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Twyll Folly, a prodigious wizard from Durmstrang known for his mastery of both dark and defensive arts, arrives at Hogwarts under the guise of a teaching assistant. However, Twyll''''s motives are far from altruistic. Cursed by a Horcrux fragment he encountered as a child, he is locked in a race against time as the dark magic slowly consumes his life force. Driven by a desperate need to survive, Twyll sees the legendary Philosopher''''s Stone hidden within Hogwarts as his only salvation. His arrival stirs suspicion, especially from Headmaster Dumbledore, who is wary of Twyll''''s Durmstrang background and his fascination with the darker aspects of magic. Despite Dumbledore''''s watchful eye, Twyll cleverly navigates the politics of Hogwarts, using his charm and intellect to gain the trust of some and subtly manipulate others. As he delves deeper into Hogwarts'''' secrets, Twyll contends with not only Dumbledore''''s scrutiny but also the challenges of teaching impressionable young wizards and the ever-present danger posed by the cursed Defense Against the Dark Arts position. He must carefully balance his duties as a professor with his clandestine quest for immortality, all while keeping his true intentions hidden from those around him.