Hogwarts: Voldemort, don't stop me from studying!

Harry calmed himself down and took out his Charms homework to start writing, but after writing only a title, he didn't know how to begin.

—I should borrow a couple of reference books from the library first… but everyone's studying, wouldn't it be awkward if I suddenly left? Maybe Hermione has some…

As Harry began looking around anxiously, Theo, who was nearby, noticed his predicament and asked knowingly, "Don't know how to write this?"

Harry instinctively covered the messy notes and doodles on his textbook with his hand and said awkwardly, "Yeah, right."

“It’s okay, we didn’t know how to do it at first either,” Theo comforted him. “You can ask Wade for help. He’ll teach you how to write a paper and which reference books you need to read. Before you come tomorrow, go to the library and borrow the books. Follow Wade’s method, and you’ll soon find that completing the assignment is actually quite simple.”

Actually, Hermione reads the most, but she's used to writing down everything she reads—in her eyes, all the knowledge she's learned is important. Wade, on the other hand, can pinpoint their current problems, which knowledge needs strengthening, and then pick out the most valuable book for them to read. Basically, after reading the book he recommends, those previously vague concepts become simple, as if suddenly everything is clear.

As he got closer, Theo also noticed the messy notes in Harry's book. After hesitating for a moment, he pointed to the book and asked, "If you don't mind, may I take a look?"

Chapter 79 Training Plan

"Well... I wasn't paying much attention in class..." Harry's face flushed, and he pushed the book away in embarrassment.

Yes, Theo actually noticed that too.

He flipped through Harry's textbook and sighed, "Your notes are missing a lot of information and don't grasp the key points. Here's what we'll do—"

He raised his hand and shouted, "Guys!"

Everyone looked up at them.

“Harry needs to borrow everyone’s notes,” Theo said, then added, “if you’re not using them right now.”

“OK—I’m still pretty confident in Potions class. Just give it back to me by next Monday.” Michael used a levitation charm to send his Potions class notes over.

“My specialty is astronomy,” Ryan said. He not only borrowed the notebooks but also a book about the movement of stars.

“Um—” Neville also took out his notebook: “In terms of herbalism, I’m actually about the same as Theo.”

“No, Neville, you learn better,” Theo said earnestly. “Even Professor Sprout speaks highly of you.”

Neville blushed slightly, scratched the back of his head, and smiled shyly.

“I can lend you my notes on the History of Magic and Transfiguration whenever you need to refer to them,” Hermione said.

“Then all I have left are Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts.” Vader gestured for several notebooks to float over, then added, “I guess you also need to learn how to write papers?”

Harry nodded hastily, stammering, "Yes! I...I'm not very good at writing papers..."

Afterwards, Theo whispered to Harry, "Take good care of Wade's notes, especially the Defense Against the Dark Arts notes—his notes are more comprehensive and easier to understand than what Professor Quirrell taught in class."

“Thank you, Theo,” Harry said gratefully.

“You’re welcome.” Theo smiled gently. “We’re partners now, aren’t we?”

……

"Papers on softening spells can actually be approached from these five aspects, and future papers should follow this model—brief introduction, historical background, development and changes..."

As he spoke, Wade drew a mind map on a piece of paper, starting with the title and listing five parts as the framework of the paper, with each part further subdivided into two or three smaller points...

No one had ever systematically taught Harry how to write papers.

In reality, most students at Hogwarts did not receive this kind of training. Smart students gradually developed their own methods through repeated assignments, while less intelligent students either referred to the assignments of others or cobbled together a haphazard and perfunctory work.

In the public elementary school Harry attended before, homework was basically just for show; although they sometimes wrote essays (topic-based, narrative, or argumentative essays), they wrote them quite freely and in very short lengths, completely unlike the essays at Hogwarts that were often measured in feet.

Hearing Wade's explanation, Harry felt a sudden clarity dawn on him, all his previous confusion and bewilderment vanishing instantly. With each item Wade listed, corresponding ideas popped into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to complete the assignment. When Wade finished explaining, Harry was almost impatient to write down all his thoughts; he even felt the seven inches the professor had assigned was a bit too small, insufficient for him to write everything he wanted.

Of course, when he actually started writing, he found that turning his ideas into a paper was not so simple, but completing the assignment was still much easier than before.

Next came spell practice, which was a hundred times easier for Harry than writing a paper. He already possessed exceptional talent, and with only a little guidance from Wade, he displayed remarkable magical acuity and comprehension, quickly mastering basic spells to the astonishment of everyone except Wade.

Amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd, Harry was filled with joy, feeling as if his body had become light as a feather. He pursed his lips slightly, trying not to appear arrogant, but the restraint and unease he felt when entering the classroom, as well as the inferiority and shame he felt when seeing other people's notes, had all vanished, and his green eyes shone with an indescribable vitality and brilliance.

—I'm really good at this.

Harry said to himself.

……

Vader checked the time; there was only half an hour left before curfew. He clapped his hands, and everyone practicing spells stopped.

"Everyone—" Wade said, looking at the crowd, "A few days ago we had a little conflict with Malfoy and his gang. Although they ended up getting hurt, we also suffered a small loss—"

His gaze swept over Harry, Neville, and Hermione.

"Then I discovered a problem—learning spells doesn't mean we can protect ourselves. If we lack practical combat skills and can't react in time when attacked, we can easily suffer losses."

"You mean—" Michael exclaimed excitedly, "We should train our combat skills?"

"No, no way?" Padma panicked a little.

Hermione hesitated for a moment, then became eager to try: "What if we get hurt? The professor will deduct points from our grades!"

"Stop thinking about House Grades, Hermione, House Grades aren't that important—it's so cool!" Michael couldn't wait any longer. "Shall we start now, Wade?"

Wade took in everyone's changing expressions and then said, "Of course we can't just start like this—I think everyone should have mastered at least a few minor evil spells, but those spells shouldn't be used on companions, as they're troublesome to heal and might even bother Madam Pomfrey. So we need to master two basic defensive and offensive spells before we can spar."

"What spell?" Harry asked expectantly.

Vader looked at him and said, "Disarming Charm and Armor Charm."

"The Ironclad Charm?" Hermione exclaimed in surprise. "We don't learn that charm until fifth grade!"

Harry was also surprised—he was surprised that Hermione knew the content of their fifth-year textbooks… surely she had read all the textbooks for the older students?

As for Wade… Harry wouldn’t be shocked anymore. He felt that even if Wade said he could teach everyone Apparition, Harry would choose to believe him first.

“Indeed, the Ironclad Charm is quite difficult and is only learned in fifth grade. I only learned it a few days ago—” Wade unintentionally showed off, then said, “But this spell is very practical. It can form an invisible shield around the body and deflect enemy spells. However, it cannot withstand very powerful spells, so be careful.”

Harry subconsciously touched the scar on his forehead, while Neville pursed his lips, his expression also becoming very serious.

"As for the Disarming Charm, also known as the 'Expelliarmus' spell, it can remove an opponent's wand, making it a very useful spell. Since most wizards don't have wandless magic, losing their wand poses almost no threat."

Vader twirled his wand in his hand, then gripped it, looking at everyone: "So, shall we start with the Disarming Charm?"

In the original book, Harry learns the Disarming Charm at the Duel Club in his second year, which, according to Lockhart, is not actually part of the curriculum they are supposed to learn.

In fourth grade, Hermione learned the Ironclad Charm ahead of time to participate in the Goblet of Fire. In fifth grade, she taught the Ironclad Charm to others in Dale Reigns (Hermione learned it before Neville). Therefore, the Ironclad Charm was something that was learned at least in fifth grade.

Chapter 80 Information Sending and Receiving

As night fell, Harry and Hermione returned to the Gryffindor common room together—Neville had accidentally hit his head during spell practice and had to go to the infirmary to see Madam Pomfrey for treatment.

Only two or three students remained on the sofa. The fire in the fireplace leaped in the hearth, casting dappled and swaying shadows on the wall, like a mysterious and ancient painting.

"Goodnight, Harry," Hermione said. "Get some rest tonight."

"Okay, goodnight." Harry watched Hermione walk towards the girls' dormitory, and then he happily walked up the spiral staircase towards the boys' dormitory, even jumping up and down a couple of times when no one was watching.

During tonight's lesson, only Harry successfully disarmed his opponent, marking the first time he'd learned a spell faster than Hermione. Almost everyone else struggled to cast spells, and by the end, Hermione had only managed to make her opponent take two steps back… Then came Michael, who made his opponent flinch… but that could also have been due to the somewhat intimidating beam of light from his wand…

Harry recalled the surprised and admiring looks he received—not because he was "Harry Potter," nor because he was some "boy who survived," but because of the talent he had shown in learning spells.

Each member of SSC has their own area of ​​expertise. Harry originally thought he wasn't good at anything besides Quidditch, but now he knows he should be quite good at Defense Against the Dark Arts spells... Even Wade praised him, saying he's a genius in practical skills...

All this joy came to an end the moment he pushed open the dormitory door.

Ron leaned against the headboard, flipping through a magazine. He didn't look up when he heard the door open. Seamus and Dean were probably already asleep; their figures, lying behind the curtains, were breathing evenly.

The atmosphere in the dormitory was somewhat unusual.

Harry suddenly remembered that he had promised Ron before he went that if Wade and the others also welcomed Ron to join SSC, he would send a message in the Book of Friends and Ron would come immediately.

Harry noticed that Ron was still wearing the clothes he had worn when he went out, instead of changing into his pajamas.

“Hi, Ron,” Harry said curtly, almost wanting to run away.

Ron looked up at him and slowly asked, "Is it over? How were your club activities?"

"--It's alright." Harry said somewhat stiffly, "I learned the Disarming Charm."

He didn't know why he added the last sentence, and by the time he said it, it was too late to catch his voice. Harry immediately regretted it.

"Did you ask them for me?" Ron asked. "You definitely did, right? Even if they disagree, it's okay. You can just tell me the truth—I can accept that."

Harry didn't know what to say: "I—I didn't—"

"—No?" Ron raised his eyebrows.

“SSC has rules that you can’t just let anyone join; everyone has to agree… I’m just a newbie… so…” Harry stammered as he explained, feeling that his explanation wasn’t very convincing.

“Oh,” Ron said coldly, “I understand.”

He abruptly pulled the curtains shut, lay down, and covered himself with the blanket.

Harry stood alone by the door, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

……

A pure white orb of light slowly floated onto the candlestick and settled there, illuminating the entire dormitory brightly.

Vader sat by the window and began to check the messages in his friend's book.

The Friend's Notebook cannot retain text for long periods of time. If someone checks the message promptly, the text will quickly disappear from the page; if it is not opened for a long time, the text will disappear within half an hour at most.

Therefore, his parents and friends usually choose to communicate before going to bed.

[Zoe: Zoe is so grateful for the candy Wade Gray gave her! Zoe shared it with her friends, and McKee and Tess will try to replicate it. Wade Gray will also be enjoying them at the breakfast table!]