Harry Potter: Dragon Eyes

The two Gryffindors silently made their way towards their common room.

Harry sank into the armchair nearest the fireplace, stretched his legs, and let out a contented sigh.

Neville was only a step behind, plopping onto a sofa in front of Harry.

The warmth from the crackling flames was a welcome comfort after their long walk through the corridors.

Neville kept fidgeting with the hem of his robes, his mind clearly on Hermione.

Not paying any attention to his friend, Harry fished a book out of his trusty pouch and started flipping through the pages, searching for his bookmark.

The quiet of the common room was broken only by the soft rustling of pages and the occasional crackle from the hearth.

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Spell Name: Venomous Eyes of the Serpent

Incantation: "Venenatus Oculis"

Effect: Venenatus Oculis grants the caster the ability to see through illusions and invisibility for a period of fifteen minutes. Additionally, it allows the caster to perceive hidden magical auras and concealed objects, making it invaluable for uncovering deceit, detecting hidden enchantments, and navigating through magically obscured environments.

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'Talk about useless. I can just amp up my senses and achieve the same thing,' Harry thought, absently flipping to the next page.

He was currently going over the last of the few spell tomes that Salazar had on parselmagic.

Harry had long since figured that they could be a secret weapon of sorts, but he also guessed that since no one else cast spells in the noble tongue, he couldn't copy them from someone else.

'I shouldn't be complaining…' he thought, staring at the spell description. 'Being able to understand and cast a spell after just seeing it cast once is quite the cheat.'

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Spell Name: Ascendant Serpent of Light

Incantation: "Ascendare Luminae"

Effect:

This spell summons a radiant serpent made of pure light that ascends into the air, illuminating dark areas and dispelling shadows. The Ascendant Serpent of Light can also serve as a guide, leading the caster through labyrinthine paths or darkened spaces with its unwavering glow.

Usage Instructions:

To invoke the Ascendant Serpent of Light, the caster must visualise a luminous serpent rising gracefully, directing its magical flow upwards through a spiralling motion of the wand. The incantation should be spoken with a melodious, flowing tone that mirrors the serpent's elegant ascent.

Historical Context:

Originating from the Illuminated Serpents sect; for more information seek the book 'Communities of the Serpent'.

This spell was traditionally used in sacred rituals and nighttime excursions. It symbolises enlightenment and the dispelling of ignorance, often employed during quests for knowledge or in times of spiritual seeking.

Cautionary Notes:

The summoned serpent remains for only a short duration unless the caster sustains their concentration. Interruptions or distractions can cause the serpent to dissipate prematurely. Additionally, like the Patronus charm, it will immediately alert every dark creature in the near vicinity to your presence.

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"Now there's something mildly useful," Harry muttered and threw a glance towards the common room.

'Still empty.'

The students were still at the dinner.

Glancing at the spell's illustration, Harry imagined a glowing serpent rising from his wand, its body made of pure, silvery light that would illuminate the darkened corners of the room.

The image was clear in his mind: graceful, ethereal, and purposeful—almost sly—in its movements.

He flicked his wand into his hand and hissed in a sing-song tone which made Neville visibly recoil.

"Asscendare Luminae!"

Slowly, a faint shimmer began to materialise above his wand tip, and soon, the outline of a serpent started to take shape, its form gradually becoming more defined.

The serpent was composed entirely of luminous light, its scales reflecting a spectrum of colours that danced and shifted with every subtle movement.

Harry let his magical awareness free and was immediately bombarded by a plethora of sensations.

'I'm almost used to it,' he thought after a few seconds.

The constant stream of magical feedback had become almost second nature over the past months, though the initial overwhelming rush still caught him off guard at times.

'Maybe I should stop suppressing it altogether and see how long I last,' Harry thought and focused his attention on the brightening light.

Noting the imperfections of his forming magic, he cast the spell again, being much more precise with his intent.

"Assscendare Luminae," Harry repeated, dismissing the growing apparition, and creating a new one instead.

With a graceful motion, the serpent arched its body upward, its tail curling elegantly as it ascended towards the ceiling.

As it rose, the room was filled with a radiant light that pushed back the shadows, illuminating every corner with a warm, soothing brilliance.

The serpent's eyes, two bright orbs of azure, seemed to gleam with intelligence and purpose.

Harry couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the spell he had just cast.

"Not bad," he muttered to himself, a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of his mouth before he noticed something and frowned.

'Why does it look like Ash?' he thought, inadvertently talking through his soul channel.

The glowing serpent did bear an uncanny resemblance to his familiar, from the sleek curve of its head to the distinctive pattern of its scales. It was as if his magic had unconsciously shaped the light into a form he knew so well, though Ash was currently fast asleep in the chamber.

Or so he thought…

'My, my. It seemsss that Masster holdsss me in high regard,' Ash drawled all of a sudden.

Neville, who had been watching intently from the sofa, let out a low whistle. "That's impressive, Harry. I've never seen anything quite like it."

'Masster's magic is shaped by what he cherishes…' Ash's smugness was practically tangible.

Before Harry could respond to either of them, the serpent began to move, its form twisting and turning as if it were alive. It floated through the air, gracefully looping around the chandelier.

Neville stared at it, enthralled, while Harry watched with quiet satisfaction.

That was when a second voice joined his head, clear and melodious.

'Ash, your preening grows tiresome. A great many creatures occupy this castle—do not presume yourself the pinnacle of them all.'

'Not this again…'

'Look who decided to speak! I ssee you never miss an opportunity to crow your own ssuperiority, oh flaming buzzard…'

Despite being annoyed at the start of what was meant to be another long bickering session, Harry fought back a grin from forming on his face.

Neville, oblivious to the conversation going on in Harry's head, rose and circled around the floating serpent, hands clasped behind his back.

'Buzzard?' Fawkes repeated, sounding faintly offended. 'I should hope you could at least come up with something remotely clever. A phoenix stands for renewal, healing, and loyalty. We are not mere mortal creatures, locked in one form. You are nought but a serpent tethered to the earth—'

'Ha ha!' Ash laughed, voice full of serpentine pride. 'We do not sseek worthless rebirth, for we do not need to die in flame and ash to prove our value. We endure in our rightful power.'

Harry glanced at Neville, who was oblivious to the telepathic spat and simply peered at the magical serpent in fascination.

Harry stifled a weary sigh and rubbed his temple as Ash and Fawkes continued to trade barbed remarks, getting more vulgar by the sentence. Focusing on his occlumency, Harry slowly brought their conversation to a distant murmur.

Unbeknownst to him, the glowing serpent overhead, slowed its lazy circling and began to dim.

Neville took a cautious step back, blinking at the fading light.

"Is it—disappearing?" the boy asked, with the wide-eyed curiosity of someone who'd just witnessed real magic rather than the everyday spells taught in class.

Harry nodded and flicked his wand subtly to end the incantation.

The serpent dissolved in a whisper of light, leaving the two boys in the comforting glow of the fireplace once more.

"It doesn't last very long unless I keep up the focus," Harry explained with a shrug, closing the book around his finger. "Bit like a Patronus, I suppose."

Neville let out another soft whistle. "Definitely more impressive than a Patronus."

Harry gave a noncommittal hum and turned the page in his parselmagic tome, completely ignoring any more commentary from either Ash or Fawkes.

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Spell Name: Blade of the Serpent

Incantation: "Lamina Serpentia"

Effect:

Conjures a slender, serpent-shaped blade from the caster's wand, formed of condensed magical energy. The blade retains the fluid agility of a serpent, allowing for agile swipes and lunges in close combat. When wielded properly, it can deflect minor spells and hexes, but crumbles to glittering dust if struck by powerful counter-curses.

Usage Instructions:

Focus on the concept of a coiled serpent poised to strike…

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'Another useless spell,' he thought, disappointed.

Harry found that most of the spells inside the tomes weren't of much use to him.

'I mean, a serpent-shaped blade would be one of the coolest things but, I don't even know how to hold a sword, let alone swing one…'

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