“Not a game—it's a materials trading market, Mr. Van Der Boom.”
“There are extensive trade exchanges in the magical communities across nations, and materials trading is one of the most critical aspects. If you could predict the precise timings of price drops and hikes, Gringotts cou...
2024-12-08 13:14:52 +0000 UTC View PostAs a master of Occlumency, and a man who had managed to act as a double agent under Voldemort, Severus Snape had always been in perfect control of his emotions, never allowing even the slightest hint to show.
But he had never expected that when he finally revealed the secret he had buried f...
2024-12-07 18:27:34 +0000 UTC View PostHarry was different from the others. While everyone else was focused on learning how to master the Leg-Locker Curse, his attention was fixed on the back of Professor Quirrell's head.
What could be the reason for stuffing so much garlic in there to mask something? Could it be that Quirrell h...
2024-12-06 14:50:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Harry Potter?” Hermione also caught wind of their conversation and couldn’t help but feel a spark of curiosity. “Who’s that?”
“He’s a young wizard who defeated the Dark Lord over a decade ago. This year, he’ll be starting school at the same time as you. Nobody knows exact...
2024-12-06 14:44:02 +0000 UTC View PostSince it was the first lesson for the new students, Professor Sprout didn’t have them engage in any practical work. Instead, she began with theoretical knowledge.
Professor Sprout was kind and patient—perhaps all Herbology professors at Hogwarts shared this trait. When Neville couldn’...
2024-12-05 15:25:21 +0000 UTC View PostThat afternoon, Viktor appeared promptly on the streets of London, waiting in front of the 13th shop on Charing Cross Road.
He wore his usual black cloak and a pointed hat pulled low to cover the upper half of his face, revealing only a pale chin. This peculiar appearance caught the attent...
Harry was quite familiar with Animagi, especially since there were several among the Ash Serpent faction. They often transformed into wolves or big cats, such as tigers and leopards—forms that were both aggressive and agile.
The downside of becoming a beast, however, was that it allowed ...
“Muggle snacks?” Ron perked up immediately.
When it came to eating, Ronald had never lost in his life.
Only Crabbe and Goyle from Slytherin could surpass him in this regard.
“Try this.” Harry pulled out a red soda can and handed it to Ron.
“Wow, it’s Coke,...
Victor was actually quite pleased with the idea of setting up a repelling charm. While he needed potential clients for his deals, he didn’t want them wandering into his home uninvited. That sort of arrangement could be planned carefully over time. His previous encounter with Trelawney had been ...
2024-12-04 07:15:03 +0000 UTC View Post"The O.W.L.s Divination exam mainly tests foundational divination knowledge, focusing on tea-leaf imagery, celestial patterns, and the like. Although few students choose Divination as an elective each year, the pass rate is still 60%," said Dumbledore.
"As long as the students can correctly...
2024-12-04 07:09:42 +0000 UTC View PostPeeves wasn’t a good spirit—Harry had known that for quite some time. This ghost delighted in mischief, especially in going against others.
“Familiar face? You have no acquaintances here!” Percy retorted angrily. “They’re just first-years—”
“Really?” Peeves floated...
2024-12-03 13:32:33 +0000 UTC View PostHarry didn't really care about Snape's reaction. After all, in his understanding, all Slytherins were full of contradictions. Take Ominis, for example, a textbook case of cold on the outside but warm on the inside. In contrast, Sebastian was warm on the outside but cold on the inside.
And a...
2024-12-03 05:35:53 +0000 UTC View PostIn the shadowy, mist-filled forest...
While Dumbledore spent some time marveling at the unique nature of the magic, Scrimgeour couldn’t shake off his confusion about the rain-soaked woman he had seen earlier. However, before he could ask, a heavy thudding sound interrupted his thoughts. 2024-12-02 18:11:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Harry had no idea what Victor meant by his words. He simply accepted the pocket watch in a daze before being ushered away by Hagrid. Of course, before Harry left, both Dumbledore and Scrimgeour carefully inspected the watch to ensure it wasn't cursed.
Harry’s figure vanished into the stre...
2024-12-02 18:06:47 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the first week of arriving in this world, Victor passed by the Leaky Cauldron many times but never entered. The pub always seemed crowded with wizards and felt oppressively warm.
The Leaky Cauldron was a narrow, old building with creaky stairs that groaned underfoot and an oily sheen...
2024-12-02 18:01:48 +0000 UTC View PostHarry involuntarily stepped back a few paces, trying to distance himself from the peculiar man.
However, Borgin's appearance stirred some memories. Over the past decade, strangers on the street would often greet him, bow, as though the whole world knew who he was. Looking back now, some of ...
2024-12-02 17:57:07 +0000 UTC View Post"I think Malfoy must feel as much pressure as I do," Ron said again. "You know, the Malfoys have always been in Slytherin."
Harry thought for a moment and couldn’t help but laugh.
“What’s so funny?” Ron asked.
“Just think about it,” Harry said, suppressing his lau...
When Borgin heard the words "sell something," he was not surprised. On the contrary, his face lit up with excitement, the wrinkles on his face scrunching together, a stark contrast to the expression he wore earlier when entertaining Mr. Malfoy.
He bent low in a deep bow.
"Sell somethi...
2024-12-01 17:08:42 +0000 UTC View Post"Hogwarts?"
Harry murmured the name, puzzled.
The flood of information he'd received today was almost too much to process. First, he realized he'd landed in a wizard's house, then got startled by a peculiar doll, and now he was being told he'd attend a new magical school. If Vernon Du...
2024-12-01 17:02:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Um... I think Privet Drive is... it's in the direction close to London," Harry muttered hesitantly, feeling nervous that his non-magical identity might be uncovered.
The people in this house were all peculiar, and living in a place surrounded by mist reminded Harry of the fairy tales he ha...
2024-12-01 16:29:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Picked up another one?" Victor turned his head toward her. "Boy or girl? How did they end up here?"
Baba Yaga, curled up on her worn-out sofa, her usually grotesque face softened, replied slowly:
"It's a boy. Looks just like an ordinary boy, messy hair and all. But I heard he’s adopt...
The old Sorting Hat’s words made Harry’s heart tighten.
Uh-oh, was he discovered?
“Really?” Harry feigned calmness and asked, neither confirming nor denying anything.
“Yes, the Sorting Hat never makes mistakes,” the hat affirmed confidently. “I remember you. Las...
When Victor left the interview hall, he didn’t receive a particularly warm farewell—just a curt “We’ll consider it” from Professor McGonagall.
Still, that was better than the alternative. Others in his place might have been sent straight to the Ministry of Magic for what he’d j...
After Hermione's persuasion, Ron decided to stop watching Draco and chose to ignore his provocations.
As things settled, Ron turned his attention to talking with the others about the Sorting Ceremony.
After worrying about whether he might be expelled, Ron's next bout of anxiety focu...
The Summer of 1991, Hogwarts Great Hall
Professor McGonagall sat alongside Professors Dumbledore and Snape, forming a panel in the transformed Great Hall. This trio served as interviewers for Hogwarts’ annual recruitment drive. Thanks to its attractive benefits, Hogwarts often saw a subst...
2024-11-30 17:39:04 +0000 UTC View PostSince this text contains references to fairy tales that may be unfamiliar to some readers, here’s a brief explanation:
[Baba Yaga]
Also known as "Grandmother Yaga," Baba Yaga is a character from Slavic folklore. She is an old and hideous woman who lives in a hut perched on chicken legs...
Snape cast Harry a long, penetrating look before silently consenting to Dumbledore's suggestion.
Since no one raised objections, Dumbledore began, "It's not uncommon for disagreements to arise on the Hogwarts Express. I’ve heard Draco's side of the story, but I’d like to hear from you t...
2024-11-30 07:27:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe September nights in the Scottish Highlands were biting cold. As soon as Harry stepped off the train, a gust of chilly wind hit him square in the face, penetrating his bones.
"So cold," Ron said through chattering teeth.
"First-years, this way!" a familiar voice called out. "Come o...
2024-11-30 07:24:43 +0000 UTC View Post"Well done, Harry," Ron exclaimed enthusiastically.
Draco, still floating mid-air, came to his senses and yelled in anger, "Put me down, Potter!"
Harry didn’t budge, prompting Draco to turn toward his henchmen. "Crabbe! Goyle! What are you waiting for? Help me!"
The two hulkin...
2024-11-30 07:21:50 +0000 UTC View Post"Wait," Harry said, not rebutting Hermione.
As soon as he spoke, a toad flew in through the door, landing accurately in front of him.
"Look, is this the toad you're looking for?" Harry asked.
Hermione widened her eyes in disbelief, staring at Harry. The Summoning Charm was suppo...
2024-11-30 07:19:07 +0000 UTC View Post