King of Lightning [HP FANFIC]

"Similarly, the incantations and casting movements for spells are the same; precise movements and the correct words allow wizards with lower magical sensitivity to master spells faster and more easily. You should know that, in the era before wands existed, wandless magic was the norm". Professor Flitwick cleared his throat; after explaining so much, he inevitably felt a bit parched.

"I see". Anduin recalled his years of self-training and hard practice.

Not only had this made his magic stronger than others', but it also seemed that his magical sensitivity far surpassed that of ordinary people, thanks to his cultivation.

"Indeed, as you've seen, almost all young wizards nowadays have a hard time casting spells. That's because their perception of magic has diminished. Compared to the past, when they could occasionally perform small tricks, this has created a 'perceptual gap.' That's why the initial learning of spells is important. If not careful, it can even make young wizards feel that casting spells becomes increasingly difficult, leading to pessimistic emotions. And emotions are also a crucial part of casting spells."

"Some talented wizards can indeed quickly learn one or two spells right after getting a wand, but that also requires a gradual process. As they grow, a wizard's magical reserves, control over magic, and magical sensitivity steadily increase until they reach around thirty years old. So, for a wizard, learning and casting spells becomes easier and simpler over time."

"Therefore, if you can only skillfully use a few spells, it's actually nothing that special. But when you say you have mastered all the first-year spells and can consistently and skillfully perform silent casting, that proves you are very unusual."

"So, can you tell this old man about it? This is very important for academic research on the development of magical spells. I hope you understand my curiosity." Professor Flitwick asked Anduin with a very sincere tone.

He knew that prying into someone else's secrets was impolite, but his love for charms made him shameless in asking Anduin.

Although he was very old, he still maintained a great thirst for knowledge about the unknown.

Anduin thought for a moment and felt that Professor Flitwick was very sincere and had explained so much about charms.

In fact, that had cleared up many doubts he had been carrying for a long time, and it wasn't much of a secret for him either.

"Thank you, Professor Flitwick. Actually, the reason I can perform silent casting so early might not be as complicated as you think. It's all related to my childhood experiences." Anduin trusted Professor Flitwick, so he carefully chose the parts he could share.

Professor Flitwick listened attentively.

"You might not know this, but I'm actually an orphan. My experiences in the orphanage from a young age taught me to be self-reliant very early. When I was around seven years old, I started noticing strange phenomena around me. I suppose that's what you call magical outbursts. Objects nearby would sometimes start floating in the air," Anduin said, confirming with the professor's gaze.

Professor Flitwick nodded in response.

"I was terrified at the time, but I lived in the Muggle world, and no one could explain what it meant. So, keeping it a secret, I began to study that strange power in detail. I found that, indeed, I was different. Back then, I actually thought I possessed, uh . . . what Muggles call a superpower. I was both nervous and excited, so I began to explore that strange power inside me. I started learning how to control it. It was very difficult at first, but curiosity made me very patient."

"When I think back to myself then, sometimes it seems incredible. I could stare at a cup all day, trying to mobilize the ability inside me . . . I mean, the magic. At that time, I didn't even have the concept of what magic was," Anduin said softly, as if he could see his past self again.

Professor Flitwick raised his eyebrows and nodded.

He hadn't expected this young man to have such a special experience.

"Perseverance often bears fruit. I lost count of how many times I practiced, but finally, one day, I vaguely sensed magic and actually made the cup move right before my eyes. I tried hard to remember that feeling, and then came continuous attempts and practice. Let me think . . . this practice continued until I received my acceptance letter to Hogwarts and never stopped."

Then, to Flitwick's astonished expression, Anduin gently waved his hand, and several books in front of him floated calmly in the air.

"My goodness, this is . . . this is wandless magic!" Flitwick looked at Anduin with eyes shining in amazement.

But Anduin wasn't finished yet.

"After years of practice, releasing magic became increasingly effortless for me, and I also tried to deepen my control over it through weighted training and delayed practice sessions. I think it was this ongoing training that made me, uh . . . as you said, more sensitive to magic."

"Later, I received my Hogwarts letter, and Professor McGonagall took me to buy my first wand. I was so fascinated by the magical world that I couldn't wait to start teaching myself magic. At first, I did experience a decrease in magical sensitivity, just as you said. Casting spells with the wand, especially the levitation charm, became very smooth and stable, but when I was without my wand or not chanting, I felt some discomfort. However, perhaps it was thanks to those years of training that I developed greater magical sensitivity and stronger control. After many practices, I was able to make objects float without a wand." Anduin explained the details he could share with Professor Flitwick.

Of course, he didn't want to honestly talk about things like martial arts practice or meditation, since it would be very hard to explain how he had learned those.

"After that, I found learning other spells quite effortless as well, although, actually, only the levitation charm I can perform with wandless silent magic." (He also knew the impediment curse, but he didn't intend to mention it.)

Professor Flitwick listened to Anduin's experience, finding it both incredible and reasonable.

There were no shortcuts, only constant effort. And at the same time, he began to feel a hint of admiration for this young wizard.

"Oh, Anduin, you were practically born to be a Ravenclaw student. How did the Sorting Hat put you in Slytherin?" sighed Professor Flitwick with a look of regret.

"Because that broken hat is petty," Anduin murmured to himself.

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