[HP] Dearest Enemy

It is not difficult to get used to a person, especially when two people live together.

Harry gradually got used to this intimate life, and his smile gradually increased.Let go of the burden you are carrying for a while, and you will immediately feel a lot easier.The relationship between the two has become unprecedentedly harmonious during the rest of the winter. Love is like melted sugar, enveloping the two of them layer by layer and delicately, with a scorching temperature that does not belong to winter, so warm Almost forgetting where I am.

Tom behaved like any other young man in love, delighted by Harry's occasional proactive behavior, which culminated in one night when Harry kissed him goodnight before going to bed.

Harry regretted his enthusiasm a bit, and Tom kissed him back frantically after he'd given that goodnight kiss, until he couldn't hold back his desire to be provoked by the passionate little one.For a whole week after that night, Tom was in a state of being in a state of not doing anything but looking at him as long as the two of them were alone, and there was always a happy smirk on his face (in popular terms, it is a happy risk. Bubbles -////-).

You don't have to be this happy, my boy.But seeing you so happy makes me happy too.Harry gently stroked Tom's black hair sleeping peacefully on his lap, staring at his flawless side profile and the faint shadows cast by his slender eyelashes under his eyelids, and the sun shining on his body was indescribably gentle.

Tom hummed softly when he was in a good mood, but he didn't make any noise.Harry loved watching him humming as he bustled around the room, it made him feel a sense of peace and peace that he had never felt before.Tom's sense is very keen, and he will soon find that Harry follows his eyes and smiles at him; he walks up to Harry and leans down, looking up at him like a well-behaved kitten. , until Harry couldn't help laughing and pulled him into his arms.Tom would only show himself like this in front of Harry, and Harry would smile at him and tolerate all his childish behavior.

The vague worries in his heart receded to an invisible corner in the warm winter sun and Tom's smiling face. This was the happiest period of time after Harry returned to this time and space.Temporarily forget your troubles and worries and enjoy everything in front of you, your heart will be filled, and everything you see in your eyes is unprecedentedly beautiful.

After the new year, Harry began to organize the books and curse investigation materials he carried with him.When Harry looked through those materials and notes, he would always think of Alex unconsciously, and when he thought of everything he had done for himself, his mood would become gloomy.With Harry's consent, Tom helped him sort out and record those materials, and every time he saw Harry staring at the paper in front of him, he knew he remembered something.Tom was angry at first, he didn't like the look on Harry's face.But then the two talked about Alex, and Tom suddenly felt that his anger had no reason.In Harry's mind, Alex is just his best friend, just like Alpha, an existence that cannot be replaced by others.But Tom still felt a little uncomfortable when he found Harry distracted.Tom no longer raises objections to this situation, but will use various methods to pull Harry back to reality from the memories of his friends.

The air was still a bit cold at the end of February, but it was no longer so unbearable.Taking a deep breath, you can feel the springiness in the water, like a sleepy little animal, the fluffy hair gently scratching the dry skin, making the whole body feel comfortable.The journey resumes at the end of winter.Harry felt that "finding" seemed to have played a large part in his 37 years of life.It was a way to go back to the future before, but this time it is a way to eliminate the threat of death.But this time he was lucky, he didn't have to venture alone as before, because he had Tom, a capable assistant, to help him.

Because of each other's existence, travel becomes much more interesting than before.Tom used to come into contact with some very dangerous magical creatures only when he was working for Bojin. There were also some in the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts, but from the feeling point of view, it was far less exciting than what the two encountered now.The two re-explored the ruins and caves that Harry had been to; visited scholars and hermits they knew or did not know; encountered difficult magical creatures; witnessed one exciting moment after another.Tom helped Harry a lot. He made up for Harry's inability to use magic to the greatest extent, so that the two could escape in a difficult situation; and Harry's rich exploration experience and experience were very novel to Tom. Also very valuable.

Tom has a new understanding of Harry, and he finally sees the bravery and fearlessness hidden under Harry's gentle surface; Harry digs deeper into Tom's fast learning speed and ability to comprehend spells, which he loves. The kid is a complete genius.

As summer was approaching, the two had already traveled across most of Europe.Although the two found traces of the curse, there was no way to lift it.The object attached to the curse must be used to lift the curse, and the last possible wooden box has died together with Alex, and the two have not found a way to undo the curse without the cursed object.

But the two were not without gains. Tom improved Alex's potion formula, so that Harry would not experience fatigue after using magic, and because of the inhibitory effect of the potion, Harry's nightmares were significantly less .It's just that this potion not only requires very strict materials and the requirements of the producer, but also has side effects: the user cannot use all magic for a certain period of time, and the five senses will become duller than usual.Tom couldn't get over that, but Harry didn't mind.He resignedly accepts Tom's efforts for himself, while feeling guilty for not being able to tell Tom that he has three years left to live.

Harry didn't want to give up, he wanted to spend the rest of the time with Tom, but the hope was always slim.

"You're pushing yourself too hard, boy," Nick Flamel said to Harry.

Harry shook his head and changed the subject.Through Dumbledore, Harry and Nick Flamel were already familiar.Because many people are coveting the Philosopher's Stone in LeMay's hands, this old wizard who has lived for more than 600 years always changes places to live in seclusion every once in a while.He has lived in Brussels for ten years and has no plans to move, so Harry took Tom to visit this "living legend."

"The Philosopher's Stone can prolong your life, but the best way is to break the curse." After carefully observing the curse on Harry's back, Flamel said, "I'm sorry, if your friend didn't If you die, then it's not a big deal."

"How many more years can I live if I use the Philosopher's Stone?" Harry asked.

Flamel sighed: "Five years. If you can be like a Muggle without using any magic, it can probably be extended for another five years. It's just that your body will gradually weaken to the point where you can't move without someone to take care of it, Philosopher's Stone It can prolong your life, but it cannot restore your health."

Harry shook his head.In just five short years, whether to use the Philosopher's Stone or not is not very important to him.He knew that if he asked Flamel he would not refuse his request, but if he couldn't solve the problem in five years, there was little point in extending his life.

While Harry and Flamel talked in the drawing room, Tom visited their study, accompanied by Flamel's wife.Madame Flamel was also a very good witch, and Tom was amazed by her rich knowledge and the unique wisdom of the elders.Tom easily won the favor of Madame Flamel, so when he visited them for the second time, he got the honor of entering the library.

"I think you probably need this kind of books." Mrs. Flamel led Tom to a bookshelf full of old books. "You are a very good child. You should know a lot about black magic."

Tom's heart moved, and he became slightly excited.Because of the nasty nature of the curse, Harry had to delve deeper into the Dark Arts than before.But Harry never let him touch too much, and that was the case at Hogwarts.When I was a student and a teaching assistant, Harry never let him know anything other than the black magic that he must know. Later, Harry was forced to let him know some black magic because of the curse, but this was just the tip of the iceberg. All the crucial parts Tom had no way of knowing.This trip to Europe let Tom know that what he had learned from Knockturn Alley was just superficial, and he was still very far from the core of the best black art.

But now, they were displayed in front of him without reservation, and Tom felt a little excited for no reason.

Most of the books on the bookshelves were covered with dust, and Tom could feel the evil power in some of them just standing on the bookshelves, but this could not stop his desire to read one of them immediately.

"May I?" Tom looked hesitantly at Madame Flamel.

"You've got my permission, dear boy." The silver-haired old woman beckoned to him with a smile.Tom stretched out his hand nervously, and pulled out a thick book closest to him.

It was "Secrets of Cutting-Edge Dark Arts", the title of the book seemed to be written in blood, and the dark brown sharp font looked very ominous.Madame Flamel looked at Tom with some concern, as if she wanted to suggest that Tom change a copy.

"There's this book in the library at Hogwarts," said Tom softly. "I didn't expect there to be one here."

"Then it must be in the restricted section." Madame Flamel seemed relieved, and led Tom to turn out from behind the bookshelf, "You can read it here first, I have to prepare dinner."

Tom bowed solemnly to see her out, and then the corners of his lips curved slightly.He didn't lie, Hogwarts did have this book, but at the request of Harry and Dumbledore, this book was put into the bookcase in the headmaster's office along with some other books related to the top dark arts. If Headmaster Dippet disagrees, then no student can get the books from Hogwarts.

Tom carefully flipped through the yellowed pages of the book, at first he would frown at the black magic that has exceeded the bottom line of human morality, but he was soon immersed in it, and gradually forgot the fact that Harry and Flamel were chatting downstairs .Two hours later Madame Flamel closed the book in Tom's hands.Tom watched the book with reluctance as it was put back in its place, and already made up his mind that he must get a copy somewhere.

During the dinner, Flamel took the initiative to mention Harry's previous teaching position, and naturally talked about the dark arts.Harry changed the subject before Madame Flamel mentioned what books he had shown Tom.Tom didn't talk much, and behaved naturally until the time he left.

Tom knew the reason for Harry's reluctance to expose him to the Dark Arts.Harry is actually a very stubborn person, and he must have a sense of proportion when getting along with him, and black magic is one of them.Even though Harry told him that the black and white of magic lies in its users, Harry was very opposed to learning black magic by himself.Harry worried that he would become a heinous person, and this type of person is often a dark wizard through and through.

Tom was always careful when he was helping Harry research the curse. He didn't dare to show too much desire to learn more about black magic, which was quite a challenge for him.He had to restrain himself, or Harry would be upset.Tom didn't want to argue with Harry over this kind of thing, it was too difficult for the two of them, and Tom didn't want to ruin his life.

I just feel uncomfortable sometimes.For example, when LeMay talked about black magic just now, he obviously wanted to discuss the book "Secrets of Cutting-Edge Black Magic" with this knowledgeable old man, but the consequences of doing so would be very serious.Tom would rather study it in private than choose to offend Harry.

Luckily, Harry didn't see anything, and gave him a goodnight kiss as usual when he went to sleep.Tom kept his eyes open, and he heard the steady and gentle breathing of the person next to his pillow, but he was still sleepless.He thought of his days at school, the courteous eyes of his admirers and followers, and his ambition.Tom sighed, forcing himself to close his eyes and stop thinking about it, but the images and thoughts that he had almost forgotten kept circling in his mind and lingered for a long time.