Hogwarts: I Am an Exemplary Wizard

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Lighting Spell

As for Cho Chang, Cedric’s future girlfriend and Harry Potter’s white moonlight, Kael didn’t know much and had never interacted with her.

The only thing he knew was that she was in Ravenclaw.

But now there was one more thing... helpful.

After all, not every Ravenclaw would actively help others; they preferred to immerse themselves in their own world, pondering about academics or other things.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Ravenclaws are indifferent. It’s just a matter of personality. If someone seeks their help, they are very willing to offer it.

Simply put, they are neither proactive nor rejecting.

Cho Chang was talking with friends beside her, so Kael only glanced before looking away.

”It’s just the first class. What should I do in the future? I can’t leave an hour early every time.”

Beside him, Mikel was grabbing his hair, somewhat in despair, saying: ”At this rate, I’ll be late one day.”

”Don’t worry, Hogwarts professors wouldn’t expel students for being late; at most, they’ll deduct some points.” Kael patted his shoulder, comforting him: ”Oh right, let me show you something good.”

”Something good?”

Mikel and Ryan leaned in curiously.

Kael unfolded a map on the table: ”Thank Cedric; otherwise, you really would have gotten lost for a while.”

”Is this... a map of Hogwarts?”

Mikel was still confused about what it was, but Ryan, with a wizard father, recognized it at a glance and exclaimed: ”Where did you get this? Can I copy it? I promise to return it after class.”

”Of course, we’re roommates after all!” Kael nodded, then turned to Mikel: ”What about you? Want to copy it?”

Mikel felt tempted but shook his head after thinking it over.

As someone entering the magic realm for the first time, he didn’t want to miss any chance to learn magic, especially a crucial course like Charm Class.

”Can I copy it after class?” Mikel asked.

”Sure, no problem.”

Kael nodded, then lightly tapped the map with his wand: ”Double it.”

The spell completed, and another identical map appeared instantly on the table.

Kael picked it up, looked at it carefully, and handed it to Mikel after confirming it was correct.

”This is for you; the magic power on it should last about a week, so you can copy it anytime.”

”???”

Mikel took the map in confusion, then instinctively turned to the equally bewildered Ryan.

Ryan was in shock, looking at Kael and then at the parchment before him, feeling a feverish heat across his face. Just as he was about to say something, a voice suddenly called out from in front of them.

”A beautiful Doubling Charm, five points to Hufflepuff!”

Kael jumped in surprise, raising his head instantly, and saw Cho Chang opposite him. After a closer look, he finally noticed someone standing in front of the table.

The person was quite short, even shorter than the table, and was completely obscured while standing there.

”Thank you for the compliment, Professor Flitwick,” Kael said.

Flitwick smiled and said, ”I’m just telling the truth. Chopper, that’s your name, right?”

Kael nodded: ”Yes, Professor.”

”Seems my memory’s not bad,” Professor Flitwick said, then turned to Mikel: ”Can I see that map?”

Initially, Mikel didn’t recognize who the short wizard before him was, but he quickly remembered Kael’s prior address and hurriedly handed the map over with both hands.

”S-Sure, Professor.”

”Thank you.”

Flitwick took the map, felt it carefully, and then returned it to Mikel.

”Oh, the magic power is quite stable, and if nothing unexpected happens, this copy should last until noon eight days later.”

Professor Flitwick winked at Kael, speaking in a slightly regretful tone: ”If the end-of-term exam were on the Doubling Charm, I’d absolutely give you an ’O,’ but for now, I can only give Hufflepuff another three points.”

”Professor!”

At this moment, a little witch from Ravenclaw asked in confusion: ”Can’t objects created by the Doubling Charm exist permanently?”

”No, Miss Mittal,” Flitwick said, ”If copies could exist permanently, Scrivenshaft’s would not have so much parchment in its windows.”

”Not even Dumbledore can do it?” another young wizard asked.

”I’m afraid not,” Professor Flitwick shook his head and continued, ”Even if the headmaster could make his copies last a hundred years or more, that’s still not forever.”

”Alright, we’ll stop discussing the Doubling Charm for now; it’s still too early for you all. Let’s begin the class.”

Professor Flitwick turned and walked onto the podium, facing all the young wizards: ”Today’s class will cover the Lighting Spell, one of the most basic charms; the incantation is Lumos. Pay attention...”

In their first Charm Class, learning the Lighting Spell was no surprise to Kael, as this spell was considered the simplest and most straightforward in the magical realm.

There’s no need to worry about gestures; as long as you’re a wizard, have a wand, and can speak, you can cast it.

In earlier days, the Lighting Spell was even used to identify wizards and squibs, boasting a very high accuracy rate, virtually one hundred percent.

Simply put, if someone can’t even perform the Lighting Spell, then they are definitely not a wizard.

Given this context, Professor Flitwick merely demonstrated the casting process of the Lighting Spell once before letting the young wizards try it out themselves.

Soon, the classroom was dotted with glows, some large, some small, some bright, some dim...

Although Kael was a step slower, not the first to succeed, the glow from his wand was stable.

It was like an electric bulb, steadily emitting a soft and consistent white light.

Unfortunately, there were no extra points this time.

Because he wasn’t the only one who could do this, seven young wizards from Ravenclaw could also make their wands emit a steady glow.

As for Hufflepuff over here... although not many, there were only six fewer than the other side, so the gap wasn’t big.

”Don’t forget what I said earlier, stay calm and don’t panic.” Professor Flitwick sharply reminded, ”You must calm yourself down, just like when you usually hold something. Pronouncing the spell correctly is also very important; make sure not to say it wrong.”

With his reminder, more young wizards continuously met the requirement, casting a steady ”light bulb.”

Kael looked at his two roommates... they were still trying hard.