King Cross Station, 10:29 am
A Black Fiesta pulled up at the King Cross Station in the late morning, Lizzy shook awake the glazed eyed Nathan who sat beside her in the back seat for this quick trip "Nathan, wake up, we have reached the...NATHAN! " Nathan mechanically turned his head to the whining teen who also had a slight concerned look on her face.
Nathan believed if he didn't turn to look at her just now, she might have continued to pester him even after they alighted. He was ever so slightly annoyed by her interruption of his self hypnosis session.
No, no he wasn't doing anything dangerous just painstakingly sorting out his discombobulated emotions and trying to get a better grip on himself so he could take control of his currently erratic power afraid this might cause accidents or misbehave.
Although with the system's help he had temporary measures against his wildly uncontrolled telepathic power for the last few weeks. But truly he wasn't satisfied with these so-called counter measures at all, because of the other options given by a vengeful system even worse than what he had now. That thing had really set himself up with this ruse of solving his problem.
Nathan had to sacrifice his silver tickets. All three of his freaking silver tickets! Just for this kind of solution. ' It's too Inconvenient yet this costly. It truly felt like a deal with the devil ' Nathan thought to himself. He knew this wasn't to his liking and tried to ask for something along what was in his mind But the system still tricked him into taking this least pleasing and useless measure.
It's truly a terrible feeling, Nathan felt like an idiot who threw away his treasures in a surging stream fearing a non-existent bandit might ambush him anytime. Well Nathan might really do that as he had no interest in gold and treasure he wouldn't hesitate to put them into use if he encountered a bandit Nathan values his life more.
To get access and spin that big wheel he needs these special kinds of tickets. Which is given to him from the system; they come in different colors in a timely interval specifying the importance and the difference between them. Other than that some of them had different purposes in the system as well.
He obtained a variety of colorful tickets namely Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Silver and Gold. Which he gets from a specific time interval to spin his roulette. For example; on a daily basis he gets a Red Ticket, for once every week he gets a Yellow ticket, Green for a month, Blue for every six months.
Silver tickets were for every year which was also an extremely rare resource to him right now and yeah The golden ticket was something he could obtain every ten years. The roulette opened up according to the grade of the tickets; the items he obtained from it also ranged from different standards.
Red ticket being the weakest grade while Golden ticket was the most expensive ticket he could get his hands on. It could be said he was extremely eager to get his first gold ticket and see how powerful it was and wouldn't be foolishly tricked by the system at that time.
So far he only managed to test how powerful the blue tickets could be. His supposedly mountain high luck wasn't in the works or the system likely suppressed it because he didn't draw anything legendary, at least powerful like he had expected.
He drew three upgrade balls, an egg of Chimera and Mysterious Cloak of Disguise. The only useful thing for him in the five draws was the cloak. It could allow the wearer to camouflage effortlessly. Allow someone to hide in plain sight but it is limited by the number of uses attached to it. Initially there were 30 uses for him even as he used them sparingly they dwindled down to pitiful eleven.
Nathan didn't use them last month at all, afraid because there was a possibility he could never draw such a cloak? What if this turns out to be a one time thing? It's quite funny to use this, especially for his pranks Nathan admits.
But he could put it to better use when he is in the castle. Truth to be told he might need to use it who know what the future holds for him. After all Hogwarts wasn't as safe as people believed them to be. But he still didn't regret his use over the years; he didn't dare to use it on Thomas out of fear. Other than that he pretty much used this to have his fun with everyone else.
Nathan's Main target was none other than his dear cousin Lizzy, occasionally Steven and his father Edmund and Nathan a few times even daringly played a mild prank on his grumpy home Tutor Jason Warp. Unsurprisingly he never gets caught, not even once. Poor Lizzy one day wakes up from her bed with blue skin and ugly dense facial hair.
Nathan still remembers her scream later that day, she nearly strangles him when he cannot control himself and laughs at her face. She burst out into tears perhaps he felt guilty or it was his first time seeing her like this Nathan didn't play cruel pranks on her.
He didn't feel bad, it's not like she could just take that and lie down knowing her nature. Let's not forget Nathan had a traumatic experience with a hairpiece, makeup products, and a certain pink gown. Nathan still annoying her in various ways in the last year and half after that.
Hmm!... Yeah, She developed a habit of drinking at least five cups of hot chocolate and two bowls of ice cream a day. He stalked her during this observing her routine. He pulled another prank and did it just on her face. Her drink disappeared in front of her with a slight distraction.
Just like that she was so mad that Lizzy mistakenly believed it was Thomas' doing. At the dinner they had an intense argument in which she unwittingly spilled her unhealthy habit of consuming a shocking amount of chocolates. With Thomas buying all her pretense about diet and bull***t Thomas was shocked.
Ahem! Nathan could be irritating and a little vengeful at times but he definitely does not want to bicker at times like this. And from the corner of his eyes noticed another two pairs of eyes on him. Thomas and Steven from the front seats looking attentively at him. One via the rear view mirror, the other craning his neck eyeing Nathan with an expressionless face.
Yeah Steven was the one driving them here, a Squib born to a wizard and American woman. He was working under their company for nearly eight years; came to them under recommendation of Edmund who at his age was still working for them.
Edmund was a remarkable man and wizard; he was a good human too. Even though Steven found Squib Thomas didn't treat him any differently like certain pure bloods definitely would have. Nathan was glad of this because he is close to Steven. During the period of the past five years visiting Nathan, they often played Soccer together, sometimes visited muggle London like a tour, sometimes as a self defense teacher.
Thomas has a high opinion of him as well, According to Thomas' estimation Steven is a Courageous and Resourceful fellow. Who, like his father, had a good heart because of that the old man respected him a lot.
Steven had a stocky build, currently in his mid forties. From what Nathan understands Steven's parents meet each other in states and eventually fall in love. Due to strict law there his father brought her here and got married ever since then his parents have been living in Britain.
Edmund joined their law firm after his marriage; now he is a senior equity partner. Steven said It was Edmund who convinced him to work for the Reed's about seven years ago. Thomas knew Steven even before he knew he was into muggle company.
Steven had a struggling and restless early Career, trying to achieve something in the treacherous and dangerous growing electronic and automobile industry. He slipped many times at one point in his life going through multiple financial crises and family issues. He admits despite his degree in the muggle world he might not have had the right mindset as one of them.
He even had some work experience under a few reputable companies in London before being persuaded to the Reeds. He even recently got promoted as manager After their recent interest and investments in muggle company Steven happily manages them now acting as adviser of sorts.
Nathan wanted to complain badly when he saw the Stoic yet concerned expression of Thomas with a roll of his eyes he got out and went to retrieve his things. Steven took his school supplies from the back, put them in a cart, gently ruffled Nathan's hair and smiled when Nathan swatted his hands away with a scowl.
"Wow, so Mr Mischief is really nervous today? Haha don't be nervous kid you'll be fine " Steven chuckled Nathan scowled more as he followed them. Nathan was indeed a little bit nervous. He even felt feverish but he didn't want to show them on his face in front of his family. He looked around the station as they walked towards their destination. He looked as though he was foolishly looking for platform 9 and 3/4.
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He felt various kinds of emotions in the three of them. Side effect of his chaotic emotions, which was why he tried his best to rein in his erratic emotions, was the calmer and more effective system's preventive measure.
He couldn't accidently snoo- read what his family was thinking ever, in fact even if he wanted to system punish him. That wasn't the case for complete strangers but he was given a slight control as long as he was calm he didn't let his control slip the only benefit is in this state the time he takes master the telepath power halved.
He had no chance but to grab this useless option because he couldn't always wear a control ring. Besides wearing it he couldn't master his telepathic power. His power doesn't need any eye contact, if he even felt how people around him felt as though he was feeling them it wasn't power but curse.
Like now From Thomas he felt Joy, accomplishment, a little bit of sadness and nostalgia. From Steven he felt happiness, mischievous and a tad bit of envy not much to make Nathan feel uncomfortable or feeling hurt just a spike here and there.
It was from Lizzy he felt a myriad of emotions leaking like how a bombed site continuously leaked radiation. Nathan felt his head ache as he processed them. Not on his own will but his power passively acted like receptors of sorts he could feel the emotions of whoever near him.
' Maybe she feels like this, because she was a teenager. Teenagers tend to feel more emotionally unsettled ' he felt like thrown into prison made of emotional kaleidoscope.. There was Joy, anger, anxiety, sadness, a hollow feeling, feeling lost, tiny bit resentment, and heartache.
He sneakily glanced at her from the corner of his eyes. She wore a curious expression outwardly, that saying everything he felt from her was all his own imagination. There was no way a carefree teenage girl like her felt all this right?
Had it not been for the side effects of his powers even Nathan would have been fooled. But he was glad none of these negative emotions were directed towards him and wondered why did this girl bottle up all of this. He suddenly felt guilty for blocking his powers. Maybe he should have noticed what's going on; why did everything become complicated all the sudden?
Nathan could understand why the other two had such emotions, he could even tolerate and forgive Steven's envy because of their years of shared bond. As Nathan knew himself very well, if he himself was born as a squib, Nathan wasn't sure he could endure and tolerate such a life.
It's Every kid's dream to fill their lives with magic and fantasy. But born to a capable wizard father as a squib son, someone their society looked down on and pity. This is more painful than he could think up for an innocent child in the world of wonders and magic. It could possibly affect the mentality of the child and put him through too much.... Thankfully Steven's father was a good man and no abuse happened to Steven.
He somehow could resonate with Steven and understand how It should have felt to him. forgave wasn't the correct word he couldn't in his good conscience hold Steven accountable for such fleeting thoughts. Because it's only natural everyone feels envy at some point of their life and Nathan hasn't sensed any maliciousness so far it's rather easy to feel sorry for Steven.
They entered The platform as twos, Steven took Nathan and his cart first. For sure Nathan didn't feel a thing when they passed through the magical barrier like literally nothing! Steven ushered him away from blocking the path even with his look of wonder on his face.
A gasp from behind alerted him of the presence of his grandpa and Lizzy. It was Lizzy who gasped earlier as her eyes glued to the Fabled Scarlett colors of the Hogwarts Express. But she quickly composed her expression; she doesn't want to be seen by any of them with childish expressions. Given a chance Nathan would definitely mock her with this.
But anyone could admit such beauty, as everyone had their own way of admiring beauty. Such is the beauty of this Scarlett Express. As it was artful in hiding its presence from the numerous eyes of parents and students. The sinner and the artist are the same person, that of morning fog which had yet to dissipate fully.
[Ding! Congratulations for obtaining Whole One Thousand System Points for your heartfelt emotion of pure awe. Please keep going I'm very much entertained at the moment]
[Ding! Detected The host is charmed by the Marvelous sight. This memory is being copied with your permission and since This is your first time seeing the Fabled Scarlett Express this memory shall be therefore named as First Love.]
[This event signifies the true starting point of your life. From now on it's in your hand how interesting and magical you are making your life! May your life etched in heart of world as magical journey for the future generations to study, Good Luck]
Nathan didn't mind the system's rant and dramatic speech. Who wouldn't appreciate such a breathtaking beauty. Even that machine head knew how to appreciate such beauty ; The system was just making fun of him. But The fog covered Hogwarts Express at the moment did indeed feel like a magical moment like the system was talking about. 'So Charming!'
He wasn't bothered by the so called 'system points' as it didn't show in his panel nor could he make use of them however he wished. He would only bother to think what could benefit him or to his liking.
Many things changed since he messed up that day, for starters the system convinced itself that he could likely endanger his life sooner than later if he left unsupervised for any periods of time. Because of that he got a (skull lodged) skillful harasser.
Then miraculously the system gained sentinance created new methods of how the system was going to function. The system functions on various points which require buying additional tickets and changing stuff in his panel.
Firstly he had reputation points then exploration points then 'hidden points' which essentially called 'system points' by system. Then there are these temporary points which also appear on his panel occasionally like this.
[Name : Nathaniel Reed]
[Unparallel Luck]
[Age: 11]
[Race : Human (Subspecies: Wizard)]
[World : Wizarding World]
[Talent : Fabled Mental Master, Fickle Wizard Of This Millennia, Beloved Master]
[Titles : Irksome Brat, Unbelievable Anomaly, The One Who sets Himself Up For trouble, Charming Boy, Gray Eyed Doll]
[Current Reputation Points : 1036]
[Exploration Points : 47]
[Temporary Points : 8000]
[Inheritance : Exceptional Potioneer, Innate Beastial Affinity, Budding Enchanter]
[Inventory : Unlocked]
[Roulette : Unlocked]
[Oaths : 02]
[Familiar : Nyx]
[(Str:6) (Agl:7) (Vit:9) (Int:8) (Chms:8)]
The points were like a currency in the system, each having their own value. He had to buy tickets to spin the roulette which can be done by the three points appearing in his panel. Besides that, using these points he can make some changes in the effect in the draw.
Basically aside from 'system points' other points were like coins, um...petty cash he could use on his whim. On the other hand, the system had to agree with him to use the system points for its hoarding.
Or he couldn't use a single system point, he learned from the system these points could be all rounder or most valuable points he could ever have as it can even be used to raise his Attributes. Like hell he could believe it!
Nathan was shocked and excited hearing that. He saw with his own eyes he can't change them anymore but now the system is telling him this is possible. He had these secret suspicions and believed it's perhaps the system's way of putting a leash on him. Nathan never showed any interest in them.
Reputation points which he later learned could gain them through two ways. First method was simple and Straightforward Nathan had to achieve something phenomenal that could boost his reputation. his achievement got valued by system standards for that he gets reputation points how great his achievements were assessed.
The second method also seemed simple but his past experience and the consequences he faced because of it made him hesitate. If he was willing he could farm points faster but he had to take possible consequences to consideration.
Which might be potentially dangerous for him. Enough to put his life on line his understanding of this method is vague or simply he didn't fully understand the mechanics of it yet.
If Nathan managed to make someone around him feel intense emotions about him or this emotion has something to do with his doing. Whether it can be good or bad doesn't matter, he will gain what's called temporary points on his panel.
Which is only valid for seven short days, these points can be converted into reputation points in the ratio of 500 to 1 point. The issue with this was he only latter finding out that there was a certain kind of risk in using them converted or not.
When Nathan first used the points from pranking (converted from negative emotions) to get an additional ticket for the spinning wheel he got two pieces of weird chocolates. According to the system description it will make the eater become a human chocolate fountain for an hour which was atrocious and magical even in the standard of wizarding world.
He couldn't believe such an absurd thing was possible, even magic doesn't allow such a thing possible. He later learned that it was a system product like the Enhancing Pills he once used which was already weird and powerful in its own right.
The system products were either too powerful or completely useless. Like cockroach Concert, Swamp sneakers, Cartoon Briefs, Perilous Mice, Mismatch Suits and Clown Nose none of them useful or have trustable names not to him at least. Maybe the Weasley Twins love this stuff.
Not always something noteworthy and entertaining pops up from his daily and weekly draws. Compared to this his monthly draws were much better. Also certain things could be extremely annoying especially if he had no control over them when he drew them from his spin.
For example something everyone agrees says Cockroach Concert thingy! It fell under this category, a pure menace to Nathan and his family as he couldn't decide whether he could use it or not If he drew them from the wheel.
It was a bunch of ugly, noisy cockroaches and crickets making weird and loud noises for an hour. If he chased them away or ran away then things would take a nasty turn. They started to appear randomly in front of him. This could be either that one time thing or a couple of days, it's almost like it all depends on the insects mood, sooner or later they vent their displeasure they leave him alone.
Imagine Thomas's horror, as he comes face to face with this madness when they are having dinner and this cockroaches concert appears. Everyone lost their appetite, Nathan never looked at the old man so stunned and flustered because of this he was close to developing katsaridaphobia he looked very disturbed for a couple of dinner.
It doesn't take genius to put two and two together as these damn things always appear in front of him or wherever he was his grandpa and Lizzy notices this has something to do with him. Thomas had a comical expression he never saw, a look of half impressed and equally disgusted.
This all because Nathan got startled and disgusted by their sudden appearance he reflexively chased them away they hound him for two days. From then on he was careful on spinning the feel if someone was with him which prevents extra troubles.
Given his experience when Nathan somehow ends up eating two pieces of weird chocolate on that very same day. Nathan realized something was wrong with that drawer. He could see something he didn't notice before the point was gained via his prank of hiding Lizzy's hot chocolate that day morning antagonizing her.
Knowing it was a double edged sword he never touched even once, unless he urgently needed points he promised to himself wouldn't touch them ever he was thankful they would disappear if he didn't convert them.
Well it was that incident that made his love for chocolate greatly diminish, if someone experienced what he went through that day they might also feel the same. When he opened his eyes he was in St Mungo though they couldn't understand the heads and tails of how such a thing happened Nathan later had to endure Thomas serious talk.
" Nathaniel, don't just stand there, go find yourself a compartment and put away your trunk it would be great if your obtained seat was near the window " Thomas gruffly commented startled Nathan as he turned to look at his grandpa.
" What feeling sad and unwilling " Thomas asked unnaturally chirpy. " Well don't worry yourself too much there is always next school year " Nathan's jaws hit the floor at the rare joke of a grumpy old man.
The three of them burst out in a laughter but Nathan could feel the similar feeling if unwillingness his eyes watered. Someone dragged him into a hug a ruffles on his hair " Haha I'm afraid your manor couldn't stand his tantrums"
" kid, you wouldn't mind writing a letter or two every month do you?" Steven asked Nathan to turn his indignant eyes from his grandfather to Steven not trusting his voice Nathan silently nodded.
Seeing his tears Lizzy cooed cutely from his behind. Thomas glared at her. Steven changed the topic into something lighter; he also didn't want to see Nathan crying. " Kid, do look out for redhead twins from second year " Steven turned to Thomas "What did Albus say their names were?...never mind they are Wesley's, their father works for ministry."
" Don't try to prank them alright I heard they were too much of a menace haha at least don't come crying " he goaded Nathan with a smirk. After Nathan's surprise subsided he returned the smirk he was never one to let people walk over his head Nathan decided he will let everyone understand who Nathan mayhem Reed truly is ' I will let everyone see just who exactly this charming prince is! '