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LaysinessIncarnate - very interesting plot so far. the interactions between the characters doesn't sound very natural, even if the "spirit" of the interactions are quite good, it would be nice seeing it improve in the future. looking forward to more.

I understand what you're saying, but interactions will be more detail soon if you'll notice, I have skipped over the building of Hogwarts because I don't know enough about Architecture to do it justice. There also is a lack of spirit in the interactions because the characters are being fleshed out. for that, I apologize, but I'm working on my characterization of the Founders.


Chapter 2

Third Person POV

A few weeks of travel later lead to Morgan, Godric, and Salazar traveling into Goblin Territory. As they reached the home of the Goblins, Morgan spoke to the two cautiously,

"From my mother's library, I've learned of my family's interactions with the Goblins and their language, so I believe it best if I do the talking. However, you both have qualities the Goblins would respect so if they wish to speak with you, I will interpret their language for you as it shows up."

The two nodded, the late Lilian Anastasia Pendragon's library was a wealth of knowledge formerly hidden beneath the ruins of Morgan's home, until she created the Room of Requirement, Rowena's own title for the room, where it was moved to the room in a certain configuration that could only be reached by reciting a specific password. It also helped only the five of them knew the password and Morgan wanted to keep it that way so that the knowledge of her mother and her ancestors was kept safe. Of course, she also didn't want it getting in the wrong hands, that could be disastrous.

So, they entered the territory and were immediately set upon by a group of goblins. The leader of the short warrior species spoke in their language, to which Morgan replied and after an entire conversation, the group began to lead the three deeper into the territory.

Salazar and Godric were in awe as they saw all the shops the goblins had as well as the open forges which displayed goblin made weapons and armor. As they passed Morgan shared the pair's complements to the metal workers who all were surprised at the humans but nodded their thanks and got back to work, though there was the renewed vigor that the group recognized as the feeling of being acknowledged for one's hard work and sacrifice.

After a bit more walking they were led into a throne room where a goblin dressed in fine armor, he had a pair of daggers at his waist, and a crown upon his head. The goblins that led them there stepped to the door and watched. The goblin wearing a crown finished his work on a hammer and then looked at them.

"Humans, what brings you to meet with me?" He asked suspiciously.

Morgan nodded, "I understand your suspicions my Lord, but we came to meet with you in the hopes that you might forge an agreement with us. If you'd hear me and my companions out, I would be happy to explain and if you'd rather use your own language I will gladly interpret. We are in your territory after all, why must you use our language in your home?"

The goblin nodded as if just finding them to be more than a waste of his time, "I see, you humans are serious about this. Very well, what do you wish from this agreement?"

"We have a castle which we are hoping to fortify to keep out the non-magicals and were hoping that in exchange for the resources upon our land we'd like to commission the services of your people. Now, we could have searched for the Dwarves, but they are jewelers and miners first, but you Goblins are warriors of the finest caliber, weaponsmiths, and even beast tamers. Most of all you're cunning and perhaps you'll have much better defenses than what we can imagine through your many generations of fine-tuning. Of course, you have no reason to trust our word, no doubt humans have lied to you before. So, as an offering of trust, I would be willing to craft you a wand fit for a Goblin King."

There were gasps of surprise from both the goblins and the other two humans in the room as this was said. A wand was a weapon of mass destruction at the worst of times and a danger at the best but in the hands of a warrior species? It could be very bad.

"A very serious customer you are. Very well, you with the red hair, as my own offering of trust, I will forge you a blade." The Goblin King decided.

Godric bowed gratefully, "I would be honored, Goblin King."

"The name is Ragnuk the First, what are your names humans?" Ragnuk asked.

"I am Salazar Slytherin." Salazar greeted.

"My name is Godric Gryffindor." Godric introduced.

"And I, Lord Ragnuk, am Morgan Titania Pendragon." Morgan introduced with another curtsy.

"A Pendragon, it has been some time since one of you last interacted with my kind? I will make haste to grab materials, You will help me with the making of your blade and a Goblin will escort you to find the best trees in the territory."

Timeskip

By the time the trio returned the final touches were being placed on the perimeter with the best anti-mundane spells they could find, the Goblins moved in and began strengthening these protections and adding more. Godric was ecstatic to have his new sword and by the time they returned Morgan seemed much happier. After making an alliance with the Goblins, Rowena, Helga, and Morgan all brought forth an idea.

"We want to invite magical children to learn from us," Rowena said gesturing to Helga and Morgan, we want this to be a school for them.

"I have been working on a structure for it," Morgan added.

"Us? Teach?" Godric asked, appearing to think about it.

"Let's hear that structure first," Salazar said immediately.

"Ah well, I was thinking that each of you takes a group that will be under your jurisdiction and you each teach subjects you know well. Then we put two of each group together for those classes and alternate." Morgan informed.

"What about you?" Salazar asked.

"I'll teach a few classes and arrange everything. Rowena and I actually need your help Salazar, Godric. You two are the best with runes and charms respectively." Morgan replied.

A bit of work later and the group found themselves pleased with the work they had put into the castle of Hogwarts, named so by Rowena after a peculiar dream, it was now a fortress, a school, and a home. So, some investigation and numerous visits to possible students later and the school and castle of Hogwarts was filled with children.

Elsewhere

The embodiment of magic, known by many names, her favorite of which being either Hecate or Morrigan. Smiled at the child she'd saved. She'd grown well and despite losing her family once more, she was healing, she was surviving and she was growing to love her friends like family and hopefully one of them a bit more than that. At least that was her prediction, though she was the 'goddess' of magic so she was much more than a seer.

Beside the point, Morrigan, as the girl had been taught was her name, watched happily as the girl she saved began to fully live. She was beginning a journey that would help her grow. Though, she disliked what was happening in the time she brought the girl from. They are trying to bring the girl back after 10 years where she would have been abused physically, mentally, and if she had lived to a good enough age...

The personification of magic shuddered. Then after searching for a year a meddlesome old fool would use a ritual to summon her. Morrigan smirked,

"Perhaps I should tweak the execution of the ritual. Yes, let's do that."

So she set to work, carefully planning how the ritual would be executed. She would not be letting the old fool destroy the girl, Morrigan wouldn't allow it. Not when she would finally be getting the happiness she deserved. Definitely not so some old man can play Chessmaster with a spoiled child the people called the Dark Lord. Of course, she wanted the girl to have the happy ending she deserved.

In another point in Time

Albus Dumbledore was a wreck, his plans were bursting apart at the seams, he hadn't had any rest from the meetings he's had to go to, and to top it all off the wizarding world was questioning him. Him! Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the Defeater of Grindelwald, Lord of the Light, and Rightful ruler of Wizardkind. After all, who better to rule than the one who understands the Greater Good. He needed to send out search parties, if they can't find her then he'll just find a ritual to summon her. It would be the easiest of options. Now he could do that and all he had to do was wait and get the people off his back until one or the other happened.

He would do what it takes to make the Greater Good happen and becoming the Ruler of Magical Britain and he would not let a stupid child destined to die to get in his way.


So that is Chapter 2 for you all.