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Summary: Ravenclaw; Gryffindor; Slytherin; and Hufflepuff. Their stories have always been told but it's time to see behind the glamour.

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Four Worlds

Prologue

The world we live in is a strange one to say the least. After all, some people have so much to do, while others have nothing. I have only one job. That one job allows me to rest nearly peacefully all year long.

But there are still mysteries to be solved, cures to be found, and babies to be born and people to die. We each lead our lives in a different way and some of us continue to live, not knowing that our world is truly separated into two.

The magical world, and the muggle world—a world of non-magical men, women and children. And within each world, there are of course, schools. There are many magical schools but there is one certain school that has the most stories and legends behind it. Harry Potter, the-Boy-Who-Lived, attended there, as did You-Know-Who. But the tale I am about to tell happened long before they were here, and long before you were alive.

Of course, if you are a witch or wizard you will have heard the many tales of the four founders. Perhaps, if you haven't heard of the infamous four; their names are: Godric Gryffindor; Salazar Slytherin; Rowena Ravenclaw; and Helga Hufflepuff.

There are no official recordings of their masterpieces, their accomplishments and their general lives but people have always talked. Their legacy lives on, and we listen to the stories our loves, relatives, and acquaintances have to say.

It is said that Gryffindor Godric was the noblest of them all; that he had a lion's heart. He was bold, he was brave, righteous and of course intelligent— after all wasn't that how all the children that were admitted into his valiant house?

It is said that Salazar Slytherin was a man with cunning skills. His words were made of sugar and he could lead into any trap, and no one could compare with his potion skill— after all wasn't that how all the children that were admitted into his persuasive house?

It is said that Rowena Ravenclaw was a woman of great intelligence; the inspiration of many scholars. Her tongue was sharp and witty, and she could memorize whole books within hours— after all wasn't that how all the children that were admitted to her brilliant house.

It is said that Helga Hufflepuff was a kind-hearted woman; unfortunately she did not have the brains to match her heart. She was a just woman, and a friend of everyone that she met—after all wasn't that how all the children that were admitted to her amiable house?

But then again, these are just the words passed down for two hundred years—two hundred and thirteen years to be exact. They are just words passed down by old midwives, gossiping neighbours and loose tongue children?

But still we believe all that they say.

What if I were to tell you that everything is all wrong? That Slytherin was not an evil parseltongue, set on pureblooded domination; that Gryffindor wasn't as noble as he seemed; that Ravenclaw wasn't as witty as described; and that Hufflepuff wasn't a clumsy, but big-hearted fool?

What if I were to tell you that these four did not know what would happen in the grand scheme of things. They did not plan the outcome, nor did they plan to meet each other. Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw were unlikely friends. After all they came from not two worlds but four;

Royalty; Knighthood; Poverty; and Slavery.

It is the unthinkable, is it not?

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If you chose, you can follow the true story. It is the story that was meant to be told, instead of the glamorous lies that have been left in their leave. You will find the truth, see the beginnings and see the endings.

You will see the lies that they weaved the deceit. But you will also see the budding friendship and trust.

In fact, the only truth that has been passed down, is the names of the four great founders.

It is your choice to follow; your choice to believe. After all I'm just a hat—the Sorting Hat. What could I possibly know?

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The idea has been tempting to me for so long; I really hope you'll enjoy it! I know the chapter was short, but they will get longer as Four Worlds progresses.

I don't have a beta at the moment, so if any wishes to be one; please put it in your review or PM me. I would appreciate it so much.

Thank for reading,

Elle