Kowalski, Analysis

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Okay, what the fuck is going on?

That was the thought that occupied the soul that took over the dead Harry Evans' body. He was cursing at a pathetic writer at one moment and now he found himself kneeling in the middle of an unknown forest in the next moment. He was confused, naturally. Thankfully, Harry's memory quickly flooded his mind.

It was a strange sensation for him. He was weirded out but quickly accepted his situation. What he couldn't wrap his mind around was how he had died. He didn't even know why he assumed he had died. He just followed the common trope of transmigration where the protagonist died before being transferred to another world.

So… I am Harry Potter…or Evans. Either way, it doesn't matter. I have two Death Eaters to mind.

Focusing his attention on the front as he stood up, Harry's mind raced, thinking about the way out of his predicament. A rueful smile grazed his lips as he thought he might die again.

Integrating the Golden Finger…

Integration success!

Kowalski, your most trusted aid is ready at your behest.

A heave of relief escaped Harry even in his precarious situation. The monotonous voice ringing in his head assured him everything would be okay… if those fictions were to be believed.

Kowalski, analysis!

At his command, the voice spoke.

Quest: Save the Veela in distress!

Reward: Veela's hair and Unlimited Rizz Work

What the fuck was that?

Aid: Intermediate Combat Skill

Prerequisite: Take off your shirt!

What the…

The absurdity left him with a lot of questions. However, he didn't have much time to ponder. Following Kowalski's suggestion, he disrobed, revealing his bare body to the world. Immediately, the knowledge about combat techniques entered his mind. His hand moved by itself, hurling spells at the two Death Eaters. His body moved on its own, dodging spells hurled at him.

When he regained control of his body, he was in time to witness the last standing Death Eater beheaded by his Sectumsempra. An appreciative whistle came out of his mouth. He was not bothered by the gory display a little bit. He was amazed by the rush of Magic flooding his body. Excitement washed over him as he thought about the many ways he could use this power.

"Are you okay?"

The feminine call awakened Harry from his daze. Briefly wondering who owned the tantalizing French accent; Harry turned to the girls he had saved.

"You are…?"

"Fleur Delacour… but that doesn't matter. You are bleeding!"

Forgoing her frightened sister, Fleur rushed to Harry. She didn't pay keen attention to her steps, so a protruding root managed to trip her. Harry swiftly caught her, idly noting how beautiful her silvery blond tresses were. He helped her up and lightly smirked at the blush on her cheeks as she sputtered an apology for her clumsiness.

Quest Complete!

Attained Veela's hair and Unlimited Rizz Work!

Integrating Unlimited Rizz Work

As Harry stared at the hair strand on his hand; a rush of knowledge entered his brain. It was about a ritual to maximize one's charm. It required him to swallow two strands of Veela's hair inside a Magic Circle under the moonlight. It didn't increase his power, but he saw no reason to not do the ritual. After all, it helped him convince people more easily.

"Episkey!"

A warm feeling coated Harry's bleeding stomach as Fleur cast a healing spell on his injury. He muttered a thanks and Fleur responded with a silent nod. Casting Ferula afterwards, a bandage wrapped around his stomach. Fleur heaved a sigh after the work was done. Harry smiled at her lightly and thanked her again.

"It is the least I can do for my saviour," she waved off the thanks. "Now… what should we do?" She looked around apprehensively.

Harry was about to say they should wait in the forest when Kowalski spoke.

Quest: Go to the Quidditch pitch and help your beloved Bella!

Reward: High Combat Skill and Lily's affection

The second reward made Harry snort derisively. Although he didn't bear a grudge toward the original Harry's mother, he could tell from his memories what Lily held toward him was guilt. He didn't want that. After what had been done, affection was the last thing he expected from Lily.

Aid: Apparition Mastery

Prerequisite: Wrap your arms around the Veela duo!

Harry met Fleur's inquisitive look and said, "We are going to the pitch."

"Isn't that where the fight is going on?" Fleur asked, perplexed.

"And that's where the Aurors are concentrated. I think it will be safer than this gloomy forest."

Fleur didn't seem convinced, but it didn't deter Harry from wrapping her and her sister in his arms.

"Have you experienced Apparition before…" Harry looked at Fleur's sister inquisitively.

"G- Gabrielle," said sister answered.

"Buckle up, Gabrielle. It won't be pleasant."

Just as Gabrielle was about to ask him what he meant, Harry Side-Along Apparated. In the next moment, the three appeared on the Quidditch pitch. The Delacour sisters keeled over holding their stomachs. Harry was quite surprised that he didn't experience the nausea. He thanked Kowalski for its wonder.

"What are you doing here!? Fall back! This is not the place for children to roam around," the Auror who spotted them exclaimed.

"Right," Harry acquiesced. "Take these children away from the battlefield, please," he gestured at Fleur and Gabrielle.

Ignoring the dumbfounded looks from the Auror and Fleur, Harry Apparated beside Bella. He was in time to block a Reducto from one of the Death Eaters. His shield wobbled slightly but did its job splendidly. Harry briefly thought about how cool he must have looked before casting a quiet Diffindo at the offending Death Eater.

As the Death Eater's head fell to the ground, Harry turned to face Bella. Her murderous look made him find the sky interesting.

"The moon is pretty."

"It's not even dark yet, Harry."

Suppressing a wince, Harry fired off curses at the surrounding Death Eaters. Most of them managed to block his curses, but the unfortunate ones quickly fell. Bella was still displeased but cooperated with Harry nonetheless. She would give him an earful after the ordeal was done.

Given how easy it was to take down the Death Eaters, Harry wondered if Bella even needed his help. The bunch fell easily. He couldn't believe people were scared of them. Thinking it would be a boring fight, Harry was surprised when a Bombarda destroyed his shield, throwing him and Bella backwards.

"It's the crazy cousin of mine and her protégé," the sender of the Spell drawled. "It befuddles me someone like you hasn't joined our side yet. Aren't you tired of being led by the weak?"

"Regulus!" Bella snarled, surprising Harry.

"There is no need to get angry. I merely pushed young Harry lightly. The Dark Lord wants him alive, after all."

Bella pushed Harry behind her, shielding him from Regulus. It drove a wry smile to Harry's face since Bella was a head shorter than him. Being protected like a damsel in distress didn't sit well with him. Besides, he loved fighting too much to stand down.

"Regulus!"

The black-haired man who greatly resembled the late Sirius looked to the side from the corner of his eyes. Harry involuntarily grimaced upon hearing James' voice. He didn't have any good memory about the self-righteous man. It was quite ironic that Regulus mimicked Harry's expression upon James' arrival.

"Harry, are you okay!?"

James didn't come alone. Lily was also with him, so she immediately rushed to Harry's side when she spotted him. Harry knew Lily was a red-headed bombshell, but seeing her in his memory and directly were two different things. He looked at Lily appreciatively for a moment and then slightly distanced himself from her when she was close.

The hurt look didn't go unnoticed, but Harry pretended not to see it. Just because he didn't have any grudge against Lily—as the original Harry did—it didn't mean he would act all chummy with her.

"Tsk. I guess your other son should suffice," Regulus muttered as he looked at the crowd.

Not a second later, two Death Eaters Apparated beside Regulus, one of them holding Harry's brother, Charlus. James and Lily immediately panicked. Harry kissed his teeth in irritation before sighing exasperatedly. Kowalski had declared the success of his Quest, but he hadn't gained Lily's affection. He was not thrilled to have it, but letting a reward go didn't sit well with him.

Crack!

Thus, using his newly integrated High Combat Skill, Harry Apparated in front of the Death Eater holding Charlus and fired a Reducto at Regulus. Regulus was caught off guard but managed to block the Spell. It still threw him back, though. Harry immediately Disapparated and threw his brother at his dumbfounded parents.

Regulus glared at Harry heatedly from afar. As Harry prepared himself for another fight, Regulus ordered his fellow Death Eaters to retreat.

Quest Complete!

Attain High Combat Skill and Lily's affection!

A scowl found its way to Harry's face as he felt Lily's gaze on his back. He turned to Bella and found her looking at him apologetically. They couldn't leave the place yet. He had to bear his parents' presence.

"Harry, let me see your injury."

Ignoring the approaching Lily, Harry said, "I will take my winning for the bet. Catch you up later, Bella."

Harry immediately Disapparated, leaving Lily with her hand outstretched. Her chest tightened and her eyes teared up. Even so, she glared at James balefully. The poor man scrunched up his neck, fearing for his life.