9 Reflection of Desire

No matter how I know the wise words of humanity and our great great great ancestors that was pass through generations, Sometimes human would still fall into temptations even they know the consequences. The same can be said for me. I can't stop the brewing curiosity that lingers on me. It got worse everyday since that idea suddenly appeared on my mind.

Let's say that it started on a simple thought of: 'It's December and I'm stuck with the Weasley Brothers.'

Then it continued with following thoughts of:'I haven't done anything important and worthwhile', 'would I really remain passive?', 'should I consider the system's suggestion of solving the mystery 101 of Harry Potter?' and 'Heck! I must be really different from the other Protagonist out there existing with their Systems! I must be freaking boring to the eyes of the readers since I haven't done anything interesting until now!'

The last could be said my ongoing existential crisis. It's been 9 chapters but I haven't done anything worthwhile. First I expected that since surviving is my mission, it would be very hard. I didn't expected my life to continue being a Slice of Slife Genre. I expected having a Romance in my next life when I died. Being bound by the System isn't included. But being put into Harry Potter and the Information of Ron and Hermione being together in the movie, you could say that other than being not a Gryffindor, (even it was accidental) I was also planning to don't end up with Hermione.

I don't have time with romantic stuffs since the mission is my priority right now. And lastly the thought that entered my mind that time was: 'Right... Harry Potter is already looking at the Mirror of Erised.. Since it is already December. Then he would have a talk with Dumbledore later.'

Mirror of Erised. Mirror of Desire. I know that I'm stupid since I decided to satisfy my curiosity. I was tempted to look for the Mirror. And I really did started to look for that Old Classroom in the Third Corridor. It took some time before I manage to find it and escape from the Weasley Brothers.

Also, Fred apologize to me for saying I was lame in my snowball fight. He must misunderstood that I'm hurt by his words but I was just exhausted that time. I accepted his apology, to tired to explain that it was a misunderstanding.

Back to the topic, I manage to find it. Just like what happened to mischievous students, I also need to avoid being caught by Mrs Norris and Argus Filch. I really like cats and persisting to hide while hearing Mrs. Norris meows and calls was a 'torture'. I was tempted to get out and just touch and feel Mrs. Norris fur but for the sake of my curiosity and being on Argus Filch bad side. I decided to don't fall in the temptation.

Finally while hiding behind the walls and casting Disillusionment charm on myself. Argus Filch and Mrs. Norris decided to leave the Third floor corridor but not before Mrs. Norris decided to walk and sniff. I swear that Mrs. Norris was looking at me. It was scary but she decided to leave following her owner.

I let out a sigh of relief when they disappeared and deactivated the spell on me. Eventually I entered the Old Classroom where the Mirror of Erised was located.

{Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi}

I find the Mirror in the Old classroom. Just like in the Movie, It has words that was written on them.

" I show not your face, but your heart's desire."

I am curious, I would like to know what I would see in the Mirror. I took a step forward in the Mirror, facing my Reflection which instantly took form into something.

I expected the Mirror of Erised to show My absurb dreams as an Otaku like being Reincarnated into different world, making a harem or being an OP. If that wasn't the thing that showed, I expected a reflection of my real self, Having to take that damn 'exam' and manage to have pass that test. I admit that it was really a sore spot for me. I took a lot of time to review for that test you know, and I ended up dying before I manage to take a test. If I ended up as a ghost, I'm certain that I would become 'The Ghost of the Student who keep haunting the Students during the test'.

There was also a possibility of the Mirror showing my dreams graduating, finding a girlfriend, being popular, helping my parents, accomplishing my dreams or having a successful job. But what the Mirror of Erised showed wasn't one of them.

[ A mere mirror would never saw the 'real' you. An Outsider of this World.]

".. No.." I muttered quietly.

Showing on the Mirror of Erised was the Figure of Ronald Weasley holding the Gryffjndors Cup.

[ You've been lying this whole time, aren't you?]

I touched the cold glass of the Mirror. It was still showing the Reflection of Ronald Weasley. Recognition, Achievement and Glory.

[ What you really wanted wasn't those superficial wants.]

" keep quiet..."

[ You wanted to see your friends and family in the Mirror. ]

" Shut up! "

I Punched the Mirror but it didn't break or anything. I winced at the pain.

[ But it won't show what you really wanted.]

" Keep... Quiet.."

Those words hurts. I don't wanted to hear them.

[ It was ironic that it was called the Mirror of Desire. ]

All this time since I recalled the Mirror of Erised in the Movie, I secretly hoped that I would see them again. Even it was in that Mirror. Instead, it showed Ronald Weasley's desires and dreams.

" it wasn't what I wanted to see..."

I wiped the damn water that started to leak out of my eyes. F*ck this kid body, it must be due to the damn hormones or stuffs like that.

I hated it. I look on the Reflection one last time and glared at it. I turned my back.

[ Human were really sentimental specimens.]

And ignore the System's words and mocking.

" I swear that I wouldn't look for it again."

[Are you really certain Human?]

" I am."

[ Won't you look for one last time? ]

It was tempting but my hopes would be disappear again won't it? It would be painful to look at them.

[ Just look.]

The System ordered. This time I was sure that it was an Order. I decided to satisfy the system's needs for a while and froze when looking at the Mirror again.

" Damn you."

On the Mirror I saw my real self wearing a Hufflepuff Robes and tie. My real self was smiling while he was holding a picture of my friends and family.

[Consider this a little gift, Human.]

The System were playing with me..

{ If you could tweak the Mirror, why did you even... Arghh.... It was embarrassing to cry like a damn kid!!}

Damn, did it need me to even cry like a kid?!

[ You are currently in a body of a pre pubescent kid.]

The System was really a shitty and frustrating existence.

[ You could look again at the mirror until Dumbledore decided to move the Mirror Somewhere.]

{ Will something interesting would happen in the future? }

[ 100% confirmation ]

I sighed as I heard the ominous confirmation of the System. But for now, I decided to take advantage of the System's good mood. It was only generous sometimes when it was in it's good mood. Considering where it's source of amusement came from, I shuddered thinking of my sudden ominous future. Better to milk it's worth as they have said.