I don’t think Will is a bad person.
Harry felt Ron was overstating it; while Will was a Slytherin student, he didn’t look like a Dark Wizard at all.
On the contrary, Professor McGonagall even praised Will for helping his classmates, and seeing Neville and Hermione by Will’s side, Harry fell silent… First-year courses at Hogwarts weren’t many.
History of Magic was interesting, but Professor Binns’ dry, monotonous, shriveled, and hollow tone made the class lose all its charm, even giving Will the illusion that he was listening to white noise due to its utter lack of fluctuation.
This class was truly perfect for catching up on sleep, as Professor Binns never called names, never asked questions, and barely interacted with students; the History of Magic exam only required last-minute memorization to pass; hardly anyone listened in this class, including Will.
He always sat in the back row and read his own books.
For him, History of Magic was still very useful.
He could find many clues about Wizards from History of Magic; he could learn which Wizards excelled in which areas, and then Will could seek out their works or deeds to study.
For example, the essay lying in his book bag, ‘The Secret of Andros – A Maverick Patronus Charm,’ was a specialized academic paper analyzing the ancient Wizard Andros.
This fellow’s Patronus Charm was the size of a Giant and could be cast wandlessly.
Herbology Class was one of Will’s few inconspicuous classes.
After all, their Herbology Class was very simple at the moment, mainly teaching how to cultivate basic magical plants, with nothing too special or dangerous.
Many young Wizards who had read ahead could answer Professor Sprout’s questions.
In Charms Class, Professor Flitwick took great care of Will, but he soon discovered that Will’s spellcasting level was very high, far exceeding the scope of a first-year student.
“Will, I thought you would come to Ravenclaw,” the Professor’s tone carried regret when Will stayed after class to ask Professor Flitwick questions.
“I thought so too, but I don’t know what’s wrong with the Sorting Hat.”
“Alright, child, we won’t discuss these things. What did you want to ask?”
“Professor, I read in a book about the evolution of contemporary magic…”
You have gained new Charms knowledge, Charms experience +1
You have gained new Charms knowledge, Charms experience +1
You have gained new Charms knowledge, Charms experience +1
Gaining experience here was much faster than at home.
His Transfiguration was already nearing LV3.
On Wednesday evening, Will was enjoying his dinner: perfectly pan-fried steak with mashed potatoes, Britain’s national dish of fish and chips, and a large glass of orange juice.
Sylvia was unusually absent from his side; she seemed to have some small activity with a few Slytherin girls.
You have gained new Transfiguration knowledge, Transfiguration experience +1
You have gained new Transfiguration knowledge, Transfiguration experience +1
Will was stuffing fries into his mouth while reading when he was suddenly surrounded by a group of young Wizards.
Two or three of them didn’t look like first-year students; they were at least second or even third-year students.
The student leading them was clearly an older Wizard.
The two beside him were Ivan Selwyn and Obern Nott, who hadn’t returned to the dormitory for two days.
It seemed two days had allowed them to find a backer.
“Hey, Ravenclaw’s spy; why aren’t you hiding behind a woman today?” Obern was clearly very resentful, as he hadn’t slept in his own bed for a single day since coming to Hogwarts.
“Merlin, why must such a swarm of pests disturb my peaceful life?” Will rubbed his forehead, looking very distressed.
He just wanted to gain experience peacefully!
“Junior, a little advice for you,” the leader’s tone carried a hint of arrogance.
“I know you’re very smart and talented, but as a senior, I suggest you humble yourself. You should know that Wizards with your talent are not uncommon in the magical world. If you can apologize to those two, I can, in the name of the Yaxley family, arrange a reconciliation. Of course, if you are willing to cooperate with the Yaxley family, I welcome you.”
This student named Yaxley was clearly a smart person.
He knew that Will’s talent was more than just good; on the first day of school, he could skillfully use offensive spells that most second-year students hadn’t mastered. This chapter was taken from novelping.com without permission.
This kid was clearly exceptionally gifted.
Moreover, in just two days, Will had earned the title of “Ravenclaw’s spy.” This kid was also clearly very fond of reading.
An exceptionally gifted student who loved to learn would have a high future achievement, and even as a helper, he would be much stronger than the duds from ordinary pure-blood families.
As a third-year student, Yaxley naturally knew that many pure-blood children were actually good-for-nothings.
“This’senior,’ while I don’t know where you get your confidence, my advice is for these pests to stop bothering me. I just want to study peacefully. If anyone has an issue with my desire to study, I don’t mind making them all spend the night on the wall lamps in the common room.” Will shoved the last bite of fried fish into his mouth and methodically put his book into his portable book bag; he felt it was time to make some of the brain-dead Slytherins recognize the gap between him and them.
“It seems you really want to be the troublemaker among the first-years?” Yaxley’s face fell a bit; Will hadn’t given him any respect.
“Do you know what Yaxley represents?”
“Yaxley, and those idiots Selwyn and Nott, are all part of the so-called Sacred Twenty-Eight. You don’t need to remind me; I’m perfectly aware.”
“Very good, very good.”
Will felt Yaxley was getting a bit flustered.
“Alright, do you want to stand there foolishly, or have a ‘fair duel’? I must warn you, I’m in a hurry.” Will picked up his book bag, pushed past the students blocking his way, and walked towards the Slytherin common room.
Not far away, Draco Malfoy, with his platinum blonde hair, saw this scene, put down his dinner fork, and followed the group: “Hey, Goyle, Crabbe, quick, catch up.”
…Slytherin Common Room.
“Will, what’s going on? I only didn’t see you for a moment, and now you’re with these—” Sylvia anxiously rushed towards Will, looking as if she wanted to block Will from Yaxley and the others.
“OK, OK, OK, Lestrange, this has nothing to do with you. You’d best not get involved because of this Muggle boy, alright?” Yaxley waved his hand, and two Slytherins immediately went up to Sylvia, intending to intercept her.
“It’s alright, Sylvia, don’t worry, I’ll be fine.” Will had his wand in hand, pointed it at the two Slytherins, instantly making them stand rooted to the spot, not daring to advance.
“Behrens!”
“Alright, don’t worry. Although I don’t know why you’re so worried about me, trust me, I’ll be fine. Besides, if I don’t make these guys understand a few things, they’ll always come to bother me while I’m studying.” Will felt it was time to make these young Wizards stay away from him.
Otherwise, always wasting time with these people, how could he learn magic well?
LV4 Charms wasn’t just for show.