Ron's POV
Ok… Ok… I'm really, really confused right now. I mean, about 30 minutes ago, Hermione, Harry, and I were just eating our favorite foods and talking about whatever and at the same time dreading for our next class to begin. Then suddenly, the statues move – mind you, I'm actually used to them by now, some of the statues in Mom's garden also move – and four people come barging in. That's when all these chaos began….
Harry came over to them and gave them each a hug! I didn't even think he knew those people! I mean… how could he? I know that he sometimes roam around the school at night, but I didn't think he would meet people as strange as four guys – fine, 2 men and 2 women.
They're so weird! What would you do with a 'fork-rod' anyway, even if he IS Godric Gryffindor, as I now know? And Helga Hufflepuff's bangles!!! I'm wondering how much longer her arm will stay in place cause it looks like it's ready to fall off.
Then the next thing I know off, the place changes. It's not that I don't like the change – it's rather magnificent! But Hogwarts is Hogwarts! And it's been that way ever since… ever since the Founders made it! And really, it is surprising to see the only place the Dark Lord can't easily seize – in fear of Dumbledore – to be so easily altered. I guess it's not that abnormal because if these four are really the Founders then, I think, they have the permission to change it, right? But that's not it. Judging from their reactions, they're not the ones who made the change, but Harry.
YES! Harry! Harry Potter! The Boy-Who-Lived! My best buddy! I knew that from the start he was going to be powerful, but not as powerful as what he is showing us right now. Then what's this thing about him being 'MERLIN?!?' Merlin lived a thousand years ago! How could he be Merlin for pete's sake! Even Nicholas Flamel couldn't live that long! He was only… what six-hundred and something years old? And PLUS Harry was conceived by Lily!!! Explain that huh?
To my irritation, Rowena Ravenclaw answered it. She said that because of his old age, Merlin actually became bored. When he saw Lily and James getting married, he went to them and asked them if they could have him as their son. To this, I could imagine Lily and James' shocked faces. You would, too, wouldn't you? Anyway, they agreed, but only in one condition. And that is tara… if Lily could only conceive him and be truly their son. And with the help of some potions, charms, and ancient magic, Merlin lived in Lily's womb for nine freaking months until it was time for Lily to impregnate him. So in a way, Harry Potter / Merlin Whatever is still the Potter's son.
While Rowena was explaining this, I didn't notice the hall being filled with creatures. Creatures from the forest… and not just any forest, the forbidden forest! I swear! Argog, Hagrid's giant spider was there, and the snake that attacked Malfoy just minutes ago when he said that what Harry/Merlin was saying was all nonsense. I even saw some fairies and pixies coming in. Unicorns and Gryffins were flying in the air, making sure that the everyone can see the reason they stand for what they stand: GOOD!
I swear I think I saw Dumbledore shaking in fear for a moment before he managed to remain calm again, because at the next moment, Dementors entered the hall. The headmaster's knuckles were as white as snow when he was gripping his wand. Everyone was horrified! Even if they were the Founders or Merlin, they didn't have the right to let Dementors in! Harry, of all people, should have known that! But as soon as they saw the Founders and Harry ( I will not resort to calling Harry 'Merlin.' To me, he is just a friend and not someone big. I just hope he's still the same old Harry that I know of ), their vile aura changed. Instead of the threatening feel they used to give a person, instead of using bad memories to make a person guilty, they seemed to be giving back some happy memories.
I don't think I know Harry anymore… what with all these things going on. That flat out 30 minutes is probably the longest 30 minutes of my life. Harry's revealed something to the whole school that if it was me, I wouldn't have the guts to do. I actually admire him, now. Not that I didn't before – his quidditch skills are one in a million! But, whatever he's doing, though, I promise to be here for him. I know what he's doing is for good. Don't ask me why cause I can't answer that. You just have to know that that's Harry Potter – the symbol of all that's good. That's my best bud out there – always thinking of what's best for others before he thinks of himself.
Right now, I'm watching him as he gathers the animals, magic and non-magic, and other beastly creatures to him. He talks to them in a language I, or any other person in the room does not understand. From the looks of it, even the Founders don't know what language he's speaking in. After speaking with them, the animals left – some flying, some running in a very fast pace, and some just plain disappearing.
Harry turned to face the crowd and starts to say something.
"THE END IS NEAR! THE BATTLE COMMENCES!"
I think the knights said that, too, a while ago. But what does it mean?
"Yes… believe it or not, Voldemort is back! And the final battle with him is coming near. You all, as children of magic, have depended on it far too long. But there is only one magic that can defeat the dark lord and you all have to learn that. That's why we are here. That's the reason why Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherin and myself have come back. – to teach you the magic that was lost in you."
Honestly, I didn't know Harry could be so dramatic! But I can't help but feel like he has a point. The nervousness I felt a while ago with all the magic shows going on is slowly turning to eagerness. There's something that's telling me that this year is gonna be great.
After the speech Harry made, Dumbledore stood up and bowed respectfully to the Founders. Then he said, "As headmaster of this school, I would advise all the students to get a rest first for tonight. Whatever teaching is needed can be taught starting tomorrow. I think all the students, or at least most, are tired and maybe a little confused."
Godric nodded and said, "Yes, why don't we all go to bed right now. Even we are tired. But we ask you, please wake up before dawn tomorrow morning. We have lots to cover."
The students left one by one after that. I, myself, am very tired right now, so I think I'll go to bed. As I turn to leave for my dorms, though, a hand rested on my shoulder. I turn to look at the person and find Harry. Harry Potter, my best bud. He smiled at me and said, "Thanks for being a friend, Ron."
"No problem, Merlin!" I teased. He seemed to get the bait because the next thing I knew, he was shouting at me complaining about how he didn't want any attention and yet here I was making it all harder for him.
But all I did was laugh and pat him on the back.
"Come on, Harry." I called. I was nearly a yard away from the portrait hole and he was still a few miles (that's exaggerated) away from me babbling about nothing at all. "Let's go fetch Hermione!"
He looked up at me and blushed, he knew he was babbling. He took for a run towards the girl's dormitory and said, "Race you there, Ron Weasel!"
"Harry!" I shouted after him.
But it was too late. He just barged in the girls' dormitory without knocking and saw Lavender Brown half-naked.
When I reached the room, five girls were already beating Harry with pillows and feathers were flying everywhere. I laughed as I helped him, grabbed Hermione by the fist and dragged both of them to the common room.
When we were all safe from the wrath of the girls', except Hermione's, we burst out laughing. It was good, laughing. I felt like living. I felt like a human being. And I'm sure Hermione's thinking is not far away from what I'm thinking right now…. Life is good, especially if you have one Boy-Who-Lived to be your best bud. Yup, he may be Merlin, or Lien, or somebody else important… But to me and Hermione, and all the rest of the students of Hogwarts, he's just plain old Harry Potter.
AN:// So? What do you think? Good? Bad? This has to be my longest chapter yet, I think. And maybe my favorite, yet. So tell me your opinions, ok? Bye!