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Chapter 281: Right This Way, Madam

Black mist billowed out of the blood-red orb and gathered in mid-air, slowly forming the outline of a woman.

Besides Evans, Sothia watched with open curiosity. He had already told her about the Dark Wizard King, so the sight itself didn’t shock her too badly.

Still, the thought that Evans carried another person around with him at all times sat oddly in her chest.

The discomfort rose and fell in a moment. Sothia’s temperament mea...

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Chapter 280: The Long Road to Freeing House-elves

On a narrow country lane far from any town, three figures appeared with a soft pop.

One clutched a photograph and rubbed his temples, still slightly dizzy. Another looked around with open curiosity, as if she had never seen such a landscape before.

Between them, a small, wrinkled figure lifted his head and gazed up at the young man beside him with shining gratitude.

As the last of the vertigo cleared from his mind, Ev...

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Chapter 279: Christmas Plans

Dingding Dingding Dingding

The bell at the end of class rang like a summons from hell, yanking Ron’s soul out of heaven and slamming it back into his body.

He lay there in a daze for a while before he slowly opened his eyes. The flying roast chicken legs faded from view, and in their place loomed Wood’s completely blank face at very close range.

"Argh!"

Ron jerked sideways on instinct, startled by Wood’s sudde...

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Chapter 271: New Card – “Star-Colour”! Aurors: Maybe the Wizarding World Should Just Surrender Now

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A low, rasping breath echoed from the depths of the wardrobe.

An indescribable pressure crushed down on everyone present from head to toe, including the dark wizards who had been cheering in delight moments earlier. They stared blankly up at the sky.

From within the wardrobe, a massive head slowly emerged. On either side of its skull jutted ...

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Chapter 278: Naughty Kittens Deserve to Be Squished

"Meow—stop rubbing, meow! My fur’s going to fall out, meow!"

In one corner of the water-blue space, a little black cat with white paws was being mercilessly manhandled by Sothia. It had tried to escape more times than it could count, but every time it bolted, a pale-blue stream of water hooked it back and dropped it neatly into those deceptively delicate hands.

"Relax. I’m very gentle. I won’t mak...

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Chapter 270: The Morning Star Club Achieves Great Merit! Ethan, Are You Really Going to Summon an Ancient God?!

Harry woke to chaos.

He had barely managed to pull on his glasses when his godfather yanked him to his feet.

"Move, Harry! Move!" Sirius barked urgently. His usually carefree face showed rare alarm and severity.

"What's happening?" Harry asked groggily. He could hear panicked screaming outside the tent.

"Dark wizards," Sirius said. "T...

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Chapter 277: Sothia’s Defence Lesson

Time slipped by, and finally the lesson drew to a close. Looking over the obviously exhausted students in front of him, Evans hesitated for a moment, then said:

"We’ll stop here for today. No homework this time. If you’re interested, you can always look up more in the library."

He had originally planned to assign a brief write-up, a summary of the material covered. But seeing how drained they all looked today, he ...

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Chapter 276: Wood’s Curiosity

In the back garden of the Magical Creatures Hut, Nana was hard at work like a diligent farmer. She kept pulling Galleons from her pockets one after another and spreading them across the ground as carefully as if she were laying out grain to dry. She had nearly carpeted the entire yard in gold.

Recently, she had discovered that coins left to bake in the sun gave off a wonderfully comforting scent and retained a gentle warmth. Lying...

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Chapter 269: Dark Wizards Attack! Mr Lamp Takes the Stage

"Don't sleep too deeply."

What was that supposed to mean? Ron thought it sounded suspiciously like "wait for me after class." He stared at the black umbrella in his hand, dark enough to swallow all the light around it, scratched his head, and finally shoved the whole thing to the back of his mind.

After all, that was hardly the first strange thing Ethan had ever said.

When the World Cup ended,...

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Chapter 275: By the Black Lake

After the welcome feast, two young figures walked side by side along the shore of the Black Lake. On Evans’s shoulder, the Diricawl Alice sat contentedly, preening her feathers. At his side, Sothia hugged Loka, the big potato-like creature, against her chest, curiosity bright in her eyes.

Up until tonight, everything she knew about Hogwarts had come second-hand from Evans’s stories. She had pictured something roughly like Beauxbatons, only olde...

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Chapter 268: When the Quietest Student in Class Tells You to Stay Awake Tonight

Hearing someone call him, Mr Crouch's face flashed with impatience. He was about to turn and walk away when he spotted Ethan in the crowd.

After a summer apart, this boy who had stirred up storms in the wizarding world had grown even taller. Like a sapling absorbing ample nutrients, he seemed to be growing every moment.

Compared to his reputation, Ethan's appearance held no men...

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Chapter 274: They Aren’t Planning a Prison Break, Are They?

Endless streams of water gathered on the empty chair, slowly sketching out the shape of a girl.

She had long, pale-gold hair that fell like silk, and a face so delicately beautiful that one glance made it hard to look away.

The noise in the Great Hall died instantly the moment she appeared. Every student, boy and girl alike, stared blankly at the sight before them.

The charm of a spring ny...

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Chapter 267: With So Many Aurors on Guard, This World Cup Should Be Very Safe, Right?

Only Ethan had the leisure to make observations at a time like this.

Portkey travel was like being hooked through the navel with a giant fishing line.

Hermione clambered dizzily to her feet, cast Scourgify on herself with a grimace, and said in a flat voice, "Isn't there a more stable method?"

Ginny nodded beside her, patting Hermione's back sympathetically. Perhaps...

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Chapter 273: The Welcome Feast

Snape’s face was relaxed as he made his way toward the Floo fireplace.

After the awards ceremony, he’d spent a long time discussing matters with the gathered Potions Masters, and he had learned a great deal.

He wished he could have stayed to chat longer—if only he weren’t expected at the welcome feast for the new professor that evening.

Just then, a voice sounded beside him.

"Looks like that discussion was...

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Chapter 266: The Quidditch World Cup Opens! Ethan Is Going to Stir Things Up

"Excellent," Ethan said with a satisfied nod.

He snapped his notebook shut and looked at Mad-Eye Moody with shining eyes. "You've given me so much inspiration. Don't worry. Even though you won't be there in person, I'll carry out your will."

Moody choked.

That sounded like he was already dead and buried.

Seeing Ethan's eager expression, Moody felt uneasy. Could this tw...

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Chapter 265: Mr Lovegood: A Former Auror Attacked? Now I’m Curious Where the Culprit Went

While Connie was busy scouring for traces of dark wizards so she could get closer to her idol, Ethan, events at the Riddle House were taking a different turn.

In the Riddle Manor, Barty Crouch Jr. slowly woke on the cold, hard floor.

What… exactly happened last night?

He felt as if he’d been trampled by an Erumpent. Every inch of him hurt.

Barty frow...

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Chapter 264: Capturing Mad-Eye! The New Auror Captain, Miss Connie Rosier

What the hell is that thing?

Moody whipped around and fired a spell at the wall outside the washroom.

Boom!

But among the collapsing bricks, there was no trace of the arms.

Did it escape?

Moody turned back to the mirror. This time, his heart leapt into his throat.

In the reflection, the wall was completely intact, standing as if it had never been damaged. And ...

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Chapter 263: The Adventures of "Ratty"~ First Painting of the Term: Catch Mad-Eye!

After Harry's explanation, Sirius finally understood what had happened.

"You're saying you dreamed that Voldemort and this Mr. Lamp person are working together, planning to kill Ethan next term?"

Sirius tensed when he spoke Voldemort's name aloud, a flicker of hatred crossing his face.

Harry nodded frantically, beside himself with worry.

"Got it. I'll tell Dumble...

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Chapter 262: Voldemort: Incredible! This Guy Is Even More Pure Than Me?!

Mr. Lamp?

Barty's eyes trembled.

In the rare moments when his mind was clear, he had heard his father mention that name. Last year, right under Dumbledore's nose, someone had blown up Hogwarts. The news had been so shocking that the foolish Ministry, afraid of causing a panic, forcibly suppressed the incident.

He never expected the mysterious Mr. Lamp to appear before them now.<...

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Chapter 261: Arriving at the Riddle House! Voldemort, You Won't Even Call Me Mr. Lamp

Before leaving school, Professor Lupin presented his long-delayed gift of thanks.

It was a handmade protective charm, a beautifully carved wolf's head in white stone. The eyes were a pale blue that caught the sunlight and glowed. Fine magical runes covered the surface, radiating an aura of protection and stability.

"It's made from moonstone mist," Lupin said, his smile ed...

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Chapter 324: An Opportunity Arises

"Really?"

Dudley’s eyes lit up at once. He had not expected the chance to come this quickly.

"Yes. The master and mistress are going out to a banquet tonight. They will be gone for at least four or five hours, and no one will be at home. If you wish to enter the Manor, this is the best opportunity," Dobby said, bowing slightly to Harry and Hermione as well.

"Oh! Dudley, you are really going to Malfoy Manor?" Hermione stared, stunn...

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Chapter 323: Harry’s Birthday

"Oh, right. On that note, I should remind you of something," Vernon said, his face flushing slightly. "I told Marge I had sent both of you to a boarding school, so..."

Aside from himself, no one in the wider Dursley family knew Dudley was a wizard. Vernon could not exactly announce it. He had come to terms with it, but others would not do so easily, and he had no desire for anyone to start calling his son a freak.

"All right, I understand," ...

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Chapter 322: Bribing the Aurors

The next morning, Petunia bustled about the kitchen from dawn, making a whole tray of delicious sweets.

"Mmm. These are really good," Dudley said after tasting one.

"As long as you like them, have some more," Petunia said warmly. "Half the summer’s gone, and I still haven’t managed to put some proper weight on you. It makes a mother’s heart ache."

She cupped Dudley’s face with both hands, worry in her eyes.

"Just look at ...

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Chapter 321: Changes at the Manor

"Dobby, has anything happened at Malfoy Manor recently?" Dudley asked.

There had been no word from Draco, and even Dobby had not shown up for some time. Clearly, something unexpected must have happened at the Manor.

"Yes, Mr Dursley. Malfoy Manor has not been very... good lately. I only managed to slip away for a short while yesterday," Dobby said.

"Young Master Draco was caught spying on the master’s study in the ...

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Chapter 320: Researching Dark Magic

"Minister Fudge. Professor Dumbledore."

Seeing the two men, Kingsley felt a small knot of tension ease in his chest.

Dudley had certainly made an impression tonight. One Fiendfyre, and suddenly, Kingsley had no idea which way to turn.

"Kingsley, and Scrimgeour," Fudge said, looking around. "We have been briefed on the situation. We already have people investigating the Dementor incident. There is no need to continu...

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Chapter 319: Reviewing Previous Spells

Dudley and Harry went back to their rooms, fetched their wands, and returned to the garden.

"I will go first," Harry said, taking the initiative as he handed his wand over.

Scrimgeour took it, but did not cast anything immediately. Instead, he asked, "When was the last time you used a spell, and what spell was it?"

Harry thought for a moment. "It would have been back at school. I do not remember exactly what the...

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Chapter 318: Ministry Inspection

"No, we did not notice anything unusual," Dudley said, shaking his head.

"Yeah, we do not know anything," Harry added quickly.

"You see? Told you they would not know a thing," one of the wizards behind Kingsley muttered.

Asking two kids about something like this was never going to yield much.

"Dudley, not even you sensed anything?" Kingsley asked, a hint of disappointment in his tone.

"Er... if I have to s...

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Chapter 317: Dementors

The creature wore a long, black cloak. Its skin looked as if it had been soaked in water until it rotted, its hands were crusted and scabbed, and beneath the hood, there were no facial features at all, only a round, gaping hole where its mouth should have been.

When he drew close to it, Dudley had felt as though every happy memory he possessed was being sucked away, leaving him drowning in bleak, bottomless despair.

With the appearan...

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Chapter 316: Shadows Beneath the Night

Harry studied the man on the screen carefully, committing his features to memory.

Since Dudley had said this, one might truly be dangerous; it was worth taking seriously. So far, Dudley had rarely been wrong.

After dinner, Dudley used magic to help his mum clear the table, then went back up to his room to continue his research.

He had already made a list of non-combat abilities from the Beyonder system that could feasibly be rec...

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Chapter 315: The Fugitive

Over the next few days, Dudley kept waiting for news from Draco. However, ever since that night, Draco had not contacted him again.

Dudley did not worry too much. Stealing something from Lucius Malfoy was hardly easy work, and he had not given Draco a deadline. As long as that card eventually ended up in his hands, it was fine.

In the meantime, his magic research made fresh progress.

He had successfully replicated, through w...