Hogwarts: Starting with full Unforgivable Curses

Chapter 208 instantly made him drool with fear.

Chapter 208 instantly made him drool with fear.
Dylan strode toward the Honeydukes candy store.

There are quite a few young wizards here.

He had just stepped into the store.

Then you can hear Fred's loud voice coming from inside the store.

"Dylan! You're finally here! We've been waiting for ages!"

—Daylily, that's something Dylan casually mentioned to Ron before.

Later, somehow, Fred and George learned it from him.

Dylan looked in the direction from which the sound came.

The Weasley brothers were standing next to a shelf, with a guy with a traditional black hairstyle next to them.

It was Lee Jordan.

—Fred and George's best buddy.

"I thought you'd arrive early, but I rushed over and haven't seen you anywhere," Fred complained.

Dylan strolled over slowly: "I went to get some drinks."

Upon hearing this, George immediately raised his eyebrows, leaned closer to Dylan, and then sniffed.

"Wow, the butterbeer you brought smells amazing! What are you doing drinking at Three Brooms? I should have gone there to find you!"

Fred nodded: "And you can buy us a drink too."

George looked regretful: "That's such a pity."

Dylan rolled his eyes: "Ever since you guys made a name for yourselves with those amulets, haven't a lot of people been asking you to buy all sorts of weird prank props? Do you think you're short of money for a little bit of alcohol?"

Fred winked and leaned closer: "Every penny counts!"

George chuckled and said, "Well, Mrs. Rosmerta's cocktail is indeed very good. The aroma is simply irresistible—and it's even suitable for minors."

Fred pulled Dylan toward another shelf: "Come on, come on, I have something good for you to see!"

Dylan followed him forward.

After standing still.

Fred released him.

Then, mysteriously, he picked up a honey candy from the sample box.

Spin it out in circles with your fingertips.

— Dylan even suspected that Fred had learned his fancy techniques from Lockhart.

"What are you doing?"

Dylan raised an eyebrow.

"Shh, it's just a little trick."

Fred clapped his hands suddenly.

Then he stretched out his hand, placed it in front of Dylan, and opened his palm.

There was originally only one honey candy, but now there are two.

Dylan glanced at him, then looked up at Fred without saying a word.

Fred winked. "Want to take a gamble? See which candy hides a prank? It's just a little trick, Dylan, I don't think you'll be scared, right?"

"Those boring attempts at provocation won't work on me, and besides—"

Dylan glanced at Fred indifferently, then reached out and pulled the candy directly from the hidden pocket in Fred's sleeve.

"Neither of these two pieces looks like candy that you can eat normally."

Dylan casually wiped it and tossed the honey candy into Fred's mouth.

"Mmm! So sweet!" Fred instinctively took the candy into his mouth.

The sweetness of the honey instantly spread across his tongue.

But the next moment, he came to his senses, pouted, and said helplessly, "Dylan, this is not fair. Even for such a small pastime, do you have to do the divination first? God, you're so boring!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he smacked his lips for the candy and muttered something under his breath.

"I feel that the only place in this store where you can taste the highest quality candies is where you can taste the samples. The candies I usually eat always feel like they're missing something."

Dylan rolled his eyes: "Does your crude magic really need me to use magic to demonstrate it?"

“I even saw you hiding the candy with my own eyes.”

Fred's eyes widened: "You know magic?"

George said, "He comes from a Muggle family, so he must know about Muggle magic!"

Fred looked disappointed: "I was hoping to surprise Dylan with magic!"

Dylan shook his head: "That's why I should be surprised. Where did you guys get into magic? Instead of studying magic properly, you've learned these fancy tricks that rely on manipulation and distraction to fool people."

Fred blinked and, like spilling beans, explained to Dylan how he had learned magic from George.

Dylan then realized that Mr. Arthur had been exposed to Muggle knowledge more frequently lately.

Especially during the summer vacation months in the first few months.

Mr. Arthur personally performed the magic tricks he had just learned for Fred and the others.

Mr. Arthur was, after all, an adult wizard, and even if his methods were crude, he could have easily concealed them with magic.

So fooling those two little brats, Fred and George, is more than enough.

As a result, the twins pestered Mr. Arthur to teach them magic tricks, and in the end they learned almost everything, but were still far from mastering them.

Dylan didn't have any particular opinion on this.

If it were just magic, he could actually perform it quite smoothly with his current skills.

but……

If everyone can learn magic, who would still want to learn magic tricks?
That's absolutely insane!
“We think this kind of magic can be combined with prank props.”

"Yes, it has given us a lot of inspiration."

Dylan nodded: "Alright, if you really want to learn magic well, then try it next time and cut down on the fancy tricks."

"The true essence of magic lies in creating cognitive biases, whether it's visual misdirection or psychological suggestion. In short, simple techniques are meaningless."

"Or rather, the methods used are also serving the purpose of deception."

Fred and George only vaguely understood what Dylan was saying, but that didn't stop them from admiring him.

"As expected of you! You're so good at magic, and you even know so much about magic tricks!"

Dylan scoffed: "Magic is deception, while magic creates reality. But in any case, aren't they both trying to break the logic of reality and create fantastical experiences?"

"So it's all connected. I naturally know something about magic—and my dad used to always perform magic for me."

—Although they were mostly performances put on by Mr. Hawkwood to win over his wife.

But at least after he is born, we will show him our skills.

—Of course, the main focus is still on performing for Dylan's mom.

"Wow, your dad must be really interesting!" Fred's eyes lit up.

“We’ll definitely have a lot to talk about with your dad!” George added.

Dylan glanced at them.

Haha~
Mr. Hawkwood even "raised" his own son as an afterthought.

Do you two really expect him to spend his time and energy on you?
What a daydream!

"Alright, what exactly do you want me to see? Is it just this magic trick riddled with flaws?"

Dylan looked at the two of them: "Or... these two prank candies?"

"Oh! We've been underestimated!"

"Don't talk nonsense, Dylan. These two prank candies are just an appetizer."

Fred and George exchanged a glance.

The two people who were originally close together suddenly separated.

Between their intertwined arms.

A paper bag was shaken out with a "whoosh".

"Clap clap clap!"

There was a round of applause.

It was Lee Jordan, who hadn't said a word the whole time.

Dylan wasn't quite sure why this Black man was named Lee.

Dylan speculated.

Perhaps the little black boy's mother is from the East.

“Look at this!” Fred said.

Dylan stared at the paper bag, his mouth agape: "Wow, a paper bag?"

He also clapped along with Lee Jordan.

"What paper bag?" Fred asked, puzzled.

George snapped out of his daze: "No, we're talking about what's inside!"

"—Weasley's Exclusive Prank Gift Pack!"

"This was prepared especially for you!"

"For someone who has always supported us, never attacked us, and even contributed money and effort—" "And even offered ideas!"

"—Some of these ideas are really brilliant!"

The Weasley twins said sincerely, "Dylan, we really appreciate it!"

"Oh?"

Dylan became slightly interested.

He looked at the paper bag the two of them were carrying.

"Are these... all sorts of new prank props you've made?"

"Chok to death!" The Weasley twins nodded repeatedly.

"...Don't choke to death, let me see."

Dylan reached out and took the paper bag from the twins' hands.

Fred squinted: "There are many props here, and each one has its own way of being used."

George chuckled, "But you'll have to figure that out yourself, little by little. We're not going to tell you!"

Fred said, "There's one more thing!"

George added, "Don't use magic for prophecy! That's cheating!"

The two then said in unison, "We've placed a gift here that we truly prepared for you!"

Let's see if you can find it!

"But we all believe you have the ability!"

Dylan looked at the handbag in his hand, then at the Weasley twins.

After a two-second pause, he couldn't help but speak.

"Thank you, but... why does this paper bag look so torn?"

The two people, who had been looking on with hope, suddenly froze.

“Uh…” George scratched his head.

"That's the bag my mom uses for grocery shopping. I accidentally tore a hole in it, so I took it," Fred said guiltily, blinking.

(；)……

You are worthy of it.

"Are you sure Mrs. Molly won't say anything to me when she sees me?"

"of course not!"

"We're sure!"

The Weasley twins then said seriously, "She'll only scold us, she'll never scold you, don't worry!"

"...That doesn't sound like a good thing either."

Dylan sighed helplessly.

Hopefully, when he visits the Weasleys again, he won't suffer any undeserved misfortune because of this bag.

Dylan lowered his eyes and glanced at the "Weasley Prank Exclusive Gift Pack" that the twins had given him.

The kraft paper bag was stretched taut and bulging, with its corners exuding a rebellious, upturned air.

There is indeed a hole in the middle.

It's on the back.

However, now that he has it in his hand, it has become the front side.

His fingertips could feel the outline of the objects inside through the paper.

—There are round, prank candies that look like honey candies.

There were also some angular things that I didn't know what they were.

And some small, hard glass bottles.

Dylan did have some guesses about this.

Not long ago, George and Fred would come to him to ask about potions.

The glass bottle likely contains a magic potion used for pranks.

"Perhaps I should show it to Professor Snape."

Dylan looked up at Fred and George, a smile playing on his lips, and lifted the heavy paper bag in his hand.

"Thanks, I think this gift package will keep me entertained for half a year. As for the real gift you mentioned, I'll discover it little by little."

As soon as the paper bag is lifted, the various props inside make a rustling sound.

Hehe! Hope you'll be surprised when you see our gift!

The Wei Xilai twins chatted with Dylan for a while longer.

He then eagerly pulled Lee Jordan and Dylan away to say goodbye.

After the three of them went out the door.

Dylan watched the direction they had gone.

—It seems to be the Three Brooms Bar.

Dylan shrugged.

In order to deal with the young wizards who occasionally wander into Hogsmeade Village every year, the bar has introduced non-alcoholic beverages.

Even if those young wizards went there, it was mostly just to experience the atmosphere of the bar.

Moreover, real bars only get lively at night.

But they had to return to Hogwarts that night.

So this phenomenon has probably been passed down through generations.

Dylan tossed the Weasley Prank Package into his control panel and then wandered around Honeydukes Candy Store for a while.

Unlike Joko's Laugh Shop, Honey Duke Candy Shop introduces new products from time to time.

Dylan bought quite a lot.

—It's not just that he can eat a lot.

Coal Ball also quite likes some dairy candies.

Dylan bought much more candy this time than before.

He planned to share some with Luna when he returned to school.

Pay the money.

Dylan left with the candy.

After stepping outside, I casually tossed the candy into the control panel.

There are many pumpkin lanterns piled on the cobblestones of Hogsmeade Village.

The air still carried a sweet, frosted sugar scent.

It will occasionally drift into people's nasal cavity along with the cold air.

Dylan walked a few steps along the exterior wall of the Honeydukes store.

Get around the crowd.

When no one is watching, hide in the shadows of the alley.

Then, he put on the Shadow Ring and instantly became invisible.

At the same time, he pulled out several Dementors from Little A and held them in his hand.

In this way, they also become invisible along with themselves.

After becoming invisible, Dylan could swagger past wave after wave of young wizards arriving at Hogsmeade Village and head to the Ministry of Magic's temporary office.

However, it was precisely because he led the Dementors by that he passed by.

This makes the surrounding air even colder.

Especially when Dylan passed by, many young wizards shivered from the cold.

They arrived at the Ministry of Magic's temporary office.

Dylan looked at the iron gate in front of him.

"Do Dementors need to celebrate Halloween?"

I looked at the newly replaced pumpkin lantern padlock hanging on the iron gate.

Dylan's mouth twitched.

Orange-yellow flames still flickered inside the jack-o'-lantern padlock.

Dylan aimed his wand at the lock cylinder.

He initially intended to break down the door, but after thinking about it, he decided to put his hand down.

Then, with a swift movement, he passed directly through the wall.