Black magic is awesome!

// THIS IS AN OLD CHAPTER. THE NEW CHAPTERS ARE IN VOLUME 2. YOU CAN READ THESE CHAPTERS IF YOU WANT SOME INSIGHT ON WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN LATER BUT SOME EVENTS CAN BE DIFFERENT BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW CHAPTERS.

These Christmas holidays have been particularly calm. No big reception this year, just a meal with my aunt, Susan and my grandmother who came to visit us for the occasion.

According to her, nothing special happened in Mystic Falls during our absence except for a few packs of werewolves passing through the forest.

After the meal we unwrapped our presents, I received a few books on rare magical creatures as well as a game boy advance with a number of games that I could bring to Hogwarts.

My grandmother told us lots of stories about her youth among the Veela in Hungary, I hope one day I will have the opportunity to go and see the place where she grew up. I'm quite curious if the Veela Charm works on me?

We finally went to bed, but I spent a good part of the night playing with my new console under my blanket. I didn't think retro gaming could be so good when it wasn't retro gaming.

The next morning, I take the opportunity to go for a walk on Diagon Alley. In the greatest secrecy, my mother bought a large number of main aisle shop. I will have to think about presenting her with a modernization project, this place is so old that I have the impression of going back to the Middle Ages.

Our magiphone shop is filled to the brim with people, some are there to buy the new model of magiphone but others are also there to repair the rock crystal that they shattered by dropping it to the ground.

I could add an enchantment to increase the hardness of the crystal, but it would bring me less money. Maybe in 4 or 5 modification when people complain enough about the fragility of the product.

I go to Borgin and Burkes to see their new arrival. I take the appearance from the last time.

"Ha, I am always happy to welcome one of my favorite clients."

"No need for flattery, we both know your favorite customers are the ones with pockets full of Galleon."

"And so insightful! What can I do for you today?"

"I was wondering if you might have some grimoires items related to souls or soul shards in store."

"You mean Horcrux? This kind of magic is quite rare, not many people are crazy enough to venture on these paths. Fragmenting one's soul or that of someone else is not a trivial act. "

"You seem to be very knowledgeable on the subject."

"There was a time when I had a copy of a book written by Herpo the Foul himself, the first wizard to create a Horcrux. But this book has already found a new owner."

"And of course, you won't be willing to tell me the name of this client."

"Unfortunately, no, understand that in my branch, it is necessary to know how to keep a certain discretion."

"It's a shame, but I'm specifically looking for a way to remove a Horcrux from an item."

"Do you have this kind of cursed item in your possession?"

"I have a few of them, yes. But the soul they contain is quite unfriendly, and the objects are of great value. So, I would like to make sure that their unwanted tenant is gone."

"Well, I have a few purification rituals but I'm not sure they will work on a horcrux."

"Always worth a try, I'm interested. If by chance you find the kind of object I'm looking for, don't hesitate to put it aside for me."

"Of course, I would keep this in mind."

"I'll go back to your grimoire collection, no need to disturb yourself, I know the way."

The shelves have been renewed since I left Hogwarts this year. The number of Ministry inspection increased sharply during the year, prompting some dark mage to part with their most dangerous possession. But the advantage of being related to the director of the department of magical justice is that no one comes knocking on your door.

All the works presents are incredible, most of them are about very dangerous rituals. In the end I leave with fifty books, each more incredible than the next. But the ones that intrigue me the most are those on zombie creation, although the correct term is Inferius, and mind manipulation spells that go far beyond standard hypnosis.

"That'll be 23475 Galleons" Luckily, I put some money aside. It's crazy what nobility is willing to spend to have an original model of magiphone created and personalized by me. Maybe I should start a designer brand for magiphone ?

I put several bags of Galleons on the table and let him count the sum.

"While we're at it, wouldn't you also be in the rare animal trade?"

"Um to a certain extent we don't do endangered species because they are way too protected, but the capture of certain rare species is possible for our associates, at an extremely costly price of course. "

"Um, maybe I will request this service later."

"Well, have a good day and I look forward to do business with you again"

"Likewise."