Hogwarts: What wicked thoughts could a little wizard possibly have?

Chapter 56 "Raising" Harry

A guardian spirit is essentially the strongest evidence that a wizard possesses a normal mind and a normal sense of good and evil.

A person corrupted by dark magic, or a dark wizard who has used dark magic for a long time and has only extremely malicious thoughts in his heart, can never summon a guardian spirit.

Because they no longer have a pure land in their hearts.

This is why Vaughn chose to use the Guardian Charm first.

Not only because it's difficult to master, but also because it's a great symbol.

At least Old Deng will feel more at ease after seeing this.

When Vaughn left the principal's office, he had a large book in his hand, "A Journey Through the Past and Present of Memory Magic".

The title is quite literary; the author of this book must be a Ravenclaw.

Upon returning to Slytherin, Vaughn couldn't wait to start reading.

The book provides a detailed account of the branch of memory magic, from its history and development to modern known spells related to memory.

Besides the Oblivion Charm and Occlumency that Vaughn already knows, and Legilimency that he wants to learn.

There are also spells such as the False Memory Spell, the Sweet Dream Spell, and the Nightmare Spell.

It also explores many magical concepts that involve other disciplines and require memory.

In terms of alchemy alone, there are items such as the Pensieve, Memory Ball, portrait making, and automatic quill pen. Although there are no specific manufacturing methods, the parts that require memory to participate are all recorded in detail.

"Even advanced transformation magic requires memories? The process of turning an inanimate object into a living one, giving it life, is actually injecting it with memories, using false memories to simulate a real soul..."

As he read the passage about memory magic's application in advanced transfiguration, Vaughn thoughtfully turned back to the title page.

The author wrote there in cursive script:

Memory is the outer garment of the soul.

When he first saw it, he thought this preface was just Ravenclaw's usual pretentious sentimentality.

soul……

Vaughn became even more interested in the book, and the next day after class, when he went to Professor Snape's place to study potion ingredients, he took it with him.

Snape was stunned when he saw the book: "Where did you get this book? You already have it, why did you ask me for it last time?"

"Oh? The memory magic book you promised to give me during summer vacation, is this it? It was given to me by Dumbledore."

Snape's face looked very ugly. He was probably cursing Dumbledore in his heart for saying one thing to his face and another behind his back.

Vaughn had previously suspected that Snape's promise to give it to him during the summer vacation was likely a ploy to persuade Dumbledore.

He didn't care how upset Snape was, and said with a smile, "Professor, shouldn't we switch our terms?"

Snape's face twitched slightly: "Quidditch season is just around the corner, wait until you beat Potter!"

Vaughn looked at him suspiciously.

"Professor, you're not trying to renege on your promise, are you?"

"..."

After being stared at by Vaughn for 10 seconds with a stern face, Snape couldn't stand it any longer and angrily flung his robes away.

Change the conditions?

If we keep changing teachers, all we'll be able to teach Vaughn is dark magic!

He wouldn't dare agree to something so casually.

Vaughn didn't care. He studied the materials alone in the basement and read a book when he was tired. Unfortunately, memory magic required an object to cast the spell on.

However, his practice partner soon appeared on his own.

And the other party was very grateful!

That night, Vaughn met Harry in the Room of Requirement; Harry had received his letter and secretly come over.

Upon seeing him, Harry repeatedly said, "Vaughn, thank you so much for helping me so late at night. If it weren't for you, I..."

After just one day of not seeing each other, the Savior's dark circles have deepened again, almost as dark as during Wood's devilish training last month.

He seemed quite frightened.

"It's okay, Harry. We're friends, and friends should help each other."

Vaughn exchanged a casual greeting, then looked at Harry expectantly: "Shall we begin?"

So fast?

Harry, looking bewildered, followed Vaughn's instructions and sat down opposite him.

Today's Room of Requirement was deliberately made more comfortable by Vaughn.

It was a rather luxurious lounge with genuine leather sofas and wool carpets, making it soft and comfortable to walk in.

After all, memory magic doesn't damage the environment, and a comfortable state helps the Savior relax, making it easier for Vorn to cast spells.

Of course, Vaughn would never admit that his main purpose was to practice Legilimency...

Vaughn sat upright in front of Harry, holding a book in one hand and flipping through it as he spoke, "Harry, before we officially begin, I must explain that learning Occlumency is a very difficult process. To speed up your progress and help you break free from the influence of dark magic as quickly as possible, I need to use Legilimency on you throughout the entire process... Do you know what Legilimency is?"

Harry replied blankly, "I only heard about this magic for the first time this morning when you mentioned it."

"very good……"

Harry: "?"

"Ahem, I mean, you answered very well." Vaughn nodded without changing his expression. "Simply put, it means I invade your mind and memories, manipulate them, play with them, and you need to carefully experience that feeling. Don't be afraid or run away; you have to actively cooperate, understand?"

Is this still simple?

Harry started trembling when he heard words like "manipulate" and "play with".

If we go into more detail, are there even more variations?

He suddenly wanted to tell Vaughn, "Is it okay if I don't learn it?"

That's obviously not going to work.

Although he hadn't felt any discomfort throughout the day, the mere mention of "dark magic" was enough to overcome Harry's fear, so he finally straightened his back and said, "Alright, let's go, Vaughn!"

What an excellent target!

Vaughn gave a silent thumbs-up, then immediately raised his wand and chanted the spell.

The first attempt, unsurprisingly, failed. Neither Vaughn nor Harry felt disappointed. After failing twice more, Harry even breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it wasn't a good idea to think this way, he felt that he might not be manipulated today.

Unfortunately, just as he was thinking this, Vaughn succeeded.

"Capture the spirit, grasp the mind!"

The experience of previous failures was enough for Vaughn to figure out some patterns of the Legilimency spell: sufficient magic power, accurate casting, and most importantly, strong emotions—the emotions of wanting to invade the other person and uncover their secrets.

The moment the spell succeeded, Vaughn sensed it...

A part of my consciousness became entangled with magic and fell into a viscous and illusory space.

Countless wisps of mist swirled before the "eyes," vaguely and hazily projecting images, all from Harry's perspective.

There was Vaughn sitting in front of him, raising his wand; there was him walking down the corridor; there was the Gryffindor common room; there was Ron and Hermione walking beside him…

All of Harry's memories were laid bare before Vaughn's eyes!

It even includes Harry's dream, a hazy, pink-tinged dream in which he gently takes a girl's hand!

"don't want!"

The moment he saw the dream, a shout that seemed to come from a distant direction suddenly rang out, and Vaughn's consciousness was immediately kicked out.

He looked up and saw that Harry's face was as red as a monkey's bottom.