In this wizarding world, magical abilities are awakened in a four-stage process, shaping the destiny of witches and wizards.
The First Awakening: At the age of seven, children start to accumulate magic in their navel, forming a gaseous core. Those who feel magic are wizards, while those who don't are squibs. The earlier a child forms their core, the more talented they are. The core passively enhances their physical strength, immunity, and maturity. This first awakening concludes on their 13th birthday.
The Second Awakening: Between ages 13 and 19, ancient and noble houses introduce their family magic to the core. It gradually turns into a liquid form, enhancing their talents and familial inclinations. Muggleborns experience a slight increase in magical power but are excluded from family magic. On their 19th birthday, their core fully awakens, and any magical creature bloodline within also awakens.
The Third Awakening: Only an exceedingly rare few experience a third awakening. When their core reaches a semi-solid state, their magical power multiplies by two. An even smaller number reaches a solid state of the core, multiplying their power by five, a feat believed to be achieved by legends like Merlin, Albus Dumbledore, Tom Riddle, and Grindelwald.
The Fourth Awakening: A fabled and almost mythical stage, the fourth awakening is rarer still. When the core solidifies completely, it grants the wizard or witch unimaginable power, multiplying their magical abilities by ten. This stage is believed to have been attained by only a few throughout history and is often associated with the most powerful and enigmatic figures in wizarding lore.
These four awakenings create a dynamic and layered magical society, influencing personal growth, social hierarchies, and family dynamics. In this world, the journey of awakening and self-discovery holds the promise of greatness or peril as characters strive to unlock their full magical potential.