I stepped aboard the Hogwarts Express, the familiar rumble of the train beneath my feet grounding me after the whirlwind of the final day. Students were scattering about, saying goodbye to friends, chattering excitedly about the summer. I ignored them, slipping into an empty compartment.
I sank into the seat, letting my mind wander. The year had been… extraordinary. Perfect grades, the House Cup, mastery over countless spells, and the foundations of my Death Eaters already laid. But even as I leaned back, I felt the pull of greater ambitions, the paths I needed to take to secure my place in history.
A soft chime echoed in my mind.
Ding.Congratulations, host, for completing your first Hogwarts year.Reward: Random Roulette Wheel Spin.
Curious, I raised my hand and activated the wheel. A translucent, spinning circle appeared before me, dividing into shimmering sections, each labeled with an enticing reward. The wheel spun faster and faster, the colors blurring together. I held my breath, watching as it slowed…
Finally, it landed.
"Congratulations on getting Hogwarts Legacy: Ancient Magic — The ability to use and see ancient magic."
A thrill ran down my spine. Ancient magic… the kind that existed long before Hogwarts, long before the modern spellbooks and charms we relied on. The kind that could manipulate the fundamental flows of the world.
I flexed my fingers, feeling the pulse of new power in my veins. Already, I could sense traces of magic that other wizards would never perceive. Hidden enchantments, ancient wards, runes long forgotten… all visible to me now.
A smile tugged at my lips. This was more than a reward — it was a tool, a key to shaping the world exactly as I intended.
The train rocked gently as it sped through the countryside. I leaned back in the empty compartment, thoughts racing. Summer awaited, and with it, new opportunities to expand my power, prepare my Horcrux, and delve deeper into magic older and deadlier than anything even Hogwarts dared to teach.
The first year had ended perfectly. The second year would be even more… legendary.