With Amy's one-on-one instruction, George has gained a lot of new understanding of Apparition.
There is a big difference between having a teacher and self-studying.
Many things not found in books, and a lot of practical advice, can be learned from teachers.
Furthermore, the teacher will adjust the pace of the lesson based on your feedback.
As dusk settled, Amy poured herself a glass of water to soothe her parched throat.
"Can you understand all this I'm saying at once?"
"Okay, I'd like to try it. If it splits into Splinching, please treat it for me as soon as possible."
George nodded and drew his wand from his waist.
In fact, he had already learned most of the theoretical knowledge of Apparition through self-study.
He never dared to try it because he was afraid that if Splinching, no one would be there to help him heal.
After Amy's explanation, he gained a deeper understanding of the Apparition in theory, and Amy was able to quickly connect with him should the Apparition split into multiple Splinching.
Therefore, he felt he could practice more.
"So fast? You should know that even sixth-grade students need to study the theory for several months before they can slowly start trying it out. You've only been studying for half a day, and you already understand everything I've said?"
Amy glared at George and advised:
"Learning spells, especially high-level spells, requires time and patience; being impatient won't help."
Her plan was to have George study the theory for two months before putting it into practice. That way, even if he couldn't use the magic in the end, she would still have taught him for two months, so even if he didn't get any credit, he would still have put in the effort.
I believe George would feel awkward not paying the remaining balance.
But if you try it now, that's fine too. If you can't use it, you can just say that your theoretical knowledge isn't solid enough.
"Don't worry, as long as you teach me diligently, even if I don't learn it in the end, you will still get your 100 Galleons."
George immediately saw through Amy's little scheme, and generously said...
He knew perfectly well that a first-year wizard could not possibly have enough magic to cast the Apparition; even Voldemort could not do it in his first year.
A normal wizard's magic power increases with age, and is basically fully developed by adulthood.
However, he is different. In addition to the magic power of his Wizard bloodline, he also has the magic power of the True Magic cat and the magic power of the panda who is currently meditating to improve his Mage level. His total magic power definitely exceeds that of an average adult wizard.
Therefore, as long as he masters this spell, he can cast it smoothly.
He didn't care about Amy's little schemes. As long as Amy taught him seriously and helped him solve the problem of Splinching, one hundred Galleons was nothing.
"You said it yourself, and a boy should keep his word; you can't go back on your word!"
Upon hearing this, Amy's face immediately lit up with a bright smile. She stood up, picked up her wand, and waved it.
"Let's start practicing now. Let's try Apparition from here in the living room to your bedroom."
Remember the key points: clearly recall the scene in your bedroom, and believe in yourself that you can get there. Never doubt yourself.
Even though she knew George couldn't do it, she still very seriously instructed him on the key points of using the Apparition in order to show her attitude.
George also stood up from the sofa, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to wave his wand and chant the spell as Amy instructed:
"Apparition!"
As the incantation was recited, he heard a slight popping sound, like a car backfiring.
His body felt as if it had been sucked into a narrow rubber tube, squeezed inside for two seconds, and then expelled like a bowel movement.
When he opened his eyes again, he was already in his small bedroom.
"Success! Apparition is so simple!"
The first time he used Apparition, there was no Splinching. He felt that the whole process went quite smoothly, much simpler than he had imagined.
Actually, after thinking about it, it's quite normal.
It is indeed not easy for the average junior wizard. Putting aside the theory, just imagining the target location carefully is not so easy.
Many wizards don't have very good memories and find it difficult to clearly visualize the target location in their minds.
George already possessed level three Psychic Abilities, giving him a particular advantage in this area. He could perfectly recall the scene from a single glance without needing to consciously memorize it.
Moreover, he can see even a single hair in the image.
Therefore, the first key point of this spell was not difficult for him at all.
The second key point is determination, which is to firmly believe that you can do it.
In fact, many spells require this to be cast. George has learned so many spells and has a deep understanding of this, so he is naturally very experienced.
The last point is to remain calm, which means not to panic or be afraid.
The young wizards all knew that learning the Apparate Charm could lead to splitting into Splinching, or even death, if done incorrectly. How could they not be afraid?
Especially when everyone practices together, you might be able to see one of your classmates Splinching on the spot.
But George wasn't afraid. First, he wasn't just a simple little wizard; he had killed many people in various worlds, so a mere Splinching was nothing to him.
More importantly, this is just one of his Body Division. Even if he is extremely unlucky, the death of the Splinching is just the death of one Body Division. What is there for him to be nervous or afraid of?
Therefore, he was able to successfully complete the Apparition on his first attempt because all three conditions were met: sufficient magic power and rich theoretical knowledge.
"Apparition!"
He used Apparition once again, disappearing from the small bedroom and reappearing on the sofa in the living room.
At this moment, Amy looked at George with her mouth wide open, her face full of disbelief.
The little wizard in this grade learned Apparition in just half a day. This is impossible, absolutely impossible, and completely contrary to her understanding.
Even if the other party is exceptionally talented and has an outstanding learning ability, what about magic? A first-year wizard's magic is only just beginning to be developed.
Could it be that this child was born with magical powers far exceeding those of others, possessing the magical power of an average adult wizard in just one year of school?
"Let me tell you, even if you learn the Phantom Movement technique ahead of time, you still can't lose a single one of the hundred Galleons!"
Coming to her senses, Amy immediately spoke up.
How talented George was seemed to have little to do with her; what she should be worried about now was that George was unwilling to pay the remaining eighty Galleons after she had only taught him for one day.
"Don't worry, I've only grasped the basics yet, and I'll need your continued guidance later."
Besides, even if I master the Apparition, you can still teach me some other spells.
So you won't be shortchanged from the remaining eighty Galleons; if you teach well, you'll get even more.
George replied indifferently.
What he wanted wasn't the current three or four-second Apparition, but rather the speed Apparition Amy could achieve in less than a second, so that it could be used in actual combat.
Therefore, the teaching of Apparition must continue.
Last day of the month, let's go!