Chapter 81 "Christmas Eve"
In fact, the Nimbus 2000's flying speed is not equivalent to that of regular broomsticks. This time Jerry caught the Golden Snitch faster than when he bet with Marcus and others before.
Only the size of a walnut, the Golden Snitch exhibits signs of self-awareness. In particular, it excels in dodging. Although the broomstick's speed can catch up, the Seeker's physical condition isn't much better than that of the average person, making it challenging to catch.
Jerry's five senses were substantially improved and his body control was at the level of a martial arts expert when he turned on "Refreshing."
Jerry reached out to grab the Golden Snitch, which is the size of a walnut, just as an ancient master of martial arts could capture flying insects with chopsticks. Naturally, it was not a challenging assignment.
The only thing that kept him pulled out throughout the entire match was the broomstick's speed. Seeing Jerry landing in front of Ms. Hooch after grabbing the Golden Snitch. The entire stadium had the impression that something had been put on hold at this precise moment.
Angelina, who had just retrieved the Quaffle, halted her movement. The young wizards in the stadium and the two Quidditch teams were taken aback.
Jerry handed up the Golden Snitch, and even the referee was surprised for ten seconds before she realized been given the Golden Snitch. Ms. Hooch stretched out and shouted after making sure it was the Golden Snitch that had been used in the match.
"Slytherin wins!" Upon observing Ms. Hooch's signal, Lee Jordan on the commentary stand announced the game's outcome.
"Slytherin! Slytherin! Slytherin!"
"Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!"
The instant Lee Jordan began to speak, it was as if the start button had been reset, and the Slytherin young wizards loudly applauded as the entire stadium fell to its knees. Beginning with a loud "Slytherin" yell and ending with a loud "Jerry" yell.
It's not that Slytherin hasn't won the match or the Quidditch Cup. It's only that there has never been a match won with such speed, precision, and legendary moments.
The entire game lasted less than two minutes, and it only took a minute for the Golden Snitch to be caught after it was released.
This merely shattered the Hogwarts Quidditch record and even the record for all of Quidditch's recorded history. How could it not excite and inspire all the wizards in Slytherin?
Marcus and the other Slytherin Quidditch players all flew to the ground, dropped the broomstick in their hands, and then leaped forward to pick up Jerry and fling him into the air repeatedly while cheering.
Even though they had made some preparations for today's outcome following Jerry's performance from the previous performance, when the actual outcome occurred, they were not much more at ease than those young wizards on the audience stage at the time.
They understood that for the next seven years, the Slytherin team would not face any competition as long as Jerry persisted. The only thing they would think about is that they'll eventually play on the field lazily.
As a result, Jerry's name became well known throughout Hogwarts and even among the wizards of Hogsmeade as the first Quidditch game of the year came to a perfect conclusion.
The strongest Seeker in history, Jerry, was born.
Jerry, on the other hand, was remarkably composed. He was considering ending the game early so that he could return to studying magic sooner.
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Jerry noticed that in the days that followed the initial Quidditch match, people seemed to be more interested in him.
When they ran across him at school, wizards from all four houses, not just Slytherin, would grin and say hello. Some young wizards even gave him a number of nicknames.
For instance, "Legend of The Quidditch Game," "Quick Jay," "King of the Ball," "Golden Snitch Buster," and so on.
Of course, Jerry will be somewhat influenced by this. He will have some benefits in several areas because of his notoriety and popularity, and generally it is still pretty good. However, he also learned about a less-than-ideal issue around this time.
In other words, while spending time in the real world is prohibited, his physical development is not. He seemed to have gotten bigger. This also implies that his body and age will advance more quickly than those of his peers in either world when he switches between the two.
In the same way, if he spent seven or eight years in this world before returning to the other one, he would transform instantly, going from being an 11-year-old child to an adult who was 18 years old in the main world.
It is almost impossible to keep his identity a secret in this way.
When he first emerged in a place where wizards congregated, a bright young man like him was already quite noticeable and may have come into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s view. He probably didn't confirm it because he had already deceived them by speaking to them in Chinese.
When he was in middle school, he intended to maintain a low profile in order to lessen the likelihood that he would be discovered, and when he became older and stronger, he would obviously stop being afraid.
However, it is challenging to conceal it if his body has undergone significant modifications.
Obviously, this is hardly the most problematic issue. Because of magic and potions, he might be able to find a solution to this issue.
His greatest source of embarrassment was the problem of lifespan.
Even though a wizard often lives longer than the average person, their longevity doesn't increase significantly. He always moves back and forth in this way, and he will continue to visit other worlds even if the panel opens more in the future.
If this keeps on, it would seem like his peers in the real world have just entered adulthood while his life expectancy is almost over. He started debating whether it would be worth the risk to acquire the magic necessary to concoct a longevity potion at this point.
Even if the Sorcerer's Stone's longevity has many drawbacks, at least he can live forever. He has more time to consider various options the longer he lives.
Under Dumbledore's control, taking the Sorcerer's Stone is not an easy task. He can only move forward in this fashion one step at a time, and perhaps there will be a better solution in the future.
As a result, it wasn't long before it was mid-December, and Hogwarts' exterior was as heavily snow-covered and fully frozen.
The first semester at Hogwarts will end a week before Christmas, and the second semester will begin in early January. Christmas is quickly approaching.
Wizards have the option of spending Christmas at Hogwarts or returning home. Jerry has updated his name on the school's list throughout the past week. He obviously did not spend Christmas at the orphanage, as he had his own unique plans.
Chapter 82 "Breaking Into The Library at Night"
"Jerry, hold on a second. We need to ask you a question."
Jerry was ready to go to the library on Saturday morning with Hermione to read a book as usual when Harry and Ron stopped him. Jerry had just completed breakfast.
"What's going on?" Jerry sat down with interest.
"Jerry, do you still recall the event when we unintentionally entered the prohibited area on the third floor?" They said to him on the side.
"Of course, I recall that you also mentioned there was a large three-headed dog watching over something significant." Jerry nodded. He had planned to visit the Response Room that day, but due to the accident, he was forced to go back.
"Harry claimed that something significant Dumbledore had hidden inside, and that was connected to a wizard by the name of Nicholas Flamel was about to be stolen. Have you seen this guy while reading in the library?" Hermione carried on.
Harry actually questioned Hermione first because she frequently presents herself as an expert, but Hermione had never noticed this name in the library book.
She suggested asking Jerry because she was aware that he read more books than she did and that their reading preferences differed. As it turned out, Jerry was also aware of their plan to go to the third floor.
"The Sorcerer's Stone's creator, Nicholas Flamel? the six or seven-hundred-year-old alchemist?"
When Jerry's heart began to race, he halted and instead turned to Harry and inquired, "Who is it that person that wanted to steal something from the forbidden area on the third floor?"
"Well, I'm honestly not sure yet, but he's probably the one who released the troll on Halloween." Harry retorted with a hint of deception in his eyes.
Jerry narrowed his eyes and assumed that Harry was about to mention Snape, the head professor of Slytherin, but since Jerry is a Slytherin, Harry chose not to say it.
He was a little perplexed, because his presence disrupted both the Quidditch and Halloween events. How did Harry again pick on Snape?
After some consideration, he concluded that Dumbledore most likely carried out some covert training for Harry, as a result of which this incident occurred. No matter how Jerry's actions alter the course of the plot, if Dumbledore wishes to instruct Harry, he will direct Harry to the third-floor prohibited area.
"How did you learn that Nicholas Flamel was related to the third floor restricted area?" Jerry re-asked for confirmation.
This time, Ron provided the initial response, "While you and Hermione were in the library reading. Hagrid sneaked a word to Harry and me after we arrived to play at his hut. The three-headed dog was actually Fluffy, a pet owned by Hagrid who lent Dumbledore the animal to watch over that priceless item."
Harry immediately agreed and nodded, saying, "Unfortunately, he didn't tell us what that item was, no matter how we asked him later."
"That is the case. According to what I've heard, Mr. Hagrid's hut is fascinating. Can you take me there to join the next time you have time?" Jerry smiled and nodded once more.
"Of course, Hagrid is a wonderful person. He enjoys playing with us a lot. Do you recognize Nicholas Flamel, Jerry?" Harry was growing irritable.
"Nah."
Jerry remarked while turning to stare at Harry and Ron with a dejected expression, "But I know where to discover information about this individual."
"Where?" Ron and Harry once more had optimism.
Jerry grinned, "Given that neither Hermione nor I am familiar with Nicholas Flamel. Consequently, the introduction to this wizard cannot be located in the main part of the library."
"Do you mean?"
When she heard the remarks, Hermione on the side appeared to be considering something before turning her head to stare at Jerry in shock.
"Yes, you guessed right, it's there." Jerry made an expression.
"Where are you talking about?" Harry and Ron asked in a hurry while scratching their brains.
"The restricted area of the library!" Hermione and Jerry agreed, and both spoke.
"Restricted area! Yes, why hadn't we thought about that?"
When Harry and Ron instantly exclaimed, they knew in their hearts that if they couldn't find it in the common area, they would have to search the restricted section.
"Jerry, you can only borrow one book at a time and enter the restricted area with a note that has been signed by the professor. We cannot borrow books from the restricted area." Hermione's little brow furrowed again.
Jerry indicated to the three to approach by pressing his head and then looking to the left and right. "Why don't we simply sneak over there at night?"
"What?!" Hermione, Ron, and Harry all exchanged shocked looks with Jerry.
They saw Jerry as the ideal student—elegant, polite, getting good marks, the strongest Seeker who broke the Quidditch record, and more—with all the perks.
It was impossible for them to remain unaffected by Jerry's suggestion to break the rules and go to the library's restricted area after hours.
It's as if the best student in the entire school—the one who earned the respect of all the teachers—had drawn you aside one day to suggest to all of them by skipping a class together.
Jerry laughed as he observed this and remarked, "Actually, there's no need to act shocked. At eleven or twelve in the evening, I frequently hang out in the castle. Don't worry. This is just a simple hobby of mine. Filch and Mrs. Norris won't catch me since I have a unique method for doing so."
If he was right, there was a secret potion recipe and method of preparation contained in what appeared to be a magic book named "Powerful Potion" in the library's restricted area.
It would be impossible for him to enter the restricted area of the library by himself, but the risk would be much reduced if Harry took responsibility.
"It's very risky. If we are found, we'll all be kicked out!" Hermione cast her vote against it right away. It was clear that she disapproved of this infraction of the rules.
"We won't get caught!" Ron believed that breaking into the library at night was so awesome.
"Hermione, don't you want to know who Nicholas Flamel truly is and what precisely he and Dumbledore put on the third floor?" Harry urged Hermione.
"Regarding that…" Hermione began to hesitate.
"Hermione, trust me, I won't allow you to get caught." Jerry said as he added one last shot at this moment.
"Okay, but just for this one time." After hearing the reassurance from the most dependable Jerry, Hermione nodded slowly.
Hermione may appear to be a touch stiff and dogmatic, similar to Professor McGonagall, but joining Gryffindor reveals that she still has a deep-seated need for this kind of adventure. In actuality, Hermione started a lot of prohibited activities during the later part of the original work.
Chapter 83 "Basics of Alchemy"
Twelve o'clock at night.
Jerry entered the castle's eighth floor by sneakily leaving the Slytherin dormitory, skillfully avoiding the monitoring Filch, and using catnip powder to take down Mrs. Norris.
Instead of heading to the Room of Requirements today, he arrived at the Gryffindor common room door and stood in front of the Fat Lady's portrait.
"Let's go to the library now," Jerry waved to Harry, Hermione, and Ron in a low voice as they emerged from the portrait and then took the lead on the stairs.
The three were shocked to see Mrs. Norris sitting on the ground and leaning on the stairs as they passed the sixth floor, which nearly caused them to turn around and want to flee. They were aware of Mrs. Norris' behavior.
"She usually has to lie here for two or three hours before getting back to normal, so don't worry, everything will be fine."
After hearing Jerry's statements, the three of them gave Mrs. Norris a quick glance before she went back to her previous state of being drowsy and seemingly daydreaming.
Jerry abruptly stopped as he made his way to the second floor once the four of them reached the third floor.
He turned on "Refreshing," felt the vacant room next to him, caught someone's eye, and smelled the same scent in his nostrils as when Harry and the others had previously broken into and exited from the third floor.
Dumbledore ought to have arrived with the Disillusionment Charm and he was aware.
However, Harry is undoubtedly an exception. As the headmaster of Hogwarts, he will not care that the young wizards go out at night, and he will not let the ubiquitous painting pay attention to where the young wizards have gone and what they have done.
The Fat Lady was expected to inform Dumbledore of the situation soon after Harry left the common room.
"Alohomora."
He pulled out his wand and cast an Unlocking Charm at the library entrance, which opened effortlessly. Even the most basic lock-picking spell can be used to open the magnificent Hogwarts library, which is home to numerous hazardous magic books.
Jerry and Harry entered the library together and, shaking their heads, made their way to a section that was off-limits to them before.
"Mighty Potion," "Book of Spells," "Wicked Dark Magic," "Toxic Magic," and "Book of Spells"
Jerry instantly felt the impulse to pack all of these mystical books into his own suitcase as he stared at the books on the shelves.
Despite sensing occasional glances from unobserved eyes, he continued to speak quite logically. "Look for novels that are relevant to the character's biography, everyone. If you still can't find it, try looking through any books on potions, alchemy, etc. He might not be a typical magician, after all!"
He spoke, then started looking through the books. Dumbledore might be lurking nearby, so he refrained from touching any books about dark magic. He was searching for literature on biographies, alchemy, potions, etc.
It's only that when he turned the pages of the book "Powerful Potion," he took a bit more time to read the pages describing the compound decoction's recipe in particular.
However, after remaining for another seven to eight seconds, he put the book down naturally, closed it, and took up another one. But by depending on the "Refreshing," he has already successfully learned the compound decoction's recipe and production process in these seven or eight seconds.
"Found it!"
After setting down "Powerful Potion," Jerry continued to flick through it until he came upon a book titled "Basics of Alchemy" that featured Nicholas Flamel's biography.
Harry had only just opened a thick, black book when it suddenly screamed in a strident, spine-tingling manner.
"Run! This is bad!" Jerry hurriedly grabbed the "Basics of Alchemy," dragged Hermione, and dashed outdoors.
At the same time, both Harry and Ron recognized something was awry. A scream so loud would undoubtedly get Filch's attention. They might not be able to go if they don't do it right away.
The four quickly left the library, and sure enough, they heard Filch's roaring and footsteps coming from the first floor.
"You're breaking the rules at school. Wait till I catch you."
Jerry dragged Hermione up the stairs as he hurried upstairs with Harry and Ron. Their footsteps appeared to have caught Filch's attention since they were being closely pursued.
"Return to the common room!" When they finally made it to the ninth level, Ron suggested that they return to the Gryffindor common room and hide there for a bit. Without a password, Filch could not enter the common room.
But Hermione rejected this suggestion right away. "It's too late. Even if the fat lady can be awakened and asked to unlock the door, Filch will still find us first."
Hermione still recalled that the fat lady protested for a very long time before opening the door for them the last time they returned at midnight since she had woken her up. There is no such time as now, since Filch is pursuing them.
"Come with me. I'll show you where I may temporarily hide from Filch." When Jerry heard the approaching footsteps, he didn't argue and immediately took the three of them and raced in the direction of the Room of Requirement.
Although he actually had a variety of options, he now exclusively favors the Room of Requirement. Dumbledore is still with them because of this.
Jerry knew he could conceal the fact that he visited the Room of Requirement every evening from Filch and Mrs. Norris, but he could not conceal it from Dumbledore.
After all, no matter how strong he is, he cannot escape the numerous paintings that cover the entire castle.
At least Dumbledore is unaware that Voldemort's Horcrux is located in the Room of Requirement's storage room, thus the room isn't terribly terrible.
It should still be feasible to state since a young wizard who came to play every day accidentally discovered a room where he could grant wishes.
Jerry will be in a better position to demonstrate to Dumbledore that he is guilt-free, especially now that Harry's group is here. It is impossible to summon additional individuals at a whim to one's hidden base if one wants to carry out evil deeds in secrecy.
Will the three's knowledge of the Room of Requirement have an impact on him?
Of course not. Jerry didn't use the Room of Requirement at other times, and they couldn't use it after midnight every day.
"What is this?" Harry's eyes widened as he observed Jerry pass the white wall and a door appeared there.
"Come in. This is a pretty amazing spot that I just happened to find." The three of them were brought into the Room of Requirement by Jerry, who waved his hand.
Chapter 84 "Four Iron Principles"
"Wow, what place is this?" When Hermione, Harry, and Ron entered the Room of Requirement, they couldn't help but to admire.
It was a little, empty square that contained a variety of stuff, including a large, exquisitely designed bed as well as tables, chairs, and other furniture.
"I just happened to stumble onto this location, so I have no idea what it is. I come here to practice magic if I have nothing to do at night." Jerry approached the bed and signaled for everyone to take a seat first.
"You practice every night? it makes sense that you utilize magic so adeptly." Hermione looked admiring as she sat close to Jerry.
She was aware that Jerry was the first grader with the best magic skills. Professor Flitwick commended Jerry for his skill in using magic as he was instructing them.
Jerry was able to demonstrate in class how proficiently he could float a table at will while they were still learning and utilizing the floating spell to float the feathers. It turns out that he is not particularly gifted, but Jerry is practicing casting spells every night.
The three of them admired Jerry a little more in this regard.
"My goal is to uphold the wizarding order as a moral Auror, Hermione, as you are aware. I must, of course, exert more effort in magic." Jerry explained without blushing or panting.
Jerry has always communicated a concept to those around him so that they won't assume he'll turn into Voldemort in the future to professors like Dumbledore and Snape.
His goal is to become a moral Auror who firmly upholds the wizarding world's order and is incompatible with bad wizards.
"Now that we've cleared that up, let's go on. We shall use this location as our secret base going forward. If anything comes up the next time, we can discuss it here. Let's find out who Nicholas Flamel is!"
Jerry then pulled out the "Basics of Alchemy" and held it in his arms.
The three of them nodded right away. Fortunately, they eventually discovered information about Nicholas Flamel despite Filch almost learning about this journey.
The four of them huddled together, opened "Basics of Alchemy," and started reading. The "Basics of Alchemy" primarily discusses the use of some fundamental alchemy and the transformation of associated magical items.
Alchemy is not included in the Hogwarts curriculum, but that does not imply it is not vital. Instead, it is difficult for regular wizards to succeed since it is too advanced and complex.
Young wizards typically study the history of magic, spells, potions, etc., whereas alchemy focuses mostly on refining objects with magical properties and permanently imprinting the original limited-use spells onto objects.
Like the time-turner, the wizard's night bus, the magic car from Wesley's house, and a variety of other magic-related artifacts, including Professor Quirrell's suitcase that Jerry is currently holding.
A few people found alchemy to be too complex to understand, but when they turned to the back, they noticed Nicholas Flamel's name in the introduction regarding the well-known alchemist.
The Sorcerer's Stone is a mystical substance with incredible properties, and it was only known to have been created by Nicholas Flamel, a prominent alchemist who was born in 1327. The Sorcerer's Stone has the power to transform any metal into pure gold and to produce an elixir of life that makes drinkers immortal.
There have been numerous claims made concerning the Sorcerer's Stone over the years, but Nicholas Flamel, a well-known alchemist and opera enthusiast, currently owns the only one that still exists.
"My God, has he already lived for over 600 years?" Hermione shouted.
"Surely that large dog is watching over Nicholas Flamel's Sorcerer's Stone! Given their friendship and the fact that he was aware that someone was attempting to take the stone, I guess Nicholas Flamel begged Dumbledore to hold the stone for him. He did it by taking away the Sorcerer's Stone from Gringotts." Harry seems to grasp every concept at once.
"Who wouldn't enjoy a stone that could make them immortal and convert into gold?" Ron gave a shrug.
"It is believed that Dumbledore has set up a number of defensive strategies inside, and that is why the large dog is defending it. Nobody could ever steal that Sorcerer's Stone, in my opinion." Jerry also shared his viewpoint.
He used the "Refreshing" to quickly absorb the information on alchemy in the magic book while he spoke, but he kept his eyes fixed on the magic book in his palm.
Alchemy piqued his interest greatly. Jerry practically remembers it with a photographic memory while the "Refreshing" is on.
He calculated that it would be extremely challenging to grasp the profound knowledge of alchemy in a short amount of time, even if he turned on "Refreshing," but memorizing it would be considerably faster.
Write it down, and he can read it slowly when he has the time. Jerry eventually retained all of the information from the full "Basics of Alchemy" in his head after around 30 minutes.
"Filch should have almost departed. You guys go back to the dorm, I'll covertly return this book to the library, then I'll go back to the dorm."
Following a silent exit from the Room of Requirement with Jerry, the three of them nodded. The four of them are certainly closer than they were before after their adventure-filled trip to the library, especially because Jerry shares a hidden base with them all.
Although Jerry had previously assisted Harry and Ron on the train, they were not assigned to a house and did not attend classes together. Despite having a strong relationship, they didn't communicate with one another.
In essence, Hermione and Jerry have a closer friendship than Harry and Ron do since they talk about magic and read books together so frequently. However, after this point, things between the four of them improved significantly.
According to a saying Jerry had heard in a past life, the four iron principles are the kind of experience that may forge a strong bond between people.
'We carried our guns together, went through windows together, split the rewards together, and returned home together.'
The bond between the four of them is undoubtedly strong because they break the laws of the school together, break into the library at night, discover the mysteries on the third floor, and even build a secret base.
Jerry returned the "Basics of Alchemy" book to the second-floor library's restricted area while sighing quietly to himself. He had first intended to see whether he could read any other books, but after sensing the ominous gaze that never left him, he gave up.
Yes, Harry has already gone back to the dorm, so he naturally doesn't need to follow. He entered the gated region, which is extremely "hazardous" for young wizards. Dumbledore was bound to follow.
There's no need to take any more chances because the task for today has actually gone above and beyond his expectations. Jerry returned immediately to the dorm after leaving the library to sleep.
Chapter 85 "Christmas Holiday Begins"
Up to the holiday break, nothing noteworthy had occurred since they learned who Nicholas Flamel was. As usual, Jerry is studying diligently, although at this time, the concentration is on making potions rather than the spell.
He spent most of his time reading books about potions when he visited the library, and most of the inquiries he posed to Professor Snape concerned potions. This immensely pleased Professor Snape.
During this time, Jerry and Hermione visited Hagrid's hut on Harry's invitation and struck up a casual acquaintance with him. Hagrid was astounded to see a Slytherin companion with Harry and Ron. Because he was aware of Harry and Ron's intense loathing for Slytherin.
However, as they started getting along, Hagrid soon saw that Jerry was different from a typical Slytherin, particularly in how much he liked his rock cakes and appeared to be fascinated by magical creatures. Hagrid's fondness for him was immediately satisfied by this.
Hagrid prepared the rock cake so hard that it would knock Harry, Ron, and Hermione's teeth out, and they were all in disbelief that Jerry could eat it. He believed that this was something that he loved even more than Jerry's superb magical talent, especially for Ron.
Jerry can only say that he is in great shape, and the rock cake tastes delicious. Thus, the official start of the Christmas holiday has arrived.
With the exception of a few who lingered in class after breakfast, the other young wizards went back to the dorm to pack their belongings.
Like they did when they first started school, they will eventually board the Hogwarts Express together and depart from Hogwarts Castle, and Jerry is no different. However, he has very few possessions because he has already tossed the majority of them into his magical suitcase.
"Merry Christmas in advance!"
When Jerry approached the door while appearing to be contemplating something, he had already packed his belongings and was pulling a suitcase. While still packing, he turned his head to wave at Draco and the others.
Draco and the others appeared somewhat stunned. They didn't anticipate Jerry, who generally reads books and avoids them, would approach them and introduce himself today. However, for some reason, the three of them were feeling a little content right now.
"Thank you, and Merry Christmas." Jerry pulled the suitcase and nodded before he left the Slytherin common room.
When Jerry reached the first floor, he instead went to the Great Hall instead of immediately following the line of young wizards to Hogsmeade Station. Because he scheduled a meeting with Hermione to bid Harry and Ron farewell here.
Hermione wouldn't choose to spend Christmas at school because she has family, but Harry didn't want to visit his uncle's family because he didn't want to see their faces, so he opted to stay at school.
Ron's parents also remained with their two older brothers this Christmas because they intended to visit their second kid Charlie there.
Jerry entered the Great Hall and discovered that it was significantly more gorgeous and stunning than usual. A dozen tall Christmas trees were positioned throughout the room, some of which had small icicles and others that had hundreds of candles. The walls were festooned with holly and mistletoe.
Some are even covered with small golden bubbles transformed by magic.
"Jerry, here!" Just as Jerry's eyes were drawn to the auditorium's many exquisite decorations, Harry and Ron waved to him from the Gryffindor table.
"Are you playing wizard chess?" Jerry moved nearer to see Harry and Ron playing wizard chess, a game that is particularly well-liked among wizards.
Wizard Chess is a mystical version of chess in which the player commands the pieces to move to the target square on their own. When a piece is captured, the enemy piece will topple it before dragging it off the board.
Jerry is not very interested in playing wizard chess, but he is quite intrigued by the alchemy involved in creating a wizard chessboard.
He made sure to read the "Basics of Alchemy," which were copied from the restricted area, and discussed this type of alchemy that imbues common substances with spiritual intelligence.
However, the subject matter is quite profound, therefore he most likely won't be able to finish it quickly. Jerry was still astonished by this type of alchemy's ability to imbue common materials with spiritual knowledge.
If you don't look into it, it appears to be nothing, but if you do, you'll realize that this type of alchemy is actually against the laws of physics and is even a little frightening. This is the same as inventing a brand-new race or life, which is on the level of God.
Although it is still a long way off from the actual creation of life, it has already started to move in that direction.
Similar to how those chess pieces are still disputing and expressing their own thoughts to Harry and Ron despite only being there to carry out commands, showing that they already have a personality or soul of their own.
There is also the magical vehicle that Arthur Weasley used magic and alchemy to change. Because of Ron's excessive use, it ran into the Forbidden Forest and afterward was irascible and refused to leave.
The Sorting Hat, which has a lifespan of thousands of years, is what stands out the most. It not only possesses intelligence on par with humans, but it also possesses unique magical skills.
"You saw his horse. Why are you sending me there? Whether or not he made a sacrifice, send him."
When Harry's bishop on the chessboard heard that Harry wanted him to go ahead, he angrily ordered the soldiers next to him and pointed at them.
When Harry realized this, he scowled and said, "My chess piece doesn't trust me enough."
"I'm an expert at playing wizard chess, so even Hermione can't compare to me. It's pointless to put a trust." Upon hearing this, Ron proudly raised his chin. This is the only ability he can show at present.
"Do you want to play a game with me, Jerry?" When Harry was done, Ron rolled his eyes and looked at Jerry, who was too talented.
He can boast about it later if he defeats Jerry in wizard chess.
"I don't have wizard chess. After Christmas, I'll get a set, and we'll play when school resumes."
This time, Jerry simply intended to take some time to practice alchemy since wizard chess is not particularly difficult. It can be said that he has learned the basics of alchemy if he can create a set on his own.
"Jerry, Harry, Ron, you're all here!"
Hermione, at this point, enthusiastically strolled toward the three of them while pulling a huge luggage that nearly reached her height and was draped in a Gryffindor scarf.
"How do you have so many items, Hermione? the Christmas break is only two weeks long, not two months." Jerry believed that Hermione must have jammed all of her items inside the suitcase, or it wouldn't be so stuffed.
"But I believe that this stuff will be used in the holidays!" Hermione spoke sweetly while her eyes fluttered.
Chapter 86 "Big Purchase at Diagon Alley"
Fifty minutes later.
Jerry pushed Hermione's bulky suitcase to the far corner of the room, and the Hogwarts Express gently began to move. The number of young wizards riding the Hogwarts Express was significantly lower than when the school first started because several wizards, particularly older wizards, decided to stay in school to study for the exam.
There were only Jerry and Hermione inside this room. The two nearly simultaneously pulled a magic book out of their suitcases after setting the suitcase down. Then they conversed while reading a book while sitting side by side.
As the train proceeded on, the mountains and woodlands outside the car window transformed into snow-covered meadows and wizard villages. The train arrived at London's King's Cross Station just before noon.
The young wizards were led by their parents as they passed via Platform 9 3/4, through the space magic-opened passage, and changed back into Muggle clothing before vanishing into the crowd.
The Grangers had already arrived in their car early at the King's Cross platform gate and were waiting because they had previously gotten a letter from Hermione using the school owl.
"Jerry, remember to send me a letter." Hermione popped her head out the window as the car accelerated and waved to Jerry who was waiting outside.
"Yes, I will." Jerry pulled a bottle from his pocket as he watched the car drive off into the street. He added a few hair strands that he had just sneakily plucked off Hermione to the bottle.
"No one will ever doubt me again after I create a potion!" Jerry walked directly to the subway door after pulling his small suitcase.
He most certainly won't return to the orphanage. After all, why would he? He has no choice except to waste time trying to return to the orphanage.
He has a tiny amount of red stars left after being in this world for more than three months and constantly using the "Refreshing" ability. He intends to spend the two weeks of his Christmas break in Diagon Alley this time.
He must make a purchase in Diagon Alley first. Although there are numerous books in the Hogwarts library, many of the magic books that are harmful or for adult wizards are essentially placed in the restricted area because they are all not intended for young wizards.
However, none of these restrictions apply to those bookstores in Diagon Alley. He cannot prevent you from purchasing books as long as you have Galleons.
Second, the only area where he may use magic freely throughout the holidays is Diagon Alley since there is a Trace in his body and he is powerless to get rid of them.
Several senior Slytherins said that. The Ministry of Magic can only keep track of whether magic is present nearby, it cannot precisely track if you utilize magic. Even if magic is employed, the Ministry of Magic cannot judge you if you are in a location with many wizards.
In the same way that their wizard parents enable them to utilize magic at home. If their parents don't notify them, the Ministry of Magic will assume that the child wizard's parents' magic is to blame.
Young wizards born to Muggle parents are thus subject to significantly more restrictions than those that apply to wizards from wizarding families. The Ministry of Magic will begin monitoring Muggle families' wizards as soon as they use magic because there aren't really any other wizards in the area.
The Ministry of Magic would therefore believe that Harry broke the laws after Dobby performed magic at Harry's home. Since Harry was the only wizard in the entire neighborhood, the Ministry of Magic deemed him to have casted magic.
Jerry immediately located the Leaky Cauldron that Professor McGonagall had brought him earlier after taking the subway to Cross Road. Tom sent him to an old room on the second floor with a distinctive design after paying fourteen Galleons.
He will then stay in this room for two weeks. Jerry didn't head to Diagon Alley right away after stowing his bags. Instead, he placed an order for a lavish meal below.
He started to take a stroll down Diagon Alley after lunch. Professor McGonagall didn't do much shopping while he was there last. He will undoubtedly visit every store this time, excluding Knockturn Alley.
Given the relative level of danger in Knockturn Alley, he has no immediate plans to take chances.
"Lacewings, leeches, fluxweed, knotgrass, shredded boomslang skin, and powdered bicorn horn."
In his head, Jerry recalled the recipe for a potion from a book, so he first went to the herbal store in Diagon Alley. Making a potion takes around a month. Jerry intends to produce a few additional items to avoid accidents.
This is a complicated and unusual potion. Few people are aware of it, and even fewer use it, because it uses a variety of herbs and is expensive.
Jerry saved a lot of herbs by carrying Professor Quirrell's supplies in his bag, but he still had to spend more than 200 Galleons to purchase the rest of the supplies.
Jerry gave a ballpark figure. It will take at least 200 Galleons to buy all the components for the potion. It is approximately the same as a month's pay for a regular Ministry of Magic employee.
No wizard would spend a month's salary on these pricey medicinal ingredients to create a potion that would only last a few hours, unless there were exceptional circumstances.
After making some purchases, he immediately walked to Flourish and Blotts, the biggest bookstore in Diagon Alley.
"What book do you want to purchase?" An employee rushed up exuberantly as soon as they saw Jerry enter the entrance.
Jerry didn't bluff; he immediately pulled out a bag of Galleons he had prepared earlier and placed it on the table.
"I need "Standard Spells, Grade 2", "Standard Spells, Grade 3", "Standard Spells, Grade 4", "Standard Spells, Grade 5", "Standard Spells, Grade 6", "Standard Spells, Grade 7", "Intermediate Transfiguration Guide", "Advanced Transfiguration Guide"."
Jerry explained everything he had learned about spells, potions, and magic from grades one through seven in a single breath.
Now that he is wealthy, he has no reason to proceed step by step. Instead, he would prefer to get everything at once and then go back and study leisurely.
He now has some basis, so even while the effect of self-study is unquestionably not as excellent as that of class, it can still be useful with "Refreshing".
Like some powerful spells, sometimes the power he employs—as long as he uses it successfully—can save lives even if it falls short of expectations.
He intends to buy back some books, including some that are unavailable at the library, store them at the villa in the suitcase and read them carefully when he returns to the real world.
Particularly in the wizarding realm, so-called knowledge truly is power. The real valuables are these magical books, therefore it's unfortunate that his Galleons would not be sufficient.
Chapter 87 "Panel Upgrade"
"Do you have any magic books that describe the Disillusionment Charm, by the way?"
Jerry questioned with considerable anticipation after packing a sizable number of magic books into the bag the clerk had handed him. He approximately turned around just now, but there was no book in the bookstore devoted to explaining the Disillusionment Charm.
The study process for the Disillusionment Charm, an advanced spell that is a form of invisibility, is detailed in the Hogwarts handbook. But like Apparition, this form of a spell is quite difficult, and even senior wizards might not be able to master it fully before graduation.
Finding a magic book that focuses on the Disillusionment Charm and describes it in detail would be very beneficial for learning this spell. It will be much easier for Jerry to begin activities in the main world in the future once there is the Disillusionment Charm.
"I'd say there is. However, there is something I must share with you." The clerk's expression showed hesitation as he heard this.
"What do you mean?" Jerry asked with suspicion.
"Follow me." The clerk told him.
A while later, on the second floor of the bookstore, Jerry questioned the clerk as he regarded a line of barren bookshelves in front of him.
The clerk remarked while pointing to the bookcase helplessly, "Our employer ordered 200 copies of "The Book of Invisibility" a few years ago since the Disillusionment Charm was highly well-liked by young Hogwarts wizards. You can see that they are all invisible on the bookshelf as a result."
Jerry approached the bookshelf while still speechless, and sure enough, he touched the magical books that were invisible to the naked eye. However, when he attempted to take out a book and open it, he discovered that he was still unable to see anything because every page was invisible.
"Is there no alternative?" Jerry really wanted to learn the Disillusionment Charm.
"It's not that there is no way at all, but doing other things would not be sufficient to totally restore it." The clerk remarked, scratching his head.
"Can you elaborate on that point more?" Jerry went on.
The employee shrugged, "It can actually be cracked with common cracking spells, but it will instantly turn invisible once more in just 20 seconds. It must be continuously cast. No one wanted to cast a spell a thousand times just to read a book. Thus, no books have been sold for a number of years."
"I get it now. I'll get one." When Jerry heard this, he grabbed the book of invisible magic and descended to the first floor.
Normal wizards would actually need to cast hundreds of times to break the spell, but he doesn't need to. He has a photographic memory because of his red stars, so he can swiftly jot down all the information in the book before leisurely going over it again.
He won't quit, even if it actually does take thousands of attempts to cast the spell.
After all, it is crucial to use the Disillusionment Charm on oneself, thus it is worthwhile to learn and practice beforehand.
He proceeded to the Diagon Alley thrift store after leaving the bookstore to see if he could find any used books that he was unable to purchase there.
This prevents Jerry from daily researching magic and concocting potions in his own bag. However, he can do this by exploring Diagon Alley for different magic books, potions, or tools that will be useful to him.
In the end, there were even fewer than thirty Galleons remaining after more than a thousand of them also vanished like flowing water.
This is also because he earned a little sum of Galleons by selling the low-level potions he had created to the potion shop; otherwise, there wouldn't be thirty Galleons left.
Although Jerry was only in the first grade, due to his hard work on potions. He often consulted Snape, a potion master, and communicated with Hermione, a potion genius. His level of potion is much better than that of ordinary wizards in the fourth and fifth grades.
Especially with the "Refreshing", there are very few failures when making potions, which saves him a lot of unnecessary cost and waste. The profit is higher than that of ordinary potion masters, so he can make a small profit for himself.
—-
December 24th, Christmas Eve.
After delivering the Christmas presents he had already packed to Harry, Hermione, Ron, Draco, Daphne, and several other students via the post office in Diagon Alley, including all the professors he knew,
Jerry arrived at the Leaky Cauldron after that, carrying a package and a wand, and starting to patiently wait for him to return. Jerry wouldn't merely give Hermione and the others things on holiday as significant as Christmas since he was an adult and had worked for a number of years.
He can give it all away if he wants to, especially to the school's professors. He wants to pose a question later and can elaborate on it once the relationship is established. Even Dumbledore received a set of the most modern woolen socks.
Additionally, if you gave the professors Christmas gifts, they would feel guilty if they didn't give them back to you. Regardless of how you calculate it, the gifts they return will undoubtedly be superior to the ones you gave, thus it won't be a total loss.
[The countdown begins. Ten, nine, eight, seven…three, two, one, returning!]
After a brief interval, Jerry went back to his Queens, New York, home.
"Hey, there's an upgrade!"
Jerry examined the panel after putting the suitcase in his pocket and discovered that all of the panel's content had vanished, leaving only a few huge characters.
[PANEL UPGRADE]
[Click to open the upgrade instructions.]
[The second world will be made accessible following this upgrade. At the same time, inanimate objects won't be the only things that can be transported. The time of the upgrade is undetermined. The red star will be counted normally during the upgrade period.]
Jerry's eyes gleamed after reading the upgrading instructions. He will be able to travel to another world to learn magic in the second world, in addition to the "Harry Potter" wizarding world?
Even one magic in the "Harry Potter" world has already been very helpful to him. The sentence that you can carry items is not restricted to inanimate objects made Jerry's pulse beat even faster. If he can learn other sorts of magic, his potential for future development will be elevated to another level.
When he had previously traveled, it had been made very obvious on the panel that he could transport inanimate objects through time, like wands, broomsticks, and the tranquilizer sniper rifle.
But living things, like his cat Crookshanks, people, different magical creatures, etc., cannot be transported.
This limitation will be removed after an upgrade. In other words, it wouldn't be an issue for him to bring Hermione to the main world if he so desired.
The question of whether he could use the suitcase to transport a group of wizards to the main world and then organize them into a wizard army to repel Thanos' invasion really captured his mind.
Other worlds, as well as the "Harry Potter" world are included. Naturally, the assumption is that he must be physically strong enough to be able to do that.
Chapter 88 "The Imperius Curse"
"Manhattan, here I come!"
Jerry flew from the abandoned factory building to the most dangerous part of Manhattan in the middle of the night while wearing brand-new wizard robes and riding Nimbus 2000 that had been taken out of the suitcase.
He paid a premium fee at the Diagon Alley shop for a custom-made wizard robe, which is what he is wearing right now instead of an ordinary wizard robe. It is a wizard robe incorporating the Protego Charm's shielding power through alchemy.
He will be significantly less at risk from some common weaponry thanks to this wizard robe. He now dares to travel to Manhattan in order to obtain a red star.
Therefore, he had no choice but to focus on Manhattan, where crime is so common that even the police don't dare to take care of it.
Today, with his frequent dispatches, Queens District has a very low crime rate. They are small steals at most, and there aren't many red stars left to farm. Manhattan is unique. It is a haven for criminal activity since there are so many murder, robbery, rape, and human trafficking events there every day.
Additionally, it is a haven for red star farming. The local crooks have expanded into an industrial chain and a sizable black market empire rather than fighting alone. These folks will unavoidably be impacted by Jerry's actions, and they will get some of Jerry's actions.
Why did he not visit there earlier?
He's merely concerned that a bunch of individuals will use heavy weapons to shoot him down at that moment, and it's not impossible for them to even shot you with a bazooka.
As of right now, he is much stronger than he was when battling the Abomination thanks to the Protego Charm in the wizard's robe and all the new spells he has learned. He also purchased numerous medicines for healing, detoxification, and other purposes, which substantially increased his safety.
It's time to take a risk and cause a stir.
Jerry sped through Queens, flew across the East River, and reached Manhattan under the high-speed flight of Nimbus 2000.
Only the East River separates Manhattan from Queens, thus traveling at high speed with Nimbus 2000 and arriving at his destination in less than 30 minutes.
"It truly is a sinful paradise." Jerry sighed while floating in the air and gazed down at the vast, dark area.
He whipped out his wand and soared down on a broomstick to the nearest crime scene. He apprehended the criminal who was targeting three girls that were screaming for help in the alley and the criminal was scared in an instant by his appearance.
"Quick healing!"
Use the Healing Charm to heal the bystander before immobilizing the shooter. Jerry continued appearing at the scene of the crime. The empty red star counter eventually started to progressively fill out once more.
He also came across guns at this time, but they were quickly stopped by his brand-new wizard robe. In fact, when Jerry activates the "Refreshing," it is still challenging to shoot him with a gun as long as kept his distance from them.
Jerry departed Manhattan at 2:30 in the morning as he observed the red stars kept growing. But as he prepared to cross the East River and head back to Queens, he noticed a transaction in a container area by the river that didn't appear entirely legal.
Jerry quietly landed on the top of the large crane at the dock and carefully peered below. The two groups didn't appear to be a businessman at first glance. It looked more like sketchy people who conduct business at the pier between two and three in the morning.
The people in the back even had pistols in their hands as the two leaders carried suitcases and muttered there while Jerry had no idea what they were talking about. They were carefully spread out so that no strangers could get close.
Jerry estimated their number to be close to forty. Each person in the two groups was carrying a gun, and some of them were also carrying rifles.
"It is a black market transaction. I wonder if there are any red stars from handling these people?" Jerry hesitated a little when he touched his chin.
More than forty armed criminals are present who are difficult to tangle with and who are not like regular street gangsters. He truly doesn't want to descend and face this danger if there are no red stars.
But this hesitation only lingered in his head for a moment before it vanished entirely. Because one of the suitcases, which was actually filled with money, was opened by one of the two group's commanders underneath him.
There's a lot of money in it, the total may exceed $100,000. Because even a superhero like him doesn't have a lot of money, compared to the typical robber. Fortunately, after saving a lot of people, he didn't get many monetary rewards from it.
However, it is estimated that there are at least a few hundred thousand US bills in the entire suitcase below. It would be wasteful for him not to take it because this person is engaging in an illegal transaction, and perhaps there are also red stars rewards for stopping them.
Jerry decided, but he didn't go down right away. He immediately went down since there were so many people carrying firearms. Although he can deflect bullets, the Protego Charm is not making him invincible. The wizard's robe shields the body, but not the head.
There is no need for that. Undoubtedly, a surprise attack is the kind of tactic that was most suitable in this situation.
He threw the Nimbus 2000 into his suitcase and cautiously stepped around a container as Jerry snuck by holding the wand.
"Imperio!"
A strong, white man with a ferocious face was vigilantly scanning the area while holding a gun when he felt a bright light suddenly flash in front of his eyes. After that, he had a brief loss of consciousness followed by the onset of intense joy in his heart.
"Go cautiously approach the man dealing with your boss, and shoot him a few times in the back."
In his heart, a very sweet and kind voice manifested itself. Although he knew it was wrong, he couldn't help but obey the voice's commands due to his intense satisfaction. He smirked as he slowly abandoned his post and made his way to the middle of the transaction.
"Mark, what's the matter? Did you find anything?"
"What are you doing?" The boss saw his subordinates coming over and thought something was wrong,
However, the man disregarded him and instead pointed a gun at the boss while smiling.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The boss wasn't prepared for the long-term trade partner to have one of his partner's subordinates shoot him dead on the spot.
The other group then began to shout loudly and pointed their guns towards the boss who was standing and the man who Jerry was controlling after the scenario briefly froze. Gunfire from both sides erupted after that.
Chapter 89 "Moving Into Middle School"
"Dark magic really works well against this type of person." Jerry nodded happily as he observed the conflict between the two sides at the dock.
He used the Imperius Curse, which he had learned from Quirrell's notes, to cast it just now. He wasn't exceptionally skilled, but it was clear that he could make blunders when facing regular people.
His spell reserve has significantly increased since last time. Sometimes it is more effective to use flexible use of spells with various effects rather than fighting with those who have modern weaponry.
Similarly, he is no longer required to move. All he needs to do is stand back and observe the conflict between the two groups.
Most of the "Harry Potter" world's magical weaponry lacks the high-tech lethality of today's weapons. But some magical spells are difficult or even impossible to defend against and cannot be duplicated by most modern high-tech.
"Accio suitcase!"
The two suitcases that had fallen in the midst fell directly in the direction of a certain container just as the two groups started shooting at each other because the boss was dead. It was Jerry who cast the Summoning Charm.
He disregarded the conflict and boarded the Nimbus 2000 after throwing the two suitcases of theirs into his own suitcase and saw that the number of red stars had in fact increased slightly.
He is unable to receive a red star, whether the individual is kind or terrible. The red star can only be obtained by putting an end to the crime that is taking place and performing good deeds.
Why even bother to stay here any longer when he has the money in his hand?
Jerry sneaks back home by returning to the abandoned warehouse and packing everything into his suitcase. He hasn't yet mastered the Disillusionment Charm, but he won't have to enter and exit the warehouse repeatedly once he does. Instead, he can just fly back home invisibly.
It shouldn't take too long to learn about a spell that turns him invisible since he has the books for senior classes.
—-
Early the next morning.
Jerry dropped off his younger sister Aisha at the elementary school by bus after breakfast. Naturally, he and Aisha would return to school after the summer break.
It's just that Jerry has wonderfully moved into middle school as of today, while Aisha is still a primary school student. As a result, his school is now a middle school rather than the previous primary school.
Public middle schools are fairly common, and so is his middle school. The primary characteristic is how far it is from his old school. Most likely, students who previously attended the same school won't select this one.
Haas had intended to enroll him in a private middle school at the time. Jerry declined, despite the fact that private middle schools' tuition costs were significantly more and their academic standards were higher than those of public middle schools.
He worked really hard in every area of his performance because he wanted to receive a red star. As a result, he was well-known by all of the professors and students at the school and was a true man of the hour before.
He no longer cares about it. Therefore he doesn't need to express himself as much as he once did. Instead, he plans to employ a potion to entirely disappear from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s radar. He will naturally become more relaxed after that.
Jerry looked into this public middle school and found it to be relatively ordinary overall, with very loose management—perfect for his current predicament.
"I'm not here, Aisha. At school, you must put in a lot of effort and pay attention to your teachers. When you get back, you must inform me if someone has dared to bully you." Jerry worriedly went through each explanation one by one before transferring Aisha to the school bus.
"I don't want to be away from you, Brother." A bit dejected, Aisha said.
Jerry offered some consolation, saying, "It's okay, you'll attend the same middle school as me when you start there next year."
Jerry was going to turn around and leave when his ears suddenly jerked and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably as he saw her board the bus and the school bus begin.
His "Refreshing" was still active in the morning because he made the potion in the bag, which causes his ears to hear much louder than usual.
He just barely heard Aisha shouting out the window of the school bus that had just departed, "I finally got rid of the Demon King Jerry. Finally, the new kingdom era of Queen Aisha is upon us, ha! ha! ha!"
It is inevitable that Jerry will help Aisha learn using the traditional educational approach, given his prior learning experiences.
He has made an effort to not be concerned about Aisha's academics when at home. Aisha is undoubtedly relieved that she and Jerry are no longer in the same school because he still keeps a careful check on her there.
Jerry believes that, in terms of keeping an eye on Aisha's academic progress, he has outdone the majority of parents in this nation. Even still, Aisha's math is still capable of failing every exam.
There may be no need to put in much effort because it may not be very skilled in a particular area by nature. Even if you don't put forth a lot of effort, you can still accomplish a lot if you are gifted in a particular area.
—
Jerry, who had plenty of money, rode in a taxi for more than 30 minutes before arriving to pick up his new middle school.
A large number of children, both boys, and girls, entered the school's gate at the start of the school year. They all had various fashion senses, but practically all of them wore what they considered to be the hottest attire because, at this age, they were all competing to be the cutest and most fashionable boys in school.
In contrast to middle schools in his past life, the main highlight is on children who have good grades. However, in this place, nerds who are bright but uncool will be loathed by most people and find it difficult to make friends. People who appear to be trendy, adaptable, or outstanding in a variety of activities tend to be popular.
Maybe it's because kids here are more mature and have more exposure to the Internet than kids their age did in his prior life. Because achieving grades back then was really hard.
Jerry is the most unfashionable of the middle schoolers in terms of attire. He was dressed in a basic loose T-shirt, pants, and cap while purposefully donning a pair of big, black-rimmed, non-prescription glasses. He was also not particularly tall.
Even though he has been in the world of Harry Potter for half a year, Jerry's height is comparable to Hermione, thus it is not exceptional among his peers.
Jerry is powerless to change this, but he believes that age should be the primary factor. In a typical environment, girls develop sooner and boys later.
Thus, Hermione developed more quickly at the same age of eleven, and he predicted that it would be another two years before she reached her full height.
Haas once said about the exceptional heights of Jerry's mother and biological father. It doesn't make sense that he only inherits their looks, but not their height.
Chapter 90 "Jerry's Life in Middle School"
Jerry saw that middle school in this country was significantly dissimilar from middle school in his previous life as soon as he stepped inside the building. In elementary school, this kind of cultural gap was less visible, but once he got to middle school, it was quite clear.
He still has vivid memories of that time when he was in middle school. He frequently witnessed large groups of his middle school classmates fighting outside the building. There were several students fighting inside the school the one time he was amazed, but this time is definitely different.
Hair coloring, long hair, smoking, getting into trouble in class, and falling in love are all behaviors that, if detected, will undoubtedly have a "good" ending.
He had a faint recollection of hearing the needle drop in arithmetic class. All of the commotion in the classroom would vanish into thin air as soon as the math instructor walked into the room.
He has hazy memories of a classmate who was well-liked outside and the instructor caught smoking after class at a secret location behind the school. They got into a fight in front of everyone, which caused a scene.
Of course, that is uncommon today.
In this middle school, perms of all types, curly hair, jewelry, and foreign clothing seem to be quite widespread. Jerry discovered two children, ages thirteen and fourteen, cuddling and kissing in the corner even as he was still making his way upstairs.
Both of them felt nothing at all after Jerry saw them as if they were used to it. Some excellent private middle schools are predicted to have stricter control in this area, so this could potentially be related to school management.
He actually likes this circumstance since it gives him what he needs. He has more time to pursue his own interests the more lax the school administration is.
He entered his classroom and took a seat in the far back corner. Soon, the first class started when the bell rang.
"My name is Jerry Carmen, I'm eleven years old, and I have a lot of interests and aspirations for the future."
Jerry, who was sat in the back row's corner, stood up, spoke a few things in an out-of-the-ordinary way, and then sat back down. He was only observed by the instructors and other students in the class for a brief period of time before they turned their attention to the next student.
"Repelo Muggletum."
At this point, Jerry quietly retrieved his wand, gave his desk a quick tap, then removed the magic book from his suitcase and started reading it.
The Muggle Repelling Curse is a straightforward spell that Jerry recently learned, although the precise outcome depends on the wizard's ability.
The Muggle Repelling Charm can make Muggles overlook a particular area without their knowledge or unintentionally do so. It does not actually repel Muggles. It more closely resembles a psychological nudge.
It was similar to the Leaky Cauldron. Although he can clearly see it between the bookstore and the record label, onlookers were unconsciously swayed and chose to ignore it. One can only perceive it after being specifically reminded by the wizard and getting over the psychological barrier.
Jerry then used a Muggle-repelling spell on a spot close to his desk to make the teacher, and the rest of the class unconsciously disregard his whereabouts. So long as the movement is not too loud, it won't matter what he does here because it won't draw attention.
Of course, he would still be found if the teacher had asked him by name.
However, Jerry will activate the "Refreshing" while reading the magic book. There is no issue as long as the teacher announces his name and he can promptly respond in advance.
Public schools are also less rigid than private ones. Students rarely ask questions, and there is more freedom for everyone in the class.
Nothing particularly significant needs to be done on the first day of class. The main objective is to introduce yourself to and get to know your classmates.
Jerry learned the names of all his teachers and classmates on this day but failed to make any new friends since he was too busy learning about the Disillusionment Charm and the potion formula.
He is in dire need of this right now. This is how the first day of middle school went by, which was pretty smooth. It should have been like that.
However, there was still a small issue when the two classes combined for physical education in the previous period.
To help everyone fit in amicably in the first session, their PE teacher, a middle-aged white man who is short and a bit fat, performed a simple game called "Gladiator."
The rules are simple. The two teams of lads from the two classes compete to take the red flag that has been planted on the other side of the lawn. They are free to employ whatever technique to impede the other team members during the process. The winning class will be the first to alert the teacher with a red flag.
As cheerleaders, the girls in the class support the boys. Despite the fact that there is nothing to do here, Jerry decided to play about when the opportunity arose.
The kids in their own class were unable to recognize them all because it was everyone's first day of class. The physical education teacher instructed one of the classes to remove their t-shirts and go completely naked in order to identify the players on the two teams.
Jerry's class is the one that gets to see him remove his shirt. The outcome was clear. All of the youngsters in the gym, including their physical education teacher, were transfixed as soon as Jerry removed his shirt.
During this time, kids are either lean or overweight. For Jerry to have a genuinely attractive and physically fit body, it would be too obvious. A certain campus newspaper's eighth-grade photographer captured images of Jerry taking off his shirt.
The campus newspaper featured a picture of his body the following day, making him the school's popular kid in an instant. He first intended to keep a low profile, but on the second day of class, he utterly ruined it.
He somewhat blamed his PE teacher because he had the option of invoking the Imperius Curse on the teacher and ordering the entire class to refrain from removing their clothing in order to distinguish the students.
The main issue is that the wand and suitcase were difficult to carry around, and everyone had changed into special sports T-shirts and shorts for a physical education class. So, before class, he placed them in the locker reserved for students.
He had no idea that something like this would take place in physical education class.
As a result, Jerry became watchful. No matter how secure the surroundings, he must always keep the wand in his hand since without it. He is simply a regular kid with a somewhat more robust body.
Fortunately, after giving it some thought, he realized that the issue wasn't too serious. The only purpose of his covert strategy was to divert S.H.I.E.L.D's attention, but as long as he was able to perfect the potion, everything would be simple to deal with.