J.K. Rowling's characters
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"We have to do something Albus. There are still death eaters out there who want revenge for the death of their lord. We have to protect the school."
"Minerva, you must understand. The school's wards largely rely on the people within it. They've been falling apart for years now as the students fight amongst themselves. If we are to protect the school we must find a way to reunite the houses."
"But…But that's impossible. The competition between the houses have been going on for centuries. How do we reunite the school within the space of a single month?"
"Headmaster, if I may provide my own idea."
"Of course Severus."
"Perhaps, inform the students of the dilemma and they may group together as a survival instinct."
"It may work, but it is risky. It can just as easily cause a deeper split as the students may resort to independently fighting for survival."
"I think we should do it slowly. Provide a series of events which will have the school together. Nothing competitive between houses."
"That's an excellent idea Minerva…"
Harry listened from the other side of the corridor as his teachers discussed the plans for the reformation of Hogwarts. The wards were collapsing? Sudden fear swept over Harry at the thought of his school losing it's power. He knew that death eaters were still at large and he knew who they were after: him. Guilt joined the fear as Harry realised it was his fault for putting the school in danger. He would have to do something himself. The idea the professors had come to would never work quickly enough. Perhaps there would be something that didn't necessarily have to join the students but instead join the school.