Harry Potter: Eternity Wizard

In 1991, at this point in time, Cornelius Fudge had only been Minister of Magic for two years. He had yet to establish his own political foothold by exchanging favors with the various families and powerful wizards within different departments under his command.

Right now, he still needed Dumbledore's support in many aspects.

So, the moment he received a message from Hogwarts, he immediately rushed over, eager to please, with a smile plastered all over his face.

It was impossible to tell that, in just a few years, after consolidating his power, he would come to see Dumbledore as a law-abiding old man unwilling to upend the system—someone he could bully without consequence. He would then begin shouting at Dumbledore without restraint.

Since he owed Dumbledore so much and needed his support in many matters, when Professor McGonagall relayed the situation, Minister Fudge immediately assured her that he would do his best to push for tighter control over Boggarts, seal off any related information, and monitor any potential developments.

However, the Head of the Department of Mysteries, who had accompanied Fudge to Hogwarts, was not nearly as friendly. He pressed for more details, but under McGonagall's calm responses, he got nothing out of her.

Though this incident was, strictly speaking, quite dangerous, it had been contained before it could escalate. There was little impact, and all the Ministry needed to do was file a simple report. As a result, the Department of Mysteries had no leverage to take further action.

Finding himself at a dead end, the Department Head was eventually dragged away from Hogwarts by Minister Fudge.

On the Way Back...

"Fudge, this is not a trivial matter. Acting like this—does it align with your duties as Minister of Magic?" The Head of the Department of Mysteries frowned, clearly displeased, and didn't bother hiding his frustration.

"I know it's not a trivial matter. I'm neither blind nor stupid," Fudge snapped back irritably.

"Then why—"

Fudge interrupted him. "Then what do you propose we do?"

"The way this was handled is completely unlike McGonagall or Dumbledore's usual approach."

McGonagall had previously worked at the Ministry, so Fudge knew a little about her. As for Dumbledore, his biggest political backer at the moment, Fudge made sure to study him daily.

"Snape? Flitwick? Sprout?" Fudge listed the names of the Heads of the other three houses at Hogwarts.

"They don't fit either."

"So… do you remember that student who stood silently behind McGonagall while we were talking to her?"

"The Seer?"

As someone from the Department of Mysteries, he couldn't possibly overlook wizards with extraordinary abilities. Those with unique talents were all documented in their archives. Their department specialized in studying the unexplained and always kept a close eye on such individuals.

"Yes. Your department has records on him, but some classified information is beyond your clearance. Without my authorization, you won't see it."

"Tell me, then—why do you think the magical community in the Middle East didn't intervene when a Seer used his prophetic abilities to dominate the battlefield during the Gulf War? You understand how hard it is to suppress the news of an eleven-year-old breaking through modern military defenses, right?"

"Was it really just internal conflict stopping them? Why didn't they capture him first and then fight over him later? Why did they let a Seer run rampant on the battlefield?"

Fudge's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

"...Aren't we talking about the Boggart incident?" The Head of the Department of Mysteries was confused.

"They're highly connected." Seeing that his colleague still wasn't following, Fudge decided to spell it out. There was no fun in playing riddles if the other person wasn't even trying to guess.

"You've read Ritual Magic Is More Than Just Blood Sacrifice, haven't you?"

"Of course. That book played a crucial role in shaping modern magic. Its author validated many key theories. Even though it's centuries old, every member of the Department of Mysteries has read it."

In the wizarding world, that book was comparable to The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art from the Han Dynasty. While modern people rarely referenced it, researchers in the field were bound to check it out.

"Ritual magic is everywhere. It doesn't even require a formal setup—just belief alone can create a vast ritual that affects everyone in the world…" Fudge softly recited a passage from the book's introduction.

"That pantheon has nearly four billion followers now. Even in ancient times, just a few million believers were enough to create countless divine artifacts. Do you really think no wizard has ever considered exploiting that power?"

The Department of Mysteries official scoffed. "Impossible. No one can harness that kind of energy."

If faith-based power were so easily manipulated, wizards would have long since used magic to establish their own religions.

Unlike simple belief, faith-based magic was not only difficult to wield—it was dangerous.

Even alchemized artifacts created through faith often had unpredictable side effects, let alone…

Wait.

Suddenly, he realized what Fudge was implying.

"You get it now, don't you?" Fudge smirked. "A massive concentration of belief naturally gathers immense power. That young Seer, under the guise of a prophet, kept performing 'miracles' on the battlefield. Whether they were enemies or allies, countless people ended up placing their faith in him."

"He's a wizard with magical abilities, so he should have been more susceptible to its influence. Yet, nothing abnormal happened to him."

"This isn't like people 'wishing for' Harry Potter's survival—it's an extreme, large-scale form of faith."

"Sometimes, the absence of anomalies is the biggest anomaly."

Fudge paused for a moment before continuing, "I may not be the most powerful wizard, but as Minister, I have access to a lot of information."

"There are three possible explanations for his situation. One, whatever anomaly exists within him is still latent. Two, he has a unique constitution that shields him from negative influences… though whether that also blocks potential benefits is uncertain."

"The third possibility… is that his very existence is an anomaly far more terrifying than faith itself."

"Now, back to the original topic. If it's the first or third scenario, that Seer is a ticking time bomb. If it's the second, then he's an invaluable research subject for faith-based magic."

Fudge stopped walking and turned to look seriously at his colleague.

"Now, keeping all that in mind, reconsider: why didn't Middle Eastern wizards capture him? Why did Dumbledore publicly defend him in Wizengamot and allow him to enroll at Hogwarts? Why has the Middle Eastern wizarding world been so restless lately? Why did Dumbledore personally go there?"

"And why did Hogwarts handle the Boggart incident so differently than usual?"

Because Fudge, who currently lacked real power, viewed Dumbledore with the perspective of a subordinate looking up to a superior. He saw the world through the lens of political maneuvering and conspiracy.

He never considered the possibility that Dumbledore, due to his own past trauma, simply felt compassion for Roger and that, as a kindhearted elder, he was naturally more forgiving toward children.

Seeing everything as political scheming, Fudge patted the shoulder of the man beside him.

"So, don't get involved in everything. Don't dig too deep into everything."

"When the water runs too deep, you need to learn to turn a blind eye…" Fudge imparted his philosophy of survival.

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