Chapter 50: Goal
Soaking slowly and comfortably in the bath, Alexander finally enjoyed warm water for the first time in ages. Between bumpy carriages and the cramped showers at Hogwarts, this was a rare luxury.
Being a wizard is truly wonderful. If he'd had magic in his past life, Alexander would've chosen a reclusive lifestyle—maybe just using Wi-Fi, with magic handling everything else.
It's great to be a Smith. His ancestors had a strong sense of crisis, and as a result, there's hardly anything Alexander needs to spend money on now. Everything can be produced at home. Why would he even need something like a bicycle?
Take the Weasleys, for example—a negative case among wizards. Even with magic, they're still poor, mostly because they lack the drive to be self-sufficient. Many wizarding expenses are unnecessary if you're creative.
The truth is, wizards don't need much money. Magic can cover almost every need. But the current magical market only widely teaches spells for cleaning and cooking. There's a lack of magic for creating clothes, farming, or breeding magical creatures—let alone the powerful discipline of alchemy, which isn't even taught in the UK.
Wizards have limited energy, so they don't handle everything themselves. Need clothes or magical livestock? Just buy them. This created monopolies—and the Galleon gained value.
As for using Transfiguration to make clothes—it might fool Muggles, but not trained wizards. That's why Ron was worried about that hideous dress in fourth year. All he could do was use a Cutting Charm to remove the lace.
Even Molly Weasley, known for her cooking and domestic magic, struggled with making clothes. But in combat? She was fierce—killing Bellatrix Lestrange one-on-one.
Hogwarts should teach more practical skills—like sewing or magical farming. Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures should focus on how to use those plants and animals effectively with magic. That way, Galleons could be saved for rarer items—like alchemical products.
Most wizards just aren't as survival-focused as the Smith family. If they were, self-sufficiency would be the norm.
Wizards are so capable. Take the Weasley twins' Daydream Charm: paired with enchanted items, it lets you escape into a vivid 30-minute dream. The only side effect? A vacant expression and maybe a little drool.
Any dream can be crafted—including those dreams. No wonder it's not sold to under-sixteens.
And this isn't even advanced magic. At Hogwarts, professors could easily create such spells. Maybe that's why so many of them are single—who needs a partner when you can craft perfect fantasies?
Take Snape, for example. Skilled in Occlumency, he could likely create such dreamscapes effortlessly. Besides brewing potions and working for Dumbledore, he probably lived in a dream with a younger version of Lily.
Grindelwald's simple prison life also makes sense now. Why bother with the real world when you can live in a dream with young Dumbledore?
As for Alexander, he doesn't even need to use spells anymore. After observing the enchanted painting in the Smiths' bathroom long enough, his consciousness can briefly enter it.
Once, a jealous wife of a past Smith tried to destroy the painting, but it survived—thanks to a powerful Permanent Sticking Charm and other unknown protections.
Occlumency is the most advanced form of daydream magic. If Harry had learned it properly, he wouldn't have been tricked by Voldemort or caused Sirius's death. It can even block truth serum and implant false memories. Some of Alexander's own mental abilities are actually enhanced versions of Occlumency.
Any skilled wizard will eventually dabble in Occlumency. But the hardest part is self-control.
Harry, at eleven, might have had an easier time learning it. But during puberty—impulsive, emotional, and distracted—it became far too difficult.
To master Occlumency, one must be cold to oneself, suppress unnecessary emotions, and endure pressure. Draco Malfoy, surprisingly, had talent in this. He could suppress his empathy and bully effectively. Later, under the weight of his assassination mission and Bellatrix's cruelty, he even resisted Snape's Legilimency and sealed his mind—though he broke down in private.
Draco was another talented student. With training and pressure, he could've become a great wizard.
If only young wizards united, what threat would Voldemort really pose?
Voldemort succeeded because of terror—and the distrust among wizards.
Education at Hogwarts needs reform. The Ministry of Magic shouldn't trade real progress for fake peace.
After traveling to this world, Alexander finally understood why a mediocre wizard like Fudge became Minister of Magic.
Fudge had no real power—but he was skilled at maintaining a peaceful image and listening to Dumbledore. During his campaign, he implied that Dumbledore was behind him. Wizards wanted peace, and Fudge gave them that image.
That's why Fudge resisted Voldemort's return. His authority depended on denial and calm. Dumbledore's talk of war threatened Fudge's illusion.
Even if Voldemort did return, Fudge—being pureblood—didn't fear him.
Voldemort's return proves Hogwarts needs to teach more advanced magic, and that Aurors should go through continued education.
Wizarding universities are necessary. Graduating at seventeen, most wizards become workers with no chance to deepen their skills. Former prodigies fade into mediocrity.
Hogwarts should train students to survive and thrive in the real world. Universities should further refine them. Retired wizards could teach, free from economic influence.
For the first time, Alexander found a goal: to become Hogwarts Headmaster—or better yet, found a university. Let students graduate at seventeen, then continue to truly master magic. Enough dreaming—time to act.
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