Albus Potter
And the
Secret of the
Howling Mountain
Written by: June Gilbert
Emerald and Onyx
Green and Black
Back to back
In the strife of growing older
Friends they can count on
Foes as well
All will be made in due time
Darkness from the sire's time
Darkens the doors of these young lives
Will Onyx succumb to eternal night?
Or will Emerald win the fight for their lives?
Ruby darkness, Ruby light
Golden lioness rising,
Mighty diamond shining
Sapphire's twinkle
Terror will reign when
A bitter evil returns
Darker by far than the world has faced
In its decades of existence
Even if all stand together
Lion, Hawk, Snake and Badger
Certain doom will rise
If her haunting eyes
Will not take up arms
Against this looming harm
To the hard won
Harmony…
-Brianna Cassandra Trelawney, grandniece of Professor Trelawney, first prophecy, age seven
The little girl finished speaking, her small pale body falling limply to the floor. Her dark nut brown hair pooled around her small head as her blue eyes fluttered shut of their own accord. The shocked party guests couldn't move a muscle for a few minutes. Then Ginny ran forward, kneeling next to the stricken girl.
"Harry! We have to help her..."
Harry headed to his wife, putting a gentle arm around her, "Gin, we'd better let the medical wizards do that. Besides, she'll be fine in a bit. I doubt she'll remember what happened though."
Harry guided Ginny away as the young girl's family, the Trelawneys, converged upon their fallen offspring. A teary eyed Professor Trelawney was anxiously watching the proceedings, likely having completely forgotten about her interrupted tea party in the face of her favorite grand niece's prophecy then collapse. The elderly woman was wringing her thin hands and her beaded shawls jingled as she moved backward and forward indescisively.
Harry hadn't wanted to go to the tea in the first place, but politeness dictated that he attend, since it turned out that the Trelawneys had grown into a rather influential family. Besides, he had been asked via letter by Brianna Trelawney, the little girl. He smiled faintly. Harry could never turn down a child's request, unless it interferred with his family. Speaking of family, he guided his upset wife to a chair from which she could watch the proceedings. Judging from his experience with the elder Trelawney, Brianna would be fine. Ginny had loved the girl upon meeting her- Brianna being oddly sociable and sweet for a Trelawney.
Harry sighed quietly, filing this information away for later. Apparently Brianna had the Sight like her Great-aunt. It was downright amazing her first prophecy was so early, Harry reflected. Rubbing Ginny's back soothingly, he sighed in relief as he watched Brianna sit up in the midst of her loving relatives fussing over her. Now Gin wouldn't be so worried. Brianna blinked, her blue eyes fixing on Ginny. She stood up, brushing through her relatives as she came up to Ginny. Harry smiled as he watched and listened to them speak, Brianna reassuring Ginny she was alright and asking what had happened.
Totally oblivious to how this very prophecy would change his life- or, rather, his son's life- forever.
Hey! This is a reposting of my first Harry Potter story, so I hope the prologue intrigues people more than the last. I know there wasn't alot of setup, but it's still good isn't it? What do you think? How was Harry? Ginny? What do you think of Brianna Trelawney? She's a more competent Seer than her Aunt :) I promise she'll be visible later and the prophecy will make sense in later chapters.
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-June