Forging the Blood Pact, Ice and Fire Intertwined!

After the war ended, Barty Crouch Sr. returned to the Ministry of Magic and, in its name, announced to the British wizarding world that Voldemort was dead, the Death Eaters had been destroyed, and peace had returned to the British wizarding world!

That day, the entire British wizarding world was filled with laughter and celebration. People stepped out of their homes and into the streets to celebrate the victory, while Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village—the largest and second-largest wizarding gathering places in the British wizarding world—were both packed to the brim.

What was more, after learning of the crucial role Weasley's Armory's weapons had played in the war, even more wizards flooded into Weasley's Armory in Diagon Alley and its Hogsmeade Village branch. Fred and George consequently made a fortune.

Meanwhile, in Hogwarts Castle.

Linley and Irina had gathered together. Both wore relaxed expressions, but neither of them let their guard down. Instead, they took advantage of the war's end to conduct a postwar review.

"I don't know if you noticed, Irina, but when we first joined forces to attack Voldemort, my flames and your ice unconsciously canceled each other out. Their power was weakened by that unconscious cancellation as well."

That was what Linley said.

Irina looked rather troubled. Her lovely brows furrowed slightly as she said softly, "But what can we do about it? Heat transfer is a concept in physics. When cold and heat meet, heat continuously flows from the hotter side to the colder side until the two reach equilibrium."

"Even if we consciously suppress the power of our ice or flames and keep our strength from affecting the other, this principle of physics is something even magic cannot defy."

Irina shook her head as she spoke.

"A conflict between physics and magic, causing needless harm