Draco gazed at the smiles of Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy, and happiness welled up in his heart.
Beyond that, he also felt warmth surrounding his whole body.
That warmth came from the fireplace flames formed by the "glory" Wand-Lighting Charm.
He could not help feeling a little dazed, as if he had crossed the long river of time and returned to an even more distant past.
It had been a relatively unusual break between classes. With the help of the special Wand-Lighting Charm Vizet had cast, he had felt what "glory" was, and realized just how ridiculous the things he had done in the past had truly been.
It was also from that moment on that he had realized what "glory" he ought to pursue, and so resolved to change.
He was very grateful for the inspiration Vizet had brought him, and he was also glad he had chosen to change back then. Only because of that did he have the self he was now—a self who could make his parents smile.
Because he had chosen to change, he no longer wasted his days, and could spend every day in utter fulfillment.
Filled at the same time with happiness, warmth, and fulfillment, Draco realized one thing—this moment was already the best time to cross beyond "Animal Instinct."
Expecto Patronum!
The instant he cast the Patronus Charm with his soul, everything around him vanished. As far as the eye could see, there was only bright Silver Light.
The Silver Light spread rapidly outward. Not only did it fill everything within his sight, it continued spreading farther...
Draco realized something. As he returned to human form, his consciousness also returned to reality, and he saw the Corporeal Patronus hovering in midair. It was none other than his Hoggs Patronus.
Facing his