While Charle was praising Minister Fudge's wisdom, might, generosity, and kindness, Dumbledore, after being stunned by Charle's seemingly bottomless appetite, also showed a look of amusement.
"Generally speaking, when Hogwarts determines which house a child is suitable for, it considers many factors."
"Sometimes, the sorting results can be quite surprising."
"But seeing you, Charle, I can confidently say that no house is more suitable for you than Hufflepuff."
"I think our Minister Fudge must be bleeding from the heart right now."
As he spoke, Dumbledore took out a thick envelope and handed it to Charle.
On the envelope were the crests of a lion, an eagle, a snake, and a badger, which were the Hogwarts acceptance letters that had captivated countless children who had read Harry Potter in Charle's previous life.
"Although it's a bit late, and this place isn't quite suitable, open it and take a look anyway."
Dumbledore blinked.
Charle also opened the envelope. Inside was a classic passage he could recite backward, along with a long list of items to purchase.
Charle read intently, while Dumbledore waited patiently beside him, a joyful smile on his face at the thought of a new student enrolling soon.
However, even Dumbledore probably couldn't have imagined what Charle was thinking at that moment.
It's 1991 now. I remember in the original story, Harry Potter enrolled this year.
That means I'm in the same year as Harry Potter.
Tsk, things are going to get interesting from now on.
Charle had no interest in getting involved in the original plot or personally experiencing the little house game arranged by Dumbledore.
But he did have some ideas about certain things that appeared in the story.
For example, the Philosopher's Stone, which would appear at Hogwarts this year. This was an alchemical item famous in the history of the magical world, and the magic it contained was enough to create the Elixir of Life.
If he could eat the Philosopher's Stone, how many deduction points would that be?
Besides, before the challenge to obtain the Philosopher's Stone, there were quite a few appetizers.
Fluffy, the three-headed dog, was an extremely rare magical creature.
Dog meat rolled three times, even immortals can't stand still. It should be very fragrant, right?
And Devil's Snare. When watching the original movie, he felt this thing looked a bit like spicy strips. It should be good to dip it in some chili powder and eat it.
The potion meticulously prepared by Snape, the Potions Master, would surely provide a considerable number of deduction points as well.
In the following years, there would be things like Dementors and Dragons.
There were also so many Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest. If they were raised properly, he wouldn't be able to finish eating them, simply wouldn't be able to finish!
Not to mention the thousand-year-old Basilisk hidden in the Chamber of Secrets, and Ravenclaw's Diadem in the Room of Requirement...
Just thinking about it made Charle almost drool!
Don't look at his current total deduction points, which had already reached one hundred thousand. In Charle's opinion, this was still a drop in the bucket, nowhere near enough.
The magical world's spells were as vast as the sea. If he wanted to become relatively well-rounded, he would need to master at least seven or eight spells, right?
Even if they were all low-level spells like the Lumos Charm, to deduce them to a level of powerful might would require at least a million deduction points.
Not to mention that the deduction points consumed by higher-level spells increased exponentially. This was a bottomless pit; no amount of deduction points would be enough.
Charle was already impatient to go to Hogwarts and feast!
However, before feasting, Charle felt that the first thing he should ensure was his own safety.
It would be hilarious if he didn't get to eat others, but ended up being slurped up by others like spicy strips.
For this, he needed stronger power!
And the simplest way for Charle to become stronger was to obtain another spell for deduction.
Speaking of spells, was there any wizard who knew more spells than Dumbledore right in front of him?
Thoughts flickered in his mind. Charle put down the acceptance letter in his hand and sighed.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, according to what you said, this letter should have been sent on my eleventh birthday, and it's very likely it was delivered by an owl, right?"
"It's a shame, I didn't get to see that sight."
"It seems owls can't deliver letters to Dak's basement."
Charle shook his head, a look of regret on his face.
Dumbledore's heart tightened, and the guilt in his eyes was evident.
He had almost forgotten that this child's eleventh birthday was spent in a dark, sunless basement, under the abuse and terror of a vicious dark wizard.
What a shadow that was!
Dumbledore said with a look of pity,
"I am very sorry, Charle, for missing such an important moment."
"But I think, perhaps I can make up for your birthday."
"I can give you a gift. Is there anything you want? I swear on the name of Albus Dumbledore, as long as it is within my power, I will find it for you."
Charle said with a determined expression.
"Headmaster, then I want you to teach me a spell."
"A spell that can dispel darkness and protect myself and those around me."
"I don't want something like this to happen again. Next time, if I face something like this again, I want to have the ability to stop it."
Hearing Charle's words, Dumbledore's eyes lit up, filled with admiration.
He had thought Charle would ask him for some strange and unusual items, but he didn't expect Charle to want a spell, and his motivation was to protect himself and others, to prevent such things from happening again.
This made Dumbledore feel that perhaps his judgment of Charle just now was a little hasty.
This child not only possessed the qualities of Hufflepuff but also had a Gryffindor side.
After the surprise, Dumbledore smiled.
"A spell to dispel darkness and protect yourself and others?"
"Of course. It might sound boastful, but I might be one of the wizards most skilled at this in the world."
"Originally, there was a spell called the Patronus Charm, which fits your requirements perfectly, but the Patronus Charm is still too advanced for a child who hasn't even started school yet."
"How about this, I'll teach you another spell first that has miraculous effects against dark creatures and dark wizards. Once you've learned it, I'll teach you the Patronus Charm."
"It will be a bit difficult at first, but don't be discouraged. Keep practicing diligently. In about a semester, I believe with your mind, which is famous throughout Britain, you will definitely be able to learn it."
Then, Dumbledore waved the Elder Wand.
Charle immediately felt as if an invisible domain spread out from around Dumbledore, carrying a warm, sacred feeling.
Within this domain, all evil seemed unable to approach and would be expelled.
Dumbledore explained.
"This spell is called the Banishing Charm. It was originally aimed at the evil magic of dark creatures and dark wizards. Later, some wizards developed the Muggle-Repelling Charm based on it."
"After the birth of the Patronus Charm, the Banishing Charm was also rarely used."
"But no matter what, the Banishing Charm is still a very effective spell against dark creatures and dark wizards, and the threshold for mastering it is lower."
Immediately, Dumbledore explained to Charle how to correctly recite the incantation for the Banishing Charm and the posture for waving the wand.
After a while, seeing Charle still deep in thought, Dumbledore smiled.
"Alright, Charle, this spell is not something a first-year wizard can learn in a short time."
"Come with me, I'll take you to Diagon Alley to buy some things you need..."
As Dumbledore got up to leave, Charle's face showed a strange expression.
Hard to learn in a short time?
Needs a semester?
Headmaster Dumbledore, that just means you don't know much about cheaters.
The next moment, Charle whispered in his mind.
"Deep Blue, deduce the Banishing Charm."
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