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0666 Crouch Sr.

The emerald-green glowing vines pierced through the stagnant underground air with a sharp, penetrating whistle like a steel rod slicing through butter. They moved with terrifying precision, stabbing straight toward Barty Crouch Sr.'s head.

This sudden, unexpected turn of events stunned even the fanatical Barty Crouch Jr. into momentary stillness. He had automatically assumed that this woman, who had demonstrated no true loyalty to the Dark Lord despite her supposed alliance, was about t...

0665 The Feast

In the underground chamber, deep beneath layers of soil and stone, the room was surprisingly warm—as pleasant as an early spring day in the countryside. This unnatural warmth came from the flames in the crudely carved fireplace, creating an atmosphere that stood in stark contrast to the bitter winter cold that gripped the world above.

Under the wavering yellowish-brown light casted by several crudely shaped iron candelabras—plates of arranged food on the wooden dinner table gave tem...

0664 The Dark Lord's Dinner

Winky shakily carried a cup of hot tea toward the seat beside Voldemort. Her fingers trembled violently with each cautious step, causing tiny droplets of the liquid to splash close to the cup's rim.

After carefully setting down the tea without spilling a drop—a feat that clearly required her utmost concentration—Winky hastily left back into the shadows behind Voldemort's high-backed chair, kneeling in a half-crouching posture.

Cliodna remained silent, standing motionlessly at ...

0663 Demon (BONUS-CHAPTER)

Tens upon tens of miles away from the picturesque village of Little Hangleton, in a vast wilderness that seemed forgotten by time, the barren landscape began to roll and ripple slightly. Amidst the wide, desolate farmland, stretching as far as the eye could see, a cluster of isolated hills stood out against the bleak horizon.

These rocky hills remained utterly desolate, resembling abandoned suburbs for the majority of the year, but the recent heavy snowfall had draped them in a slightly...

0662 Plans

Mr. Parker, the Muggle contractor responsible for the construction of the orphanage, was known for his integrity and honesty. It was these very qualities that had earned him Bryan's trust and the right of overseeing the building project. The orphanage's building was simple, but the construction quality was undoubtedly outstanding.

Despite the building's sturdy structure, on bitterly cold nights like this one, even the thickest walls struggled to keep out the bone-chilling cold that seem...

0661 Her

The mention of the name "Cliodna" sent a visible shockwave through the group of wizards and witches gathered around the table.

"Sister Cli-Cliodna?" Hermione's expression visibly stiffened, her eyes widening with a mix of horror and disbelief. She wasn't alone in her reaction; Sirius, Remus, Harry, and even Ron, though a beat slower, all reflected her look of horrified expressions after realizing it.

"Yeah!" Little Hammer, still immersed in his own disappointment, failed to notice...

0660 Conversation

For the small group of people from the wizarding world, the experience of dining alongside the Muggle children and staff at Hurst Orphanage was unusual and amazing.

As they settled into their seats on the second-floor dining hall, surrounded by the cheerful chatter and laughter of over a hundred young voices, Harry and his group couldn't help but marvel at the intense sense of joy and contentment that seemed to permeate the air around them.

Every face they laid eyes upon was fille...

0659 Visitors

Bryan stood beside a wooden table, wearing a loose-fitting pair of faded blue jeans and a gray wool sweater. A white apron was tied around his waist which was in stark contrast to the casualness of his clothing. As the group entered the kitchen, they were met by the sight of Professor Watson vigorously kneading a large mass of dough on the cutting board.

"Pfft-" Hermione couldn't contain her amusement and quickly covered her mouth, stifling a giggle that had half left her mouth. The oth...

0658 The Orphanage (BONUS-CHAPTER)

Harry saw Sirius's face darkening, causing the corner of Sirius' mouth to twitch continuously. Beside him, Remus' eyebrows knitted together, revealing a sense of helplessness. As Harry observed these reactions, he couldn't help but feel the overwhelming urge to burst into laughter at the absurdity and bizarreness of the situation unfolding before them.

There they stood, a group of wizards, staring in disbelief as a plain and ordinary Muggle lady casually walked into a magically hidden h...

0657 The Charm

The cold winter wind howled through the deserted street, carrying bouts of snowflakes that danced in the dim yellow glow cast by the old-fashioned lampposts lining the cracked sidewalks. Sirius stood there surveying the unremarkable Muggle buildings before him.

"Sirius, are you sure you remembered the right place?" Remus asked, doubt creeping into his typically calm voice as he pulled his coat tighter around himself to ward off the freezing chill.

"I won't get the place wrong, Moo...

0656 The Clues

The gloomy sky looming above their head made it impossible to discern whether it was day or night. The dull atmosphere casted a gloomy blanket over the streets, which was eerily quiet and felt frozen in time.

While the surroundings couldn't exactly be called desolate or post-apocalyptic, there was an unsettling aura that permeated the air. The sparsely populated sidewalks and dilapidated buildings seemed to be half a century behind the times. For visitors encountering this neighborhood ...

0655 Regulus Arcturus Black

Do not enter without the express permission of Regulus Arcturus Black.

"Regulus?" Ron furrowed his brow, his eyes narrowing slightly as he stared carefully at the polished brass nameplate attached to the wooden door bearing those words.

But after a few moments, the creases in Ron's forehead smoothed and a look of realization appeared on his face. Indeed, he now recalled, Harry and Hermione had told him about this brother of Sirius before. Ron turned his gaze to Si...

0654 Dinner

"What's wrong?" Harry asked immediately with concern.

Like Sirius, Remus was one of his father's closest childhood friends and had taken excellent care of Harry during the majority of year he taught Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.

It was Remus who had taught him the most advanced defensive magic he had mastered so far - the Patronus Charm.

So far, the consensus amongst the students was that Remus had been an absolutely excellent Defense Against the Dark Arts profe...

0653 Remus

SCREEEECH!

The ear-piercing screech of brakes suddenly shattered the snowy quietness of Grimmauld Place, startling it out of its winter slumber. The powerful gust of wind generated by the sudden stop ripped through the snowflakes dancing in the chilly air. The intense vibrations caused a rusty old lamp on the nearby street corner to flicker and sizzle erratically, its dim light blinking on and off in a faltering rhythm.

"Urrrgghhh," Harry was the first to practica...

0652 Surprise

On the second day of Christmas, Harry slowly opened his drowsy green eyes and reluctantly crawled out from the warm shell of his plush four-poster bed with the crimson curtains still drawn tightly around it.

As he rubbed the sleep from his eyes and stretched his stiff muscles, he noticed the pale winter sunlight filtering in through a gap in the curtains, already climbing steadily up the stone wall opposite his bed, illuminating specks of dust floating lazily in the air. Harry glanced o...

0651 Hatred

Hogwarts never forgets the misfortunes she has endured throughout the long centuries. And yet, despite the countless challenges and dark times, she also never clings to hatred. It is this remarkable capacity without resentment that has allowed Hogwarts to weather storm after storm, era upon era, to still stand proudly today becoming a beacon of magical learning.

Moody, or the person disguised as him, seemed deeply shaken to the core. In his one normal eye, a storm of emotions swirled an...

0650 Alone

Moody never would have guessed that Bryan Watson's idea of "getting something to eat" would turn out like this - a rustic, spontaneous barbecue by the shores of the Black Lake on a chilly winter's eve.

With a simple wave, Bryan summoned a pair of house-elves and instructively ordered them to bring a charcoal grill, along with some glowing embers and skewers with chunks of juicy beef and tender lamb.

Displaying the incredible efficiency that house-elves were well-known for, Dobby a...

0649 Outside

Walking out of the majestic entrance of the ice castle, Bryan and Moody stood before the doors for a moment, quietly observing the mischievous young wizards playing in the snowy square. The castle sparkled and glinted in the moonlight, casting a soft glow across the frosted grounds.

Fred and George, having apparently grown bored with their usual antics involving fireworks, had taken their business to the "foreigners" visiting for the Triwizard Tournament. With dramatic flair, they eager...

0648 Happiness(LARGE-CHAPTER)

As the enchanting melody in the ice castle grew increasingly lively and bubbly, the young wizards and witches who had been shyly holding back could no longer resist the allure of the captivating music and poured onto the dance floor. These young children full of budding emotions and excitement eagerly sought out their dance partners with their hands clasped and eyes locked as they began to sway and spin to the tempo.

The Hogwarts faculty also responded with great enthusiasm to the infec...

0647 The Dance (Part-3)

The moment Fleur opened her mouth to speak, Harry felt a sudden jolt of surprise course through his body, nearly causing him to jump back. He never expected the Fleur to assist him in this unexpected way, but her voice had already drawn the curious gazes of Cedric and Cho. Harry wanted to reach out, grasp Fleur's arm, and gently pull her back before she could continue... but he hesitated.

In fact, he could have simply turned on his back and walked away from the unfolding scene, leaving ...

0646 The Dance (Part-2)

For Ron, the two-minute lead dance at the Yule Ball felt like an eternity of torture, with every agonizing second seeming to stretch on for an age.

After the initial thrill and amazement of seeing Hermione's stunning appearance and the secret burst of pride and joy at being one of the focus points on stage with her, Ron's attention quickly became entirely consumed by the countless gazes of the audience seated below in the glittering, ice-sculpted Hall.

He knew rationally that not ...

0645 The Dance (Part-1)

As Professor Watson announced the start of the Yule Ball with a dramatic flourish of his wand, the piano he conjured on the stage began playing a soothing, melancholy tune that echoed through the hall. The extravagantly huge chandelier suspended above the palace suddenly casted a beam of pale golden light downwards, enveloping the vast stage.

Cedric and Cho exchanged a tender, knowing glance as their eyes sparkled with anticipation and affection. Matching smiles spread across their face...

0644 The Banquet

The sudden appearance of the giant squid captured everyone's attention, drawing all eyes down to peer through the transparent ice dance floor into the murky depths of the Black Lake below. Though the behemoth was too deep to make out clearly, its shadow, many times larger than a man, stirred gasps and exclamations as it rolled past.

But it was the arrival of the second group of creatures in swift pursuit of the squid that provoked the most dramatic reactions. Students and faculty member...

0643 Unexpected

Bryan used his superb transfiguration skills and immense magical power to form a huge ice and snow castle on the frozen lake surface. This would have been somewhat strenuous for Bryan if he had to do it alone, but with Dumbledore's help, it was no problem at all.

With the magnificent castle complete, Bryan turned back toward the gathered witches and wizards on shore, taking in their expressions of pure awe and amazement. Faces were tilted upward with eyes wide and gleaming with reflecte...

0642 Frozen

In the bleak chilly world, fierce and savage winds howled, swirling snowflakes across the barren, frozen land in chaotic, turbulent whirls. The young wizards gathered by the shore of the Black Lake could barely lift their heads against the relentless assault of the freezing wind and snow.

They squinted and shielded their faces, struggling against the pain of being nearly blinded by the blizzard. Still, they endured, trying to find a spot on the now-frozen surface of the lake where they ...

Iam Sick

I wanted to let you all know that there won't be any new chapters posted today. I have mild Fever and cold since yesterday. I thought it won't affect me but it got worse today.

If I'm feeling better tomorrow, I'll aim to post the next chapter then. And if recovery goes well, I'm planning to make it up to you with a double release (2 chapters)!

0641 The Venue

"I'm warning you, Ludo," Bryan said yanking his hand out of Ludo's grasp. There was a dangerous glint in his eyes which made Ludo Bagman freeze in place.

"I've warned you about this before, but it seems I need to make myself clear again. If you continue to obsess over using the Triwizard Tournament as a means to line your own pockets, I can assure you that a cell in Azkaban will be the least of your worries."

Ludo opened his mouth as if to argue, his face was flushed with indignat...

0640 Waiting

Waiting is the most agonizing thing. It troubles the mind, frays the nerves, and stretches each passing second into an infinity of restless anticipation. And on this particular evening, as the long-awaited Yule Ball drew nearer, the students of Hogwarts were finding that truth to be more obvious than ever before.

Although the grand event was not set to officially begin until the clock struck eight, the young witches and wizards of the castle could hardly contain their excitement. As ear...

0639 Surprises?

Bryan sighed softly to himself, a hint of resignation in the sound. He knew that the probing questions he and Dumbledore had asked to Harry, Ron, and Hermione had unintentionally set the trio's minds racing, and their imaginations probably conjured up all sorts of wild theories and suspicions. However, lacking key pieces of information, the three had inadvertently latched onto the wrong conclusion.

Still, Bryan had no intention of clearing up their misunderstanding. This particular matt...

0638 The Owlery

No matter what obstacles arose or trials came, the long-awaited Christmas that so many people had been eagerly anticipating of finally arrived amidst the gentle fluttering of snowflakes.

Every inch of space within the castle and across the campus grounds was filled with a festive atmosphere. The air seemed to shimmer and sparkle with holiday magic and cheer. Never before in many years at Hogwarts had there been a Christmas quite like this one, where such a large number of young witches ...