Chapter 71 "Midnight Encounter"
When Jerry left Snape's office, he was in a really good mood. He initially tried to save Neville, but it was only to get some red stars. Neville was already acting foolish enough to be in an accident.
Unexpectedly, he received not only a free Nimbus 2000 but also Snape's assurance that he may return in the future to inquire about magic at night. It seems like this is going in circles and then returning to his initial plan.
His original motivation for joining Gryffindor was to get along well with Professor McGonagall so that they could have a friendly conversation rather than just get a free Nimbus 2000.
Even though he accidentally joined Slytherin, he can now obtain the Nimbus 2000 and benefit from membership in their house. He seems to have earned something in preparation for the impending Quidditch match.
He needs to come up with a means to accomplish two goals at once, but he can't spend too much time on it.
Jerry heard the triumphant laughter of Draco's group inside the Slytherin dorm before opening the door.
"Can you imagine it? What type of terrific look would Filch have when Potter and Weasley go to that floor and spotted them there?"
"I believe that the two of them will receive a detention after being discovered, even if they are not expelled."
"No way, Gryffindor people have always been crazy. I just said something about that and they believed it."
"So, they are all idiots."
Their laughter immediately ended when the three of them watched Jerry open the door and enter. They exchanged glances before abruptly leaving the room to resume their conversation in the common room.
When Jerry noticed this, he simply shook his head and disregarded them. Instead, he collapsed onto the bed and started to sleep again. Draco and the others were attempting to fool Harry and Ron, but he didn't care and didn't stop them because it was utterly unnecessary.
Harry has Dumbledore's support, thus whoever tries to expel him from school will fail.
While breaking the rules at school may seem extremely terrible and remarkable to the young wizards, it is nothing at all in the eyes of the professors.
Young wizards breaking the curfew at night wouldn't be expelled by a professor. If this were the case, the Weasley twins would have been expelled numerous times, and at least half of the Gryffindor students would be expelled before graduating each year due to their propensity for going out late at night to take chances.
Even the most well-mannered house, Hufflepuff, will sneak out of the dorm at night to obtain something to eat from the kitchen.
Jerry slowly opened his eyes around twelve o'clock in the evening.
Draco and the others had dozed off by this point. Jerry gently stood up, gathered his wand and a bottle of catnip, and then slipped out of the dorm.
He will begin going to the Room of Requirements to practice magic every night after midnight starting today in order to become more skilled at using it.
He is accustomed to spending his time at midnight going outside in the main world obtaining a red star.
Jerry climbed the magic stairs to the eighth floor's Room of Requirements after activating the "Refreshing" and strengthening the five senses to avoid being seen by the patrolling Filch.
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"What?"
Four frightened screams erupted out of the third floor's end of the corridor as soon as Jerry entered it. Then, with horror on their faces, he saw Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Neville scurrying out of the room at the end of the fourth level.
"What's happening?" Jerry's head quickly became a question mark.
He recalled that in the movie, Fluffy, the three-headed dog, wasn't discovered until after the trio had wandered into it and reached the third story while using the magic stairs during the day.
Why is it now after midnight? And there is also Neville.
He failed to realize that this is the setting of the novel. He was relieved when he realized that this was the world from the books and that some aspects might be altered.
But then he sighed once more since he knew that Dumbledore was likely hidden nearby with the Disillusionment Charm now that Harry and the others had entered the forbidden area on the third floor.
This also means that he is unable to use today to practice wizardry in the Room of Requirement.
"What's wrong with you guys, exactly?" Jerry took the initiative to approach Harry's group, stop them, and asked.
"Run! There's a terrible three-headed monster in the restricted area on the third floor!" Harry and Hermione saw Jerry appearing, panting for breath while explaining in a panic.
"Calm down, please. You mentioned a three-headed monster, but it wasn't even here." Jerry indicated the hallway that was behind the four of them.
The four of them turned to look behind. The third-floor corridor was indeed empty. They were not chased away by the chained three-headed dogs.
"What is happening? What sort of three-headed monster?" Jerry feigned perplexity.
The four informed Jerry that while being pursued by Filch into the third-floor restricted section, they discovered a gigantic, deadly dog with three heads and a trapdoor inside.
"Jerry, why are you here, by the way?" Hermione stared at Jerry in amazement as she finished speaking and had an unexpected notion.
Dry coughing, Jerry started to make up something, "I've heard that you and Draco will engage in a magic duel at midnight, but it's twelve o'clock. I doubt the three of them will be motivated to challenge you to a duel."
"That's why I specifically came here to let you know that you need to return to the dorm as soon as possible in order to avoid being caught by Mr. Filch." Jerry continued.
"I told Draco that they had lied to you, but none of you listened. Due to your carelessness, Gryffindor almost lost points, and I almost got kicked out." Hermione cried fiercely at Harry and Ron.
But Harry and Ron exchanged blank looks of disbelief. They are solely to blame because they almost got Hermione and the others expelled at the time.
They still showed their appreciation to Jerry. It was incredibly noble for him to take the chance of informing them to leave at such a late hour because Jerry genuinely ran the risk of being expelled. Indeed, Jerry is a trustworthy person despite being a Slytherin.
"You guys leave now and swiftly return. I'm returning as well. Otherwise, it will be problematic when Mr. Filch comes on patrol later." Jerry scanned the area. He rapidly opened his mouth to remind him of the fact that a specific feeling about someone was coming from his keen senses.
It made sense to Hermione and Harry as well, so they said goodbye to Jerry and hurried up the stairs to the Gryffindor common room. When Jerry noticed this, he didn't linger for too long before turning around and going back to the Slytherin common room.
He didn't visit the Room of Requirements today, but he was aware that Dumbledore had been closely watching Harry's every action. In the future, he must exercise caution around Harry.
Chapter 72 "I'll Catch The Golden Snitch"
On Saturday morning, in the Great Hall.
"Hermione, once you've finished eating, head to the library first. Don't wait for me. I have a task to complete. In about 30 minutes, I'll be there." After breakfast, Jerry approached the Gryffindor table and explained anything to Hermione in advance.
He had planned to meet Hermione this morning at the library to study books, but due to an accident on Thursday, he had to go to the Quidditch pitch instead. There, he resolved the issue of taking part in Quidditch practice in the future.
But if everything goes according to plan, he won't have to stay there for very long.
The Quidditch field at Hogwarts is situated halfway between the castle and the Forbidden Forest. Its area is the size of many football fields, and there is space in the auditorium on all sides for thousands of spectators to sit comfortably.
At either end of the field, three gold poles with rings on top can be seen. They are all taller than ten meters. Only the wizards of the Slytherin squad are now practicing daily on the Quidditch pitch because the Slytherin team specifically applied for the field today.
The other two Slytherin wizards were undergoing passing training with the tall, hulking captain Marcus. About 30 centimeters in circumference and vivid crimson in hue, the ball in their hands was. They occasionally would also hurl the ball at the goalkeeper who was positioned inside the ring.
Two Slytherin wizards were attacking them repeatedly on the opposite side of the room while riding broomsticks and wielding short clubs in their hands. Right now, the black iron balls were marginally smaller than the red balls.
There is also a wizard from Slytherin who skipped the training. He is seated in the audience, and his demeanor is not very good.
"All right, let's take a break and congregate at my place!" Marcus, who was passing the ball at the time and had also seen Jerry, swiftly waved his hand and said to the players.
Marcus eventually presented his six team members, "Jerry Carmen, a freshman, is the new Seeker we have. Greetings, Jerry."
Marcus' voice broke, but none of the other six team members put up their hands to cheer. Instead, they all exhibited contempt.
From their perspective, a newcomer who has never used a broomstick has emerged as their team's most crucial Seeker. Simply said, this is a joke. Even if Professor Snape made the decision, it wouldn't him feel trustworthy enough.
"It's up to you. I believe the professor is making a mistake if you wish to take my place as the Seeker." The Slytherin wizard was muttering something mockingly to Jerry at this point while seated in the stands.
"The professor this time, in my opinion, went too far. Terrence has done a lot of glory for us Slytherin even though he isn't the best Seeker. We cannot simply allow this first-year student to take his place." Suddenly, a second Slytherin wizard spoke out.
"Additionally, Senior Terrence's final Quidditch match will take place this year because he will graduate the following year."
"Oh, you're standing there talking like you don't even need to burden it. I realize this is totally improper, but if you can, speak to the professor in person. See if he can use dark magic to damn your souls to hell."
When Marcus heard the complaints from his teammates, he slyly rolled his eyes. Even if they could frown at Marcus, who is large, hulking, and appears to be quite vicious, they are still very scared when it comes to Snape.
He wasn't actually concerned that Snape would punish him with dark magic. This had never occurred before, in reality. It was only a psychological effect on Snape, he would never punish students with dark magic.
Similar to when you were eleven or twelve years old and encountered a teacher that gave you the shivers. You will still experience some psychological trauma when you think about this teacher, even if you grow up later.
The Potions class was even more strict, and Snape never showed mercy when reprimanding the wizards. He was like this, with a grim expression the entire day and an atmosphere of darkness and terror emanating from him everywhere.
It is a nightmare for all first-year freshmen. Thus, even if these young wizards are adults who are in the sixth or seventh grade, they nevertheless experience some nervousness in the presence of Snape.
"Since the professor made this choice, it cannot be reversed. For us right now, making additional time for training is crucial. Before the first Quidditch match next month, Jerry needs to be trained to improve as a Seeker."
Marcus understood that whining now was pointless, the only thing he could do was work harder in the future to succeed.
"I'm sorry, Senior Marcus, but I generally have a lot going on and I might not be able to attend your training." Marcus was attempting to calm the team when Jerry smiled and raised his hand.
"What did you say?" Marcus stood in front of Jerry aggressively, his face full of anger.
How can you have such confidence to say that now, kid? I just mentioned that I need to increase up training, but you don't have time to train, you're a novice, and you know nothing.
"I might not have time to come to the training with you because I'm busy." Jerry grinned and said it once again.
Immediately afterward, he ushered in the seven Slytherin players who condemned them violently. "Stop, stop, seniors, pay attention to what I have to say!"
Jerry retreated to avoid the wrath of the seven seniors before he added softly, "You see, can this work? I am quite familiar with the Quidditch rules, and I know that the Seeker's job is to set aside everything and find the Golden Snitch."
"Here's a bet I'm willing to make with you guys. If I can successfully catch the Golden Snitch three times in a row in the next five minutes, I won't have to take part in the training. If it fails, I'll inform Professor Snape personally and leave the team."
Marcus was among the seven Slytherins who were all taken aback by Jerry's comments.
Are you serious that you can catch the Snitch three times in a row in under five minutes?
He's not going to capture the Golden Snitch in five minutes, not even the most powerful Seeker in the international Quidditch match could do. There is simply a slim chance, unless he gets incredibly lucky.
"How about it? wanna bet or not?" Jerry smiled again.
The seven replied at the same time, "Bet!"
From their perspective, Jerry may have realized he couldn't be a Seeker, so they devised a plan to get him to quit.
—-
After five minutes.
In the center of the Quidditch pitch, Jerry gestured to Marcus while holding his practice broom. The training Golden Snitch was removed from the box by Marcus, who then released it fly.
The walnut-sized Golden Snitch instantly spread out a pair of tiny silver wings before taking off across the entire Quidditch pitch.
Jerry did the same thing, using the "Refreshing" ability before moving toward the Golden Snitch.
"I'll get it right away!"
Jerry eventually caught the Golden Snitch in his "Refreshing" mode after making multiple abrupt turns.
Chapter 73 "Improving From Time to Time"
"Three minutes and forty seconds!" Marcus rubbed his eyes as he stared at the pocket watch he was holding.
"Impossible!"
When they heard Marcus report the time, the other six Slytherin team members shouted simultaneously. It's nothing short of a joke to think he could catch the Golden Snitch in three minutes and forty seconds. This data can undoubtedly shatter the world record, even though it isn't an official match.
"Luck, unquestionably luck!" The seven of them simultaneously said to themselves as they saw Jerry come back with the Golden Snitch.
It is impossible for someone who has only recently been riding a broomstick to capture the Golden Snitch with true talents in three minutes and forty seconds. Therefore, the recent occurrence can only be explained by luck.
Jerry smiled as he handed Marcus the Snitch, he took a long breath, and then hurled the Snitch back into the air. The Slytherin team members weren't as disorganized this time, but they were all fixated on Jerry.
When Jerry was pursuing the Golden Snitch, they intended to stop him from utilizing magic to gain an advantage. Jerry, on the other hand, sped up on his broomstick and kicked his feet in their direction. He didn't need to make many turns in the air before he caught the Golden Snitch.
The Golden Snitch, renowned for its quickness and agility, was then quickly caught by Jerry's lightning-fast hand.
"Three minutes and five seconds!" Marcus reported Jerry's performance, this time 35 seconds quicker than the previous report.
This time, everyone on the squad ceased speaking.
If you catch it the second time, now there is not any element of luck in the factor. Jerry is undoubtedly an expert broomstick, and even advanced wizards couldn't perform those few tactical flips and accelerations.
It was flawless, precise, and quick without a hint of sloppiness.
"I'm not as good as him…"
When Terrance, a four-year veteran of the Slytherin team, saw Jerry coming back with the Snitch, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Marcus numbly took the Snitch Jerry had given him and flung it out for the third time.
"Two minutes, forty-five seconds!" Once more, the time was cut in half, this time to below three minutes.
Is this really something humans can do?
All the Slytherin players were experiencing conflicted emotions as they stared at Jerry, who was smiling as if he had no idea what he was doing.
On the one hand, they are excited to get a hold of an extremely strong Seeker. On the other side, they felt as though all their years of practice had been in vain when compared to Jerry, a first-year freshman who had just discovered broomsticks. The Slytherin squad took a little hit from this.
"What do you think, seniors? I've won this bet!" Jerry gently reminded the seven Slytherin players as he took in their confused situation.
Marcus had glowing eyes as he gazed at Jerry. He was the first to respond, and Marcus said, "You won. You don't need to engage in all the Quidditch training in the future. You just need to appear in the competition."
As this year's Slytherin team's new captain, Marcus can already picture how, with a Seeker as capable as Jerry, he will be able to captain Slytherin with utmost integrity for the next three years before graduating and winning the Quidditch Cup easily.
"But I also have a request, and I hope you can accept it."
"What's that?" Jerry flinched an ear.
Marcus exclaimed wildly, "Don't reveal to others how you came to be our new Seeker or what happened today. In this year's Quidditch competition, I aim to throw a massive surprise at the other three houses."
Jerry thought for a while, then nodded. "Ok, no problem!"
The news that he will be joining the Slytherin team is just the cherry on top because he is now good enough to be in Slytherin and Snape also agreed to do him a small favor.
—-
Jerry left the Quidditch match and went straight to the library.
He has gained a great deal of magic knowledge on his own over this time, and he has also left his heart with many uncertainties. He now wants to visit the library to conduct informational research and, incidentally, talk to Hermione.
Shortly after Jerry left the Quidditch pitch, Marcus also hurried to Professor Snape's office.
He wanted to report Jerry's performance to Professor Snape in detail.
"Jerry, would you like to record this new spell that is here?" Hermione pointed to a spell in the library that she had stumbled upon while leafing through the magic book.
"Certainly!"
Jerry instantly pulled out his pocket notepad and jotted down the information on the "Conjuration Spells" page.
Even though Jerry and Hermione both read books in the library, their reading styles differ in a few important ways.
Hermione reads primarily about the culture and ethics of the wizarding community. She also possesses some weird and odd knowledge. She doesn't read anything related to spells most of the time.
On the other hand, Jerry's reading focuses on a few magic theories and spells with various purposes. Not all spells are listed in spell books. Some biography and history books actually contain a lot of spells that are hidden.
For instance, Hermione was reading a book about a certain record pertaining to the history of Quidditch when she came across this very old "Arrow Shooting Spell."
In fact, the Middle Ages saw a lot of use of the offensive spell known as the "Arrow Shooting Spell," which was particularly effective against Muggle forces. An arrow and bow are not required. The arrow will be sent at the enemy with the wizard's thoughts with a wave of the wand. The strength of the bow is comparable to that of regular strong bows.
Even horrific sequences where all the arrows are shot can be performed by powerful wizards.
Fewer people now employ this spell, though, as a result of the Secrecy Act and other laws and regulations, like the prohibition on wizards attacking Muggles.
It would be a ticket to Azkaban if an arrow flew by and shot the Muggle to death, therefore casting this spell against wizards is of little use.
After all, a wizard may easily overcome them with the Shield Spell or the Transfiguration Charm, even if you hurl 10,000 arrows at him. It is less efficient than utilizing the Sleeping Charm and Body Binding Charm.
Except when an arrow strikes the head. If a wizard loses an arm or a leg, a certain magic spell can restore them.
In order to show their support for their preferred team when watching a Quidditch match, wizards use the Arrow Shooting Spell for that occasion. But because it unintentionally blasted through the referee's nose, it was prohibited from using it ever again.
Chapter 74 "The Long Planned Attack"
October 31st, the day before Halloween.
Jerry witnessed Flitwick, the Charms professor, and Hagrid, who resembled a little giant, early in the morning as they used magic to decorate the Great Hall.
Hagrid placed magical candles one by one into the hollowed-out, enormous pumpkins, and Professor Flitwick used a levitation spell to elevate the jack-o-lanterns one at a time.
Jerry couldn't help but be awed as he observed the enormous pumpkins hovering above the Great Hall and realized how far behind professor-level magicians he actually was.
Professor Flitwick could simultaneously raise hundreds of jack-o-lanterns and maintain them in the air for days without any difficulty. While he used a levitation spell to hold a bus still for just two seconds.
He is already incredibly powerful, especially when compared to common young wizards of the same grade who are still utilizing the floating spell to make feathers float.
The breakfast is all pumpkin porridge, which he despises, therefore it's possible that many pumpkins were used to build jack-o-lanterns today.
Jerry really wanted to use the Transfiguration Charm to transform the pumpkin porridge into tofu soup, but there were many teachers in the Great Hall who were also eating and he could not use any magic at will.
Jerry read a magic book that he had taken from the library while perched on a chair in the Slytherin common room after obtaining some rest in the afternoon since the first grade of Slytherin only had class in the morning today.
It was about six o'clock in the evening when he looked at it.
"Jerry, the dinner is about to begin. You'll be late if you don't go."
When Daphne and Pansy came by the common room and noticed that Jerry was still there with no plans to leave and that the dinner party was less than ten minutes away, they reminded him right away.
Jerry cocked his head and gave a soft smile as he said, "It's okay, you guys go first. I don't like overly noisy environments, so wait until I finish reading the last two pages."
Daphne and Pansy were forced to leave the common room first when they saw this. He put down the magic book he was holding after ten minutes and checked the clock.
"Everyone ought to be in the Great Hall by this point because the dinner party is almost about to begin."
When Jerry got up and went back to the dorm, he took the anesthetic sniper rifle he had taken from the Room of Requirement the previous evening, wrapped it in a cloth, and discreetly left the Slytherin dorm.
He pressed the "Refreshing" and sprinted for the stairway leading to the basement.
The Slytherin dormitory, the potion class classroom, the head of Slytherin's office, and the Hufflepuff common room near the bottom of the Great Hall are the only remaining structures in the basement of Hogwarts. There are also numerous abandoned large classrooms, as well as storage rooms and kitchens.
There is just a short staircase adjacent to the opulent marble staircase if he wished to descend from the first floor to the basement, other from the unique secret path.
Jerry moved straight to the empty classroom nearest to the narrow stairway while holding the sniper rifle, leaned his ear against the wall, and started to wait quietly. The sound of footsteps coming down the stairs suddenly erupted from the tiny stairway hidden behind the wall around twenty minutes later.
From the first floor to the basement, someone is coming.
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Almost all of the professors and students, including the headmaster Dumbledore and the night watchman Filch, must be there at this point because the Halloween supper has already begun.
Professor Quirrell, who is going to release the troll to cause mayhem and go to the third floor to take the Sorcerer's Stone, is the only person who will enter the basement at this moment from the first floor.
Jerry picked up the sniper rifle, took careful steps, and approached the door once the footsteps had dispersed from the stairs.
Open the wooden door slightly and be able to see Quirrell's back via the reflection of the mirror. Quirrell was wearing a purple turban.
The fifth basement could be seen off in the distance as Professor Quirrell turned his back on him and moved along the basement corridor.
"That's right, it's here." When Jerry saw Quirrell's reflection in the mirror, he couldn't help but smile.
In actuality, he had been preparing for this move for quite some time. He truly wished Newt's suitcase from "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" had existed when he was in the real world.
So that he could have a secret base for himself.
How can he perform his heroic duties without having his own hidden base, especially since he doesn't want to be ruled by anybody or anything?
On the other hand, bringing a broomstick with him wherever he goes would be too inconvenient. He can spare himself a lot of anxiety with that kind of gadget.
However, his investigation and queries during this time revealed that obtaining a suitcase similar to Newt's is more difficult than you might have thought. You cannot purchase them from a regular seller, even if you have a large number of galleons.
Because the Extension Charm, a complex spell that can only be taught in fifth and sixth grade and whose usage is absolutely forbidden by the Ministry of Magic, is the magic mostly used in the creation of equipment like Newt's suitcase.
Magic has rules that must be followed. Because of its uniqueness, the Extension Charm, which can increase the space, cannot be utilized for private things. It can only be used to create unique things that have been approved by the appropriate Ministry of Magic (such as school luggage and family tents).
Wizards would therefore be unable to purchase similar goods in standard stores unless they broke the rules and manufactured them themselves.
But even if Jerry has learned the advanced spells through other means, it is difficult for him to learn them given his present level of magic proficiency, including the Extension Charm.
Even if it is learnable, considering the advanced magic required, it probably won't make up much room when cast. As a result, he paid attention to the wizards he had already spoken to because they might be in possession of such goods.
It's true that Hogwarts professors might possess them in private, but they might not always be there, making it highly challenging for him to steal them.
One person, though, stands out as an exception. Professor Quirrell was the instructor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. This professor, who formerly excelled as a Ravenclaw wizard, has amazing ability, especially given his fascination with dark magic.
He came across Voldemort's remnant soul, was enchanted by it, turned into a devoted Death Eater, and was even possessed by Voldemort's remnant soul while traveling to Albania.
After getting back to school, Professor Quirrell spent the entire day covering Voldemort's back with a purple turban and masking the rotting odor with garlic and other pungent substances.
He started to make up stories of meeting vampires and being terrified by witches, appearing to be a coward and bringing down everyone's guard against him.
This time, he took advantage that everyone was in the Great Hall, including the school's principal Dumbledore, and Filch.
He took the opportunity to enter the restricted area on the third floor in order to grab the stone that could help Voldemort be resurrected from his state. He wanted someone to come to the basement to release the troll, causing pandemonium.
Chapter 75 "Plans Can't Keep Up With The Changes"
Jerry was waiting for this opportunity.
The fact that Professor Quirrell was able to keep the truth from everyone and free the troll on the basement floor indicates that he now has access to an object that can store the troll. More subtly, Quirrell avoided everyone, which also provided Jerry with a chance.
The only issue is that Quirrell obviously possesses professor-level strength. Even if it is a sneak strike, Quirrell's present magical might makes it hard to defeat him and take the equipment from him.
Quirrell still carries Voldemort's soul on the back of his head as well. Voldemort can't do much right now because he is only a residual soul, but since he is Voldemort, who knows what awful tricks he has up his sleeve?
He desires the equipment but does not desire for him to perish. He had previously utilized magic to heal the soldiers, but just as he was about to lose up, he noticed the tranquilizer sniper rifle, which gave him newfound hope.
Although Quirrell and Voldemort are undoubtedly adept at avoiding magic assaults and must have a great deal of experience doing so, they almost surely lack this skill when it comes to using contemporary weaponry, and they are unaware of it.
The important detail is that the army's unique tranquilizer sniper weapon has a 1,000 meters range. He is capable of making covert attacks that his adversary cannot see.
In addition, Quirrell, a Death Eater, does not dare to act in Hogwarts. Because Hogwarts is Dumbledore's territory.
If it is successful, it might be possible to take some of Quirrell's personal belongings from the equipment in addition to the piece of equipment.
Jerry hastened out of the fifth classroom at the top of the stairs, swiftly fled in the opposite direction, and ambushed at a very good sniper spot he had discovered during the previous several days after spotting Quirrell's figure move into the fifth classroom.
Located 60 meters from the stairs in a corner, this sniper post also has a visual blind spot.
When someone goes upstairs, he will have his back entirely facing Jerry, allowing Jerry to lean on his back. If someone goes downstairs, he can see Jerry's position and Jerry can see the other person. The back of the target was the target of the sniper rifle.
He can offer him a sneak peek when Professor Quirrell releases the troll because he will undoubtedly return to the amphitheater on the first floor to relay the news there.
Jerry positioned the sniper rifle and started focusing through the sight on the direction of the stairs.
His accuracy shouldn't be too problematic given the "Refreshing" state and the fact that he has just rehearsed in the Room of Requirements several times.
—-
Professor Quirrell's back finally appeared in his scope after a ten-minute wait.
Jerry pulled the trigger with a firm press.
*pew*
The gun's muzzle blasted out a sniper bullet. It covered a distance of 60 meters in less than a second and struck Professor Quirrell in the behind without eliciting any response.
After freeing the enormous monster from the Sleeping Charm in the fifth classroom, Professor Quirrell was going to descend the stairs to the first floor's Great Hall.
He suddenly experienced numbness in his buttocks, followed by an overwhelming sense of sleepiness that he was unable to control. His body shook and he collapsed to the ground before he could continue.
Jerry didn't stop at all after a hit. With his rifle, he made a swift retreat. He then went into hiding in a neighboring abandoned classroom, concealing the sniper rifle in some place.
Although Quirrell had fainted, Voldemort had not, and Voldemort shouldn't have had much attack strength at this point anyhow, but it's best to be cautious in everything, so he chose not to walk up to search Quirrell at this time.
Jerry remained hidden inside the empty classroom while he silently observed the activity outside.
Five minutes later, the troll's scream and the sound of a large stick being used to crush the wooden door could be heard in the distance.
Jerry's strategy is fairly basic. He won't come forward immediately, rather he will shock Quirrell with a tranquilizer sniper rifle.
Despite being adept at battling enormous creatures, Quirrell cannot tame them. What would happen to the troll if he came upon an unconscious Professor Quirrell at this point?
He imagined the troll would be pleased to give the wizard a few blows to the head with his enormous stick as the wizard had stunned him with magic.
Voldemort's remaining soul will undoubtedly leave Hogwarts if Quirrell is murdered by the troll, at which point he can finally appear and seize Quirrell's suitcase.
Professor Quirrell, who had been put to sleep, was discovered by a Slytherin who had missed the dinner party because of his obsession with reading.
This should be pretty normal.
Dumbledore was at this moment still in the Great Hall, and he was not concerned about being found out. Wizards can retrace the magic a wand casts, but they don't have any investigative spell that can do the complete procedure.
Furthermore, Jerry employed a sniper rifle instead of any magic whatsoever in this stealthy strike. Jerry wonders whether it matters whether Quirrell's passing will influence how the plot develops in the future.
Dumbledore wanted to use the Sorcerer's Stone incident to train Harry. That's for their own personal business. Jerry simply wanted to get stronger on his own.
The plan is ideal, but it is always challenging to keep up with developments. He was calmly waiting for the unconscious Professor Quirrell to be slain by the troll in the abandoned classroom. When a recognizable scream abruptly prompted Jerry to briefly alter his plan.
"Why is Hermione here?" Jerry was stunned when he heard the scream.
There is a scene where Hermione hides in the women's restroom on the basement level and sobs furiously after Ron mocked her for not having any friends.
She was later discovered by the troll, who nearly murdered her. Harry and Ron showed up just in time, and the two of them managed to subdue the troll. But he evidently checked with Hermione while he was eating in the Great Hall at midday today.
Because Hermione had Jerry as a close friend, she was not as depressed as in the original book when Ron acted out in front of Hermione after she scolded him for using the Levitating Charm in the morning charm class.
He even had a heart-to-heart conversation with Hermione at lunchtime and comforted her in order to avoid accidents.
But now, why did Hermione appear on the basement floor again? What is the situation?
Jerry had to temporarily alter the plan due to Hermione's appearance, but if you think about it, this is actually not that awful. At the very least, it makes the scene seem more genuine, and this shot not only saved Hermione but also Professor Quirrell, giving him a new wave of popularity.
Chapter 76 "Professor Quirrell's Suitcase"
Jerry arranged his wizard robes before walking towards the stairs as if he had just exited the common area. The scene on the other side of the stairs likewise came into his view after turning the corner.
The troll was now positioned at the bottom of the steps. He slammed it left and right on the ground while carrying a large stick in his left hand and Professor Quirrell's ankle in his right palm like a toy.
Jerry was struck by how similar the appearance of the Hulk fighting with Loki in the Avengers was to this scene.
"Oooh, so unfortunate."
Jerry could not help but shed a brief tear as he saw Professor Quirrell's bloodied face and clouded eyes. Hermione screamed and retreated in panic as she collapsed to the ground on the stairs opposite the troll.
She was horrified by the troll and Professor Quirrell, whose face was stained with blood. In the end, Hermione is still a young girl without any practical combat experience and minimal combat talent, despite being a top student with extensive theoretical knowledge.
She is less effective than Harry and Ron in an unexpected and scary circumstance like the one they are in right now.
"Hermione, what is happening? How did Professor Quirrell get up in a troll's hand?" Jerry hurried to the stairs and asked a question to Hermione while pretending he didn't know anything.
When Hermione saw Jerry arrive, she eventually became calm, "I have no idea either. I just drank too much juice and needed to use the restroom, so I headed down to the basement. What I saw was that!"
"Huh? Is there isn't any restroom on the first floor? Why would you use the restroom down there?"
Even though Jerry struggled to speak, he swiftly pulled out his wand and said, "I'll hold him back. You should go the Great Hall and inform the professors about it here!"
Actually, he was unaware that Hermione's excuse for using the restroom was a lie. Because she didn't see Jerry at the long table in Slytherin at the dinner party and was concerned that something had happened to him, she simply wanted to go down to the basement to take a look.
She just wasn't prepared for the horrific spectacle of the troll carrying Professor Quirrell with his face covered in blood halfway down the stairs.
"I'm going to call the professor and the others over, so be careful, okay?" Hermione hurriedly got to her feet after hearing this, hurried upstairs, and headed towards the Great Hall.
A small, palm-sized bag that was being carried upside down by the troll in Professor Quirrell's wizard robe suddenly dropped to the ground with a "click" at this precise time.
When Jerry saw the box, his eyes glistened.
"Sleep!" A blue magic light was directed directly at the enormous beast by him using a finger of the wand in his hand.
A massive monster, a mythical creature that stands four meters tall, weighs a ton, and has only boogers in its head. The level of danger is listed as XXXX in the textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."
Jerry is obviously not particularly terrified of enormous monsters and is aware of their weaknesses because he has experience fighting stronger creatures like The Abomination.
Jerry moved forward to pick up Professor Quirrell after the troll was briefly stunned by a Sleeping Charm. While doing so, Jerry took advantage of the opportunity to pretend to be careless by kicking the suitcase that had fallen to the ground and sending it flying straight into the empty classroom next to the stairs.
He stopped attacking the troll and instead ran up the stairs to the first level while clinging to the wizard robe that belonged to the dying Professor Quirrell. Jerry hauled Professor Quirrell upstairs while his head slammed on the stairs.
In about seven or eight seconds, the troll woke up and was about to go up the stairs with a big stick, but he cast a Sleeping Charm again.
Jerry spotted Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall, and Madam Pomfrey running over as they dragged Professor Quirrell to the first level.
It turned out that Hermione had just now hurried into the Great Hall and yelled that a huge creature had just appeared in the cellar. Professor Quirrell was taken aback and was subsequently seized by the enormous beast.
Apparently, Jerry is attempting to protect Professor Quirrell from the troll. Dumbledore quickly dispatched Madam Pomfrey, Professor Snape, and Professor McGonagall.
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"Mr. Carmen, are you okay?" McGonagall looked at Jerry nervously.
Professor McGonagall places equal priority on the security of every young wizard, even though Jerry is not a Gryffindor.
"The troll is still on the first floor, and while I'm alright, I'm afraid my Sleeping Charm won't be able to stop him for more than a few seconds." Jerry hinted Quirrell, who was lying on the ground with his face covered in blood.
Snape gave Quirrell a skeptical look before telling Jerry in a somewhat complimentary tone, "Jerry, you did a great job. Go return to the Great Hall with Professor McGonagall first, and I'll go down and take care of that creature."
"Leave Professor Quirrell with me. I'll take care of him." As soon as Madam Pomfrey waved her wand toward the school's medical center, Professor Quirrell's body followed her thanks to her Locomotion Charm.
Similar to the Levitation Charm, the Locomotion Charm also enables items to move in response to the wizard's thoughts while being guided by their wand.
Naturally, unlike the Levitation Charm, which may be left alone after casting, the Locomotion Spell must continuously release its magic force and cannot be too far from the wizard, as this will make it hard to control it.
"Why are you alone in the basement, Mr. Carmen? Professor McGonagall enquired when returning to the Great Hall while harboring some reservations.
Jerry was well prepared for this inquiry as well, saying, "I was so absorbed in reading in the common room that I missed the start of the dinner party by the time I recognized it."
He had been reading in the common area this afternoon. Several young Slytherin wizards can sit there, and he also met Daphne and Pansy shortly before the dinner. McGonagall gave a nod. She had no reason to suspect anything, and she was just curious.
"Mr. Carmen, your performance earlier was excellent. Miss Granger and Professor Quirrell would be in danger if you hadn't valiantly held the troll back. I'll give Slytherin an extra ten points for your bravery."
Professor McGonagall has actually always been very impressed by Jerry. She immediately recognized Jerry as a Gryffindor candidate after witnessing him courageously defend the weak and bullied in the orphanage.
Because boldness is a Gryffindor's most valuable trait.
Unfortunately, she had not anticipated Jerry's placement in Slytherin following the sorting ceremony .
"I appreciate it, Professor McGonagall." Jerry answered by smiling.
Even though Snape had been quite kind to Harry, he had to agree that Professor McGonagall was a shining example of justice and fairness among all the professors at Hogwarts.
"Huh?"
After following Professor McGonagall into the Great Hall, he noticed that nobody else was there but Hermione, some Slytherin wizard, Professor Flitwick, the head of Ravenclaw, and Madam Sprout, the head of Hufflepuff. Jerry exhaled a sigh of relief as well when Dumbledore wasn't present.
Upon reflection, the young wizards from the other houses ought to have all gone back to their dorms under the supervision of the prefects. Dumbledore probably went to look his Sorcerer's Stone, which is highly likely.
Despite a minor accident in the plan, the outcome is still favorable. Dumbledore is perhaps the lone exception. It would be quite problematic if Dumbledore used Legilimency on him.
The likelihood, in his opinion, is not particularly high.
Chapter 77 "The Space in the Suitcase"
As long as Jerry doesn't have any classes during the period, he will primarily spend time in the library.
He finally found the pertinent introduction in a book titled "About Legilimens and Legilimency Spell" After scouring a number of magic books.
Legilimency Spell doesn't even appear in Hogwarts' seven-year teaching materials because it is a rather advanced and dangerous spell. Even in the school library, there are no specific teaching strategies—only pertinent introductions.
Of course, one could exist in the prohibited area, but he hasn't been there and isn't aware of it. He discovered that Legilimency can be divided into two types: Legilimens and Legilimency Spell, thanks to the book "About Legilimens and Legilimency Spell."
Legilimens were wizards endowed with Legilimency from birth. Which implies that they are born with the ability to read people's minds and don't need to learn. Just because of its tremendous mental force, this form of innate Legilimency seems to be difficult to manage. It will hurt a lot if there are a lot of people nearby.
The American wizard Queenie Goldstein from "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is how Jerry envisions it.
Even wizards can learn the Legilimency Spell, which was long ago specifically researched and created by Legilimens by researching their own Legilimency aptitude.
You can read someone else's thoughts at this time, and you can even read someone else's memory along the road, as long as you stare into their eyes and sing the mantra of Legilimency.
A master of Legilimency is a wizard who has mastered the art of reciting spells and practicing Legilimency to a very high level. Similar to Snape, Voldemort, and Dumbledore. They don't require spells, and they only need to gaze at you to understand what's on your mind.
Learn the antithesis of this form of Legilimency, which is Occlumency, if you wish to combat it successfully.
Another option is to avoid making eye contact with him and divert your attention to anything else, which will prevent the other party from successfully invading your memory. However, the book doesn't specify what effect this will have.
Jerry believed there should still be some repercussions. Otherwise, Dumbledore wouldn't be able to see all of Voldemort's faults committed while attending school back then.
"Jerry, are you all right?"
After seeing Jerry safely accompany Professor McGonagall back, Hermione rushed over to give him a bear hug. The current situation was too frightful. Finally, she felt pleased to see that her best buddy was unharmed.
All of the Gryffindors now followed the prefect back to the common area, but she remained by herself out of concern for Jerry's safety.
This wasn't first permitted, but Hermione served as both the messenger and an eyewitness. Professor Flitwick, who remained, agreed that she would need to go into great detail later on when recounting the entire episode.
"I'm good. Just that Professor Quirrell was taken away by Madam Pomfrey for treatment after suffering grievous injuries." After briefly stopping, Jerry grinned and gave Hermione a shoulder pat.
When Daphne in the Slytherin row noticed this, she quickly pouted and snorted on the other side. Snape entered the Great Hall at the same time. Obviously, dealing with a huge monster doesn't require much work for a wizard of his caliber.
Finding out how the troll got into Hogwarts Castle and where it came from in the basement is what matters most.
Jerry and Hermione didn't know how the troll appeared on the bottom floor, the four professors learned after a thorough investigation.
Jerry didn't show up until Hermione's screams caused him to emerge from the common area on the first floor of the dungeon, when she encountered the troll, Professor Quirrell, and Jerry.
They need to ask Professor Quirrell, who made the initial contact with the troll, if they want to find out what is going on. But before they can ask him, we have to wait for Madam Pomfrey to stabilize Professor Quirrell's injuries.
In truth, Jerry purposefully avoided meeting Snape's eyes when responding to the question in order to prevent Snape from using Legilimency on himself. He even activated the "Refreshing," which made his brain repeat his own words by shooing away distracting thoughts.
He unintentionally noticed Snape's reaction, which indicated that he didn't use Legilimency Spells on him.
The sniper rifle was only now concealed, and someone of quality should not casually look into other people's minds.
Professor McGonagall once more declared that he would award Jerry 10 points after hearing Jerry and Hermione's words, which caused all the young wizards in Slytherin to applaud. Jerry was taken aback when Snape unexpectedly gave Hermione three extra points.
The explanation is that Hermione should be rewarded for her prompt communication with the instructors about what occurred on the lower floor.
After everything was finished, Hermione was personally sent back to the Gryffindor common room by Professor McGonagall, and Snape brought the young Slytherin wizards back to the Slytherin common room as well.
To check if any further trolls had entered the castle, Professors Flitwick and Sprout patrolled it.
Jerry gently rose from his bed around midnight and left the room. He collected the tranquilizer sniper rifle and the little suitcase that had fallen from Professor Quirrell's wizard robe from the two classrooms.
He turned on "Refreshing" and carefully made his way to the Room of Requirements on the eighth floor.
He encountered Mrs. Norris, who was on patrol, during that time. However, Mrs. Norris did not bother him while under the influence of catnip powder.
He arrived at the Room of Requirements.
Jerry removed the small, palm-sized suitcase with some anticipation and cautiously opened it after putting the tranquilizer sniper rifle back behind the wizard's chest.
"It's actually alchemically created magic equipment."
He appeared to hoist a cloud in the sky while holding the suitcase in front of his eyes through the palm-sized suitcase. He could see an open area the size of a football field through the break in the cloud, and there was a typical small villa there.
"How do you fit into such a tight space?" Jerry felt a little stuck after taking a look at the palm-sized hole and at the shape of his own body.
But when you stop to think about it, his size doesn't appear to be a major concern, does it? After all, Professor Quirrell can extricate a three to four-meter-tall giant from such a small hole, don't you think?
Jerry emulated how Newt entered the world of the suitcases in the film by setting the opened case on the ground, extending his foot in that direction, and then imagining that he wanted to enter as well.
His foot actually protruded into the space inside the suitcase, and sure enough, a spatial fluctuation appeared above the entrance.
At the box's entrance was a ladder that was about eight or nine meters long. He walked onto the ladder after one of his feet had entered.
He firmly stood on the ladder and then raised his other foot outside, extending it into the space of the luggage as well.
The palm-sized bag was the only thing left on the floor of the Room of Requirement after he quickly descended the ladder and vanished entirely inside it.
Chapter 78 "Three Unforgiveable Curses"
Jerry quickly stepped his foot into the supple, lush lawn next to the ladder.
"This is amazing." he was in awe as he carefully examined the area inside the suitcase.
The entire area in the suitcase is illuminated by a bright sphere that is perched above it. It is said to be a combination of a magic item generated by magic and a lighting spell to create a miniature sun.
A little area was specifically built, and in addition to a lush lawn on the ground, several rare herbs were planted there. While some of them he is utterly unaware of, others he has seen in "Thousand Wonderful Herbs and Mushrooms."
The water in the reservoir next to the lodge is clear and has a bottomed out. There were some trees planted nearby, and the entire area had the appearance of a tiny villa with a huge courtyard.
This is a fairly typical classical British villa in the wizarding world, with some Victorian design, as you enter the villa along the lush grass.
As you approach the home along the beautiful grass, you will notice that it is a fairly typical classical British villa in the wizarding world with some Victorian style. Professor Quirrell is undoubtedly a wealthy wizard.
Additionally, some magic brews that Jerry knew about or was unaware of have undergone refinement. It appears that Professor Quirrell has only modest proficiency with potions, despite the fact that he is not a master of them. Wizards who enjoy studying black magic won't need as much potion.
Three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom make up most of the second level.
A motherlode of Galleons was located by Jerry after a thorough search in Professor Quirrell's vault on the second floor, where he also found a note from the professor stating that he was studying dark magic.
Jerry was especially astonished by one of them, the fact that Professor Quirrell detailed his encounter with three unforgivable curses in this note. Imperius Curse, Cruciatus Curse, and Killing Curse.
In addition, there are some powerful curses that are very challenging to control as well as some uncommon curses. Jerry has never been concerned about money in the real world because he can easily make money thanks to his magic skills.
But everyone will be magical in the realm of wizards. He is also a novice wizard. It is a little challenging for him to get many Galleons. He had considered employing some resources and financial tools to generate income.
However, he is not highly skilled in these areas, and his age, time, and strength are not yet capable for him to do so in many situations. His primary concern right now, as a first-year wizard, is learning magic, and he can't do that without skipping school.
Later, he considered the eight-eyed giant spider of the Forbidden Forest and its venom, which is a priceless item that cost 100 Galleons for only one pint.
However, he considers that it has been momentarily forgotten given that the eight-eyed giant spiders' level of danger is designated as XXXX in the textbook "Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them" and their abundance.
Harry and Ron highlighted the siege of countless eight-eyed enormous spiders without causing any harm, because they were the main characters of the film.
The amount of threat at XXXX, yet on par with the fire dragon, illustrates the difficulty the elite wizard faces on his own. He is essentially over if he's not really careful enough when facing them.
Even though they are not as powerful as fire dragons, eight-eyed gigantic spiders have intelligence comparable to that of humans, are sociable creatures, and their venom is extremely lethal. Jerry's discovery of a thousand gold pieces in Professor Quirrell's safe is still highly beneficial.
Of course, Professor Quirrell's notes are much more precious than a thousand Galleons and other possessions.
The three Unforgivable Curses, additional magic, such as fire spells, and Professor Quirrell's skill with these advanced spells make this something that Jerry couldn't just buy, but it is not impossible to earn if Jerry is prepared to put in the effort.
With the help of Professor Quirrell's notes, he had the conviction that even in the absence of a mentor, he could spend a lot of time "Refreshing" his way to mastery.
Using the Cruciatus Curse to torture people, the Imperius Curse to seize control of the mind, the Killing Curse to kill people, and some other magic as well. His magic power must unquestionably increase after studying these four dark arts.
He might just need to deploy a Cruciatus Curse to deal with The Abomination the next time he encounters him.
"Well, this is definitely a success."
The tiny suitcase was placed in the bag after leaving and returning from the Room of Requirements. Jerry believed that, despite the risks and adjustments, his plan to attack Professor Quirrell this time was well worth it.
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After Halloween, everyone learned that their Defense Against Dark Arts teacher had been attacked by a monster and had suffered significant injuries, but had somehow survived thanks to Jerry Carmen, a first-year Slytherin student.
As a result, in addition to the famous Harry Potter of this year's first grade, all of Hogwarts' wizards are now aware that Jerry Carmen is a very gifted young wizard.
Jerry Carmen's name also progressively gained recognition among other senior wizards as opposed to just the original first-year freshman. Even if they are unaware of Jerry Carmen's identity, at least they are aware of his name.
Thus, November has arrived in time.
November arrived, and the temperature dropped dramatically. The Black Lake is as icy and brittle as quenching steel, and the mountains surrounding the school are coated in snow and ice. There is snow on the ground every morning.
Jerry was also busily studying magic information at this time. He spent most of the day searching the library for various materials in addition to class and dinner.
Alternately, ask Snape about any magical concepts he doesn't understand and talk to Hermione about Extension Charms and Curses.
He sneaked into the villa at night to work on his dark magic. Periodically, he will also go in the suitcase to try to decipher some of the magic formulas located in the library before returning to practice.
In conclusion, Jerry believes that every day has been incredibly gratifying and that he is constantly learning new things, improving, and strengthening. Everything is excellent, with the exception of the red stars' incredible speed consumption.
However, he had amassed more than 50,000 red stars before arriving at this time. He should have enough to last him till the end of this semester, even if he uses it a lot.
Chapter 79 "The Quidditch Match"
Saturday morning.
Jerry entered the Great Hall as usual, sporting a green and white Slytherin scarf. His eyes lit up as he walked through the door, and the smoky aroma of grilled sausages filled his nostrils.
His favorite breakfast item at Hogwarts is this grilled sausage, partly because it contains a substantial amount of meat. He frequently employs the "Refreshing" ability, which depletes both his body's energy and red stars.
To augment the energy he consumes daily, he aspires to be able to eat meat and drink high-sugar foods and beverages every day. If other young wizards have closely watched Jerry while he eats, they will actually see that he makes an effort to keep a graceful stance.
He may consume three times as much food per meal as an average adult. Even Goyle and Crabbe, who never stop eating, consume considerably less food than Jerry does. Jerry will always be the last person to leave the dinner table because of this
"Will you watch the Quidditch game at noon, Jerry?" Daphne, who was sitting across from Jerry, asked him abruptly just as he had settled down but hadn't had time to grab a large sausage.
"Of course, Slytherin versus Gryffindor is the matchup for today." Jerry answered with a smile.
In fact, given his personality, he might as well learn the three Unforgivable Curses if he had to spend half a day watching a group of teenage wizards play ball while riding broomsticks. He received the three Unforgivable Curses a week ago, but he has yet to figure out how to cast them.
But he can't do that right now. He is now a Seeker for the Slytherin team. He needs to play because the Slytherin team is one of the two houses competing today.
Furthermore, Snape provided Jerry with the promised newest Nimbus 2000 just two days after he joined the Slytherin team.
Additionally, if Snape hadn't assisted him in clearing up a number of his misgivings during this time, his growth with magic not have been as rapid.
"This little flag here represents our Slytherin for you. We can all hoist the little flag in support of Slytherin together!"
When Daphne learned that Jerry was about to attend the game, she hurriedly pulled the tiny green flag she had earlier made from below and delivered it to him while her eyes were on fire.
In fact, it is unlikely that any young wizards would not attend in a situation like this where teams from their own houses are competing. Daphne nevertheless contacted Jerry in beforehand.
The most important thing is Jerry performing as usual. Jerry is quite good in the eyes of all the Slytherin wizards. He is courteous to everyone and excels in practically all areas. He is just perfect to them.
Jerry's only issue is that his lone wolf persona never engaged in group events organized exclusively by Slytherin wizards. As long as Jerry is visible, he is undoubtedly reading or when he needs to nap during class.
It's simply that the scene varies, sometimes it takes place in the common room, sometimes on the grass by the Black Lake as the sun sets, and in many other places he would be alone.
Jerry doesn't appear to have any hobbies outside of studying. However, it was also because of this that many Slytherins, including Draco, who was somewhat dissatisfied with Jerry, had a deep admiration for him.
Daphne was also made to believe that Jerry might not watch the Slytherin Quidditch game as a result of this.
"Thank you, Daphne." Jerry was momentarily surprised.
The little green flag was then taken over by him. He won't be able to use this little flag because he will eventually go straight to the game. He made a commitment to Marcus to keep his role as a Slytherin's Seeker a secret, and it was challenging to explain anything to her.
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Nearly all of the professors and young wizards arrived at the Quidditch pitch at eleven in the morning.
Wizards from four houses stood with clear banners on the stands in the stadium's east, west, north, south, and north directions. Each of them donned a scarf from their own house.
Gryffindor's colors are red and yellow; red symbolizes fire and valor.
Slytherin is white and green; green stands to symbolize water.
Hufflepuffs are black and yellow; yellow stands for the earth and is a kind-hearted color.
The colors of Ravenclaw are blue and white; blue is a representation of air and wisdom.
Some of the stands were raised into the air with a strong Levitation Spell at this time to prevent the wizards from being unable to see the scene of the game well, but many of them still brought binoculars.
There are a few wooden towers that are a little bit taller than typical stands in the center of the stands. Professors from the school, commentators, and several non-school wizards who traveled to Hogsmeade to witness the game are all seated in these towers.
"What are you trying to find?" Pansy observed Daphne circling in the Slytherin stands, seemingly looking for someone.
"Jerry, why hasn't he arrived yet? He said he would come over to watch the game when he was having breakfast in the morning." Daphne's grimace was unavoidable. She wants to join Jerry in supporting the Slytherin team.
Pansy laughed while covering her mouth, "Jerry? As if you don't know him. Maybe he was reading a book and then lost track of time. Did you forget about the previous Halloween dinner? Don't worry. A Quidditch match often lasts two to three hours, and he will arrive before it's over."
"Okay, then." When Daphne heard this, she could only nod her head in agreement and look toward the center of the match.
At the same moment, Jerry stood calmly in front of the exit in the Slytherin dressing room after changing into a green Quidditch robe.
"Jerry, as long as you can perform at the same level as last time, try not to get too anxious. No, we can win with certainty if you play at a level that is a tenth of what you did the last time." Marcus reassured Jerry apprehensively from the side.
Marcus was astonished by Jerry's performance the last time, but he understood that there was still a distinction to be made between private training and actual competition on the field.
Since there are so many people watching in the actual arena, it is easy for the level to decrease quickly or for the competitor to get too nervous about competing.
Jerry is only a first-year freshman. Marcus is a little concerned about Jerry despite the fact that he has a lot of talent because he has never played a game. Particularly considering Jerry has never taken part in their training.
"Captain, you appear more anxious than I do. I won't let you down, so don't worry." Jerry raised an eyebrow and gave Marcus a comforting glance.
He can't afford to stay here for more than two or three hours. He needs to finish the game early and return to magic study as soon as possible is the proper course of action for him.
Chapter 80 "The Fastest Quidditch Match in History"
In a Quidditch match, there are seven players: three Chasers, two Beaters, a Keeper, and a Seeker.
To score a goal and receive ten points, three of the Chasers must play the Quaffle and throw it into the opponent's goal.
The two Beaters are in charge of escorting the players on their side and throwing the incredibly aggressive Bludgers into the air. It would be even better to hit the ball in the direction of the opponent with the correct technique.
The Keeper's job is to protect the net and keep the other team's players from putting the Quaffle through their own three scoring hoops.
The Seeker plays the most significant role. They are in charge of getting the Golden Snitch. The game is over once he has captured the Golden Snitch, and they will receive a total of 150 points.
Therefore, in the normal case, the team whose Seeker captures the Golden Snitch first effectively wins.
After all, a gap of 150 points cannot be beaten even though the enemy had tremendous skills in normal scoring.
But, the Golden Snitch is challenging to catch. The duel has occasionally been tragically prolonged by the failure of the Seekers on either side to capture the Golden Snitch in the past.
Because Gryffindor's Seekers were weaker than their own Seekers in the past, Slytherin was able to defeat them. Every time, the Golden Snitch was initially caught by their Seekers.
In truth, before Slytherin's Seeker caught the Snitch, Gryffindor always had a higher score than Slytherin, but the difference was never as great as it is now.
You should be aware that Gryffindor has incredibly strong Beaters and Chasers, particularly the team's captain Charlie Weasley, who just graduated last year.
Charlie Weasley allegedly turned down an invitation from the British Quidditch squad after graduating.
This game against Gryffindor will be in jeopardy if Jerry is unable to perform perfectly, leading to the opposing Seeker catching the Golden Snitch first. In the hands of his present captain, the seven years of victory over those heedless Gryffindors will come to an end.
Marcus is more anxious than Jerry himself for the same reason.
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"Now, let's open the doors and let the players from both teams in!" At this point, Gryffindor third-year wizard Lee Jordan made an announcement while commentating on a Quidditch match.
His voice grew quieter, and the young wizards outside started to yell together.
"Okay, here we go! Good luck to everyone!"
Jerry, who was riding the Nimbus 2000, and the remaining six team members flew out first after Marcus launched off on his broomstick.
The Gryffindor team, decked out in brilliant red Quidditch robes, and the Slytherin team, decked out in dark green robes, rapidly took off from opposite ends of the Quidditch pitch.
When Ms. Hooch was already standing in the middle of the pitch, he waved his hands coquettishly in the air before slowly descending on both sides of her. The tension in the situation abruptly rose to a peak.
"Gryffindor!"
"Slytherin!"
One after another, the yells grew louder and louder. However, it is clear that the voice of support for Gryffindor is much louder than the voice of support for Slytherin. The courageous and passionate Gryffindor is in no way more popular than the haughty and disdainful Slytherin.
As a result, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw supported Gryffindor apart from their respective houses. But something wasn't right when they closely examined the athletes on both sides of the pitch.
In other words, the Slytherin team's Seeker is not the same Terrence Higgs who hasn't changed in four years, but rather a fresh face who clearly resembles a first or second-year wizard.
"That is Jerry! How did he get to be the Seeker for the Slytherin team?" Daphne and all the Slytherin wizards simultaneously let out a collective astonishment in the Slytherin stands at this point.
Hermione, Harry, and Ron, who were also on the Gryffindor side and knew Jerry, also exclaimed in wonder.
"Jerry! Jerry ended up being the Seeker! Hermione, did you know that Jerry became a Seeker in his first year?"
"I don't know, but that should be impossible. He spends every weekend reading with me in the library but has never attended a training session at the Quidditch field!" Hermione shook her head in shock when she heard Harry and Ron's question.
"Who can tell me the name of this new Seeker? Oh, Merlin's beard, we discovered out that Slytherin truly changed their Seeker. They bravely used a new Seeker." The voice of commentator Lee Jordan could now be heard coming from the tower stand once more.
"What? his name is Jerry Carmen? Isn't he the Jerry that rescued Professor Quirrell from the troll? But if I'm not mistaken, he's still supposed to be a first-year freshman. Is Slytherin's brazen and arrogant usage of first-year students just that, or is there a unique reason behind it? Let's wait and find out!"
All the young wizards understood after hearing Lee Jordan's explanation that this new Seeker was the first-year Slytherin who had rescued Professor Quirrell from a troll on Halloween a week prior.
Not all of them had seen Jerry. They had only heard of him before. He was now well-known to everyone at Hogwarts, including the wizards in Hogsmeade.
However, at this point, most people are not very hopeful about utilizing a freshman as the most significant Seeker in place of Terrence Higgs, who has five years of expertise. Most of them frowned, especially the senior wizards of Slytherin.
"Play hard for a while, we'll win this game." said Wood from the Gryffindor team to the players in a voice even more giddy than usual.
"Now, I want a nice fair game, all of you"
Ms. Hooch had a broom and a silver whistle in each hand. She cast a quick glance at the two teams, particularly Marcus, the Slytherin leader. Because he frequently utilized his size and muscle to commit fouls in previous games.
She finished her sentence and blew loudly into the silver whistle. All of the players from the two sides immediately ascended into the air.
"What a Chaser that girl is, and she's pretty charming. Angelina Johnson of Gryffindor snatched the Quaffle right away." Lee Jordan's commentary started again once more.
"The Golden Snitch was released. Merlin's beard, it vanished in an instant because of its swiftness. Oh, our Slytherin began searching for the ball. Did he discover the Golden Snitch?"
"Oh, Merlin's underpants, what did I just see? I must be dreaming. How could it be? Slytherin's new Seeker Jerry, he caught… caught… caught the Snitch!"
"It has been less than a minute since the Golden Snitch was released. This is probably the fastest game in Quidditch history!"