Wade didn't always go with Harry for training in Hogsmeade.
He had too many classes, and even with a Time-Turner, and even though he didn't need to turn in homework for many courses, Wade still had to study and research Alchemy, make Magic Golems, train, and keep in frequent contact with many people...
His time always seemed insufficient; sometimes he wished he had three heads and six arms just to squeeze out a bit more time.
Therefore, while Harry went to train whenever he had time, Wade could only go about once a week.
The second time he went to Hogsmeade, his Wardrobe Space was half empty—all the Humanoid Golems except Wither, who looked exactly like him, had been sent out.
The Magic Golems couldn't Apparate, so for ease of movement, each Golem was equipped with the latest Flying Broomstick.
To allow them to carry the broomsticks with them, Wade also cast an Undetectable Extension Charm on their pockets.
Disillusionment Charms, Shielding Charms, and Notice-Me-Not Charms were essential, but considering that the spells might fail if the Golems were attacked, Wade bought a batch of Invisibility Cloaks.
Then came various Potions, self-defense items, communication tools...
As Wade prepared the various items, he felt like he was sending his children off to college.
In terms of independence, Magic Golems were even less autonomous than House-elves; they existed as tools from their creation, like computers or mobile phones.
Magic Golems had no flesh and blood in their bodies, only various alchemical materials and the Spells Wade imbued them with. Their thoughts, emotions, and everything that seemed human came from their creator.
But watching these figures, born from mud and metal, fly into the sky, gradually becoming transparent and quickly merging with the night, Wade still felt an emptiness, a sense of melancholy.
He never felt this way when he used to replace his computer.
"They're all gone. The Rubik's Cube Golem hasn't come back yet, and the new partners are gone too." The Cloak poked the Magic Golem Wither next to it with a corner of its fabric and said, "Looks like it'll just be the two of us from now on."
Wither chuckled, "What about Mihail?"
"Mihail beat me up yesterday, so it doesn't count!" The Cloak huffed, "Can you help me hit it back?"
"...Then I'll melt too," Wither said.
"What are you afraid of? It won't actually burn you!" The Cloak egged it on, "How about we provoke it and then run? I can cover you!"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, what do you mean? It sounds like I'm the main attacker here?" Wither didn't fall for it, raising an eyebrow. "I'm not the one who got beaten up, right?"
The two creatures' murmuring voices all reached Wade's ears, and the emotions stuck in his throat were stirred into a mess.
"Alright, hurry up and go back," Wade urged. "I need to get back to school early."
After sending all the Magic Golems back into the Wardrobe Space, Wade put away his Pencil Case and walked towards the brightly lit Hogsmeade. The light stretched his shadow long, and under different light sources, three or four blurry shadows were cast beside Wade.
The headmasters of many magical schools were at Hogwarts, and even if their skill wasn't as good as Dumbledore's, they were still far stronger than ordinary people.
At such a time, if Wade were to keep going in and out of Hogwarts as a Peregrine Falcon, it might be mistaken for a student's pet once or twice. But if it happened too often, it would sooner or later be discovered that there was an unregistered Animagus at the school.
Using a Flying Broomstick to fly out of school or running beyond the school's protective enchantments to Apparate were also not advisable. Only the Vanishing Cabinet was the most reliable way to enter and exit the school.
As for Hogwarts' Secret Passages, they were generally not within Wade's consideration; not only were they long and time-consuming, but their entrances and exits were often not very discreet.
Becoming a Champion, for Wade, the biggest annoyance was that he had become too high-profile.
He had already been at the school for over three years, but overnight, it was as if he had become a Unicorn just entering the school. He constantly encountered people wanting to shake his hand or ask for autographs.
Students from other magic schools also attended classes at Hogwarts, but generally not in the same year. Aside from the Great Hall and the Library, Wade rarely met them.
...
"Look at this M-shaped Rune, Ansuz. It represents divine wisdom and revelation, and is also associated with prophecy and communication... Take notes, Mr. Malfoy, there aren't Runes on my face... Ansuz is often used in rituals of education and learning; it helps to clear the mind and strengthen memory..."
Professor Bathsheda Babbling was lecturing when a sudden knock at the door interrupted her.
Professor Babbling frowned, waved her Wand, and the door opened. She looked at the student outside, who was running and sweating profusely, and her tone softened a little: "What is it?"
The person standing outside was Anthony Goldstein. He first found Wade with his gaze, then breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Sorry to interrupt, Professor." He said breathlessly, "Mr. Bagman requires all Champions for a photograph. I need to take Wade Gray."
A murmur broke out in the classroom, and everyone's eyes turned towards Wade.
Professor Babbling frowned slightly, somewhat displeased that the Ministry of Magic official chose class time. Then she raised her eyes and said:
"In that case, you may go, Mr. Gray... Remember to take your belongings. I imagine you won't have time to return to class."
Wade packed his bag and walked out of the classroom.
"I looked in three classrooms, Wade, three whole classrooms. How exactly is your schedule arranged?"
As soon as they stepped out, Anthony couldn't help but complain with a bitter face, "If I hadn't run into Professor McGonagall, who said you were probably around here, I would have had to ask Professor Dumbledore to help find you... Now we're definitely going to be late."
"Don't worry," Wade said unhurriedly. "Thirty-three Champions, just lining up will take at least ten minutes."
"That's true," Anthony relaxed a little. "Just fitting that many people into a single frame isn't easy."
When they arrived at the designated classroom for the photo, they were indeed the last ones, but no one blamed Wade for being late—
Everyone was idly waiting in the classroom; no one was organizing the photo shoot. Ludo Bagman, who had requested everyone to gather, was chatting with Rita Skeeter.
Seraphina proactively greeted Wade and then said, "We'll have to wait a bit longer; the other judges haven't arrived yet."
Wade asked, "Are we taking a photo with the judges?"
"Perhaps," Seraphina said. "They also said they need to check our Wands."
"Hello, Mr. Gray," Natalia, who had been chatting with her companions in the corner, walked over and said, "After the photo, could I ask you about Alchemy?"
"—Alchemy?"
Several students from Salem Institute reacted slightly, all looking over.
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