"You all know, of course, that Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age. They built this castle together, far from prying Muggle eyes, for it was an age when magic was feared by common people, and witches and wizards suffered much persecution." (Chamber of Secrets, 150)
Prologue
The school must be built as a haven for all who are suffering and living in fear due to a wonderful gift they possess, magic. It will become a beacon of light and hope for the generation now and for thousands of years into the future. For it will be protected by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age.
Godric Gryffindor provided his knowledge of dueling and the battle field into the school. He sought for the brave and courageous, to rise up and lead the war, to value honor above their lives that in time of darkness, they will become warriors of the school.
Rowena Ravenclaw left behind her wisdom, for surely wit was the man's greatest treasure. The school's ever shifting corridors and maze kept students on their toes but in case of invaders, then the ever changing labyrinth will keep them from the treasures of her world, the young brilliant minds who will think clearly and solve the challenges using logic.
Helga Hufflepuff embodied security for all. She breathed her protections unto the school, weaving her magic into the walls. Her protection enveloped everyone in need, opening her arms wide to all. No one will be able to simply apparate in and out of the grounds due to her magic created a safe bubble from the evil outside. Her students will be loyal, tenacious to the end, seeing good in everyone.
Salazar Slytherin left behind a solution, in case the other founders failed due to the misplaced trust of muggleborns. He believed that secrecy was the key, to hide from the source of problem, the muggles. Keep only those he can trust into the school, for introducing new people unaware of their society and traditions meant exposing themselves in vulnerable position. And so he left behind his Chamber of Secrets, with an answer in case the muggles become a problem to the magical community. His students will be on the lookout, never publicly part of the action but in the dark, watching and waiting until all have failed.
United by the same dream and goal, they created the greatest school of witchcraft and wizardry, instilling wonder and hope to its students and future generations of witches and wizards. The school will be known as Hogwarts.
But the founders are not gods. Life is not always kind, especially to its' most skilled and brilliant ones.
Godric, constrained by being held as the legendary hero who do no wrong, became righteous to a fault. Ignoring and alienating the bonds of friendship, he catered to the people's pedestal image of himself, wearing a mask and despite doing what is right, he fails to make the best decisions. He may have gained fame and hero's respect, but he also lost the respects of his fellow friends.
Rowena, despite her infinite wisdom, became blinded by her pride. She never learned to bend, to give in. She hid her emotions behind her facade of knowledge and distanced herself to all she loved. After all, isn't life's greatest reward and treasure simply love? And history will know her death to be caused not by some grand efforts of searching for knowledge but by a simple heartbreak.
Loyal Helga never took a side. She was loyal to all but faithful to none. She was first the mediator but always the bystander, the observer. She never was the cause of the fissure but did nothing to stop it. Turning a blind eye to the cracks, she was as guilty to the break of friendship, simply by not speaking up. Her loyalty will become useless when there is no one to be loyal to.
And Salazar lost the most. History will paint him as the antagonist, the one who threw away his friends and the school he helped built due to his prejudice. But he was simply a man who was too sure, too confidant in his opinions, views and thoughts. He knew where the lines was drawn and held them consistent throughout his life. He failed to recognize the shades of grey and when he couldn't persuade the others to his beliefs, he simply left behind all he had known and treasured.
But we are moving too fast into the future. Let us go back to where it all started. When all were young and unsure, curious and naive. Before time took her course and effects.
Continue reading, young one to see the story unfolds.
The young girl's hand hovered over the book. Then she turned the page.
A/N So fanfiction is a haven for all of those who have simply too much time after finals. After scouring through the internet, I found an interesting youtube videos on a fan made trailer of the Hogwart's founder. And with so much unknown about these four witches and wizards who build Hogwarts, my mind created some scenarios of what ifs.