Chapter 2: The Leaky Cauldron
So, that's why I'm so confused. When I woke up, what I saw was from the beginning of the 3rd Harry Potter movie, but the situation I'm in is similar to a web novel I read before my exams. I didn't finish the novel, so my memory of it is fuzzy, but I do recognize the tarot card.
"But I can't dwell on this now. I need to leave this place. But where's that big black dog?"
Harry scans around, hoping to spot the black dog to confirm he's following the movie's plot. Just then, the dog appears and vanishes into the darkness after a brief moment of eye contact with Harry.
"Well, that was eerie. Now, to summon the Knight Bus."
After a rather uncomfortable ride, Harry finally arrives at the famous Leaky Cauldron.
"Okay, that was quite the experience. I've officially endured the worst of wizarding travel methods. I might need to consider other options."
As Harry approaches the entrance of the Leaky Cauldron, he spots Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, waiting for him.
"Minister Fudge! What are you doing here?"
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Cornelius Fudge reassures Harry about the accidental magic incident and insists that for safety reasons, Harry must stay at the Leaky Cauldron for the remainder of the vacation. All of Harry's belongings are sent to his room, and the Ministry has provided him with the necessary books for the upcoming school year.
"Now that I'm alone, I need to clear my head and figure out what's happening. I've somehow become Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, and I have a tarot card with divine secrets. I've only watched the Harry Potter movies once, and I've read about 60% of 'Lord of Mystery', but my memories are fragmented due to exams and other distractions. Despite all this, I strangely feel calm. I need to focus on what I can do now."
"First, can I perform all the magic Harry can? Let's start with Lumos."
Harry flicks his wand and casts Lumos, managing it but with some difficulty. He realizes he needs to practice the spells from his first and second years.
"Now, about the Beyonder potions. The worlds of Harry Potter and 'Lord of Mystery' are different. Can I find the materials for Beyonder Potion Sequence 9, Seer? I only have the knowledge of the Fool Pathway. From Harry Potter's memories, I know where to find potion ingredients."
"Diagon Alley has a wide range of potion supplies, and there's also the black market. But how do I shop without drawing attention? An Invisibility Cloak would be too conspicuous. I need another plan."
"Let me think. Let me think. Let me think!"
"I need someone knowledgeable about potions who can shop discreetly for me."
"One person comes to mind. I have a plan. First, I'll make a list of materials needed for Seer Potion Sequence 9."
**Level 9 Main/Supplementary Ingredients:**
- 100 milliliters of pure water
- 13 drops of night vanilla liquids
- 7 gold mint leaves
- 3 drops of poison hemlock
- 9 grams of dragon blood grass powder
- 10 milliliters of Lavos Squid's blood
- 50 grams of Stellar Aqua crystal
"Now, let's consult the Potion Book for any insights."
After some reading, Harry closes the Potion Book, noting mentions of dragon blood grass and Lavos Squid's blood for other potions.
"Feeling exhausted. I should rest." Harry lies down and falls asleep. After four hours, he abruptly awakens.
"I know who can help me with the shopping. A house elf! And I know just the one."
"Here goes nothing, Dobby!"
Suddenly, Dobby the house elf appears
, asking, "Great wizard Harry Potter, did you call me?"