Chapter 35: Mastery Begins – Silent Casting & The Art of Enchantment

Leaving Ollivanders, Harry felt the comforting weight of his new wand in his hand. Unlike others who had to spend years practicing, his grasp on magic—thanks to his accumulated knowledge and Phoenix Force—was naturally strong. Now, he needed to refine his control and push his limits.

He wasn't interested in just waving his wand like any ordinary wizard. No, he wanted to master it.

The Path to Silent Casting

Back at home, Harry wasted no time. He locked himself in his room, set up a few protective charms taught by Flamel, and got to work.

"First step: Understanding the core of wand magic," he thought.

He had read that most wizards relied on incantations because words helped shape the intent behind the spell. But advanced casters—true masters—could will the magic into existence without a single word.

He started small.

Lumos. A flicker of light.

Nox. Darkness.

Then, he tried again—but this time, he only thought the incantation.

At first, nothing happened.

Then he adjusted. Instead of simply thinking the word, he visualized the spell forming, shaping his will through the wand.

A soft glow appeared at the tip.

Excited, he pushed further.

Alohomora. The locked drawer clicked open.

Reparo. A cracked cup fused back together seamlessly.

Wingardium Leviosa. A book lifted into the air, moving fluidly under his mental command.

It took hours, but eventually, he could cast basic spells completely silently.

"This will be useful in the future," he mused, smirking.

The Phoenix Pouch – An Enchanter's First Creation

With his new skills, Harry turned to another important task: Creating a magical storage pouch.

Carrying books, notes, and money around wasn't convenient, and he didn't trust a simple bag. He wanted something personalized—a space only he could access.

He took a small leather pouch and began layering enchantments:

✔ Expansion Charm – To make the inside larger than it seemed. ✔ Feather-light Charm – To make it weigh nothing. ✔ Unbreakable Charm – For durability. ✔ Security Lock Runes – So only he could open it. ✔ Anti-Theft Charm – To curse anyone who tried to steal it.

For the finishing touch, he used his Phoenix Force to mark the pouch with a golden emblem—his personal signature.

As he placed his wand inside, he smirked.

"Now, I'm really ready for Hogwarts."