Ch. 917A Year to Learn 300 Charms!

Anton explained that magic could draw on each wizard’s individual personality and told Draco, Harry, and Hermione to learn one new spell a day. He challenged Harry to broaden his spellwork and left the trio preparing for a demanding broomstick exercise the next day.

  • Anton praised Neville’s resilience and tenacity, recalling how Neville had defeated four American Aurors and sent Voldemort flying.
  • Anton told Draco, Harry, and Hermione that they could develop their magic by embracing their own personalities rather than relying on talent.
  • Anton assigned Draco, Harry, and Hermione a goal of learning one spell a day, aiming for at least 300 spells in a year.
  • Anton warned Harry that his uncontrollable Disarming Charm could endanger people and recommended spells such as the Full Body-Bind Curse and the Imprisonment Charm.
  • Anton told the trio to bring their Flying Broomsticks the next day to practice casting Sectumsempra at high speed, leaving Hermione anxious about flying.

Ch. 918The Top 100 Tournament opens for registration

The Top 100 Tournament opened registration, requiring entrants to be under eighteen and able to cast Arrow Deflection. As students reacted to the announcement, Lockhart gathered professors’ writings for a book about the spell, and Anton began revising the manuscript.

  • The Daily Prophet announced that tournament registration was open and that eligible wizards had to be under eighteen and master Arrow Deflection.
  • Draco Malfoy smugly recalled that he had proposed requiring entrants to register at their country’s Ministry of Magic.
  • Professor Lockhart asked Anton to review and expand his Arrow Deflection manuscript for a book aimed at the tournament’s hopeful entrants.
  • Professor Snape brought Lockhart his contribution, and he and Professor Sirius argued over whose understanding of Arrow Deflection was superior.
  • Anton continued revising the manuscript and adding material based on his magical theories.

Ch. 919Cockatrice

Anton explained the difference between Basilisks and cockatrices while Cabin discussed the dangers of the Top 100 Tournament. He revealed that he had brought a cockatrice to the hall, leaving everyone panicked as the cloth covering its eyes began to slip.

  • Cabin members and their friends debated how to plan the Top 100 Tournament, and Hermione recalled a cockatrice accident at the 1792 Triwizard Tournament.
  • Anton explained that Herpo the Foul bred Basilisks while Alchemists bred cockatrices, describing the cockatrice's growth, habits, and weakness to a rooster's crow.
  • Anton revealed a large jar in the hall and summoned its lid, then announced that he had brought a cockatrice.
  • The cockatrice poked its rooster's head out of the jar with a rag tied over its eyes, and the students screamed as Ron warned that the cloth was about to fall off.

Ch. 920On a Certain Level, It Was Absurdly Powerful

Anton’s prank with a Boggart disguised as a Cockatrice sent the young wizards into a panic, while he watched from hiding. After the creature nearly injured Draco and Crabbe, Anton sealed it back in its vat and considered using it as a tournament challenge.

  • The students cast Bone Shield as the Cockatrice climbed out of the vat, while Crabbe froze and Draco rushed to protect him.
  • Hermione hid the Cockatrice’s gaze with mist and drove it back, then Harry and Ron pulled Draco and Crabbe away as Ron’s amplified rooster crow failed to stop it.
  • Crabbe carried Draco off the balcony but broke his own leg in the landing, while Harry called for his broom and the others fled.
  • Anton revealed that the monster was a Boggart and joked with Hannah, George, and Fred about how well the prank had worked.
  • Anton cast Monster Sealing to return the Boggart to the vat, George covered it with the lid, and the group noted Crabbe’s injury could be treated with Potions.

Ch. 921Hurry Up, Fight! (4k)

Anton attended the heated debate over whether the Top 100 Tournament should be held at the Ministry’s proposed Azkaban Island or at Hogwarts, while watching the political tension build. He chose to support Dumbledore and observed Fudge’s emotions and magical power nearing an eruption.

  • The tournament committee argued over the venue as Fudge championed Azkaban Island and Dumbledore insisted on Hogwarts.
  • Anton lounged through the dispute while several attendees argued passionately, and two wizards drew their wands.
  • Anton discovered Fiennes watching the debate with popcorn and learned that he had become Chief Warlock of the Hermit's Wisdom Society after its previous leader died.
  • Anton told Fiennes he would stand with Dumbledore, while leaving Fudge to fight for his own political interests.
  • Anton recalled teaching Fudge the Bone Shield spell and watched the Minister’s magical power surge as his agitation grew.

Ch. 922A Gentle Push (Please Vote for Monthly Tickets) (4k)

Anton studied how Gray Magic connected people’s thoughts to the world and realized that forgetting someone could prevent their Horcruxes from restoring them. He subtly influenced the Ministry meeting, where Dumbledore demanded a decision on the Top 100 Tournament and Anton proposed splitting its events between the Ministry and Hogwarts while suggesting dangerously deadly attractions.

  • Anton explained to Fiennes that Dark Green Cracks appeared through interactions between people and the world, then discussed how erasing every trace of Voldemort could prevent his Horcruxes from bringing him back.
  • Anton used the Wand without a core to conceal their conversation and gently influenced the Gray Magic in the Conference Room.
  • Dumbledore silenced the arguing wizards and demanded they decide where to hold the Top 100 Tournament.
  • Dumbledore stopped Anton from leaving and asked for his opinion, so Anton suggested canceling the tournament if nobody could agree.
  • Anton proposed dividing the events between the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts and adding dangerous Fantastic Beasts, Muggle Cannons, and Bombers to the competition.

Ch. 923A Teacher for All Ages

Anton explained his vision for the Top 100 Tournament, presenting it as a way to explore his Magical Theory and help wizards respond to a changing world. He outlined its two competition formats and left the conference room with the leaders beginning to recognize his sincere desire to share magic.

  • Anton said the New York explosion had inspired him to create a tournament that would let wizards experience how they could respond to Muggle weapons.
  • Anton described the tournament as a way to introduce his Path of Magic and promote Wizards as Gods and the Nighttime Magical Technology Training School.
  • Anton announced that Editor Lockhart was arranging to distribute Wizards as Gods and was preparing The Big Shots Teach You the Arrow Deflection Charm with contributions from Professors, Gellert Grindelwald, and Voldemort.
  • Anton said the individual events would explore powers of the mind, including love, hatred, fear, desire, and resilience.
  • Anton explained that the tournament would have mandatory elimination rounds and a points competition for contestants with different strengths.
  • The attendees listened as Anton spoke about magic, and they began to recognize his sincerity and passion for sharing magical knowledge.

Ch. 924Clear Cognition Potion

Anton described the first qualifying trial for the upcoming competition, while Professor Snape taught a Clear Cognition Potion designed to help resist outside influence. The chapter left Anton studying Snape’s potion research through Draco’s notes.

  • Anton explained that competitors would need to master the Arrow Deflection Charm and hinted that the first trial would test it under challenging conditions.
  • Anton left the Ministry of Magic, leaving Minister Fudge and Dumbledore to handle their disagreement over the competition.
  • Snape berated Harry over his failed flobberworm potion, but Harry’s outburst about hating flobberworms made Snape briefly recall Lily.
  • Snape introduced the Clear Cognition Potion, explaining that it could help resist possession, Love Potions, and foreign influences on the soul.
  • Anton read Draco’s notes and studied Snape’s potion recipe to understand how Snape had applied Patronus Charm theory.

Ch. 925In the Hollow by the Animal Paddock

Anton taught Draco, Hermione, and their friends the Guardian Knight Charm, explaining that it drew power from longing for someone to protect them. The students began practicing the spell under his guidance.

  • Snape kept Harry after class to brew the Clear Cognition Potion, leaving Draco and Hermione with Anton for lessons.
  • Draco, Hermione, and their friends settled into new routines, while Neville, Ron, and Goyle became close friends and Goyle devoted himself to feeding the weaker animals.
  • Anton summoned two towering knights with the Guardian Knight Charm and explained that the spell had been invented by Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald.
  • Anton taught the students to summon the knights by longing for a protector and coached them on their gestures, pronunciation, and emotions.
  • The students eagerly began practicing the Guardian Knight Charm.

Ch. 926Magic Isn't What You Think It Is

Ron successfully cast the Guardian Knight Charm at Animal Paddock Hollow, creating two statues shaped like George and Fred, though they did not move. Anton explained that sustained magic was powered by thoughts, memories, emotions, and will, then led the group toward more practice.

  • Ron remembered his family's warmth as he cast the Guardian Knight Charm, and two enormous statues resembling George and Fred formed from earth and plants.
  • George and Fred joked that Ron had called them to charge, while the statues stayed still and the gathered onlookers laughed.
  • Anton congratulated Ron for being the first at Animal Paddock Hollow to cast a spell successfully and told him to focus on the image he had imagined.
  • Hermione asked whether the Guardian Knights needed a continuous supply of Magical Power, and Anton explained that Transfigured Creation was sustained by the caster's mind rather than a measurable substance.
  • Anton described how memories, emotions, and will could sustain magic, and encouraged the group to explore and master their inner power as they continued practicing the charm.

Ch. 927Fruit Juice Wine (Third Update, Asking for Monthly Tickets)

Anton taught Harry and his friends the Guardian Knight Charm, then discovered that Harry’s memories of a drink at Grimmauld Place had been altered and that Voldemort’s soul fragment inside him was unusually active. After Harry successfully summoned a Soil knight, Anton decided to teach him more about the mind and how to protect himself.

  • Anton sent Harry and his friends to practice the Guardian Knight Charm alone, then gave Harry extra help with the spell.
  • As Harry practiced, memories of his parents’ deaths caused him pain, and Anton sensed Voldemort’s soul fragment stirring within him.
  • Anton used the Goblin’s Eye spell to view Harry’s memory of Sirius preparing fruit juice, and saw Barty Crouch Jr. disguise himself and use memory and confusion spells to hide a potion made by Bella and Kreacher.
  • Anton examined Harry and found no other obvious problem, but saw signs that Fate was influencing his soul.
  • Harry summoned a towering Soil knight, and Anton offered to teach him about the mind and how the Guardian Knight Charm differed from the Patronus Charm.

Ch. 928I've Always Wanted to Try Something Like This

Anton reflected on Cabin’s members and other young wizards reaching the level of powerful professors, then investigated how shared magical knowledge shaped spells through the Collective Consciousness. After seeing the students’ Guardian Knight Charms influence and merge with one another, he used Gray Magic to cast Faithful Guardian.

  • Anton anticipated that the Top 100 Tournament would give the young wizards a stage to demonstrate their strength.
  • Anton studied Lily Evans’s notes and considered how spell knowledge spread through the Collective Consciousness.
  • Anton watched the students’ distinct Guardian Knight Charms add their own magical imprints to a shared river of consciousness.
  • Anton realized that the charms influenced and gradually merged with one another, potentially growing closer to a miracle through generations of wizards.
  • Anton used his coreless wand and Gray Magic to cast Faithful Guardian, releasing a radiant, starlit rainbow.

Ch. 929Dumbledore Was Stunned: I Was Only Gone for a Little While!

After a meeting about the Top 100 Tournament, Dumbledore discovered that Anton had used a nearly undetectable spell to move Hogwarts on the shoulders of a colossal guardian giant. Dumbledore stopped the giant before it reached Azkaban Island and learned Anton had been influenced by Dumbledore’s will through the Collective Consciousness.

  • Dumbledore, Lupin, and Arthur visited the Ministry’s space gate after the tournament meeting, where Dumbledore discussed the possibility of relocating British Ministry departments to Azkaban Island.
  • Dumbledore returned to Hogwarts, sensed an unusual change, and flew with Fawkes to investigate Anton casting a spell near the Forbidden Forest.
  • Dumbledore discovered a colossal giant carrying Hogwarts, the Black Lake, and the Forbidden Forest toward the sea, leaving a vast pit where the school had stood.
  • Dumbledore used his magic to prevent the giant’s waves from flooding coastal cities, while Lupin and Arthur watched the scene through the space gate.
  • Dumbledore flew to Anton and stopped him before the giant reached Azkaban Island; Anton explained that he had sensed Dumbledore’s will through the Collective Consciousness and used it to guide the spell.

Ch. 930In Praise of Anthony Weasley!

Prime Minister Jim Hack summoned Cornelius Fudge after learning that a giant was carrying Hogwarts toward the North Sea. Fudge revealed the movement was tied to a Top 100 Tournament and offered Jim a chance to enter the Wizarding World, while preparing to deal with the giant.

  • Jim Hack contacted Cornelius Fudge and reported that satellites had captured Hogwarts moving on a giant's back through Aberdeen toward the North Sea.
  • Fudge examined photographs showing the giant in the North Sea near Azkaban and recognized the Forbidden Forest on its shoulders.
  • Fudge claimed Hogwarts's movement was a small adjustment for the Top 100 Tournament, but Jim pressed him for details.
  • Fudge offered to ask the Order of Merlin and the Department of Mysteries to recommend Jim for the tournament, and Jim eagerly accepted.
  • Fudge left to address the giant, praising Anthony Weasley, and Jim repeated the praise despite not knowing who Anthony was.

Ch. 931The Sorting Hat: Azkaban Academy

After Hogwarts was carried above the North Sea by a giant stone knight, its professors and students explored the transformed grounds while Dumbledore organized plans for the changes. Anton and his friends celebrated their idea to turn their remote school into Azkaban Academy, leaving their growing group excited about its future.

  • McGonagall and the other professors marveled at Hogwarts floating above the sea, while Snape warned Anton that the move could expose the school.
  • Dumbledore reassured Anton that Hogwarts' Protective Magic would obscure the school from Muggles, gave students the morning off, and assigned professors to inspect the changed grounds and creatures.
  • Dumbledore explained that the Guardian Knight Charm could carry Hogwarts elsewhere or into battle, and Anton recognized his contribution to the school's protection.
  • Hermione proposed holding Anton's night school on Azkaban, and Hannah and George suggested allowing students to attend in person with a modified Portkey helmet.
  • Anna proposed the name Azkaban Academy, and the group voted for it, defeating Anton's preference and celebrating with Butterbeer.
  • Anton laughed with his friends and joked that he would make them professors as the Cabin welcomed more members and embraced its new name.

Ch. 932Changes

Dumbledore supported opening Hogwarts to the wider wizarding world and joining the Ministry to host the Top 100 Tournament. Half a year later, Azkaban Academy had grown into a school and teaching hub, where Harry and other student professors taught their final lessons before Christmas.

  • Dumbledore argued that Hogwarts should become more open and welcomed the idea of a joint Top 100 Tournament with the Ministry of Magic.
  • Neville and Percy went to seek Minister Fudge's approval for establishing Azkaban Academy on Azkaban Island.
  • Azkaban Academy grew from a night school into a small castle with classrooms, a shop, and a magical learning space accessed through enchanted hats.
  • Young wizards used the academy's games to practice spells and found that repeated practice helped them cast those spells in the real world.
  • Harry taught Defense Against the Dark Arts, while Goyle taught two students how to interpret images in a Crystal Ball.

Ch. 933The Top 100 Tournament Begins

The Top 100 Tournament opened on Azkaban Island, with wizards and Muggles—including the British Prime Minister—gathering to watch. After Anton introduced the Dursleys to Prime Minister Jim Hack, Editor Lockhart announced the tournament’s start amid fireworks.

  • Anton left the tournament’s organization to the Ministry of Magic and the school, while Bella’s sponsorship supplies and House-elves went to his warehouse and Dobby’s care.
  • More than ten thousand young wizards arrived at Azkaban Island for the opening ceremony, including qualified Percy, while Fane was barred for being over the age limit.
  • Petunia and Vernon attended to support Dudley and discovered that Prime Minister Jim Hack was among the guests.
  • Anton introduced Vernon and Petunia to Jim Hack, and Vernon explained that Petunia had wizarding blood while she demonstrated a nonmagical imitation wand.
  • Lockhart announced that the Top 100 Tournament had begun, and fireworks filled the sky.

Ch. 934Tom Had Once Captivated Countless Rich Women

The Top 100 Tournament opened with spectacular spell-infused fireworks, while Cabin members used the event to promote their projects. Tom Riddle arrived with the Death Eaters, and Anthony recognized him as Voldemort despite his lost memories; Anthony anticipated that the encounter would become exciting.

  • George and Fred launched their magical fireworks display, impressing Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and the tournament crowd.
  • Anthony described how Cabin members planned to use the tournament to test projects, promote products, broadcast the event, and gain experience.
  • A Magic Mirror broadcast the fireworks to Aurors in France, who spotted a Dark Mark appearing over Azkaban Island.
  • Tom Riddle arrived at the tournament with the Death Eaters, and Anthony recognized Bella among them.
  • Tom told Anthony that he had lost most of his memories as the price of returning to his peak, but Anthony identified him as the original Voldemort and wondered about the memories he had lost.

Ch. 935I Really Didn't Think That Much About It

Dumbledore learned that Tom Riddle had returned in his youthful form despite the destruction of his younger Horcruxes, and he and Grindelwald concluded that Tom must have found another way back. With Voldemort allowed to compete in the Top 100 Tournament, Lockhart announced the first trial, then gave Anton’s practical obstacle course an elaborate historical interpretation.

  • Dumbledore confronted Grindelwald after recognizing the young Tom Riddle and learned that Grindelwald had only foreseen the disappearance of futures involving Tom’s youthful Horcruxes.
  • Grindelwald said Tom had destroyed his early Horcruxes but that his later Horcruxes and return were beyond his sight, while Dumbledore planned to kill Tom again and warn him about Harry’s soul fragment.
  • Dumbledore could not refuse Voldemort’s request to enter the tournament, so Voldemort joined Dumbledore and Grindelwald beside Anton as Lockhart resumed hosting.
  • Lockhart announced that 3,625 young wizards had qualified and that contestants would travel by boat from the Ministry of Magic’s Level Eight to Azkaban Island in randomly assigned groups of four.
  • Lockhart described the boat trial as a tribute to Hogwarts’ founders and the school’s history, while Anton realized that Lockhart had invented deep meaning for a trial he had designed simply for fun.

Ch. 937Spellcasting Close to Instinct

The young wizards began the first competition event, defending themselves from fast Platypus Puffskeins as their boats traveled toward Azkaban Island. Anton noticed Harry’s instinctive spellcasting and transformed into a Platypus Puffskein to investigate the competitors.

  • Lockhart brought the contestants to the North Sea and explained that they had to use the Arrow Deflection Charm to fend off Platypus Puffskeins while staying in their boats.
  • Percy nearly got struck by a leaping Platypus Puffskein, but Hermione pulled him out of its path.
  • Harry caught a Platypus Puffskein with his hand before Lockhart announced that catching one meant disqualification.
  • The conch sounded, and the boats began moving toward Azkaban Island as the creatures leaped at the contestants.
  • Anna and Anton discussed how Harry’s reflexes suggested a form of spellcasting tied to combat instinct.
  • Anton fell from the ship, transformed into a Platypus Puffskein, and swam toward the competitors’ boats.
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