Gladiator
Prologue
Harry Potter in Ancient Rome. James Potter is the emperor of Rome. He was once a popular and loved emperor, but since the death of his wife, Lily, 10 years ago, he has become a tyrant, paranoid about losing power. He consigned his son, Harry, to a life in the army. Harry excelled in the role, gaining rapid promotions, until he became Supreme General of the entire Roman Army at the age of just 22. His best friend is General Ron Weasly. They have been friends all their lives. The Weaslys are an old family, well-respected in Rome, but not in highest parts of society. Arthur Weasly is close to becoming a senator, but doesn't have the money or connections to make a serious challenge. The most powerful family in Rome, apart from the imperial family, are the Malfoys. Lucius is a leading senator, and his son Draco has just been elected.
When Harry was born, a prophecy was made about him. It was said that if the emperor allowed his son to live, then the son would gain the support of the people and lead a successful rebellion against the emperor. Initially, this worried James, but Lily calmed him down. Harry was educated by the finest, most intelligent Greek scholars and trained in arms ready for a career in the army. By the time he was 16, he was already well experienced in battle. At 18, he was renowned as the finest swordsman in the entire empire. The higher Harry rose in the army, the more battles the army won. And since his appointment as Supreme General, the Roman Army had never been defeated. The story begins just after another successful battle.
Prologue
Harry Potter in Ancient Rome. James Potter is the emperor of Rome. He was once a popular and loved emperor, but since the death of his wife, Lily, 10 years ago, he has become a tyrant, paranoid about losing power. He consigned his son, Harry, to a life in the army. Harry excelled in the role, gaining rapid promotions, until he became Supreme General of the entire Roman Army at the age of just 22. His best friend is General Ron Weasly. They have been friends all their lives. The Weaslys are an old family, well-respected in Rome, but not in highest parts of society. Arthur Weasly is close to becoming a senator, but doesn't have the money or connections to make a serious challenge. The most powerful family in Rome, apart from the imperial family, are the Malfoys. Lucius is a leading senator, and his son Draco has just been elected.
When Harry was born, a prophecy was made about him. It was said that if the emperor allowed his son to live, then the son would gain the support of the people and lead a successful rebellion against the emperor. Initially, this worried James, but Lily calmed him down. Harry was educated by the finest, most intelligent Greek scholars and trained in arms ready for a career in the army. By the time he was 16, he was already well experienced in battle. At 18, he was renowned as the finest swordsman in the entire empire. The higher Harry rose in the army, the more battles the army won. And since his appointment as Supreme General, the Roman Army had never been defeated. The story begins just after another successful battle.