Second Awakening

Chapter 24 Second Awakening

When Ian came out of the principal's office, it was already close to dusk.

The sense of crisis and tension about survival in the apocalypse had long been like a thorn deeply embedded in his heart.

Now, whether it's learning magic or preparing supplies, he has done everything he can to be prepared and ensure everything is foolproof.

My tense nerves suddenly relaxed at this moment, and a long-lost sense of freedom and joy welled up within me.

At this moment, Ian strolled along the shore of Black Lake in the sunset, gazing at the gleaming castle and Hagrid's cottage with wisps of smoke rising in the distance.

It felt like I had rediscovered the joy of childhood, chanting spells with chopsticks in hand, riding a broom around the house, and sitting by the window waiting for my owl.

Twenty years have passed in a dream, and in that dream, he has returned to twenty years ago. He is no longer the child who would be overjoyed at the sound of a train whistle.

……

After completely relaxing, Ian could clearly feel the surging activity of magic within his body.

A wizard typically experiences a magical surge only once in their lifetime, the one when a young wizard awakens their magic.

Having undergone a spiritual cleansing, Ian seemed to have broken free from the shackles that had bound him, and a continuous stream of magic began to flow within him.

Although there was no reference point, he had a clear sense that his accumulated magic power was now perhaps not much less than that of an ordinary adult wizard.

……

After it got completely dark, Ian finally returned to his dorm room, where Ivy and Andre were playing Wizards Chess together at the round table.

Ivy teased Ian after seeing him:

"Hey! Busy guy, you're back so late again. I really don't understand what you do all day. I almost never see you except when you're in class or sleeping."

"Haha, of course I'm looking for a place to practice magic. After all, if I don't work hard, the best I can hope for in my fifth year of OWLs is a score of 12 T," Ian explained with a laugh.

"Dude, you really don't need to be this crazy. These report cards are only something people who aspire to work at the Ministry of Magic care about. If you don't want to work at the Ministry of Magic, then the report cards are just pieces of paper."

Andrei, who was standing nearby, picked up the conversation and took the opportunity to express his own opinion.

Ian was happy to see his roommate's misunderstanding.

Creating an image of someone who cares about grades and studies hard can reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble and social interactions, whether in the eyes of professors or students.

At this moment, Ian smiled noncommittally, indicating that he would appropriately reduce his study pressure. He then asked:

"By the way, Ivy, do you know if there are any grocery stores in Hogsmeade? I'm planning to go there this weekend to relax."

"Good heavens, you've finally come to your senses? I thought you didn't even know we get weekends off! Ingredients? You went to Hogsmeade just to buy ingredients?"

"...Please, we're Ravenclaws, not Hufflepuffs who bury themselves in the kitchen. Besides, I haven't found a grocery store in Hogsmeade yet."

When Ian asked this strange question, Ivy shrugged, indicating that she didn't know.

Andrei looked at Ian speechlessly, then suddenly said, "Actually, instead of going to Hogsmeade to buy it, why don't you go check out the kitchen?"

These words were like a wake-up call; Ian suddenly realized that he had indeed been bound by conventional thinking.

His adult mindset made him always think about going out to buy it himself, forgetting that these things could all be found in the kitchen, and even if he needed a large quantity, he could pay for it with Galleons.

"Ha, Andrei, you're right, I completely forgot about the kitchen. Thanks for reminding me."

Ian found that there was really nothing to worry about. The last problem was completely solved, and all that was left was to wait for Dumbledore's infinitely expandable backpack tomorrow.

He didn't plan to continue practicing magic like crazy for the rest of the time; he understood the importance of a balance between work and rest.

Besides, he has basically learned all the magic that can be learned in a short time. There is no rush for the more advanced magic or magic that requires instruction.

On this ordinary Friday, Ian, unusually, asked Andre for advice on how to play Wizard's Chess and Gobstone. The game lasted until dusk before the three of them went to a restaurant for dinner together.

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(End of this chapter)