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Chapter 151: “Inconvenient”

The first step of the plan was completed. Dozens of students witnessed the ice vault with their own eyes. McGonagall had no time to stop them.

Luckily there was no accident, and none of them touched the cursed ice. They used the path laid out by the professors. Now, the story of the cursed vaults had a lot of credibility.

Several professors had to throw out the students who reached the ice vault. From that day on it was a forbidden place, and whoever entered would be severely puni...

Chapter 150: “Shocking news”

“This will be great news!” exclaimed Xeno with sparkling eyes and enthusiasm.

In his hands, he held an old-looking book. He had skimmed through it, but the information in this old book impressed him.

“It will be. Everyone keeps talking about the cursed ice. Now they'll be able to satiate their curiosity,” Sirius said with a smile.

Xeno, Sirius, and James found themselves in an empty classroom in the middle of the night. James with the help of the marauders had finish...

Chapter 149: “Slughorn Club”

James knocked on the door twice. After a few seconds, the door was opened by Professor Slughorn, who invited them in. He was surprised when he saw Gwen standing next to James.

He knew the Shafiq family, and they were very radical about their ideals. Like the Nott's they would not get along with blood traitors, but here was the eldest daughter of the family next to James.

'The Shafiq sisters seem to be different from normal Slytherin students,' Slughorn thought with a slight smile....

Chapter 148: “Plan in progress”

James the next day having Regulus' approval cast the Cornflake Skin spell on him. A Jinx that causes the target's skin to look as if it were made of cornflakes.

Regulus' face, arms, and legs were filled with cornflakes. Thus he had to go to the infirmary. He didn't tell Madame Poppy or the teachers that James was the one who attacked him.

This put Regulus in the infirmary for a couple of days and prevented him from attending Professor Eustace's punishment. They had to have time to...

Chapter 147: “Differences”

The days at Hogwarts passed. James managed to keep up his routine without fail. He had a little less time because of the punishment, but it would be a short while before it would be over, and he could make the most of that time.

His sadness persisted, but he tried to hide it. Though he doesn't know if he does it very well, since the marauders help him all the time. Or maybe that's what friends do when they know your grandfather...

Chapter 146: “Correct mindset”

In the Room of Requirement was James alone. It had been several days since the incident where he knocked Anastasia out. 

He had to serve a one-hour punishment for his bad luck. Very annoying since he couldn't use that time for anything useful. The marauders these days were very understanding. 

When James needed people to practice with they would volunteer and train until James was satisfied. If he wanted to study alone they would leave the r...

Chapter 145: “Director's office”

As expected James was called to the headmaster's office after the incident where he knocked out two students and left them with minor injuries. 

Professor McGonagall, with a frown on her face, led him to the Headmaster's office.

The headmaster's office is located at the top of a tower that is accessed through the gargoyle corridor on the second floor. At the end of the corridor was a lar...

Chapter 144: “I challenge you”

Monday morning classes began. James and the marauders headed to the Great Hall for breakfast and then to the first class. 

James had not done all the homework left for him by the professors before the start of the Easter vacation. However, Sirius and the others let him copy from his homework, so he was covered. It would be bad to be punished or have points deducted in all subjects.

As James ate his breakfast he felt the gaze of many people on him. It was n...

Chapter 143: “New target”

Sunday, April 8th arrived. James was due to return to Hogwarts. 

In the few days since the funeral ended, James didn't feel like doing anything. Neither training, nor studying, nor doing the homework the professors had left him. He received many letters, most likely from his friends, Gwen, and others, but he didn't answer them, nor read them.

James arrived at King's Cross Station along with h...

Chapter 142: “Funeral”

Within two days of Henry's death, his funeral was held near Potter Manor. He would then be taken to a cemetery. Where most of the Potter family members were buried. There was also the grave of James' grandmother.

It would be the first funeral James would attend. Both in this life and in his previous life as Edward Rothschild. 

James was in a confused state of mind. There were moments when he still found it hard to believe...

Chapter 141: “Sadness”

A few days after the quidditch double-header came James' birthday on March 27. Gryffindor's spirits after the crushing victory were still high. 

Everyone in the Great Dining Hall sang Happy Birthday to him. It was a bit embarrassing, but he had no choice but to accept it. It was the birthday on which he received the most presents. 

Many people he barely knew gave him presents like Rachel Ollivander, who again gave him another item of Puddlemere United clot...

Chapter 140: “Popularity”

“Come on, Potter! Today's your day!” 

“You can do it, James!”

“Good luck, Potter!”

At breakfast before the match, James doesn't know how many of these comments he received from Gryffindor students. They were all pinning their hopes on him. 

He began to feel more nervous. More so than when he played his first quidditch match. Even the team members seemed to be pinning their hopes on him. 

“Don't be nervous, Jam...

Chapter 139: “Curse dispelled”

The expedition to stop the ice curse had been a success. Thanks to James' healing skills, no one had serious injuries, and the cuts they had were healed. 

That same night, after learning that there was yet another vault at Hogwarts, everyone returned to their common room. No one had any energy, and although they were curious, they all wanted to sleep peacefully. 

James put away the two old parchments. For some reason, he didn't und...

Chapter 138: “Cursed Nucleus”

Since when does one punch on the ground generate three deadly spikes?

Luckily, he had previously moved the swords with his telekinetic ability. Otherwise, they would have been crushed by the golem's punch.

Three swords flew towards the spikes at great speed. When they hit they managed to destroy them. 

'Phew... That was close,' thought James as he controlled the swords and flew them close to him.

“You did that?” asked Gw...

Chapter 137: “Ice Golem”

“Hey, Snape are you alive?” asked James, tapping Snape's arm with his foot.

“Don't bother, Potter,” growled Snape from the ground, and without opening his eyes. The sleeve of his robes had been burned. Luckily the fire was gone, and his skin remained safe.

“You look like you're alright,” said James with a grin as he saw Snape growling as usual.

Seeing Snape's condition, James&nbs...

Chapter 136: “Forest fire”

"Don't tell me we have to go door to door facing different deadly challenges?" asked Sirius. He couldn't keep up.

"Maybe. Theoretically, there are four doors left. They might be more dangerous, but hopefully, they'll be easier," said Lupin, massaging his biceps.

Luckily, they had swords and quickly realized that they shouldn't use magic against the frail knights. Otherwise, they would have been more tired or worse injured. 

James, seeing everyone's t...

Chapter 135: “Weak knights”

A new layer of ice covered the vault. James and Regulus noticed the difference. This ice was a bit duller in color and gave off more cold. Luckily, they had taken the potions. Otherwise, they would have been turned into blocks of ice like Allan.

'It's real,' thought Snape, who didn't trust in the face of the information James had given him.

"Why is there a room with such a powerful curse in Hogwarts?" asked Lupin. Everyone had the same question on their minds. Hogwarts w...

Chapter 134: “A peculiar group”

The day finally arrived. James already had all the potions ready and also the weapons he got from the ice knights he defeated earlier. The weapons would be useful for combat, though it was better if they were not necessary.

He would not be wearing his invisibility cloak. They would meet Gwen and the other two in classroom 11, and from there they would head to floor five in Regulus' invisibility cloak. 

How Regulus is Black to&...

Chapter 133: “Help from Snape”

Tuesday, March 6, 1973.

It had been a couple of days since James had joined Regulus and Gwen in classroom 11 on the second floor. 

Regulus had already gotten the ingredients needed for the potions that would protect them from the cold and handed them to James.

Now, it was time to brew said potions. These days, the cursed ice continued apace and was already on the verge of completely freezing the corridor and moving on to the next area on the fifth floor.

Chapter 132: “Preparation”

"How reliable are these rumors?" asked James.

"They're not entirely wild. My father has some connections, and he told me that they are floating this idea around the Hogwarts Board of Governors," replied Gwen.

The Hogwarts Board of Governors was a group of twelve wizards or witches who oversaw the running of Hogwarts. The governors had authority over the staff and could inspect the school to see how it was running daily, and even close the school completely if t...

Chapter 131: “Hogwarts closed?”

Indeed. He and Regulus had been to blame for the ice that was spreading down the fifth-floor corridor. 

In the evening of that same day, James took his invisibility cloak and went to the corridor that was thirty percent frozen. The temperature was extremely low. Just looking at the ice sent shivers down your spine.

It wasn't the same cold James felt when he entered the vault. It was worse. If it had been the same cold both he and Regulu...

Chapter 130: “Cursed ice”

Sunday, February 25, 1973.

About a month had passed since James and Regulus broke into the ice vault and stole the chest.

James didn't use much of the treasures. The book he was able to flip through a bit. He already had a lot to take care of in his routine. He couldn't add a book with hundreds more pages to study.

The ice necklace had a powerful curse, and he did not touch it at this time. He would only use it in future research, and for that, he needed free time which he d...

Chapter 129: “Treasure”

The school day after the skirmish in the ice vault was hell. James was pale and dying of sleep. He didn't even have an hour to sleep.

His pallor was largely due to being in that icy cold for so long, and he noticed that his temperature was lower than normal. Closer to that of a corpse.

The marauders and more students asked him if he was okay, and he could only nod lazily. He had no energy for conversation. Through sheer willpower, he managed not to fall asleep in class.

"The...

Chapter 128: “Vault of Ice II”

From the speed of the arrows, he knew it would be very difficult to try to control them with his telekinesis ability. He would have to put a lot more energy into trying to slow them down and change their direction. So, he opted to move the shielded knight and use it as a shield.

While holding the shielded knight still, he cast a Protego and reflected the other knight's attack. Then he cast a Reducto and got rid of him.

What he didn't expect was t...

Chapter 127: “Vault of Ice I”

"We need a key," James said as his eyes caught the key detail of the lock on the door. Compared to how big the door was the keyhole was small, which was why he hadn't noticed it before.

"It didn't say anything about a key in the scrolls," Regulus said.

They made a quick inspection down the corridor but found nothing. 

"Maybe..." muttered Regulus with a thoughtful expression.

"What?" 

"The ice knight you captured. He has the same...

Chapter 126: “Ice Knight”

James waited patiently in the cold corridor for Regulus to arrive. Everything was frozen, the walls, the floor, the vault door, and even the knight who looked like it would be impossible for him to move.

The knight held a long sword with both of his hands and covered the door as if he were its guardian.

James thought about how strong this inanimate opponent would be. The most logical way to defeat him would be to fight him with fire.

After a few minutes, he heard footsteps, ...

Chapter 125: “Interrogation”

Regulus felt his limbs returning, and he could move. The charm had worn off after a few minutes.

He turned quickly and noticed his friend, Allan lying on the ground as if his arms and legs were bound by invisible ropes. Nearby was he. A person he had watched a lot since arriving at Hogwarts.

Regulus for a moment forgot about Allan's betrayal and stared at the jet-haired boy, who was still wearing a blank expression.

'James Potter... My brother's best friend,' Regulus thought...

Chapter 124: “Disloyalty from a Hufflepuff”

Regulus and Allan came to a long corridor on the fifth floor. The corridor was completely dark, and there was no decoration. Just bricks and columns. There were no paintings, no armor as there usually is in corridors.

"Is this it?" asked Allan doubtfully. It was the most normal corridor he had seen at Hogwarts.

"Yes. Give me the scroll with the map on it," said Regulus, holding out his arm.

Allan passed him the map, and Regulus quickly opened it and began to read it. He look...

Chapter 123: “¿Regulus?”

James followed the freckled boy as he headed towards the entrance to the dungeons, near the Slytherin common room and the potions classroom. At one point, the boy stopped and didn't move anymore.

'Waiting for someone?' wondered James, who was not far behind the boy. With his cloak and his Silencio Barriera a student couldn't detect him.

The freckled boy had a nervous look on his face. He was looking everywhere in fear of Filch or another professor appearing. After five minutes, fo...

Chapter 122: “Business”

Once classes were over, the marauders headed for the dormitories. According to Sirius, it would be the first business meeting. They would be his partners.

"Right, mates. We need some splendid business ideas. Don't be afraid to bring up illegal business... Let's get started!" said Sirius, opening a notebook and taking his quill.

"Peter Pettigrew, you go first. You seem to have a great idea in mind," added Sirius, looking at Peter, who was picking a snot out of his nose.

"Huh?...