Magic Circuits

The Malfoy household was in a state of tension as Draco's first year at Hogwarts approached. Narcissa had been preparing for this moment for days, ensuring that her youngest son had everything he needed for his journey into the wizarding world. But her excitement was overshadowed by her frustration with Dante, who had once again refused to return to Hogwarts.

"Draco is starting at Hogwarts this year," Narcissa said, her voice tinged with both hope and exasperation. "It would be wonderful if you joined him, Dante. You could guide him, help him adjust. Don't you want to be there for your brother?"

Dante, seated at the dining table with a stack of books and notes in front of him, didn't even look up. "I'm in the middle of an important research," he said calmly. "I won't leave it unfinished."

Narcissa's frustration boiled over. "Research? You are a child, what research could you even be doing? Your brother might need your help" Her voice rose, trembling with emotion. "You've been gone for over a year, Dante. A year! And now you are shutting us out in the name of research. What is wrong with you?"

Dante finally looked up, his expression unreadable. "I'm not shutting anyone out. I just found a new path and I am exploring it."

Narcissa's eyes filled with tears, and she sank into a chair, her hands covering her face. "I don't understand you," she whispered, her voice breaking. "I feel like I have lost my son. You're wasting your potential, Dante. You're wasting your future."

For a moment, Dante was at a loss for words. He wasn't used to dealing with emotional outbursts, this was the first time meeting a parent who actively buries their child's advancement. He lamented how backward the wizard world has become. Finally, he sighed and said, "I'll go back to Hogwarts next year. But this one, I need to focus on my research."

Lucius, who had been quietly observing the exchange, stepped in to calm Narcissa. "Next year," he said firmly, placing a hand on her shoulder. "I'll make sure Dante goes back to Hogwarts next year. For now, let's focus on Draco."

Deep down, Lucius prayed that Dante would keep his word. He knew his son was no ordinary wizard, and the thought of forcing him to do anything was laughable. But for now, he had to keep the peace at home.

Narcissa finally relented, more out of helplessness than anything else, the pair of father and son were driving her to an early grave. She spent the next few days with Draco, fussing over him and warning him about the dangers of interacting with muggles or becoming like his brother. "Stay away from muggle-borns," she said sternly. "And don't let anyone influence you the wrong way. You are pure blood, Draco. Remember that."

Draco nodded, taking her words to heart. He admired his older brother but had no desire to follow in his footsteps. Dante's behavior was a mystery to him, and he had no intention of becoming a disappointment in his parents eyes.

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Dante's workshop in Malfoy Manor had become a chaotic yet meticulously organized space. Books and scrolls on advanced mathematics, electrical circuits, and magical theory were strewn across the tables. Diagrams of circuits, runes, and magical equations covered the walls. At the center of it all stood Dante, his eyes gleaming. He was on the brink of something revolutionary—a way to bridge the gap between magic and science.

For weeks, Dante had been consumed by the idea of applying arithmetic to magic. He had spent months studying the muggles' understanding of electricity and material resistance, and now he was ready to translate those concepts into the magical world. His goal was to create something entirely new: a magic circuit.

Dante began by examining the concept of material resistance. In the muggle world, materials like copper and silicon were chosen for their ability to conduct electricity efficiently. But in the magical world, materials had unique properties that could channel or resist magical energy. Dante theorized that by understanding these properties, he could create a framework for magic circuits.

He gathered a variety of magical materials—dragon scales, phoenix feathers, unicorn hair, and even shards of obsidian infused with ancient runes. Using a combination of magical and scientific instruments, he measured and recorded how each material reacted to raw magical energy. He recorded the results in detail, creating a chart that mapped magical resistance against material composition along with numerical representation.

"Just as muggles use copper for its low resistance," Dante muttered to himself, "Asphodel has low magical resistance and can act as equivalent—a material that can channel magic with minimal loss."

Next, Dante turned his attention to the concept of electricity. In the muggle world, electricity was the flow of electrons through a conductor. In the magical world, raw magical power was the flow of magical energy through a medium. Dante saw a clear parallel and how their magic can be considered an equivalent to direct current (DC)

He began experimenting with raw magical energy, channeling it through different materials and observing the results. The biggest difference between electricity and magical energy is that magical energy had a will of its own—it resisted being controlled unless guided by intent.

Dante's next step was to quantify magical energy. In the muggle world, voltage represented electrical potential, while amperage represented current. Dante adapted these concepts to magic, defining "magic intensity" as the strength of the magical energy and "magic refinement" as the precision with which it was controlled.

Dante measured the intensity and refinement of his magical experiments. He discovered that aligning different materials in different order allowed him to precisely control the intensity of magic, much like resistors and capacitors in an electrical circuit. He believed it was the way to go in order to regulate magic energy in a circuit.

"If I can control the intensity and refinement of magic," Dante mused, "I can create circuits that perform specific functions—just like muggles do with electricity."

The most challenging part of Dante's project was transforming traditional runes into magic circuits. Runes were ancient symbols that channeled magic in specific ways, but they were bulky and required significant space to function. Dante wanted to condense them into something smaller and more efficient.

He began trying to build small circuits and analyzing their behavior compared to the structure of runes, breaking them down into their fundamental components. By translating runes into minute circuits, he could achieve the same effect of complex runes by stack and arranging circuits.

Using a combination of magical etching and alchemical processes, Dante created the first prototype of a magic circuit. It was a small, intricate design, by etching thin pieces of Asphodel stem into a dragon skin. When he channeled magic into it, the circuit activated, producing a simple light spell.

"It works," Dante whispered, a rare smile crossing his face. "But this is just the beginning."

After countless experiments and refinements, Dante finally achieved his goal. The magic circuits were small, efficient, and capable of performing spells as long as a wizard empowered them. They could be stacked or combined to produce more complex effects, much like integrated circuits in muggle electronics.

Dante held one of the circuits in his hand, marveling at its simplicity and power. It was no larger than a coin, yet it allowed even a child to perform spells on the same level of control and skill of adults. He imagined the possibilities—magical devices that could perform complex tasks, enchanted tools that could revolutionize the wizarding world. Complex spells performed by magically challenged wizards or young children.

Dante knew this was only the beginning. The true potential of magic circuits lay in their ability to be combined and stacked, creating devices that could perform multiple functions or even adapt to different situations. The possibilities were endless.

As he sat in his workshop, surrounded by the fruits of his labor, Dante felt a sense of satisfaction he hadn't experienced since the creation of dementors in his last life.