Simulation

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Occlumency wasn't a common subject, not even among pureblood families who usually prided themselves on obscure magical knowledge. The Ministry never actively promoted it either, likely because it was difficult to master and, when taught poorly, could cause serious mental backlash. The mind wasn't just a storage place for memories—it was a core part of who a person was, something delicate and deeply complex. Tampering with it could have lasting effects. For that reason, Occlumency had always remained a semi-forbidden art, more whispered about than formally taught, to keep untrained wizards from risking damage to themselves.

Most of the students in the room had only heard of Occlumency in passing, if at all. Many stared at Harry with skeptical expressions, unsure whether he was serious or just trying to sound impressive.

"You expect us to learn that in a couple of hours?" Fred asked, crossing his arms as he leaned against a pillar. "Last I heard, it takes years to even get the basics."

"Yeah, I'm with Fred," George added, eyeing Harry as if trying to gauge how much of this was a joke. "What's next, advanced Animagus transformations before bed?"

Harry let them finish before answering. "You're not learning full Occlumency," he clarified, scanning the group. "That would take months, maybe years. What I'm going to show you is a method to strengthen your mind. You won't be stopping a full Legilimens attack, but it'll help you resist spells like the Imperius."

The Weasley twins exchanged doubtful looks but didn't argue further. Most of the other students seemed more curious than skeptical now. Hermione was already pulling out her notebook, clearly intent on writing down everything Harry said.

Ginny raised a hand, tilting her head. "How do you strengthen your mind? It's not like lifting weights."

Others nodded, not sure how to proceed. Most of the purebloods on the other hand, had already studied the art. Those like Daphne, Astoria, Susan, Draco, Theodore, Pansy, and Blaise had mastered it to a certain degree, but most didn't. Even for those who had learned the basics, it was usually a watered-down version taught by family tutors who were too concerned about "accidental damage to the mind" to push them hard enough. Harry wasn't interested in that cautious approach. He needed a practical, efficient way to teach as many people as possible how to build mental barriers that wouldn't crumble under pressure.

Harry raised his hand, catching the attention of the entire room. "First off, pull out your magic books," he said simply. Chairs scraped against the stone floor as students reached into their bags, pulling out thin black-covered books embossed with silver runes. These weren't ordinary books but something Harry had developed specifically for the Duelling Club—a blend of enchanted parchment and spellwork tied to a personal database he had built.

Each book was linked to its owner, tracking their progress, mastery of spells, dueling records, and even suggesting areas for improvement based on performance. More importantly, the books had a basic mind-reading charm that allowed them to respond to thoughts, making them an invaluable training tool for every student involved in the club.

Once everyone had their books out, Harry continued. "Flip to the section on mental defense. I added something new."

There was a rustle of pages as students found the right section. The magical ink shimmered slightly as the books updated in real-time, displaying a new subheading: Basic Occlumency Techniques – A Simplified Approach.

"Now, before you start panicking about how long Occlumency takes to learn, let me explain what we're doing here," Harry said, leaning casually against one of the stone columns. "You're not learning full Occlumency. What we're focusing on is building a basic mental barrier—something quick and effective that you can fall back on if someone tries to use the Imperius Curse or anything similar."

Astoria raised her hand from the front row, her expression skeptical. "You're saying we can actually block the Imperius Curse with this?"

"Not completely," Harry admitted. "But you can weaken its hold, give yourself a few seconds to fight back. The whole point is to stop you from being controlled in the first place."

He gave a nod toward Daphne, who had already skimmed the section in her book. "Daphne, read out the first step."

She glanced down, then read aloud, "Step one: Anchor your mind. Find a memory, feeling, or thought that's strong enough to ground you."

Harry gestured toward her. "That's the key. When you're under the Imperius Curse, it tries to take over your mind by overwhelming your thoughts. The anchor is something personal—something that can't be easily pushed aside. It can be anything, as long as it's solid in your mind."

"How do we know what's strong enough?" Blaise asked, flipping through his book.

"Pick something that doesn't waver. Doesn't have to be deep, just something you know is real," Harry said. "For some of you, it could be a place you feel safe. For others, it might be a person you trust. Doesn't matter what it is, as long as it grounds you."

There was a brief silence as the students considered this. Some scribbled notes into the margins of their books, while others looked deep in thought. Hermione, predictably, raised her hand.

"And what happens once you've found this anchor?"

Harry gave a faint smirk. "That's step two. Once you've anchored your mind, you reinforce it. Think of it like adding layers of protection around that anchor. You want to create a mental shield, something strong enough to push back against the invading magic."

He pointed toward the second subheading in the book, where shimmering text appeared:

Step Two: Reinforcement – Visualization Technique

Picture your anchor surrounded by an impenetrable barrier.

Visualize it clearly. The stronger your visualization, the harder it is for outside influence to break through.

"Tracey," Harry said, glancing at her. "Read the next part."

Tracey looked down at her book and read aloud, "Step three: Disruption. If the curse manages to get past your defenses, disrupt its flow by focusing on chaotic thoughts or emotions. The goal is to confuse the invading magic."

"That's the trick," Harry said, folding his arms. "Even if the Imperius Curse slips through your first two defenses, you don't have to give in. You can break its control by making your mind too chaotic for the spell to maintain its grip."

Ginny frowned slightly. "But doesn't that mean we'll be overwhelmed by our own thoughts?"

"Only if you lose control completely," Harry said. "The idea isn't to go wild—it's to create enough mental noise to force the spell out."

Fred leaned back in his chair, raising an eyebrow. "Alright, sounds clever, but how do we practice this without actually getting cursed?"

"That's where your magic books come in," Harry said. He reached into his pocket, pulling out his wand. With a quick flick, the books glowed faintly, and new text appeared at the bottom of the page:

Simulation Mode Activated – Mental Defense Training

"I added a simulation mode," Harry explained. "It's not perfect, but it'll give you the basic feel of being under the Imperius Curse without actually cursing you. The book will try to influence your thoughts, and your job is to resist using the techniques we just went over."

Astoria blinked, looking impressed despite herself. "You enchanted a book to mess with our heads?"

"More like nudge your thoughts," Harry corrected. "It's safe. If you mess up, the worst that'll happen is you'll get a headache."

Blaise snorted. "Fantastic. Just what I wanted—homework that fights back."

Ignoring him, Harry gestured toward the books. "Go ahead. Activate the simulation and try it out. Don't overthink it—just focus on your anchor and build your defenses from there."

The room filled with the soft hum of magic as students activated the simulation mode. A few seconds later, their expressions shifted—some looked confused, others focused. The books had begun their work, subtly pushing foreign thoughts into their minds, simulating the effect of an external force trying to take control.

Harry walked around the room, observing as they worked. Daphne had her eyes closed, her brow furrowed in concentration. Blaise was muttering something under his breath, while Tracey looked like she was on the verge of smacking her book.

"Don't fight it head-on," Harry said as he passed her. "Focus on your anchor first, then build your shield."

Tracey grumbled something unintelligible but followed his advice. Across the room, Ginny and Hermione seemed to be doing well, their expressions calm and focused. Fred and George, on the other hand, were clearly struggling.

"This is ridiculous," George muttered. "It's like trying to block out Peeves during breakfast."

"You're overthinking it," Harry said. "Stop trying to control every thought. Just focus on your anchor and let the shield form naturally."

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