Under Professor McGonagall's guidance, they bypassed the main entrance of the Quidditch stadium and arrived at a secluded side gate.
"You'll have to go in on your own. Bagman is already inside."
Outside the entrance, Professor McGonagall gave the two of them a deep look before addin...
A cat.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a human.
The scene sent waves of shock and astonishment through the classroom.
"A cat! The cat turned into a professor!"
"Merlin's beard! I was just thinking about taking it back to our dorm!"
"That's amazing! I...
The next morning, the sun barely peeked over the horizon when the castle burst to life.
By late November, the Scottish Highlands had plunged into freezing temperatures. Despite the chill, Hogwarts students woke early, their excitement overpowering any reluctance to leave their warm beds.
The rain poured down in torrents.
It cascaded down the towering spires and winding walls of the castle, forming glistening rivulets that flowed into the darkness of the night. The sky, torn apart by invisible hands, was streaked with brilliant flashes of lightning, illuminating the castle ...
Gryffindor.
The bustling common room was filled with laughter and cheers. Ginny had just chased after Harry, a moment that might have gone unnoticed by most people. However, Hermione had witnessed it all.
A smile of genuine relief and happiness surfaced on her face. She understood ...
The first-year coursework hadn't posed much of a challenge for the newly enrolled young wizards.
Before long, they had all made their way into the common room.
Then, a pair of prefects—one male, one female—gave speeches brimming with self-importance, clearly relishing the attent...
In an empty classroom, the atmosphere was unexpectedly relaxed.
"Miss Skeeter! There's no need to be nervous—just relax! This is just an ordinary interview."
Looking at Rita Skeeter, the once arrogant and detestable journalist from the original story, Ino couldn’t help but feel ...
The stars sparkled in the night sky.
Silvery moonlight streamed through the towering windows of the castle's high towers, cutting through the darkness like a soft cascade, casting a gentle glow on the ancient stone walls and wooden beams.
"Don't push! Upperclassmen, make way for the...
Time always seems to pass unnoticed, slipping away day by day.
Before long, November had reached its end.
On the morning before the tournament, all the champions were gathered in a designated classroom within the castle.
As per tradition, before the Triwizard Tournament comme...
The other professors had already left the Great Hall.
Now, only Snape, Dumbledore, and McGonagall remained. The Sorting Hat's ear-piercing shrieks had finally worn down Dumbledore's patience.
"Professor Snape," Dumbledore began, his tone as gentle as ever, "as the Sorting Hat itself...
The Room of Requirement.
The spacious room appeared somewhat mysterious in the candlelight.
But what was even more mysterious was the current statement from Hermione.
"Are you sure? You heard the voice of Lady Ravenclaw?" Ino's expression grew solemn.
To be honest, thi...
The feast began.
All the students immediately switched into full-on eating mode.
At the same time, ghosts from all corners of the castle emerged, giving quite a scare to many of the new students. Ian was no exception—his gaze lingered on the ghosts with fascination.
Each on...
"No need to exchange anything! I can make this decision myself! When Professor Snape gave me the notes, he already said that whoever can complete it will receive the honor."
Hermione bit her lip lightly, her expression stubborn.
"Don't be so quick to refuse! You'll see, it'll help y...
Daphne chose to embrace calm amidst the horror and fear of what lay ahead.
The Slytherin table erupted into chaos.
"Did she just… die?"
A few young witches and wizards hesitantly moved forward, one of them reaching out to check for Daphne's breath. At the staff table, sever...
In the fine tapestry of life, there's always an unexpected thread of a different color that appears from time to time.
Yet, it is precisely because of these different colored threads that the tapestry called life becomes vibrant and colorful.
…
The next morning.
Afte...
The Great Hall erupted into hushed whispers, all eyes fixed on Aurora. No one even spared a glance at Daphne, whose legs had given out beneath her.
Grindelwald.
To Daphne, that name could determine the fate of her entire family.
To the pure-blood and half-blood students prese...
In the original story, because Cedric was among the champions, the Hufflepuffs didn't cause any trouble.
But now the situation had been completely reversed. With Ino in Slytherin, they had chosen to remain on the sidelines, leaving the task of criticizing Harry to fall on the Hufflepuffs.<...
"There's always a winding, seven-colored river in Fairy Tale Town, dividing ideals from reality, only to merge again in the valley ahead..."
Standing in the midst of a sea of vibrant flowers, Ino softly hummed a song.
It was truly magical. Even though a long time had passed, every t...
Shakespeare once wrote in his poetry:
"Those who waste time, time wastes them."
But Ino never agreed with this statement. For no matter how much one cherishes time, time will still silently abandon them.
A month and a half had passed since the last meeting in Diagon Alley.
At the front of the Great Hall, the professors sat in their designated seats, each one displaying varying degrees of anticipation.
Seated at the very center was Albus Dumbledore, clad in his signature deep purple robes. His long silver-white hair and beard were impeccably groomed, and his ...
"What danger?"
Cho Chang was the first to speak, cutting off Ian before he could respond.
"The Sorting Ceremony, of course."
The aloof girl scanned the three of them with a cold gaze.
"There's a special test at Hogwarts—one that determines where each student truly be...
The sky darkened as the cold air and gathering clouds hastened the arrival of night.
"Found them!"
A towering half-giant, Hagrid, his face covered in a thick, unruly beard, raised his lantern high. A group of first-year students, huddled together, followed him as he made his way tow...
The narrow path twisted and turned.
The setting sun cast dappled light through the trees, painting golden-red patterns on the worn cobblestones. The small road leading to Hogwarts seemed almost wrapped in a veil of warm twilight.
At the end of the path, a towering castle loomed on t...
Prying up wooden planks.
Digging the soil.
Lifting the coffin.
Burying it again and covering it with planks.
Practice makes perfect. Ian had grown so accustomed to this process that he moved through the steps effortlessly, finishing the task without much effort. For on...
Time passed in silent, unceasing motion.
Like grains of sand slipping through his fingers.
Before he knew it, the eve of the new school year had arrived.
Ian had made considerable progress in his studies.
The spells recorded in Advanced Secrets of Dark Magic weren't pa...
Perhaps...
In the girl's mind, being an accomplice was a bond even closer than friendship.
Some legacies ran deep in the family.
"This person suddenly disappearing from town will probably attract the Aurors soon." Ian still remembered what those wizards on the street had said...
As the first rays of sunlight crept over the horizon, the world stirred. The sky, once steeped in darkness, now blushed with soft hues of gold and rose. It was as if nature itself had delicately brushed away the remnants of night, welcoming the dawn with a quiet warmth.
Ian woke with the w...
The phoenix named Fawkes gently used its beak to tidy Ian's messy hair.
The air grew heavy with silence.
Two pairs of eyes locked onto each other.
Albus Dumbledore, his hand half-raised in an awkward motion, seemed unsure whether to put it down or keep it up. Despite his mast...
—
A spell that halts incantations?
The elderly man walking slowly along the cobbled street hadn't spoken a single incantation.
Ian couldn't be certain, but he could feel it—an invisible force had stopped the magic from spiraling out of control.
The moment the seari...
Name: Ian Prince
Class: Bloodline Sorcerer
Mana: Level 7 (Undergoing an Explosive Leap)
Skills:
[Insight of Wisdom] (Cannot be Upgraded)
[Potion Mastery (Lv.2): 23/200]
[Phantom Blade (Lv.1): 5/100]
[Curse of Fear (Lv.1): 18/100]
[Necrot...