SWNOVELXO Chapter 1: The One at Hogwarts(EDITED)
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The Great Hall buzzed with the usual pre-dinner chatter as students settled into their respective House tables. Above, the enchanted ceiling mirrored the twilight sky, its serenity contrasting with the bustling energy below.
Among the sea of robes, one figure stood out—not for his golden locks or dazzling smile but for the secrets hidden behind his confident facade. Gilderoy Lockhart, now the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, exuded charm and flamboyance, drawing attention as easily as a moth to flame. Yet, behind the twinkling blue eyes and polished exterior lurked a soul far removed from the man everyone thought they knew.
One year ago, the man now known as Gilderoy Lockhart had awoken to a new reality, memories of a different life crashing into his consciousness like waves upon a shore. In that life, magic had been nothing more than a fantasy conjured by the stories of books, movies, and anime. But here, in the wizarding world, it was as real as the wand in his hand and the enchanted ceiling above.
It was during those first few months that he discovered the truth about himself. This body, this world—they were unfamiliar, but the mind inhabiting it was not. Gilderoy, or rather the soul that had taken over his body, found himself blessed—or cursed—with extraordinary abilities, the likes of which defied even this magical world's comprehension.
Among these gifts was a Reality Marble, a inner world that allowed him to manifest objects he had seen or imagined in his previous life. Whether it was the intricate suits of Iron Man, the legendary Excalibur, or even fantastical artifacts from other dimensions, anything etched into his memory of his previous life could be brought forth into existence. Yet, there were limits: objects capable of altering the fabric of reality on a global scale were beyond his grasp, for now. The power of an Infinity Gauntlet or the destructive might of certain Nasuverse artifacts remained unattainable, at least for now.
More intriguing, however, was the Kaleidoscope—the Second Magic. This ability granted him access to the multiverse itself, a cosmic web of infinite possibilities. With it, he could peer into alternate realities, draw knowledge from other worlds, and even experiment with crossing dimensions. But this magic came with challenges. The Kaleidoscope offered him a glimpse into boundless knowledge, yet understanding it required deciphering theories that stretched beyond the limits of mortal comprehension. It was like holding the key to a treasure chest locked by puzzles he could barely fathom.
In the year since his arrival, Gilderoy had immersed himself in mastering these newfound powers. The wizarding world, with its malleable magical laws, provided fertile ground for experimentation. Hogwarts, in particular, fascinated him; the castle's ancient wards and boundless mysteries acted as both a proving ground and a source of inspiration. By day, he dazzled students with exaggerated tales of his so-called exploits. By night, he delved into arcane research, weaving together the threads of his Reality Marble and the Kaleidoscope.
One of his most significant breakthroughs came six months ago, when he successfully crafted a spell to traverse dimensions. This spell combined the essence of his Reality Marble with the Kaleidoscope's multiversal connections, using objects as anchors to pinpoint destinations across the vast cosmos. For instance, the vibranium shield of Captain America didn't just symbolize strength; it carried echoes of the hands that had wielded it and the worlds it had protected. By using such artifacts as catalysts, he could bridge the gaps between dimensions.
Tonight, as the students dined on roast chicken and butterbeer, Gilderoy Lockhart sat among them, exuding his usual air of practiced charm. Outwardly, he was the same flamboyant professor who signed autographs and regaled crowds with his embellished tales. Inwardly, he was a being poised between two worlds, his mind teeming with possibilities and his heart set on uncovering the mysteries of existence.
He had already tested his dimensional spell in secret, opening fleeting windows to other worlds. While the experiments had been brief and costly in terms of magical energy, they confirmed the spell's potential. Yet, he hesitated to push further. There was much he did not yet understand about this world and its relationship to the multiverse. For all his knowledge, there remained an underlying sense of unease—of something watching, waiting, in the void between worlds.
As the laughter and chatter of the Great Hall swirled around him, Gilderoy considered his next steps. The objects he summoned, the dimensions he glimpsed, the power he wielded—they were tools, yes, but also responsibilities. Here, in this ancient school of magic, where secrets lay hidden in every corner, he felt the weight of his abilities pressing upon him.
Little did he know that his journey at Hogwarts was about to take an unexpected turn. A turn that would test not only his magical prowess but his very understanding of identity, power, and purpose.
For now, however, he smiled his practiced smile, exchanging pleasantries with the students and basking in their admiration. But beneath the surface, the man who had lived another life prepared for the challenges to come. A year of research and experimentation had brought him this far. The stage was set, and the threads of destiny were tightening around him. Soon, Gilderoy Lockhart would find himself not just a participant in the story of this world, but its author.
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Author's note:- 1.Kaleidoscope-The Kaleidoscope, also known as the Second Magic, is one of the Five True Magics in the Nasuverse. It is wielded by Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg, often referred to as "Zelretch the Wizard Marshall." The Kaleidoscope enables its user to manipulate parallel worlds and dimensions, allowing them to access, observe, and even interact with alternate realities.
The Kaleidoscope is one of the most complex and powerful magical systems in the Nasuverse, and it's a concept that represents the vast multiverse that underpins many of the events across the different stories in the Type-Moon universe.
2.Reality Marble:- A Reality Marble in the Nasuverse is a powerful and extremely rare form of magecraft that allows a user to project their inner world onto reality, creating an alternate dimension or a bounded field that reflects the caster's psyche. It's one of the highest levels of magic, and only a few can use it, as it requires the ability to manifest an entire world independent of the laws of reality.In summary, a Reality Marble is a projection of the user's innermost self onto the world, temporarily rewriting reality. It's one of the rarest and most dangerous forms of magecraft in the Nasuverse because of its immense power and high cost.
3.Projection magic:- Projection magic in the Nasuverse, particularly in Fate/stay night, is a form of magecraft associated with the character Shirou Emiya. It allows a magus to create temporary copies of physical objects, especially weapons