In the dimly lit chambers of Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore and Severus Snape engaged in a conversation about Orion's clandestine journey to the United States. Dumbledore, with his usual twinkle in his eyes, sat behind his desk while Snape, his expression rigid, stood across from him.
"Severus, I know you want to say something, go ahead, I can't read your mind if you don't say it, you are too good of an Occulumency user for that," Dumbledore began, his voice carrying an air of serenity.
Snape though wasn't amused, arms crossed, responded sharply, "Indeed, I find it rather disturbing that a student would undertake such a reckless venture without proper authorization, not to mention how come he even get there, according to the research, the boy was present there in Diagon alley when that dragon destroy and stea... I mean the dragon destroyed the Gringott and now he was present in the United States when another attack happened in a magical institution." Snape said with much doubt and heat on his tone.
Although he too believes that Orion is a good person, considering that he too can sense the pure magic inside him something even Albus Dumbledore doesn't know that he can, still he finds this situation very Suspicious.
Dumbledore leaned back, steepling his fingers. "Ah, Severus, young minds are often driven by a noble cause. Orion sought to save a life, that of Astoria Greengrass. His intentions, while unconventional, were rooted in a desire to protect," Dumbledore didn't even care when talking, although he was a little worried and concerned from Orion's side but for a totally different reason.
With that dazzling pure magic and a Qilin kneeling for the boy, Dumbledore would be an idiot to believe that the boy is turning dark, no he doesn't doubt a bit that that is the case, in fact, it's the opposite which makes him worry, Orion might be too good for his own good. But any kind of problems that boy can cause him is way ahead in the future, he just has to pull the boy under his wings and let the boy shine, his name shine too with him.
A perfect disciple....
Dumbledore's eyes shined, this was his chance to cultivate a perfect white wizard, he tried it before but couldn't achieve it but now it might be possible. His eyes shone a light which even put Snape into a strange defensive position.
Snape's eyes narrowed. "Intentions do not excuse a blatant disregard for rules, Headmaster. Hogwarts has standards, and students cannot be allowed to take matters into their own hands, regardless of their motives."
Dumbledore sighed, his gaze fixed on the swirling patterns of his Pensieve. "Severus, the line between right and wrong can blur when it comes to matters of the heart. Orion's actions, while unauthorized, were fueled by love and desperation. He sought a solution beyond our conventional means."
Snape, unconvinced, retorted.
Dumbledore was not interested in talking about that child anymore, especially when he had much to important things to worry about.
He just shifted the conversation to a more pressing matter. "Severus let the child be the more important thing are those darker forces at play beyond the walls of Hogwarts. I've received reports of a recent attack on Gringotts and a similar incident within the United States Ministry of Magic. Curiously, both involve robberies, and the Aurors have discovered traces of vampires at least in the Diagon Alley."
Snape's expression shifted from scepticism to a contemplative frown. "Vampires, Nonses, what would those bloodsuckers will do with wizard money and gold,? What connection could they possibly have to these attacks, and why would they target Gringotts and the Ministry? There is no connection".
Dumbledore leaned forward, his gaze piercing through the shadows. "I too believe that it's to far fetched, it must be that that Vampire where in Diagon Alley for some other reason entirely, in fact, there were no traces of any vampire acting in the US Ministry of Magic but still the magical treasures and artefacts which was stolen could be something to do with them for to those who send them. Gringotts, being a repository of immense magical wealth, would naturally pique someone's interest, but I don't see you knowing who doing this considering in a way all that wealth belongs to him indirectly anyway. As for the Ministry, the motives could be manifold – seeking valuable information or, perhaps, attempting to undermine the magical authority."
Snape crossed his arms, his mind processing the information. "And what if these attacks are connected, it couldn't be just a coincidence. Could there be a coordinated effort, a more intricate plot at play?"
Dumbledore nodded gravely. "Indeed, Severus. The correlation between the two attacks is too pronounced to be mere coincidence. I fear that someone, or something, is orchestrating these events with a purpose that extends beyond individual gain."
Severus, though wary, acknowledged the severity of the situation. "What course of action do you propose, Headmaster? The connection between Hogwarts, Gringotts, and the US Ministry of Magic seems tenuous at best."
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled with a hint of sombre determination. "Our first priority is to ensure the safety of our students and the magical community. I've dispatched skilled Aurors to investigate further and share information with counterparts in the United States. Meanwhile, I would advise heightened vigilance within the castle and discreet inquiries into any unusual activities among the student body. Also look after the inciddent happening in the castle."
Severus, though still sceptical, recognized the urgency in Dumbledore's words. The mysterious connection between the attacks, the involvement of vampires, and the potential threat to magical institutions painted a portrait of unfolding danger that required careful scrutiny and swift action.
"By the way Severus, I believe it's time to reestablish the duelling club, we need to make out students prepare for what the future holds," Dumbledore said but someone snapes felt that this sentence had nothing to do with the current robbery and attacks.
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In the Room of Requirement, where the magical essence hummed with untapped potential, Orion stood alone, focused on his training in Space Manipulation. The air around him shimmered with the mystical energies that flowed through the room, responding to the intricacies of his magical intent. Red and Blue colours flicker around him like stars in the Milky Way.
[Why waste so much energy adding colour to the powers, it's absolutely pointless]
"Oi don't disturb me, I am preparing for the cosplay here."
Orion, with unwavering determination, sought to master the manipulation of space itself—an art that delved into the forces of attraction and repulsion.
A series of blue and red energy streams danced around him, mirroring the contrasting forces he sought to command.
Merlin was a spectral presence beside Orion, his input was guiding the young wizard through the real use of the Law of Space manipulation. [Mastering the forces of attraction and repulsion is a delicate balance, Orion. Like the stars that govern the cosmos, your command over these forces requires both finesse and understanding. Don't mistake this here with just pulling or pushing something. This repulsive and attractive power at its peak can destroy and create the very space.]Merlin kept on reminding Orion what he is trying to accomplish here.
Orion nodded, his gaze fixed on the ethereal hues of blue and red that swirled around him. "I need to harness the attractive force of blue and the repulsive force of red without letting them spiral out of control," he murmured, concentrating on the delicate equilibrium.
"But fu*k this is hard," He mutters with irritation as he has been working hard here for 4 hours straight and just can't get this one technique under control.
[Think of the forces as celestial bodies in orbit. The blue force draws them together in a dance of unity like gravity created by the spinning of the planets and stars, while the red force maintains the necessary space, preventing chaos like the revolution which creates a centrifugal force. Allow your mind to become the cosmic conductor, orchestrating the ballet of energies.]
Orion closed his eyes, delving into the meditative state Merlin had taught him. The room responded to his mental commands, and the energy streams began to obey his will. The blue force gradually intensified, creating a magnetic pull that drew nearby magical particles toward a central point. Simultaneously, the red force expanded, creating a protective barrier around the concentrated blue energy.
And just like before, within a second, everything became chaotic as hard work, logic, talent and everything which could have helped Orion just left the chat room.
"Boom,"
Orion, was breathless and annoyed as he now even lost count of just how many times this magic had blasted on his face. Just wanted to shout at the top of his lungs but held himself back.
[You want to stop]
"NAH I WILL DO OR DIE," Orion said.
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