The Third Wizarding War
Chapter 1
How It All Began
Twilight slowly made her way to the Hufflepuff Common Room, in deep thought that couldn't even be interrupted by the thundering roars of laughing students. As students cleared her a path through the old, homey, beautiful common room, she couldn't help but wonder how different her life at Hogwarts would be. She wanted to talk to someone about her thoughts, but they wouldn't understand if they tried. Her deep magenta colored, heart-shaped crystal necklace hung from her neck, glimmering in the light of the common room. It was the one thing that allowed her to cast the spells of those gifted ponies who came to Hogwarts to learn the arts of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which she had begun doing herself years ago. Young fillies laughed and danced around the common room, not noticing the worried glances the purple alicorn gave them. She rushed over to the oak doors that would lead her into the Girls Dormitory. Twilight slowly sank into her bed, unable to comprehend the thoughts whirling through her usually composed brain.
She had just been given word that a war between the ponies of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the ponies of normality had begun and that she would work alongside her teachers to fight and make rational decisions.
She wished with all her might that she could go back to normality at Hogwarts, because this meant she would no longer have laughs with her original friends. The war all began because Celestia didn't want the dangers of Witchcraft and Wizardry looming over the heads of normal ponies. Professor McGonagall had not been willing to give up on the unique abilities that certain ponies possessed, so the disagreement led to a war that is as bad as the war of Lord Voldemort. It was common that a patrol of seventh year Prefect's was attacked by the normal magic of Equestria..
Celestia had also resorted to removing Hogwarts from the Equestrian Map. Nopony from the Wizarding World took to well to that. Students of all ages were stripped of their common sense due to anger. All except Twilight, the Prefect's, and the teachers of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Twilight drifted off to sleep. finally giving into the tiredness that was making her body ache. Soon, her distant snoring was interrupted by the chattering of mare's arriving in the dormitory. Twilight's eyelids slowly lifted, wondering whether or not she wanted to face the student's and their silly questions. Twilight began to listen for their unnecessary interrogation-like questions to get fired at her. At long last, someone spoke, but it was Sunset Shimmer and Fluttershy, her two friends. Sunset Shimmer was a Slytherin, but Twilight had granted her permission to enter the comfort of the Hufflepuff Common Room. Sunset Shimmer spoke in a clear voice.
"Hey Twilight, how's it going? Still comprehending the war? Same here." Twilight was comforted by the somewhat gentle voice of Sunset. "Yes. I am not sure how to feel about working alongside my teachers as if they were my friends, when they have been teaching me everything about the Wizarding World for seven years." Fluttershy's soft, sweet voice called out "I know what you mean. All of a sudden, it's like the ranks don't matter. It's... different." Another pony entered the room, this time, it was Marissa Longbottom. She was wearing her normal dull frown. "Hey girls... just wondering if you have a History Of Magic's book I could borrow, I must have lost mine in Hogsmeade or something."
"I believe I do..." Said Fluttershy, scraping the old wood floor gently with her dandelion yellow hoof. "Thanks..." Said Marissa calmly. Fluttershy cantered over to the pale pink book bag she had neatly laid on her dully colored four-poster bed. She delicately opened the bag and pulled out an old, almost ancient, looking book. She lightly tossed it to Marissa. "Wingardium Leviosa!" Cried Marissa calmly, the book was caught in midair by the magic Marissa produced. The pony slowly made her way out of the dormitory, the old wooden rusty door slowly closing behind her. Sunset cleared her throat. "I do hope that you can still hang out with us Twilight. I mean, I can barely get through a sheet of Transfiguration homework without your help!" Twilight allowed her mouth to curve into a slight smile, something that happened for what felt like a decade. "Haha! I must admit, I am surprised you passed O.W.L's and N.E.W.T!" Fluttershy tapped Sunset lightly on the shoulder, her light pink mane partially covering her face her nervous face. "Speaking of homework, we should probably get that Potions Essay done..." Twilight nodded, she wanted to be left alone to think. Sunset's face dropped to immediate disappointment as she and Fluttershy trotted out of the common room, leaving Twilight to her deep thoughts which seemed never ending.
Before long, the door whipped open, causing a gust of cold air to knock Twilight into her senses. It was Professor McGonagall, her eyes glazed over with sheer worry and terror. She had never looked so livid before. Twilight bit her lower lip nervously, wondering what impossible task she would have to undertake for her Headmistress. The Professor gasped for breath, obviously comprehending terror filled information. Twilight wasn't sure what to say, she had never seen her Professor like this before!
"What's wrong Professor?! Are you okay?!" McGonagall just stared, till finally she found the will to let the news escape. "It's... A... Professor... Severus..." She took another moment to catch her breath, "And me..." Twilight's eyes clouded with sheer worry. "Please Professor, come sit." Said Twilight, trying to shadow the worry in her voice.
Professor McGonagall walked unsteadily toward Twilight's four-poster bed, still gasping for air. "Accio water!" Twilight called, her crystal necklace glowing a brilliant shade of violet. A large class of water floated toward Professor McGonagall, allowing her to take a large gulp. She continued her story, though unable to properly relax. "We were attacked... by... Celestia and two Royal Guards." All of a sudden, Twilight went ice cold and rigid with pure shock and horror. She never thought that her former mentor would do such a thing to her current mentor! "Please continue," Said Twilight shakily. "I got out without much more than a scratch..." McGonagall continued "But I can't say the same for Snape... he was hit by some very powerful magic performed by Celestia..." Twilight gasped as Professor McGonagall trailed off. "Shall we go make some decisions on what to do about all this?" Said Twilight, composing herself in a manner of great responsibility.
Professor McGonagall nodded, her body shaking uncontrollably. Twilight couldn't blame her, because fear was making its way through every hair on her body.
The two mares rushed out of the common room, Twilight leading the way.
Twilight's worst fears were coming true, she would have to fight against her former mentor. They reached the old, somewhat welcoming staff room with the slightest bit more ease than expected. Once the two mares trotted in, A serious yet calming voice said "Severus told us everything, Minerva. He is not severely injured in any way." It was Professor Flitwick, the small goblin-like Charms teacher. Twilight knew she must speak, but she was cut off by the harsh voice of Professor McGonagall. "Though that is true, there is much we need to speak about with Ms. Sparkle."