Ch152- Borrowing His Ideas

Ch152- Borrowing His Ideas

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Yet, even as fear gnawed at the edges of his mind, Harry's innate resilience surfaced. He might have been momentarily stunned, but his determination remained unshaken. He reminded himself that he still possessed wandless magic, a secret he was unwilling to reveal, especially to Voldemort. "He doesn't want to kill me... Not yet," Harry deduced, parsing Voldemort's actions for any underlying motive. This realization brought a sliver of calm to the tempest in his mind, allowing him to strategize despite the dire circumstances.

With Voldemort and Quirrell advancing, Harry understood that physical confrontation was futile without his wand. Instead, he leaned into his other strengths, his quick thinking, and his ability to adapt. "Nigel, keep an eye out for any openings or weaknesses. And remind me to never let my guard down again, no matter how in control I think I am," Harry communicated through gritted teeth, his voice a mix of resolve and reflection.

Nigel, ever the vigilant observer, responded with a note of seriousness that matched the gravity of their situation. "Understood, Master Harry. Let's turn this lesson into an advantage. Use their overconfidence against them."

As Quirrell, possessed by Voldemort, dragged Harry closer to the mirror, the young wizard's mind raced, seeking a way out of his predicament that wouldn't reveal his capability for wandless magic. He needed to maintain the element of surprise for as long as possible.

Harry's analysis of Voldemort's intentions crystallized into a plan. "He's using me for something related to the mirror. That means he needs me alive, for now," he realized, allowing this knowledge to anchor him amidst the storm of panic and frustration.

While outwardly appearing subdued, Harry was anything but. Beneath the surface, his mind worked feverishly, weaving together threads of strategy and insight. This moment of vulnerability, as bitter as it was, had imparted a crucial lesson: the importance of humility, vigilance, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.

As they approached the mirror, Harry steeled himself, ready to use his intellect and cunning to navigate the situation. He might have momentarily fallen into the trap of overconfidence, but he would not let it define him. Instead, he would emerge from this encounter wiser and more prepared. Quirrell, now under Voldemort's full control, advanced toward Harry, grabbing his arm and dragging him toward the mirror. Glancing back at the mirror, Harry saw only his reflection staring back at him. "Seems like my mental shields are holding up, Nigel," Harry thought, seeking reassurance.

Nigel chimed in, "I believe the headmaster would want someone to retrieve the stone with a pure desire, perhaps to use it for good." Harry nodded, and the mirror's image changed again. This time, the Harry in the mirror secured the red stone, a surge of power enveloping him. He used this newfound strength to overcome Voldemort and Quirrell but, shaking his head, Harry dismissed this scenario too. "No. This isn't correct either. The intention should be about protecting the stone without any thought of using it for oneself. Nigel, craft the consciousness with no greed or desire for selfishness."

As the mirror's scene shifted once again, the reflection of Harry raised the stone, showing it to the real Harry before pocketing it. Suddenly, Harry felt a bulge in his pocket. "Send it to the inventory," he instructed Nigel.

Quirrell, increasingly frustrated, brought his finger threateningly close to Harry's face, "Think! That foolish old man must have planned something for you!" he spat, attempting to intimidate Harry. But as soon as his finger made contact with Harry's forehead, expecting to inflict pain, a shock of pain recoiled through Quirrell instead. "What is this!" he cried out, reeling from the unexpected agony.

Harry, equally surprised, looked sharply at Quirrell. "What's happening, Nigel?" he asked, seeking understanding from his unseen companion.

Nigel, momentarily puzzled, quickly adjusted to the situation. "I don't know either, Master Harry. Do you want to use System Points?" he queried, his tone a mix of curiosity and urgency. Harry, watching Quirrell reach for his wand, made a snap decision. "Do it quick, Nigel."

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