The warm golden glow of sunset spilled through the crystal windows of the Valvas Mansion as the family gathered in the great hall. The long dining table gleamed beneath floating candles—each flame enchanted by Roy himself before he'd left for Hogwarts.
Rem and Ram stood quietly behind Roy, their eyes shimmering with quiet pride as the boy who had returned was not the same one who had left. He carried an aura—refined, regal, and heavy with restrained power.
Darius Valvas leaned back in his chair, eyes filled with pride."You've made me proud again, Roy. House Cup champion and the youngest Auror-level wizard in history. Even Flamel sent a letter praising your alchemy results."
Roy smiled faintly, raising his glass.
"Thank you, Grandfather. But it's only the beginning. There's still more to master."
His mother, Jessica Valvas, reached forward, brushing his hair fondly.
"You've grown, my little phoenix."
The words made him chuckle softly.
"Dark Phoenix, actually," he corrected, earning laughter from the family.
As dinner ended, Roy slipped away to his chambers—accompanied by Grayfia, who followed silently with her usual composed grace. She entered just as Roy was checking his System Tab, the familiar mechanical chime ringing softly in his mind.
System Notification
[Ding!]System Hidden Task Completed• Win the House Cup• Defeat Voldemort's PlanHidden Chain Bonus Activated!
Rewards:• Talent Improvement Cards ×3• Magic Power Boost Potion ×1
Roy smirked. "So the first year closes with a little surprise."
He tapped the cards one by one:
Alchemy: S → SS
Transfiguration: S → SS
Charms: S → SS
A ripple of energy surged through his body. He felt the magic within him hum in perfect balance, sharper, clearer.
Then, he uncorked the Magic Power Boost Potion—a swirling liquid of blue and silver flame. As he drank it, an explosion of power erupted within his veins. His body radiated mana so dense that even the room's wards shimmered under the pressure.
When the light faded, his Power Level had risen from Peak Auror → Peak Elite Auror.
Grayfia stepped closer, her eyes wide.
"Your aura… it's changed again, Master Roy."
Roy smiled, pulling her gently into his arms.
"You've been with me through every step, Grayfia. You deserve to rest too."
The ice queen of Lucifuge blushed faintly—something only Roy could make her do—and silently leaned against him. That night, the mansion remained quiet, save for the faint heartbeat of power echoing from Roy's room.