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A form? Sean, who was curious, did not show any doubt. He just answered casually, and then Barty Jr. respectfully described the scene to him.

According to Barty Jr.., on the night his father Barty Crouch was elected Minister for Magic, former Minister Fudge, though extremely reluctant, still handed over all of the minister's authority.

Aside from the Ministry of Magic's routine administrative duties, Fudge also took Old Barty to the Department of Mysteries, which seemed to be a necessary part of the handover of the ministerial position.

Barty Jr. Jr. deduced that it might be a secret message from the former minister's team that the Ministry of Magic was about to receive.

According to Old Barty's personal secretary, the handover point was located at the end of the corridor inside the Hall of Prophecy, behind a small door.

There was no room, no furniture, no safe, no key or anything like that; only a pale old witch sitting on a stool.

The secretary, who had already been secretly controlled by Barty Jr.., witnessed the first half of the event.

According to the description, a pale red mist emanated from various places at the end of the corridor. The mist twisted and reorganized in the air, and then turned into a semi-transparent form.

After that, the secretary was stopped from peeping, and what happened next is unknown.

"Master, the contents of that form are not very clear, and the terms recorded on it are unclear whether they refer to Magical Item or some kind of spell. I can only provide you with the terms."

"Judging from the position of each word, there seem to be ten words in total, but I only got three. They are listed from top to bottom like this..."

"I didn't see the first word, the second word is [Horcrux]"

"I didn't see the third to fifth words, the sixth word is [some blood], and I can't see the words after OF."

"I didn't see the seventh to ninth words either, and the tenth word at the bottom is [Blood Pact]."

Blood Pact?! Sean's pupils contracted sharply.

Barty Jr. continued reporting, "There should be more specific details following those words, but my people haven't figured them out yet. I'm far from having your extensive knowledge and powerful magic, so I can't understand the specific meaning of those words. Master, are you interested? If you need, I'll continue to follow up..."

Sean adjusted his position on the bed, then said in a tone that was both interested and nonchalant, "I do have some ideas... Heh, it seems the Ministry of Magic isn't all idiots... Barty, my friend, well done. Go, find an opportunity to get more information and then present it to me. However, your main task is to control your foolish father, so as not to jeopardize things."

"Yes, Master, I will obey your will!" Barty Jr. replied excitedly.

Disconnected from Barty Jr.., Sean let out a breath and lay down on the bed, the soft pillow enveloping the back of his head.

It's perfectly normal for Barty Jr. not to know about Horcrux and Blood Pact; to be precise, very few people in the Wizarding World know about these two things.

However, the Ministry of Magic also possesses information about these two items...

I just don't know how much the Ministry of Magic actually knows about Horcrux and Blood Pact.

What puzzled Sean the most was why the Blood Pact was listed alongside evil magic like Horcrux on the same secret list.

According to Sean's understanding, the Blood Pact should be a type of contract magic. The specific conditions for forming a Blood Pact are not yet clear, but two things are certain: first, the two parties must love each other, and second, each party must contribute their blood to fuse.

If the Blood Pact Artifact is not destroyed, the two parties who have formed the Blood Pact can never fight against each other, let alone harm each other.

Similar spells to the Blood Pact include the Unbreakable Vow and the Fidelius Charm.

The consequences of Unbreakable Vow are also very serious. The Weasley twins once tried to trick young Ron into making one, but they were beaten half to death by the Weasley couple.

The Fidelius Charm seems to have no negative effects. As long as the keeper is loyal enough, no amount of magic can reveal the keeper's secret. However, if the keeper is not loyal enough, the spell is useless and will not even backfire on the keeper.

These contract-based spells share a common characteristic: they all tend to be restrictive and defensive, and will not cause harm to bystanders other than the person under the spell.

However, the [Horcrux] is different; its creation method is extremely evil.

Therefore, Sean didn't quite understand why the [Horcrux] and [Blood Pact] would appear on the same form.

And as for the unknown [blood], Sean had no clue. In the Wizarding World, there are many things related to blood, but even Unicorn Blood is cursed upon those who consume it—a fact many wizards are well aware of.

Perhaps it was some kind of blood that was more terrifying or had a more powerful effect? Sean could only speculate.

After thinking for a long time, Sean felt that the form might contain noteworthy and sufficiently rare magic and magical materials.

If the numbers one through ten are arranged in a certain way, then the tenth one, [Blood Pact], might only represent the rarity of this magic.

The second-ranked [Horcrux] is clearly more terrifying and evil.

I wonder what the number one ranking, which is even above the Horcrux, is. Perhaps it's some kind of powerful and terrifying forbidden magic, or perhaps it's some kind of Magical Item that even wizards can't understand?

That's hard to say.

After imagining things for a while, Sean finally fell into a deep sleep. It would be good if he could understand this information, but not understanding it wouldn't have much impact on the current situation.

In the remainder of the summer vacation, the newly appointed Barty Crouch was implementing his new policies with great fanfare, although most wizards were unaware of any changes.

Meanwhile, Sean's newly renamed Wizard Mutual Aid Society has begun formal preparations.

The person in charge Remus Lupin, has been extremely busy lately, not only finding venues and hiring wizards, but also liaising with Sean's people.

Mr. Wallop's team is very professional, but they cannot contact the Wizarding World, so the message has to go through several links to accurately reach Lupin. Sean and his father, Allen, have been busy with this recently.

The busy and fulfilling summer vacation is passing by day by day. During this time, the Wallop Family went to Diagon Alley to buy supplies, and the Granger family and the Potter family, whom Sean had arranged to meet, also arrived on the same day.

During the process, something happened that both excited and worried the Wallop family.

Ayla was lively, cute, and had a sweet tongue. It didn't take long for her to win the hearts of others. Just as she was playing in Diagon Alley, holding Hermione's hand in one hand and Daisy's hand in the other, a little accident happened.

A young wizard who had just come out of the Gambol and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop accidentally dropped a Peruvian Smoke Bomb. The thing was stepped on by a pedestrian and exploded in the middle of Diagon Alley, with black smoke completely enveloping half a block.

Ayla and her two companions were at the epicenter of the explosion when Hermione discovered that her tightly clenched hand had suddenly vanished. Just as she was panicking, Sean, sensing something was wrong, rushed over.

Then he spotted his sister Ayla on the spire of the Gambol and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop.

The boy was completely bewildered, having no idea why he had suddenly found himself so high up. However, the little girl who had been riding the Cat-Leopard Pudding up the tree and hill was not frightened at all.

When Sean lifted her down, Ayla even hugged her brother's neck with great surprise. "Sean, do I have magic now?!"

Hermione and Daisy were terrified and apologized repeatedly to Sean and the Mr. and Mrs. Wallop.

"No, no, no, this has nothing to do with you. No need to apologize. However, it seems that Ayla can enroll in Hogwarts ..." Sean said.

Yes, Ayla clearly displayed her wizarding talent; she was startled by the Smoke Bomb and her magic activated instinctively.

When the adults who had rushed over heard the news, James, resting his chin on his hand, looked Ayla up and down. "That's right, obvious Magic Talent. Harry showed it when he was five or six, didn't he, darling?"

Lily nodded. "He went to steal the Flying Broomstick you locked in the warehouse, and his own magic unlocked the lock."

James laughed and patted Mr. Wallop on the shoulder, "Congratulations, Mr. Wallop, your family is about to produce another wizard, and I dare say I'll interrupt you, Ayla must have had a very smooth learning process of Apparition —and she wasn't afraid of such a high place, she'll definitely be very good at Quidditch in the future!"

"A wizard..." The Mr. and Mrs. Wallop were dumbfounded.

After the little incident, Mr. Wallop invited the Granger family and Potter family for a barbecue in the spacious yard.

Beside the oven, Sirius was clumsily fiddling with a flintlock pistol. "Oh, like this... wait, where's the fire? Good heavens, can't I really have a Incendio?"

James, holding a lamb chop, nudged his friend. "Hey, don't be silly. This area only has Sean. If we use magic, the Ministry of Magic will notify us immediately. Even though we used it, the review process will still have to go through. I don't want to have my mood ruined by a trial letter."

"A trial letter?" Mr. Wallop asked in confusion.

"Oh yes, a talking letter. The one speaking is Mrs. Yanna Calle from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Let me put it this way, I don't get along with that lady very well—mainly because I accidentally knocked her husband off his Flying Broomstick during the last Quidditch Match the department held."

"It... crashed into something?"

Sirius finally mastered the musket, and as he excitedly spit fire, he interjected, "That guy tried to steal the Golden Snitch, but James shook him off, and then he accidentally ran into James's broom tail. Ugh, he broke both his arms in a comminuted fracture, and since the medical staff at St. Mungo's's were having a party at the vampire manor that day, he could only wail in the emergency room for five hours."

It took Mr. Wallop quite a while to process what he had just said. He looked at Sean and received a look from his son that said, "That's what wizards are like."

Turning to look at the center of the garden, Ayla was pulling Hermione and Daisy to throw Wonderous Water Flowers Fireworks into the swimming pool, where all sorts of fireworks were flying around on the clear water.

"My little daughter is going to become a wizard too..." Mr. Wallop sighed wistfully.

Ayla saw her father and waved happily, "Dad! I'm sorry, I made the pool water dirty!"

"It's okay, as long as you're happy, go ahead and do whatever you want." Allen immediately looked up and gave his daughter a doting smile.

Sigh... I need to figure out a way to become a Hogwarts School Governor!

Summer vacation has come to an end, and on the last day, Sean once again boarded the Hogwarts Express (this is uncertain).

This trip was free of Azkaban prisoners and Dementor patrolling the train; they arrived at Hogwarts peacefully.

The Great Hall was brightly decorated, and Dumbledore, who hadn't been heard from for the entire summer, made his usual appearance. In his welcoming speech, Sean activated his system.

I'll try my luck in the lottery when school starts.

Because he had participated in the Lottery Draw several times before, Sean didn't accumulate many points this time, but if he drew all the points at once, he would still have quite a few chances.

Looking at Dumbledore, who was welcoming the students back, Sean took a deep breath.

"System, Lottery Draw. Ten consecutive draws first!"

After a rudimentary blue light effect.

You have obtained the Fizzing Whizbees.

You have acquired the Color-Changing Cloak.

You have received Magical Fireworks Gift Pack.

After a 10-pull, the blue light flashed twice, and I only got two blue items.

Centaur Divination Set (Blue): Consumable item. When used, it grants Centaur insights during horoscope Divination.

Forbidden Forest Werewolf Howl (Blue): Trinket. When equipped, you have a deadly attraction to Werewolf in the Forbidden Forest.

Sean's lips twitched. What use were these two things? He didn't know how to Divination at all, and the Centaur's insights could be accurately described in one word: riddle.

The Forbidden Forest Werewolf Howl had no effect, but they did give Sean some information: there were indeed Werewolf in the Forbidden Forest...

"Ten more pulls!"

A purple light began to flash.

Sean's eyes lit up. He got a purple item in his 20-pull this time. Looks like his luck is good today!

Amidst a pile of snacks and props, a purple object is quietly glowing.

Finite Incantatem (Purple): Consumable item, 2/2 uses. After using this item, all continuous spells within a 3-meter radius of the user are nullified (including spells cast on the user). (Does not affect Magical Grounds limitations).

Nice one!

Sean's eyes lit up. Although it wasn't the Finite Incantatem " spell, this kind of instant item was still very useful.

Whether it's Hypnosis Charm or Imperius Curse that can subtly influence people, or a restrictive spell like the Protego Diabolica, Sean can instantly eliminate the effects of those spells, making him truly both offensive and defensive.

Aside from the fact that the number of uses was indeed a little less and the range was slightly smaller, the two uses were indeed a little less.

Today was truly a lucky day! Excited, Sean immediately invested all of his remaining 300-plus points into the Lottery Draw.

This time, the system did not disappoint him; two golden lights shone forth!