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Shortly after witnessing a disagreement between James Potter and one of his cousins, it became apparent to Lochlan that he was far more malleable than he'd first assumed. It was what he'd wanted for all Hogwarts students who were not on their side: to question their teachings of morals from their parents and see things in a different light.

He'd written to James at a request to meet him in Knockturn Alley on a weekend in October.

How interesting it was that James, of all people, should be curious about learning the Dark Arts! If only he knew about the daughter under his roof that wasn't his. Perhaps if he did know, he would be all the more susceptible to joining their side. But he couldn't know that for certain. He had to first learn what made Potter Junior tick. This was the true intention behind this first meeting.

Lochlan waited for him outside the Bloodlust Tavern where they'd meet, while speaking in a low voice to an informant about something. The two men were the only people around.

"Yes... His name is Louis."

He never would've expected that he, of all cousins, would be the first one to go against him.

This was the time where being Harry Potter's son had an advantage to it; not many people could get that close to him.

Watching his mentor demonstrate the curse, James mentally took notes before following with his attempt at it. "Imperio!"

Okay, he could've done it a tad bit better. Taking his advice into consideration, he took a deep breath before trying again.

"Imperio!"

@Lochlan Riddle

"Well done. That's right - posture is good."

Despite his love for music, he had a good magical ability.

"Okay. Now I want you to try and make me sit down."

He stood in front of the chair.

"I won't go easy on you, all right. I'm a stubborn bastard." He laughed heartily, and gave him a little nod. "The best way of describing this is to see it before it's already happened. Envision myself sitting, clearly in your mind's eye, before you cast the spell. Close your eyes if you have to - take your time. A musician like you can build a strong, mental image, no doubt. I have a feeling you'll be good at this. Give it try, using the incantation exactly as before."

He smiled encouragingly.

James smiled proudly; maybe this would come to him a lot easier than he thought it would. This really wasn't as scary as his relatives would've lead him to believe.

To boost his imagination, he closed his eyes to imagine the other sitting down as he pointed his wand at Lochlan. James took a deep breath to allow himself to use his best potential for this real, proper usage of an unforgivable.

"Imperio!"

@Lochlan Riddle