Heirs to the Throne

by Hogwarts Underground

Hogwarts was founded in a sea of conflict, that much we know to be true. What if you found out, however, that the conflict that led to its creation was one kept hidden throughout history? What if the stories you were told, and always believed to be true, proved to be nothing more then lies? What if history isn't nearly as simple, as it is imagined? What if... you were there?

1. Prologue

Prologue

Our story began on a magical school filled with bewitching students, who have, on more than one occasion, fought wars not of their making.

It had been seven years since the Final Battle took place on that very school. Seven years since those students had stood their ground against tyranny. Seven years since Voldemort was defeated. Seven years of peace for the Boy-Who-Lived and his family. Seven years of healing for the other two members of the Golden Trio and their families. Seven years of mourning for the entire Wizarding World. But, alas, nothing is everlasting and even peace must come to an end.

This new battle, however, wasn't as new as its designation would imply. It was centuries old, in fact. A battle postponed through time and space, as the ones who would have to fight it had, at the time, too much to lose. And war, my darlings, will forever come ripe with loss.

Before I get ahead of myself, I should explain what were the circumstances that led to the involvement of Hogwarts and its students. Which I will do in a moment. I, however, feel the need to point out, in advance to you reading this story, that the power of knowledge and its downfall always lie close together. Try not to forget that, my dears.

This all came to be because four decrepit books started to glow, in a hidden part of the Restricted Section, on the first night of September. Four old tomes that dated to the construction of Hogwarts itself and had, throughout time, remained there unchanged, unopened and, most importantly, completely blank. Side by side they stood, each one on its own podium, two leather bound volumes – one in shades of blue and bronze, the other of silver and green – and two made with linen encasing – a red and gold one and the other yellow with a black spine.

These four little books will manage to disrupt the whole of Hogwarts. And directly affect the lives of a group of students. Now it's your turn to not get ahead of yourselves. This isn't a story of heroes or legends. This isn't about the fight of good against evil. This is a story of a bunch of kids, who got caught up in something far more dangerous than they expected. This is a story of growing up, falling in love, learning to forgive and accepting the need to let go.

This is the story of one brave Slytherin, two cunning Hufflepuffs, two wise Gryffindors and a loyal Ravenclaw.