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Ethan inherently possessed dual learning talent enhancements, along with rewarded wizarding talent, dual dark magic talent, and potion talent enhancements.

Now, having obtained enhancements in thinking ability, spell talent, and alchemy talent, it can only be said that these BUFFs are stacked too high.

This randomly acquired talent is also excellent. 'Fire Affinity' enhances the control and power of fire magic, with a greater increase as understanding of fire magic deepens.

This world does not categorize magic into elemental systems, but there are spells involving various elements.

Among them, fire-related spells are relatively numerous, such as Fiendfyre, Fire Shield Charm, and Fiery Path.

Ethan was most impressed by Grindelwald's gas stove, which was truly both powerful and magnificent.

[Thank you to the generous patron Peak Forest's Kirin for the three monthly tickets, deeply appreciated!]

Chapter 23: Who Could Refuse This? (Seeking Fresh Flowers and Reviews)

The next day, just after seven o'clock, Ethan woke up early from his sleep, which had already become a habit.

Taking out the timetable that had been delivered with his luggage yesterday, Ethan found that Hogwarts' curriculum was quite relaxed.

There are eight subjects: Charms, Transfiguration, Potions, Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Flying, History of Magic, and Astronomy. Among these, Flying, History of Magic, and Astronomy are each one lesson per week, while the rest are two lessons per week.

Each lesson is one hour long, with a half-hour break between lessons. Except for Potions, which is two consecutive lessons, the other courses are separate.

Class times are from nine to eleven-thirty in the morning, and from one-thirty to four in the afternoon, with Astronomy class on Wednesday evenings.

All four houses attend classes together. There are only about seventy freshmen in total, so one classroom can easily accommodate everyone.

Besides, if they were separated, each subject would only have one professor, who would have to teach seven grades, divided into two batches of fourteen classes. Many professors also have other duties, such as being heads of house, and as heads of house, they have to handle matters related to their own house. When teaching, they also have to prepare lessons, grade homework, and prepare for exams.

If you calculate it this way, how would the professors survive? Even oxen and horses can't be used like that.

This morning, there is only one Transfiguration class, starting at nine o'clock, and it's still early.

The other three were still fast asleep, so Ethan didn't wake them. After washing up, he left the dormitory.

"Good morning, Senior!"

Arriving at the common room, Ethan immediately saw Penelope. Of course, besides her, there were also several older students present, each holding a book and flipping through it.

Each and every one of them is truly diligent.

"Morning, Ethan. Are you settling in well in the Ravenclaw dormitory?"

Penelope looked up and greeted Ethan with a smile.

"It feels alright. I'm not particular about beds."

Ethan sat down directly next to Penelope and saw the book in her hand, "Standard Book of Spells, Grade 5."

"It's half-past seven. Come on, let senior take you to have breakfast."

Penelope stood up and stretched, revealing her perfect curves. She's developing really well at sixteen, not lacking any nutrition.

"Did senior get up early to read?"

Following behind Penelope, Ethan asked curiously.

"I got up at six to read, that's not very early, is it?"

Then she added, "I have to take the O.W.L.s this year, and I want to get an 'Outstanding' in all subjects. I can't be careless."

"Senior, you should be fine!"

Being a prefect is enough to prove her excellence, especially a Ravenclaw prefect. A mere exam is definitely not difficult for them.

The O.W.L.s are Ordinary Wizarding Levels, taken in the fifth year, and directly affect subsequent course studies.

In the seventh year, there is also the N.E.W.T.s, which are Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests. The results of this assessment directly affect development after graduation. Only those who achieve high scores can become core members of the Ministry of Magic.

"It's indeed not very difficult, but forget it, I won't talk about it!"

Penelope lost interest as she spoke. If it was just an assessment, she would definitely be at the top of her class, but other aspects are not as good.

So she can only try to improve her evaluation as much as possible, to add more opportunities for herself after graduation.

Ethan also knew what she wanted to say, but it was best to pretend not to know at this moment.

The solidification of the wizarding class is indeed too serious, much more serious than that of muggles.

Before long, the two arrived at the Great Hall. Whether it's a meeting, a meal, or a holiday celebration, it's all in this Great Hall.

Breakfast is just so-so, far less abundant than last night's. Milk, oatmeal, boiled potatoes, bread, ham, eggs, bacon, self-service.

"Hogwarts has a total of one hundred and forty-two staircases, and some staircases change. For example, you only want to go to the third floor, but as you walk, you end up on the fifth floor. New students often arrive late because of this problem."

"It's still early, should I take you for a walk?"

After elegantly wiping her mouth, Penelope said to Ethan.

"Sure, then thank you, Senior!"

Ethan would certainly not refuse such a good thing.

After all, familiarizing himself with the roads of Hogwarts is good for night tours.

There is no unprovoked kindness in this world. Penelope is so enthusiastic because of Ethan's Sorting Hat stall, in order to make as many connections as possible. However, during the process of communicating with Ethan, she found that Ethan not only looks handsome, but also speaks pleasantly and is quite enjoyable to be with, it's just that he is a bit young. Therefore, she also added a bit of sincerity and treats him as a friend.

Of the three Hat Stalls in this world, Peter Pettigrew, who died, received the Order of Merlin, First Class. The remaining two are even more impressive, one is Professor McGonagall, and the other is Professor Flitwick. (Some sources say that Flitwick was also a Hat Stall, struggling to decide between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, eventually going to Ravenclaw, the opposite of Professor McGonagall.)

Ethan, who possesses the same talent, may also reach their level. A professor in a school has a very high status in the wizarding world. Which graduate of this school wouldn't give them some face?

The reason why Penelope is like this is also because there was a bad precedent before.

As a muggle-born wizard, Penelope had a senior who took great care of her when she entered school. She was also muggle-born. Two years ago, after graduating, she was repeatedly rejected by the Ministry of Magic and various large magical industries were unwilling to hire her. Finally, after working as a temporary worker in Hogsmeade for three months, she chose to leave the wizarding world.

This summer vacation, Penelope also visited this senior and found that she was not living well in the muggle world either, and had become a cashier in a bakery.

Now I'm almost twenty, haven't even finished junior high, have no skills, and can't use magic. I can't find a good job at all. However, my senior schoolmate has adapted to the Muggle life and even started dating.

But Penelope didn't want to return to the Muggle world crestfallen like this senior schoolmate. She wanted to change her destiny.

"Don't walk close to the wall on this staircase, otherwise the floor it reaches will be completely random."

"Also, you can't run on the stairs. If you run, they will shift, and sometimes a step will be missing, causing people to fall."

… …

"Okay, that's all for these moving stairs. Got it?"

"Got it, thank you, senior schoolmate."

Ethan's memory is so good now that it's no exaggeration to say he can remember everything he sees. Memorizing the rules of these stairs isn't a problem at all.

"Alright, it's almost time for class. I have to rush to the Charms classroom now."

Watching the departing figure of the senior schoolmate, Ethan turned and headed for the Transfiguration classroom.

As a prefect, it was Penelope's responsibility to take care of the first-year students, but it wasn't necessary to go to this extent.

Ethan knew the reason for this, but he didn't dislike it. There's a return for every effort. She was just investing in advance.

Besides, who could refuse the initiative of a senior schoolmate with big wavy hair?

【Thank you to大佬且随风而行 and 天马行空2002 for the monthly tickets.】

Chapter 24: Entrapment

Ethan walked into the Transfiguration classroom on the second floor of Hogwarts.

The first thing that caught his eye was a tabby cat lying on the podium. The tabby cat had a circle of patterns around its eyes, just like the glasses Professor McGonagall wore.

Ethan didn't dare to look too much and quickly entered the classroom.

His roommates were sitting and chatting. Seeing Ethan's arrival, they quickly greeted him.

"Ethan, we didn't find you after we woke up. Where have you been for so long?"

"Familiarizing myself with the environment of Hogwarts with a senior schoolmate."

Ethan sat down directly next to Michael, not hiding anything.

"Senior schoolmate Penelope?"

Terry guessed the answer at a glance.

Judging from yesterday's situation, senior schoolmate Penelope clearly treated Ethan differently from other Ravenclaw students who were also first-years.

"Yeah!"

"Then you're really lucky!"

Terry was a little envious.

It was almost time for class, and all the Ravenclaws had arrived. Ethan was the last one.

Looking around, the classroom was almost full. Hufflepuff and Gryffindor seemed to be missing a few people.

His eyes met Cassandra's, but she immediately turned her head away. Ethan noticed that Cassandra was sitting alone in the Slytherin group, not choosing to sit with others.

Hermione did have a deskmate. The two were chatting, and now they seemed to be in harmony. It should be her roommate!

After observing the classroom and chatting with his roommates, Ethan suddenly noticed that a little wizard's movements were a bit strange.

There's fun again!

Ethan immediately cheered up and sat up straight, his eyes fixed on the direction of the podium.

A Hufflepuff witch was carefully approaching the podium, her hand in her pocket, seemingly holding something. Ethan remembered her name was Croissant Pullman.

On the side of the podium, in order not to disturb the tabby cat, Croissant slowly took out the thing from her pocket: dried fish.

Carrying snacks with her, as expected of a Hufflepuff.

Holding the dried fish in one hand, she slowly approached the tabby cat, her other hand hovering in the air, ready to stroke it a few times when the tabby cat started eating.

She had a Maine Coon cat at home with some Kneazle blood, which she had raised since she was a child. If Hogwarts hadn't only allowed owls, rats, and toads to be brought to school, she would definitely have brought her cat.

It had been two days since she petted a cat, and she was already craving it. Now that she saw a very aloof cat, how could she miss it?

If she could use the food she carried with her to lure it back to Hufflepuff, then she could openly raise a cat, after all, this wasn't brought by her, but a native Hogwarts cat.

Just as the dried fish was about twenty centimeters away from the cat's mouth, another group of Hufflepuff students walked in from outside the door.

One of the girls quickly took two steps forward, grabbed Croissant's hand, and pulled her back.

She had just told her friends on the way, 'Professor McGonagall might turn into a cat to test us.' As a result, she was only a step late, and this friend she had just met yesterday almost fell for it.

When she was about nine years old, her sister entered Gryffindor at Hogwarts. At her request, she wrote her some interesting things about Hogwarts, and she mentioned this incident, 'A group of Hufflepuff witches surrounded the cat that Professor McGonagall turned into before class in the first Transfiguration lesson, wanting to touch it. She ended up being scared half to death'.

Ethan could clearly see the tabby cat glance at the little witch.

Obviously, the old cat was deliberately baiting, and this little witch ruined Professor McGonagall's good deed.

Soon, the bell for class rang, but Professor McGonagall still hadn't appeared.

Although there was no teacher, no one in the classroom dared to play around, because Professor McGonagall had left the impression of being serious and rigid on the young wizards yesterday.

If anyone dared to make a fuss in her class, they obviously wouldn't have a good time.

After about ten minutes, Professor McGonagall still hadn't arrived. Some of the little wizards couldn't sit still and began to whisper.

Everyone was guessing why Professor McGonagall was late. Ethan even heard a few little wizards talking about whether Professor McGonagall had forgotten about class because of a date.

This made Ethan's heart skip a beat. They really dared to guess!

It wasn't until the classroom door was suddenly pushed open that the scene quieted down.

Ron and Harry made a dazzling appearance.

The two first looked around the classroom nervously. When they found that Professor McGonagall hadn't arrived, they visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

If they weren't caught, it didn't count as being late.

Ron even excitedly said to Harry:

"Can you imagine how ugly Old McGonagall's face would be if she knew we were late?"

Ethan, who clearly heard all of this, just wanted to say, 'You're really asking for it!'

No matter how old a woman is, she doesn't like hearing the word 'old'.

Sure enough, as soon as Ron's voice fell, the tabby cat on the podium jumped down and began to twist and transform. Before landing, it had already turned into Professor McGonagall.

Ron, who had just shown a lucky smile because Professor McGonagall hadn't arrived, immediately froze.