The Lonely Dragon of Hogwarts

The interior of the classroom looks like it has been abandoned for a long time.

Many tables and chairs were stacked against the wall, creating a large dark shadow.

But what was incompatible with the entire abandoned classroom was that there was a very grand mirror placed on the wall facing John.

It reached to the ceiling, had an ornate golden frame, and was supported by two claw-shaped feet.

On the top of it, there is a mysterious text engraved.

Of course John couldn't understand this text.

But it doesn’t matter, anyway, John dares to believe that this is the Mirror of Erised!

With a slightly uneasy feeling, John canceled the illusion spell on his body, walked slowly to the mirror, and looked into the mirror.

The picture in the mirror didn't change much.

He was still just a boy in an abandoned classroom, standing in front of the mirror.

The only difference is that the 'John' in the mirror is holding a red gem in his hand - that is exactly what John imagined the Philosopher's Stone to look like!

'John' in the mirror waved the magic stone toward John in a show-off manner, then slowly put it to his mouth and bit it.

"Crack-"

John imagined the sound of hard chocolate being chewed.

'John' in the mirror kept chewing, showing an expression of enjoyment and intoxication.

With a swallowing movement, 'John' opened his mouth again and took another bite on the magic stone, as if he was eating an apple.

Seeing this, John couldn't help but lick his lips, and then the corners of his mouth slowly raised.

Seeing this, he was a little greedy.

But he is not envious, because he is confident that he will be able to eat that 'apple' before long.

At this time, 'John' in the mirror seemed to feel John's thoughts.

As he continued to chew on the magic stone, he smiled and nodded at John.

"So you discovered this place too, John?"

A soft voice suddenly sounded.

John's expression changed drastically. Without any hesitation, he pulled out his wand and pointed it at the source of the sound. At the same time, a white light flashed on the tip of the wand - the disintegration spell was ready to go!

But after using the white light to see clearly the person hiding in the darkness, John put down his wand again, bowed respectfully to the person and said:

"Sorry, Professor Dumbledore, I was just scared."

"It doesn't matter, people will always do some irrational things when they are excited, frightened, angry and other intense emotions. If you can stop in time, you are already very good." Dumbledore said with a smile, "At least... Better than when I was younger.”

John bowed again and said:

"You are rude!"

Dumbledore came to John with a smile, looked at the Mirror of Erised, and said:

"Can you tell me what you saw?"

John was not surprised by Dumbledore's questioning.

He also looked into the Mirror of Erised and saw 'John' inside still chewing on the magic stone, so he smiled and said:

"I see, I'm having a big meal. Well, a real, hearty meal!"

Hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Dumbledore's face, and he couldn't help but look at John and said:

"I thought you would see yourself become the champion of the British Wizarding Duel Competition. After all, Filius once mentioned to me that you were very interested in wizarding duels, and you asked him a lot about wizarding duels. knowledge and skills.”

John forced himself not to look at Dumbledore and continued to stare at the Mirror of Erised and said:

"Yes, I am indeed interested in wizard duels."

"But obviously, you are more interested in 'eating'." Dumbledore helped John pick up the second half of the sentence, "Let me explain, only the happiest person in the world can eat this Eris demon." The mirror is used as an ordinary mirror, that is, it allows us to see only the deepest and strongest desires in our hearts.

So you obviously prefer enjoying a feast to strength and fighting people. "

For some reason, Dumbledore looked quite happy when he said this.

John pretended to be embarrassed, scratched his head and said:

"That sounds a bit embarrassing."

"No, no, no, kid, why do you think so?" Dumbledore waved his hands repeatedly, "It is the instinct of each of us to pursue a better life. People do not necessarily have to have great pursuits to be successful. Just like me A student I taught before, his dream and pursuit was just to play happily with magical animals.

As a result, he is now one of the most famous people in the entire wizarding world! "

John nodded.

Seeing this, Dumbledore continued to smile and said:

"So don't be shy. I heard from Hagrid that you seem to be studying the method of refining potions to cook. This is a good research direction, and I dare say you will be successful in the future!

Of course, if I have the opportunity in the future, I would also like to attend one of your weekend dinner parties.Hagrid has shown off to me several times, saying that your cooking is unparalleled in the world! "

Hearing this, a hint of gloom flashed in John's eyes.

First Professor Flitwick, then Hagrid.

Did Dumbledore care so much about every student at Hogwarts, or was he paying special attention to himself?

John forced out a smile and said:

"You can come anytime, Professor Dumbledore, you are always welcome!"

"If I have the chance, I will go." Dumbledore nodded. "The mirror will be moved to a new place tomorrow. John, I advise you not to try to find it again. There is no use in immersing yourself in illusory dreams. It’s beneficial, remember it.

Okay, let's go back and rest, the night is already very deep. "

"Oh? Aren't you going to deduct my credits?"

"You don't seem to care about the credits?"

"The Mirror of Erised has already told you the answer, hasn't it? If I really cared about that thing, what I saw would be the scene of me lifting the Academy Cup."

"Oh! Severus would be heartbroken if he heard you say that."

Dumbledore smiled even happier, couldn't help but patted John on the shoulder and said, "Okay, go back quickly."

John saluted Dumbledore again before walking out of the classroom.

Before leaving, he couldn't help but look at the Mirror of Erised again.

While he was talking to Dumbledore, 'John' in the mirror had chewed an entire piece of the Sorcerer's Stone and was now walking towards the depths of the mirror.

At the same time, another figure suddenly appeared in the darkness in the deepest part of the mirror.

The figure was nailed to the cross, and his body was covered with dense golden chains.

John's steps paused momentarily, and his expression became dull.

For some reason, that figure gave him a strong sense of familiarity, but he couldn't recognize the other person's identity anyway.

'John' in the mirror has arrived in front of the figure.

He began waving his wand repeatedly.

Following his movements, the golden chains on the figure began to break one by one.

Finally, the figure finally got out of trouble.

He/she fell from the cross, and 'John' opened his arms to receive him/her.

But just when the two were about to touch, a sharp pain suddenly came from John's mind.

The pain was so terrible that John fainted in just a moment.