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Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Additional Extensions of the Undetectable Extension Charm, A Small Beginning

Professor Flitwick's office sat conveniently adjacent to the Charms classroom, following Hogwarts' practical design philosophy. Many faculty offices throughout the castle shared this arrangement, allowing teachers to reach their classrooms quickly without navigating the maze of shifting staircases that could trap unwary travellers between floors.

Leo and Professor Flitwick covered the short distance in mere steps, settling into comfortable chairs positioned on opposite sides of an ornate mahogany desk. Without any visible command, an elegant silver teapot rose gracefully through the air, pouring steaming black tea into delicate porcelain cups with practised precision.

Leo lifted his cup carefully, blowing away the fragrant steam before taking a tentative sip. The rich, complex flavour immediately caught his attention. Genuine Fortnum & Mason black tea... this was the authentic article, not some cheap imitation.

Professor Flitwick gestured casually, causing his desk drawer to slide open with smooth efficiency. Small, perfectly formed pocket cupcakes emerged from a decorative tin, bouncing playfully as they arranged themselves on an ornate cake stand.

Observing this charming display, Leo recalled Cho's earlier assessment: Professor Flitwick was genuinely wonderful with students. According to the second-year, when young wizards sought comfort during difficult periods, he would even enchant these little cakes to perform elaborate cowboy dances for their amusement.

No wonder Professor Flitwick enjoyed such a stellar reputation among the student body. A teacher who combined extensive knowledge, exceptional instructional abilities, and genuine care for his charges... who wouldn't appreciate such dedication?

"Mr Grafton, what questions did you wish to discuss?"

Leo's eyes sparkled with unmistakable intellectual hunger as he leaned forward eagerly. "Please, just call me Leonardo, Professor."

"I'm particularly interested in the Undetectable Extension Charm. I have some theoretical confusion I'd appreciate you clarifying."

Leo's advanced inquiry caused Flitwick's eyebrows to climb toward his receding hairline. Such sophisticated magical concepts typically remained far beyond first-year curriculum expectations.

Nevertheless, Flitwick responded with characteristic patience: "Are you interested in learning this magic for future reference? It's quite challenging even for senior students."

However, Leo shook his head with quiet confidence. "Actually, Professor, I've already achieved basic mastery of the Undetectable Extension Charm through independent study."

"What I specifically want to understand is how to layer additional enchantments onto objects already affected by Extension magic. Daily utility charms like Warming Charms, Impervious Charms, and Scouring Charms, for instance."

"Additionally, how might one modify Extension containers to safely house living creatures?"

To demonstrate his claimed proficiency and avoid wasting precious discussion time, Leo retrieved an empty teacup from the serving tray. Drawing his wand with fluid precision, he executed a complex wrist motion.

"Undetectable Extension Charm!"

Intricate silver lines immediately manifested along the cup's inner surface, weaving elaborate patterns that extended and intertwined before fading into invisibility. Leo set the transformed cup down carefully and employed the Levitation Charm to guide the floating teapot toward his demonstration.

Professor Flitwick watched with rapt attention, his experienced eyes tracking every detail as tea poured steadily into the enchanted vessel. Stream after stream of liquid disappeared into the cup's depths, yet not a single drop overflowed the rim or even approached the brim's edge.

Only when the final droplet fell from the spout, creating gentle ripples across the tea's surface, did Flitwick emerge from his stunned observation.

The Undetectable Extension Charm represented advanced magic typically reserved for seventh-year students preparing for N.E.W.T. examinations. Even among that select group, most ultimately failed to achieve successful casting.

Yet here sat a first-year student... a young wizard who had attended exactly one class at Hogwarts... demonstrating flawless execution of this notoriously difficult spell.

Where could he possibly have learnt such advanced techniques?

Honestly, from Flitwick's professional perspective, Leo's Extension Charm showed room for refinement and polish. The execution wasn't perfect by master-level standards. But the fundamental casting had succeeded completely! Right before his eyes, this first-year had genuinely accomplished what seventh-years struggled to achieve!

Observing Professor Flitwick's prolonged silence, Leo asked tentatively: "Professor, are the modifications I described theoretically impossible? Or would pursuing them violate magical regulations somehow?"

"If this creates difficulties, we can certainly move to different topics."

Leo's considerate words immediately snapped Flitwick from his amazed reverie. He reached for his teacup, attempting to calm the shock coursing through his system, though his hand trembled slightly with residual astonishment.

"Oh no, your conceptual framework is completely sound and achievable."

"Regarding regulations..." Flitwick paused, collecting his thoughts. "Learning advanced magic at school violates no rules whatsoever."

He drained his entire cup in one extended gulp, moistening his suddenly dry throat. When he moved to pour a refill, he discovered the pot was completely empty.

Somewhat embarrassed, Flitwick waved his hand, summoning fresh tea leaves and steaming water to replenish their refreshments.

"Ahem, Leonardo, your theoretical approach is genuinely excellent." He searched for adequate praise, but conventional compliments felt woefully insufficient. "Your talent is also... quite remarkable."

'Remarkable' seemed like such a pale description for what he'd just witnessed.

"Let's begin with adding supplementary charms to Extension-affected objects."

Professor Flitwick withdrew his own wand and cast the Extension Charm on another empty cup with practised expertise.

"Unlike typical charm layering, Extension magic involves spatial manipulation..." He began explaining with careful precision. "When casting additional effects, you must adjust the focal points and magical layers where each spell takes effect..."

Leo absorbed Professor Flitwick's detailed instruction with intense concentration, practising each demonstrated technique through direct imitation. The more Flitwick taught, the more astounded he became by his student's extraordinary progress.

Leo's advancement defied all conventional expectations. Many standard charms appeared to be spells he'd already mastered independently. For unfamiliar magic, Leo required only a single demonstration... sometimes without detailed explanations... before achieving successful casting after one or two practice attempts.

As repetition continued, his proficiency with new spells improved at genuinely alarming rates.

From Leo's perspective, his system interface provided constant updates:

[Loan: Impervius Charm Proficiency (Daily Loan)]

[Task: Cast Impervius Charm five times]

[Loan completed]

[Loan: Scouring Charm Proficiency (Daily Loan)]

[Task: Cast Scouring Charm five times]

[Loan completed]

[Loan completed]

Daily loans carried the lowest interest rates among magical borrowing options, offering modest rewards that simply helped Leo achieve rapid initial mastery of various charms. Required tasks remained refreshingly simple... just repetitive practice sessions.

The key advantage was Leo's ability to actively customise daily loan specifications, targeting exactly which magical skills he wanted to acquire. Unlike weekly, monthly, and annual loans that attempted to match his needs but couldn't guarantee perfect satisfaction.

Having completed basic preparation work efficiently, Professor Flitwick began explaining specific techniques and crucial precautions for charm integration. At this advanced stage, Leo's learning pace finally began moderating to more conventional speeds.

During this intensive process, Leo queried his system about related weekly or monthly loan options. Unfortunately, available packages proved either too broad and unfocused or only tangentially relevant to his specific interests.

The system wasn't omnipotent after all. Acquiring knowledge through personal reading and dedicated practice remained essential elements he couldn't afford to neglect. This experience reinforced his absolute determination to visit the library today for advanced magical texts.

Through sustained teacher-student collaboration, Leo ultimately succeeded in completing basic charm integration techniques. The demonstration teacup, already enhanced with Extension magic, now boasted additional Temperature Control, Warming, and Impervious Charms working in perfect harmony.

What had begun as an ordinary porcelain vessel now possessed the ability to automatically regulate tea temperature, maintaining liquid at the ideal drinking warmth while isolating thermal transfer between interior and exterior surfaces. Users would never experience uncomfortably hot handles or burning fingers.

For Leo, such functionality could have been easily replicated through various technological products in his pre-transmigration world. But this teacup's magical properties had been created entirely by his own hands and knowledge.

It represented someone from the modern era relying purely on personal skill, accumulating expertise from absolute zero, and hand-crafting technological marvels through sheer determination and study.

This was an experience only magic could provide... the direct manifestation of knowledge transforming into tangible power.

A simple teacup marked merely the beginning. In this extraordinary magical world, he would learn more, master more, and create wonders beyond imagination.

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