Forbidden Knowledge [Open]

[brandon harper]

Brandon had been systematically exploring the castle since becoming a professor. He never had the chance as a child and now that he had actually seen this place, he felt cheated all over again.  Not only did he miss out on magic, but Hogwarts was such an amazing place. He imagined what it must have been like growing up here, bonding with  your dorm mates exploring the castle's many secrets, and simply being surrounded by ancient magic. Spending weekends in the village down the road with other students. All of these things were discussed at home by his older brother and younger sister but had never actually been a part of it.   Truth be told even now he felt like an outsider to some extent. Even the vast majority of teachers had learned here at one point, and everyone else in the castle could perform magic. Brandon wondered if he should entertain the prospect of a quickspell course or something similar but he doubted there was much point. Those things didn't really work, of course.

Of course, not being able to perform magic didn't mean he couldn't research it and understand the theory, and Brandon was, in fact an educated,  and scholarly sort of guy, so combining that with his desire to explore seemed logical. He found himself roaming through the library's restricted section, browsing books full of dangerously lore and forbidden magic.  Of course there was no danger or temptation for the Squib. even if he found something dark and enticing and wanted it desperately, it wasn't possible for him to actually make the most of it. As he rounded one of the restricted shelves he came almost face to face with another, silently he made his way past them, but he did wonder what else might have been going on here. He turned back toward the other person. curious.