-February 9, 7:45 AM, Hogwarts Great Hall, 3rd Person-

As dawn's light broke over the horizon, hundreds of students squinted against it's sudden, bursting appearance. They glanced at the bewitched ceiling for a moment, before returning to their many conversations. At the staff table, Professors Flitwick and McGonagall were deep in discussion over their plates of scrambled eggs, debating the fast-approaching O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s that would soon be upon them.

A sudden, loud whooshing noise turned all heads towards the ceiling once again, however, as scores of owls (the birds, not the tests), entered through the windows near the top of the near-invisible roof.

All eyes were quickly drawn to one bird, however, that did not match the rest. It's likeness was unknown to any of the students, who gazed and pointed, open-mouthed. With its three-foot wingspan, steel-grey colored feathers and dark, intelligent, beady eyes (not to mention it's razor sharp, blood-red claws) the bird seemed like that of a predator, not a mere mail-delivery boy.

Students and teachers alike watched it's progress as it soared down to land upon the desk in front of the headmaster. It looked silently at him for a moment, before dropping the letter on the desk before it and taking flight instantly.

The headmaster looked curiously at the letter for a moment, one finger unconsciously grazing the old, lightning-bolt shaped scar upon his forehead. Then, with an air of forced finality, picked up the letter, opened it with a slice of his butter-knife, and allowed his eyes to travel down the page.

The farther down his eyes went, the more pronounced his look of disbelief became. As they hit the bottom of the parchment, he set the letter down as gingerly as though it were a bomb, and took a nervous look at the more experienced staff members on either side of him.

"Minerva, get the Minister over here immediately. Filius, if you could fetch Hagrid, he was working on his cabin last I heard of him. A meeting in my office in ten minutes time." Harry Potter ended, a slight quake to his voice.

The other professors looked at him curiously, but did not dare question him in front of the students. Harry jumped up from his seat, and as he was striding out of the room, a voice called out to him.

"Is something wrong, dad?" Albus called. Harry's son stood up. Being in his 6th year, Albus Severus Potter had the best of qualities he could inherit from Ginny and Harry: he was brave, quick thinking, and incredible at wandwork. Most students below him considered him the height of cool, thus anything that could make even him look as nervous as he seemed set a fearful fire roaring through the crowd of underaged witches and wizards.

Harry turned a forced but convincing smile to his son; "Nothing, Albus," he said calmly He spoke up with his next words, addressing the whole Hall. "There is nothing to worry about. It's simply an invitation to a meeting."The students, thoroughly relieved by his exclamation, soon enough left the Hall, once again carefree and excited.

One student, however, stayed behind. Albus, who had deliberately knocked over his Pumpkin Juice, slowly cleaned it up, which gave him an excuse to be the last in the Hall. Once the last of the students and teachers were out of sight, Albus sprinted up the isles to the Headmaster's chair. He gazed at the letter scribbled on the note before him.

He read it three times over, before walking away, muttering to himself.

To Harry James Potter, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogwarts, Scotland, Earth, Universe 840294BfU23DPI008IUY;

Hello, Mr. Potter. It is with great honor and privilege that I, Rodine Flux, Admin of the Universe Core Protection Squadron 992, invite you to attend the annual Meeting of the Dimension Leaders.

Ah, but I suppose I should enlighten you! The truth… well, it is hard to explain. I'll start with your world. As you know it, Earth exists as the only life-sustaining planet in your universe. But the thing is, your world, your universe, is not the only one to exist. There are an infinite number of dimensions, each with a similar universe, with a similar solar system of which you are now residing. Thus, the Earth as you know it is in fact one of an unlimited number of Earths that exist, separated by the folds of space-time.

Are you still following me? I hope so. Now, the Universe Core… Where to begin…

The Core is essentially the middle of the universes. Yes, 's' as in plural universes. I suppose a more accurate description is that the Universe Core is located at the center of the infinite Sea of Space-Time. It is the creator of every Universe, every solar system, every planet, every being.

That being said, those precious few that know of the Core's existence, have chosen one person from each Universe to come to the Core once every ten years, to discuss major events concerning the Core. This is because any changes in the Universe Core from an outside source can greatly affect all Dimensions, and can easily cause mass destruction on an unlimited, unholy scale.

You have been chosen because you posses a great power, but more importantly, a sense of what is right.

To get to the Universe Core, you must proceed to the tallest spire of your school. There, you will find a small, purple pearl. Squeezing this pearl tightly will allow you to Disapparate and Apparate to the World Nexus, where you can catch the Nexus Rail, which is essentially a Muggle Maglev Train.

I am sure you are confused, and I am sorry I cannot explain further within the confines of parchment. All your questions will be answered when you arrive at the Dimension Axis.

Sincerely,

~Rodine

(Author's Note: That moment when a shower idea is actually extremely good… Hello, readers! I need your feedback; what do you think about this story idea? Please leave a review with your thoughts, if you've got the time!

To those Unbalanced Power fans that were disappointed about not getting another chapter of Gallade, My Brother, I'm working on it, don't worry. The Unbalanced Power series is still my main focus.

Thanks, have a good day! -Orthros)