Minerva rolled her eyes and looked at the children, saying "We're ready for you now. Follow me." the kids looked at her and quickly followed along as Harry showed his two friends his glasses, saying "How will I see now…"
Ace walked into the hall and looked up at the ceiling that had a sky in it. He whistled and realized everyone was looking at him, he coughed and quickly walked to the Teacher's table, sitting next to a man dressed in black with black hair and a gloomy vibe.
Minerva walked in with all the kids and started talking about the sorting hat as Ace watched. He looked at the guy next to him, saying "Is the food here any good?" the man slowly turned to him with a blank face, not saying anything.
Ace looked at him for a few seconds before clearing his throat and turning to the sorting hat, muttering "I see…"
After watching every single child get sorted into Houses, Albus stood up and said "Let the feast begin!"
Ace watched in shock as food just appeared in front of him on every single table. He touched the food with a fork and muttered "Is it edible?" Bruce sniffled the food and looked at Ace in confusion.
The gloomy man next to him started eating and ignored Ace entirely.
Ace and Bruce looked at him, then each other, then started eating. Ace and Bruce's eyes lit up and they started eating more and more.
As Ace was eating, ghosts started appearing everywhere!
Bruce nearly jumped 10 meters into the air from shock, drilling into Ace's lap and shivering, covering his eyes with his ears and paws. Ace stroked Bruce's fur, looking at the ghosts in wonder as he continued eating.
He pointed his fork at the ghosts and asked the gloomy guy, "How do these ghosts exist? Is it like their souls? If so, why are they wearing clothes?" The gloomy guy paused for the first time, looking at the ghosts, apparently never having been asked such a question.
Another man on the other side of Ace, said "I've never thought about that."
Ace looked at him, saying "Really? You're just okay with ghosts? Man, British people are weird." the man looked at him, asking "Where are you from, lad?" Ace pointed at himself, saying "Canada. Although, I moved to New York before my parents passed. Anyway, I'm Ace Brand, nice to meet you." the man smiled and shook Ace's hand, saying "Bostor Boseman, charmed. You seem to be McGonagall's Assistant?"
Ace smiled and nodded, "Yes, although, I would prefer intern. I happen to be a Magician myself."
The gloomy man coughed and looked at Ace with strange eyes. Bostor laughed and asked "Like those performers on Television?" Ace nodded and smiled saying "Hey! You know! Does that mean you have TVs here too? I haven't seen any of them… Speaking of which, I haven't seen any electronics."
He rubbed his chin and pulled out his phone, asking "None of you have something like this?" Bostor looked at the flip phone and cleared his throat, "Fellow, you seem to not know that Technology doesn't work at Hogwarts?"
Ace was stunned and looked at his phone to find that it was indeed not working! He scratched his head and sighed "What a drag! I left notes on here…" he put his phone away and demonstrated a trick for Bostor with his cards.
In the end, Bostor coughed up a piece of steak with his signed card inside of it. He clapped and said with a laugh, "Incredible! Ace, how did you do that?!" Ace smirked and said "A magician never reveals his tricks! Although if you must know, I simply-"
The students started chattering extremely loud as Ace explained his trick to Bostor very simply. Bostor's eyes widened and he nodded every now and then, awed at the creative use for magic that Ace used!
Ace finally said "And that's how it's done!" Bostor clapped and asked "But you haven't used a wand?" Ace blinked and smiled, "I don't need one." The gloomy man and Bostor froze and stared at him with wide eyes, filled with disbelief.
The gloomy man said in shock "YOU are able to access magic without a wand?!" Bostor added, "Incredible! I suppose I should call you Grandmaster Ace!" Ace was confused and asked "What do you mean?"
Bostor explained "Only the most powerful witches and wizards are able to cast magic without wands. Otherwise why should we need the use of wands? Only Headmaster Dumbledore is able to do it. Although Hexes and the like are able to be verbally cast."
He paused for a moment before adding "Magical creatures, such as Goblins, House Elves, and other species are able to use Wandless magic since birth, however there has never been a case where a wizard is able to use proper magic without the use of a wand. Perhaps their magic may interfere with their surroundings but to consciously use magic with no wand, this is impossible even for me!"
Ace bit off a piece of sausage, looking at Bostor and the gloomy guy for a few seconds before saying "Sucks to be you guys I guess." Bostor and The gloomy man's lips twitched and Ace leaned back saying "Anyway, great talking with you fellows. If you'll excuse me."
He picked up Bruce and walked over to Minerva, leaning over and whispering "May I have a word with you." Minerva tapped her mouth with a cloth and excused herself.
Ace passed by the students and walked out of the hall, turning to Minerva and asking with a bit of anger, "Why do I feel like a monkey here? Only Grandmaster Wizards can use magic without wands!?"
Minerva held out a hand, saying "Relax, I didn't mean for you to feel like a 'Monkey' as you say, Ace. I am simply interested in your ability to cast magic without a wand. If we can make some progress in casting magic without wands, this would be huge developments for our entire Wizard society."
Ace retorted angrily "I agreed to work with YOU, not for the entire Wizarding World! I was under the impression that we would be working together in a private deal." Minerva rolled her eyes and asked "What's the difference?" Ace retorted once more, "A big difference! Your goals are different from what you said!"
He raised a finger and frowned, "How am I supposed to know that the terms of the deal don't change again? The deal was I help you understand wandless magic while you provide me access to your records. Now the stakes are raised to the entire Wizarding world? Maybe one day, I have to do more and more before I can even look at the cover of a book!"
Minerva frowned and sighed, "Very well, speak." Ace said immediately "I want access to the Library in its entirety at any time." Minerva nodded, "Of course." Ace raised 2 fingers, "Also, I want to be pardoned from wearing a robe."
Minerva's lips twitched and Ace continued "I will wear a suit instead." She nodded and Ace added, "Finally, the magic that is available to students, I would like to learn as well." Minerva paused and looked at him silently for a few moments before teasing "Oh my, have you become interested?"
Ace pursed his lips and replied "It is very interesting, I don't deny that. I want to learn too!" Minerva nodded and said "Very well. I agree, however!" Ace looked at her as she continued "You musn't slack in our studies. I want full cooperation from you on the wandless research."
Ace nodded and promised, "Of course. I always fulfill promises." Minerva nodded and Ace smiled, "I'll be at the library." before turning around and walking away.
She curled her lips and waited, Ace stopped and walked back, asking embarrassingly "Ahem… Where IS the Library?"