Chapter 14: Rise of The Leyfires

I was talking with Theo, Daphne and Pancy on my way to school, laughing merrily while recounting our Christmas stories or joking about some professor that made a big gaffe on x lesson.

Pansy was too close for comfort always taking a chance to look at me or touch me (don't take this weirdly please), by now I knew she liked me ( I studied human psychology and actions since I was a bored kid in life all those years back, at some point, it is not even a hint anymore...) but I didn't and so I acted oblivious to her advances.

My mind was elsewhere thinking about how to tackle the plot problem... what should I do?

The Dork Lord can't take the stone, and that is a fact, so what if I stop Harry from going? No, it cannot be done he won't yield that's for sure... He will try to save the day like a good hero and he needs this experience for himself... There is also another question though: will everything go as planned? This is a real world, why wouldn't Voldemort take out his wand and fight the boy, even if he cannot be killed by an Avada at least some normal curses might work... Sooooo what should I do?

The solution is simple I will try to let them experience everything while I will follow in the dark in case something happens. I will a mask similar to the one death eater use and a cape so Voldy won't know who I am in case I will need to fight him.

-Lil Timeskip-

Monday, January 1992

Potion class, chilling with the man Theo I am stirring the strength potion Snape wanted us to make. Here comes the finishing touch, a bit of arm bone and we should be good to go.

BOOM

I look curiously at the source of the sound and expectedly here he is: the ex-plooosion guy in all his glory, it was at that moment that I knew, Megumin legacy is in safe hands, he will one day explode this castle and that day I will shed a tear under the banner of gender equality.

But that day is not today and I hastily finish my potion just so I can look at the damage he made

''pffft-ahahahahahah'' I see Hermione completely covered in bone powder and fanged geranium renmants

''Hey 'Mione looking fine, I see you are sporting a new makeup... I can totally see all the boys turning their heads now pfft-ahahahha'' I tell her making the whole class laugh and gaining a heavy glare from her, I could almost see betrayal in her eyes

It pained me seeing her like that so a bit guilty about my remark I decided to take my wand and chant ''scourgify'' ''Sorry about that just couldn't hold it'' I tell her with a sorry smile while still chuckling

She glares at me angrily before smashing the classrooms' door open and walking away

'well... guess I will need a big apology later...' I sigh while still chuckling a bit

''pfftahahah you fucked up a bit dude there... she is gonna hate you for a while I fear'' Theo chimes in worriedly

''Oh shut up man do I have to remember the time you told Daph she was fat?'' I start chuckling

''The slap still hurts you know'' he says in a low voice pouting a bit

We both laugh after a while

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I have to admit she was angry... like VERY angry I had to literally give all my notes on second term potion to finally have her look at me again... it was the most stressful week I have ever faced...

I was now examining the Marauder's Map given to me by my business partners (Fred and George) with tons of books around me a huge cup of coffee and bloodshot eyes while the ritual was preparing itself (explain later)

I nodded with a thoughtful look before announcing ''I don't get it''... yes, that is just about it

How is it possible that 4 pranking idiots managed to create one of the most complex and mana taxing artifacts the world has ever seen: more than 10 charms and at least more than 20 runes all of this on a piece of paper that requires a huge amount of mana to be kept running and that to this day is still functioning properly. All in all activable with a spell that requires virtually no mana at all...

I have multiple theories regarding that: for instance they had external help, but then again apart from them in the castle no one knew about it, they could have been charms and runes geniuses but then again how can they keep it running to this day considering a map that tracks every single person in the castle real names included 24/7 needs a huge output of mana

The solution is one: they asked help for charms and runes masked in a way such none could have guessed their plan and they chained the map to a generator in the castle via some kind of rune, if I had to guess probably the same generator that keeps this magical castle running. How does a generator like that works is completely beyond me at the moment although I have some theories but nothing to back them up and there are too many variables.

The ritual is a bit tricky, made some adjustments to the magic circle necessary to make the process safer and faster, it seems that over the years rituals have come a long way especially in the east; the new knowledge is able to smoothen the whole process... More work but definitely worth it.

The first ingredient is Moonstoone, often used in love potions has the ability to make the user's mana calmer and is able to attract ambient mana during the night especially on a full moon. A very essential item. Salamander blood of the highest quality is the second famous for its rejuvenating properties it is useful to help the body during the ritual. For the third ingredient Fairy wings thanks to their purifying properties and last but not least the user's wand ( not really a consumable ingredient but it is a good free catalyst thanks to the bond with the user) stronger the bond, better will be the ritual's efficiency.

The story about a wizard's wand as a catalyst is kinda funny: there was this ritual master in ancient china hell-bent on creating a double mana core; after years of studies and research he finally did it, he created the biggest magic circle ever with the rarest beasts as sacrifices even those that are now extinct (also the reason why this ritual is impossible nowadays). This was about to change humanity and he knew he couldn't fuck it up, so that's exactly what he did: he forgot his wand inside the circle so that when the ritual started the wand being the awesome catalyst it is made the whole process faster and stronger than anticipated overclocking the master's body and making it explode in pieces along with the magic circle and his years of strenuous research. So the world came to know that the wand is also an amazing catalyst...

So here I am the magic circle absorbed the room mana effectively and it is now ready: I sit in the middle and start putting mana in the circle the process starts

The pain is incredible and I feel like my organs are being squashed and recomposed over and over again, I scream so loudly that I could wake up the whole castle but the RoR is amazing and completely shuts down the noise to the outside world.

I feel part of my mana pouring out of me activating the circle while another part is synthesizing with itself creating a denser type of fluid that I assume is the tier 2 mana, after an hour of pain I end the process. I'm completely out of mana and the sacrifices were completely consumed the only difference is a 5% denser mana that I can feel my core already mastered in recreating. (mind you the core can only create that amount right now). The core will need to study the composition of the new foreign fluid before being able to completely adapt to it, a process, I fear, will be achieved by the end of the year just in time for my big boy Voldy to test.

Happy and worn out I decide to head to the dorm for a big rest.

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BREAKING NEWS

The Leyfire family conquers the ruins of Mount Teide in Spain, the magical ruins that were able to fend off intruders for centuries since their discovery are now completely looted. The expedition run by Mr. Adam Leyfire and several minor families started.....

BREAKING NEWS

Leyfire family inside the top 10 of the most influential families in the magic world, their most recent success...

''Father will be livid'' says Daphne with a scowl ''He tried to conquer the ruins before on an expedition led by a Bulgarian family producing little to no results, now this family comes and does it in less than three months''

''My god, I guess now the power system is going to change, the Leyfire influence in the ministry is at an all-time top, they say he has been pushing for the ministry for a while now'' says Theo with a pout and a frown in a thinking posture

''How come you are acting like we are talking about the weather Raon? You look as chill as a cat under the hot sun...'' asks me worriedly Pansy

''Because it doesn't matter who holds the minister, what matters is who has the power in the council'' I say

''What do you mean Raon, if he can reach the ministry with connections I believe he also holds the council'' says Theo questioningly

''And normally you would be right, that is if the family in question always had prestige in the council... For a ''new'' family in the forefront of politics to reach the ministry without long-fought prestige would mean using every connection instantly to gain the most power in the shortest time possible. can you guess what I'm hinting at Theo?'' I answer him

''But of course! Power through connections is not a one-way link!'' he exclaims

''correct'' I say ''now end the argument'' I tell him with a big smile

''If he uses all the connections instantly without a prior favor to cash in everyone would immediately request higher status as soon as he becomes minister making his life absolutely impossible. He would not be able to push reforms or anything like that because everyone expects him first to repay the favors. Also if those reforms hurt some of those that helped him on top he would be labeled as a traitor that doesn't respect promises, unofficially ending his political career!'' Theo says in realization expecting my praise with baby seal eyes

''exactly my point, wizarding politics is for the elite, and it is an absolute nightmare, for a new family to gain that much prestige in a short time it is wiser to groom their connections and relationships, giving out favors to be ready cash in when the time comes, meaning we can still act fast to lower their power as much as possible. That is why I'm not bothered at the moment'' I say while eating my apple with gusto while sitting nonchalantly on the big sofa in the common room

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The power of Alice in the school is rising to incredible levels, she doesn't glare at me anymore but instead looks at me smugly every time we cross paths to which I give the same semi-mocking smile I have always given her making her perfect eyebrows twitch

My relationship with Draco is starting to become more friendly, if we basically always ignored each other earlier we now started to talk a bit more. Right now I'm helping him with transfiguration since it is his worst subject

''No Draco, No for the last time you can't order a cup to transform into a rat and expect it to work, you need to release your magic with conviction, remember what we were though about fur transfiguration and try again'' I instructed him

''I DID IT! ahem- I mean of course I did it, I'm a genius after all'' he says proudly after his first success gaining a smack to the head from me

he frowns at me about to say something but I'm faster than him ''Good job Draco, you finally did it. Now keep practicing tomorrow we will try something new'' I tell him with a big smile

He looks at me with wide eyes before saying ''look Raon, I want to have a good relationship with you, you are family after all... I remember I told you that I did not want you to be my brother all those years ago and I'm sorry, I really am..... You helped me so many times behind the scenes and I only started noticing lately..... Do you want to be my brother again?'' he asks me with his head down (will be explained later on ;) )

I never expected this, not from Draco Malfoy... I always knew he was a prideful softie but this was completely beyond me... I smile genuinely giving him a hug ''But of course Draco, I would love to, but we need some rules now''

he looks overjoyed ''Yes! Let's talk about it!''

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I am now training in the RoR

A Stupeficium battle was currently taking place, no side is giving an inch to the other

I parry a well-placed Stupeficium to the head with the little Protego trick readying my next spell 'i need to use it, I need to test it'

''Sectumsempra'' I chant the spell I still have not mastered while linking a Stupeficium and Impedimenta combo and avoiding a volley of Expelliarmus straight for my legs

The dummy is taken by surprise and is not able to parry the fast Sectumsempra after blocking Stupeficium, the damage is visible

At the same time he casts a last-minute very fast Expelliarmus taking me by surprise

We both hit each other with the Expelliarmus and find ourselves on the ground, but since my spell hit him first I now knew I did it...

''Finally'' I mutter with a smile on my face while completely exausted

''Not bad Raon you finally beat me, that last Sectumsempra took me by surprise. You won fair and square. Now you have unlocked the second level of Dummy Training: my ability and cast speed are enhanced, my spell pool is bigger and the fights will be more difficult. Please come next time.

''ahahahah, seems like I became stronger.... Can't wait to fight Voldyman'' I say with my smile still on

''This is really what I have been missing all my life''

A/N

Lil chapter of welcome back ahahah

Voldy in two or three chaps I will try to show more school life as well, although i almost have to invent it from scratch ahahah