Harry Potter: Reunion with the Enemy

After the Second Wizarding War, the new Minister of Magic, Kingsley, took into account the lack of talent and appropriately relaxed the requirements for becoming an Auror. Therefore, even if a newcomer becomes a member of the Auror Office, the Ministry of Magic will still arrange special training from time to time to improve the professional quality of the Auror team.

Even though Harry had been dealing with Voldemort for many years, in the eyes of his seniors in the Ministry of Magic, Harry was still a newcomer with potential to be developed, and he was always on the Auror training list.

Ministry of Magic. Auror Office.

Harry did not receive any notice of mission today. He came to the office early in the morning and while eating the raspberry cake he bought on the way to work, he unfolded the Ministry of Magic's special communication paper airplane. On the paper airplane was clearly listed today's intensive training course, which was the "Hiding and Disguise" special course.

Polyjuice Potion, Disguise Charm, and Disguise are some commonly used skills in the "Hide and Disguise" specialization.

Harry was already familiar with the first two during his time at Hogwarts. Not only did he watch Hermione brew the Polyjuice Potion in his second year, but he also used the Polyjuice Potion to successfully sneak into the Slytherin Common Room, break into the Ministry of Magic, and hide his identity when searching for the Hallows. However, Harry still felt that this subject was a huge challenge for him.

Because Disguise is a challenge for all non-Metamorphmagus wizards, there are very few wizards like Tonks who are gifted and can change their appearance at will.

Like his father, Harry can transform into a stag after learning Animagus, inheriting his father's "pronged fork" feature, as well as his Patronus. The Ministry of Magic took into account that Harry's stag form and the Polyjuice Potion were not as versatile as expected in actual combat, and Harry was already very proficient in the use of practical combat spells, so they focused on requiring Harry to train in "hiding and camouflage".

Harry adjusted his glasses, his emerald eyes fixed on the training instructions for the project.

"This training will include Muggle makeup techniques as a supplementary learning content, so that Aurors can use it as an auxiliary disguise method. The instructor is Wendelin, and the location is Conference Room 1 in Whitehall on the second floor of the Ministry of Magic."

Muggle Makeup.

Harry frowned slightly. Although there were many girls wearing makeup in Muggle schools and Hogwarts, Harry had never thought about how he would have anything to do with this technology.

Recalling the time when she was caught at Malfoy Manor while escaping in seventh year, even a smart person like Hermione could only think of using a swelling spell to make her face unrecognizable and barely escaped.

Well, actually, what really saved him from the disaster was Malfoy's protection at that time.

It would be great if I could really learn a skill that can change my appearance without using any spells.

Harry took a deep breath and hurried to the meeting room.

Wendelin is a delicate and elegant blonde witch. According to the program training content, Wendelin has made great achievements in Muggle studies.

Seeing the trainees gradually arriving, Wendelin started to introduce the content directly. "Unlike wizards, Muggles usually change their appearance in the following ways. The first is to use cosmetics, wigs, fake skin, etc. This part of the content is the focus of our training. The second method is to use surgery to change one's own bones, skin and contours. There are not many doctors in the wizarding world who study this aspect. Although the damage caused by these surgeries can be repaired through magic later, the extent to which Muggles' surgery can change their appearance is limited. The third method is clothing matching. Clothes and props of different styles and colors can also confuse people's senses, thereby amplifying the effect of disguise."

After saying that, Wendelin suddenly put a hand into a certain part of her neck, and her fingertips lifted up a thin layer of skin. With a "hiss", a crack appeared in the simulated human skin mask, and another face appeared at the crack. Then Wendelin took off her wig, and the blonde beauty instantly turned into a slightly thin man.

Wendelin grabbed the prop and walked around the conference room to make it easier for the Aurors to observe. "This is a very sophisticated disguise. It also requires a certain amount of time to learn and practice."

Harry looked at the realistic props carefully, thinking to himself: This method is probably more suitable for people with similar body shapes. No matter how much I disguise myself, it may be difficult for me to become Dudley.

Wendelin turned around and stood in the center of the conference room. He suddenly pointed his finger at Harry and said, "Can you tell me what advantages Muggle makeup techniques have in the wizarding world?"

Harry thought for a moment. "It's hard to detect the Muggle way of changing one's appearance through magic, or the conventional spells of breaking the spells don't work on the substances worn and applied."

When wizards are fighting, it is probably difficult for anyone to think of lifting the opponent's skin from the neck to see if it is real.

Or does this kind of disguise not exist in the mind of a regular wizard?

Wendelin nodded approvingly, and then his expression turned serious again. "It's not easy to master this skill. If your skills are not superb, you will appear to be very clumsy in the eyes of others. During the disguise of the mission, if there is a flaw, your life may be in danger."

"So," Wendelin waved his wand, and layers of makeup props and hair that looked similar to their own hair appeared on everyone's desk. "Although this technique is a supplementary course for Auror training, we still have high requirements like other projects. After this training, we will hold a small non-magical disguise party. The Auror who is recognized by his colleagues the most will pay for all the expenses of the party, and will need to practice more on weekends."

Wendelin rubbed his hands in anticipation. "Then let's start our formal training now."

Harry soon discovered that Muggle makeup was definitely not his forte, even at the most basic level. In a flurry of activity, Harry glanced at the mirror on the table and looked at his messed-up "Hide and Disguise" training assignment, and sighed inwardly.

After the Auror work meeting, Harry, holding a bunch of Muggle makeup props, ran into Ron, who was covered in dust, as soon as he stepped into the elevator. Harry waved the props in his hand to greet him. Ron tried to force a wry smile.

"We've added advertising space to every corner that can accommodate sponsors, but the budget is still not enough. Did you know that there's a crazy broom company that's willing to pay an astronomical sum, provided that Krum has its advertisement tattooed on his arm." Ron grabbed the disguise mask and ripped it a few times as if to vent his anger. "It's a pity that I can't agree on Krum's behalf, otherwise I could help him get a permanent tattoo."

Harry imagined Krum's usual gloomy face and couldn't help pursing his lips: "That's a good idea."

Ron's floor arrived and he walked out of the elevator dejectedly: "See you later buddy."

After graduating from Hogwarts, Harry returned to his home in Godric's Hollow. Thanks to the diverse ways of traveling in the wizarding world, it would not be too troublesome even if the office was far away in London.

When Harry returned home today, he found a strange owl perched next to the mailbox. It seemed to have been waiting for him to come home for a long time, with an envelope tied with a silver and green ribbon in its mouth.

Harry moved closer to remove the envelope and saw that it was signed in beautiful cursive script: Draco Malfoy.