A magical journey that begins at Hogwarts

If he were to play all his cards now, he could barely escape from the Dark Lord in his prime, but three years later, he would be confident enough to face Voldemort head-on and not be defeated.

Even if Voldemort were truly determined to kill him, he could still hide in Gaius Castle. Not only Voldemort, but even if his ancestor Salazar Slytherin were resurrected, he wouldn't be able to break into his house.

Even if something unexpected happens, he still has a resurrection potion; it's like a second life.

Thinking this way, he felt much better. Since the situation wasn't too dire, he didn't need to put all his magic points into magic power. Improving both software and hardware simultaneously was the key.

"System, open the store interface."

With 1000 magic points, you can try buying something.

[Magic category:

@Skywalker (100 magic points, flight speed depends on individual skill); @Eye of the Underworld (1000 magic points, sees through disguise and soul); @Out-of-Body Experience (300 magic points); @Seraphim's Shield (500 magic points, all-around three-dimensional defense); @Death Curse (300 magic points)

Materials:

@深海章鱼的触须（5魔法点）；@海藻（1魔法点）；@火元素水晶（200魔法点）；@八眼巨蛛的毒液（10魔法点）；@重银（200魔法点）】

[Item category:

@Razo Mask (2500 Magic Points, the wearer can summon the Shadow Legion Blades; note: collecting ten masks allows control of the Shadow Kingdom); @Veritable Potion (70 Magic Points); @Fire Arrow (50 Magic Points); @Tiger Talisman (1000 Magic Points, balances Yin and Yang); @Big Bowl of Instant Noodles (5 Magic Points, definitely too much for one person)

"The Eye of the Tiger, or the Tiger Talisman?" Aaron clicked his tongue, and after much deliberation, he chose the Tiger Talisman.

The Eye of the Underworld is indeed a divine skill, with a much higher cost-effectiveness than the Tiger Talisman, but it is of little use to him at this stage.

As for the Tiger Talisman, it balances and harmonizes Yin and Yang, which sounds quite sophisticated, but it's of no use to him now.

Perhaps when he becomes stronger in the future, this talisman can help him balance the energy within his body.

However, once you buy the Tiger Talisman, the Talisman series is unlocked, and the remaining eleven talismans represent eleven different abilities.

If he could obtain the Dog Talisman, he would have the means to repeatedly teeter on the brink of death.

Seeing the empty item list, Aaron decisively started refreshing, putting in a few magic points, and a talisman with a yellow dog pattern appeared in his sight.

"Three thousand magic points, isn't that a bit too expensive?" Aaron said with some dissatisfaction.

"To live forever and remain young."

The holder is also immune to death and all lethal attacks. The system's voice was calm, as if it had its host completely under its control. "If you were to list the abilities of the twelve talismans, 99.99% of people would choose the Dog Talisman."

Of course, if you think it's too expensive, you don't have to buy it.

"How could that be?" Aaron chuckled. "Three thousand it is, it's definitely worth the price."

The reward for the two system tasks this academic year is exactly three thousand magic points, which feels like working for nothing, but when you think about the ability to live forever, three thousand magic points is well worth it.

"System, can I absorb the power of the Tiger Talisman?"

"Of course, the method is the same as the Nija mask."

The Tiger Talisman's power is completely bound to its host; no one can take it away.

Having received an affirmative answer, Aaron did not hesitate. Looking at the two tigers entangled together on the talisman, he silently recited 'absorb'.

The tiger talisman instantly split in two, and the patterns on the talisman transformed into two identical white tigers, roaring as they pounced on Aaron.

A flash of intense white light appeared, and the tiger image in his pupils vanished in an instant.

"It feels...not bad."

"This is the first one, there are eleven more to go," the thought entity reminded them. "That's a huge amount of magic points!"

"It's alright, once these two system tasks are completed, we can buy the dog talisman."

"We'll have unlimited time then; collecting all twelve talismans is just a matter of time."

"That's true.

What do you plan to do with the Tiger Talisman? Will you just leave it on the storage shelf?

“Of course.” Aaron said with a playful smile, then looked at the Tiger Talisman, which had no divine power whatsoever, and a white tiger appeared in his pupils as he infused it with a trace of power.

"Both good and evil can be used to scheme against people, which is quite a useful tool."

However, it can only be used once; the two separated personalities will reunite after three days.

"I may never need it."

“I know,” Aaron said nonchalantly. “A sliver of the Tiger’s power is nothing to me, but what if the Temple of the Gods is discovered and this item ends up in the hands of someone like Voldemort or Dumbledore?”

A scene of excitement and chaos is perfect for taking advantage of the confusion; you might just reap unexpected rewards.

"Should we prepare an instruction manual?" the thought entity suggested. "It would be a shame if it were triggered by an unknown person."

Aaron chuckled to himself, silently giving himself a thumbs up in his heart.

"Instructions for use are a must, and we also need to prepare a high-end, classy box so that people can immediately recognize the uniqueness of this treasure."

"It's better to keep a low profile. Anyone who can break into the Divine Sound Palace is definitely not a fool. They might be able to see that this is a trap."

"Well... alright! Then let's prepare a low-key, luxurious, and tasteful box to put it in, and place it next to the Nija mask. That will definitely highlight its value."

......

The next day, Aaron got up very early.

The second project was successfully completed, and two-thirds of the system's tasks and the eldest sister's tasks were finished.

With four months until the final competition, taking a break before then is always a good idea.

However, what bothered him was that his classmates were looking at him differently now, not just in Slytherin, but also in the other three houses.

Krum has experienced what it's like to be a star, but he really feels uncomfortable.

This uncomfortable feeling didn't subside until two weeks later, and people's attention gradually shifted from him to the Daily Prophet.

During Potions class, seeing that every Slytherin had a copy of The Wizarding Weekly, Aaron couldn't help but feel grateful to Rita Skeeter. Only a ruthless reporter like her, who loved stirring up trouble and creating chaos, could have such influence.

"Can I borrow it to take a look?" Aaron asked Draco.

"Um... I personally think it's better if you don't know."

Aaron frowned slightly, his heart skipped a beat.

Did Rita Skeeter write about him in the newspaper?

That shouldn't be the case; his charm magic isn't something a mere reporter could break.

What did the newspapers say about me?

"I didn't write about you, but..."

“Then I won’t worry.” Before Draco could finish speaking, Aaron snatched the newspaper from his hand.

'Harry Potter's Secret Sad History'

"hiss..."

After reading just one title, Aaron couldn't help but gasp, his curiosity instantly piqued.

There's a reason why The Daily Prophet has such high sales; the headlines alone are worth the price of a newspaper.

Chapter 389 Harry Potter's Secret and Heartbreaking History

Professor Snape was writing the ingredients for the potion he was making on the blackboard when he heard whispers from below. He immediately threw half a piece of chalk at them.

Whoops!

Ron cried out in pain, looked up and met Snape's cold gaze, and couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Whispering in class will result in a 10-point deduction in Gryffindor."

"Hahaha..." Draco couldn't help but chuckle. "Professor, I suggest you ask them what they're talking about. I guarantee you won't be disappointed."

"Is that so?" Snape raised an eyebrow, looking at Harry and his two companions who were bowing their heads in silence with amusement. "What are you doing?"

"No, I didn't do anything," Ron stammered, his arms pressed tightly against the table.

But this action caught Snape's attention, and he walked right up to him and pulled a newspaper from under his arm.

“Reading magazines in class, Gryffindor loses another ten points,” Snape said casually, but his gaze was soon drawn to the headlines in the weekly magazine, and his eyes even gleamed with excitement.

“Harry Potter’s secret sad history.” Snape’s tone was full of teasing. “Potter, what’s wrong with you now?”

He might be an unusual boy, but he also experienced the pain common to teenage boys... He found solace in Hermione Granger, a Muggle from Hogwarts, but little did he know that amidst his painful past, he would soon suffer another emotional trauma...

"What? This is way too exaggerated!" Aaron stared in astonishment, turning to look at the three embarrassed, blushing trio, speechless for a moment.

"Gaius." Snape stopped reading from the newspaper, somewhat annoyed that his interest had been interrupted. He turned around and placed the newspaper on Aaron's desk. "You can read it yourself if you're interested, but don't interrupt the teacher in class next time."

"I understand." Aaron nodded blankly, then turned his attention to Potter's secret history of heartbreak, following what Professor Snape had read.

But as he read on, his lips and face twitched involuntarily. Rita Skeeter had written in the newspaper that the simple friendship between Harry and Hermione was a melodramatic story about an ordinary-looking but ambitious girl toying with their feelings, even bringing up love potions. It was so exaggerated that it was beyond ridiculous.

Aaron's eyelids twitched as he read, secretly relieved that he had cast a hypnotic spell on Rita Skeeter, otherwise this melodramatic story would have had another male protagonist.

The newspapers said that Hermione had toyed with the feelings of two people: Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.

Although it was all made up, to an uninformed person, their relationship did indeed seem to resemble a love triangle.

Aaron turned around and glanced at the three of them. Harry had his head down, so his expression was unreadable, but his ears were bright red, as if they were on fire.

Ron remained silent, but his eyes were devoid of any light; the words "I have no will to live" were practically etched on his face.

Hermione remained relatively calm, but her bloodshot eyes revealed her fury.

It wasn't until the school bell rang that Harry and his two friends snapped out of their embarrassment and indignation.

Without pausing, they grabbed their books and ran out of the classroom, drawing jeers from the Slytherins.

"Ahem!" Aaron coughed, and the classroom immediately fell silent. "You may have forgotten, but Hermione Granger was my dance partner at the Christmas ball."

I can't control the other houses, but I'd appreciate it if Slytherin would give me some face.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Slytherins looked at each other, but then nodded in unison.

Slytherin reveres the strong, and Aaron's performance in the Triwizard Tournament has brought great honor to Slytherin. His prestige is now second only to Head of House Severus Snape.

They would definitely give Gaius face, even though they lost a little fun, it didn't matter to them at all.

As the students left the classroom, Snape stopped Aaron and looked at him meaningfully, saying, "You've been good to her, Hermione Granger."

"Professor, you seem to have misunderstood something."