The Legacy
"These teachings that you deem so sacred
become words devoid of meaning,
when compared unto a faith
that preaches something worth believing."
Chapter 9: Altars of Maddness(DISCLAIMER: This story may be offensive to followers of "He who must not be named". You have been warned…)
Ron was sitting around like the boring fuck he is, when suddenly his owl Headpigeon (which was really a budgie disguised as an owl) dropped dead in front of him. Ron picked up the carcass and tore the letter from its claw. The note read:
Party meeting – tonight
Harry "The Chosen One" Potter
That afternoon, everyone was there at the meeting place, in a random room in Hogwarts unknown even to the designer of the place. But Harry liked it there because it was the only place he could dress up in women's clothing without anybody seeing him. But that… is a different story…
Anyway, everyone was there: Harry, Squishy and Black Wizards. Ron walked in and greeted everyone.
Harry got up and began to speak. "Now that we're all here, I have to let you know about an important decision I have made."
Thoughts and images ran through everyone's mind. What could this decision be? Knowing Harry and his chaotic nature, it could be anything.
"I cannot go on like this" he continued, "I need new leadership – new inspiration. Therefore I have decideth to change my allegiance."
Mumbling broke out at the table (even though there was only 3 of them). What was Harry talking about? Who was this new leader he wanted to follow?
"What are you talking about? Who is this new leader you want to follow?" asked Black Wizards.
"'Twas a difficult decision, but I have no choice. I can resist his calling no longer. I have decided to follow…"
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"… I have decided to follow – You know who!"
Everyone's jaw dropped to the ground. Blank eyes were staring at Harry not believing what they just heard.
"This is a joke right?" said Ron. "You don't really want to follow He who must not be Named, do you?"
"I've thought about it very hard Ronald. My decision is final. Tomorrow, I will officially join his ranks of followers."
Ron lost it completely. As much as he thought Harry was a twat, he was still his only friend – and the only hope for mankind. This is something he didn't expect to hear. Harry joining You Know Who?
"I can't let you do this Harry!" Yelled Ron. "I won't let you do this."
"Why?" asked Harry puzzled.
"Because… because you're my friend Harry. I will not loose you to He Who Must Not Be Named."
Harry looked quite pissed off. "Look Ron, this is really none of your business."
"What do you think this will accomplish Harry?" interrupted Black Wizards.
"Doesn't every person have the right to follow what they believe in?" replied Harry.
"Yes! But not like this… You can't just get up and change sides Harry, what about your friends…what about us?"
"Change sides? It's not like it's a war or something…" said Harry.
"IT IS A WAR HARRY! And it's going to kill us all. One side will die… It's either us or them!" shouted Black Wizards in despair
"Bollucks." Said Harry. "We have some minor differences that we can resolve but..."
Ron exploded. "Minor differences? Have you gone bonkers Harry? They want to kill us all! They don't want us around! We are in their way and they are in our way. We can't live with each other."
Harry looked shocked. "I must say… I didn't expect this reaction from you lot. This was an important and difficult decision for me and I thought you'd show some support and understanding."
"Harry no!" yelled Squishy the screaming tomato, who was sitting silently up to now. "If you side with You know who, I… I will fight you Harry! As god is my witness, I will hunt you down!"
"Squishy… not you too… you're my bestest friend ever. Surely you can accept my choice? Surely we can still be friends."
"Why would I be friends with someone who wants to kill me?" Cried out Squishy.
"I don't want to kill you Squishy… I rescued you from a sandwich… remember? Remember that day?"
Squishy was in tears. "You don't want to kill me Harry… Buy they do! And I won't let them kill me or anyone else… I won't let them!"
Harry was furious. "I've never seen such bigotry in my life! How dare you confront me with your narrow minded views when all you have to judge me is misunderstood stereotypes… and stuff." My decision is final. Goodbye… friends…
Harry turned around and opened the door, ready to leave, when Black Wizards stood up and shouted. "All right then. Go and let's see how much you'll enjoy serving him. Let's see how long you will last by the side of Voldemort!"
A silence erupted in the room. "Voldemort?" asked Harry.
"Yes… you know who." Replied Black Wizards nervously.
"You think I'm going to join forces with Voldemort?" asked Harry.
"Well, isn't that what you've been telling us all this time?
"No… I said I was going to convert to He who must not be named's side… you thought I was talking about Voldie? My arch nemesis? You thought that when I said He who must not be named, I was talking about Voldemort?"
Squishy interfered. "Then who were you talking about"
Harry paused. "You know… He who must not be named…"
"Who are you talking about Harry?" asked Black Wizards.
"You know who… Him… the guy who must not be named…."
"For the love of God tell us Harry!" Everyone shouted.
Harry paused again… He trembled in sheer terror of mentioning his name and the consequences it might bring…
"Ok…" said Harry "I'm going to follow the teachings of… THE PROPHET MOHAMMAD!"
SQUISHY: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
BLACK WIZARDS: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
RON: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
"Why did you say his name you twat?" whispered Ron "You want to kill us all?
"You asked." said Harry.
"I've never seen such stupidity and irresponsibility!" Shouted Ron. "You've done plenty of annoying and stupid things, but don't you EVER endanger us like that by mentioning that name again. MY SISTER and my brothers live in this school Harry and I don't want them to die!"
Harry hung his head in shame… Tears swept his eyes like a peeing horse and he ran out of the room crying and aware of the danger he has put his friends through.
Ron was still nervous. The name had been spoken, so the danger was still there – hiding behind every corner. But within his fear, he had discovered his newfound courage… for he had done the unthinkable… He stood up to Harry Potter.