Chapter Summaries

Sean Wallop received an acceptance letter from Hogwarts and learned that his new life included a Wizarding World. A second letter bearing the Deathly Hallows and the Newmontgard crest arrived, leaving him stunned.

• Mr. Allen Wallop celebrated Sean's acceptance to Eton College and expected his son to restore the family's glory.
• Sean beat up a boy who had pranked a girl, then charmed several girls to complete a system mission and earn 10 points.
• Sean received a Hogwarts acceptance letter, and the system announced that its function modules were loading.
• Sean's family returned home, and Mr. Wallop handed Sean a second letter marked with the Deathly Hallows and the name Newmontgard.

Sean Wallop received admission letters from both Hogwarts and Newmontgard, whose representatives arrived at his home and clashed over recruiting him. The story then shifted to Lin Yan, who discovered the Jiang family’s role in his family’s destruction and reassured Shen Xi about the coming family council.

• Sean read an admission letter from Newmontgard, headed by Gellert Grindelwald, and questioned his memories of the wizarding world.
• Charlotte Hawk arrived and introduced herself as Hogwarts Student Union Chairwoman, telling the Wallops that Sean had been on Hogwarts’ incoming student roster since birth.
• Colton Sterling appeared and claimed Sean was also on Newmontgard’s roster, then argued with Charlotte over their schools and past rivalry.
• Charlotte and Colton drew their wands and prepared to fight at the Wallops’ entrance.
• Lin Yan concluded that the Jiang family was behind his family’s destruction and hid his jade pendant when Shen Xi entered with tea.
• Shen Xi warned Lin Yan that the family council could threaten their position, and Lin Yan promised that no one would take what was hers.

Charlotte Holt and Colton Sterling demonstrated magic while competing to recruit Sean, who agreed to pursue wizarding education despite his parents’ fears. The two schools continued trying to win him over, and Sean’s parents insisted he should learn enough about both before choosing.

• Sean pulled his family away as Charlotte Holt and Colton Sterling nearly came to blows, but their argument resumed when Mr. Wallop threatened to call the police.
• Charlotte and Colton enchanted two vases to duel, then restored them after they shattered, leaving the Wallop family astonished.
• Charlotte and Colton each praised their school and urged Sean to enroll, while Sean asked for accurate information about the differences between them.
• Sean told his parents he wanted to learn magic, and Charlotte warned that his uncontrolled magic could become dangerous if he did not enroll.
• Allen accepted that Sean needed wizarding education but told Charlotte and Colton that Sean should get to choose between their schools.

Sean chose Hogwarts over Newmontgard after Charlotte and Colton argued over their schools, and Charlotte gave his family instructions for visiting Diagon Alley. The chapter ended in Austria, where a middle-aged witch entered Grindelwald’s tower and addressed him as “Lord Grindelwald.”

• Allen asked Charlotte and Colton about their schools, their graduates’ careers, and whether they accepted donations.
• Charlotte and Colton promoted Hogwarts and Newmontgard, arguing over their schools’ advantages as Sean’s parents weighed the choice.
• Sean chose Hogwarts because he knew more about it and wanted to avoid the greater unknowns of Newmontgard.
• Colton left, and Charlotte gave Sean directions to the Leaky Cauldron and a parchment of precautions before departing to visit another family.
• A middle-aged witch entered Grindelwald’s tower in Austria and addressed him as “Lord Grindelwald.”

Grindelwald discussed Newmontgard's admissions with Vinda Rosier and looked forward to proving himself right against Albus. Back in his room, Sean explored the lottery system, drew a powerful set of cards and a golden talent point, then gave in to another batch of draws.

• Grindelwald told Vinda Rosier that Newmontgard's admissions were promising but that fewer English students were enrolling, and he said he did not need more people sent to recruit them.
• Sean checked his updated system profile, found his magical talents and a lottery page, and spent points on repeated draws.
• Sean obtained the George Weasley's Trick and Fred Weasley's Trick cards, whose Twin Stars set effect could randomly copy a target's spell.
• Sean drew a golden Freely Assignable Talent Point and raised his Transfiguration Talent from 7 to 8.
• Sean spent more points on another ten draws, and golden light flashed again.

Sean and Allen entered Diagon Alley for the first time to buy Sean’s Hogwarts supplies, where they discovered a bustling magical shopping district and went to Gringotts to exchange money. The chapter ended with a goblin changing his tune after seeing the gold and gemstones Allen had brought.

• Sean opened Hermione Granger's Echo (Gold), a card that enhanced his spellcasting, and decided to stop using the card system for the day.
• Sean and Allen entered the Leaky Cauldron, and Tom showed them how to open the passage into Diagon Alley.
• Sean and Allen explored the busy street and saw its many shops, including several magical-creature stores and the risky-tour company Terror Tour.
• At Gringotts, a goblin explained the exchange limits for Muggle families and said Hogwarts sponsored the students’ Galleons.
• Allen placed his suitcase of gold and gemstones on the counter, prompting the goblin to welcome transactions involving precious metals and gemstones.

Sean Wallop exchanged his money at Gringotts and visited Ollivander's wand shop with his father, Allen. After trying dozens of wands, Sean found a match in Ollivander's newest wand, though its Dragon Heartstring core seemed to trouble the wandmaker.

• Sean withdrew Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts from Gringotts, where Allen had also opened an account for him.
• Sean and Allen went to Ollivander's shop, where Sean met Ollivander's silver-haired granddaughter.
• The girl sent Allen outside before Sean began testing wands, explaining that ordinary people could be hurt during wand-compatibility tests.
• Sean tried several dozen wands without success until the girl suggested a new wand for him.
• Sean's magic surged through the Elm wand, sending red flashes and sparks through the shop and knocking down the shelves.
• Ollivander identified the wand as thirteen-inch Elm with a Dragon Heartstring core and warned that its core's owner was difficult to deal with.

Sean bought a wand from Ollivander and met Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom while being fitted for Hogwarts robes. The chapter ended when Sirius arrived at the shop to greet Harry.

• Sean bought a Dragon Heartstring wand that Ollivander said came from a Hungarian Horntail, and the silver-haired girl explained that she had noticed the violence beneath Sean’s polite manner.
• Ollivander’s granddaughter told him that matching wands with their owners was the Ollivanders’ only responsibility, regardless of what the owners became.
• At Madam Malkin’s, Sean met Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom, who were discussing whether Neville should try out as a Seeker despite being a poor flyer.
• Harry told Sean that both he and Neville came from wizarding families and described Hogwarts as a rival to Newmontgard, which he accused of pursuing power and using dark methods.
• Sirius arrived and teased Harry about his appearance, and Harry greeted him excitedly.

Sean searched for information about Grindelwald, prepared for the dangers of the Wizarding World with his father, and arrived at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters on September 1. He met Harry and was introduced to Harry’s parents as the journey to Hogwarts was about to begin.

• Sean found only vague information about Grindelwald in the magical history books and decided to investigate further after enrolling.
• Allen warned Sean that the Wizarding World could be dangerous, and they agreed that Sean should prepare before school.
• Allen gave Sean a miniature pistol to carry in his Transfiguring Lizard Wallet after Sean completed shooting training over the summer.
• The Wallop family arrived at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, where Allen searched for the entrance to the platform.
• Sean greeted Harry and politely introduced himself to James and Lily Potter.

Sean Wallop traveled through the barrier to the Hogwarts platform, said goodbye to his family, and met Hermione Granger aboard the train. Their conversation about magic and their two acceptance letters was interrupted by a blond boy who challenged Hermione’s criticism of Newmontgard.

• Lily Potter showed Sean how to enter the platform, and Sean passed through the barrier with his suitcase.
• Allen hugged Sean goodbye as the train departed, while Ayla ran alongside it and waved.
• Hermione Granger joined Sean’s compartment, and they introduced themselves and discussed their Muggle families and magical studies.
• Sean bought snacks for Hermione, and they examined a Chocolate Frog card featuring Gellert Grindelwald.
• Hermione told Sean she disliked Newmontgard’s arrogance toward ordinary people, and a blond boy entered and asked whether wizards should be above them.

On the Hogwarts Express, Sean stood up for Hermione after Draco Malfoy insulted her, then fought Malfoy and his companions. Afterward, Sean reassured Hermione and demonstrated a clever use of magic with a can of cola.

• Draco Malfoy insulted Hermione and looked down on Sean after learning his name.
• Sean mocked the Malfoy family's history, then used Quietus to reduce Draco's voice to a whisper.
• Crabbe and Goyle charged Sean, who knocked them down with two punches before approaching the frightened Draco.
• Sean told Hermione that he had only given the boys a full-body massage, and she offered to testify if he was punished.
• Sean used Reparo on an opened can of cola, allowing him to pull its tab and enjoy the first sip again.

Sean and Hermione arrived at Hogwarts with the other first-years, met Hagrid and Harry, and crossed the lake to the castle. The chapter ended with Sean standing before the oak doors, thrilled to have finally reached Hogwarts.

• Sean and Hermione changed into their robes as the train neared Hogwarts and discussed which house they might join.
• Sean and Hermione stepped onto the platform, where Sean accidentally bumped into a silver-haired third-year student.
• Hagrid gathered the first-years, and Sean greeted Harry, Neville, Ron, and Hagrid.
• Sean noticed Hagrid’s broken pink umbrella and wondered whether Hagrid had still been framed and expelled by Tom Riddle.
• Hermione cast Lumos to light the path, and Sean caught a student who stumbled in the dark.
• Hagrid led the first-years by boat across the lake, and Sean arrived at the castle’s oak doors.

Sean and the other first-years arrived at Hogwarts, where rumors about a dangerous Sorting Ceremony unsettled the students before Professor McGonagall led them into the Great Hall. The Sorting Hat sang, and the ceremony began with Hannah Abbott’s name, leaving Sean waiting for his turn.

• Hagrid delivered the first-years to Professor McGonagall, who told them to tidy themselves before the Sorting Ceremony.
• Hermione worried that she had put her robe on backwards, and Sean reassured her while rumors about dangerous tests frightened the students.
• Ghosts burst through the room, and Malfoy argued with Harry about Hogwarts and Newmontgard before Sean stepped in to calm them.
• Professor McGonagall returned, quieted the room, and led the first-years into the Great Hall.
• The Sorting Hat sang to the assembled students, and Professor McGonagall began calling names, starting with Hannah Abbott.

Sean argued with the Sorting Hat for nearly thirty minutes before choosing Ravenclaw, while the other first-years were sorted into their houses. Afterward, Sean wondered why the professors had allowed the unusually long ceremony to continue, and the Sorting Hat’s offer of a castle secret remained to be claimed.

• The Sorting Hat placed Hermione in Ravenclaw, Harry and Neville in Gryffindor, and Malfoy in Slytherin.
• The Sorting Hat debated Sean’s house, suggested Slytherin, and revealed that its duplicate was in Newmontgard before offering Sean a castle secret if he entered the Headmaster’s Office.
• Sean chose Ravenclaw, and the Sorting Hat shouted his house after nearly thirty minutes of deliberation.
• Sean joined Hermione at the Ravenclaw table and learned that the Great Hall had been waiting while the ceremony continued.
• The Sorting Hat placed Ronald Weasley in Gryffindor, and Sean wondered why the professors had let his sorting take so long.

Sean watched the Sorting Ceremony, drew rewards while Dumbledore addressed the students, and learned about Hogwarts’ professors and a prophecy concerning Snape. The feast began, and Sean noticed a petite silver-haired third-year girl watching him.

• Sean met Dumbledore’s gaze and greeted him respectfully before the Sorting Ceremony ended.
• Sean used fifty consecutive lottery draws while Dumbledore welcomed the students and gave his traditional speech.
• Cotton Bourne introduced Sean to the Hogwarts professors and told him that Trelawney had made a prophecy that might concern Snape’s return.
• Sean wondered why Snape had left Hogwarts and became intrigued by the rumor that he might come back.
• Sean ate at the feast and noticed a petite third-year girl with long silver hair and gold-rimmed glasses watching him.

Sean learned about Hogwarts’ bitter history with Newmontgard after Dumbledore announced an academic exchange that would bring its students to Hogwarts midway through the term. Dumbledore warned the students away from the fourth-floor corridor, then began the school song.

• Sean recognized that the girl watching him had Veela blood and decided to keep his distance from her.
• After the feast, Dumbledore reminded students about school rules and announced that Quidditch tryouts would take place in the second week.
• Dumbledore announced Hogwarts’ academic exchange with Newmontgard, prompting Cotton to explain the schools’ rivalry and Newmontgard’s dangerous reputation.
• Dumbledore said Newmontgard students would arrive halfway through the term and urged Hogwarts students to show their school pride.
• Dumbledore warned everyone not to enter the corridor on the right-hand side of the fourth floor, then led the school in singing its song.

Sean entered Ravenclaw’s Common Room after solving the Eagle Head Knocker’s riddle, then settled into his dormitory and inspected his system inventory. He discovered that his golden item was an unhatched Magical Creature Egg.

• Quim Grey and Penelope Clearwater gathered the first-years and led them up the tower staircase to Ravenclaw’s Common Room.
• Penelope explained that students had to answer the Eagle Head Knocker’s question rather than give a password.
• Sean answered the truth-and-lie village riddle, and the door opened for the group.
• Sean admired Rowena Ravenclaw’s statue, said goodbye to Hermione, and went to the boys’ dormitory with Anthony Goldstein, Kevin Entwhistle, Michael Corner, Stephen Cornfoot, and Terry Boot.
• After his roommates fell asleep, Sean checked his system and found an unhatched golden Magical Creature Egg in his inventory.

Sean examined the mysterious gold-quality Magical Creature Egg, then attended his first Potions lesson with Hermione, who eagerly answered Professor Slughorn’s questions. The class was just beginning when Slughorn asked Hermione her name.

• Sean inspected the bluish-green Magical Creature Egg and wondered how to hatch it and care for whatever emerged.
• Sean checked his new weekly mission to earn 20 points for Ravenclaw, then joined Hermione for breakfast as she studied anxiously.
• Sean and Hermione navigated Hogwarts’s shifting corridors and reached the underground Potions classroom before class began.
• Professor Slughorn introduced the lesson by asking the students to identify the potions bubbling in several cauldrons.
• Hermione identified Babbling Beverage and Calming Draught, and Slughorn asked her to remind him of her name.

Sean identified Felix Felicis in Slughorn’s Potions class and brewed Swelling Solution, while Hermione was disappointed not to win the potion. After his first day at Hogwarts, Sean received a summons from Professor Flitwick to visit his office.

• Hermione correctly identified the cauldron’s potion as Vigor-Boosting Elixir and earned ten points for Ravenclaw.
• Sean named Felix Felicis, also called Liquid Luck, and Slughorn offered a vial as a prize for brewing Swelling Solution perfectly.
• Sean carefully followed the textbook instructions, but neither he nor Hermione won the vial, and Hermione wondered why her potion was not perfect.
• Sean endured Cuthbert Binns’s History of Magic lesson and planned to stay on Hermione’s good side so he could copy her notes.
• After dinner, Sean received a letter from Professor Flitwick asking him to come to his office.

Sean met Professor Flitwick, who reassured him about the Sorting Hat’s secret and introduced him to Stephanie Ollivander, who asked him to assist with a new club. After they left together, Dumbledore revealed that the meeting had been arranged as an attempt involving Sean and Stephanie.

• Sean went to Professor Flitwick’s office after receiving a note and learned that the professor wanted to discuss the Sorting Hat’s secret.
• Professor Flitwick explained that Hogwarts would not force Sean to reveal what the Sorting Hat had told him and reassured him that he need not worry.
• Stephanie Ollivander asked Sean to become an assistant for a club she was planning, and Sean agreed to walk back to the Common Room with her.
• After Sean and Stephanie left, Dumbledore emerged from a hidden door, and Professor Flitwick questioned why he had arranged their meeting.
• Dumbledore called the meeting an attempt, and Professor Flitwick pointed out that Sean Wallop was one of seven children while Stephanie Ollivander was from Germany.