Chapter 373 |
Chapter 373: Draco Malfoy
Just as Thor was feeling frustrated about his identity, Josh was receiving his annual new dimensional beacon.
As the screen lit up, this year appearing in Josh’s sight was a boy wearing a black robe, pale-faced, with a sharp chin and light blond hair.
Why another kid again?
But compared to Abbendis, who was still a baby before, this kid looked at least ten years old.
And for some reason, Josh felt this kid looked somewhat familiar.
“Who are you? What dark magic did you use on me?” The boy asked Josh anxiously, bluffing bravely but clearly nervous.
Although the dimensional beacon had already transmitted related information into his consciousness, a child just over ten years old didn’t have a fully mature mind, and unlike Abbendis who had been tricked by Josh since childhood, it was natural for him to be unsettled by such an unexpected situation.
“Draco Malfoy?” Josh raised an eyebrow and asked.
“Huh? You know me?” Malfoy was very surprised.
Indeed, this boy was Draco Malfoy, the early nemesis of the protagonist Harry Potter in the Harry Potter world.
“Of course, I not only know you, but I also know you really like dragons, right?” Josh smiled at this somewhat proud little boy.
Compared to the reckless protagonist and first sidekick Ron in the HP world, Josh actually admired this kid a bit more.
“That’s right! I’m Draco (Draco means ‘dragon’ or the constellation Draco)!” The kid proudly lifted his head and said with pride.
“Then Draco, do you want to have your own dragon? Become a hero who rides a dragon?” Josh asked the boy in a tempting tone.
“…You can give me a dragon?” Draco was smart and immediately caught the implication in Josh’s words.
“Exactly! I can not only give you a dragon, but a much stronger and more magnificent dragon than any in your world. I can also teach you many powerful magics not from your world, give you countless magical equipment and potions. With these, Voldemort, Dumbledore, Grindelwald— all of them will be nothing but your defeated subordinates. The Malfoy family you lead will become the greatest existence in the magical world. Even Merlin himself wouldn’t threaten your status!” Josh painted a future for the boy that he simply couldn’t refuse.
For a boy who already had high self-regard, dreams of heroism, and hope for the future, Josh’s words were incredibly tempting.
“Of course, sir, but what should I do to get what you said…” Draco nervously asked Josh.
As a member born into a noble magical family, Malfoy was not as naive as Harry or Ron. He knew from a young age that everything has a price.
So although he was attracted by the future Josh described, he remained somewhat cautious and thus nervous.
“Oh, child, don’t be so nervous. Recall those pieces of information that appeared in your mind earlier—they are absolutely true. Our deal will be based on fairness, justice, and mutual benefit!” Seeing Malfoy nervous, Josh slowed his pace and soothed him.
Under Josh’s reassurance, Malfoy gradually calmed down and began recalling the information about the dimensional trader.
“Phew…I understand. By the way, I still don’t know your name. Also, since you and I aren’t from the same world, how do you know about me?” After digesting the previously ignored information, Malfoy sighed and politely asked Josh, “By the way, what should I call you?”
Josh nodded with satisfaction at the boy’s politeness.
Truly a noble family child, well-mannered and courteous.
Of course, Josh also knew this kid was just putting on manners because he realized the dimensional trader’s significance.
If it were the main trio, he would have been looked down on.
But Josh didn’t mind—he liked trading with someone like Draco, who had a bit of badness in his bones.
After all, he was that kind of person himself.
“My name is Josh Kane! Yes, we’re from different worlds, but that doesn’t mean people from different worlds know nothing about each other. The reasons are complicated and hard to explain quickly. Just know that not only do I know you, I also understand many things about your world. For example, your father was once a Death Eater!” Like in many other worlds, Josh had forgotten many details of the HP world—those memories were too distant.
But for some key people and events, he still had deep impressions.
“What? That’s impossible!” Hearing Josh say his father was a Death Eater, Draco was shocked. “What proof do you have?”
“Don’t get upset, child. I know this might be too shocking for you, but it’s true. And I do have proof. However, since I’m not in your world, you’ll have to verify that proof yourself.” Josh waved his hand, calming the agitated boy.
“Your father hid many dark magical items…Of course, that alone doesn’t prove he was a Death Eater, since many noble families have those. But there is one unique item—a diary left by Voldemort. But I don’t recommend you look for it now, because it’s actually a Horcrux containing the memories of Voldemort when he was young Tom Riddle, a Hogwarts student.”
Josh then explained to Draco Malfoy what a Horcrux was and the fact that Voldemort was actually not dead.
This made Draco’s already pale face even paler.
After all, for a child who had been exposed to the terrifying deeds of the Dark Lord Voldemort in the magical world for years, the news that Voldemort was still alive was extremely shocking.
Before today, he didn’t even dare to call him Voldemort by name.
If it weren’t for the dimensional trader and Josh’s vivid descriptions that drew his attention, Draco would have screamed when Josh called Voldemort by name.