Magic Sensitivity

"Similarly, the incantations and casting gestures for spells are the same. Accurate gestures and incantations allow wizards whose sensitivity has decreased to master spells faster and more easily. You must know that in the era before wizards had wands, silent wandless spellcasting was the norm."

Flitwick cleared his throat, having spoken quite a bit and feeling a little dry.

"I see." Anduin recalled his years of self-training and arduous practice. Not only did this make his total magic power superior to others, but it seemed his magic sensitivity also far surpassed that of normal people due to his cultivation.

"That's right. You see, almost all young wizards today find casting spells very difficult. That's because their perception of magic power has decreased. Compared to the occasional small tricks they could perform in the past, this has actually formed a 'perception gap.' Therefore, initial spell learning is crucial. If not careful, it can even make young wizards feel that casting spells is becoming increasingly difficult, even leading to pessimistic emotions. And emotions are a crucial part of spellcasting."

"Some talented wizards can indeed quickly learn one or two spells after first obtaining a wand, but that still requires a gradual process. As wizards age, their magic power reserve, control over magic power, and sensitivity to magic power will gradually increase until they are in their thirties. Therefore, for wizards, learning and casting spells will become progressively easier and simpler."

"Thus, if you are merely proficient in a few spells, it's not really anything special. But when you say you have mastered all the spells for the first year and can perform silent spellcasting stably and proficiently, that proves you are very abnormal."

"So, can you tell me? This is very important for the academic research on the development of wizard spells. I hope you can understand my curiosity." Professor Flitwick asked Anduin with a very sincere tone.

He actually knew that casually prying into someone else's secrets was very rude, but his love for spells made him shamelessly ask Anduin. Although he was very old, he still possessed a strong desire for the unknown.

Anduin thought for a moment. He felt Professor Flitwick was very sincere and had explained so much knowledge about spells to him, which actually resolved many of his long-standing doubts. Moreover, this wasn't really a big secret for him.

"Thank you, Professor Flitwick. Actually, the reason why I can perform silent spellcasting so early might not be as complicated as you imagine. It's all related to my childhood experiences." Anduin believed Professor Flitwick was trustworthy, so he carefully told him what he could.

Professor Flitwick listened attentively.

"You might not know, but I'm actually an orphan. My experience in the orphanage from a young age taught me to live independently very early. Around the age of seven, I began to notice some abnormal phenomena around me. Those were probably what you call magic outbursts. Objects around me would sometimes suddenly fly into the air." Anduin said, confirming with Flitwick.

Professor Flitwick nodded in response.

"I was terrified at the time, but I was in the Muggle world then, and no one could tell me what it meant. So, while keeping it a secret, I began to study this abnormal ability in detail. I discovered that I was indeed different."

"At that time, I actually thought I possessed, uh, what Muggles call superpowers. I was both nervous and excited then, so I started to explore this unusual power within me. I began to learn how to control it. It was very difficult at first, but my curiosity made me very patient."

"Thinking back to myself then, sometimes I even found it incredible. I would stare at a cup for an entire day, trying to mobilize the power within me—I mean magic power. I didn't have the concept of magic power back then." Anduin's eyes seemed to see his past self again as he spoke faintly.

Professor Flitwick raised his eyebrows and nodded. He hadn't expected the young man before him to have such a unique experience.

"Persistence often yields results. After I'd lost count of how many times I'd practiced, one day, I vaguely sensed magic power and actually made the cup move before my eyes. I tried hard to remember that feeling, followed by continuous attempts and practice. I think this practice continued until I received my Hogwarts acceptance letter."

Then, to Flitwick's stunned expression, Anduin waved his hand gently, and several books in front of him quietly floated in the air.

"Good heavens, this is... this is silent wandless spellcasting!" Flitwick stared at Anduin with shining eyes.

But Anduin wasn't finished speaking.

"Through years of practice, my release of magic power became increasingly skillful. I also tried weight training and delayed training to deepen my control over magic power. I think it was the continuous training process that made me more sensitive to magic power, as you said."

"Later, I received my Hogwarts acceptance letter, and Professor McGonagall took me to buy my first wand. Eager to explore the magical world, I impatiently began to teach myself magic. At first, as you said, my sensitivity to magic power did decrease. Casting spells with a wand, especially the Levitation Charm, became very smooth and stable. But when I was without my wand or didn't speak the incantation, I did experience some discomfort. However, perhaps due to my years of training, my sensitivity to magic power and control became stronger. After many practices, I could make objects float without a wand." Anduin told Professor Flitwick, choosing what he could reveal. He didn't want to truthfully explain his martial arts training and meditation, as it would be difficult to explain how he learned them.

"Subsequently, I found learning other spells very easy. However, the only spell for which I could achieve silent wandless spellcasting was the Levitation Charm." He actually could do it with the Obstacle Charm too, but he wasn't going to mention that.

Professor Flitwick listened to Anduin's experience. He found it both incredible and reasonable. There were no shortcuts, only hard work. At the same time, he felt a sense of admiration for the young wizard before him.

"Oh, Anduin, you are naturally a Ravenclaw student. How could the Sorting Hat have placed you in Slytherin?" Professor Flitwick sighed regretfully.

That darn hat is so petty, Anduin thought to himself.