Hogwarts: The Savior's Strong Cousin

Harry took a deep breath. He knew the difficulty and danger of this mission. He felt the burden on his shoulders, but he also understood that he had no choice. Protecting Hogwarts and the entire wizarding world was his unshirkable mission.

They continued to look through the books, looking for more clues and details. Harry's thoughts were in a tizzy, recalling his experience at Hogwarts. Here were his most precious memories and friends, and now, all of this was facing the threat of destruction.

"We can't fail," Harry whispered to himself, a determined glint in his eyes.

Professor McGonagall looked at Harry and smiled, "You've done very well, Harry. I'm sure we can succeed."

At this moment, Harry's wand suddenly emitted a faint light. Harry was stunned for a moment, then realized that this was an urgent signal from the Order of the Phoenix. Their friends might have discovered something important.

"We have to go, Professor," said Harry hastily. "Maybe they've discovered something new."

Professor McGonagall nodded, and the two quickly left the library and headed towards the secret gathering place of the Order of the Phoenix.

At the gathering place, Hermione and Ron were already waiting there. Hermione was holding an ancient parchment in her hand with a serious expression.

"We found some more information about the hourglass in the library," Hermione said. "This parchment records an ancient ritual that requires a special magical item to activate."

"We have found books about the hourglass," Harry added, "but the ritual requires powerful magic and precise time control."

"It looks like we need more help," Ron said, "Perhaps we can ask some more experienced wizards for help."

Harry nodded. He knew it would be a difficult battle, but he believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome the difficulties. The fate of Hogwarts was in their hands, and every decision was crucial.

Late at night, Harry lay in bed, his mind in a mess. Memories emerged in his mind: Dumbledore's teachings, the time he fought side by side with his friends, and the faces of those relatives and friends who had passed away. He knew that this was not just a battle, but a battle to protect their common home and beliefs.

Hogwarts was particularly quiet at night, and every corner of the castle seemed to be shrouded in an invisible tense atmosphere. Harry Potter paced back and forth in his office, his mind in a mess. They had found a book about the hourglass, but how to successfully perform the complicated ritual was still a huge problem.

"Harry, calm down," Professor McGonagall's voice interrupted his thoughts as she pushed open the door. "We need to discuss the issue of magical control in detail."

Harry stopped and looked at Professor McGonagall, his heart full of doubt and anxiety. He knew that this task was more difficult than any previous one.

"Professor," Harry said, with a hint of helplessness in his tone, "I'm worried that my control over magic isn't precise enough. This ritual is extremely demanding, and if there's even a slight mistake, it could fail."

Professor McGonagall nodded, a glimmer of understanding in her eyes. She walked over to Harry and patted his shoulder gently, "Harry, you are already one of the best wizards. All we need is some extra practice and confidence."

"Confidence..." Harry repeated the word in a low voice, but he was still uneasy. He recalled his countless battles against Voldemort during his student days at Hogwarts, each of which was filled with tension and fear. However, he also remembered the sense of accomplishment and pride he felt after each victory over difficulties.

"Confidence is not blind. It needs to be built on a solid foundation," Professor McGonagall continued. "We can start with the most basic magic control exercises and take it step by step."

Harry took a deep breath and nodded. He knew that Professor McGonagall was right. He needed to calm down and regain his confidence and control. They decided to do a series of magic control exercises in the office, starting with the simplest spells and gradually increasing the difficulty.

"Okay, Harry, let's start with 'Alacho Opening'," said Professor McGonagall. "This spell is simple, but it is a good test of your magical control."

Harry raised his wand, silently chanted a spell, and pointed it at the bookcase beside him. "Open!" The door of the bookcase opened in response, and Harry felt a little relieved, but he knew that this was just the beginning.

"Very good, now try 'Stop Curse'." Professor McGonagall continued to instruct.

Harry raised his wand again, concentrating his energy and aiming it at a moving chair. "Stop!" The chair immediately stopped, suspended in mid-air, as if held by an invisible hand. Harry felt his magical control gradually recovering, and his inner uneasiness was slowly easing.

"Professor, I see, the key is to focus," Harry said, a hint of confidence in his voice.

Professor McGonagall smiled, "That's right, Harry. Controlling magic requires not only strength, but also concentration of mind. Now, let's try some more complex spells."

They continued to practice a series of exercises, and Harry's control over magic gradually improved. He felt that his control over magic was becoming more and more precise, and his inner uneasiness was gradually replaced by confidence. Professor McGonagall's guidance and encouragement helped him regain his long-lost confidence.

"Professor, I feel much better," Harry said, with a long-lost smile on his face, "I believe we can succeed."

"Me too, Harry," Professor McGonagall nodded, a determined gleam in her eyes, "We must unite and face this crisis together."

In the next few days, Harry and Professor McGonagall practiced magic control every day. They tried various complex spells and rituals to prepare for the upcoming critical moment. At the same time, Hermione and Ron were busy with other preparations for the ceremony. Everyone was making the most thorough preparations for this decisive battle.

"Harry, we are almost ready," Hermione said at a party, "All we need to do is stay calm and believe in our abilities."

"Right," Ron agreed, "We've been through so many tough times, and this time will be no exception."

Harry nodded, his heart filled with gratitude and trust for his friends. They had experienced countless life-and-death moments together, and each time it was each other's support and encouragement that enabled them to overcome the difficulties. This time, they would also unite to meet the upcoming challenges.