Hogwarts: The Savior's Strong Cousin

Harry, Ron and Hermione walked along the corridors of Hogwarts, their footsteps echoing in the empty corridors. Harry was filled with doubts and anxiety, and he knew that every step he took was crucial. August's dark magic ritual was temporarily stopped, but the information he revealed made Harry feel a little painful. Could Headmaster Professor McGonagall really be involved in this matter?

"We must find Professor McGonagall as soon as possible," whispered Hermione, "and tell her everything we have discovered."

Harry nodded, but he still felt a little uneasy. They arrived at the door of the headmaster's office and Harry knocked. After a few seconds, the door slowly opened and Professor McGonagall appeared behind the door, her face full of worry.

"Harry, Hermione, Ron, you came to see me so late at night, what happened?" Professor McGonagall asked, with a hint of nervousness in her voice.

"Professor, we have discovered something very important." Harry said, and he told Professor McGonagall in detail everything that had just happened, especially August's dark magic ritual and the secret information he revealed.

After Professor McGonagall heard this, her face became extremely serious. She was silent for a moment, as if she was thinking about something. Harry's uneasiness gradually increased. He didn't know what would happen next.

"Harry, you did a great job," Professor McGonagall finally said, with a hint of fatigue in her voice, "What happened with August is indeed beyond our expectations. His strength is far beyond that of ordinary students. I will further investigate the secret information he mentioned."

"Professor, we need more help," Hermione said, her voice full of pleading, "We must know August's true plan and the source of his power."

"Your concerns are justified," Professor McGonagall nodded. "I will gather the other professors to discuss countermeasures. But before that, you must remain vigilant and not reveal your findings easily."

Harry and the others nodded, said goodbye to Professor McGonagall, and left the headmaster's office. On the way back to Gryffindor Tower, Harry's heart was still full of doubts. He knew that Professor McGonagall would do her best to investigate, but he couldn't get rid of the uneasiness in his heart.

"Harry, are you okay?" Hermione asked with concern. She obviously noticed Harry's mood change.

"I just wonder if we can really stop August." Harry whispered, his eyes becoming deep.

"We can do it." Ron patted Harry on the shoulder. "As long as we unite, there is nothing we can't do."

Harry nodded, trying to stay optimistic. He knew the most important thing now was to stay calm and continue to find a solution to the problem.

The next day, while looking up information in the library, Harry suddenly had an idea: if they could find a powerful magical item, it might help them fight August. He remembered the legendary "Crystal Source", a mysterious item that could enhance magical power.

"Hermione, have you ever heard of the Crystal Source?" Harry asked suddenly in the middle of their discussion.

"Crystal source?" Hermione frowned. "I have seen this item in some ancient books. It is said that it can enhance the magical power of wizards, but it is very rare and there are great risks in using it."

"I think we can give it a try," Harry said, his eyes flickering with hope, "If we can find the source of the crystal, maybe we can increase our power and fight against August."

"But where can we find such a thing?" Ron asked doubtfully. "Is there any in Hogwarts?"

"Perhaps we can start from the Chamber of Secrets in Hogwarts," Hermione suggested. "There are many ancient magical items there. Maybe there will be clues."

Harry nodded, and they decided to go to the underground secret room to look for clues. Along the way, Harry's heart was full of hope and tension. He didn't know whether the crystal source really existed, but he was willing to try any possible way to stop August.

In the underground secret room, they read many ancient books and scrolls and finally found a book about the Crystal Source. The book mentioned that the Crystal Source is a crystal condensed by pure magic energy, which has great power, but using it requires extremely high magic skills and wisdom, otherwise it may bring unforeseen consequences.

"It is indeed an extremely powerful item," Hermione said, a hint of awe in her voice, "but we must be very careful."

"We don't have much choice," Harry said firmly, "If this can help us stop August, we have to try."

Harry and his friends continued to search for more information about the source of the crystal in the underground chamber. Harry's mood became more and more complicated. He realized that the source of August's power was pure magical energy, and the purity of this power was exactly what he was pursuing. He longed to become stronger, not only to defeat August, but also to protect Hogwarts and his loved ones.

"Harry, how do you think we should use it after we find the crystal source?" Ron asked as he flipped through the books.

"We need to make sure we can control its power." Harry took a deep breath, his eyes determined, "The power of the crystal source is pure, but it is also very dangerous. We must be very careful."

Hermione nodded, "According to these records, the Crystal Source needs to be activated through a specific ritual and must be channeled by someone of pure heart. Otherwise, its power will backfire on the caster."

"Pure Heart?" Ron asked, somewhat confused. "What does that mean?"

"To put it simply, there is no evil in the heart, only pure desire and belief." Hermione explained, "That's why it is both powerful and dangerous."

Harry thought deeply, and he felt an unprecedented sense of responsibility. The power of the crystal source is what he desires, but he also knows that this power requires him to pay a great price. He thought of his past experiences. Every time he faced the dark forces, he was unwavering in protecting his friends and Hogwarts. This pure belief is his greatest source of strength.

"I believe we can do it." Harry finally said, "As long as we unite and keep our faith, we can control this power."

After a long search, they finally found a detailed ritual for activating the crystal source in an ancient scroll. This is an ancient magic ritual that needs to be performed at a specific time and place and requires the use of some rare magic materials.