From Azkaban

"I will certainly do my best, my lord."

Locke said he would wait and see what Lucius said, then he turned to look at Lupin and Sirius who had calmed down.

"For the sake of research, Lupin, you will stay with me from now on. Is that okay?"

"No problem sir, it's my pleasure."

Locke wants to solve the werewolf problem, so Lupin will naturally not have any problem. The only thought in his mind now is to hope that the day of success will come sooner.

By then, he will be free from the curse that has been plaguing him for decades, realize the dream that has occupied his mind for many years, and become a normal wizard again.

"Well, and you are Sirius too. The transformation of a werewolf involves ritual magic and Animagus, so you will also be involved in the subsequent research."

Locke shifted his gaze to Sirius. As a senior Animagus, observing his situation was also essential for Locke.

The completion process of Animagus is also pure ritual magic. The whole process is not complicated, but it is full of variables and luck.

When he was in Azkaban, Locke had done some preliminary research on Animagus through Sirius Black and determined that those variables and luck were an essential part of the entire ritual.

Just as the birth of a curse requires a trade-off between strength and rule restrictions, the same is true for ritual magic.

The birth of a ritual magic and its effects are essentially not much different from the birth of a curse, and both require trade-offs.

Compared with the magical effect of Animagus, the huge variable space and luck element left during the ritual is naturally its sacrifice.

Now the werewolf curse on Lupin is the product of a combination of curse and ritual magic, and the intention and conception are also centered around breaking the Animagus restrictions, so Locke needs Sirius, the Animagus.

"No problem sir, I'll be there whenever you call."

Sirius nodded heavily. Snape, who had been standing next to him, saw this and realized that the topic of werewolves was over, so he stopped being silent and looked at Locke and spoke first.

"Can you show me your prophecy? Don't tell me you can't do it."

Snape's sudden speech attracted everyone's attention. Looking at Snape who still had no expression on his face, Locke smiled slightly. Snape took the initiative to speak, and it was obvious that he had some ideas in mind.

It's good to have ideas, but what's scary is that he has no ideas. But it's also Locke's luck that the protagonist of this world is Harley rather than Harry, which saves Locke a lot of trouble.

"Of course no problem Professor, please take a look."

Locke's mind moved slightly, and the next moment Harry disappeared from the curtain, and a video appeared that explained and displayed everything about Muggle society from now on.

The images played by Locke are not always the same. For each different person and group, the images played by Locke will be different.

Like when he first showed it to Rodolphus and others, the images Locke played mainly showed the Muggles' military power, technological weapons, war machines and war potential.

Afterwards, the main focus of showing the Weasley family is the cruelty of war, the fragmented society and family under the war, the displacement, and various miserable and heartbreaking scenes.

But what Locke showed Snape now was the focus on those young faces who were at a loss, crying and confused in the war, and Locke also controlled the age range to eight to twelve years old.

However, although the images Locke releases are different each time, no one will doubt the authenticity of his predictions.

Although Locke uses different images each time, if you look closely, you can find that the main perspective is different, not that the images are completely different.

So Lucius and Sirius, who had already seen it once, quickly found the familiar place after their initial surprise.

This time, Locke was still explaining, and combined with the picture on the curtain, Snape soon couldn't help but associate this situation with Harry.

Snape's heart ached at the thought that if he didn't make changes now, Harry would suffer this kind of suffering in the future.

At this time, Sirius, who was standing next to Lupin, also frowned. Like Snape, he also thought of Harry.

At this time, Locke, who was standing opposite the two of them, saw all of this. Sirius didn't care, Snape's reaction perfectly met Locke's expectations.

However, Locke did not notice that Sirius and Snape were not the only ones experiencing great emotional fluctuations at this moment. Narcissa, who was standing a little behind Snape, was so frightened by the tragic scene in the video that she clenched her fists and her whole body was shaking slightly.

Of course, Narcissa was not empathizing with the children in the scene, but as a mother who valued her children very much, she naturally brought herself into the picture.

Looking at the miserable children in the picture, Narcissa couldn't help but think of her son Draco.

The thought that if the future did not change, he would also be caught up in the war. Would Draco become like this? Would his children become like this?

When she thought of this, Narcissa felt fear and worry from the bottom of her heart, and because the emotions were so strong, they were directly reflected in her body.

Narcissa looked at the video that was still playing, and at this moment she had only one thought in her mind, that is, she must not let that happen.

Time passed in silence, and soon the video prepared by Locke was finished.

After the film was finished, Locke did not close the curtain, but switched the image back to Harry and then looked at Snape.

"Professor, no one can be spared from the war, whether it is Muggles or wizards, whether it is you, me or children like Harry."

"The magic world has been stagnant for too long, and wizards have fallen too far behind."

"If nothing changes, the children of the future will inevitably experience the war that I have seen, and the wizard race will also face a catastrophe."

"But! That is the future, and now we still have time and room, so I choose to stand up."

"I don't want to claim that I represent some righteous cause, because our choice itself is righteous! And all the pioneers who stand with me are only working for a common goal."

After hearing Locke's words, Sirius and the others all stood up straight with a proud look on their faces.

"Just for a better tomorrow, just for a brand new future!"

Having said that, Locke looked at Snape with sharp eyes.

"Professor, no, Mr. Severus Snape, I, Locke Casirill, now sincerely invite you to join us and pave the way for those who come after us."

As he finished speaking, Locke extended his right hand towards Snape.

Volume 1: Chapter 64: The Man Who Will Hold the Future in His Hands

Snape finally did not accept Locke's invitation, but he did not reject Locke. He just told Locke that he needed two days.

Faced with his request, Locke naturally did not force it. After all, he had said before that it was entirely up to him whether to join or not, and he would not force it.

He is not the kind of person who would say, "If I invite you and you don't agree, you're not giving me face and you have to die."

Locke also had a rough idea of ​​the reason why Snape did not accept it. After all, it was because he had to glance at Sirius and Lupin from time to time when he was thinking.

Also, Locke felt that Snape might still have some concerns with Dumbledore. After all, Harry would have to go to Hogwarts to study next, and it was inappropriate for him to jump to Locke now.

Rather, it was a very good outcome that Snape did not explicitly reject Locke.

Locke was also very satisfied with the result. He was not in a hurry to gather these talents, just like the Weasley family. He could just take it step by step.

After all, he wasn't going to do anything shameful. What he did was also closely related to these wizards. Just as no one can hide from war, they couldn't hide from this matter either.

There is no difference between making a choice now and making a choice later, it’s just a matter of time.

Anyway, Locke only needs to make a start and then wait for the harvest. He is not in a hurry.

"Sir, are you really going to let him go like this? If he tells Dumbledore..."

Looking at Snape being sent away by Narcissa, Lucius spoke hesitantly. He didn't expect Snape to actually dare to refuse. He couldn't help but feel that Locke was good in every way, except that his methods were a little too kind.

But he didn't think about how he would be so happy now if Locke's methods were not gentle.

"What is there to worry about? Are we going to do something shameful? So what if Dumbledore finds out?"

Sirius, who had stretched his neck and was about to speak angrily at Lucius's words, immediately changed the words on the tip of his tongue when he heard Locke's answer, and followed suit.

"My Lord is right, Lucius. Don't bring your Death Eater ways here. My Lord is different from Voldemort. We are going to do great things. If Dumbledore knew about this, he would definitely support us."

Although he has now surrendered to Locke, Sirius still respects Dumbledore very much.

He chose Locke not only because he admired Locke's ideals and abilities, but also mainly because Locke was young enough. However, this did not mean that Dumbledore's status in his heart declined much.

"I am stupid, please forgive me, sir."

Sirius' words also made Lucius react. Yes, the master he served now was not the devil Lord Voldemort, but a truly great leader. How could he use the narrow-minded thinking he had when he was under Voldemort to guess this master?

"It's okay. Don't mind these minor issues. We are about to set off a huge wave of the times. Once the trend of progress begins, it will no longer be able to be stopped."

Locke chuckled and shook his head, his face and eyes showing undisguised calmness and confidence.

"In the face of the great wave of the times, anyone who tries to stop it will be crushed to pieces, even Dumbledore. So there is no need to worry about him. He is just a demon king of the old times who is entangled in the spirit of old age and has bound himself."

"We have to look at the whole world," Locke slowly raised his right hand, opened his palm and then clenched it into a fist, "Let's encourage each other, we are the ones who will hold the future in our hands!"

As his emotions fluctuated slightly, a strong mental power and powerful aura emanated from Locke, making him look extremely tall and majestic with a smile on his face.

Looking at Locke like this and feeling the momentum coming towards them, Lucius Sirius and Lupin were all shocked by the impact, and the next moment they all knelt on one knee in Locke's direction.

"We will always follow in your footsteps!"

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At the gate of Malfoy Manor, Narcissa looked at Snape in front of her, who was holding his wand and about to Apparate away. She had been holding it in for a long time, but finally she couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Severus, I can see that you care about the child named Harry very much. As a mother of a child, I can see it."

Hearing Narcissa's words, Snape's hand holding the wand stiffened for a moment, and then he turned and looked at Narcissa.

"That's just your illusion. I'm just curious about who defeated Voldemort."

There seemed to be no other emotion on his face that was always frozen, and the words he uttered were also cold. But looking at Snape like this, Narcissa became more certain of her judgment.

"It's okay if you don't want to admit it. I just want to tell you, Severus, that Lord Casimir really thinks highly of you. Perhaps it's because you were once his teacher. In any case, it's an honor for you, Severus, so I hope you won't let him down."

"As for that child, you and I both know that only you, Lord Kazir, can lead us to a future free of suffering and war for our children."

Narcissa actually wanted to warn Snape and tell him not to tell Dumbledore about what happened today and Locke's identity when he returned, but on second thought, she didn't say that.

As the mistress of a family, Narcissa also has her own wisdom. She knows very well that as a servant, it is not appropriate for her to overstep her boundaries. Since Lord Cazier did not mention this, it means that he knows about it, so she'd better not be too smart.

"........................"

Snape responded to Narcissa's words with silence. Seeing this, Narcissa knew that there was no point in saying more. These capable men had their own ideas, which she could not influence.

"I hope that next time we meet, we can be fellow travelers, Severus."

Narcissa turned and walked into the door, and her calm words came into Snape's ears through the slowly closing door.

"Next time..."

Snape did not leave immediately. He watched the gate of the manor closing slowly. It seemed as if his sight could pass through the gate, across the manor, and see Locke in the hall.

"Oh!"

After a loud bang, Snape disappeared outside the gate of the manor. The fallen leaves on the ground rolled quickly for a few times and then slowly fell to the ground bit by bit.

Inside the manor, with Snape's departure, the first round table meeting was officially held.

Volume 1: Chapter 65 Iteration Direction of Consciousness Space

To Locke's surprise, the other members of the British wizarding community who remained actually arrived with Sirius, but they had been waiting somewhere else before that.

The reason they didn't come was because Sirius felt that he needed to formally report to Locke about leading Lupin to join. It would be too rude and too reckless to bring a group of people with him, so he asked the others to wait somewhere else.

"My Lord, long time no see!"

"grown ups!"

"grown ups.................."

The number of people who came, including Sirius and Lupin, was exactly twelve. When everyone saw Locke, they stepped forward and saluted with excitement.

These original members who followed Locke out of Azkaban all had genuine admiration and respect for Locke, and many of them worshipped Locke as a god.

Locke is like a bright light on their dark road of life, allowing them to move forward according to the guidance.

This situation was not a big deal when everyone was together, but after they separated, these people seemed to have withdrawal symptoms.

Many people feel very uncomfortable as they can no longer see Locke every day, no longer have Locke's careful training and teaching every day, and no longer have the atmosphere of the discussions on the top floor of Azkaban.

But when they thought that this was all Locke's request, they could only keep telling themselves to persevere.

After persisting for several days, they finally came before Locke to meet him again. It was hard for them not to be excited.

"Okay, everyone, sit down."

Locke didn't pay any attention to the crowd's reaction. He raised his hand and produced a small round table and chairs of the same type used in Azkaban, and motioned for everyone to take a seat.

Seeing this, Sirius immediately pulled Lupin forward to sit down. After making sure that Locke did not scold him, he smiled at Lupin and raised his eyebrows.

"Then, sir, I will take my leave first."

On the other hand, Narcissa did not dare to do so because she did not have a ring yet, and in the eyes of Locke's followers, those without a ring could not be considered true followers.

Locke didn't know about this. After all, in his opinion, whether he had followers had nothing to do with the ring, because the ring was just a prop to maintain communication.

This is also the reason why Locke never thought of giving Narcissa the ring even though Narcissa had clearly expressed her willingness to follow him during the several days she spent at Malfoy Manor.

After all, we all live together, so we can communicate directly if there is anything, so there is naturally no need for rings.

But in the eyes of Narcissa and Lucius, this behavior seemed like Locke wanted to test Narcissa, so Narcissa left on her own accord.

So now, seeing Narcissa Locke preparing to leave, he naturally would not let her leave and simply raised his hand to stop her.