章 9: Explanation about Mindscape

June 1994

4 Privet Drive

At the end of his tale the brothers stood solemn, surprised, stunned and definitely in awe of the little boy in front of them.

"No wonder you were chosen by Death, Harry," roared Antioch in laughter.

"But I did nothing special. I do not even know how did I survived the killing curse. And all the things that happened to me at Hogwarts, I barely escaped them relying on my luck rather than my ability," countered Harry.

The three brothers shook their head.

"No Harry. No one survives so many times by only relying on luck. Even if it was more of luck, you must done things, taken decisions or performed miracles to survive. Be it your bravery in cutting through the Basilisk or conjuring a Patronus with your magic bounded," added Cadmus.

"And about my killing curse?" Asked back Harry.

"We do not know," answered Antioch "but it may be because of two things that I can think of."

He continued, "Maybe you were blessed by Death and destined to wield the hallows since your birth or maybe your parents specifically your mother performed some miraculous feet or a combination of both. Whatever the reason you were connected to Death, deeply."

Harry could only nod.

Ignotus said, "Now is the not the time to fret over these things. In future you may continue to research and find things but now is the time to go to our next explanation."

"Does uniting all the three hallows would make anyone a Master of Death?" added Cadmus.

Without waiting for any response, he continued, "The answer is no. We had sealed away the true power of the hallows so even if any person could unite it, although they would gain enormous power but be never connected to Death."

"Oh, I wonder how many battles people would have fought to unite the hallows and be Master of Death," Ignotus laughed loudly.

The other two brothers also chuckled at this and even Harry grinned.

Antioch turned serious, "But what would happen when you unite the hallows Harry, we do not know."

Harry was startled and wondered that if what he was thinking was true.

As if reading his thought Antioch added, "Yes Harry since you are our heir, you will wield the true powers of the hallows."

"But how I am going to find them?" Questioned harry.

The three brothers smiled but did not answered the question.

Harry was about to ask more questions but Antioch stopped him with a raise of his hand, "We are running short of time so we will move to the next point of discussion."

"Your mindscape and why it changed?" Muttered Cadmus.

"Say Harry, were you ever not even explained about mindscape, Occlumency or Legilimency at Hogwarts?" Asked Antioch.

Harry shook his head, "Though I am not very attentive in class, I am sure I would have not missed something like this."

"What have Hogwarts fallen to. Firstly, those dangers and now this pathetic level of education. No wonder any nose brat declares himself to be a Dark Lord and the whole wizarding community trembles in fear. Salazar, Godric, Helga and Rowena would be heartbroken if they could learn of this," said Ignotus.

"Anyways, let us start with what is mindscape," started Antioch. "Mindscape is a simple representation of mind and your soul Harry. If you go more basic then it is a place where you store your memories."

"So why does it look like this?" Asked Harry.

"Every person has a different type of mindscape Harry. People who have well developed mindscape are well versed in mind arts. Basically, if you are a master at mind arts you can shape your mindscape as per your wishes." Replied Antioch.

"Now let us discuss your case Harry," Cadmus picked up. "As we told you everyone has a different kind of mindscape and with practice they can expand and evolve it. An average mindscape is as big as a single room with no visual representation. With more practice people build-up some visual representation of their mindscape. Most people are generally able to build few simpler structures like a house, some trees, lake or any other thing they desire and are capable of. These representation helps them in better organising their thoughts and memories. It also helps in a improving the efficiency of various mind arts and also strengthens the defence against mind attack from other people."

Hearing this Harry again looked around to gaze at the juggled mountains and forests whose size was almost two times of a football field.

Seeing the questioning look on Harry face Ignotus said, "But you are no ordinary wizard, Harry. You are destined to be the greatest. We three were greatest of mind arts masters and even at our peak we did not had such a evolve mindscape. Since your magic was bound along with your soul and mind you did never have the access to your mindscape. Otherwise, you would have learned about it sooner or later."

He continued further, "The blue fog you are seeing Harry is your magic. With your magic bound this place had turned gloomy and had no order. Hence these juggled mountains and forest. But now as you magic is back it is back to what it should be. Now it is naturally evolving and coming in order."

"Do not worry much. We have told you the basic. You will receive all our knowledge on this subject along with Occlumency and Legilimency in our inheritance. With practice you will learn to organize your mindscape in a better manner as per your wishes. But seeing your initial mindscape, I am certain that is going to be a very easy task for you Harry." Added Antioch.

Harry nodded in affirmative. From considering him to a weak and pitiful wizard, in a matter of day Harry found that he is destined to be the greatest. Harry did a mental laugh at this if it was possible considering he was already in his mind.