My Hogwarts has a serious problem.

Chapter 12.012. I Actually Refused

"Is it my fault that they copied my homework?"

"Is it my fault that the teacher found out I copied something?"

"The teacher asked who did the homework, and I admitted it. Was that my mistake?"

"Am I supposed to tell the teacher that I was the one who copied the homework?"

"Was it me who begged them to copy it while crying and pleading?"

"When they're isolating me now, don't they ever think about who was calling me their best friend when they were begging me to copy their homework?"

"So why should I have to bear all of this?"

Hermione was very resentful, her face puffed up like a steamed bun, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes every time she complained to Lynn.

But Lynn was clearly not listening to the little girl's "complaints"; he was engrossed in studying a spell in his Level 2 Charms textbook called "Tarantella Dance."

This spell is quite interesting; it can make any object with legs dance, even inanimate objects like chairs and tables.

However, the spellbook did not record the pronunciation of the spells or the hand gestures for waving the wand in detail, which made Lynn hesitant to try it.

Professor Fox had specifically warned him that a miscasting of a spell could sometimes have very serious consequences, and advised him to act within his capabilities.

Lynn only had two points in spellcasting talent, which was just the level of a normal wizard. Even with a spell that was not much more difficult than the Levitation spell, he was not confident that he would be able to use it without any accidents.

Therefore, he is still only at the theoretical research stage.

However, he completed the timed mission to unleash a spell on the third day after returning from Diagon Alley.

As mentioned before, some spells are indeed not difficult. The pronunciation and casting gestures are very simple. For example, spells like the Glowing Spell, Levitation Spell, and Cleansing Spell are very easy to learn once you get the hang of the pronunciation and gestures.

Lynn didn't squander the free points he received as a reward for completing the mission. He hadn't yet decided which direction of magic to focus on, and he'd save them for later.

"Hmm...yes, so why are you still going to school even though it's summer vacation?"

Lynn was flipping through the thick spellbook, his mind mainly focused on studying spells, but he still vaguely heard Hermione complaining about something.

Speaking of this, Hermione couldn't help but show a proud expression.

"Because my parents set a goal for me to study at St. Paul's Girls' School, what I learn in regular classes is definitely not enough, so I have to go to an intensive summer camp during the summer vacation."

At this point, she became angry again: "Who knew that there would be troublemakers among those who came to summer camp?"

St. Paul's School for Girls, Lynn, is arguably the best girls' school in England, having produced many famous women and boasting a 100% university admission rate.

Such schools are certainly not for those who casually enjoy "happy education." They definitely require a certain amount of genuine talent, plus a strong family background.

In Western countries, very little is taught in classrooms because so much time is spent outside of class, so what is taught is very superficial.

What should I do if I want to get into a prestigious university at this point?

You have to start working hard from a young age, adding various tutoring classes outside of school, and then get into a private middle school or a prestigious private school.

However, tutoring and private tutoring fees are too expensive, and private school tuition is even more expensive, which almost completely limits the educational pathways for poor and ordinary families, leaving them with only poorly managed public high schools and community colleges.

Basically, their fate and that of their next generation have already been decided.

Hermione's parents are both dentists, which is a very respectable job in Western countries, and their income is truly middle-class. Sending her to tutoring classes and working hard to get into a prestigious girls' college is certainly not a problem.

The reason why there were also troublesome students in the summer camp she attended was probably because the summer camp activities were not just tutoring, but also had many opportunities to participate in social welfare activities, and it had quite a good reputation internationally.

Some children with poor grades are sent to summer camps by their affluent parents to "gild" their academic record.

Then they were sent to study in the United States.

The admissions process there is different from that in Europe. They don't place much emphasis on academic performance, but rather require children to have sufficient "social experience." The basis for their judgment is whether your child has a rich "resume" that can impress the admissions officers.

For example, in her previous life, Lynn remembered a student in China who was admitted to the prestigious University of Rochester in the United States because of his fervent love for instant noodles.

Of course, academic performance shouldn't be too bad either; it should at least be at an excellent level.

"You have absolutely no need to be angry about this. Their goals are different from yours, and their future directions are different. After summer camp, you will have no contact with each other at all, so there is no need to be friends. You can even beat them up if you are unhappy."

Lynn closed his book and casually put a few wheat kernels into Xiaomai's bowl, saying meaningfully.

"After all, you have superpowers."

Hermione's attention was already drawn to Umaru, who had run over to eat wheat kernels. Her eyes lit up, and she was eager to touch its soft fur.

"What difference does it make whether I have that superpower or not? I don't even know how to activate it now."

"Hey."

Hermione's hand had only reached halfway when Umaru sensed her intention and, warily clutching the wheat in her hand, quickly jumped onto Lynn's shoulder, giving her no chance to take advantage.

"Why is the sound of your hamster so cute?!"

Hermione's girlish heart was overflowing, and she couldn't wait to hug Umaru and give her a good rub.

"It's probably just a problem with its voice. What normal hamster would make that sound?" Lynn's habit of fooling the little girl had become an unbreakable habit.

"Then what is that wooden stick you carry in your hand every day?"

"Do you know what pen spinning is? I think this wooden stick is easier to spin and it's great for improving finger dexterity."

As he spoke, the oak wand twirled nimbly between Lynn's fingers. If Ollivander knew he was playing with his wand like this, he might strangle him.

"And what about these books you're reading? Why do they have 'spells' and 'magic' written on the covers?"

"Who hasn't been a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur)? What's wrong with me reading a magic book? You must have fantasized at home that you would become Snow White someday, and that a handsome prince on a white horse would come to marry you, right?"

Hermione blushed slightly, as if her secret had been exposed, and in a fit of embarrassment and anger, she reached out to grab Lynn's hair.

"I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"

Lynn laughed and leaned back to dodge, but accidentally fell off the chair, while Hermione laughed gleefully.

Lynn's reason for deceiving the young girl in this way was out of necessity. He didn't know much about the magical world, and he wasn't sure whether the restrictions on revealing magic to potential wizards under the Law of Secrecy included aspiring wizards like Hermione.

To avoid trouble, he would lie as much as possible, since Hermione would naturally have no such worries after receiving her Hogwarts acceptance letter next year.

Yes... that's right, you have to believe that Lynn was forced to deceive people; deep down, he was actually unwilling.

good night

(End of this chapter)