Chapter 146: The mirror

Chapter 146: The mirror

Nick purposefully didn't look at the mirror itself but rather the decorated metallic frame around it that had letters in the english language written on it. "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi". Nick read the words out loud before scoffing and reversing and correcting them. "I show not your face but your hearts desire. The mirror of erised , a cruel and powerful artifact that has driven many to madness." Nick said with a chilling coldness. Harry could tell that something was wrong as Nick didn't seem angry at the mirror but rather at something over in the corner of the room as he glared at that spot.-

"DIFFINDO!" Nick said sending the cutting charm straight at Dumbledore but the old man simply dropped his disillusionment spell and side stepped the spell calmly. He could tell that his spell was ineffective against Nick and didn't want to escalate the boys anger further. "Try to remain coolheaded young man." Dumbledore said calmly despite having a wand pointed at him still. Harry looked stunned and confused to see that Dumbledore himself was here and that Nick had attacked him seemingly out of nowhere.-

"You brought this cursed thing into a school full of children and then had the nerve to purposefully lead one of them to it. Why don't you tell Harry here what effects this mirror had on people?" Nick said coldly while glaring daggers at the old wizard. "What is he talking about professor? What is happening right now?" Harry asked Dumbledore confused and hopeful that the man had a good explanation. 'He's the greatest wizard in the world so he must have a good answer right?' Harry thought while looking at Dumbledore hopefully. Unlike Harry was expecting however the old wizard refused to meet his gaze and had a look of guilt.-

"You don't understand..." Dumbledore started but Nick stopped him "No I understand perfectly , you are trying to make him into the hero the world thinks he is but I refuse. Heroes always die needless deaths and I won't allow him to take that path because of anyone other than by his own choice. Understood?" Nick said while flaring his magic at the old man alongside some of his spiritual energy in his eyes for added effect. The older wizard looked slightly shaken by this but eventually sighed in defeat and nodded before leaving with his head hung down in shame.

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