Chapter 59: Setting the Course
The first weekend of the new school year arrived faster than expected.
The castle had already settled into its usual rhythm.
Students bustling through hallways, homework assignments piling up, and the ever-present whispers of Hogwarts' mysteries filling the air.
For Nero, however, the true work was only about to begin.
Lying back on his bed in the Ravenclaw dormitory, he exhaled slowly, letting his mind shift into planning mode.
The beginning of his second year wasn't just another step forward, it was the foundation of everything he hoped to achieve.
His personal objectives had been carefully refined, his ambitions structured into a precise, methodical plan.
Rowena herself had reviewed them, offering insights that had sharpened his approach.
With a flick of his wand, a parchment unfurled in the air before him, revealing his Second-Year To-Do List:
Occlumency: Strengthen his mental defenses to prevent any potential intrusions.
A mandatory safeguard, If he was going to deal with dark forces, protecting his mind was non-negotiable.