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Warning: none. I'm shocked there's none😅😂
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The door slammed open, making the person inside the office flinched.
' ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE!!'
' A-ah... M/n... To what pleasure do I owe for you to visit me today?'
' What is the meaning of this?!!' he said as he holds up an invitation to study at Hogwarts, all crumpled because of the anger he felt when the letter reach him.
' Aah... About that... How about you take a seat first?'
The (h/c) haired male took a deep breath and sit down on one of the chairs in the office, sighing. Despite the smile on Dumbledore's face, deep down, he felt nervous. He is facing one of the most powerful wizard after all, along with him being only half human. The other half is a mystery and no one knows except the man himself. He's not really known by others since he excluded himself from the society a long time ago. Only a few knows of his existence.
' Would you like a cup of tea?' he offered to his guest.
' Get straight to the point, Albus.' the man warned, crossing his hands and stare daggers at the knock off Gandalf.
' Right. Um... As you know, there is a rumor of 'The Boy Who Lives' since a few years back.' Dumbledore prodded.
' I am aware of that.'
' Well, he is going to start going to Hogwarts in a few weeks.'
' And? I still don't see how that is related to enrolling me back into this school.' the man is slowly losing his temper, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
' I was hoping that you can spare a few years to help me protect the other students from harm that might come to our way. But since I know you hated teaching, I enrolled you as a student instead. They're all still kids despite having the talent to be wizards or witches.' Dumbledore explained.
' So, I'm like the silent protector, huh? Who'll know about this?'
' Only me for now.'
' What's in it for me?'
' What?'
' My payment of some sort?'
' Oh...'
' I'm guessing you're doing this on a whim. Then, I'll at least add on some condition. Bring Serverus and Minerva here first.'
' B-But! Mi-'
' Minerva's going to scold you? I don't care. She needs to know what her lovely principal is doing.' he shot back with a sweet, calculating smile.
Dumbledore could only cry on the inside as he went to get his two best friends. Feeling bored, M/n started to play with his illusion magic, creating fake animals and magical beasts around the room. All of it run around and play with their kins. After a few minutes, The Legendary Trio came into his line of sight.
They all could only put on a shocked expression as they look at all the scenery within Dumbledore's office. M/n effortlessly remove all of the illusions he caused, turning his focus to the other party.
' It's been a long time, hasn't it?' he said to the new people in the room.
' M/n! How have you been? You look like you haven't aged a day!' Minerva replied, happy to meet an old friend of her. She gives M/n a welcoming hug and he hugged back.
' It's nice to see you again, M/n.' Serverus greeted, giving him a little smile. He'll look cuter if he smiled more but M/n just kept that thought to himself.
' It's nice to see you two again. Though I can't say the same to Albus.' the said male replied, glancing at the stiff person behind them. Both of them look curiously at the honourable principal as he sweats at the thought of explaining the situation to the two of the most scary instructors in Hogwarts.
' Why? What did he do?' she asked, turning around to face the said person. Serverus did the same.
' Oh, I wonder~. Why don't you tell them what you DID, hmm~?' Dumbledore flinched as he could feel the murderous gaze of M/n despite the sugary smile he put on.
M/n then proceeded to sit on the chair Albus sat on earlier, crossing his legs like a boss. Minerva had her hands on her hips while Serverus crosses his arms as they all look intently at the stuttering principal in front of them. It's funny really, they look like a kid getting scolded by teacher and parents.
' Since you don't seem to be able to speak, I'll just show them the paper.' he said as he hand the crumpled paper to them. Minerva took it and read it as Serverus lean to read it together.
' What is the meaning of this, Albus?!!' she exclaimed putting the letter aside.
' Have you gone nuts?' Serverus chimed in.
' Explain yourself!' M/n flinched a little when Minerva slammed the table. No wonder Albus was so afraid of her, even M/n made a mental note not to mess with her.
' W-Well, Harry Potter is coming and we don't know what will happen. And I don't want to put the other students in grave danger, s-so I was hoping to have M/n as a secret guardian for the kids. I want them to be safe at all times.' he rambled from the fear he was feeling. The room went silent for a little bit before M/n finally spoke.
' Personally, I think your reasoning can be justified.' Dumbledore's eyes light up.
' However!' his head droop down again.
' I can't help but think you forgot that consent is a pivotal detail in this plan, Albus. Not everyone likes to follow sudden orders or just instructions in general. You need to remember that not all people can agree with your actions, that's why we need to discuss with the parties involved, you senile old man.' M/n nagged.
' I'm not an old man!' he retorted.
' And you didn't disagree with the 'senile' part.' M/n smirked, knowing that Albus made a slip. The other two just chuckled at the flustered man.
' Back to the point, you should have at least, discuss this with your two best friends over here. They could have helped you finding the flaws in your plan and suggest ways to improve. Do you understand?'
' Yes...'
' Good. Now, we'll discuss about this together. I'm well aware that you can't really change the student list names, so I guess we'll have to make do with what we have in our plate. Sit down Albus.' M/n continued.
They all discussed on what to do, predicting every single possible outcome in the future and perfected the plan in every single way possible. Once they all feel satisfied with it, they started to chat, catching up with all the years they didn't see each other. Sometimes they laughed and sometimes they told stories of their own little adventure. Then comes the time when M/n had to take his leave.
' Oh, and spare me from the robes, will you? You know how my skin gets with them.' M/n requested as he got up.
' I'll inform the other professors. Thanks for doing this, M/n.' Minerva replied.
' By the way, how are you going to convince the others that you are a first year?' Serverus asked, curiosity filling his eyes.
' Oh, I can alter my appearance.' M/n answered as his body is suddenly covered in a thick bluish mist. When the mist dissipate, M/n looked smaller than he was. But he still have the same (e/c) orbs and (h/c)-ette hair.
' Like this!' he said cheerily before changing back.
' I knew I chose the right person to play this part!' Albus exclaimed gleefully. M/n just chuckles as he make his way to the door.
' I'll see you guys in a few weeks!'
' Bye, M/n.' Serverus replied, smiling at their leaving friend.
Just as he reach the doorframe, he turn around.
' Oh, and Minerva. I'd really appreciate it if you can hang him on the flagpole for a week. Thanks in advance!' Just as he said that, M/n fled the scene, laughing maniacally through the hallway.
Minerva is grinning wildly, knowing she would not let him down on what she's about to do. Albus pales, feeling the need to find a place to hide, while Serverus is trying his hardest to hold his laughter in and ended up failing.
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M/n had altered his body so that he would look around the same age as the first-years before he arrives at the Diagon Alley. Well, he still needs the school supplies so he wouldn't look weird, going to class without a book and everything that could happen. And, of course, all of this is paid by the beloved principal of Hogwarts. He did put M/n in this mess after all.
' And the last thing on the list... A wand.' he muttered to himself. He needs a new wand, considering it would be useful since the ones he had snapped when he was adventuring in a mystical forest near his house a few years back. He head to the Ollivanders and opens the door. No customers inside.
' Hello.'
Suddenly, a ladder with a man comes into the view. He look at M/n curiously and got down from the ladder.
' Mr. L/n? I remembered you being bigger than this the last time you come here?' the owner of the shop started as he reach the floor.
' Well, some stuff happens and I was needed at the Hogwarts as a fake student. All because of Dumbledore's selfish action.' he replied.
' I see. I'm guessing you need a new wand since you manage to snap your old ones.' Garrick pranced around the shop to find a suitable wand.
' Yeah. Sorry about that.'
' Well, you did have quite the magic in you.' he said as he pulled out a long small box. ' Maybe a wand made of Ebony wood with a phoenix feather core and 15 inches long can be your new partner?'
He hands the wand to M/n, waiting to see if there's any sign. Nothing happens at first, but when he finally wave it a little, he was shone by a mysterious light, indicating the wand chooses him.
' I was thinking of this wand when you came here last time. I guess it finally become yours.' Garrick chuckled.
' It's a beautiful wand. Thanks, Garrick.'
' I almost thought that it was your kid that comes in at first. That's why I called you by your last name earlier.'
' I figured that much. How are you these days?'
' Everything is going as usual. Kids coming in to buy their first wands. And having tea every now and then.'
' And you didn't invite me? I'm hurt...'
They laughed.
' Well, I have to go. I'll come for a visit later. Send Mrs. Ollivanders my regards.'
' I will. Goodbye M/n. Have fun in Hogwarts for the second time!'
' Oh Merlin. Why do I have to face this torture again...' M/n pouted as he makes his way to the door. Just as he was about to reach the door, it swung open.
' Hello? Oh, sorry!' a boy said as he noticed the presence of M/n behind the door.
' It's fine. Go ahead.' M/n gestured for him to go in first. The boy did and thank him.
Just as the door about to shut, he heard Garrick said the boy's name.
' Ah, I wondered when I'd be seeing you, Mr. Potter.'
He looks back at shop from the window.
' So, that's the boy of the rumors? Well, I'll have to be around him then. Voldy will probably send his rookies to harm him.' he thought as he leaves the store.
' I think that's all. Let's go.' he said to himself.
Hogwarts, here I come!
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