On the Eve of Returning to the World of Harry Potter
Lockhart's study.
On the desk in the study room, there was a burgundy book with "A Preliminary Study of Chaos Magic" written on the cover, and next to it was a light blue notebook filled with dense text.
Lockhart looked at the books in front of him and frowned.
He would not ignore the Sorcerer Supreme's advice.
In the end, Lockhart chose the book "A Preliminary Study of Chaos Magic" recommended by the Ancient One.
Just now, he briefly browsed through the book to understand what the chaos magic mentioned in it was about.
But he was shocked to find that the Sorcerer Supreme's instructions were indeed not without reason.
The so-called chaos magic, in Lockhart's opinion, is similar to the magic in the Harry Potter world.
The core is to emphasize the supremacy of consciousness over matter.
The essence of chaos magic lies in its emphasis on modifying reality through will and affecting the laws of how things operate.
The magic in the Harry Potter world also has strong requirements for will. Every spell requires emotion and willpower to be successfully cast.
In a sense, it is similar to a simplified version of Chaos Magic.
But
The book also mentions that chaos magic originates from the power of Chthon, the god of black magic.
Therefore, to practice chaos magic, one will inevitably need to rely on Chthon's power later.
The trouble is that Vishanti, the so-called god of white magic, and Chthon, the god of black magic, are completely hostile to each other.
As a result, Kamar Taj is in a state of complete suppression of chaos magic.
Many Sorcerers have at most heard of chaos magic, but if they want to understand it in depth, it is almost impossible. There are simply too few introductions in the library.
For example, the book "A Preliminary Study of Chaos Magic" that Lockhart held in his hand was placed in Kamar Taj's treasure house.
One can imagine Kamar Taj's attitude toward chaos magic.
Although he didn't know why there was no blatant suppression, the suppression in all aspects was self-evident.
What's even more troubling is that Lockhart now particularly doubts whether this book was written specifically for him by the Ancient One.
Because in this book, the first part is an introduction to chaos magic.
The latter part seems to discuss the essence of some magic systems with the help of chaos magic.
The magic system in the Marvel world, at least what he knew about Kamar Taj, black magic, chaos magic, etc., has a very obvious feature, as the saying goes.
Borrow power to practice!
Kamar Taj relies on the power of Vishanti to practice, black magic relies on the power of the Dimension Demon, and chaos magic relies on the power of Chthon.
As for this kind of magic system, the initial strength increases very quickly, but after reaching a bottleneck, it becomes difficult to progress further.
Because the gods, as the source of power, begin to limit it. After all, once the strength breaks through the bottleneck, the risk of rebellion increases sharply.
Most of the gods will begin to restrict, and some gods from the evil camp will even start to devour Sorcerers or their own believers.
To prevent accidents.
From the book pointed out by the Ancient One, Lockhart learned that after reaching the bottleneck, as a Sorcerer,
The direction of a breakthrough is either to use other methods to kill the god who is the source of power, replace it, and become a new source of power.
Or, plunder a dimension, like Dormammu.
From a dark wizard, with good luck, one might merge with the origin of the dimension and become the master of the dimension, becoming a new source of power.
As for how the Sorcerer Supreme Ancient One broke through the bottleneck,
It becomes clear if you listen to how Dormammu scolded her.
Isn't it just by plundering the original power of many dimensions?
Otherwise, where did the Sorcerer Supreme's reputation among many dimensions come from? No, how did that reputation come about?
After Lockhart learned about this magic system from the book, he felt that it was a bit deformed.
An inexplicable feeling, a bit like the sensation of a quick-growing chicken in his previous life.
Fatten quickly and then fry.
Only a handful of geniuses or extremely lucky individuals can break through the constraints of such a magic system.
But even if they succeed in breaking the shackles, they will only replicate what they experienced before onto others.
Continuing to breed believers or Sorcerers.
At most, just like Vishanti, they do it more decently and wait until one dies of old age or dies in battle before harvesting.
Perhaps this is the reason why the Sorcerer Supreme did not choose to become the Lord of a Dimension.
Lockhart thought silently.
Otherwise, with the strength of the Ancient One, it would be easy to kill the demon god of a certain dimension and occupy it.
But
The Sorcerer Supreme showed him this book. What did it mean?
Could it be that she wanted to fight Chthon in the future and seize the source of his chaos magic?
Or...
A certain thought came to Lockhart's mind, and he suddenly shuddered.
He is not prepared to make enemies of all the gods in the Marvel world and the multiverse.
Kamar Taj, Bamboo Forest Tea Room
The Sorcerer Supreme sat alone at the tea table, silently pouring herself a cup of tea.
Then, she savored it slowly.
At the same time, the Eye of Agamotto hanging on her chest opened, revealing an emerald-like time gem.
While the Sorcerer Supreme was sipping tea, the time gem on her chest kept spinning, as if she was watching something.
Vaguely, it seemed that one could see various constantly changing pictures in the Ancient One's eyes, as if she was exploring the future or observing the multiverse.
After a while,
The Sorcerer Supreme sighed softly, but in this sigh, there seemed to be a hint of surprise and expectation.
Sure enough, it was still impossible to find out the future of Lockhart.
There is not even a trace of Master Lockhart in the multiverse, as it seems that he still retains his complete uniqueness.
You know, according to the laws of the multiverse, even if you come from an unknown place, as long as you have a soul,
If the person arrives in any universe, the multiverse will automatically open up a corresponding timeline.
Projections of that person will appear in many universes.
As time goes by and they are completely integrated into the multiverse, their soul, true spirit, destiny, etc. will stabilize and completely lose their uniqueness.
This is the capacity or terror of the multiverse.
Just like her, she can be found in many universes.
If she wanted to reunite into Oneness and break through the realm of the multiverse, she would have to ask the other Ancient Ones if they would agree.
Hopefully, this Master Lockhart can bring her some surprises.
Night, Study
Lockhart held the magic suitcase in his hand and silently looked at the world travel countdown on the system page.
This time, he did not choose to travel through time in the Kamar Taj Library.
Because of the existence of the Medal of the Fearless, he could borrow a large number of books at will.
So, he prepared in advance.
Now he just waits to return to the world of Harry Potter again.
[Searching for the solidified world shuttle channel...]
[Search successful, transferring...]
[Transmitting...]
[Welcome the host back to the world of Harry Potter.]
[Warning: After staying in this world for 30 days, the soul will gradually be imprinted with the mark of this world. You need to leave this world in time to avoid being infected by the breath of the world.]
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The World of Harry Potter
Night, Hogwarts, Defense Against the Dark Arts Office
A light ball emitting a soft white light hung from the ceiling of the office, keeping the entire room bright.
At this moment, there was a glimmer of light, and a figure carrying a suitcase quietly appeared.
It was Gilderoy Lockhart, Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.
At this moment, Lockhart looked around and found that nothing had changed. Even the freshly brewed tea still exuded the same heat.
With his thoughts turning, Lockhart stretched out his wand and slightly sketched it. A red flame-colored circular portal quietly emerged.
Stepping in, the portal disappeared at the same time.
At the Same Time, in Lockhart's Study in Hogsmeade
Lockhart's figure emerged.
Seeing the dark study, Lockhart stretched out his magic wand and tapped it gently. A ball of light glowing with soft white light appeared and floated to the ceiling.
The next moment, Lockhart put down the suitcase in his hand, waved his wand, and the suitcase opened automatically.
Then,
With the coffee already prepared, Ian, Peggy Carter, and others walked out one after another.
"We're back."
These were Ian's somewhat excited words. He was looking forward to returning to the wizarding world. He still had some unfinished business, such as avenging his parents.
"Why do I feel so awkward?"
Bruno muttered cautiously. The rules of the Marvel world are relatively loose, and the release of magic, including alchemy, is smoother than usual.
In comparison, the wizarding world is obviously more restrictive. Just coming back feels like going from an oxygen-rich zone to a low-oxygen zone, which is indeed a bit awkward.
"This is the wizarding world!"
Peggy Carter looked around, and after signing the contract, her lifespan was effectively extended, and she began to develop magical abilities.
But the cost was obvious. She had to work for Lockhart, using her rich organizational and agent experience to assist him in completing all aspects of the wizarding world's new magic system promotion plan.
"Everyone, welcome back to the wizarding world," Lockhart said, raising the corners of his mouth as he looked at the people with different expressions.
Then, he nodded slightly to Ian and the others, saying in a deep voice, "Ian, Vera, Remy, when you go back, hand over the knowledge and experience you've gained during this time to your classmates. Later, you'll all fight side by side."
Then, he instructed Bruno, "Bruno, after you go back, in addition to obtaining information, don't delay the matters at Gringotts. Your mission is very important."
"Okay, Master," Bruno nodded heavily.
Seeing this, Lockhart stretched out his wand and swung it slightly, and two red flame-colored circular portals opened.
Ian, Remy, Vera, and Bruno saw the familiar environment and left directly.
Finally, Lockhart set his sights on Peggy Carter, who had a very important mission.
With his thoughts turning, Lockhart stretched out his wand again and drew a red flame-colored circular portal.
Opposite the portal was a dark alley.
Lockhart waved to Peggy and stepped in.
Seeing this, Peggy followed closely behind, and the two of them entered the dark alley.
Night, London, A Certain Alley
London's weather is mostly humid throughout the year, with cooler nights.
Tread! Tread! Tread!
In a dark alley, there was the sound of slight footsteps.
Soon, a blond man wearing a gray windbreaker and with a handsome face walked out slowly.
Next to him was a beautiful woman wearing light blue clothes, with a delicate face and a tall figure. Her short wavy hair gave her a capable appearance.
Pedestrians on the street saw a man and a woman walking from the alley, and a flash of admiration crossed their eyes.
Handsome guys and beautiful girls are both showstoppers.
At this moment, Lockhart was walking along the street. As he walked, he joked with Peggy next to him, "Peggy, this is also a return to your hometown. I remember that you were originally from England, right?"
As Peggy walked, she looked around at the surrounding buildings. When she saw a slightly familiar structure, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.
She only heard Lockhart say leisurely from the side, "This world is also called Earth. Have you heard of the multiverse theory?"
Peggy nodded, and Lockhart continued, "You can think of it as a parallel world."
"There was World War II, there is the United Nations, and the United States exists here as well. The historical development lines are roughly similar."
"But specific people and events are different. For example, the president, prime minister, and various officials are mostly different."
"As I told you before, there is no S.H.I.E.L.D. or any mess of extraordinary powers here."
"But there is magic, there are wizards, and there are all kinds of magical items."
Hearing this, Peggy nodded slightly to express her understanding.
"Be sure to wear the necklace I gave you," Lockhart said calmly. "The Ministry of Magic monitors the entire London area from time to time. If there are abnormal magical fluctuations, they are likely to detect them."
"You are also a wizard now. Although the necklace has the function of concealing magic power, you must be careful when using magic and practicing magic."
"Don't make too much noise. If you encounter a problem that you really can't solve, just call me."
"Don't worry, Professor Lockhart," Peggy said calmly. "Even without using magic, the tasks you mentioned are within my reach."
Although her tone was calm, Lockhart could still hear a sense of confidence or pride in Peggy's voice.
But Lockhart still reminded her, "Don't underestimate the Muggle world, because I suspect that the top nobles and capital forces in London are likely to have some countermeasures against the wizarding world."
"For wizards, it is easy to obtain information, whether through magic or potions."
"You should be more cautious."
"Okay, I understand," Peggy nodded calmly, feeling more cautious in her heart.
She had only recently been exposed to something as unscientific as magic, and who knows what problems might arise?
"Peggy, we're here," Lockhart said after walking for a while, pointing to a skyscraper not far ahead.
It said—The Shard!
The Shard is one of the three iconic buildings in London. With a height of more than 300 meters, it is the tallest building in London.
Looking at the skyscraper in front of him, Lockhart stretched out his wand and tapped the two of them gently, and a transparent ripple enveloped them.
Then,
"Let's go, Peggy," Lockhart said as he walked forward. "Secure your identity first, and try not to let any flaws appear later."
"Details are very important. There is a White Devil in the wizarding world. He is very observant and very good at noticing details."
Peggy nodded and followed. Although she was a little curious about who the White Devil was, she didn't ask further.
Soon, the two walked into the hall. Although it was night, there were some people on duty in the hall.
However, they turned a blind eye to Lockhart and Peggy, who were walking toward them, as if they hadn't seen them at all.
Immediately afterward, Lockhart walked to the elevator and pressed it gently. After a moment, the elevator door opened.
After Lockhart and Peggy entered the elevator, it moved directly to the rooftop.
On the rooftop, Lockhart stood on the edge, overlooking the entire London night scene, looking at the brightly lit city. The corner of his mouth curled up.
Peggy on the side looked at the unfamiliar yet familiar London with a dazed expression.
When she was young, she had lived in London. She never expected that one day she would reach such a paradoxical place.
A moment later, Peggy heard Lockhart's voice next to her: "Peggy, do you know how terrifying a top wizard's abilities are?"
While Peggy was thinking about the meaning of Lockhart's words, she heard him continue.
"Get ready for your new identity in London."
"Miss Peggy Carter."
As he finished speaking, Peggy saw Lockhart waving his wand and drawing an extremely complex gray rune pattern in mid-air.
The next moment, as if sensing something, dark clouds began to gather in the sky, becoming increasingly larger.
The gray runes began to spread and gradually disappeared into the dark clouds on the horizon.
Immediately afterward,
Tick tock! Tick tock! Tick tock!
Along with a large number of raindrops, a heavy downpour fell, covering a hundred miles in radius.
And the dark clouds moved slowly, as if they wanted all of London to experience this downpour.
Everyone below raised their umbrellas and complained about the rainy weather in London, but they didn't say much.
Seeing this scene, Peggy was a little surprised, as she hadn't expected that Lockhart's magic could actually change the weather in London.
Then,
Professor Lockhart's voice reached her ears.
"Ms. Peggy Carter, tomorrow, all of London, no one, will have the slightest doubt about your existence."
"You are the sole heir of the Carter family. You belong to a prominent London aristocracy and enjoy many privileges."
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