The sickly, iron-fisted beauty in Harry Potter

To test this, Dolly took a step forward and tried to touch the mirror, but Harry hurriedly blocked her way, spreading his arms to prevent her from seeing.

"Sister, let's go back now. There's nothing to see in this mirror, trust me!"

"And you've been sitting here for hours? Let me see!"

Dolly looked incredulous and reached out to push Harry away, but Harry shouted, "No!"

But Dolly still pulled him away, and Dolly's hand finally touched him.

Sure enough, a list of attributes appeared in front of Dolly.

[The Mirror of Eris possesses self-enhancing magic: Legilimency Lv.6, Solidification Charm Lv.6.]

It's still a pretty scary skill level, but it's nowhere near as good as the invisibility cloak we just saw.

From the perspective of the solidification spell, although there is only a level difference of 1, that may be the difference between humans and gods—or at least the difference between being regarded as gods.

The difference in materials is even greater. The invisibility cloak is made of a level 5 anti-magic material that has never been heard of before, while the mirror in front of us is probably just an ordinary mirror that has been modified by a master wizard.

However, it must be admitted that even this mirror is an extremely rare treasure in the magical world, and probably only someone of Dumbledore's caliber could make and modify it.

If Dumbledore has already completed its transformation, then it means the Philosopher's Stone is now hidden inside this mirror.

Dolly's heart began to race slightly. Even with only 4 points of willpower, it was difficult to resist the temptation of the Philosopher's Stone. After all, it was a stone that could turn stones into gold and grant immortality.

Having already died once, Dolly understands the preciousness of life more than most people, and is reluctant to give up this second life filled with hope and rosy sunlight.

So if she could get the Philosopher's Stone...

"Sister, are you alright?"

Seeing that Dolly wasn't moving, Harry quickly came over and asked her with concern.

"I'm fine, how could I be not?"

Dolly countered with ease, as if her earlier fascination had never existed.

This left Harry dumbfounded. His sister could face the mirror with such ease. Was there really such a big difference in willpower between him and his sister?

Dolly also let out a soft breath. She had indeed been engrossed, but because she hadn't seen the image in the mirror, she was able to snap out of it immediately.

If she had been captivated by the view in the mirror, it's uncertain whether she could have broken free so quickly.

After all, the mirror carries level 6 Legilimency, and Dolly's 4 points of willpower are not enough. At most, she won't be fooled by the mirror, but it's impossible for her not to be affected by it.

"Harry."

Dolly spoke again, and Harry quickly responded, but what Dolly said next left him somewhat bewildered.

"Next, you count to 30. If I don't leave the mirror, you pull me away. If you can't pull me away, you smash me away."

After saying that, Dolly began to prepare, wanting to see herself clearly through the mirror.

What is most important to Dolly?

Dolly couldn't give a precise answer to this question.

She felt that she might also see her parents from her past life, after all, they were the parents who gave her life and raised her, people that Dolly could never forget.

It could also be the Dursleys in this life, after all, their blood flows in this body.

Then Dolly might become a billionaire, enjoying life in a modern future, flaunting her wealth, preaching the path to success to millions of young people, and even making cameo appearances in movies.

She might also become the next Nicolas Flamel, possessing a lifespan of hundreds or thousands of years, and unwilling to retire in the magical world, thus becoming the magical queen in the shadows of the Muggle world, a candidate for the next super dark lord.

The last possibility is perhaps the one with the least impact and the lowest probability.

That is... well, okay.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Dolly felt disappointed and dejected, never expecting herself to be such a person lacking in sophistication.

Rather than becoming a billionaire and enjoying a life of pleasure, or propelling humanity towards the stars, or becoming a civilized person who values ​​family and maintains good morals, what she desires most is...

Dolly touched her face; it was flushed, burning hot.

However, compared to the blush-inducing scene in the mirror, she felt quite calm. After all, the image in the mirror was the kind that, if described, might be hunted down across time and space by the God of Harmony.

Ugh……

Dolly sighed deeply, closed her eyes, and decided it was better not to see such a scene.

Sigh, just one more look, just one more look...

Just as Dolly was struggling with herself, Harry finally grabbed Dolly's sleeve and pulled her away. Seeing Dolly's difficult appearance, he quickly asked, "Sister, are you alright?"

Dolly rolled her eyes at Harry, leaving him feeling bewildered.

But Dolly immediately covered her face, calming her burning blood, and said, "Thank you, Harry, you helped me."

"So, sister, what did you see?"

Then Harry received another eye roll from Dolly, along with the words, "Don't pry into a lady's privacy."

Seeing that Dolly wasn't going to answer, Harry didn't mind.

Because rather than listening to Dolly's secrets, he actually wanted to share what he had seen and heard.

So he said, "I saw my parents and relatives. They were very kind and friendly, and I wanted to stay here with them."

"Although I've heard about them from Aunt Penny, seeing them in person is a completely different experience. Can you understand, sister?"

Harry became more and more agitated as he spoke: "I know they're fake, but I just want to stay here..."

Dolly's hand slowly rested on Harry's head, gently rubbing it.

This sudden yet familiar action made Harry feel an urge to cry.

He had expected Dolly to dissuade him, but Dolly said, "I understand you, Harry. They are your parents, my parents, and my family. No one will forget them."

"Even if they had many conflicts during their lives, after their deaths, there is always an inexplicable grief that will break the hearts of the living, making them realize that those loved ones will never be seen again."

"That's probably the meaning behind the creation of this mirror—giving everyone a chance to get used to and get rid of sadness."

"So it's reasonable for you to stay here. You can say and do whatever you want without having to hold back. You're still an 11-year-old child."

Harry finally couldn't hold back his tears any longer. He turned to look at his parents in the mirror, squatted down on the ground, and cried his heart out.

Dolly put her arm around Harry's shoulder, comforting him, while her eyes glanced helplessly at the mirror, only to see a completely different view than Harry's.

One side is cozy, the other is fiery.

They cried and laughed at the same time.

Families reunite, and friends gather in groups.

This is... a bit strange.

It's even a little too bizarre.

Whether from an emotional or visual perspective, Dolly eventually couldn't bear the huge difference and covered her face with one hand, forcing herself to confront the mirror.

Let's just consider it... practicing Occlumency.

Thanks to Dolly's persistence and the help of her 4 points of willpower, she was finally able to temporarily break free from the magic mirror's influence.

It wasn't because Dolly could fight against a level 6 Legilimency, but because the purpose of creating this magic mirror was at least not to harm people maliciously.

Although some people will still be trapped in it, Dolly believes that the person who created it should hope that people can use their own strength to leave the mirror and thus break free from their obsession to embrace a new life.

Of course, this is difficult.

Even Dumbledore and Snape couldn't do it; their lives were already set, devoid of any hope, and all they awaited was redemption through death.

But for Harry and Dolly, the challenge was much simpler.

Because they are young, because their lives are full of hope.

Instead of seeking redemption from the deceased, they can find new happiness in the living and make their lives more fulfilling.

Just like Dolly, she could easily turn the image in the mirror into reality, although it would take two years, otherwise it would be a crime.

Dolly was full of motivation; how could she be satisfied with just looking at the beautiful scenery in the mirror?

The same goes for Harry.

Although Harry doesn't have a clear life goal yet, there are always many interesting things waiting for him to experience in reality.

The Harry parents and relatives in this mirror only wave, smile, and nod, which is nothing compared to the fun of reality.

"Cry, it doesn't matter if you cry here until dawn."

"We'll go home when it gets light. You can rest well on the train. We'll have a blast in London these next few days."

"When you come back, you can come here to see your parents again when you have time, but don't forget your Quidditch teammates, as well as Ron and Neville, who are still waiting for you."

Harry nodded, wiped away his tears, and tried to stop crying.

But his efforts soon failed, and he started crying again.

Dolly wasn't in a hurry; she was prepared to spend the whole night with Harry.

Anyway, Dolly was a pro at staying up all night in her previous life, much more stamina than Harry, who was really just a little kid.

Sure enough, around five o'clock in the morning, Harry rolled his eyes and fell asleep on the ground.

Dolly yawned and stretched, and was about to ask Spot to take Harry home.

A yawn immediately put Dolly on alert.

She turned around and saw a figure moving in the shadows. Just as she was about to unleash her wand skill, the person opposite her seemed to have sensed Dolly's thoughts and quickly stepped out.

"Good evening, Miss Dursley, or should I say good morning?"

"Professor Dumbledore?"

Dolly looked surprised, but she wasn't surprised at all.

Even when Dolly arrived there, she already realized that Dumbledore was nearby.

The reason is simple: the Mirror of Erised is a magical item that is somewhat dangerous and may harm a person's mind and spirit.

This mirror was placed here by Dumbledore; it was also a tool he used to test Harry's mental resilience.

Dumbledore wouldn't harm Harry, so naturally he wouldn't leave Harry alone in front of the mirror.