End term exams had arrived and Magnus was only nervous about his potions lessons. He needed full marks in that subject in order to truly ace the exams.
"Okay, Severus, you keep your mental shields down, While you are making your potion I will look into your mind and copy it so that at least I can make a decent potion on the first try." Magnus requested. He didn't ask Ragnar because he knew Ragnar would try something funny.
Severus nodded, "Fine,"
Severus only agreed because Magnus didn't lack in theoretical knowledge. It's just that he sucked at brewing to the point where it was like a genetic fault.
They headed to the lab and occupied their stations and started brewing the potion. Nervously, Magnus tried to create the Potion, surprisingly, he found it very easy as he had practised it lots of times by now. But, he still looked into Severus' head just to be sure, after all, he wanted to ace the exams.
After the Potions exam was Charms exam, it was super easy for Magnus, but Ragnar sucked big time at it, so Magnus this time continuously gave him instructions in mind and helped him get good grades. In the end, Ragnar was also able to do all the charms, though not as strongly.
The 1st year exams didn't take that much time and after that, the students were free to do whatever they wanted to do until the end of term when the students can leave for home.
Severus went to sleep in his room, for some reason he had stayed up all night just to revise everything, it was a dumb thing to do as he was already completing the 3rd year syllabus.
So Magnus and Ragnar just left him and headed to the room of requirement to study or pass some time.
"You open the door, Ragnar, I will return in a minute, need to find Chad. Don't know where he ran off to." Magnus said and left.
Ragnar alone stood in front of the wall where the gate was supposed to appear. He was thinking about what he should make in the room. After a few seconds, he finally made a decision and walked three times in front of the wall and entered.
As soon as he entered he found his normal potions lab, then there was a library too. But, there was an addition to the room.
Ragnar went to a part of the room that seemed darker. There, he found a tall structure, covered under a big piece of cloth.
He quickly dragged the cloth down to look at what the thing was. It turned out to be a huge mirror. He looked into it in puzzle, having no idea what it even does.
He looked at the frame of the mirror, it looked old and had something written on it. "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi? Hmm... What does this mean?"
Ragnar wondered, and being well versed in runes now and having a good analytical mind, he quickly reached a conclusion. That the words were backwards, with the spaces rearranged.
"'I show not your face but your heart's desire?' What does my heart desire?" Ragnar asked, though already knowing what it was.
He took a few steps back and stood in front of the mirror. Then suddenly, instead of just being him, he saw a few more people in the mirror, standing just behind him.
He rubbed his eyes clean, but they again got filled with salty water called tears.
"M-mummy... Dad..." He breathed out and tried to touch the two figures. But, he only felt the cold hard mirror surface.
Ragnar silently looked at the smiling faces of his mother and father. "You were supposed to see me grow up and become a great wizard, just like what grandma used to say. That I will make our family proud. Who am I to make proud now?"
Ragnar took long breaths to control his tear ducts from leaking, he brushed his hair with his fingers, with a sigh of frustration. His eyes were red and his nose was about to start running.
Once again, looking at his parent's face, he scoffed, "What a useless mirror, If I just wanted to see their smiles I would have looked inside my mind. Mummy... I hope I will be able to talk to you again someday. Magic must have a way to do it, if as Magnus says, Heaven is real, then you must be there. Just wait for a little."
*PAT*
Magnus suddenly arrived behind him and put Chad on Ragnar's shoulder to cheer him up. Chad made circles around Ragnar's neck and meowed enthusiastically.
Magnus stood beside Ragnar and looked at Mr and Mrs Oroborus.
"Your parents were pretty. Now only if you had their charm." He joked.
Ragnar smiled, "Yeah, indeed. Do you know what this thing is?"
Magnus nodded, "Yes, Mirror of Erised, it's not that old, made in somewhere around 1800. Reason is unknown. The happiest and most satisfied person in the world would look in the mirror and see a reflection of them, exactly as they were, for they would then have no one and nothing more to yearn or desire for that the mirror could ever show them. But, it is intrinsically inherent for human nature to desire something greater than themselves.
"This mirror has made many people go crazy, at least that's what the book said. Perhaps, that's why it's rotting here."
"Why don't you stand here?" Ragnar suggested.
Magnus obliged, "Sure, let's see what my heart desires."
As soon as Magnus stood there, he saw his smiling parents in the mirror. Then, his grandparents and Bobby appeared, then Duck, Grandma Martha, Ted, Severus, Policeman Tom, Emma, Thomas Shelby. The crowd kept on increasing. Soon, even Ragnar appeared.
"Wait... why am I there? What's your desire exactly?" Ragnar asked in confusion.
Magnus replied while looking at the increasing number of people in the mirror, "My dream is something that this small mirror can not completely show, but, I also know it is impossible to achieve."
"What is it?" Ragnar asked again.
"What is the most common thing in this mirror right now?" Magnus questioned.
Ragnar looked at the various faces, "Umm... all of them are smiling, Ugh... Sev looks so weird with that big smile."
Magnus chuckled, "Hehe, well, that's my desire. World happiness, smile on everyone's faces, happiness everywhere. I have everything right now, Inheritence, money, power. But, I want to live in a world where I don't have to see someone dying of starvation, someone trying to divide us, someone trying to murder another.
"But, this is as good as me wanting to go back in time and meet Jesus or something. You can fantasise about it but it will always be a fantasy of your mind."
"Damn... Who knew our little dragon had such high-level dreams. Most would want gold, love or power, and here you are..." Ragnar muttered jokingly.
"Because I already have everything. There is no point in wanting more, even though I am automatically making money through my investment. But, I will never prioritise money over human life." Magnus pledged.
"A good moral to live by, my friend. *Yawn* Okay, I'm going to practice some N.E.W.T level potions today. Keep Chad away or I cannot guarantee his safety." Ragnar said and lazily walked to his lab.
Magnus held Chad by the nape and took him to the library. Where Magnus went to sleep. He couldn't just keep on studying forever.
He thought about his plans for summer break. ~Hmm... if I want to even partially fulfil my dream, I will need to take the throne as soon as I turn 18. But, I also need the people to support me for that. They love the queen, it cannot be denied, I need to win their awe, respect and love too.
"I'm 12, it's 1972, so 1978 is when I will become the king. I need to start from right now. But, how do I show myself as the legitimate king? I need to be related to the queen, maybe as her grandson, but for that, dad will need to be her son.
"But, I want to keep my name, so I may need to change mum's family background too. Maybe make her related to Arthur, so that the world will see me as a king related to the great King Arthur Pendragon.
"*Sigh* It seems I will need to meet the queen soon. Dad is going to become a prince this year and mum a princess, I guess.~ he decided and fell asleep.
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The N.E.W.Ts ended after a few more days. The exam results of all years except the 5th and 7th years always come before the start of summer break.
Magnus got his report card and couldn't be happier, finding O beside every subject. O was the highest grade, meaning Outstanding.
"Haha, I aced the exam." He laughed in triumph.
"Actually, I and Sev also aced." Ragnar suddenly spoke.
Magnus looked back in shock and sorrow. He just realised that victory tastes bitter when there are other victors too besides you. And it tastes even worse when the victors are your friends.
"But I still scored more points than you." Magnus tried to make himself feel good.
It was going to be their last day of the semester and there was to be a year-end feast, after which everyone will leave to the train station.
As soon as the three reached the Slytherin table, Emma came running to Magnus with a proud smirk on her face, "Hehe... Guess who's the new captain of Slytherin Quidditch team?"
Magnus, in surprise, looked at her face, "YOU? How? Why would they make someone like you the captain... Besides, you're just going to be a 2nd year."
Emma turned angry, "What do you mean by 'why'? I'm talented in Quidditch."
"Heh, sure." Magnus chuckled and went back to eating. Angry, Emma left with a pout.
"So, what are you going to do this summer?" Magnus asked his friends.
"I will do an apprenticeship with a potioneer at Diagon Alley," Severus revealed.
"And I will go to Grandma Martha to learn about various potions from her. She's awesome when it comes to cooking, be it food or potion." Ragnar decided.
"Nice, I'm going to be busy too. Not to mention, I will also have to continue practising magic and get stronger. Ragnar, you should also train with your sword." Magnus suggested.
*Cough*
They were interrupted by Dumbledore walking to the podium. He put his wand on his neck and amplified his voice.
"GOOD EVENING, the school year has come to an end. It was a journey filled with ups and downs, so much happened. 7th years will be completing their education and taking a step towards the professional world. I wish you all luck and happiness, and the mind to make the right choices whenever you have to.
"Now, to what everyone was waiting for. This year's house cup. But, there is a slight change to it from this year. Along with the House Cup, a Student of the Year medal will also be awarded. It will be awarded to the students who contributed the most points to their houses.
"So, this year's Student of the year award goes to... Mr Pendragon. He alone contributed 300 points to Slytherin house."
*CLAPS*
The Slytherin table ushered in loud clapping and cheers. All except a few were making noise. Slughorn seemed as if he was having an orgasm.
Magnus was already expecting this much. He ran to Dumbledore to receive the medal. It was made of gold, with a green strap on it. There was also a Ministry seal on one side and a Hogwarts seal on the other.
Dumbledore put it around his neck, "Congratulations, Mr Pendragon. Please wait here for a bit more."
Dumbledore again spoke loudly, "And now, for the House Cup. With 300 points, Hufflepuff is in 4th place, Gryffindor is in 3rd with 387 points. Then finally, 100 points higher than the second-place Ravenclaw, with 567 points, Slytherin wins."
As soon as it was revealed, the various curtains in the Great Hall turned green with Slytherin insignia. It was a moment of pride for Slytherin house. This year, they won Quidditch, Student of the year and House Cup too.
Dumbledore took the house cup trophy and gave it to Magnus, "Since you have won the medal, it's better if you also take the trophy."
Magnus took the cup and held it above his head and turned towards the students. Now all the students were cheering as he was one of those likeable Slytherin. Magnus, on the other hand, was excited because Lucius and Avery would be leaving Hogwarts, and now he will have a mostly free reign over Slytherin house.
He cheerfully returned to his seat and feasted on the various dishes. Hogwarts may not have the tastiest food, but it certainly had the most variety.
After dinner, everyone headed to the train station. The luggage was already packed and ready.
"Hey, Mag. Will you play for the team next year too?" Emma asked him as she had also followed him to where he was going to sit.
"No, Emma, I've got more important things to do," Magnus replied with no interest.
"WHAT?! Come on, you are the best seeker I've ever seen... You've got to at least reach the international level and play for the British team." She pleaded.
Magnus denied, "I'm busy, and what do you mean by 'I've ever seen'? You're just 12."
"Argh... Why are you so stupid... Magnus, I'm telling you, if you become a quidditch player and win the World Cup, you will be a world-famous celebrity and all wizards will respect you. We love quidditch after all." Emma tried to convince him.
"And there is also so much money to be made." She added.
"MONEY?" Magnus' eyes shone.
"Yes yes... A LOOOOT of money." Emma quickly said. She was slowly understanding the wire structure of Magnus' mind.
"Hehe, then I guess I will help you every once in a while," Magnus said with a greedy smile.
*Cough*
"Man, you're so easy to manipulate. Sometimes I fear you might just join the enemy for money." Ragnar commented.
Magnus scoffed at the idea, "Huh, the only thing they can pay me that would have a sway over my mind would be the head of Voldemort under my feet."
*Whistle*
"That's brutal." Sirius came to his cabin suddenly. He probably had something to talk about, otherwise, he would be accompanied by his gang.
"Ah, talk about crazy. What brought you here, Sirius?" Magnus asked.
"I wanted to talk to you about something. Can I have a minute?" Sirius spoke seriously. It was a rare sight.
Magnus looked back at his friends, then he walked out to the train corridor with Sirius, "Sure, we've got a long journey ahead."
There, Sirius started, "It's about my little brother. He's... He's manipulated very easily... Especially by my parents. So, when he comes to Hogwarts in September, there are chances that he will stay away from you and avoid you.
"My parents are against everything you stand up for. But, I hope you will still look after him."
Magnus smiled and patted his shoulder, "Come on, Sirius, you are embarrassing me by saying this. I know Regulus is a sensitive kid, I will take care of him whether he likes it or not, he's like my little brother."
Sirius nodded in gratefulness, "Then I guess I will be indebted to you. My family already has enough crazy Blacks, I hope to at least have my brother join my side."
"It's his choice to make, we can just hope he makes the right one. Bring your brother to my new house sometime later, I got a big swimming pool and other fun things. Hehe... We will relax and eat like kings." Magnus invited him.
"Hehe, I think I will take that offers. All right, see you later then." Sirius went back to his cabin.
Magnus also entered back, but saw Chad and Emma were fighting each other.
"What happened?" He asked.
"They are fighting for the last pancake left in your snack box," Severus told him.
Magnus scoffed and went to his lunchbox, he picked up the last pancake and ate it in one go, "Huh, you both didn't deserve it."
"MEOWWWW..." Chad protested.
"You'll get fat, Chad. Pancakes aren't for you." Magnus said.
"Meow mow maow..."
"What did you say? I'm fat? Haha, my BMI is in the perfect limit, it's you who is fat." Magnus started arguing with his cat. Only Magnus could understand what Chad was saying so for others it was a very funny sight.
This way, nobody realised when their journey came to an end. They deboarded at King's Cross. Grace and Adam were already there waiting for him and Ragnar.
"MUM... DAD..." They exchanged some hugs and went on their way. Severus though was greeted by his mother, who then took him to their home via apparition.
Magnus, Ragnar, Grace and Adam rode the car. Adam was driving now as he was back to his peak physical state, it was like he was never in an explosion. Muggle doctors could only call it a miracle.
"How was your semester, sweeties?" Grace asked them nicely.
"Fun, I aced the exam," Ragnar revealed.
"And I also aced the exam and won the student of the year award. Also, mum, dad, I've decided to meet the queen this summer." Magnus revealed all of a sudden.
"And what will you say to her? Abdicate the throne?" Adam asked sarcastically.
Magnus immediately answered, "No, I will tell her to adopt you and make you a prince, while mum will become a princess with blood relation going back to King Arthur."
*COUGH COUGH COUGH*
Adam and Grace coughed as they simultaneously choked on their saliva. "WHAT?!"
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