Chapter Seven, Harry Potter
As for arriving at Hogwarts, it will depend on one's own will and specific circumstances
Miss Nam Yang, please remove that exaggerated large red flower from your head
"Father has something to attend to temporarily, so I will accompany you today." Albert, with a mysterious smile, grasped Allen's arm. In that instant, Allen felt as if his arm might be wrenched away from his brother's grip, but soon the hold became tighter. He noticed the surroundings transforming into a kaleidoscope of colors, feeling a strong pressure from all directions, making it difficult to breathe, as if several iron hoops were tightly constricting his chest
"Mr. Harris, please stand up," Mrs. Kelly called out
The holiday seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, and during the remaining time, Allen was immersed in the study of magical books, causing time to slip away quickly
Young gentlemen, please take a look at Mr. Harris; he is the epitome of how a student should dress. Look at him, and then look at yourselves! Are you not going to arrange yourselves accordingly? In Mrs. Kelly's stern voice, Allen believed he detected a note of approval directed at him.
"Sorry, Allen, at least this is much more convenient, isn't it?" Albert shrugged and released his younger brother
Oh, I have just gotten used to it, I know how to shake them off. Harry Potter has learned how to better extricate himself from trouble after enduring long-term bullying from Dudley
Allen responded immediately
Four or five burly boys exuded the pungent smell of sweat and the distinctive body odor typical of adolescent boys as they ran past Allen
Perhaps it was a deliberate arrangement, as Porter's seat was directly in front of Allen
Coming to his senses, Allen realized that the slice of bread he had just held in his hand was no longer intact but had been scattered in pieces. He felt somewhat disheartened as he acknowledged that he would have to go hungry in the morning
However, he has not yet been able to purchase his own wand. The law for young wizards prohibits the arbitrary casting of spells, as it can be detected by the Trace. Although this regulation is essentially a mere formality for pure-blood families with adult wizards present, Allen believes that this rule actually allows the children of wizarding families to have more time to practice spells compared to those born to Muggles.
"Porter, how did you manage to get rid of Desley and the others?" inquired the inquisitive Flag.
Allen, the Dursleys bought new boxing gloves, and they are planning to bully that poor Potter again. Although Potter is a bit of an oddball, the Dursleys are indeed going too far... By the way, I received a new basketball as a gift for Christmas. How about we play a few games during recess...
Suddenly, the classroom fell silent; the phrase "just afraid that the air suddenly becomes quiet" is very meaningful, as it was Mrs. Kelly who entered.
Lady Kelly is dressed in a knitted long dress and a black woolen trench coat, the crisp fabric reflecting her meticulousness and attention to detail, while the gold-rimmed glasses on her nose enhance her dignified appearance
Thank you all. Harry did not hesitate and immediately agreed—there were not many people in school willing to be good friends with the odd Harry, so he naturally wanted to seize this opportunity tightly
"Brother D (Big D), quickly try your new boxing gloves; they will surely make him scream like a pig," Mo Ken said, while others erupted in coarse laughter.
"Porter, join us after class to avoid trouble with Dursley." Allen immediately noticed Harry's distress and planned to take the initiative to connect with him, partly to fulfill his father's wishes. After all, his father Irwin's intentions were quite similar to those of Lucius Malfoy in the original text, wanting his son to befriend the legendary savior in advance.
The new semester has begun. First, I must address your school uniforms. What have you all turned them into? Mr. Dudley Dursley, put on your jacket and place your boxing gloves in your desk.
Here, Allen! A somewhat frail boy waved at Allen; this was Fleg Brown, a friend Allen had made at this Muggle school, and also his deskmate
As she stood on the podium, her sharp gaze swept across the classroom, and all the students fell silent; this is the charm—or rather, the deterrent power—of an experienced homeroom teacher
This further diminished Harry's confidence and made him feel ashamed, as he was still unaware of how many Galleons were hidden in the Potter family's vault.
"I believe you certainly do not wish to enter the office on the first day of school," a serious female voice sounded behind Dali.
A gaunt face, with a complexion that appears somewhat malnourished, dark hair, and a pair of emerald green eyes, wearing round glasses held together with numerous pieces of transparent tape, and messy black hair that even obscures the lightning-shaped mark on his forehead, with these distinctive physical traits, Allen could easily recognize his identity.
After Mrs. Kelly listed a multitude of precautions regarding the school, the students evidently became even more dispirited
Lost in thought, Allen entered the classroom
The large-framed Dali quickly put on his gloves, dressed himself, and obediently sat down, a stark contrast to his physique
Next, I would like to introduce the new science teacher. Mrs. Kelly noticed the students' condition and directly stated the main point of today.
Undeniably, in the face of the teacher's stern gaze, even though he had once been a teacher himself, the memories belonging to the original Allen that surfaced in his mind still made him feel uneasy. This is the suppression of nature; students fear their teachers, just as a mouse not named Jerry fears a cat.
Among a group of students who were as anxious as quails, Mrs. Kelly immediately spotted Allen. A hint of appreciation and relief flickered across her stern expression—just moments ago, Allen had discreetly utilized the function of his new wizard robe to give himself an extra "fresh and clean" look, which was particularly useful for such an occasion
"Wait a moment, Allen, I will set off with you today," Albert called out to Allen.
"Oh, I am watching a few fat pigs racing," Allen shrugged, his hands tucked into the pockets of his school uniform, responding casually.
Silent casting and wandless magic are far too difficult for first-year students, and it is certainly beyond a young wizard who has never even held a wand to master. Moreover, it is evident that he does not possess the innate ability to cast spells accurately without a wand, like Tom Riddle and Bellatrix's yet-to-be-born illegitimate daughter, Delphi Riddle. This girl, nicknamed 'The Augurey', was born in March 1998 at Malfoy Manor, prior to the Battle of Hogwarts. Due to illness, she did not attend Hogwarts, but her bloodline inherited from Voldemort grants her exceptional magical prowess. In a one-on-one situation, Harry Potter, who is over a decade older and has been an Auror, is no match for her. She possesses the innate ability to cast spells accurately without a wand, and she is also a Parselmouth, capable of flying in the air without any tools, just like Voldemort.
"Harris, are you looking for a fight?" Dali extended his hands, clad in new boxing gloves, gesturing menacingly at Allen
Allen saw Harry in front of him desperately trying to smooth down his stubborn hair - a futile endeavor.
"Albert, you bastard! I'm not used to being summoned yet!" Allen, panting and struggling against dizziness, realized that he had been brought by his brother directly to a secluded area of his school using the Shadow Shift technique.
Porter looked at Allen with a hint of envy. Allen's soft, light golden hair lay obediently against his scalp, and the light blue school uniform fit him as neatly as a new outfit, seemingly without a single wrinkle. He appeared refreshed and invigorated, making Allen resemble the top students from wealthy families attending private academies.
Allen felt as if his eyeballs were being pushed back into his head, and his eardrums were pressed deep into his skull. Then he took deep breaths of the crisp morning air, opening his tear-filled eyes—he felt as though he had just squeezed himself out of a very narrow rubber tube
Roger, tuck your underwear into your pants
Allen grasped the slice of bread back in his hand and raised an eyebrow, "Oh, why is it not my father delivering it today?"
Interrupted by his mother's call, Allen quickly packed his textbooks, changed his attire from his underwear to the uniform of the public school in the Xiaohui Jin District, and tidied himself up. Allen swiftly organized himself and hurried down the stairs.
At this moment, "Porter must have hidden in the restroom, quickly send two people to find him! Let him try our new boxing gloves"
Allen quickly caught up with Dali and his group
This classroom is entirely different from Allen's school in his previous life, with colorful drawings made by the students adorning the green walls, and the purple bulletin board displaying various information such as the roster and class schedule
After finishing a glass of milk, Allen picked up a slice of bread amidst the swirling mist, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and prepared to head out, looking forward to a chance encounter with a transfer student who had blue hair and albinism
In fact, the seemingly eternally unmanageable hair is also one of the characteristics of the Potter family. The boy who lived's grandfather, Fleamont Potter, even invented a hair smoothing product because of it, which became a bestseller and quadrupled the already wealthy Potter family's fortune. After retiring, he sold the company for a substantial profit—perhaps Harry's father James's rival, Severus Snape, with his greasy hair, was somewhat reluctant to use the Potter family's products.
"Allen, why are you still dazed? Why aren't you keeping up?" Lady Kelly's serious gaze fixed on Allen
Allen, hurry up, come down for breakfast, do not be late
If you want to play Quidditch in the future, it would be very helpful to adapt to flying on a broomstick... Well, I have a few things to attend to, so I will take my leave. Don't worry, you still have plenty of time before your class, so take some time to recover by yourself.
Now, the students' curiosity has been aroused as she wished
How unfortunate! Although he was forcibly sent by his father, Owen, to build a good relationship with the boy who survived the disaster, seeing his current state, Allen couldn't help but feel a twinge of pity for him as he thought of his own happy family life over the past few days
"Where are the pigs?" Pierre and Dali looked around, then suddenly realized, "Kid, are you messing with me!"
In comparison to the performance of the first-year young wizards in the original storyline, Allen estimated that his theoretical knowledge of spells should far exceed that of almost all of them, with the exception likely being Miss Know-It-All
Oh, Mrs. Kelly, we shall enter now. Students of this age have a mix of love and fear towards their teachers, especially towards such a serious one.
Suddenly, he rushed back in a flurry, "Hey, what are you standing here for?" This is Pierce, with brown hair, a close friend of Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter's cousin
Even though Allen is a very good listener, he internally questions his ability to make friends due to the other person's divergent thinking: "Why are all my friends of this style? Do I have a tendency to attract talkative people?"
In the incessant chatter of the classroom, a frail boy dressed in an obviously ill-fitting pullover entered the room
Various books are scattered around the classroom, some neatly arranged while others are opened and placed haphazardly. These books are clearly available for the students to read.