Hugo and Albus have been close friends since childhood, and now they have decided to share the same dormitory - just like they did in Hogwarts. After completing the registration procedures, Potter family sent the children to their respective dormitories.
In Albus's room, Harry had a private conversation between father and son.
"Albus, I know you have questions in your mind as to why I insist on you becoming a magic researcher instead of following my footsteps and becoming a battle mage."
Albus nodded.
"This is all because of your grandfather, James. Over the years, our family has been trying to accumulate enough Arcane Points to Resurrection him. Unfortunately, the amount required is too huge."
Albus frowned after hearing this and asked, "So, how do those people in the news who have successfully Resurrection their relatives get enough points?"
When Harry heard this question, he looked at his wife first. After Ginny nodded, he explained, "Okay, let me tell you a secret. None of those people really saved enough Arcane Points for Resurrection on their own.
"The reason why they were given this opportunity is because the empire needs to show the world that it has this ability, so a few people were randomly selected as propaganda models."
Of course, this is also to enhance Arcane Archon's prestige and consolidate his control over the empire, but this should not be known to him yet - Harry secretly added in his heart.
Harry sighed deeply. "The cruel reality is that in the eyes of most scholar mages, battle mages are just reckless men who can only use brute force. Because we only learn how to use magic, but have never participated in the creation and innovation of magic.
"And Arcane Archon strongly encourages magic innovation and in-depth research, which makes scholar mages have a higher status than battle mages, and it is easier for them to obtain Arcane Points through research, development or discovery. The only way for battle mages to quickly accumulate Arcane Points is to invent new spells, but as I said, the training we receive is how to use magic and skills to the extreme, rather than innovation."
"This is so unfair!" Albas said, "Most battle mages can easily defeat scholar mages in magic duels."
Harry looked at his son and sighed in his heart at his youth and innocence. Although his words may be true for some low-level scholar-mages, the strength of those truly powerful scholar-mages is terrifying.
Because of their profound understanding of magic, these scholar mages are the true backbone of the empire. What's more, they will also study the dueling skills of battle mages to improve their own strength.
Harry patted his son on the head and said, "Don't worry about other things, concentrate on your studies, and strive to graduate with the best grades. By then, with your grandmother's influence, you can choose any tower for internship. I hope that one day, you can also become the master of a tower."
After settling his son, Harry left with his wife.
"I don't think we should put so much pressure on him," Ginny said.
"I understand, but we don't have much choice." After saying that, Harry fell into deep thought, remembering a conversation he had with his mother Lily not long ago.
--Scene change--
Harry is having dinner with his mother Lily. Time seems to have left no trace on her body. Her appearance has not changed at all in the past thirty-five years.
"What happened? You look more tired than usual?" Harry asked.
"My latest experiment failed. Despite my best efforts, no one other than me has been able to successfully control 'Love Magic' in the past few decades."
"Will the Empire reduce your research funding because of this?" Harry asked.
"That's not true. In fact, as long as I am the only one who can use that kind of magic, I will be of irreplaceable value to Arcane Archon."
"Then why are you so eager to train another person who can use Love Magic?" Harry frowned in confusion.
Lily paused for a moment, picked up the wine glass and took a sip. "I think there is no point in hiding it from you now. I strongly suspect that Arcane Archon has been deliberately suppressing the amount of Arcane Points I can gain from my research results. Recently, he has repeatedly belittled or denied my results on the grounds that 'no one can copy Love Magic'."
"Why would he do this? As far as I know, he has always been generous - especially to the tower masters."
Lily gently shook the wine glass and replied, "If my guess is correct, this should be related to Severus."
"Professor Snape? What does this have to do with him?"
However, Lily didn't answer this time. Harry's thoughts whirled and he immediately said:
"You mean, Arcane Archon is deliberately delaying your father, Resurrection, in order to give Professor Snape a chance to be with you?"
This idea sounds ridiculous, but Harry knows Snape's feelings for his mother. In the past few decades, Snape has frequently appeared in their lives and spent a lot of time with them.
"Why did he (the Archon) do this?" Harry was confused.
"Severus is one of the most powerful and influential tower masters in the empire. He has made great achievements in the field of Potions in the past few decades. In addition, he is an early supporter of Arcane Archon, so it is normal for him to be favored."
"Have you talked to him?"
"I questioned him face to face, and he... admitted it." Lily finished his answer and took another sip of wine.
"Then what are you going to do?" Harry asked. As an adult, his perspective on things is different. He can feel that over the years, his mother has also developed some feelings for Snape. However, because of considering him (Harry) and her insistence on the identity of her deceased wife, she is so eager to reorganize the family.
--Scene change--
Back to the present, Harry had regained his composure when he walked out of the dormitory. But he noticed that his other son, James, was unusually silent.
"James, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I'm just wondering if it's possible for me to be admitted to 'Bones Academy of Advanced Magic and Wizardry'."
The family suddenly became quiet until Lisa·Potter spoke, "Only based on your grades and magic talent? Keep dreaming."
Ginny immediately scolded his daughter, and then said to his son, "Don't listen to your sister's nonsense. Grades and magic talent are not the only criteria for admission. Look at your uncle Ron. He entered Military Strategy Department based on his talent at Wizard Chess, and it was only later that he was found to have the potential to become a wizard knight.
"When you graduate from Hogwarts, we will fund a potential test for you to see if you have the hidden talent that will allow you to enter that college. If all else fails, your grandmother can still use her connections to get you in."
James nodded, but was not happy. He knew how those who relied on connections would be looked upon.
Harry patted his shoulder and comforted, "There are many other magic universities to choose from. Even if you can't get into this one, it doesn't mean you can't succeed in life."