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Chapter 145: The Astonishing Genius Jerry (Second Update)
Chapter 145: The Astonishing Genius Jerry (Second Update)
The new semester began, and Jerry continued to excel as he had always done, racking up points for Slytherin in class after class.
It wasn't just about answering questions and earning points; he would often use these opportunities to pose his own questions, which frequently caught the teachers off guard with their insight.
Jerry had already memorized all the textbooks for the seven years at Hogwarts and had read many magic books. Additionally, he had learned a different system of magic from another world.
This gave him a broad understanding of magic, even though he still felt like a beginner in terms of depth. However, his breadth of knowledge surpassed even the professors at Hogwarts.
Sometimes, his questions weren't from the textbooks but arose from his studies of magic from two different worlds.
For example, when Professor Mcgonagall was teaching the Transformation Spell and explained the principles of converting one substance into another, Jerry would think about the Mimicry Magic he had learned from Sun Long.
The two systems shared many similarities, which inspired Jerry, but also left him with many unanswered questions. He would use these moments to seek Professor Mcgonagall's guidance.
His questions often touched on the principles of Mimicry Magic, which intrigued Professor Mcgonagall, an expert in Transfiguration.
Similarly, when Professor Flitwick was teaching the principles of the Telekinesis Charm, Jerry would think about the basic and commonly used mind control magic described in the Wizard's Handbook.
This often turned what should have been a regular class into a deep exchange of magical knowledge between Jerry and the professor, leaving many other young wizards completely baffled.
It seemed as though Jerry's magical abilities had reached a level that they could never achieve.
As this happened more frequently, many young wizards began to harbor a sense of admiration or even reverence for Jerry.
Last semester, Jerry had also performed exceptionally well, but it was still within their understanding, so they mostly felt admiration and respect. It didn't quite reach the level of reverence.
This situation was also highly beneficial for Jerry. He realized that while the magic from the two worlds had different manifestations, they shared many similarities in principle.
It was like a tree with two branches that originated from the same root. If these branches could be merged, some fascinating insights could be discovered.
Most importantly, this comparative study greatly enhanced his understanding and application of magic from both worlds, allowing him to grasp more fundamental concepts.
Initially, learning magic from two different worlds would have been extremely time-consuming and required more effort than a normal wizard. However, by comparing and integrating the two, he could advance in similar types of magic much more quickly.
It was a case of one plus one being greater than two.
Or, to put it another way, it was "touching on one thing and understanding many."
However, for professors like Mcgonagall and Flitwick, Jerry's insights were somewhat startling.
It wasn't that his magical abilities were beyond their expectations; it was the genius of his thinking and the depth of his questions, which were typically only explored by veteran wizards who had studied magic for many years.
What was even more remarkable was that Jerry not only posed these questions but also showed a genuine curiosity and understanding that went beyond mere textbook knowledge.
What truly frightened them was that, in the process of asking questions and discussions, Jerry demonstrated some highly creative ideas in certain aspects, ideas that were not yet present in current Magic theory.
This was what truly scared them.
After all, Jerry had only started learning Magic half a year ago!
He was no longer like other young wizards, merely following his teacher's instructions rigidly. Instead, he could extrapolate and come up with some bold and constructive ideas and theories.
And these ideas were not only logical but also highly valuable for reference and research.
Hermione from Gryffindor was also very impressive. She could absorb almost all the knowledge and theories her teachers taught, and even delve into more advanced topics from higher grades.
However, while the professors were surprised by Hermione, it was not entirely shocking because wizards as excellent as her, though rare, would appear every decade or so.
But someone like Jerry was a first for them. Sometimes, his ideas about Magic theory would give the professors a sense of sudden clarity.
So, Jerry did not give them the impression of being just an extremely outstanding student. Instead, he seemed like someone who could rival Dumbledore in the future and become a great wizard who would usher in a new era.
Thus, after the new semester began, Jerry focused entirely on his Magic studies, dedicating his time to classes, reading, and practicing his meditation technique.
His goal now was to delve deeper into the Magic he had already learned, solidifying his foundation. He knew very well that only by laying a strong foundation could one build a skyscraper.
During this period, there were a few minor setbacks. For example, in the first week of the new semester, Harry excitedly ran to tell Jerry that Professor Mcgonagall had exceptionally promoted him to the Gryffindor Team as a Seeker.
And in the second week, when Gryffindor faced Hufflepuff, Harry successfully caught the Golden Snitch, securing a hard-fought victory for the Gryffindor Team.
Some Gryffindor wizards felt that Harry's appearance might bring a ray of hope to Gryffindor, as many still believed that Jerry's quick catch of the Golden Snitch was just luck.
However, Jerry did not pay too much attention to this.
According to the Quidditch rules, Slytherin had already played against Gryffindor. The next matches were against Hufflepaw and Ravenclaw. If Slytherin won both, they would secure three victories and the Quidditch Cup.
Even if Gryffindor, with Harry, managed to defeat Hufflepaw and Ravenclaw, they would only have two wins and one loss, placing them second.
Moreover, even if they faced Gryffindor again, Jerry was confident in his ability to win. He would not go easy on them just because Harry was on the other team, despite their good relationship.
Respect for the opponent is essential, especially in competition!
Besides, he had a principle: if someone pays you, you work for them. Snape had given him a Nimbus 2000, and it was certain that he would help Slytherin win the Quidditch Cup.
Moreover, Snape had been very good to him, and it was important to have principles. Otherwise, there would be no next time.
(End of Chapter)
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