Chapter 009
The next morning, Ives got up early and sat in his study reading”Theory of Magic” by Adebe Woflin.
This book introduces some basic theories about magic in detail from shallow to deep. It is a good teaching material for beginners.
Just as Ives was immersed in the ocean of knowledge, Mrs. Evans’s voice came from outside the door.
“Elvis, little Hermione comes to play with you.”
There are question marks on Avis’s head. Hermione came to me… to play?
He closed the book and agreed,”I know, Mom.”
Then he opened the door and walked down the stairs.
As soon as he arrived in the living room, Ives saw a brown fluffy dumpling nestled on the sofa in his home, and there was a big schoolbag beside it. Judging from the zipper, there are a lot of books inside.
“Hi Hermione.”Aves said hello to the dumpling.
“Hi Ives. Hermione replied lazily. Crookshanks lay on her knees, raised his head and meowed.
Emily brought two glasses of iced orange juice and freshly baked cookies and placed them on the coffee table in front of Hermione. She asked curiously:”Hermione, what are you doing here with Ives?”
“read!”Hermione took out a”History of Magic” from her schoolbag.
Emily looked at Ives with a smile,”Take little Hermione to the study upstairs.”
“Okay,” Ives picked up the drinks and snacks and walked upstairs.
Hermione picked up her schoolbag, hugged Crookshanks, and followed him obediently.
In the study, Hermione looked at the books on the bookshelf curiously. books
“Wow, you have a complete encyclopedia!”Hermione said in surprise as she took down a beautifully packaged book from the bookshelf.
《Encyclopedia Britannica, also known as Encyclopedia Britannica, is considered the most famous and authoritative encyclopedia in the world today. It was increased to 32 volumes in 1985, and the index alone has two volumes!
This complete set of encyclopedias was Elvis’s tenth birthday gift. Hermione also has it at home, but she only has a few scattered volumes.
“What are you going to watch first? asked Ives
“Of course A History of Magic》，”Hermione’s tone was brisk, and she liked the decoration and atmosphere of the room very much.”I think we should understand the history of the magical world first.”
Ivis nodded slightly,”It’s true. But I think we should learn magic first. Improving strength is the top priority”
“It makes sense,” Hermione muttered.
In the following time, the two began to study”Magic Theory” with great concentration.
In the middle of the process, Emily came to visit a few times with juice, and saw the two of them discussing each other in a friendly manner, with a look on their face. Auntie closed the door with a smile and left.
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The benefits that full talent brings to Ives are reflected.
It was also the first time I came into contact with magic. When Ivis tried to release the fluorescent spell for the first time, he used it smoothly.
Hermione was slightly inferior, taking two tries before mastering it.
It seems that Hermione, the top student, is less talented in Charms than me, and Ives is a little complacent.
But there was one area where Ives had to give in: memory.
In the past two months, Hermione has exaggeratedly compiled”History of Magic”》、《She memorized”Thousands of Miraculous Herbs and Mushrooms” and”Magic Theory”, and she could even tell exactly which page those contents were on.
This made Avis speechless.
However, Hermione obviously ignored an issue. You cannot learn magic by sim
ply endorsing it.
The books Ivis and Hermione read were highly repetitive, and their progress was about the same. However, Ives had already finished learning the spells that he would learn in first grade, while Hermione was still stuck on the levitation spell.
Elvis always used all his free time to practice magic. In contrast, Hermione spent too much time reciting.
She seems to think that as long as she memorizes all the knowledge, she will automatically learn magic.
Although Ives tried to correct it, Hermione remained stubborn.
Especially one time, when Ives cast a levitating spell on a wooden board in the yard, he accidentally pronounced the wrong sound and summoned a heifer. Hermione was even more reluctant to learn magic by herself.
She said:”When these spells come to school, the professors will teach them again. I think having the guidance of professors is much better than self-study.” Hermione said, raising her eyebrows as she watched being thrown to the ground by the heifer. Avis, it seems that the boy is a clear negative example.
Crookshanks has been doing well during this period. He has become visibly rounder and looks much cuter. If Crookshanks was ugly before when he was skinny, he is still pretty ugly now.
It is worth mentioning that Ives subscribed to a public owl rental service, and the owl assigned to his home was the one that delivered the Hogwarts admission notice last time.
Avis also knew its name—Milia, a female owl.
During this period, Ivis and Hermione also placed several orders remotely at Flourish and Blotts Bookstore. Every time Miria landed on the balcony with a large bag of books, Ivis had to pay a few small fish sticks. cost.
Fortunately, Crookshanks was not interested in Miliya, otherwise Ives would have been prepared to lose money.
On this day, Hermione was reading”Hogwarts: A History of the School”》
“Ives, there are actually four houses in Hogwarts. Which college do you think we will be assigned to?”Hermione asked while flipping through the book.
“you?”Avis closed the”Beginner’s Guide to Transfiguration” in his hand and raised his eyes to look at Hermione,”Probably Gryffindor. As for me, I want to go to Ravenclaw.
Hermione looked over curiously,”Why?””
“I think your personality is more suitable for Gryffindor. I wanted to go to Ravenclaw, simply to prove that I was a smart person.” explained Ives.
“I think Ravenclaw is pretty good too,” Hermione looked confused.”Why are you so sure that Gryffindor is more suitable for me?”
Avis rolled his eyes. Of course, you are Gryffindor’s know-it-all, Miss Perfect! If you don’t go to Gryffindor, I’m really worried that Harry and Ron won’t be able to pass the first-year final exams.
“Do you want to make a bet?”Aves suggested
“What to bet on?”Hermione raised an eyebrow.
“I’ll bet on whether your sorting house will be Gryffindor.”
“good”
“What’s the stakes?”
“Uh, I haven’t thought about it yet. Otherwise, the loser has to do what he can for the other party.”
Elvis looked Hermione up and down, and the girl couldn’t help but hug her breasts and yelled:”It can’t be illegal or criminal!”
Aves laughed,”Of course.”
“By the way, why don’t you think we’ll go to Slytherin or Hufflepuff?”
“Slytherin’s admission criteria are pure blood, and I don’t think our two young wizards from Muggle families will be selected. As for Hufflepuff……”Ives hesitated.
“What’s wrong?”
“I just think Gryffindor and Ravenclaw are better.”
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