Professor McGonagall was very pleased, for as soon as she entered the classroom, she saw Orolin's determined gaze.
He really was a good boy! Such high enthusiasm for learning!
Hearing from Pomona and Professor Sinistra that the child had been deducted points for chatting in class and arriving late, she assumed there must have been a reason.
As the Kitten I brought back, how could I not understand him?
He is a talented student who loves to learn, a kind-hearted little bunny who respects his teachers, and only made a mistake due to an accident.
"Transfiguration is the most complex and dangerous subject you will study at Hogwarts, so for your own safety, you must listen carefully."
"Before we begin, I must warn you all: if anyone misbehaves in my class, I will escort them out, and they will never be allowed to return."
Under Professor McGonagall's stern words, the Hufflepuffs once again turned into little quails, obedient and well-behaved.
"Of course, once you start learning Transfiguration, I believe you will be amazed by the wonders of magic."
Professor McGonagall elegantly pointed her wand at the desk, transfiguring it into various animals, successfully shocking everyone.
"Now, let's begin the lesson!"
By the time Professor McGonagall finished explaining the lesson's key points and handed each student a match, the Little wizards had already taken a mountain of complex and profound notes.
"Now, you may try to transfigure the match into a needle. Relax, and take it slow."
This was the moment Orolin had been waiting for, so he deliberately twirled his wand with a fancy flourish at his fingertips.
Just as the Qilin hair attracted Professor McGonagall's attention, he transfigured the match on his desk into a needle.
It was a shiny silver embroidery needle, complete with fine and beautiful patterns.
"Excellent Transfiguration!"
Professor McGonagall exclaimed as she strode over, then picked up the embroidery needle to show the other Hufflepuffs.
"Do you see? Orolin did a wonderful job!"
"However, for your first attempt, you only need to focus on turning the match into a silver needle."
Orolin turned his head to look at Shabi, Stebbins, and Audrey, giving them a look that said everything was under control.
Audrey: "Huh? He's already getting points?"
Shabi: "Seriously, mate, you actually know how to do this?"
Stebbins: "Oh no! My snacks!"
After putting down the embroidery needle, Professor McGonagall looked at Orolin's expectant expression and nearly burst out laughing.
One look told her that this little Kitten was planning to earn house points from her, and he was quite eager about it.
"Five points to Hufflepuff!"
Orolin: Haters, speak up! Who's going to get points deducted? Huh?
...
Dinner time, Great Hall.
Orolin: ₍₍ ᕕ(´ ω `)ᕗ ⁾⁾
Sitting down next to Nina, he began his mantra: "Any progress? Any progress? Any progress?"
Cho Chang, who was whispering to Nina, couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Orolin had already come to chant this mantra during breakfast and lunch today; she didn't expect him to come again in the evening.
"What on earth did you promise him? Just hurry up and solve it; I feel like I'm going to get calluses on my ears."
Nina smiled and patted Cho Chang on the head, "I know, go play with Marietta and Julia first."
"Hmph! What else? You both have little secrets and didn't bring me along."
"I promise, I'll take you on an adventure this weekend."
"Really?"
"I swear on my Hufflepuff house points!"
"Alright then!" Cho Chang left, satisfied.
Orolin: (⊙_⊙)
Wait... I just earned those five points! Do you Ravenclaws not have any?
However, since he really needed her help, he had no choice but to keep looking at Nina expectantly.
"Don't worry, I already have a lead."
"That's great!"
Orolin's eyes lit up; Dumbledore never lied to him.
Since Nina had a lead, there was no need to keep chanting; after all, he still had hair, and it was quite tiring to keep chanting.
Orolin changed the subject, "Did you see Professor Heller?"
"I did, but I didn't find anything unusual."
Nina felt that if her grandmother found out about this, she would definitely use a Portkey to rush over and drag her back to North America.
"It's fine, just sit at the back of the classroom from now on. At least his teaching is decent."
Orolin understood that the last time Nina sensed a change in herself, it was due to the resonance of natural power between her and Fire Treasure.
And this time, Fire Treasure discovering the issue with Professor Heller was actually a special sensing of the Soul Fire.
That's right, just like how it sensed Professor Snape's inner heart.
Fire Treasure: (°ー°〃)
Nina nodded in agreement, then remembered something else, "I also saw Professor Heller chatting with Professor Quirrell this afternoon; they seemed to be getting along very well."
"Professor Quirrell?"
"Yes, the Muggle Studies Class Professor. Do you think Professor Quirrell might also be..." Nina blinked her eyes, "Hmm?"
"Probably not."
Orolin recalled the original plot; he remembered that Professor Quirrell was supposed to encounter Lord Voldemort in the forests of Albania next summer.
In Dumbledore's words, Quirrell's heart was filled with hatred, Voracity, and ambition, and he sold his soul to Lord Voldemort, bringing him back.
When Quirrell met Harry at the Leaky Cauldron, Lord Voldemort had not yet possessed him, which is why he could shake hands with Harry.
It wasn't until Quirrell failed to break into Gringotts on July 31st that he was punished and became two-faced.
That is why when Harry started school, he saw Quirrell with his head wrapped in a ridiculous turban at the opening feast.
"Where were they chatting so happily? Was there... you know, that feeling of being sneaky and behind people's backs?"
Hearing Orolin's question, Nina's expression became strange.
"The third floor, near the girls' bathroom. Probably because the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor's office is there. They looked quite normal."
Orolin raised an eyebrow, "The third-floor girls' bathroom? The one with the ghost?"
"Yes, Moaning Myrtle."
Alright, this sounded more and more wrong.
If he didn't know Professor Heller was a dangerous Dark Wizard, he definitely wouldn't have thought too much about it, but now...
Orolin frowned deeply, various thoughts flooding his mind; he was even considering the possibility that Heller was a Death Eater.
Just then, he felt a coolness on his brow.
Coming back to his senses from his deep thoughts, Orolin saw Nina's long, fair fingers pull away.
"What are you thinking about again?"
"Nothing, just wondering who said Hogwarts was the safest place."
Orolin casually complained, deciding to go find the Weasley Brothers to borrow the marauders map to monitor the movements of Heller and Quirrell.
Although nothing major happened in this year in the original story, it was better to keep an eye on things for safety.
Seeing that Orolin's expression was still somewhat serious, Nina mimicked his movements and swung her arms: ₍₍ ᕕ(´ ω `)ᕗ ⁾⁾
"What were you so happy about when you came in?"
Hearing this, Orolin immediately smiled.
"I performed excellently in Transfiguration Class, and Professor McGonagall gave me five points."
This point gain was very childish for a mature elementary student, but for a pure college student, it was incredibly glorious.
"Wow! Impressive, Mr. Orolin!"
Orolin:... Are you trying to coax a child here?