Flitwick froze for a moment at Karmit's explanation.
"Forgive me, Karmit, but I'm not sure I understand. Could you say it again?"
Karmit repeated, "For example, if I want to cast a Disarming Charm, I'm supposed to firmly believe that my spell will knock the opponent's wand away.
But in reality, I don't need that. I can cast the spell normally without thinking about anything."
Flitwick hopped down from the sofa, staring at him intensely.
"Are you telling the truth, Karmit?"
Seeing the professor's reaction, Karmit felt uneasy. Was he… something unusual?
"Yes, Professor," he said.
Flitwick's tone sharpened with curiosity.
"Would you mind showing me your spellcasting?"
"Here?" Karmit asked.
"Let's do this," Flitwick decided. "Attack me."
Karmit hesitated.
"Don't worry," Flitwick assured him. "You won't hurt me. Just cast a simple Disarming Charm. You can cast it wandlessly and silently, correct?"
Karmit nodded.
Flitwick drew his wand. "All right, Karmit. Let me see."
Karmit didn't hesitate further.
He snapped his fingers.
Flitwick's wand flew out of his hand and clattered to the floor.
Flitwick stared, astonished.
"Remarkable… Karmit, do you learn new spells extremely quickly? And do you master them just as fast—reaching wandless, silent casting far earlier than normal?"
Karmit blinked. "Yes, Professor. That's true."
It had always been that way since he arrived in this world.
Flitwick's eyes gleamed. "Then it all makes sense. Karmit, you remind me of a legend."
"A legend?" Karmit asked.
Flitwick raised a finger. "Before I explain, you must understand just how extraordinary your ability is.
Everyone knows that to cast a spell, four factors are needed: The incantation, the wand, the wand movement, and most importantly, the caster's intent.
Without that intent, the spell fails. That is universal magical knowledge.
The wand amplifies magic and helps channel the required wand movement.
But in truth, every factor—incantation, wand, movement—serves a single purpose: To help the caster focus their will."
"For example, when you cast a Disarming Charm, you say its incantation. While speaking it, your mind automatically focuses on the spell's effect.
That is true for every witch and wizard."
He paced as he spoke. "The wand movement likewise forces the mind to associate the motion with the desired outcome.
Even if a wizard is distracted, the ritual of incantation and movement pulls their attention back. Everything is designed to help a wizard concentrate fully on the intended effect."
Karmit nodded. That explanation was easy to follow.
Basically, spells worked because the wizard focused enough mental energy to anchor the spell's purpose.
Every built-in rule—words, gestures—existed only to reinforce that mental clarity.
Flitwick continued, "And silent or wandless casting is possible only when a witch or wizard has such a deep understanding of the spell that they no longer need external frameworks.
Their intent alone replaces everything else.
The mind is the true source of magical power. The clearer the intent, the stronger the spell."
Karmit understood instantly.
This was precisely the concept he had already suspected.
Like the unwritten rule from countless discussions in his previous world: I think something should happen, therefore the spell works.
I think this object should fly—thus Levitation works.
I think someone should die—thus the Killing Curse works.
It aligned perfectly.
Flitwick then said, "However, there are rare beings in this world who bypass this process entirely.
Magical creatures, for instance—goblins and many others. They do not need to focus intensely. A single thought is enough to substitute for intent."
Karmit frowned. "But what does that have to do with me? I'm clearly human."
Flitwick shook his head. "Who decided humans cannot possess such a gift? If magical creatures can evolve such abilities, why can't humans?
Rumor has it that the Founders of Hogwarts possessed this ability.
Their spells were far more powerful than the same spells cast by ordinary wizards."
"And based on my studies, I suspect Albus Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and the one-who-cannot-be-named may also possess this gift.
It explains their overwhelming magical power."
He looked Karmit straight in the eyes.
"Karmit, in other words—you have the qualification to become a true powerhouse.
I may have goblin ancestry, yet I do not possess this gift myself. Because of that, I have not been able to research it deeply.
Some in the magical world speculate about such an ability, but none have been able to confirm it.
If you wish to understand your own gift, you will have to explore and develop it yourself. No one can guide you."
He gave a thoughtful glance. "And based on your inability to perform Transfiguration before intent, and your success afterward…
I suspect your gift is not fully awakened yet."
Karmit left Flitwick's office still dazed.
So that was the truth?
He had always thought Grindelwald, Dumbledore, and Voldemort were absurdly overpowered—beyond reason.
Now he finally had an explanation.
A special ability.
But what exactly was this ability?
Where did it come from?
Karmit had no idea. But he now understood one thing clearly: He had the potential to become just as powerful.
The question was— how to develop this ability?
Deep in thought, he found himself already stepping into the Great Hall.
Had he just discovered a shortcut to growing stronger?
After lunch, he planned to find a quiet place and start experimenting with this newfound gift.
He rose to leave when suddenly— On the Slytherin table, the serpent emblazoned banners lit up in a blaze of green.
The light gathered, merging together, forming a massive throne crowned with a serpent's head.
Gasps filled the hall.
At the staff table, Dumbledore's eyes flashed with excitement.
"It begins."
The serpent throne completed its manifestation. Then the serpent head opened its stone mouth and spoke:
"Chief Challenge. First battle. Commence."
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