"Are we finally going to Hogwarts? I've been waiting for this day for a long time."
It was not Tom who spoke, but Andros.
During this period, Andros also learned a lot about the development trajectory and major events of the magic world, and can be considered a half-qualified modern magician.
The people he admired most were the four great men who had founded the magic school. He often lamented that he did not live in the same era as these four great men.
Andros couldn't make a specific judgment on the level of wizards of the four people, but Andros was sure that they were at least at the same level as him, that is, the King of the Century.
Tom also asked Andros how he evaluated his talent, but ended up getting an ambiguous answer.
There is no doubt that Tom has great talent and has definitely reached the standard of a great man of his generation.
But there is a huge gap between the King of the Century and a great man of his generation. Andros is unable to make an accurate judgment based on the simple magic he has learned now.
Maybe Tom is a late bloomer?
In fact, this already shows what Andros meant - Tom is still a little bit short, at a level between the two.
Tom was not discouraged by this. His talent was not static. Now he had obtained Andros' magical talent, right?
He will have more and stronger talents in the future, so there is no need to rush.
Glancing at the system panel, he realized that his relationship with Andros had been getting better and better these days. His approval rating had reached 46 and would soon reach 50, giving him another chance to win a lottery.
In fact, what shocked Tom the most was that Andros had another name - Hercules.
When Tom found out about this, he thought there was something wrong with his ears, but that was the truth.
In the eyes of ignorant ancient people, powerful wizards were no different from gods. Their deeds were passed down and, after artistic processing and change, naturally became myths.
However, after reading the Greek mythology of later generations, Andros repeatedly emphasized that he did not have a father who liked to turn into a bull or a swan. His father and mother were just ordinary wizards, and it was only in his case that he became a super genius.
"Tom, you can now try to learn the Patronus Charm."
Andros patted the boy on the shoulder, eager to teach Tom his unique skills.
The Patronus Charm is undoubtedly a high-level spell. It requires high magical power and even higher requirements for willpower and character.
Tom's character is not comparable to his peers, he has already reached this standard.
The second thing is magic power, and since I have acquired Andros' magical talent, there is nothing to worry about.
"I've been looking forward to this for a long time, Andros." Tom was envious of the giant guardian angel.
"Let me demonstrate it to you first."
Andros pulled away, wand raised high:
"Expecto Patronum!"
Silvery-white mist threads flowed out from the tip of the staff, interweaving to form a huge guardian god.
Tom's eyes widened in shock.
"Is this a patronus?!"
The highest patronus in front of him was over ten meters tall, and what shocked Tom the most was that Andros' patronus was actually himself!
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Andros laughed heartily, very satisfied with Tom's expression: "Very unexpected, right? Usually, patronuses are in animal form, which fits the caster's personality and inner reflection."
"But I believe that the only thing that can protect oneself is one's own strength and belief."
"Perhaps this is the reason why my patronus is so unique. After my continuous development, it has many more uses and has a strong restraining effect on the power of darkness."
Andros smiled confidently: "Tom, if you train according to the method I taught you, you will have a high chance of obtaining the main body guardian. How about it, are you interested?"
Tom nodded vigorously.
Who can sit still? Compared to animals like sea otters, swans, and stags, the human-shaped patronus is definitely more handsome!
If he could reach the size of Andros, he would be driving a Gundam!
Tom's enthusiasm for learning was completely aroused. He left the study space reluctantly until he was about to leave the next day. He ate two pieces of bread and went to King's Cross Station with his suitcase.
The suitcase didn't look big, but it had been cast with a traceless extension spell - this spell was indeed difficult, and it took Tom two days to master it. It expanded the volume inside the suitcase three times. Any more space would make it unstable.
And the space expansion is not permanent, the spell needs to be repeated about every month to maintain the effect, but it is enough for now.
As for the fact that using the Traceless Extension Charm privately violated the laws of the Ministry of Magic, Tom didn't care at all. He was just a freshman and didn't know such advanced spells.
Someone must have wanted to frame him, so they used this spell on his box!
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Ten o'clock.
Tom arrived at King's Cross Station. As the most important transportation hub in London, the station has a huge flow of people. The original meaning of King's Cross was to commemorate George IV, who could not be described as a benevolent and wise king, but was extremely foolish.
Even his closest attendants were full of disgust for him and made comments - no dog was more despicable, cowardly, and insensitive than this king. There may not be many good monarchs in the world, but he is definitely the worst one.
Tom really couldn't think of anything worth commemorating about this monarch. In addition to King's Cross Station, there are many statues of George IV in the UK.
Following the crowd, Tom came to the middle of platforms 9 and 10 and pretended to bump into the wall naturally.
A new world has emerged.
The crimson steam locomotive stopped beside the platform packed with passengers, with a sign on it - 'Hogwarts Express'.
Two completely different worlds separated by a wall.
Tom took a deep breath, stepped onto the train, and started another magical journey as Tom Riddle.