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Chapter 74: Astoria Greengrass

The three of them quickly found an empty carriage.

Although there were only three of them, many young wizards avoided entering the compartment after spotting Erwin.

Over the past year, his reputation had grown considerably among the student body, and some younger students even showed a hint of apprehension when they saw him.

This gave him certain small privileges.

Before long, the train departed.

Hermione seemed puzzled, having not seen Harry or Ron anywhere alon...

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Chapter 73: A Scuffle

The three stopped and walked all the way, and soon arrived near Flourish and Blotts.

Perhaps because of the school opening, the bookstore was very lively today, but Erwin took a closer look and found that most of the crowd were witches.

From witches about Erwin's age to elderly witches, they all peered into the bookstore with frenzied expressions.

"Today is Lockhart's book signing!"

Hermione looked at the banner hanging on the second floor of the bookstore with a hint ...

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Chapter 72: Future Plans

Erwin chose the Muggle way of travel and flew back to London.

He didn't go to the manor that Nicolas gave him first, but went back to his own home instead.

Walking into the house that he hadn't returned to for more than a month, Erwin didn't feel much.

Probably because, since he went to Hogwarts, he knew that this place could only be a temporary residence.

He couldn't afford to feel like a wanderer returning home.

The next day, after receiving a letter from Erwin...

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Chapter 71: Farewell

Half a month had passed since Fleur first arrived at the castle.

Since that day, Fleur had visited often to see Erwin, and the two elderly Flamel’s were delighted by her frequent presence.

During this time, Erwin and Fleur's friendship had grown considerably.

Fleur revealed a completely different side of herself than what she showed to outsiders.

She loved to act playful and affectionate.

Erwin discovered that Fleur maintained a proud demeanor when facing other...

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Chapter 70: An Unexpected Arrangement

Erwin was genuinely struck by the beauty of the girl standing before him.

Although he remained unaffected by that strange, magical charm that seemed to emanate from her, he had to admit that this girl was the most beautiful person he had ever encountered in both his lifetimes combined.

While Cho and Hermione were also outstanding in appearance, being among the most attractive students at Hogwarts, Fleur possessed an otherworldly perfection.

Her delicate facial features, grac...

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Chapter 69: Fleur

"Erwin! Your idea is a direction I've never thought about."

Nicolas Flamel was extremely excited at this moment.

Erwin's operation truly amazed Nicolas Flamel.

He hadn't expected that dream magic would actually be used by him in alchemy.

This was a method no one had ever conceived.

And the effect was surprisingly excellent.

Even though Nicolas Flamel's household alchemy might seem spiritual, it was like a set program.

Like this air conditioner made by...

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Chapter 69: The Minions and Nicolas's Amazement

Erwin could see the meaning behind Nicolas Flamel's test, but he said nothing.

Closing his eyes, Erwin diffused his magic and sensed everything around him.

Under the perception of magic, the whole world divided itself into two colors.

One was the vibrant hue of objects infused with magical power, and the other was the dull black and white of things without any magic.

Erwin suddenly discovered that in this room, besides Nicolas Flamel and himself, there were other sourc...

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Chapter 67: Journey to Paris

Early in the morning, the arrival of a phoenix broke the tranquility of Erwin's house.

Dumbledore's phoenix, Fawkes, brought Dumbledore's letter in the early hours.

Dropping the letter on Erwin's desk, Fawkes couldn't wait to find Velora to play.

Erwin smiled at the bird and opened the letter:

"Dear Gaunt, I'm sorry to write to you only now, and forgive the busyness of an old man who can't retire at over a hundred years old."

"I have already told Nicolas about yo...

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Chapter 66: Decisive Helen

The Chang Family Home

David directly poured Erwin a small half glass of wine, pouring himself an equally modest amount.

"Come on, Erwin, share a drink with me."

After speaking, he immediately downed the contents of his glass in one gulp, approximately two ounces of liquor.

Erwin glanced at the glass, then reluctantly followed suit, draining his portion in a single breath.

Mr. Chang observed this exchange and immediately sensed something was amiss...

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Chapter 65: First Visit

What should someone prepare when visiting their crush's house for the first time?

Erwin had never had such an experience before.

But today, he would face this milestone.

After leaving Knockturn Alley, Erwin hurried back home and selected a bottle of red wine as a gift.

Cho had mentioned that her father enjoyed drinking, whether it was from his homeplace or from here, he appreciated them all.

This particular bottle of Rhône Valley red wine had been given to him b...

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Chapter 64: The situation of Knockturn Alley

Seeing that the other party was so cooperative, Erwin didn't hide anything and readily explained the contract's contents.

"You can rest assured that this contract isn't strict. As long as you don't disclose my existence and follow my instructions, the contract won't harm you."

In truth, Erwin hadn't set up any harsh conditions.

His main goal was to cover up his existence so they couldn't trace things back to him in the future.

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of ...

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Chapter 63: Followers

Looking at the manor in front of him, Erwin asked, "You're certain that lady is here now?"

"Yes, I'm quite sure Mrs. Arya will be here every day during the daytime, then returns to her house at night. No one knows where her hidden residence is until now," Scarface replied.

He hesitated for a moment, then continued, "However, this is our headquarters. I'm just a minor leader. Several powerful wizards should be here now."

Erwin smiled indifferently.

He completely disrega...

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Chapter 62: Foolish Dark Wizards

Tearing his greedy eyes away from the items, Borgin looked at Erwin with a smile spreading across his face.

This batch of items was enough for him to make a substantial profit, and even the smile on his face became genuinely sincere.

"Fire dragon hearts. I want five, no preference on the species."

Erwin's words carried no emotion, as if buying dragon hearts was as simple as purchasing a steak.

"What?"

"The hearts of five fire dragons?"

Borgin was momentaril...

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Chapter 61: The Borgin and Burkes Shop

Where there is light, there is always darkness, and this truth echoes through both the Muggle world and the wizarding world alike.

In the world of magic, the Ministry of Magic stands proudly as the guardian of law and order, forbidding the practice of Dark Arts and the trade of sinister magical objects.

Yet even in a world governed by rules, temptation and necessity often blur the lines of morality.

Knockturn Alley exists as proof of that contradiction.

It is a shadowe...

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Chapter 60: Fivefold Discharge

"Erwin, here I come!"

Hermione's voice rang out from the doorway, and as soon as Erwin heard her, the door swung open.

Hermione walked in wearing casual clothes, a t-shirt, and jeans.

After replacing the Hogwarts school uniform, Hermione had a bit more of a lively temperament.

Coupled with her specially groomed hair, she looked cute.

"Come on, Hermione, it's so hot outside. Have some iced orange juice."

At that moment, Erwin was sitting in the main seat of ...

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Chapter 59: Trunk Renovation

Back home, Erwin immediately summoned Velora.

Velora was very happy.

At school, Erwin only let her out every night because he didn't want to attract too much attention.

Now that she was home, she could finally stay outside all day.

Immediately, Erwin cast a Muggle-Repelling Charm to prevent outsiders from accidentally discovering Velora.

He didn't want to be in the headlines of the London Daily the next day.

Looking at a house that hadn't been cleaned in ne...

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Chapter 58: Return and the Principle of the Trace

The next day, Erwin woke from a nightmare.

In the dream, countless Ravenclaw girls rushed toward him one after another.

Something indescribable happened, over and over again.

Cho and Hermione stood nearby, watching him and the girls with knowing smiles.

When Erwin was finally alone, they raised their swords and discussed the distribution plan...

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Even after finishing his morning routine, he still felt the lingering unease.

Erwin kept telling himse...

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Chapter 57: Breaking the House Points Record

Three days later, the school auditorium.

Today was the year-end banquet, and all the young wizards were in the Great Hall, enjoying their last dinner of the semester.

The entire hall was decorated in Ravenclaw's iconic blue, and the eagle logo was scattered throughout the space.

Ravenclaw's students were as jubilant as if celebrating the New Year.

This year, Ravenclaw had finally won the House Cup and also claimed the Quidditch Championship.

Just yesterday, Raven...

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Chapter 56: Investing in the Twins

BOOM!

Watching the door to the headmaster's office slowly close, Erwin shook his head in dissatisfaction.

Dumbledore wasn't being very fair.

He'd clearly allowed Erwin to choose his reward, so why had the old man's expression changed so drastically when he'd mentioned the Elder Wand?

Still, it wasn't a complete loss.

In the end, Dumbledore had decided to help Erwin contact Nicolas Flamel to see if he could study alchemy with the legendary alchemi...

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Chapter 55: The Elder Wand's Temptation

"The Philosopher's Stone?"

Erwin was slightly confused.

Wasn't this stone supposed to be fake?

How could Dumbledore speak of it as genuine?

"Professor, I just observed it. Although this stone possesses some magical fluctuations, but..."

Erwin didn't finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.

"But there's absolutely no way it contains the immense magical power necessary to transmute stone into gold and grant eternal life, correct?"

Dumbledore ...

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Chapter 54: Aftermath and Revelations

Erwin had the overwhelming urge to blow up the entire school at that moment.

'What's the point?' he thought bitterly.

'I fought Voldemort with everything I had, and the Philosopher's Stone I finally secured is a fake?'

Dumbledore must be toying with him.

Just as Erwin mentally cursed the headmaster, a burst of melodious singing filled the air.

The sound seemed to soothe troubled hearts and inspire endless courage.

Along with the ethereal song, Dumbledore ap...

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Chapter 53: The Philosopher's Stone Revealed

(T/N: Just treat this as AU. There will be many weird things that shouldn’t happen in Og HP.)

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At this moment, three chaotic scenes unfolded simultaneously within the confined chamber.

Harry crouched trembling behind the Mirror of Erised, his fear palpable.

Velora clashed with the Fiery Serpent, flames erupting sporadically across the room.

Each blast sent Harry ducking lower, not daring to lift his head.

The true spectacle, however, was the confronta...

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Chapter 52: A Dangerous Encounter

"It's you. Gaunt!"

Quirrell stared at Erwin in horror, not expecting Harry to be the only one entering the chamber.

 There was also this troublesome interloper.

He had clearly adjusted the potion so that only enough remained for one person.

‘Oh, but this person has a phoenix. That explained it.’

"Fool. Turn around!"

Another voice suddenly erupted from Quirrell's body, startling Harry.

"Yes, esteemed master."

Quirrell replied respectfull...

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Chapter 51: Defeating Magic with Magic

Soon, Ron and Harry had their positions on the board assigned.

Ron was buzzing with excitement.

He felt that this level had been specially prepared for him.

Well, it actually had been... Ron, who had been constantly overshadowed and unable to stand out, could finally prove himself.

However, his beautiful fantasy was immediately shattered by Erwin.

"[Duplicating Charm]!"

"[Duplicating Charm]!"

Erwin pointed out that although he couldn't play wizard che...

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Chapter 50: Why Not Play an Exciting Game of Flying Chess?

Hermione blushed when she heard Erwin's words.

But she didn't hesitate.

Taking a deep breath, she jumped down.

Erwin's arms caught Hermione, swaying slightly under her weight.

Then he said something that made Hermione's composure shatter instantly.

"Why do you feel heavier than last time?"

Hermione slapped frantically at Erwin's chest.

Even after he set her down, she still twisted his arm half a turn in retaliation.

Harry and Ron above were reli...

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Chapter 49: The Attribute Panel and the Trial Begins

The next day, Erwin headed straight to the Room of Requirement.

He wished for a training room dedicated to magic practice, a space filled with various targets and anti-magic equipment where he could unleash his magic to his heart's content.

As he trained, he discovered that his magic power regenerated five or six times faster than before, and his ability to cast spells silently and wandlessly had been enhanced significantly. Now, he could be called a walking magical fortress.

<...

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Chapter 48: A Diamond Draw

Time gradually approached the final exams, and all the young wizards nervously prepared for their tests.

Hermione had been in a strained relationship with Erwin lately.

She believed he didn't trust what she said about Snape being the villain.

She claimed to have overheard a conversation where Snape threatened Quirrell.

This made her absolutely certain that the one coveting the Philosopher's Stone was Snape.

Erwin didn't refute her, merely stating that the truth w...

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Chapter 47: The Room of Requirement and Alchemy's Bottleneck

Erwin smiled when he saw the look in the eyes of the two girls.

To his surprise, there was a spark of genuine wonder there, not tension.

He had been expecting awkward silence or sharp words, yet instead he found something far gentler.

Perhaps, he thought, Celestia might help ease the distance between them.

He waved his hand and gestured for them to come closer.
“Celestia, these are my friends. May I introduce you?”

As he spoke, Erwin gently placed his hand...

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Chapter 46: Tension in the Forbidden Forest

Hagrid hurried to the door of Dumbledore's office, his heavy footsteps echoing through the corridor.

"Lemon Sorbet Ice Cream!"

At the entrance, Hagrid gasped out the password.

The bronze gargoyle regarded him briefly before leaping aside to reveal the spiral staircase.

Dumbledore hadn't retired for the evening.

He sat at his desk, quill in hand, composing a reply to one of the many letters scattered before him.

When Hagrid burst through the door, panic stil...

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Chapter 45: Taming the Unicorn

Looking at the burning forest, Erwin felt a headache coming on.

How was he supposed to put out the fire?

After thinking for a long time, he drank a potion to replenish his magical reserves.

Then, pushing his magic to its limits, he channeled it through his wand and lifted it toward the sky.

With the release of the charms, a rain cloud materialized in the sky, continuously absorbing the surrounding clouds and expanding.

It didn't take long before rain began to fal...

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