#7 - amulet

Anduin didn't have much recollection of Harry Potter's childhood, only that Voldemort broke into the Potter's home, killed Harry's parents, and Harry somehow rebounded the curse, killing Voldemort. He couldn't remember any other details.

Should he tell them, or warn them? Looking at their happy faces, Anduin was conflicted.

Lily, noticing Anduin frowning, asked, "What's wrong? Are you nervous about starting school? I'm a Muggle-born witch myself, and when I found out I was going to Hogwarts, I couldn't sleep for nights. But once you get to Hogwarts, you definitely won't regret it."

"I wonder which house you'll be sorted into. Gryffindor would be best, but the other houses are good too, except Slytherin." James chimed in, enthusiastically promoting Gryffindor to Anduin. Although he only mentioned Slytherin briefly, it was clear James didn't like them much.

"Don't listen to him, trust yourself, Anduin. Each house has its own characteristics. No matter which house you're sorted into, as long as you study hard and figure out what kind of person you want to be, you can achieve great things no matter which house you graduate from!" Lily clearly wasn't a fan of James's house recommendations.

"Thank you, I'll keep your advice in mind." Anduin, with the soul of an adult, wasn't nervous about starting school, of course, but seeing the kind Lily sharing her experiences, he didn't want to interrupt her.

However, Anduin still couldn't directly warn the Potters about their fate. Was he supposed to tell them that one day Voldemort would break into their home and kill them all, only to be defeated by their son? They wouldn't believe him, and if it aroused suspicion, he might be captured by the Ministry of Magic or Dumbledore for research. Besides, they were already Voldemort's enemies and probably prepared to face the Dark Lord!

"Alright, it's getting late, Anduin. Let me take you back. It's not safe at night. James, Lily, you too."

"Yes, Professor McGonagall." Anduin and Professor McGonagall began to get up and pack their things.

Before leaving, Anduin turned to Lily and said, "Mrs. Potter, please be careful even 'at home.' Also, I believe your child will make you proud!"

Anduin didn't know what else to say, but facing this kind woman, he couldn't help but offer a few words of warning. As for their future, he didn't have the power to interfere with it at the moment.

"Thank you for your blessing, Anduin." Lily looked at the young student and felt a sense of connection, perhaps reminding her of her past self, or perhaps reminding her of the person she had been childhood sweethearts with.

"This is a little trinket I made, consider it a charm, a gift to celebrate your admission, and you can write to me anytime." Lily looked at Anduin and took something out of her handbag, handing it over.

Anduin took it and saw a copper coin with a doe engraved on it, looking lifelike.

"Thank you for the gift, I will cherish it." Anduin solemnly put away the little gift from Lily, said goodbye to the Potters again, and left with Professor McGonagall.

After another Apparition, Anduin, having experienced this uncomfortable journey again, didn't react as strongly as the first time. He shook his slightly pale face, said goodbye to Professor McGonagall, and returned to the orphanage alone.

Anduin returned to his room in the orphanage, sat on the bed, and recalled everything that had happened today. The magical world held a strong attraction for him.

But Anduin also thought that in the current magical world, Voldemort hadn't died yet, and he didn't know what the situation was like at Hogwarts during this time. It was too dangerous. He wasn't comfortable entrusting his life to others, especially since he was Muggle-born.

In the current magical world, he had to have the ability to protect himself, otherwise he might be killed by Voldemort and his followers one day. Anduin recalled the information he had gathered from Professor McGonagall today and summarized the following points:

First, the Ministry of Magic was under martial law. Previously, underage wizards were only detected by the Trace after enrollment, but now they would be monitored as soon as they possessed a wand.

Second, because the Trace was a range monitor, the Ministry of Magic could not determine who was casting spells in places where wizards gathered.

Third, Dumbledore was still in charge, the Ministry of Magic was actively resisting, and Diagon Alley was relatively safe.

Having made up his mind, Anduin decided to leave the orphanage as soon as possible and settle in Diagon Alley. He had to have some self-defense capabilities before enrollment. With that in mind, Anduin took out his wand.

Looking at the jade-like material, the matte texture, and the dark and deep wand, he sighed softly, "From now on, we'll depend on each other. I'll give you a name, let's call you 'Dark Canvas'. Are you ready to let the magical world see how powerful we are?"

As if responding to Anduin, Anduin felt 'Dark Canvas' tremble slightly in his hand, emitting several arcs of electricity, but without causing him any harm, only making him feel that his connection with the wand was even deeper.

Firm in his thoughts, Anduin rested early, preparing to start his plan tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Hogwarts in the night was like a sleeping dragon, silent but full of the beauty of power.

Professor McGonagall went up the stairs to Dumbledore's office.

"Dumbledore, how did the interview go tonight? I don't have much hope for the Divination position. Even in the magical world, most seers are just frauds." Professor McGonagall said, watching Dumbledore teasing the phoenix Fawkes.

"Then I regret to inform you that we will soon be welcoming Hogwarts' first Divination teacher, Minerva." Dumbledore recalled the earth-shattering prophecy he had heard in Hogsmeade today, calmed his mind, raised his eyebrows, and turned back to Professor McGonagall, while changing the subject again, "How did you feel about the Muggle-born student today? You seem to be in a good mood. He seems to be called An... An..."

"Anduin, Anduin Wilson, a very disciplined and polite child, both from my own observation and from the information I learned from his orphanage. And we happened to meet the Potters today, Lily's child is expected to be born at the end of the month, and Anduin happened to become their friend." Professor McGonagall praised the new student without hesitation when Dumbledore brought him up, Anduin had left her with a very good impression.