Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 92 S-Rank Magic Wand Acquired! New Target for Nighttime Wandering!

Dudley got straight to the point: helping Ron modify and repair his wand would also improve his wand-making skills—a win-win situation.

"Dali, are you...are you sure you can do it?"

Ron was skeptical of Dudley's claims. In England, wizards still trusted the Ollivander family's craftsmanship more. If he hadn't witnessed Dudley's skill firsthand, he wouldn't have believed that someone his age could repair wands.

"Don't worry, Ron! If my cousin says it can be done, then it definitely can!"

Before Dudley could reply, Harry couldn't help but speak up in support of his cousin.

"Don't worry. If it gets broken during the repair, I'll take a day off and personally take you to Diagon Alley to buy a new one from Ollivander."

With Dudley's assurance, Ron felt reassured and readily agreed, even thanking Dudley in advance.

After tidying up the mountain of apology letters, the group of friends overcame the little incident before lunch, took out their wands, tapped the empty plates, summoned the food, and began to eat lunch.

After the meal, Ron reluctantly followed the three top students back to the second-floor library and started studying.

Dudley was extremely focused, continuously using the Tranquility Charm to keep himself in a rational state, activate his mind, understand and absorb the alchemical knowledge recorded in the book, and simulate the alchemical process in his mind.

I didn't break out of my study mode until the dinner bell rang.

When Dudley left the library, he borrowed some books from Mrs. Pince and took some of the unfinished books with him, planning to continue reading them during the practical session that evening.

With the candlelight shining in the castle, Dudley and his friends returned to the Great Hall.

As soon as Dudley entered the Great Hall, he spotted Hagrid waiting in the aisle near the entrance.

When Hagrid saw Dudley, a smug grin spread across his face. Clearly, he had done a good job of the task Dudley had given him.

Dudley was also delighted and quickly went over to Hagrid, taking a slightly yellowed, somewhat sinister-looking white wand from his outstretched hand.

[A yew wood wand nourished by exceptionally powerful dark magic (Rank S)]

【Item Description: 13.5 inches long, yew wood shaft, phoenix tail feather core.】

Its master is Tom Marvolo Riddle, also known as Voldemort. It has been nurtured by his powerful magic for many years, and has cast white spells and a large amount of extremely profound black magic. Its rating has reached its limit, its attributes are biased towards darkness, and it is extremely difficult for others to tame it.

It is Harry Potter's holly wand, a twin wand. When used together in battle, the power of the spells cast by both will be increased tenfold.

If they attack each other repeatedly, the magical energy released will either cancel each other out or be stored within the staff. Multiple attacks will likely result in mutual destruction.

"What a treasure! What a treasure! This wand has finally found its rightful owner in my hands!"

Dudley was inwardly laughing, not caring that he couldn't tame the wand for the time being. After thanking Hagrid, he casually drew a small circle in the cuff of his robe and put the precious wand into his personal space.

After handing over the items to Dudley, Hagrid happily headed to the faculty and staff seating area for his meal. On the way, he exchanged glances with Dumbledore, who was already seated at the head of the table, expressing his strong desire to confide in him and hoping to have a private chat with him after the meal.

Dudley didn't care that Hagrid and Dumbledore were chatting; if Hagrid's big mouth were completely shut down, it would surely burst.

In addition, Dudley also hoped to use Hagrid to remind Dumbledore to take the opportunity to set up traps in the territory of the Eight-Eyed Spider in the Forbidden Forest.

While having dinner at the Gryffindor long table, Dudley, as usual, surveyed the room. He noticed that Professor Ecclesia, who was quite attractive, was still displaying her social skills, chatting happily with the other professors who had come to dine.

He particularly got along well with Aurora Sinister, the dark-skinned astronomy professor, and they seemed to be discussing some knowledge about stars and astronomy.

"Could it be that I was really wrong? Voldemort's main spirit was so scared that he never actually came to Hogwarts, nor did he possess any professor?"

Dudley's mind raced. Professor Eckeris's behavior and facial expressions were perfectly normal and natural. She had just returned from abroad, which greatly reduced her suspicion.

However, despite thinking this, Dudley didn't jump to conclusions. He had Defense Against the Dark Arts class the next morning, and he planned to get closer and experience it more carefully.

Dudley then turned his attention to the upperclassmen at Hogwarts, especially the four house prefects who held some power and the presidents of the Hogwarts Student Council and Student Union, but after observing them, everyone seemed normal.

Everyone appearing normal doesn't always mean they're truly normal; it can actually indicate that something is subtly abnormal.

Dudley remained vigilant; Voldemort was not one to give up easily, and this venomous snake had to be guarded against.

After dinner, as usual, the class leaders led their teams back to their respective college lounges.

I got home a little early today.

Dudley and his friends didn't rush back to their dorm to rest. Instead, they sat on the armchairs in the Gryffindor common room and continued reading.

Ron was speechless, saying that if things continued like this, he would turn into a bookworm.

Dudley didn't have the habit of forcing others, so he told Ron that he could go back to the dormitory to rest first, but Ron hesitated and didn't leave.

This left Dali speechless. You can't concentrate on what you're reading, you can't learn it, and you don't want to leave. Why make things so difficult for yourself?

So he ignored Ron and immersed himself in the ocean of alchemical knowledge once again.

During this time, Hermione was drawn to Dudley's books and picked up one that Dudley had read to read. Sometimes, she would discuss some questions that she couldn't understand with Dudley, showing that she was very studious.

Dudley still prefers partners like this. After all, putting aside luck, most teammates who can truly help are capable and resourceful like Hermione, who possesses both courage and wisdom.

Time flies when you're focused on studying. After a long night, everyone split into two groups and went back to their dormitories to rest.

Just like the night before, Dudley and Harry put on the Disillusionment Charm once again after their roommates were fast asleep, slipped out of the Gryffindor common room, and began their nighttime stroll.

Tonight's goal is different from last night's.

Dudley, with Harry in tow, ran through the long-abandoned classrooms of Hogwarts Castle, using magic to catch a sack of live mice and insects.

They then entered the interrogation room constructed from the House of Requirement once again.

Peter Pettigrew, covered in wounds, was tied back to the cross of punishment, and live rats and insects were tied to various parts of his body with ropes.