Author's Notes: Okay, so this little intermission explains the legend of the Prince and the Sands of Time. I was planning on having another little intermission that would explain the powers of the Dagger, but I'm just going to put it in the next chapter. Alright, now here it is, straight from the Prine of Persia booklet that came with the game.
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The Legend
Amidst the scorched sands of medieval Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit.
It is within this war-torn land that a young Prince discovers a magic Dagger. Drawn to its dark powers, he is led to unleash a deadly evil upon the reaches of the Sultan's vast kingdom.
Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the palace's cursed chambers and restore peace to the very fabric of Time itself. He must tread these dangers carefully, however. Because in this world, there is only one rule: Master the Sands... or be buried.
The Sands of Time
A terrible, primordial substance, the Sands of Time change and corrupt every living thing they touch. only through the Dagger of Time can the awesome might of the Sands be harnessed. The Dagger confers extraordinary powers on its possessor, enabling him to seamlessly bend the fabric of Time itself.
The Hourglass
Long ago, in the age of myths, the Sands of Time were sealed within an impregnable Hourglass. When the Prince commits the unimaginable sin of unlocking the Hourglass, releasing the Sands, the reason for this precaution becomes evident.
The Dagger
More than a weapon, the Dagger of Time is the only container besides the Hourglass that is strong enough to hold the Sands of Time. Whoever wields the Dagger is granted the power to control Time, by using up the Sands within.
Author's Notes: So there it is. Short, I know, but I think it'll help those that haven't played Prince of Persia a much better understanding about the Sands of Time. If you have any questions regarding PoP or the Sands of Time, please email me.
Next Chapter: Harry learns more about the Dagger of Time, the strange medallion, and the legend surrounding the Prince, with the help of Hermione and Ron. Expect Dumbledore to make an appearance and watch as Harry tests the power of the Dagger for the first time.