MTS: Marvel and Beyond-Chapter 206 - : Fair Trade

As Alex's connection with his original self deepened, he felt his spatial perception growing rapidly, even developing a sense of being able to control space.

For his original self, controlling space was effortless, but for his avatar, constrained by the world's rules, it was an immense challenge.

However, after fusing his skills and acquiring the "Dimensional Sovereign" ability, Alex once again felt the sensation of manipulating space.

Before gaining the title, even Alex couldn't use Apparition to transport a magical dragon. But after gaining this power, he believed he could do it!

Acting on this thought, Alex pulled out his wand and recited the incantation:

"Disapparation!"

A spatial vortex appeared at the center of the magical dragon, pulling both the dragon and Hermione, who was riding it, into the vortex. In the same instant, they were released high above London.

Hermione felt a flash before her eyes, and the surroundings changed drastically.

When she regained her senses, she was shocked to find herself suddenly above London.

Confused, Hermione turned to Alex and asked, "Alex, what just happened? Was that Apparition?"

Alex nodded. "Yes, it was."

Hermione was astonished. "But isn't Apparition supposed to be uncomfortable? I've heard people describe it as being tossed into a washing machine and spun around before being thrown out."

Alex smiled and explained, "This is my improved version of Apparition. I've eliminated the unpleasant side effects, so it's much smoother for us."

Hermione nodded, fully believing Alex's explanation.

For her, even if Alex pulled out the Philosopher's Stone and claimed to have invented it, she would believe him without hesitation!

After arriving in London, Alex dismissed the magical dragon and Apparated to Hermione's house.

When Hermione knocked on the door, two kind-looking middle-aged individuals answered. They seemed puzzled to see Alex, and just as he was about to introduce himself, Hermione rushed forward to do it for him: "This is my classmate, Alex. Don't be fooled by his age—he's already a recipient of the First-Class Order of Merlin and has invented numerous creations that could change the wizarding world..."

As Hermione continued her explanation, the Granger couple's gazes toward Alex grew increasingly admiring. They couldn't help but think that the heroes from magical novels weren't fictional but real!

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Soon, Christmas passed. During the holiday, Alex joined the Granger family on a trip to the United States, where they explored the sights of the modern world.

At one point, they visited the White House. This reminded Alex of a past memory from the Marvel Universe where he destroyed the White House. While strolling near it, Alex even briefly considered burying it in this world, though he ultimately dismissed the idea. After all, he wasn't a bloodthirsty demon—he'd let it slide this time!

Upon returning to the UK after Christmas, Alex visited the Malfoy family and retrieved Voldemort's diary. He promptly destroyed it.

By destroying Voldemort's diary and slaying the basilisk, Alex effectively erased the events of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This allowed him to significantly alter the storyline and gain greater control over the Harry Potter world.

Alex estimated that if he altered the story once more, he would be able to fuse with a completely new ability!

The fusion process allowed him to discard useless elements and purify his power, so he was determined to keep pushing forward.

He had already decided on his next move.

Based on the timeline, Harriet should now have acquired one of the Deathly Hallows: the Invisibility Cloak. As one of the three Hallows, the cloak held immense significance in the Harry Potter world. Destroying it would undoubtedly create a massive shift in the storyline.

Of course, Alex knew the world's rules wouldn't sit idly by. They would certainly try to resist.

But their resistance would be futile. They were destined to become stepping stones on Alex's path to growth!

On the day before the new school term began, Alex transformed the magical dragon again and flew toward Hogwarts with Hermione at high speed.

Although he could now use Apparition to directly reach the outskirts of Hogwarts, why miss out on the scenic journey, right?

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After returning to Hogwarts, time passed leisurely as usual. One day, while Alex and the others were dining in the Great Hall, a figure suddenly hopped over like a zombie, bouncing up and down awkwardly.

As the figure approached, they realized it was Neville.

Ron immediately recognized why Neville was moving that way. "The Leg-Locker Curse! It must have been Malfoy!"

Before Ron's words fully landed, Malfoy, who was seated right next to Alex, loudly objected. "Shut it, Weasley! That wasn't me! I've been here the whole time!"

Unlike the original timeline, Malfoy had long been subdued by Alex's many feats. These days, he was utterly obsessed with earning Alex's trust and aspired to become the most loyal follower of the "Second Merlin." He didn't have the time or energy to bother bullying others; his every thought was dedicated to impressing Alex.

Every time Alex appeared in the Great Hall, Malfoy would also show up, shamelessly sitting beside him and eagerly serving him whenever possible.

And today was no exception.

Seeing Malfoy sitting next to Alex, Ron realized he had misspoken and scratched his head awkwardly.

"Sorry... it's just a habit of mine."

Ron's apology didn't soothe Malfoy. If anything, it only made him angrier.

"A habit? What kind of nonsense is that?

Do I, Draco Malfoy, look like the kind of person who bullies his classmates?

Under Alex's guidance, I've turned over a new leaf and become a peace-loving, helpful young wizard!"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Ron could only keep apologizing.

By then, Neville had hopped his way to their side. Looking desperate, he pleaded, "Alex, please help me break this curse!"

With a snap of Alex's fingers, the Leg-Locker Curse on Neville was instantly lifted.

Seeing this, Ron sighed and said,

"Neville, you really need to learn how to stand up for yourself. Alex can help you while you're at Hogwarts, but he won't always be there to protect you."

Neville nodded. "Thanks. I'll keep that in mind."

At that moment, Alex closed the magical novel he had been reading and placed it on the table. He turned toward Harry and suddenly said,

"Harry, I heard you recently came into possession of an Invisibility Cloak. I find it quite intriguing. Would you consider trading it?"

Harry was taken aback, not expecting Alex to be interested in his cloak. Without hesitation, he replied,

"Sorry, Alex, but the Invisibility Cloak was a gift. I can't trade it."

Hearing his idol being turned down, Malfoy immediately voiced his disapproval. "Harry, it's just an Invisibility Cloak. What's the big deal about trading it?"

Ron, who had just been ridiculed by Malfoy, immediately shot back.

"People like you, who don't have friends, wouldn't understand what a friend's gift means!"

Seeing the young wizards about to argue again, Alex pinched the bridge of his nose and gently tapped the table.

The sound of his finger tapping the wood was soft yet remarkably distinct, instantly silencing the squabble.

Once everyone had quieted down, Alex turned back to Harry and said,

"Harry, don't be so quick to refuse. Why not hear what I have to offer first?"

After a moment of hesitation, Harry nodded.

Alex spoke calmly: "You're my friend, and a trade with me will never leave you at a disadvantage. I won't lie to you—your cloak is the legendary Invisibility Cloak, one of the Deathly Hallows. Its value in the wizarding world is immeasurable, rivaled only by the Elder Wand and the Resurrection Stone.

Because of the immense value of the Invisibility Cloak, I'll offer something equally extraordinary in return.

If you're willing to trade the cloak with me, I can transform a hundred-meter-long magical dragon for you. This dragon will have permanent spells imbued into it: a Shapeshifting Charm and an Apparition Charm!

The dragon's flight speed rivals that of the most advanced Muggle aircraft, with a top speed of up to Mach 1.

While flying, thanks to a wind-repelling spell imbued on its back, you won't feel any wind pressure. Once your Transfiguration skills improve, you could even build a house on its back and live there long-term.

Additionally, due to the Shapeshifting Charm, the dragon can turn invisible. You can ride it anywhere, even over Muggle cities, without being detected! And thanks to the embedded Apparition Charm, it can instantly transport you to any location not warded against Apparition.

Finally, you already know the combat power of a magical dragon. Let me be blunt: once you own this dragon, apart from top-tier wizards like Dumbledore or Voldemort, no one in today's wizarding world will be able to match you. You'll become the most powerful wizard of this era!

So, what do you think?"

Alex was confident Harry wouldn't refuse, and reality aligned with his expectations.

When Alex finished speaking, the surrounding area fell into a stunned silence. Everyone's breathing was audible in the quiet hall.

No one expected Alex's offer to be so astonishing. Who would still care about an Invisibility Cloak after hearing this? Sure, the Invisibility Cloak is a Deathly Hallow, but how could it compare to the allure of a magical dragon?

This wasn't just a flying fortress or a war machine—it was also a luxurious, invisible, teleporting mount!

Before Harry could respond, Ron completely lost it. He grabbed Harry's collar and shouted: "Harry, what are you waiting for? Say yes! That's a dragon! A dragon!

Once you have a dragon, you'll become the strongest wizard of our time. By then, you can buy as many Invisibility Cloaks as you want!"

At that moment, a greasy-haired bat-like figure appeared silently behind Harry and Ron, swatting Ron's hand away.

Snape's face looked displeased as he said coldly: "Mr. Weasley, bullying your classmates? Twenty points away from Gryffindor!"

Ron jumped in shock when he realized Snape had appeared behind him. But after hearing the professor's words, his shock turned to indignation as he quickly defended himself: "No, Professor Snape, I wasn't bullying Harry! We were just messing around!"

Snape, however, had no intention of listening to his excuses. There was no way he would let someone off the hook for daring to put their filthy hands on Harry's collar! His voice grew even colder: "Arguing with a professor and making excuses? Five more points away from Gryffindor!"

Ron was furious but knew better than to argue further. Under Snape's icy glare, he reluctantly shut his mouth, fearing more points would be deducted.

At this point, Harry hesitantly raised her hand to explain, trying to help Ron: "Professor Snape, you misunderstood. Ron wasn't bullying me just now. We were really just messing around..."

Unlike the original story, since Harry became Harriet, Professor Snape treated Harriet better. As a result, Harriet had a very positive impression of Snape and didn't want him to misunderstand her friends.

Hearing Harriet's explanation, Snape's gloomy expression immediately softened, and he even smiled: "Oh, I see. In that case, no points will be deducted from Gryffindor. On the contrary, for Miss Harriet's courage, Gryffindor is awarded twenty points!"

The crowd was dumbfounded upon hearing this. Wasn't Professor Snape notoriously biased toward Slytherin?

Why was he so partial to Harriet, to the point where he didn't even try to hide it?

Draco Malfoy, in particular, felt this disparity even more deeply. In class, he had clashed with Harriet several times because of Snape's favoritism toward Slytherin. Yet, to his shock, while Snape was indeed biased toward Slytherin when it came to other Gryffindors, he was entirely partial to Harriet.

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After suffering several losses in Potions class because of this, Draco no longer dared to go against Harriet.

At this moment, Harriet was explaining to Snape why Ron had shaken her earlier. Being a knowledgeable professor, Snape was fully aware of how valuable Alex's offer was. Still, he needed to confirm something: "Mr. Alex, how long will your Transfiguration last?"

While the magical dragon Alex described sounded extraordinary, if its duration was too short, it would be essentially useless.

Snape would only consider letting Harriet agree to the trade if the magical dragon could last for at least a year.

But what shocked everyone was Alex's calm response: "If it doesn't engage in combat, the magical dragon can absorb magical energy from its surroundings to maintain itself indefinitely. Over time, it will even grow stronger.

If it does engage in combat, it can maintain continuous fighting for approximately ten years."

"What?" Snape was utterly stunned. He couldn't believe the magical dragon could last so long, nor that Alex's mastery of Transfiguration had reached such a level.

A magical dragon that could actively absorb ambient magic to sustain itself? This was no different from a real magical dragon!

This was essentially the creation of life!

Realizing that the magical dragon could last for such a long time, Snape didn't hesitate. He immediately said:

"Harriet, listen to me. Agree to this trade. A magical dragon will make you one of the most powerful witches of this era!"