Meeting Lockhart
During the Christmas holidays, Anthony felt bored. Being with Randolph and Selena is nice. But the couple is on their rush time of love. Besides working with Randolph on the new concepts of the Firebroom, Anthony would go to the Flourish and Botts bookstore to search for new books.
He was planning the future, about how to destroy Harry's Horcrux.
'At the end of the 4th year, after the resurrection of Voldemort, Voldemort couldn't kill Harry Potter because they had the same wand core feathers of a Pheonix'
If Voldemort resurrect and cast the killing curse on Harry Potter, due to sharing the same blood that runs through his vein, and Lily Potter's blood protection spell, he wouldn't be able to kill Harry Potter and destroy his own Horcrux.
At the same time, when Voldemort didn't notice, he can also destroy all of the Horcruxes of Voldemort he created. But the difficult part is that in 1994 his Grandmother Nagini should have become a Horcrux herself.
Killing his own Grandmother should be no problem because he didn't know her. But the previous owner of the body's mentality is blocking him to do not.
'If Nagini doesn't become a Horcrux, the last Horcrux can be changed into something I don't know. But if Nagini becomes a Horcrux, I have to kill her. Anyway, I need to go to Albania this summer and see what's the backstory of her joining Tom Riddle!' thought Anthony.
Because reaching a dilemma, he couldn't decide yet, he started to train his Occlumency and decided to wait until he gets enough information to decide whether to kill his Grandmother or not.
On the 27th of December, 1991 when Anthony went into the Flourish and Botts bookstore, there were many young witches gathered here for an opening of a book.
"Break with a Banshee by Gilderoy Lockhart" stated a poster that was on the wall
"Lockhart? The incompetent teacher? For Dark arts?" thought Anthony inwardly.
'Lockhart was a gifted student when he was at Hogwarts. But due to using the Oblivation spell too much, his ability to cast other charms has blocked. Whenever he uses any other spell than Obliviate, the spell would backfire or have an accident.' thought Anthony.
It is true that all Hogwarts graduates can spell the simple Expleriarmus charm or the Pixie charms. Even though Lockhart maybe not the person who has defeated a Banshee, he should be gifted in sneaking and oblivation.
'A skilled spy, and a master of Memory Charm! If next year Lockhart comes to Hogwarts as the teacher of Defence Against Dark arts then I can use him and make some fame.
The serpent of Slytherin is with me, I can make some basilisk lens and let him wear them to prevent actual death. After the school year, when Lockhart fakes his victory over the serpent of Slytherin and discovery of Chamber of Secrets, then perhaps it is possible to use him to open a company that specializes in security.
Soon, when the Signing was about to end, Gilderoy Lockhart smiled and said "I am pleased for your patronage! I will protect the witches in Britain from dark creatures, so no need to worry!"
The witches staring at Lockart almost fainted, their heart palpitated, and hugged their books with the autograph of Gilderoy Lockhart.
"I have made a hair shampoo potion, that would make your hair as fine as mine" Gilderoy Lockhart touched his hair and his hair shined with Golden rays.
When seeing the narcissist Lockhart, Anthony felt awkward.
Soon when Gilderoy Lockhart was about to leave the Flourish and Botts, Anthony went near to Gilderoy Lockhart with a smile.
"Oh, are you my fan? Do you need an autograph? Where should I sign?" said Lockhart.
'A fan? In your dream! I just need your fame!' thought Anthony inwardly but answered in a polite voice. "Good afternoon, my name is Anthon Dumbledore. Actually I am the owner of Lightning beverage and Firebolt company. I wanted to ask you to become our model in our advertisement, perhaps some pictures on posters?"
Gilderoy Lockhart looked at Anthony for a while said
"Oh the famous Anthony Lockhart, ofcourse I know your name. Haven't thought that you are really a 11 year old boy! So where do you want to meet with me?" asked Gilderoy Lockhart.
"At the factory of Lightning beverage if possible?" said Anthony.
"Very well, then, lead the way!" said Lockhart with a smile.
Soon Anthony and Lockhart went to Firebolt store which Randolph live and touched the portkey to the Lightning beverage factory in Manchester city.
When Anthony and Lockhart reached the factory, Remus Lupin was at the factory instructing the potioneers and transportation wizards for the delivery.
"Anthony, Gilderoy Lockhart what are you doing here?" seemed Remus Lupin a bit surprised.
"Remus, can I speak to Lockhart in a private space, if the storage room is possible? I want to show him the beverages, and whatever happens, better not to disturb us" said Anthony.
"Storage room, yes I need to see the product, since I am here!" said Lockhart smiling.
Anthony and Lockhart went into the storage room, the room was locked by Anthony and he put down the briefcase and opened it. The storage room was a spacious room with Lightning beverage wooden catters filled with it.
Due to it has no windows, it was a closed space.
Gilderoy Lockhard when seeing Anthony become a bit surprised, why is he locking the storage room?
sss"Buddy, close your eyes, there is a person here!"sss said Anthony in a parseltongue and let the Basilisk come out from his briefcase.
When Gilderoy Lockhart heard Anthony's hissing sound, he had a face as if he understood that Anthony must be a Parseltongue.
"HELP! A giant snake! Help! He is trying to kill me!" Gilderoy Lockhart after looking at the giant snake become scared.
But to no avail, since Anthony is the owner of the facility, no one came here to save him.
"Be careful, this is not just a snake, But a basilisk! If you want to live, better talk with me!" said Anthony with a cold tone.
sss"Please bind him, if he tries to do anything scare him with your fang!"sss said Anthony instructing him.
sss"Okay, serpent boy!"sss the Basilisk encircled Gilderoy Lockhart, when Gilderoy wanted to take out his wand, due to being too scared he couldn't take out his wand and was bound by the hard scales of the Basilisk.
"Help! What do you want? Don't kill me! Please, I can give you money, I can do whatever you ask from me!" said Gilderoy Lockhart being panicked.
'Coward! I know that he is a coward but after seeing the basilisk he immeddiately ask for his life!' thought Anthony.
"Lockhart! I know you are a master on Memory Charm! I know that you are fake!" said Anthony.
When hearing Anthony's remarks, Gilderoy Lockhart's afraid eyes become more round and he opened his mouth, wanted to say something but nothing coming out.
"Wha-, What do you want from me?" said Gilderoy Lockhart with a vibrating voice.
"I need you to work for me! If you accept, I will keep your little secret with you so you wouldn't go to Azkaban, but if you work for me, I will let you become a hero, a hero famous just like Albus Dumbledore!" said Anthony.
After hearing Anthony's proposal, Lockhart even though he is still afraid, but imagining himself becoming famous just like Albus Dumbledore made him delighted.
"What do you mean I will become a hero? And become famous just like Albus Dumbledore?" said Gilderoy Lockhart.
"I mean that, If you cooparate with me, next year Albus Dumbledore would propose you to become the teacher of Hogwarts. By then, I will instruct my Basilisk to petrify the students and announce that the Chamber of Secrets has opened. By the time when Hogwarts is in crisis, Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin third class, five times winner of the Most Charming smile would become a hero that has defeated the monster at the Chamber of Secrets." said Anthony revealing his plan.
"But what do you gain if I become a hero?" asked Lockhart.
"I want you to become a Chief executive of an Security company, enlisting wizards that are capable of. So the wizards would have a function to protect the Lightning beverage, the Firebolt company and would occassionally do my missions. You will have 50% of the profit and can live your life with honor and gold!" said Anthony explaining him.
"So If I accept, I will become a hero who defeated your basilisk and become famous, but what about the advertisement contract?" asked Gilderoy Lockhart
Anthony facepalmed himself. Perhaps Gilderoy Lockhart can even sell his soul for fame.
"That can be done, But I need you to relearn all of your charms that you have learned at Hogwarts and study theoretical knowledge of Defence against dark arts!" said Anthony.
Since Gilderoy Lockhart has almost agreed to his terms, he need a valid teacher, otherwise the students can find him incompetent and fraudalence.
"Relearn charm? But as you know I cannot do any charm except the Memory charm. Every time I do that, my magic will backlash. I was been damaged by the fierce Memory charm so that my magic channelling except Memory charm is disabled" said Gilderoy Lockhart.
'Magic Backlash? It could be corrected if I use the Elixir of Life on Lockhart' thought Anthony to himself. The Elixir of Life is a miraculous potion that extends life and heal all problems of a wizard. If it can cure maledictus a genetical error, it should also correct Lockhart's disabled magic chanelling problem.
"I can cure you. But in return you need to study the theoretical knowledge of Defence of Dark Arts from the 1st year to 7th year and teach at Hogwarts. And also no personal books as text books. The current ones are alright!" said Anthony.
"You can cure me? Are you sure?" said Lockhart. Because he couldn't cast any other spell besides Obliviate, he has become depressed. His deep inner desire is to be a genuine wizard that has accomplished great deeds.
"If you trust me, I can. But we have to make a magical oath to be sure." said Anthony.
Anthony came nearby to Lockhart, the Basilisk was still circling Lockhart.
Soon they discussed the terms of the vow and made a unbreakable vow.
"I Anthony Lefrancois Dumbledore, will provide Gilderoy Lockhart a cure for his disability to cast a charm, aid in becoming famous and will not kill or harm Lockhart by any means if he doesn't betray me" said Anthony holding the hand of Lockhart
"I, Gilderoy Lockhart, if I have the post of teacher at Hogwarts, I will teach at Hogwarts at my best, try my best to become a powerful and influential wizard and will not betray and harm Anthony Lefrancois Dumbledore by any means" said GIlderoy Lockhart.
Soon after they have made an unbreakable vow, The slytherin serpent let Lockhart go.
"Are you a parselmouth?" asked Lockhart. Since he and Anthony is bound by a unbreakable vow, they are on a same boat. If they betray each other, the person who broke the vow will die.
"Yes, I am, this is the Serpent of Slytherin" pointed Anthony towards the basilisk.
sss"He is our partner now, thank you for helping me!"sss said Anthony to the Basilisk.
"That is great, so when will you give me the cure?" asked Lockhart.
"By the end of June, your potion will be at your table" replied Anthony.
'Lockhart, Lockhart. You are famous. All wizards believe in you except some high-ranking people. But if you become influential you will become my puppet in the future!' thought Anthony inwardly.