"Dumbledore is really generous."
Ivan could sense that Dumbledore was definitely trying to manipulate him.
But what could Ivan do?
Dumbledore gave too much.
Ivan stroked the Philosopher's Stone in his pocket and could only say that Dumbledore was sincere.
Giving Ivan the opportunity to study the Philosopher's Stone was the reward Dumbledore gave Ivan. 'I had always intended to make Hogwarts my base.
Protecting this place is protecting my future team.'
In this case, Ivan naturally had to protect his alma mater. Do I fear him for not having a nose?
Ivan really didn't dare to confront Voldemort in his prime.
There was no way.
Voldemort started with the Killing Curse, which was fatal.
In his hands, this kind of dark magic was no different from instant death magic, and he would die if he was hit.
Even if Snape cast the Killing Curse on Ivan, he couldn't kill him.
Because Snape couldn't have the intention of truly killing Ivan.
Without enough intent to kill, the power of the Killing Curse was naturally limited.
But Voldemort is different.
The noseless bastard has long fallen into darkness, and his dark magic is beyond even Dumbledore's reach.
Regarding this point, Ivan did not exaggerate.
Dark magic requires negative emotions as a driving force. The darker it is, the more powerful it will be.
Throughout the original book, Dumbledore almost never used dark magic.
This cannot be blamed on Dumbledore.
Regarding dark magic, Ivan originally felt that power itself has no distinction between good and evil, and that good or bad depends on the person who controls it.
However, in the world of Harry Potter, this theory does not apply.
As mentioned before, white magic is the study of the external world by wizards, while dark magic is the exploration of the wizards themselves.
Soul, body, blood, life, destruction...
The impact of dark magic on wizards is visible to the naked eye.
It will change a person from the inside out until they fall into an irreversible abyss.
Ivan once asked Dumbledore, what is the key to learning dark magic?
Dumbledore's answer was a strong will!
Yes, the will attribute holds the power to resist the corruption of dark magic.
And Ivan's will attribute is only 2 points.
2 points of will is not very low, at least dark magic like the Sectumsempra Spell can't affect Ivan.
So Dumbledore did not stop Ivan from learning this magic, and even took the initiative to help him improve it so that Ivan could be more proficient.
In contrast, spells like the Fiendfyre Curse and the Three Unforgivable Curses—Dumbledore clearly told Ivan that he couldn't handle the corruption of these magics right now.
If Ivan really wanted to get in touch with them, he would have to wait until he was in his second or third year.
Ivan knew that Dumbledore was genuinely doing it for his own good, so he never studied them privately.
An elder at home is like a treasure.
Dumbledore's experience is beyond Ivan's imagination, and it greatly prevents Ivan from going astray.
"If Voldemort were in his prime, I would definitely summon Dumbledore immediately."
But now Voldemort is just a remnant of his soul, so weak that he even has to drink unicorn blood to survive.
Ivan doesn't think there's anything to fear from such a Voldemort.
"It just so happens that there's such an opportunity at the end of the semester."
Ivan's eyes were shining as he looked at a glass next to the aisle, which reflected the scene of the first-year House Cup.
There, the figures of Ivan, Hermione, Harry, and others emerged one by one.
Everyone was there, and no one had lost their life because of Quirrell and Voldemort.
"Safety is guaranteed."
Ivan suppressed the smile on his face: "Then what is there to be afraid of?"
Bring it on!
There are still 7 months until the end of the semester.
Seven months is enough time for Ivan to fully develop his current abilities: "I hope you can be more powerful and don't disappoint me too much."
Halloween at Hogwarts was extremely lively.
The little wizards dressed themselves up as various dangerous creatures, and then jumped out from corners when you weren't paying attention, shouting to scare you.
Of course, scaring people was often the privilege of senior students.
First-year wizards like Ivan could only be used as tools for fun by seniors like the Weasley twins.
"Ivan!"
"Hey, why can't you take a joke?"
"Put us down quickly!"
Look, the twins who tried to scare Ivan were now hanging in the air with "Levicorpus."
"Heh~ Happy Halloween, both of you too."
Ivan watched as the two desperately tried to cover their falling robes and laughed to himself: "How about this gift? My prank—does it surprise you?"
"In 5 minutes, the spell will wear off. Be careful to protect your heads."
After that, Ivan turned around and left without looking back, leaving the twins behind helplessly: "Ivan~~ Ivan, don't go! Hey~~"
"Pftt~ hehe. See you."
Ivan couldn't help laughing out loud. Halloween, where you can play tricks on people at will, is really pleasant.
Back in the Gryffindor common room, Ivan saw Hermione reading a book, and Parvati sticking her head out from the second floor.
"Where are they?"
Ivan sat next to Hermione. The little witch saw Ivan coming back and quickly closed the book: "Neville and Harry went to find Ronald."
"It's about Ronald again?"
Ivan was speechless: "Is he still angry until now?"
"Ronald hates our Miss Know-It-All," Parvati ran downstairs. "Harry can't persuade him."
It wasn't Neville and Harry who had a grudge against Hermione. They just went to play with Ronald and ask for some candy.
"Oh?"
"Then why didn't you go?"
"Of course I waited for you to come back."
Hermione didn't say anything, but Parvati was direct.
She took Ivan's hand and said with a smile: "Let's go play together. My sister can't wait."
Parvati's sister, Padma, is in Ravenclaw House.
But the two have a very good relationship and often meet each other, and Ivan and the others also know her.
Parvati intended to let her sister join their group, but she wasn't sure how to approach it.
"Ahem!"
Hermione coughed twice, stood up, and calmly took Parvati's hand away from Ivan's sleeve: "Ivan, what did Headmaster Dumbledore want to see you about?"
This was a blunt change of subject, but Hermione managed it so naturally.
Parvati didn't know what to say: 'Swearing sovereignty, is it so obvious?'
But she didn't care about these things.
Anyway, everyone was still young, and it was still unknown who would be the final winner in the future!
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'Hermione just came a few days earlier!'
The most important thing was that Parvati was very confident in her and her sister's appearance.
The two most beautiful little girls in the first year at Hogwarts—that title wasn't just for show.
Hermione was indeed very smart, but she didn't seem to know how to handle things outside of her studies.
The little witch who hadn't yet realized this wasn't taken seriously by Parvati.
There is a saying that women dress up to please themselves.
Since Hermione didn't seem to care about her image in front of Ivan, Parvati understood that her relationship with Ivan hadn't reached that stage yet.
'It is clear that this is just the possessiveness of a sister toward her brother.'
Parvati showed a shrewd look: 'You're still very weak, sister-in-law Hermione Granger.'
The atmosphere abroad is indeed much more open than in Ivan's previous life.
But thinking about it, when Ivan was this age in his previous life, many fourth and fifth-grade students were already talking about liking someone.
"Dumbledore has something to do recently, so he gave me a holiday."
Ivan didn't tell them about the Philosopher's Stone, but vaguely revealed, "The headmaster already knows about our small group. He thinks it's very good and has sponsored a trial as our semester assessment this year."
"Really?!"
Hearing that Dumbledore recognized them, Hermione and Parvati were immediately overjoyed.
This was recognition from the headmaster.
Their Mysterious Side was now an official group, like the professors' clubs!
"Ivan, can I, can I invite Padma to join?"
"Of course!"
Ivan said that any young wizard who wanted to improve could join, and it wasn't limited to first years.
"Senior grades can also join?"
Parvati was a little worried; after all, the Mysterious Side revolved around Ivan.
Ivan taught them magic on weekdays.
But if older students joined, would Ivan's position be shaken?
"Ivan's magic skills are no worse than those of the fifth and sixth years."
Hermione had seen Ivan's battles with her own eyes and had no doubt about his strength. "This is what Professor Flitwick said himself."
"I know, I never doubt Ivan's strength," Parvati said. "I'm just worried..."
Hermione didn't need Parvati to say it explicitly; she understood what Parvati meant.
The Mysterious Side was formed by Ivan with them.
The core and leader of the team—they only recognized Ivan, and it could only be Ivan.
"Heh~ Have some confidence in me, Parvati."
Ivan smiled and raised his hand, gently tapping the girl's head. "And it's just about sharing magic knowledge, who's in charge isn't important."
'Obviously, it is important!' Parvati thought to herself.
She glanced at Hermione, and the little witch nodded in tacit understanding: 'Ivan might not care, but we can't let our guard down.'
They were Ivan's most loyal supporters, and they would defend his reputation and status fiercely!
"What are you two doing, flirting with each other?"
"Ah?"
"Nothing, nothing."
The two girls were startled and quickly changed the subject.
"I heard from Professor Flitwick that senior students usually perform on Halloween Eve."
Hermione asked, "What kind of performance is it? A talent show?"
"That's a good suggestion, but Hogwarts doesn't have anything like that arranged for now."
Ivan shook his head and said, "The performance Professor Flitwick is referring to is when senior students use magic to decorate the Great Hall to enhance the festive atmosphere."
"In addition, there's also a Halloween choir."
"Every year, Professor Flitwick writes a song to start the dinner."
"Okay, let's go."
The Halloween dinner was still a while away, but the Great Hall could still be used for mingling and learning.
Ivan had already noticed many students heading to the Great Hall.
"Wow~~"
The Great Hall was beautifully decorated, and the colorful Halloween decorations instantly captured the attention of the two young witches.
The simulated dark night sky created by magic had occasional flashes of lightning, accompanied by bursts of thunder.
A thousand bats fluttered on the walls and ceiling, while another thousand flew like low dark clouds, circling and dancing above the dining tables, making the candles inside the pumpkins flicker and glow.
"This way!"
"Ivan! Hermione!"
Harry saw the three of them enter and hurriedly called them over.
Ron sat on the other side of Harry, silently eating the bat-shaped candies that appeared on the dinner plate, looking quite uncomfortable.
"Hmph!"
Hermione snorted coldly, not giving Ron any face, which made Harry feel very embarrassed.
The little witch sat across from Ivan and Neville with Parvati and Lavender.
The three of them whispered, and it was unclear what they were talking about.
"Ivan, what did Dumbledore want to talk to you about?"
"Some study plans."
Ivan picked up a red apple, only to find that it wasn't an apple, but made of syrup.
He took a bite, and the sweet cream burst out, filling him with a sense of happiness.
'Hogwarts' house-elves seem to have a special touch.'
Ivan enjoyed the pre-dinner dessert, and Harry continued, "Yeah, you're much better than us, and the first-year courses are probably meaningless to you."
Harry didn't envy Ivan for receiving Dumbledore's guidance.
It was like they were still learning addition and subtraction, while Ivan was learning advanced calculus from the school professor.
Of course, the most important thing was that Ivan never kept his knowledge to himself.
As long as it was magic knowledge suitable for them, Ivan would teach them sooner or later.
So, both Harry and even Ron, who was jealous of Ivan, felt that it was reasonable for Dumbledore to give Ivan special treatment.
Otherwise, what would be the point?
Wouldn't it be a waste of Ivan's time to have him learn the same things as them?
In this way, everyone chatted while tasting the sweets that kept appearing on the table.
During this time, Harry also handed a red candy to Ivan.
"What is this?"
"I don't know," Harry said. "George and Fred asked us to pass it to you, saying it tastes good."
"But I think there must be something wrong with this candy," Harry added. "So I think it's best not to eat it."
"They..."
Ivan just took the candy and already knew its function.
With the dual blessing of magic eyes and spiritual vision, all tricks were revealed.
"So what's the matter with this candy?" Harry was very interested. The pranks of the Weasley twins were famous after all.
"It doesn't have any special effects. It just makes your nose bleed after you eat it, but it will go away after a while."
This thing is called Nosebleed Nougat in the original book, and it's part of the Skiving Snackbox. Others include Fainting Fancies, Fever Fudge, Puking Pastilles, etc.
The Weasley twins were clearly trying to get back at Ivan for the previous Levitation prank.
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