[A/N: Reason why the book is still in the library? Because nobody yet knows that Voldemort created Horcruxes.]
Magnus cleaned the dust from the cover of the book and blew on it. It was certainly pretty old. He opened it and looked at the list of content. It was at the start.
"Woah... this is as dark as magic gets. 'How to eat babies and get young again, 'Changing one's gender', 'Creating a stronger body for yourself', 'How to live forever', 'How to steal someone's soul'..." He muttered the names of various topics.
The most revolutionary however was how to live forever. Magnus knew that the search for immortality was a subject researched intensively not only in the wizarding world but also in the muggle world. So, if the method devised in this book was real, then it was certainly a huge discovery.
So, he turned the pages and started to read. "The dream to live forever was something everyone wished for. However, it was rarely achieved by many, the only proposed method for the most part of history was the creation of a Philosopher's stone. However, we do not even know if the stone is real or not."
Magnus now at least knew that this book was older than Nicolas Flamel, since the writer does not know about the stone.
He continued, "The closest anyone came to immortality was one person, named Herpo the Foul. He was an Ancient Greek Dark Wizard, infamous for being a pioneer in the field of the Dark Arts, becoming the first known wizard to create the Basilisk.
"But, although he used his magic to do evil things, he was still a very knowledgable man, and most smart ones at least once in their lifetime dream of being immortal... live forever and become a god figure.
"So, the man used his knowledge of souls to create the method to live forever, a method so vile and evil that most would not even dream of using it. It is called Horcrux.
"Herpo is said to be dead now, but who really knows? Maybe he is still alive somewhere, stuck in an object. Object? You must be wondering the meaning behind this. To explain, first I need to tell you how to create a Horcrux."
Magnus excitedly turned the page, "OH! Here comes the juicy part."
"The first step in creating a Horcrux is that a wizard first has to deliberately commit murder. However, it can not be just simple death, as killing out of self-defence or to protect another would not suffice; one had to deliberately and consciously murder a person without regret or remorse. The logic behind it must be the intent, the hatred and the evil desire. Just like in order to cast a Killing curse you need killing intent, to create this vile object called Horcrux, you need evil intent.
"This murderous act is considered to be the most supreme act of evil, which would result in the murderer metaphysically damaging their own soul. The wizard who wished to create a Horcrux would then use that damage to their advantage by casting a spell that would sever the damaged portion of the soul"
At this point, Magnus took a cold breath, ~This book, why the hell is this in the library?~
He read further and got more disgusted by it, "The reason for killing is not just to damage your own soul, but also to use the soul of that murdered person as the provider of life force. Since your soul will be damaged, you will need some kind of support to make sure it can retain itself for centuries to come.
"With the rune pattern shown below, one can do the ritual to complete this step. After this is done, the last stage starts.
"The last step is to encase the new soul fragment in an object, it can be any object, animate or inanimate, but an inanimate object is preferred as it has less possibility of getting destroyed. This was, even if the maker was later killed, they would continue to exist in a non-corporeal form. However, there were methods of regaining a physical body with a certain ritual.
"Now, the next part is about how to destroy a Horcrux. Destroying a Horcrux required the object containing the soul fragment to be damaged to a point beyond any and all physical or magical repair. When a Horcrux is damaged to that point, it may appear to bleed a dark blood-like substance and a scream may be heard as the soul fragment perished. The exact way to destroy a Horcrux is unknown as none have found one to try destroying it.
"The next part is about the powers it gives. The power of a Horcrux is to anchor the creator to the mortal realm for the sake of achieving immortality. As long as Horcrux exists, the creator's soul will be bound to the world of the living. Hence, if the body is destroyed, the soul will remain as a lingering spirit instead of passing through to the other side. Though being in such a state of existence is what very few would prefer over death.
"The soul can also possess others to regain physical form, which shortens the host's lifespan drastically. It is also possible (through a second party) to use certain potions to create a rudimentary body or even the true body of the Horcrux creator's soul to possess. Because of this purpose, a Horcrux is usually kept hidden and dormant, and its other powers are rarely explored or utilised.
"The fragment of a person's soul within a Horcrux was capable of thinking for itself and has certain magical abilities, including the ability to influence those in their vicinity and affect them mentally.
"The next part is about the side effects of a Horcrux and why you should never make it. To create a Horcrux is to divide one's soul — the "essence of self" — and it should be a warning to the wizard in itself. One of these such side-effects is the "dehumanising" effect the mutilation of one's soul is said to have. The master of the soul will become less human, both emotionally and physically. A third side effect of Horcrux creation is that the master soul itself becomes unstable.
"There is another theorised possible side effect and it's the greatest one. This is the ability to never die properly. It is said that when every person dies, their soul passes through a plane called Limbo. It exists between the living world and the world of souls, commonly called the other side. But, because a wizard who makes Horcrux has divided their soul, they might never be able to cross the limbo, since there can not be two souls of the same person in the afterlife, which most expert wizards in soul studies agree to.
"So, the wizard might become trapped in limbo forever. And this should be a big enough warning to scare anyone from making a Horcrux because to live forever, you are giving up the ability to die. *BAM*"
Magnus slammed shut the book. His eyes were dark, "This... it really contains a real method to live forever... From step one to the last step. How can this writer write all this and still warn people? It's as if... this was written to lure more people to try it."
"I NEED TO TALK TO THE OLD MAN!" He took the book and walked out.
At the desk, Madam Pince was silently sitting there and looking at the clock. She was nervous, wondering if Magnus would come out before 8 PM, and since only 5 minutes were left, she was getting anxious. She didn't want to go and talk to him again.
But when she saw him coming out, she felt relieved, however his frowned face made her shudder.
*THUD* He placed the book on the desk and politely talked to her. This was Magnus' anger, he wasn't someone who would get angry with someone for the rest of his life for something as trivial as what she did.
"Madam Pince, this book is too dangerous to be left in the school's library, even if it's in the restricted section, the content in it doesn't just endanger the reader but also the society. I am taking it to professor Dumbledore." He informed her.
She calmed down seeing him being kind to her, "Yes, may I know what's so dangerous about it?"
Magnus again turned serious, "If I told you... I'd have to kill you, that kind of dangerous."
"*Cough* Then... please take it to the Headmaster, I will write off its name from the list." She looked at the cover of the book and noted it down. Once Magnus was gone, she fell back to her seat, releasing a sigh.
"This job was supposed to be stress-free. *Sigh* Well, better get back to cleaning my beloved books... that brat must have touched many of them." She was back to her original self again, though not as outspoken now.
...
Magnus kept the book hidden inside his robes while walking towards the Headmaster's office. He had been in the library for more than an hour now, it was also nearing dinner time so Dumbledore was in his office.
*Knock Knock*
"Professor, I need to talk to you urgently, it's really important." He said and entered carelessly.
However, his feet stopped when he saw an old woman inside there, sitting on the visitor's seat. Dumbledore stood behind her and had his hand on her shoulder.
"Ah... I will come back later, professor." He closed the door again. Of course, he knew the old man was not into women, but he was just messing with him.
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Inside the office, Dumbledore and the woman got embarrassed. To ease it, Dumbledore waved his hand and the door opened again. On the other side, Magnus simply stood, with his toothy, mocking smile plastered on the face.
Dumbledore knew this kid was just messing with him. "Come in, Mr Pendragon, meet Lady Emmeline Vance. She is a very talented witch."
The old woman stood up and bowed her head, "It's an honour to meet you, your majesty."
"Likewise, Miss Vance." He greeted back.
"So, what did you want to talk about?" Dumbledore asked.
Magnus silently shook his head, while staring at him. Emmeline Vance took the cue and proceeded to leave, "I will head out now, Albus. The dinner is also about to be served. Your Majesty, see you later."
She left through the door. Seeing only that they were there now, he took out the book from his robes and placed it on the table, "Professor, what is this book doing in the restricted section?"
Dumbledore became serious as soon as he saw the name of the book. "This book... did you read it?"
"Of course I did. It has the whole process of how to make Horcrux. I can't believe you let this exist in the library. I personally know a few Ravenclaw seniors breaking into the restricted section and reading books. There is nothing restrictive about the restricted section." Magnus narrated his experience.
Dumbledore nodded and dourly warned him, "Do not ever try to make a Horcrux, Magnus. NEVER!"
Magnus scoffed, "I am not a fool, professor. I am better than that, besides, I don't want to be immortal. Just by being a wizard, I can live a few hundred years, I think that will be enough time to do everything and experience everything. Anyway, I want to take this book and store it in Merlin's vault. That's the safest place for it to exist."
"Why not keep it in my office?" Dumbledore had other thoughts.
Magnus strongly opposed this, "No, you won't be a professor forever here. What if someone like him becomes the Headmaster someday?"
He pointed to a portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black. The painting though seems to be offended by this. "THIS IS SLANDER! I would never let anyone read that book. I was loved by my students, just so you know."
Magnus tiredly rolled his eyes, "Yeah yeah... Arthur told me about your great exploits, creating a hunting squad to find and catch couple students for even holding each other's hand. Making muggle-born students sit at the back of the class, with the pureblood at the front and half-blood behind them. You were as scummy as they come. Huh, loved by students my as... buttocks." he changed the last word under scrutinising gaze of the old Dumbledore.
Dumbledore sighed, "As sad as it may seem, you are right, Magnus. Phineas Nigellus Black was one of the darkest marks in the history of Hogwarts."
"I CAN HEAR YOU, YOU KNOW!" Phineas Nigellus Black shouted from the side.
"So what? You're dead." Magnus blurted, shutting him up and making the portraits near him laugh.
"What do you say, professor? Should I put it in Merlin's vault?" He asked.
Dumbeldore silently stared at Magnus' face. He was not using Legilimency, he had no doubt that he would fail and end up destroying the relation he has. He was just trying to read his face like most normal people.
He understood that Magnus was young, and young people do stupid things often. He just didn't want Magnus to do something that he'd regret forever.
"Fine, but not today. It's time for dinner. Leave the book here until then." he put it on the bookshelf and led Magnus out.
Magnus left him and went alone, as he couldn't be seen as too close to Dumbledore, otherwise everyone will start suspecting he was receiving favours even when he has worked hard for the awards.
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"SHUT UP! This is your last warning. If you try to act smart you know what will happen."
Magnus was on his way when he heard the loud angry whispers. He peeked from the corner of the turn in the corridor. He was shocked to see Severus being held from the collar by Evan Rosier, a 6th-year member of the Gang of Slytherins. There were three more standing behind him.
Seeing his friend in trouble, he jumped into action. "Oye... you damn pigs, always coming in groups and thinking you're stronger. Come here, fight me if you have guts."
Evan Rosier sneered looking at him. He released Severus, "Soon, mud-blood, soon."
They started to leave hastily after that. No matter what, Magnus was still scary, as he was the undisputed champion of the Duelling Club. "Yes, run away, you inbred morons."
Magnus ran to Severus, "What the hell, Sev. Since when have they been bullying you? What did they want?"
Severus actually felt anger. He was tired now, the mental pressure was too much for him. He didn't want to reveal Magnus' secrets to the Dark Lord, but at the same time didn't want to endanger his mother's life. He was frustrated, angry, at himself and at Magnus for not looking into his head quickly.
"Nothing, they just wanted some potions made. I rejected them and they got a bit hyper. Let's go, it's dinner." Severus moved first.
Magnus silently followed with a conflicted mind, ~Severus, if you don't tell me what's going on, I will be forced to use Legilimency.~
Magnus sat down in his seat, beside him were Emma and Ragnar. Dinner wasn't on the table yet as teachers hadn't come. So he took the muggle newspaper and started reading.
Today was 13th September. On the first page was the news from half across the world, a South American country called Chile. Turns out, A military coup d'état took place in the small country against the democratically elected Popular Unity party's government, President Salvador Allende killed himself after giving his final speech live on-air, as the air raids were going on.
What was Allende's fault? He was a socialist, a popular one at that. And as expected, what did the United States do? The economic war was ordered by U.S. President Richard Nixon. And now, as the Military rules the country, led by a committee of military leaders commonly called a junta, was promptly recognised as the main government of the country by the Nixon administration. Funny how champions of freedom were happy with a military dictatorship.
~Way to go, world's keeper of peace, another country destroyed. I wonder if they also meddle in British elections?~ he turned the page and read other news.
The next news was about his own family. It stated that a detailed investigation took place and it was found out that IRA specifically chose this day to bomb the train station because every year Magnus leaves for school on this date. But it was confessed that it was not their intention to kill the royal family, only scare them.
~Hmm, how do I end this mess? Do the Irish people condone this violence? The people of Ireland are Catholic Christians and the ones in Northern Ireland are Protestant Christians, the same as most people in the United Kingdom. Do the people of Ireland want the north to join them? Because that would only cause more violent conflict among themselves. Hmmm... religion.... what a mess.~ he got frustrated and closed the paper and turned to his left.
"So, Emma Vanity, how are your days going? What's the news from the girls' dorm? Now that Narcissa isn't here, does anybody try to bully you?" He asked.
Emma was on cloud nine, seeing Magnus was worried for her. "Well, not since you threw that party. Now, everybody wants to be my friend and get close to you. Oh, I have some juicy news for you, one of the 7th year girls is mad in love with you. She has bought a lot of posters with your face and posted them in her room. Nobody sleeps with her room anymore."
"Where did she even get my photo from?" Magnus asked her, frustrated by just thinking about the girl.
Ragnar scoffed from his side. He took out the Magical Daily paper, "Look at this, THE WHOLE DAMN FIRST PAGE! She can have as many posters of you as she wants man. Your photos are nearly in a paper every day."
Magnus looked at the title of the news article, written by Rita. "HIS MAJESTY! LOVED BY THE ANGELS! His majesty makes history, the youngest person to cast a corporeal Patronus!"
Magnus though was dissatisfied, "Argh..."
"Yes, you should indeed be frustrate..."
Ragnar was cut short by Magnus' grunting, "Umm... She could've used a more handsome picture of mine. My jaw looks weird in this."
Ragnar's mouth remained open in shock. "THIS IS WHAT WORRIES YOU?!"
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The deepest part of Forbidden Forest.
"Great Dark Lord, please have a seat. How may we help you?" a man, in a very dirty dress, bowed in front of Voldemort's tall form.
Voldemort took a seat and disgustedly looked at him, "As you requested, I have decided to give you a chance to prove your loyalty to me."
"MY LORD! ANYTHING YOU SAY! JUST ORDER!" the man kneeled.
"I am going to need you to command your tribe and wait for my orders. On the 31st of October, near the Hogsmeade village." Voldemort ordered him and proudly walked away from the small hut.
The man remained kneeling, "Yes... Yes, my lord."
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