It's decided, Fire Dragon!

Charlie had no idea either—he'd just woken up, and his performance just now was thanks to another special skill.

As long as he heard his name in class, he could snap awake instantly and act as if he'd never been asleep.

Charlie blinked, his brain racing.

He heard the incantations rising and falling around the classroom, saw his classmates waving their wands, and immediately understood the situation.

"Matchstick to Silver Needle, Professor."

Charlie answered with a firm tone.

Professor McGonagall's eyebrows lifted slightly, a flicker of surprise in her eyes:

"Since you know the task, why haven't you started practicing, Mr. White?"

Charlie flashed a confident smile:

"Because I've already mastered it, Professor."

The moment those words left his mouth, not only was Professor McGonagall stunned, but the surrounding classmates also stopped what they were doing, turning their heads to look at Charlie.

Ernie and Justin were dumbfounded—they'd watched Charlie sleep through the entire class!

Oh no, oh no, now he's not just sleeping in class, he's lying to the teacher.

Professor McGonagall pressed her lips together, her gaze turning stern.

She remembered Charlie well—after all, she had personally guided him into the wizarding world.

She'd had a good impression of him at first, but the last thing she wanted was to see a student lying in her classroom.

"Is that so?" Professor McGonagall's tone cooled a few degrees.

"Then please demonstrate for everyone."

The classroom fell silent, all eyes fixed on Charlie.

Ernie was sweating nervously, genuinely worried for his new roommate.

Charlie didn't respond; he simply picked up his wand and gave it a light flick.

"Matchstick to Silver Needle," Charlie murmured.

The matchstick on the desk trembled, then, under everyone's gaze, transformed into a gleaming silver needle.

The whole class gasped, and even Professor McGonagall's eyes widened.

She reached out, picked up the needle, and examined it closely, confirming it was a perfect silver needle with no trace of the matchstick left.

"Impressive, Mr. White," Professor McGonagall said, her tone carrying clear surprise.

She hadn't expected Charlie to actually master Transfiguration. Even pureblood wizards, raised with it, struggled to succeed in their first lesson—let alone a Muggle-born wizard.

It seemed Charlie had prepared well over the summer. At that thought, her expression softened into one of approval.

Professor McGonagall's greatest admiration was for students who loved learning.

"Five points to Hufflepuff for Mr. White's outstanding Transfiguration performance," Professor McGonagall announced, then turned to the class.

"See this? This is the result of previewing and diligent practice."

Ernie and Justin stared at Charlie in disbelief, their expressions like they'd seen a flying pig.

Dude, you can earn points while sleeping?

The bell rang, and Charlie finally woke up completely.

Professor McGonagall put away her wand and swept her gaze across the classroom:

"Tonight's homework is to practice turning a matchstick into a silver needle and write an essay on the process. I'll check everyone's progress next class."

The students packed their bags, ready to leave.

Justin groaned about how hard the homework was, saying he'd never written an essay before.

The three of them walked out of the classroom together, Ernie still rambling on about Charlie's talent.

Back in the Hufflepuff Common Room, Charlie found a corner to sit in and started checking last night's lottery rewards.

"Little System, what did I get from last night's draw?"

[Reply to Your Majesty: Last night, you obtained Levitation Charm Proficiency +20, Flock of Birds Proficiency +100, Transfiguration Proficiency +50, Animagus...]

The system rattled off a long list, and Charlie's head spun.

"Stop, stop, stop. Focus on that Animagus—what is it?"

[Animagus is an advanced form of Transfiguration that allows a wizard to transform into a specific animal form. It's an extremely rare talent; fewer than seven Animagi are registered in the entire British Wizarding World.]

Charlie's eyes lit up instantly:

"Turn into an animal? Then I want to become an Eastern Divine Dragon!"

[Regretfully, Your Majesty, the Animagus produced by the system can turn into magical creatures, but only those that exist in this world.]

"Then what's the point?"

Charlie slapped his thigh in disappointment.

Justin winced and pulled his hand away from his own leg.

"How about slapping your own leg?"

Charlie brushed him off casually.

"I'll let you copy my homework."

"Dad, slap me twice more, or I won't feel right copying it."

Justin's face changed instantly—Charlie's Transfiguration skills were obvious to all, so his homework was bound to be excellent.

Having fobbed Justin off, Charlie continued thinking.

He'd originally wanted to transform into a Divine Dragon from Eastern mythology, soaring through the sky and diving into the sea, with explosive combat power.

But it turned out he could only become animals that existed in this world.

[Your Majesty need not be disappointed. There are many powerful beings among the magical creatures of this world. For example, fire dragons, Thunderbirds...]

Even if he couldn't become a Divine Dragon, a fire dragon didn't seem bad.

Charlie rubbed his hands together. "Then I'll become a fire dragon!"

[The types of fire dragons include: Antipodean Opaleye, Hungarian Horntail, Chinese Fireball Dragon...]

"Say no more. Chinese Fireball Dragon."

The name felt familiar to Charlie.

[Are you certain you wish to select the Chinese Fireball Dragon as your Animagus form? Once confirmed, it cannot be changed.]

"Confirmed!" Charlie said without hesitation.

[Selection complete. Your Majesty's Animagus form has been set to Chinese Fireball Dragon. Due to system enhancement, you require no learning process and can transform directly.]

Thinking about how he'd be able to fly after transforming, Charlie felt a surge of excitement.

Who hadn't dreamed of flying as a child?

Charlie stood up and walked over to Ernie and Justin. "I'm going out for some air. You two keep working on the homework."

"Want us to come along?" Ernie looked up and asked.

"No need. I'm just taking a stroll."

Charlie waved his hand and quickly left the common room.

He walked along the corridor, heading straight for the Forbidden Forest.

It was a place few people visited, perfect for testing out his new ability.