Basil

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Basil Granger
Alias(es)	Ryan Smith; “Bucky”; mistakenly identified as King Arthur
Species/Race	Wizard; later Fairy Tale Mage, Archmage, and Dream Weaver
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hogwarts (Gryffindor); Witch Club President; later represents Castelobruxo as an exchange student
Occupation/Role	Student, cross-world club leader, wielder of the Grimoire
Status	Alive; possesses a self-perpetuating existence so long as someone remembers his name 211
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Grimoire Level 1	3	Materializes his world-adapted Grimoire. Initial recorded traits are Plant Affinity and Potions Mastery; his system identity still includes “Ryan Smith.” 3
Hogwarts Integration	16	His game-world Hogwarts merges with the real castle, allowing him to perceive locations throughout Hogwarts and its grounds, access its contents, and resurrect within its range by spending Gems. 16
Grimoire Level 3	34	Gains increased HP and MP, an Echo-derived false-health pool, and the dormant Dragon Blood of Red Dragon trait. 34
Fairy Tale Mage	189	Becomes a Wizard/Fairy Tale Mage and develops the paired good-and-evil aspects enabled by the Destined Twins trait. 189
Grimoire Level 4	189	Recorded as a second-year Gryffindor and Head of the Witch Club. 189
True Archmage	211	Silver Fire unifies and continuously differentiates his spiritual, emotional, light, evil, and wand-derived powers into Archmage magic. 211
Dream Weaver	374	Evolves into a Dream Weaver capable of mastering the subconscious sea, creating dream realms, and blurring dream and reality; his health and magic power rise sharply. 374

Background / History

Basil is a transmigrator from Earth who awakened in the body of Basil Granger, a descendant of a wizard who came to Britain with William the Conqueror and a distant relative of apothecary founder Hartog Dagworth Granger. His parents died during the First Wizarding War, and his grandmother—who raised him—died shortly before his memories returned, leaving him an orphan. 2

His Hogwarts acceptance letter triggered both the return of his Earth memories and the activation of his Golden Finger, a dysfunctional version of Hogwarts: Magic Awakened. While fleeing Fenrir Greyback, Basil discovered that the system could not fully operate under the magical world’s rules, but that he could materialize its central artifact: the black Grimoire. 2 3

Basil survived Greyback’s attack using his home’s protections and Plant Affinity, ultimately trapping the werewolf in Devil’s Snare. Greyback’s death granted Basil the Fenrir Wolf Echo, beginning his use of Echoes as a primary source of power. 4 5

At Hogwarts, Basil was sorted into Gryffindor despite hoping for Slytherin. His connection with the castle subsequently deepened until he regarded Hogwarts as an extension of himself, able to observe and manipulate access to much of its territory. 19 16

His travels later extended to the School for Good and Evil, where Excalibur’s response to him led students and Raphael to mistake him for King Arthur. There, he developed Fairy Tale Mage powers and formed the basis of the cross-world Witch Club. 102 107 189

Appearance

Basil is initially depicted as a golden-haired, blue-eyed youth, with golden eyes becoming a recurring feature of his appearance. His magic can visibly alter his body and presentation. 3 79

• Golden hair and blue eyes in his original wizard form. 3
• Golden eyes; later develops dragon scales beneath his skin when his Red Dragon blood reacts. 79
• His good aspect is golden-haired and fair-skinned, with restorative and life-nurturing magic. 189
• His evil twin aspect has black hair, snow-white skin, and an overtly sinister presence. 189
• His exceptional appearance and regal bearing frequently draw attention from students across multiple worlds. 72 101 237

Personality

Basil is resourceful, analytical, and intensely pragmatic. He treats magical knowledge, people, locations, and artifacts as data to be studied, often planning around Echo acquisition, Gem rewards, and long-term strategic advantages. He is also a self-described “hoarding squirrel” who stockpiles useful resources. 16 23

He is protective toward friends, particularly when they are threatened. He defends Harry and Ron from Fluffy, prioritizes Hermione’s safety during the troll incident, and later commits to helping Remus Lupin overcome lycanthropy. 31 53 178

Basil can also be manipulative and ruthless. He uses deception to manage others’ perceptions, erases Sirius Black’s suspicions with Finger Magic, and uses contracted knights and the Abyss of Sin against enemies. 5 116 186

Abilities & Skills

Grimoire and System Components

Basil’s Grimoire is a materialized, world-adapted game system that records his data, grants cards and Echoes, and uses Gems as a resource. 2 3

• Creates and stores Spell Cards, Summon Cards, Echoes, and other system-derived functions. 9 115
• Identifies data and family traits of people recognized as his friends. 23
• Uses Gems for purchases, card creation, resurrection, and cross-world functions. 13 16 115
• Its Adjacent World Travel component later gains a radar and the ability to retrieve lost components. 377

Echo Sorcery

Echoes grant Basil traits, spells, and access to abilities associated with individuals or beings he has befriended or defeated.

• Fenrir Wolf Echo — Grants health conversion, werewolf transformation, and an exceptionally large life pool. 5 32
• Complete Refinement — Refines the Fenrir Wolf Echo and opens eight spell-bonus slots, including the Silencing Charm and Horn-Growing Hex. 9
• Sorcery Doctor Echo — Obtained through Hermione; reduces spell-learning difficulty and protects Basil’s mind from both dark and white magic. 13
• Dark Magic Youth · Knight Commander — Lets him contract knights, borrow their power, transform into their appearance, and use their spells. 69
• Basil initially learns that he can equip a maximum of three Echoes. 32

Plant Affinity

Basil’s awakened family trait grants him an affinity with magical plants and plant-based defense. 3

• Senses Greyback’s approach through nearby plant life. 4
• Commands the enchanted redwood around his treehouse. 4
• Uses Devil’s Snare to restrain and capture Greyback. 4
• Can create cards from magical plants within Hogwarts’ greenhouses. 16

Wand Appearance and Finger Magic

Basil can keep his wand unmaterialized within his body and channel magic through his fingers. 12

• Casts spells discreetly without visibly holding a wand. 12
• Uses finger-casting to clean Ron’s cursed licorice wand and bind Neville. 12
• Later uses Finger Magic to erase Sirius Black’s suspicions. 116

Dragon Blood of Red Dragon

Basil possesses dormant Red Dragon blood inherited through his family line. 34

• Ignites it when confronting Fluffy, enhancing his body and combat capability. 32
• Produces draconic scales beneath his skin as his magic reacts to threats against Hogwarts. 79
• Supports powerful reflexes and physical combat ability. 102
• His later magic manifests visions and transformations involving a giant red dragon. 107

Archmage Magic and Silver Fire

Basil becomes a true Archmage after Silver Fire unifies his various magical systems. 211

• Combines spirituality, emotional magic, light power, evil power, and Wand Appearance power into a self-renewing cycle. 211
• Possesses effectively limitless survivability while remembered by another person. 211
• Explains that an Archmage’s strong sense of self can subdue curses such as lycanthropy. 179

Dream Weaver Powers

As a Dream Weaver, Basil controls dream-related spaces and integrates dream and reality. 374

• Creates and develops the Dream Sea, Dream Kingdom, and Abyss of Sin. 377
• Imprisons Laurent in the nightmare-based Abyss of Sin. 186
• Uses dream access to enter Narcissa Malfoy’s dream. 116
• Can exist through his paired good-and-evil aspects; destroying their bodies and souls does not permanently kill him while their connection remains. 189

Healing and Curse Manipulation

Basil develops advanced healing and transformative magic.

• Masters ancient water magic in the Black Lake and gains a powerful healing spell. 165
• Understands lycanthropy as a curse in which wolf nature overwhelms human nature. 179
• Creates a spell intended to suppress and control the wolf nature within werewolves, offering a solution for Lupin’s condition. 179
• Uses vampire venom as a sedative, anesthetic, strengthening agent, and potential Wolfsbane Potion ingredient. 186

Magnetic Field Power

Basil demonstrates magic described as magnetic-field-based atomic rearrangement. 237

• Repairs a damaged Hogwarts floor without leaving any trace. 237
• His passive magnetic field obstructs the Sorting Hat’s attempt to access his thoughts until he deliberately suppresses it. 237

Parseltongue and Enhanced Senses

• Reveals himself as a Parselmouth during a club gathering. 116
• Possesses enhanced perception through True Sight, improving his general senses and ability to discern lies. 45
• Has 360-degree vision through his Golden Eyes, making some sensory-enhancement spells unnecessary to him. 180

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Grimoire — Black system book bound to Basil as another version of himself. 2 3
• Fenrir Greyback’s wand — Found and activated after Greyback’s death. 7
• Excalibur — Responds to Basil and enables him to save Tedros from a Cyclops. 102
• Sword of Truth and Good — A weapon linked to positive emotional power; Basil can adjust its return proportion. 116
• Philosopher’s Stone — Can be retrieved and returned through his Hogwarts connection. 16
• Invisibility Cloak and Elder Wand cards — Created as summon cards with Gems. 115
• Edge of Dreams — Fashion-component item retrieved from the Dream Sea. 377

Relationships

• Hermione Granger — Friend, Echo source, frequent companion, and one of Basil’s most trusted magical peers; her Sorcery Doctor Echo improves his spell learning and mental resistance. 13 21 53
• Harry Potter — Close friend whom Basil protects against threats such as Fluffy; Harry also advocates for Basil’s poverty subsidy. 31 67
• Ron Weasley — Friend and Hogwarts companion; Ron first recognizes Basil as the reported killer of Fenrir Greyback. 12 23
• Fenrir Greyback — Werewolf attacker and Basil’s first major enemy; Basil captures and kills him, obtaining the Fenrir Wolf Echo. 2 4 5
• Albus Dumbledore — Watchful, uneasy mentor figure who recognizes Basil’s extraordinary potential and later suspects his unexplained rituals and powers. 31 198
• Tom Riddle / Young Voldemort — Magical mentor through whom Basil learns about spell characteristics, Killing Intent, and Archmages. 41 72
• Remus Lupin — Werewolf professor Basil promises to help by developing a means to suppress lycanthropy. 178 179
• Tedros — School for Good and Evil student who calls Basil “Father” after Basil saves him with Excalibur. 102
• Beatrix — School for Good and Evil associate whose Knight Card grants Basil her appearance and the Radiance talent. 109
• Sirius Black — Initially suspicious of Basil; Basil removes that suspicion with Finger Magic. 115 116

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fenrir Greyback Incident

Basil’s awakening begins when Fenrir Greyback hunts him outside his family home. Basil escapes into the protected cave, fights back through plant magic, captures Greyback, and gains the Fenrir Wolf Echo after Greyback’s death. 2 4 5

First Year at Hogwarts

Basil arrives at Hogwarts with Harry, Ron, and Hermione, is sorted into Gryffindor, and discovers that his system’s Hogwarts has merged with the physical castle. He becomes increasingly involved in the school’s hidden dangers while building friendships and collecting Echoes. 16 19 21 23

Emergence as an Archmage

Basil’s defenses against Fluffy draw Dumbledore’s attention, with Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel comparing his potential to the few known Archmages. Basil later confirms his Archmage status after awakening Silver Fire. 31 32 211

School for Good and Evil

During his cross-world travels, Basil is mistaken for King Arthur due to Excalibur’s choice and his exceptional aura. He develops Fairy Tale Mage powers, recruits allies into his club, and gains access to emotional magic. 102 107 109

Dream Kingdom and Dream Weaver Evolution

Basil develops the Dream Sea, Abyss of Sin, and Dream Kingdom while expanding his system components. His race ultimately changes to Dream Weaver, giving him authority over dreams and the boundary between dream and reality. 186 374 377

Return as Castelobruxo’s Representative

Basil later returns to Hogwarts as a Castelobruxo exchange student, makes a dramatic Great Hall entrance through a giant laurel tree, repairs the floor with magnetic-field power, and is sorted into Hufflepuff in that enrollment. 236 237