Circles of Pride

by dewindk

Gryffindor had always had a rigid power structure - one that existed outside of the school-dictated system. At the end of his first year, Harry Potter became a pride leader. Suddenly, he had a say in his own life, and eventually the world would learn what Gryffindor already knew - Harry Potter was every bit the Chosen One.

1. Intro

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter.

Gryffindor had always had a rigid power structure - one that existed outside the school-dictated system. Each year (pride) had a leader. First years were known as cubs, and they chose their own pride leader by the end of the year. However, pride leaders were always subject to change. Pride leaders were allowed to have an inner pride (IP) if they so wished. Pride leaders made up the Inner Circle (IC) of the house. One member of that circle was house leader. Being a prefect or head boy/girl did not equal a leadership position within the house. Within each year and within the house, there were circles of rank.

Gryffindor had its own set of house rules. They were as follows.

1. Authority belongs to the leaders, above and beyond all school-appointed positions.

2. Defend each other against outsiders, regardless of any conflict you might have with them personally.

3. All detentions must be reported to your pride leader.

4. Within the council, age has no bearing.

5. Before a leader is chosen among them, cubs report to the house leader.

6. Punishments are to be handed out by pride leaders. These punishments can be appealed by going to the house leader who will debate their validity with the inner circle.

7. All cubs must report to the hospital wing at the beginning of the year.