Jon opened his eyes to find himself lying in a bed inside a gothic-looking room. He tried to recall what had happened. I tried to save that girl… then truck-kun flung me away. Jon grimaced, remembering the excruciating pain from the impact. That hurt like hell F*ck!!
Pushing himself upright, he took in the surroundings. Blue-coloured tapestries hung all over the room, each marked with an eagle. Wait… isn't this the Ravenclaw banner? Jon froze.
No way... He recognized it instantly, being the massive Potterhead he was. Excitement welled up inside him. I got reincarnated!!! Jon pumped his fists in celebration. His grin stretched from ear to ear.
The iconic phrase "Yer a wizard, Harry" flashed into his mind. I'm a wizard now! he thought ecstatically. He could almost hear Hagrid saying it.
Wait… I don't even know who I transmigrated into yet.
He strolled toward the mirror and found a handsome face staring back at him. Damn, I'm even more handsome than before. He struck a pose in front of the mirror. This is Orlando Bloom-level handsomeness.
With this face, I won't have any problem charming witches here. Amelia Bones, Narcissa—black or is it Malfoy now… the whole list's open for me. His grin faded slightly as his eyes scanned lower. The jawline didn't match the body—a pale chest, soft stomach, and faint man boobs.
He groaned. Great. Movie star face slapped on a doughy body. Needs serious fixing. These wizards don't know the concept of exercise. Still… who the hell am I?
Jon's gaze shifted to a suitcase under the bed. He dragged it out, noticing the initials engraved on it: G. Lockhart. His jaw dropped. No way… I'm THAT fraud?
He had transmigrated into Gilderoy Lockhart—the infamous wizard known for stealing others' work through memory charms. Man's end was pathetic, Jon mused. Tried to Obliviate two kids, backfired, and boom—lifetime VIP pass at St. Mungo's mental ward.
Voldemort's curse on the DADA position and Harry's plot armour worked hand in hand to put him into the mental ward.
Wait isn't this the part where all memories would come rushing into my head?
Jon tried to recall the memories as excruciating pain stabbed his skull, Lockhart's memories rushing in. Born to a witch mother and a Muggle father, the youngest of three siblings, Gilderoy was spoiled rotten.
Being the only magical child made him his mother's obvious favourite, and it warped him. This guy was a weed—his vanity bloomed more the moment magic did, Jon thought bitterly.
Instead of grinding at Hogwarts, he wasted his years bragging he'd make a Philosopher's Stone, captain England's Quidditch team, and become Britain's youngest Minister of Magic. Bro was a walking delusion.
I'm Lockhart now, Jon sighed. His chest ached as he recalled his real parents. I'll miss you, Mom, Dad. Maybe… maybe someday I'll find a way to let you know I'm alive, even if in another world.
System? Panel? Guide? Assistant? Mentor? Anyone? Jon's voice echoed through the room, but silence answered. Great. I'm here without any cheats or system to guide me.
Map? Quest panel? Companion? Spirit? Somebody… anything? He waved his hands helplessly, pacing the room. Figures. Just me, my own wits… and Hogwarts.
Resolve hardened in his chest. I am all alone now. This world is dangerous and if I'm stuck as Lockhart, I have to get stronger.
Sifting through Lockhart's memories, he realized he was in his final year at Hogwarts, and it was 1979.[1] Worse—this was during the First Wizarding War. Voldemort was active.
Gilderoy's stomach sank. Shit… Lockhart's weak as hell right now. How did this clown even survive in canon?
His eyes fell on a wand lying on the bedside table. He grabbed it, heart racing. "Wingardium Leviosa!" he said, mimicking the wand motions from Lockhart's memories.
He felt a huge rush—magic flowing from inside him to the wand, reaching for the quill on the table. For a brief second, it floated… then plopped back down.
"What the—?" Gilderoy frowned. Then it clicked. Wandlore. Different soul, wrong wand. This stick isn't tuned for me.
First chance I get, I'm heading to Diagon Alley. Better mention this to Flitwick soon. Stripping off his robes, he studied his body in the mirror—pale skin, bloated stomach, even slight man boobs.
Great. Handsome face on a dad bod. Nah, step one: get in shape. He dug through Lockhart's suitcase until he found Muggle shorts and a shirt. Good enough for workout clothes. Pulling them on, he headed downstairs.
The Ravenclaw common room was silent—it was still early morning. The towering blue-and-bronze banners hung still, and the only sound was the faint crackle of the dying fire.
Gilderoy's eyes wandered briefly to a discreet side arch, where he knew a small, private library for Ravenclaws was tucked away. A hidden trove of books just for this House? Typical Ravenclaws—always hoarding knowledge. I'll have to raid it later.
He rushed toward the arched windows, remembering reading about the legendary view. Blue dawn light spilled across the grounds, like the opening scene of Interstellar, where Cooper gazes out at the morning sky.
His breath caught. Below stretched the sprawling green grounds, the shimmering Black Lake, the looming Forbidden Forest, the towering Quidditch pitch, and the tiny hut of Hagrid. No other house gets a view like this.
He stood there, awestruck. This… this is Hogwarts. I never imagined I'd truly stand here, seeing it all with my own eyes.
Tearing himself away from the window, he moved toward the common room door, intent on starting his workout outside. A smirk tugged at his lips. I'll grind in secret and keep up Lockhart's stupid boasting act.
Gilderoy chuckled darkly. Now I see why the online Sorting Hat put me in Slytherin last life.
He clenched his fists, the grin widening. Be it Fame, Power, or Women—I, Lockhart, Will Conquer All.
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[1] AU