The Gamer: Multiverse Travel

They reached the top of the Astronomy Tower at midnight, the cold night air brushing against their faces, already feeling a little worn out from the day.

"Couldn't they do the class earlier?" complained Terry, leaning against the stone wall, his eyes heavy as he tried to stay awake. His voice was barely above a whisper.

"I guess we get the best view at midnight," Michael yawned, rubbing his eyes in an attempt to stay alert. He wasn't doing much better.

Daniel, on the other hand, felt relatively fine. Thanks to his higher stats and the Gamer's Body skill, he could technically go a couple of days without sleep with only some debuffs to deal with.

Just as he was contemplating that, the door to the classroom opened with a soft creak, and in walked Professor Aurora Sinistra, who introduced herself in a no-nonsense tone.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Professor Aurora Sinistra, and I'll be your Astronomy teacher," she said briskly, her sharp eyes scanning the room as if she were already assessing them.

Professor Sinistra was tall and thin, with dark skin that contrasted strikingly against her olive-green robes. Her high cheekbones added to the sharpness of her features. A pointed hat adorned her head, speckled with astrological signs, and her gaze was calm but direct, carrying the quiet confidence of someone who knew exactly what they were doing.

She explained the basics of the subject before instructing them to take out their telescopes and begin their first stargazing session.

Daniel squinted through the lens, amazed. 'The sky is so clear', he thought, 'It's even clearer than those million-dollar telescopes I saw in my previous life.' He marveled at the crisp detail, feeling a slight sense of wonder creep over him.

Once everyone had their telescopes set up, Professor Sinistra began to explain the constellations, planets, and the movements of the stars. Her voice was calm and steady, but it was the night sky itself that truly captured their attention.

The lesson was brief, as it was already late, and Daniel felt a little disappointed that it ended so quickly. The sky was vast, and there was so much to learn. But he didn't dwell on it for long. As he made his way back to the dormitory with his friends, he fell asleep thinking about distant planets and constellations.

The next morning, Daniel was the first to rise again. After finishing his morning routine, he wandered into the common room to read while waiting for the others to get up.

He didn't have to wait long, and soon, the others were ready, heading down to the Great Hall for breakfast.

"We have Herbology as our first lesson today," Anthony announced between bites of toast.

"Yeah, Professor Sprout's the one who introduced me to magic," Daniel said, remembering his first encounter with the professor. He found himself a little nostalgic as they ate, the conversation flowing easily, but still, the day's schedule was on his mind.

After finishing breakfast, they headed to Greenhouse One for their first Herbology class.

The greenhouse was filled with the rich, earthy scent of soil and growing plants. Sunlight poured through the glass walls, bathing the space in a warm, golden glow. Shelves and tables were neatly lined with pots of magical plants, while vines twisted around the wooden beams, adding a touch of enchantment to the air.

"It's really pretty in here," Anthony said, gazing around in awe.

The others nodded in agreement.

"It really is," Terry added.

They walked around, casually looking at the plants in the pots. Just then, Professor Pomona Sprout entered, her friendly smile giving the room a welcoming feel.

"Good morning, everyone," she said warmly. "I'm Professor Pomona Sprout. You can just call me Professor Sprout. I'll be your Herbology teacher."

She began by explaining the importance and uses of Herbology, introducing the students to less dangerous magical plants.

"This is a Flutterby Bush," she said, pointing to a plant with slender, twisting stems and soft, quivering leaves. "It's a magical plant that quivers and shakes. It produces flowers once a century, and they adapt their scent to attract the unwary."

The plant's small, vibrant flowers were a burst of color, and its delicate branches swayed gently, almost as if it had a life of its own.

Professor Sprout continued the lesson, pointing to a couple more plants, before moving on to the next topic: Basic Plant Care.

"Today, you'll be learning how to water, prune, and repot magical plants," she explained. "You'll start with Common Poppies."

The students were given the task of carefully repotting the plants, each of them focused on their work. Daniel found the task calming, his hands deftly working through the motions.

When the lesson ended, the students felt surprisingly content, despite the simplicity of the task.

"It's really interesting how many different plants there are, and how many different effects they all have," Michael hummed, stretching his arms as they made their way to the next class.

"Yeah, some of these plants were pretty cool," Terry agreed, deep in thought.

As they entered the History of Magic classroom, Daniel couldn't help but feel it was surprisingly ordinary, much like any classroom he'd been in during his previous life, just with an ancient, worn feel to it.

'Not exactly what I expected,' Daniel mused, settling into a seat next to Michael in the middle row.

The door opened, but instead of a regular entrance, Professor Binns simply phased through the door, his ghostly form barely visible at first.

He appeared as a faint mist, with spectacles perched on his nose. His voice was dry and monotonous as he immediately began lecturing, with hardly a pause to check if anyone was listening.

"Goblin rebellions," he muttered, his voice droning on without emotion. "A critical subject, one you must all remember."

Daniel found it hard to stay awake, but the lesson seemed to drag on. 'So the lectures weren't exaggerated in the books', he thought, stifling a yawn.

By the time class ended, Terry let out a long sigh.

"I think that was the most boring lecture I've ever heard in my life," he groaned.

"You're right," Daniel agreed, rubbing his eyes. "I almost fell asleep there."

The others nodded in agreement, and they made their way to the Great Hall for lunch, the conversation flowing easily again. They couldn't help but laugh at how the lesson had been so dull, hoping the rest of the day would offer a bit more excitement.