Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 3.3. Does Shinji Matou even deserve to be called a magician?

"Hey, what are you guys doing? Lunch break is over!" came the teacher's shout from not far away.

The three of them were surprised to find their usually annoying teacher so kind, and were about to slip away when they realized they hadn't noticed her.

"Um?"

Dali's soft snort made the three of them stop in their tracks instantly, as if rooted to the spot, unable to move an inch.

Without Dali's approval, let's try making a move?

"Give us back the money we owe in three days. Don't let me see you bullying people again."

"Get lost."

Upon hearing Dudley's words, the three of them felt as if they had been granted a pardon and ran away from sight at the fastest speed they had ever been.

"Oh, it's Dudley." The teacher walked over and his face immediately lit up with a smile when he saw it was Dudley.

Dudley, a figure who is seen as a devil by his students, is viewed quite differently by his teachers.

For no other reason

Dudley's grades were outstanding. He was first in the entire school every year and passed almost all subjects with full marks. He was a role model for learning. If we were to describe him using O.W.L. test data from Wizarding World, Dudley's academic performance was O (excellent), his physical education performance was O (excellent), his height development was O (excellent), and even his physique was O (excellent).

Moreover, Dali loves participating in various competitive events, and the key is that whenever he participates, he always manages to bring home a first-place medal for the school.

The trophy display case is already overflowing.

Do you think the teacher likes him or not?

After a brief conversation, the teacher left.

Only Harry and Dudley remained.

"Dullie, I'm sorry. I couldn't protect your lunch." Harry seemed to have made a great decision and mustered up his courage.

Dudley frowned again upon hearing this: "What should you call me?"

Harry's hard-won courage vanished instantly: "Sorry, Brother D."

"D-bro," or Big D, is an intimate nickname used only by close friends of Dudley.

"Harry, you don't have to be so afraid of me."

"Okay, Brother D."

This conversation left Dudley speechless. He swore he had never bullied Harry since he came into this world, and heaven knows why Harry was so afraid of him.

"I'm clearly a very easygoing person."

He never bullied Harry, but Harry happened to be nearby every time Dudley beat up others, and Dudley's brutality left a deep impression on Harry's young mind.

After a brief exchange, Harry was sent to the classroom, while he himself found a quiet spot to examine his findings.

Dudley is not from this world.

His name is now Dudley Dursley, the cousin of the famous Harry Potter in the wizarding world, a minor character who drives the plot forward, and a buffoon who isn't even a villain in the early stages.

He is also the Muggle chosen by the original author, meaning a man destined to be without magic.

If no miracle had occurred, Dudley would never have been able to unleash even half a spell in his entire life.

As the saying goes, fortune may be a harbinger of misfortune, and misfortune may be a harbinger

When God closes a door, He opens a window.

Suppressing his excitement and joy, Dali pushed open "that window".

Several large, gilded characters, exuding an air of mystery, slowly appeared before Dali's eyes.

This is something only Dudley can see; it's a unique "golden finger" exclusive to Dudley.

The Mage Training System, as the name suggests, is a system for training mages.

"Rescue the young savior Harry Potter and receive a chance to win a prize based on his physical constitution!"

"Shall we draw now?"

Dali watched as these large characters slowly appeared before him.

He rubbed his hands vigorously and ran to the school washroom to wash them thoroughly.

When it comes to lotteries, you need to wash away bad luck first and then attract good luck to your body in order to win the grand prize. Since you've already transmigrated to a magical world, you definitely have to believe in superstition.

The moment Dali pressed the draw button, an old-fashioned slot machine appeared before his eyes, and the three squares began to roll wildly.

Whether it has any meaning or not, the sense of ritual is quite strong.

As the joystick was activated, the images on the screen began to scroll continuously. Throughout the entire process, Dali could not operate the device and could only wait quietly for the result.

Recalling the last lottery experience

Last time, he drew "JOJO's Bizarre Adventure" - Ripple.

This is a unique cultivation method. Through a unique breathing technique, one can control the body through breathing, which can greatly enhance physical fitness. It can also achieve various effects through subtle control. In the later stages of cultivation, one can surpass human limits and even resist aging.

At the time, Da Liting found it puzzling that a mage training system would draw such an item.

The system explained to him: "A strong physique is a basic requirement for becoming a spellcaster."

That made sense, and he accepted it.

Since then, Dali has been practicing Ripple Qi Gong every day, which is why he has such a strong physique now.

"But Coach, Dudley wants to learn magic."

No one dislikes magic; compared to physical training, the wondrous power of magic is clearly more captivating.

As Dudley sighed, the slot machine slowly stopped, revealing the series to which the prize belonged.

"Type-Moon World FATE"

"The Three Families of the Holy Grail War."

The slot machine displayed a few more words.

Dudley raised an eyebrow upon seeing these words. This time it must be magic.

Although in that world spells are generally called magic, and spellcasters are called magicians.

But even a magician can at least cast a fireball, right?

As Dali waited with anticipation, a scene came to mind.

It depicted a boy with blue seaweed-like hair, a lewd smile on his face, his hand resting on the thigh of a girl with twin ponytails dressed in red.

A classic scene from the UBW route in Fate/stay night: "I could play with those legs for a year."

"Congratulations on acquiring: Shinji Matou's Magician Physique."

Shinji Matou, the eldest son of the Matou family, a lineage of magicians, longed to become a magician as a child. However, as he grew up, he realized that his wish was destined to be unfulfilled, as he lacked the qualifications to become a magician. He even took his anger out on his adopted sister, Sakura Matou, and committed many heinous acts.

Like Dudley Dursley, he is a clown who drives the plot forward.

However, in terms of severity, Dali was far inferior to him.

The only commendable thing about him is his good grades. He's also the vice-captain of the archery club. For this, Dudley earned a Level 1 archery skill.

Even Dudley, who had practiced Ripple Qigong for many years and could usually remain calm in most situations, couldn't hold back and burst into a tirade:

"Shinji Matou has the physique of a magician? I laughed when I saw that."

"Shinji Matou, do you look like a magician? Not at all, you're nowhere near it."

"What can you, Shinji Matou, do? You dare call yourself a magician?"

(End of this chapter)