand while reaching greedily with his right for the goodies on the table.
It appeared as though Crabbe wanted to simultaneously throw Jerry, Hermione, and Neville behind him to the ground as he raised his fists and pushed them at Jerry, who was standing at the door.
"Argh!" At the same time, there were two screams heard in the room.
However, Goyle and Crabbe, not Harry and Jerry, were the ones who were making the sound. It turned out that Ron's pet Scabbers, who was hiding in the goodies, sprung out when Goyle reached out to take them and bit Goyle's finger.
Jerry could see Crabbe reaching out to push him from the opposite side while also holding out his hands with a scowl on his face.
He interlaced his fingers with Crabbe instead of trying to out-power him physically, and when Crabbe was dazed, his wrist abruptly exerted force, causing him to fall to his knees. Jerry pressed firmly on Crabbe's fingers at the same time, and tears of pain flowed instantly.
The body of a wizard differs from that of a normal person, and when Jerry makes that maneuver, he doesn't show much mercy, which causes Crabbe to cry.
"Don't go just yet you!" Draco and Goyle, who had recovered from the spots, frantically sought to flee from him.
Jerry grinned. He first knocked Goyle to the ground and put his right foot down with a hook before grabbing Draco by the hand with the gold wire. So, a similar scene took place in the space.
Jerry's right hand pulled Draco's arm to his back, crushing him so violently that he was unable to stand, and he trod on it and knocked out a tooth. Crabbe collapsed to the ground in sobs as a result of Jerry's left hand squeezing his fingers.
While Hermione and Neville in the room even opened their small jaws and gazed wide-eyed, Harry next to the seat, and Ron, who had taken up Scabbers, just watched together.
Among them, if you want to say which one is the most surprised, it must be Hermione. Because she has been in contact with Jerry the longest, in her eyes, Jerry has always been a polite and gentle boy.
"Why don't you let them go first, Jerry? They appear to be in pain!" Hermione made a cautious suggestion after noticing that all three of them appeared to be crying.
"Oh, really? I appear to be a little more aggressive, which is pretty embarrassing. I actually detest physical conflict the least, but I find it difficult to deal with this one in that way."
When Jerry heard this, he did not reject Hermione's order. Instead, he smiled and explained to Draco before releasing go gradually.
Unfortunately, Draco and the others recoiled in fright to the corner next to the room door after hearing Jerry's justification and seeing his beaming countenance.
Chapter 30 "A Unique Way of Making Friends"
"I just stopped you to let you know that using force won't get the issue resolved and that we can instead remain calm and discuss everything."
"Using force to take goodies like you just did is not advised. You are welcome to respectfully borrow some food from these two students if you want to eat some. I think they won't say no as long as you have a good attitude."
Jerry coughed and repeated what he had said, perhaps because he felt a little heavy at the moment.
Then he turned his face to Harry and Ron, "Hey, do you think I'm right?"
After being surprised, Harry and Ron nodded their heads." Look, they would be willing to share some snacks with you if you had a better attitude right now."
In order to be as nice as he could be, Jerry turned his head once more to face the shaky Draco and the three huddled in the room's corner close to the door.
"This year, we are all freshmen, so perhaps we'll go to the same house later. We can shake hands this way and will continue to be excellent friends in the future! What do you say?"
He regarded Jerry with a piercing gaze as he observed him reaching out his hand. The group's faces soon altered, and they stood up, stretching out their right hand to place it on Jerry's hand's back.
After staring at each other after Jerry turned his head to look at them, Harry and Ron likewise moved forward and placed their hands on the object.
"Hermione, join here. Together, we'll create a better friendship!" Jerry beckoned to Hermione and Neville by holding out his free left hand.
Neville, who was equally confused, was dragged along by Hermione as she walked slowly. He hesitated for a second before placing his palm on it.
"All right, let's get together, heart to heart, forget this unpleasantness, learn from each other, advance together, and become the finest business together—no, the best wizards!" He came close to shouting out the company's tagline for a slogan in his prior life.
Jerry grinned as they shook hands and then turned to face Harry and Ron. "My name is Jerry Carmen, by the way."
"Harry Potter."
"Ron Weasley."
Even though Harry and Ron's brains hadn't yet responded, they subconsciously responded.
"In five minutes, the train will arrive at Hogwarts. Please take your luggage on the train. We'll arrive at school in a few moments." An announcement abruptly rang out throughout the train at this point.
"Nice to meet you, but we need to go back to the room to clean up because we are about to arrive at the station. See you later!"
As the station approached, Jerry nodded to the two, motioned for Hermione and Neville to turn around, and then he left the room.
"Jerry, we appreciate your help back then." As the three of them prepared to leave the room, Harry and Ron both simultaneously thanked Jerry after coming to their senses.
"You're welcome. I love persuading people with virtue. After all, we're all classmates." Jerry cocked his head and blinked at Harry and Ron before dragging Hermione and Neville out of the way and leaving them at the room's entrance.
"Can virtue persuade people?"
A row of question marks were above Harry and Ron's heads. Was that merely pious persuasion at work?
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"Jerry, are you skilled at fighting?" Hermione entered the room and queried inquisitively as Jerry stuffed Crookshanks into the cat cage.
Hermione appears to be someone who values regulations highly, yet she is also a Gryffindor who will break the law when necessary to protect her friends. In the same way that she stole Professor Snape's ingredients to make Polyjuice Potion, set fire to his clothes, went in search of the Philosopher's Stone with Harry and Ron, and more.
Jerry recently halted on the actions of Draco's group in order to aid Harry and Ron, and Hermione genuinely nodded at that notion. It's just that she was a little curious about why Jerry was so good at fighting.
Jerry rolled his eyes. He feels that he still needs to present a somewhat positive image in front of Hermione because she is the next person and might be the only one who can speak with him and advance his magical development.
"About that…"
Jerry sighed and somewhat dejectedly, "Actually, when I first started fighting, I wasn't very good, but then I gradually adapted to it. You should be aware that I was born in an orphanage, and there…."
Then he made no more comment.
The perceptive Hermione had obviously deduced something from Jerry's expression because there was a sympathetic look in her eyes. No matter how accurate and thorough the deception is, it may occasionally fall short of the other party's own intelligence.
Hermione already had a tragic tale in her head about Jerry, who was abandoned in an orphanage as a baby and was bullied relentlessly as he grew up, honing his fighting techniques as a result.
"It will be okay, Jerry. Don't worry about it." Jerry received a bear hug from Hermione as she moved closer.
"Yes, it will get better." Jerry was unaware of what Hermione had discovered, but he assumed it was a good thing given the circumstances and chose to remain silent.
"We can exit the train now that it has stopped."
Neville, who was standing to the side, lacked Hermione's creativity. From start to finish, he was lost in perplexity. He realized that he wasn't really paying attention to Hermione and Jerry when he saw the train come to a stop.
Wizards started to emerge from the trains one at a time as the train drew near the station, filling the once-vacant aisle. Jerry, Hermione, and Neville had a difficult time squeezing into the mob and exited the train with the shoving and jostling of the crowd.
"First-year freshman! First-year freshman, come here!"
When Jerry, Hermione, and Neville were unable to decide which way to proceed in the crowded platform, a booming voice suddenly rang out from the far left of the platform.
He turned to look and saw a giant shouting at the crowd who was about three or four meters tall, had a beard, and was holding a magic lantern.
"That's Hagrid!" With such a physique, Rubeus Hagrid, sometimes known as the gatekeeper, was already that giant-wizard hybrid at Hogwarts.
After some difficulty, the three of them were able to make their way through the throng and stand next to Hagrid with the other first-year students. Harry, Ron, and the Draco group were also present, but standing apart from Jerry.
Hagrid smiled and spoke briefly to Harry alone before leading the other first-year students down a treacherous path on the station's left side while toting a magic lamp.
"Hermione, you can grab my arm if walking is difficult." Jerry extended his arm when he noticed Hermione wasn't moving with ease.
The wizards had some difficulty walking because the road was exceedingly bumpy and sloped downward.