James, Lily, and Sirius spent a long time discussing Charlie’s situation.
In the end, they decided not to tell even Dumbledore for the time being.
At present, Dumbledore only knew that Charlie was an exceptionally gifted child.
Everything else remained a secret.
It wasn’t that they distrusted Dumbledore.
The circumstances were simply too unusual.
They couldn’t afford even the slightest mistake.
Listening to their discussion, Charlie could only sigh inwardly.
Judging by the timeline…
By the time he and Harry turned one year old…
Voldemort himself would arrive.
To protect Harry, his parents would most likely lose their lives.
No matter how cautious they were now, it probably wouldn’t change the outcome.
…
More time passed.
Sirius visited James’s house less and less frequently.
Based on Charlie’s estimates…
The Secret Keeper had probably already been changed.
If Peter was truly the one holding the secret now…
It wouldn’t be long before the Potters’ whereabouts were betrayed.
Then would come the inevitable massacre.
During this period, Charlie never had another opportunity to get his hands on a wand.
Naturally, he couldn’t practice any magic.
However, his own magical power continued growing.
That was one of the greatest benefits of his Heaven-Defying Comprehension.
Compared to children his age, there wasn’t even a comparison to make—they hadn’t awakened their magic at all.
Even compared to students who had just received their Hogwarts acceptance letters, Charlie wasn’t far behind.
One noteworthy development…
During this time, Charlie had gradually become proficient at his transformation.
His Animagus form.
Moreover, every time he transformed into a fire dragon and ate his fill, his dragon body grew noticeably larger.
By Charlie’s rough estimate, ordinary wizards were no longer a match for him.
After all, in his Animagus form…
He could already breathe dragon fire.
James and Lily had gradually become numb to all of it.
They had completely accepted reality.
They had given birth to an oddity.
A genius wizard.
A terrifying fire dragon.
Only Charlie’s unlucky little brother, Harry…
Still couldn’t bring himself to get close to him.
Every time Harry looked at Charlie, his eyes were filled with fear.
It was an instinctive terror.
Charlie could do nothing about it.
…
Inside an ancient manor…
A man reclined calmly on a sofa while listening to a report from the person standing before him.
“So…
you’ve already found the Child of the Prophecy?” Anyone who looked closely would immediately notice…
The man had no nose.
It was none other than Voldemort.
Standing before him was Peter Pettigrew.
“Yes, my great master.” “However, there is another matter I believe you should know.” “Speak.” “James and Lily had twins.” “In other words, we cannot determine which one is the Child of the Prophecy.” Voldemort gave a cold chuckle.
“Filthy half-bloods.” “Kill them both.” Peter Pettigrew’s body trembled involuntarily after hearing the order.
…
Nearly a year had passed since Charlie and Harry were born.
Harry spent each day growing up happily.
Charlie, on the other hand, quietly focused on increasing his magical power and strengthening his dragon form.
During these recent days…
James and Lily had become noticeably more anxious.
Perhaps they too sensed that something bad was approaching.
“My dear Charlie…” “Compared to Harry, you’re truly extraordinary.” Lily lifted Charlie into her arms and kissed him gently.
It had become part of their daily routine.
Charlie was already used to it.
[Having been nurtured by a mother’s love over a long period, you have comprehended the Soul Preservation Spell.] ???
That works too?
I can comprehend something from this as well?
Charlie was momentarily stunned.
But he quickly calmed himself and began studying the newly acquired spell.
Soul Preservation Spell.
Just as its name implied…
It was magic capable of preserving a soul.
Unfortunately…
It could only be used on one’s closest family members.
Its effect was to preserve a fragment of their soul within the caster, preventing it from disappearing completely.
Charlie silently contemplated the spell.
At a time like this…
The reason I comprehended this magic…
Is it because fate has already been decided?
So be it.
If there truly was no way to change what was coming…
At the very least, he could use the Soul Preservation Spell to preserve a fragment of his parents’ souls.
Perhaps…
Someday in the future…
There would still be hope.
Charlie turned to glance at his silly little brother.
Harry was happily playing with his toys.
The moment their eyes met…
A cold shiver ran down Harry’s spine.
He instinctively scooted backward.
That feeling had already become etched into his very instincts.
Toward his twin brother Charlie…
Harry felt a fear that resembled bloodline suppression itself.
You silly kid…
Charlie sighed inwardly.
He couldn’t help envying Harry’s carefree life.
Night fell.
The Potter family had already gone to sleep.
Suddenly…
A faint disturbance echoed from downstairs.
James’s eyes snapped open immediately.
Recently, he had been maintaining this level of vigilance.
Even the slightest noise was enough to wake him.
At the same time…
Charlie instantly opened his eyes as well.
James noticed Charlie’s unusual reaction.
He looked over at his eldest son.
“Little guy…” “You feel that something’s wrong too, don’t you?” “You stay here with your mother and your brother.” “I’ll go take a look.” For some reason, James felt that Charlie had sensed the same danger he had.
Although Charlie was still only a baby…
He had brought them one miracle after another.
Without realizing it, James had begun treating Charlie as though he were conversing with a mature wizard.
Charlie watched as James left the room.
His heart gradually grew cold.
It’s here.
His perception far surpassed everyone else’s.
He had comprehended this extraordinary ability before he was even born.
Now…
Within the range of his senses…
Powerful magical signatures had already surrounded their home.
That’s strange.
According to the original course of events…
Only Voldemort should have come.
But this time…
There were many Dark Wizards.
Has my existence changed the story that much?
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
One figure after another descended around the house.
More and more Dark Wizards appeared.
At that moment, Lily was awakened as well.
Her face was filled with worry.
This is bad.
Charlie’s heart sank.
Dad’s in trouble.