Harry Potter : This Progress Too Much

"Lemon Sherbet!"

Professor McGonagall stepped into the headmaster's office at Hogwarts after finishing her day's affairs.

The first thing she saw was an old man with long silver hair, twinkling blue eyes, and a slightly crooked nose. He sat at his desk, enjoying a peaceful afternoon tea. A teapot of black tea and several small desserts were neatly arranged before him.

"You've arrived just in time, Minerva," Dumbledore said warmly, already pouring a cup of tea for her and pushing a plate of pastries in her direction.

As a man over a hundred years old, Dumbledore was used to solitude. Most of the time, he sipped his tea alone, lost in thought. Having company, even for a short while, was a rare pleasure.

"Albus, I have something important to discuss with you," Professor McGonagall said, declining the desserts.

She recounted everything about David—his background, their trip to Diagon Alley, and, most notably, the unusual reaction of the wands at Ollivander's.

"This year, we will be welcoming a truly exceptional young wizard," she concluded.

Dumbledore listened patiently, his expression calm as ever. He took a thoughtful sip of his tea before responding.

"Indeed, it seems we have quite a promising student joining us."

While he certainly took note of David's talent, Dumbledore had always treated all students equally, regardless of their background or abilities. He did not differentiate between Muggle-borns, half-bloods, or purebloods. Each young wizard and witch was a student of Hogwarts, deserving of guidance and education.

Though David's magical potential was impressive, Dumbledore did not dwell on it excessively. He trusted that the boy's journey, like all others before him, would unfold naturally.

"Good," McGonagall said, finally taking a sip of her tea. She had come merely to bring this to Dumbledore's attention, not to raise any alarms.

After all, she had seen many gifted students over the years. Talent alone did not define a wizard's path.

Some of the brightest had walked dark roads, while others, seemingly ordinary, had accomplished great things.

David's Experimentation

After returning home from Diagon Alley, David eagerly recounted his experiences to his parents—describing the bustling streets of the wizarding world, the towering shops, and, of course, the thrill of finally holding his own wand.

After lunch, he retreated to his room, excited to examine the new achievements he had unlocked.

[Achievements Unlocked]

[The First Stop of Wizards]

Step into the world of wizards. Though narrow, chaotic, and outdated in some ways, it is undeniably magical.

Achievement Goal: Enter a wizarding settlement (1/1)

Reward: Enhanced Wizarding Talent

[First Pot of Gold]

Golden Galleons—mine, mine, all mine!

Achievement Goal: Acquire 100 Galleons (1/1)

Reward: 100 Gold Galleons

[Wooden Stick × Magic Wand √]

This small piece of wood will be your lifelong companion in magic.

Achievement Goal: Obtain a wand (1/1)

Reward: A random spell

[Knowledge is Power]

Knowledge is the ladder of progress, the source of wizarding strength, and the foundation of all magic.

Achievement Goal: Acquire a book containing wizarding knowledge (1/1)

Reward: Talent "Focus" (greatly improves learning efficiency)

[Take the Blame]

The first step to potion-making is owning a cauldron.

Achievement Goal: Own a cauldron (1/1)

Reward: Improved Potion Talent

David couldn't help but grin.

Just by visiting Diagon Alley, he had unlocked five achievements. His wizarding talent had improved, his potion-making skills had been enhanced, and he had received an additional 100 Galleons.

But most exciting of all—he had gained a spell.

Without hesitation, he activated the reward.

Familiar knowledge flooded his mind.

Spell Acquired: Disillusionment Charm

Conceals the caster from detection. While not true invisibility, it makes the user blend into their surroundings like a chameleon.

A perfect spell for sneaking around at night in Hogwarts.

Powerful wizards might be able to see through the enchantment, but Filch certainly wouldn't.

David chuckled. This spell would come in handy.

Testing Magic

David had been eager to try magic ever since obtaining his wand. Now, with a perfect opportunity, he wasted no time.

Raising his wand, he spoke clearly:

"Disillusionment!"

A tingling sensation washed over him as his body gradually faded, blending into the background.

At first, the transformation was slow. But as he repeated the spell, his speed increased. Soon, he could vanish almost instantly.

The next spell to test was the Petrificus Totalus—the Full Body-Bind Curse.

For this, he retrieved a small white mouse from its cage.

"Petrificus Totalus!"

A bright blue light shot from his wand, striking the mouse. The tiny creature instantly froze, turning a dull gray.

David studied it for a moment.

"How do I undo this?" he mused.

Perhaps the effect would wear off on its own?

He set the petrified mouse aside and moved on to the next spell—Siphon Energy.

Holding out his wand, he cast the spell on another mouse.

A loud bang echoed in the room as the mouse exploded into a mess of fur and blood.

David frowned. That wasn't the expected outcome.

After some thought, he realized the problem.

The spell was designed to absorb magic, but ordinary creatures had none. Since there was no magic to siphon, the energy had nowhere to go—resulting in an uncontrolled burst.

To use it properly, he needed a target with magic, like a wizard or a magical creature.

Learning from the Textbooks

Feeling confident, David pulled out his copy of The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1.

Flipping through the pages, he noted the beginner-level spells covered in the book:

Lumos (Wand-lighting charm)

Alohomora (Unlocking charm)

Reparo (Repairing charm)

Diffindo (Severing charm)

Wingardium Leviosa (Levitation charm)

Incendio (Fire-making charm)

Incarcerous (Binding charm)

David decided to practice Reparo first.

Pointing his wand at a broken vase, he cast the spell:

"Reparo!"

Before his eyes, the shattered pieces reassembled, fusing seamlessly back into their original form.

Next, he tried Diffindo.

"Diffindo!"

A clean, precise cut appeared on the wooden surface of his desk.

He grinned. This was fun.

By the time dinner rolled around, David had successfully learned every spell in the textbook.

Compared to the complexity of math and science, magic was incredibly intuitive.

It felt as natural as breathing.

And he was just getting started.