Mastering Lightning from Hogwarts

After the shock of that sudden exercise, Hogwarts finally returned to its long-lost tranquility.

Of course, this was just a facade. Every time the young wizards saw Anduin, they would recall the terrifying memories of that day with lingering fear.

But soon they wouldn't have to worry about these things anymore. As time passed, the Christmas holidays were gradually approaching, and many young wizards were looking forward to going home and complaining to their families about their experiences during the semester.

Therefore, in a short period of time, the young wizards in the school suddenly became a lot more excited, as if it were a final burst of energy before death.

However, among them, there were still some who were not so happy, such as Harry, who was about to stay at school for Christmas.

In fact, he didn't mind staying at Hogwarts. Compared to returning to Privet Drive and spending Christmas with the Dursleys, he was looking forward to spending the holiday at school.

The main reason he was feeling down was that he was about to lose the company of his friends. Hermione and Neville had to go home, while Ron, the Weasley twins, and the others had planned to go to Romania with their families for Christmas and reunite with their brother Charlie, who had been working there for a year.

At the same time, Malfoy's foul-mouthed taunts about him not having parents and not being able to go home for the holidays were also very annoying.

On Christmas Day, Harry got out of bed and started opening presents. Without the company of friends, these gifts were his comfort during the holidays.

Harry received a roughly made flute from Hagrid, a 50 pence coin from the Dursleys, a large box of Chocolate Frogs from Hermione, and fudge and a sweater from Ron's mother.

In addition, Harry also received an Invisibility Cloak with an anonymous note that read: This Invisibility Cloak once belonged to Harry's father, and now it is being returned to its rightful owner and asking him to "use it well."

Seeing this magical Invisibility Cloak, Harry looked at it over and over again, unable to put it down, and at the same time wondered who had given it to him.

Harry's first thought was naturally Anduin. This kind of alchemical item easily reminded him of that powerful and mysterious professor, but the note indicated that it was his father's relic, so he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

But soon he gave up this idea, because the last gift he opened made him see at a glance that it came from Anduin.

This was a metal box somewhat similar to a blind box, but Harry groped around with this metal box in every way, but he couldn't open it. There was only a strangely shaped cross lock on the top of the metal box.

At the same time, there was another note attached: Inside is a memory of me and your mother, but it requires your efforts to open it. Come to the third room on the left on the 5th floor of the main tower tonight - Anduin Wilson.

"Professor Wilson's memories with my mother? What special relationship does he have with my mother?" Harry muttered to himself, holding the strange locked box in his hands.

He still remembered the fragments he had heard from Hagrid and Vivian, all of which indicated that this new professor seemed to have some special connection with him.

But after entering school, Anduin's strict performance towards everyone made Harry forget about this for a while, and now this professor took the initiative to mention it, which made him have endless reveries in his heart.

"Forget it, I can't get any results by guessing here. I'll go and find out tonight. Professor Wilson shouldn't harm me," Harry thought, suppressing the doubts in his heart.

That night, when it was quiet, Harry put on the Invisibility Cloak he had just received today and quietly sneaked out of the Gryffindor common room.

When he arrived at the room Anduin mentioned, Harry found that it was actually a classroom that had been abandoned for a long time.

The entire room was very empty and surrounded by dust, except for an object more than three meters high covered with velvet cloth placed against the wall.

After Harry uncovered the velvet cloth, he found that it was a mirror with strange inscriptions engraved on it. →

At the same time, Harry, standing in front of the mirror, found that there were many people standing behind him in the mirror, but when he turned around, he found that there was no one.

After pondering for a while in confusion, Harry realized that two of the people in the mirror were his dead father and mother.

At this time, Harry really wanted to talk to them, but his parents in the mirror could only wave to him.

This magical mirror made Harry addicted for a while. He stood blankly in front of the mirror until an abrupt voice interrupted him.

"In front of it, you better learn to restrain yourself, Harry." Anduin, who didn't know when he appeared, came not far from Harry.

"Professor, what... what is this mirror? Is it the memory you mentioned?" Harry was not surprised by Anduin's appearance, after all, he came here at the other party's guidance.

"No, this is the Mirror of Erised," Anduin explained softly.

Then Anduin saw the Invisibility Cloak on Harry's body, and seemed to be reminded of some special memories. His brows even furrowed slightly.

He was a little strange why this cloak appeared on Harry. This thing should belong to James Potter. Anduin had seen them wearing it at the McKinnon family's wedding.

Anduin used to think this cloak was lost, and what kind of cloak is this? It can still maintain magic after more than ten years?

"What is the Mirror of Erised? Why can I see my parents in it?"

Harry's voice interrupted Anduin's thoughts, and he immediately shifted his attention away from the Invisibility Cloak.

"Everyone sees a different scene when they stand in front of it," Anduin smiled slightly. "The happiest person in the world only sees his own appearance in this mirror. You can guess what it is."

"So it allows us to see what we want to see the most? Is this magic mirror also your work, Professor?" Harry realized the answer to the question, and then couldn't help but turn his gaze to the content on the mirror.

"It can reflect the deepest desires in your heart. It is a mirror of desire, but you must recognize clearly that what it reflects is only desire after all, and it cannot bring you knowledge."

"In addition, this magic mirror is not my work. Dumbledore put it here. I'm just here to hand it over," Anduin explained to Harry with a gentle expression.

"Hand it over? Does the headmaster want to give you this mirror?" Harry's eyes widened.

"It doesn't count as giving it away," Anduin shook his head slightly. "He just lent it to me for research for a while. In addition, some work requires this mirror to cooperate."

"Ah?" Harry found that he couldn't understand Anduin's words at all, but then he couldn't help but look at the other party curiously, "Professor, what do you see in this mirror?"

"Me..." Anduin's expression carried a trace of disdain, "I have passed the stage of needing illusions to fill the gaps in my heart, and its level is not particularly high, so it can't directly see through me."

"So you can't see anything extra in the mirror?" Harry looked at his parents in the mirror, and couldn't help but look at Anduin.

"That's right. You better not be too addicted to it, but during the Christmas holidays, I will leave this mirror here. During this time, if you are really interested, you can come here to see your parents," Anduin was not as strict as he was as a professor, but more like a kind and patient elder.

Harry naturally nodded happily when he heard this, and then remembered the purpose of his coming here, and then he took out the strange metal box and looked at Anduin with a hopeful expression.

"Professor, you said that this contains the memories of you and my mother? But how should I open it? Are you very familiar with my parents? What kind of people are they?" Harry was now like a child who had just learned to speak, throwing all kinds of questions at Anduin.

"I know you have many questions in your mind that you want to get answers from me," Anduin smiled kindly. "But I hope you can solve the puzzle through your own efforts. Many things may not have value in themselves, but we need to spend time, emotions, and experiences to give them meaning."

"Did you see the cross lock in the center of this metal box? Actually, the key to it is in your hands," Anduin pointed to the lock on the box and smiled.

"In my hands?" Harry looked at Anduin blankly. "But I don't have anything that can be inserted into this lock."

"That's because the key to opening it is not a physical object, but your magic," Anduin explained. "The four lock teeth of this cross lock represent your four attributes. When you raise all your attributes to ★☆, inject magic into the lock, and you can successfully open the first layer."

"So that's how it is." Harry felt that this professor was really outrageous, and even a Christmas gift had to be so complicated.

But soon Harry realized something, and couldn't help but widen his eyes and look at Anduin, "You mean open the first layer? Are there many layers in this box?"

"That's right, there are two more layers inside, and it also requires your efforts to completely crack them. After opening it, it will give you a hint," Anduin said in a gentle voice.

"I see..." Harry heard this and suddenly became anxious. He was now more curious about Anduin's so-called memories with his mother, and he couldn't wait to open it now.

Anduin also saw Harry's thoughts, "Don't worry, many things require effort and energy to resonate."

"But here I can tell you in advance that I do have a close relationship with your parents, as for more specific..." Anduin grinned, "Come and find me after you have completely opened this box, and I will answer all your questions."

"Yes, Professor Wilson!" Harry could hear the sincerity in Anduin's tone, so he gradually let go of his impetuous heart and hugged the magic box in his hands tightly.