Chapter 9 - First week at Hogwarts part 4 (1/2)

After the Transfiguration class is over, Neal took a break for an hour and went to Charms class which is conducted in the South Tower. As they settle down, Neal felt relieved when he saw the class is with Hufflepuffs.

Prof. Flitwick entered the class and took a roll call just like last time. Then, started his lesson. Neal liked this teacher as he is a lot kinder than others. He heard that he forgives everyone easily and doesn't take points from other houses unless one went too far.

Moreover, he also grants house points more frequently than others.

He spoke, ”The first lesson today is about the levitation charm. Swish and flick. Wingardium leviosa”. As everyone is trying to get it, Prof. Flitwick spoke, ”remember, the pronunciation and the motion are very important for the spell. So, anyone got it?”. Neal pointed the feather and made it levitate in one try which made the Professor happy and awarded Slytherin five points.

After the class is over, Neal tried to return to the dormitory but Daphne and Draco dragged him to the Quidditch grounds where the Slytherin team booked it for tryouts and practice.

Meanwhile, at the headmaster's office, Prof. McGonagall spoke, ”Albus, you have to see this”. While Dumbledor took the 5inch needle and observed it. He replied, ”I don't see any specialty in this, It's a fine forged Pure silver needle. A lot bigger than a normal one though”.

McGonagall replied, ”that is the exact problem. It isn't an actual one but was transfigured By Neal Slytherin in the class from a matchstick”.

Albus was surprised to hear and looked at it again through his half-moon glasses and whispered, ”That boy certainly exceeded my expectations”. McGonagall who was frustrated with the situation replied, ”just that? can't you see it's a never seen forbidden magic?. Even to date, only Sir Nicolas has been the only one who created the stone which can turn any metal into gold.

But this is even more of an outrage. That boy has transfigured an actual silver, not an imitation. Moreover, I can't untransfigure it back at all. He turned a simple useless match to an actual silver. It isn't a transfiguration where you would just alter a thing's appearance.

There's a high possibility that he can just take any object and turn into silver sickles in the future. Don't you see where it is going? It can topple down the entire wizarding world currency system”.

Then she looked at him in a worry, ”moreover, if he learns Transfiguration further and excels in it, what if he performs transfiguration on living things? They might even cease to exist. This is a serious thing of worry, Albus”.

Dumbledore smiled, ”relax, Minerva. You are reading too much far into the future. So far, he only turned the match into an actual silver needle. Rather than worry about it, please do your best to guide him in a good way

If the situation arises, we'll take appropriate measures but don't think of stopping him. Let him grow and make his own choices. We'll see where he'll be”. McGonagall replied in a serious tone, ”I hope you aren't making the same mistake as last time.

You know how the last guy turned the entire wizarding world upside down. You were the one who brought him to Hogwarts and you were also the one who brought Neal to Hogwarts”.

Dumbledore sighed, ”can't be helped. They both are the descendants of Salazar Slytherin. This is their home”. McGonagall replied, ”I hope you are right this time because if you are wrong, then you will become the greatest sinner of the wizarding world”.

Back to the Quidditch grounds, Neal yawned and stood up, ”this is boring. I'm going back”. He returned to the dormitory and studied for the rest of the day.

The next day, Neal went to the most boring class for the students in the morning. History of Magic which was taught by Prof. Binns who's a ghost. Ron, along with a few others slept during the first class itself.

Draco and Harry were busy with passing threats and insults in a paper from one end to another. As Daphne and others were busy chatting, only two people were carefully listening to his class.

One is Hermoine who was interested in knowledge and the other is Neal who was genuinely interested in History.

After that Neal went to D.A.D.A. class which was one more boring class as it seemed more like a history of Prof. Quirrell's experiences. It would have been interesting if only he explains the lesson confidently. His timid behavior and Garlic smell in the class made everyone lose their interest in the subject.

As soon as the class is over, everyone exits the class in excitement for the Flying lessons. later, Madam Hooch and everyone gathered with the broomsticks on the grounds outside of the Quidditch Training Grounds which is usually empty as rarely anyone trains because of no goals.