Chapter 130: Publishing Papers, Jealous Head of Houses
Inside the laboratory in Alvin's suitcase.
At this time, Alvin's hair was messy, and his eyes were bloodshot.
The table before him was littered with books, drafts, and a pile of empty potion bottles.
These few days, Alvin spent all his spare time on the Improved Doubling Charm and only rested for two or three hours daily.
If it weren't for his physical fitness being strengthened by Avalon, coupled with the help of potions, he would have fallen long ago.
Alvin took a copy of "The Standard Book of Spells" and placed it on the table, pointed his wand to the book, then told the parchment beside him and said softly.
"Geminio!"
The parchment changed immediately, lines of handwriting appeared on it, and even the appearance became the same as the "The Standard Book of Spells.".
Alvin picked up the new book and flipped through it. The content on it was the same as the original. Finally, he couldn't hold back the joy in his heart and laughed loudly.
He finally succeeded in improving the Doubling Charm, and now, with just one Charm, he can copy an entire book.
This is the first time he has successfully improved a Spell, but Alvin believes that with this experience, he will have a second time, a third time.
By that time, as long as future wizards learn magic spells, they will have to mention their founder's name.
Alvin was suppressing his inner excitement and knew it was time for him to rest. When he returned to the bedroom, he fell asleep and slept until the next night.
Luckily it was already the Easter break. Otherwise, he would have missed a whole day of classes.
The spirited Alvin washed up, went to the Kitchens to eat something, and then went directly to Professor Flitwick's office.
Professors generally don't leave school on these shorter vacations, and Alvin isn't worried about finding someone.
Knocked on the door, and sure enough, Professor Flitwick's voice came from inside, and Alvin pushed the door and entered.
"Gaunt, what's the matter with me?"
Flitwick looked at Alvin, happy but also a little confused.
He knows the genius wizard of his house well and, under normal circumstances, would not come to him, which made Flitwick feel at ease.
So now Alvin's sudden visit surprised him.
"Professor, I've improved a spell and would like your help on how to write it into a paper that I'd like to publish in Contemporary Spells."
Afterward, Alvin explained the improved Doubling Charm to Professor Flitwick and made some demonstrations.
"Fantastic!" Holding two identical books, Flitwick was about to faint with excitement, "I can guarantee that if you publish a paper, it will make the front page of that magazine!"
Alvin said modestly that he still needed the help of Professor Flitwick to write a rigorous thesis.
During the entire vacation, Alvin worked on the thesis with Professor Flitwick. The day before the semester started, Alvin took the final draft and looked at Flitwick, "Professor, then use this edition?"
Flitwick nodded in agreement.
However, Alvin's next move moved him very much. Alvin tapped his wand and added his name to the paper.
"Gaunt, you don't need to add my name. I just provided a little help with the format of your paper."
Although Flitwick was very moved, he rejected Alvin.
Alvin shook his head and said negatively. "Professor, without your help, even if my spell is successful, I can't write a qualified article, so you don't have to refuse."
Hearing what Alvin said, Professor Flitwick stopped talking, called an owl, and mailed the paper to the magazine publisher.
Just a week later, Alvin's article appeared in "Spellbound." As Flitwick said, it was a front-page headline.
Dumbledore happily announced the news at dinner and added fifty points to Ravenclaw.
Dumbledore has been haunted this term, and no one knows where he has gone, but he happened to be at school today.
The other little wizards didn't have a massive reaction to this. First, it's no big deal because Alvin has made too many significant events, even winning the
Order of Merlin and publishing a paper.
It is estimated that Alvin graduated the next day directly to surprise them for a while.
The second is because the magazine "Spellbound" is unpopular, and little wizards don't even know the existence of this magazine. Only some senior students and adult wizards will order.
The reaction of the professors was massive. Professor Flitwick kept showing off Alvin's achievements, and the other three Heads of Houses were very jealous.
After the potions class the next day, Professor McGonagall deliberately left Alvin alone.
"Mr. Gaunt, I think your talent is not just in spells. Your transfiguration is one of the best of all the students I've ever taught."
Professor McGonagall said so. What else can Alvin do? He can only pat his chest to ensure that he has already conceived a paper on transfiguration, which is about the transformation between animals.
Only then did Professor McGonagall nod with satisfaction and let Alvin come to her at any time if he didn't understand anything.
And Snape was even more direct, saying coldly, "I want to see your article in the next issue of 'Practical Potioneer.'" then he turned around and left with a very arrogant attitude.
The speechless Alvin can only be glad that there is no special magazine for the Herbology class. Otherwise, he would have to write another one.
And for the next month, Alvin spent writing papers, occasionally applauding professors.
And his paper was successfully published in two journals, but Dumbledore didn't give Alvin any more points. After all, with the current Ravenclaw's score, adding it is meaningless.
To celebrate Alvin, Cho and Hermione decided to throw a small party, a final relaxation before the final exam.
After hearing the news, Harry, Draco, Ron, and the twin brothers expressed that they would also participate.