First Year Finished

Art was in the library reading over some books on Healing and Wards. These classes were not offered at Hogwarts but Art still wished to learn them but learning from books and applying it to the real world was difficult.

"Healing and Warding?" Cedric asked, looking at the books.

"Yeah," Art said scratching his head, "trying to understand these spells is difficult."

"Do you want to be a Healer?" Cedric asked, glancing at the page.

"Not really but don't you think it would be handy to learn, don't you think?" he said with a smile.

Cedric nodded slowly, agreeing with him.

"So what can I help you with Cedric?" Art asked, closely the books.

Word had gotten out that Art was taking extra classes and way ahead of his peers. At first students were jealous and avoided him but the Weasleys asked him to help them. After that, the twin's performance in class improved and shocked most teachers. Art knew that the twins were smart and talented but loved mischief. Now students would come and ask Art for help when facing a problem or any difficulties.

"Just need a hand with potions." Cedric smiled and sat next to him.

Of course not all students were happy with Art's success. Marcus Flint and a few other older Slytherin students went out of their way to insult Art. A second year once grabbed Art's shoulder and before he knew it, he was on his back with a wand at his throat.

"Don't touch me." Art said quietly before walking away. A group of students watched him go in fear as they didn't see his movements at all. This caused Slytherin to leave him alone for a bit but soon they came back with bigger guys. Marcus Flint, a third year that looked kinda like a troll was surrounded by a few other Slytherin.

"If it isn't our little genius, Cason." Flint spoke slowly, probably due to his intellect.

"Mr. Flint, how can I help you today?" Art stood his ground, making eye contact with all of them.

"I was wondering if you can help me with a spell." he smiled cruelly, quickly taking out his wand.

But before he could cast his spell, Art had already took out his wand and quietly said. "Expelliarmus!"

A light flashed out of Art's wand and hit Flint's hand, sending his wand flying.

Art casually put his wand away and walked away before the shock wore off the students. He made his way towards Hogwarts greenhouse for Herbology with Professor Sprout. Like potions, this class didn't have magic and Art wasn't bored in this class. He felt that Herbology and Potions were deeply connected to each other as a potion would need different plants for ingredients.

Spring soon came and Art enjoyed being outside on the castle grounds. Fred and George had started to sneak into the Forbidden Forest, draggin Art along. They had met all sorts of creatures, some even dangerous. They had seen a centaur but the half horse half man ignored them and continued walking. Hagrid had caught them twice and chased the three of them away with his large boarhound, Fang.

For once, it was Art that was dragging Fred and George back to the Forbidden Forest to search for unique creatures. They had a couple close calls with an Acromantula, which was a giant spider that could easily kill them but thanks to Art's powerful magic they escaped. They also met a unicorn which chased Fred when he tried to pet it, causing Art and George to laugh at him. A friend of Fred and George's name Lee Jordan started to join them during their trips to the forest. Lee had dark skin and was from Gryffindor, he was a little afraid of Art because of his family name and thought he was like most purebloods. But after learning he was raised by muggles, he soon became friends with Art.

The four of them finally were caught by Hagrid and were sent to Professor McGonagall's office. After sentenced to cleaning the trophy room, she asked Art to stay back.

"Mr. Cason I am worried about your recent behaviour." she said, staring at him with a serious face.

"I find magical creatures interesting. Just fulfilling my curiosity professor." Art said with a small smile, not taking it seriously.

McGonagall drummed her finger against her desk while staring at Art. "Are we not giving you enough homework? Even with your extra lessons?"

"Not at all ma'am. The classes are very fulfilling but I am still a 12 year old child. Getting in trouble is normal, right?" Art said smiling at her.

"Perhaps you're right. How is your transfiguration coming along?" she asked with an eager face.

Art took out his wand and turned the chair next to him into a dog and then back again.

"Incredibly Mr. Cason! You are the most gifted student I have ever seen." she exclaimed, losing her usual stoic face.

Art thanked her before leaving her office. Going back to the Gryffindor common room, Art wrote letters to Fleur, Gabrielle, Amelia, Susan and his parents. The letters to the Delacours were in french and Art apologized for any mistakes in the letters. He wrote about school and how classes were going. He asked Fleur how Beauxbatons was how she was doing. Gabrielle still had 3 years until she went to school so Art asked how home was and if she was bored without Fleur.

His letter to Amelia was simple, he simply told her that he was doing well and that his grades were top of the class. He also asked her if there was a way to take classes that Hogwarts didn't offer. Being a high ranking Ministry official she would know. Art knew that, because of Amelia's job, Susan was lonely and didn't have much to do during the day. Apparently Amelia had to figure out how to get electricity in her house for Susan to play the gaming console he gifted her, much to Amelia's annoyance.

After writing the letters he went to the Owlery and found Gray sitting by himself, the owls avoided him. Strapping Fleur's letter to his leg, he gave him some food before Gray took off. Picking 4 other owls, he quickly strapped the latter to their legs before sending them off.

The year continued to pass by and Art continued to excel in his classes. He recently took out a book from the library called Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them by Newt Scanamder. He eagerly wanted to see all these beasts that Newt encountered. He was most interested in the dangerous beasts like Wampus and Dragons.

His letters were soon answered, Fleur was enjoying school but was annoyed with the attention the male students gave her. Artland laughed and couldn't blame the male students. Her Veela bloodline made most males charmed by her.

As predicted, Gabrielle and Susan were both bored at home. They were happy that Art was writing to them and hoped he would continue to. Amelia told him that word of his talent had entered the Ministry and that she was very proud of him. She told him she would talk to him during summer break about other lessons for him.

Artland's dark hair was longer than before, almost reaching his eyes. He soon took his end of year tests and passed at the top of his class. Professor Snape gave a rare compliment even, saying he seemed to have some talent.

Fred and George that he should visit them this summer and he was always welcomed at the Burrow. Art hugged them and told them they could visit him as well.

Soon Artland was on his way home for the summer on the Hogwarts Express.