Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 199 The First Time Travel

The new semester has begun.

Li Wei was unaware of the outcome of Sirius's conversation with Dumbledore, nor did he know that the old man had secretly sent a letter to another terrifying being.

He has other things to do.

First, there's the plan to combine classes at the start of the new semester—Professor McGonagall has already agreed to this and informed the students through the bulletin board.

From now on, students from grades one through seven, across all four colleges, will all be gathered together for classes.

This is new to all students—although most of them have already started to complain—double the classes are great, but it’s also likely to be double the amount of homework, which is not very friendly.

The first-year students seemed somewhat apprehensive—they didn't understand why they were different from others.

But before they set off, many of their parents told them that they could selectively listen to what others said, but they had to unconditionally obey what their Defense Against the Dark Arts professor said, understand?

Yes, such a big deal as merging classes would inevitably cause a huge uproar among parents—which is why other professors didn't act rashly.

Currently, only Professor Li Wei is qualified to do this—his powerful achievement during the summer vacation clearly stunned all the parents.

Aside from the Muggle parents, every other wizard understood what those results meant—many of them had become complete subservient to Levi.

1993年9月2日，6:30:00
"boom!"

Li Wei emerged precisely on time from the specially designed magic cabinet door number 1, walked out of the office, and instructed his assistant and house-elf Barton beforehand that no one was to appear in the office lobby for the next six hours.

6:40:00
Li Wei arrived at the first-grade classroom on time—along the way, he only looked down at his feet and resolutely did not step outside the designated route.

Warm sunlight streamed into the classroom, and to Li Wei's surprise, there were already more than a dozen students there.

But because he was constantly using the illusion spell, no one had yet discovered him.

"My mother said that Professor Li Wei is a very remarkable person, and that I must listen to him carefully and obey him unconditionally!"

"Yes, my dad said my life will change in the next seven years, and he told me I must seize the opportunity."

"Hmph—is that all you know? You have absolutely no idea how great that person is."

Li Wei lowered his gaze, listening indifferently to the discussions about him among the first-year students.

As time passed second by second.

6:50:00
6:55:00
6:59:55
As the first-year students wondered why the professor hadn't arrived at the classroom yet, Levi silently waved his wand—a transparent phantom separated from his body, transforming into a gentle breeze that blew towards the next classroom—the location he had designated for the second-year students.

7:00:00
The sound of students stirring could be heard from the classroom next door.

Meanwhile, Li Wei, who was in the classroom, regained his form and began to introduce himself amidst the students' exclamations.

"Hello, I am your Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Li Wei."

Li Wei's voice wasn't loud, but the moment he opened his mouth, it drowned out all the other new students' voices.

Looking at the young faces below, some nervous, some curious, some admiring, Li Wei nodded slightly and continued:
"Because you are first-year students, there are some personal rules that I have to repeat to you."

There are two reasons why I have combined the classes of your four colleges.

He raised one hand and held up one finger.

"one:

This is so that you can have double the class time and learn more knowledge that your peers in the same period of your studies did not fully grasp.

Li Wei distributed the textbooks he had compiled to every student.

"In the first year, the goal for all of you is to master fourteen basic spells and meet my requirements for the first stage of spellcasting. That is, to master the most standard spellcasting action, rhythm, and syllables of a spell, and to understand the resonant frequency at which it mobilizes magic."

Li Wei paused for a moment after saying this.

“This is content that would normally take students three years to fully grasp, but you have twice the class hours and better teaching resources, so I hope each of you will take on the challenge.”

No students spoke—they all felt the pressure and the surge of motivation—which could be seen in their bright eyes.

Li Wei did not continue to emphasize this matter—these wizards had only just begun their studies, and all they needed to know was what the goal was. They would naturally come to understand what they needed to achieve and accomplish in their subsequent studies.

Then, he raised his second finger.

"two:

This is to encourage healthy and constructive competition among your four colleges.

Gryffindor's courage, Hufflepuff's tranquility, Ravenclaw's wisdom, and Slytherin's ambition.

In my classes, these qualities are no longer topics of conversation you'll be hiding in the common room, but rather qualities you must demonstrate in your studies.

And I can tell you in advance—you don't have much time to relax. Starting from your second year, you will form mixed-families teams to complete tasks together, but ultimately, there will be a clear ranking among the four families.

It will determine the final performance of your respective colleges.

"In the first lesson, I will teach you the simplest spell—Flash of Light."

And you will use it to fight the Coal Ball Sprite in twenty-five minutes.”

7:50:00
Amidst the cheers of the first-year students, Li Wei left the classroom on time, quickly returned to his office, and entered the specially made Magic Cabinet No. 2 to wait.

When the time comes to 7:55:00
He decisively took out the time converter, turned the knob, and gently rotated it once.

"squeak--"

With the sound of the bearing turning, time seems to flow backward.

Li Wei's surroundings began to shift, and his body 'flew' up under the influence of some force. Accompanied by a strong sense of weightlessness, various blurry clouds and shapes flashed before his eyes, and something was pounding and thumping in his ears.

It feels a bit like using Floo Powder, but dozens of times stronger.

However, given his physique, such a slight sensation is almost negligible after being weakened.

Once he regained a sense of grounding, he looked down at his watch.

6:55:00
Time has rewound to an hour ago.

Li Wei casually cast an illusion spell and hurried to the front of the second-grade classroom, where he waited quietly.
6:59:59
Amidst the commotion of the second-year students, a spell flew from the next classroom, transforming into the form of Li Wei—who, waiting for his chance, immediately rushed forward, merging with the phantom and appearing before the second-year students.

"Professor—you were almost late."

The sudden appearance of Li Wei startled the students, and then some familiar students started teasing him.

Li Wei glanced at him—the other man quickly sat back down, looking rather annoyed.

"Class begins—I've been teaching you for a year now, and I think you're already very familiar with my style."

Second grade is a pivotal year, representing whether you can build upon the foundation laid in first grade—but unfortunately, I don't think your foundation is solid.

Therefore, your studies will be very demanding this semester, and I hope you are mentally prepared.

Li Wei's voice rang out calmly in the classroom—no one knew that just moments before, he had attempted time travel for the first time.

(End of this chapter)