Hogwarts: The Child Who Improves Too Much!

A few days later, Ethan came to the door of the Leaky Cauldron again.

This time, maybe because it was afternoon, the Leaky Cauldron was bustling compared to the last time.

Facing the little wizard who came alone, the pub guests did not pay much attention. This situation happens many times every day.

"It should be somewhere here."

Following Professor McGonagall's instructions, the door to the magic world opened again after knocking on the corresponding brick three times.

When he saw the trash can, Ethan really wanted to do something.

After all, with the magic he has learned these days, many pranks are likely to be successful.

But after thinking for two seconds, Ethan gave up the idea.

Entering Diagon Alley again, Ethan's goal was only Flourish and Blotts Bookshop.

Last time, he bought textbooks for the first grade of Hogwarts with Professor McGonagall, and none of the spells Ethan wanted to learn were included.

For example, the Shield Charm, the Traceless Extension Charm, and the Occlumency Charm.

Although the Traceless Extension Charm is prohibited from being abused, Hermione in the movie has used it, and she didn't look through the banned books, so this spell should be common.

The reason for the prohibition of abuse is probably promoted by those companies that produce wizard tents and suitcases.

After all, who would buy it if they can make it themselves?

In addition, two wizards can use Legilimency in Hogwarts.

Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape.

If Ethan doesn't know how to perform brain occlumency, he is more or less worried about what will happen next if any one of them tries to read his mind.

Dumbledore's character is still somewhat guaranteed.

He will not cast this magic on his students, or he will not cast this magic on others without their consent.

The reason why he is proficient in this magic is also very simple.

Like Grindelwald, he is the kind of person who can do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.

It was only after a certain accident, that Dumbledore's life took a turn.

He had his bottom line and returned to Hogwarts to become a professor.

If Dumbledore had no bottom line, many things would have happened differently.

Take Hagrid's wrongful accusation, for example. By the time Dumbledore became a professor, Hagrid was already framed as the murderer.

Hagrid's character was the reason Dumbledore knew he was innocent and tried to save him.

But because he could not present any evidence, Hagrid was ultimately expelled from school in the end.

If Legilimency had been used to investigate, Tom Riddle would not have been able to escape, and it is unknown whether Voldemort would have been born that day.

In addition, the things that happened to Sirius and Peter Pettigrew later also show that Dumbledore did not use Legilimency.

Otherwise, one would not have had the opportunity to betray James Potter, and the other would not have been imprisoned for more than ten years because of being wrongly accused.

That leads to Dumbledore's risk being almost zero, but Snape is different.

Although as a professor of potions, he is also serious and responsible for his students and has a certain level of bottom line.

When it comes to Harry's problems, Snape doesn't openly show concern, but his actions suggest a deeper, more complex involvement.

Who knows if he will use Legilimency on Ethan to confirm whether he is a threat due to his incredible talents or because he has made contact with Harry?

To avoid this issue, he must know how to use occlumency on himself.

This is why he is in Diagon Alley today.

"At the end of the day, reading the book is the only way!"

After entering Flourish and Blotts, Ethan went straight to the area where the teaching books were.

Just like the last time, Ethan came, a dozen of young wizards were buying textbooks here. As the only bookstore in Diagon Alley, it was doing great business at Monopoly.

"Intermediate Transfiguration" and "Advanced Transfiguration Guide" were ordered.

Standard spells level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were taken.

Ethan's shopping behavior attracted a lot of attention. They had never seen the young wizard buy books like this.

Although "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" was not very useful, Ethan still took it.

Ethan had flipped through the previously purchased "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and found out that it was quite an interesting book written by Newt Scamander.

The key point was that the price was not expensive.

"Advanced Potion Making" was nine gold galleons. This is the most expensive one at present.

"Sir, you should be a freshman this year!"

"You can buy these books later. They are not needed now. Maybe in two years, when the textbooks are updated, you will have to come back."

Seeing that there were more and more books in Ethan's cart, the clerk beside him couldn't help but persuade him.

After all, this kind of bookstore does not get a commission for selling books. If the little wizard regrets and comes to return the books, they won't be able to fulfill his request.

"Thank you for reminding me, but these are all that I need to prepare for the preview."

"Well, maybe you are a natural Ravenclaw."

The clerk also stepped aside and stopped meddling.

Then, Ethan's eyes fall on one of the book covers.

"Where There's a Wand, There's a Way".

Walking to the magic area, Ethan felt that the title of the book was quite interesting. This person may have a unique insight into magic.

Instantly added to the cart!

"Major Discoveries in Modern Magic", "Guide to Medieval Witchcraft", "Forgotten Ancient Magic", "Research on the Development of Modern Witchcraft", "The Rise and Fall of Black Magic", "List of Contemporary Famous Magicians".

These titles are so attractive. They are far from mere clickbait!

Finally, in a corner, Ethan found his target, "Shields of the Mind: Mastering Occlumency".

There are still six or seven copies of this book, but it is already full of dust. It is estimated that no one has touched it for a long time.

Honestly, this situation is a bit awkward.

Muggles likely can't learn Occlumency just by reading about it.

Wizards from established families usually already have this knowledge, and those who want to learn it would typically hire skilled wizards as tutors.

As a result, books like this aren't commonly sold.

Putting the book into his collection, he went to the counter to pay for them.

After completing the free mailing service, Ethan had to sign that his money was all spent.

Owl Mail is one galleon per book, but door-to-door delivery is available for purchases of more than 50 gold galleons, and Ethan used this service.

Because he spent 127 gold galleons, Ethan's small treasury was instantly empty.

At Florin's Ice Cream Shop, Ethan sat in the rest area at the door of the shop, scooping ice cream with a spoonful, thinking about how to get some gold galleons.

Originally, he thought that 100 gold galleons would be enough, but it turned out that just buying some books cost more than 100.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, a shadow covered his head, and Ethan, who came to his senses, raised his head.

Someone had just taken a seat at the table across from Ethan's. 

Glancing around, he noticed that the rest area, which had a few empty seats moments ago, was now almost full.

Ethan was the only one sitting alone, occupying an entire table, making it the least crowded spot. 

The young wizard paid no attention to Ethan's presence—or perhaps deliberately ignored him. She set her ice cream on the table, sat down, and began enjoying her treat. 

The girl's waist-length golden curls, dark green eyes, and delicate features looked familiar.

Ethan recalled seeing her in the bookstore earlier.

After eating the remaining ice cream in two bites, Ethan didn't plan to stay any longer.

It should be said that the ice cream in Florin's cold drink shop is delicious, better than the ice cream he has eaten before, maybe it is made from the milk of some magical animal.

After Ethan left, the girl who was sitting silently next to him slowly turned her head and looked at Ethan.

Earlier in the bookstore, Ethan's actions had drawn some of her attention.

The girl had been browsing nearby for her textbooks when she overheard his conversation with the clerk.

Curious about why Ethan was purchasing so many books, she briefly considered asking him about it.

However, now that Ethan had left before starting a conversation, she decided to let the matter drop without saying anything.

She picked up her ice cream from the table and took one scoop in her mouth.

"Bitter."

Unlike Ethan, she didn't see the need to buy additional books beyond what she required for her upcoming classes, finding no reason to compete or overprepare.

Instead, she sits there eating her ice cream and has a lingering sense of curiosity about Ethan's motives.

"Maybe he is just an idiot."

Saying that, she finished her ice-cream and left the place as well.