Originally, Charlie planned for Harry and his two friends to successfully cast the Patronus Charm by Christmas, but after the last training session, the trio absolutely refused to go a step closer to the box.
Hermione said she'd be a dog if she ever learned anything from Charlie again in her life.
Charlie could only give up.
Such ungrateful people; how many out there wished for special training in Expecto Patronum but didn't get the chance?
As they were celebrating Christmas with their usual antics, little did they know the immense impact Charlie's paper had on the magical world.
Malfoy Manor.
Lucius sat in a high-backed chair in his study, holding the latest issue of transfiguration today.
Although it was Christmas, Malfoy Manor still maintained its noble and luxurious appearance; those cheap, colorful fairy lights seemed as if they would self-destruct upon entering the Castle.
His gaze rested on the title of the paper, his finger lightly tapping the armrest.
magical creatures Animagus.
No one had ever succeeded in this field. Countless Transfiguration masters had tried, but all ended in failure.
And now, a third-year student had done it. This was truly terrifying; even the Dark Lord of the past couldn't compare to him.
Anyone who made an enemy of him would face the most dreadful nightmare... Fortunately, the House of Malfoy was already firmly on Charlie's bandwagon.
What kind of family has the best foresight in the magical world!
Thinking of this, Lucius glanced at Draco beside him with a sense of relief.
"Draco, you must maintain a good relationship with Charlie. After class, spend more time chatting with him."
"Father, Charlie and I have a decent relationship. It's not necessary to go after every class, is it? I still have homework to do."
Lucius gave him a sidelong glance.
The young man was still too young and didn't understand the essence of schooling.
"Then you decide for yourself, but you must remember one thing, Draco."
"What?" Draco listened attentively.
"In this world, some people are destined to stand at the top," Lucius's tone was calm.
"And what we need to do is to be able to follow behind them when they reach the top."
...The Burrow.
Molly stood in the kitchen, holding a copy of transfiguration today.
Her eyes were wide, and her mouth was slightly agape.
"Arthur! Arthur! Come look at this!"
Mr. Weasley ran downstairs, still holding a wand.
"What's wrong, Molly?"
Molly handed him the periodical.
"Look, Charlie's paper is in transfiguration today!"
Mr. Weasley took the periodical and looked down at it for a few moments, utterly shocked.
"Merlin's beard... Dragon Animagus? Last year when The Twins told us, I thought it was some creature that just resembled a Dragon."
"I never thought it was real."
Molly nodded. She turned and walked to the stairwell, shouting upstairs.
"Fred! George! Get down here!"
A clatter of sounds came from upstairs. A few seconds later, The Twins ran down.
"What's wrong, Mum?" Fred asked.
"We didn't do anything," George immediately added.
Molly walked up to them, grabbing one ear of each.
"It's precisely because you two haven't done anything!"
"Ah—Mum! Ow ow ow!"
"You two spend all your time with Charlie, why can't you learn from him?" Molly said exasperatedly.
"Look at him! He's already published a paper in an academic journal in his third year!"
Poor Fred and George were scolded for this... Longbottom Manor.
Madam Augusta sat on the sofa in the living room, holding transfiguration today.
She wore her hat with the stuffed eagle specimen, her expression serious.
"Frank, come over and look at this."
Frank walked out of the study. After being discharged from St Mungos, his complexion had improved significantly, but his hair was still somewhat streaked with grey, and there were a few shallow wrinkles on his face.
"What is it, Mum?"
Madam Augusta handed him the periodical.
"Charlie White's new article."
Frank took the periodical and looked down at it for a few moments. His expression became somewhat complex.
"This is the benefactor who saved Alice and me, isn't he?"
Madam Augusta nodded.
"I never imagined he would not only achieve such brilliance in Potions but also be so successful in Transfiguration."
Alice walked down from upstairs. She was wearing a light blue robe, her hair pinned up at the back of her head.
"We should find an opportunity to visit him and thank him in person."
Frank nodded.
"Actually, we should have gone long ago, but I've been recuperating until now."
"How about we write a letter to visit today?"
...Ministry of Magic, Minister's Office.
Fudge sat behind his large desk, holding the copy of transfiguration today.
He had read it three times already.
Fudge put down the periodical and rubbed his temples.
Compared to the House of Malfoy, unfortunately, Charlie seemed to have a not-so-good impression of the Ministry of Magic.
He recalled their last meeting at Hogwarts. Charlie had quite a few disagreements with him on the Dementor issue.
What was worse, Charlie was very close to Dumbledore.
Dumbledore was like a giant boulder weighing on Fudge's heart.
How many people in the Ministry of Magic listened to Dumbledore more than they listened to him, the Minister? Fudge knew it very well.
Every time the Wizengamot met, as long as Dumbledore spoke, most of the Wizards would vote for him.
He, the Minister, seemed more like a mere figurehead.
If Charlie also sided with Dumbledore after graduation... Fudge dared not think further.
A powerful academic genius, if he became a supporter of Dumbledore, his days at the Ministry of Magic would be even more difficult.
No.
Absolutely not.
Charlie must be won over!
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