Fairy Tail: I Am the God

The magic here, while not harmful, is quite peculiar, possessing a powerful repulsive quality.

"Hagrid, what kind of magic is being used on the lake?"

Gray approached the lake and asked Hagrid.

"Don't you know? It's very famous!"

Hagrid was somewhat surprised, then explained:

"The lake here is cursed with magic. Unless we travel in a specific boat, no one is allowed to pass through its waters."

If they try to force their way in, the piranhas in the lake will punish the invaders severely, because there are simply too many of them!

Upon hearing this, Gray exclaimed "Oh," assuming that this must be the outermost defensive measure of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Children, come this way, we're about to board the ship!"

The new students, led by their teachers, began boarding boats on the lake.

Upon hearing the sound, Gray looked up and saw that each small boat had an oil lamp hanging from its bow.

The dim oil lamp illuminated the lake around the small boat, and all the piranhas scattered and fled away from the light.

One, two...

In the center of the lake, hundreds of small boats drift into the distance, each carrying several students.

Gray gazed into the distance and saw Hogwarts Castle, bathed in the moonlight of the night, like a transcendent otherworld.

"Isn't it beautiful?"

Hagrid was also ready. He waved to Gray, signaling him to hurry up and board the ship, and said:

"You'll fall in love with this place if you stay here long enough."

"Yes, this place is really nice."

Gray stood at the bow of the boat, letting it move on its own without any wind, carrying him toward the small island in the center of the lake.

The bow of the boat cut through the water, and a cool evening breeze swept by.

The journey ended a dozen minutes later.

One by one, the small boats began to dock, vying with each other.

The small boat docked, and Gray, who was standing at the bow, jumped off the boat.

Hagrid shook his tattered leather coat, nodded to Grey who was admiring the surrounding scenery, and took the lead as he walked into the castle.

Outside Hogwarts Castle, there are gardens, gazebos, and tall trees.

Led by Hagrid, Grey walked and looked around, his face full of wonder.

It's a different kind of magical world, giving people the feeling of discovering the fairy island of Penglai.

"This way..."

Hagrid led Grey through winding paths inside Hogwarts Castle, ascending layer by layer.

Finally, led by Hagrid, the two arrived on the eighth floor, in front of two stone statues.

"Password!" Two stone statues stand guard at the entrance to the principal's office.

"Ahem... honey hard candy."

Hagrid thought for a moment and then spoke earnestly to the statue.

"The password is correct."

The two stone statues blocking the entrance retreated to either side as Hagrid gave the command.

"Professor Dumbledore is waiting for you inside. Please go in."

Hagrid pointed to the gate, showing no intention of going in.

"Aren't you going in?"

Gray countered with a question, while Hagrid scratched his head and explained:

"No, I need to take care of the new students. Besides, I'm not sure if I should have overheard your conversation!"

Hagrid was Dumbledore's most trusted man, but he wasn't particularly curious about this aspect.

Gray nodded, then ignored Hagrid as he left and strode toward the principal's office.

As Gray entered, the two stone statues roared and closed together.

In the principal's office, portraits of past principals hang in various corners of the room.

As Gray entered, the figures in the painting turned their heads to look at him, as if they were still alive.

Good evening, Professor Dumbledore!

Gray's gaze swept around the room, finally settling on the old man smiling at him from behind the desk.

This kind-looking old man is none other than Dumbledore, the current headmaster of Hogwarts and the greatest wizard of this century.

"You too, I hope you like it here!"

Dumbledore nodded slightly, rose to pour Grey a cup of tea, and said:

“My good friend, Mr. Nicolas Flamel, highly recommended you to me. He said you are the best person in the world to protect the Philosopher's Stone, and even Hogwarts.”

"Of course, I will do my best!"

Gray accepted the teacup with a serious expression and great care.

“Nico Flamel is the owner of the Philosopher's Stone. He believes you can protect it and strengthen Hogwarts. So, may I ask, can I trust you?”

Dumbledore looked intently at Gray, who nodded slightly and said casually:

"Of course!"

"Very good, now the Philosopher's Stone is yours!"

"puff..."

Gray, who was drinking tea, suddenly spat it out.

Chapter 261, The World Has Changed, the Plot Doesn't Match. (Second Update)

Upon hearing Dumbledore say that he would give him the Philosopher's Stone, Gray spat out his tea.

For Grey, who is already familiar with the Harry Potter universe,

The Philosopher's Stone is the treasure that leads to the first major plot point in Harry Potter.

It was this Philosopher's Stone that attracted Voldemort's attention.

At this time, Voldemort, severely injured, desperately needed the power of the Philosopher's Stone to make a comeback.

So, if this thing were given to him, would Harry Potter and his friends still have had their first encounter with Voldemort?

The plot is messed up, completely messed up.

Gray looked at Dumbledore, who was smiling, with disbelief, and whispered:

"Are you sure you want to entrust the Philosopher's Stone to me for safekeeping?"

"I am absolutely certain that your arrival has brought about new changes!"

Dumbledore looked very serious and showed no sign of acting impulsively.

Seeing this, Gray was puzzled, because it didn't make any sense at all.

It's important to know that, based on the stories he knows, Dumbledore never truly trusts anyone.

He's a cunning old fox; you never know what he's actually plotting when he smiles at you.

In this way, he could easily gain Dumbledore's trust with just a recommendation, something Gray would never have believed.

"This Harry Potter world is strange in every way!"

Gray became instinctively alert in the silence.

After several worlds of reincarnation missions, Gray realized that the plot could be changed.

However, this change requires a prerequisite.

At the very least, we must intervene directly in the plot itself.

But now, Gray hasn't done anything yet, and the plot has already taken this turn.

This made Gray wonder whether his own appearance had triggered such a chain reaction, or whether there was something wrong with the world itself.

For Dumbledore, the Philosopher's Stone was bait to lure Voldemort out, and it was also the most important part of the first act.

Perhaps Dumbledore will have some goodwill towards me because of Nicolas Flamel's recommendation, but he wouldn't disrupt his plans for that reason.

After all, without the Philosopher's Stone, Voldemort could not be summoned, and Harry Potter would not be able to learn that Voldemort was still alive.

Hmm, that's strange. What exactly has changed?

Why was the main storyline changed so drastically?

Could it be that something I don't know is happening here?