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HOGWARTS

the forgotten prophecy

The days grew shorter and far colder as October drew to a close, the memories of Halloween festivities becoming nothing but a blur in the back of everyone’s mind. The school itself had grown almost lifeless as each day progressed and Dumbledore went away practically every week. In his absence, Dolores Umbridge seemed to become the Headmistress, while it was unofficial, it didn’t stop the woman from dictating everything the student body was doing. Rules soon decorated the walls of the castle, reminding everyone of the expectations that the Ministry had for them and they were not to be disobeyed. While her power was limited as a professor, she was still able to do practically everything she wanted, which included sacking other professors. Her perfectly manicured fingers seemed to be dipped in every pie within the school and it caused everyone to grow restless.

Everything you did seemed to make its way back to her and soon you were serving detention under her careful eye, your ‘mistake’ being scrawled into your hand at a painfully slow rate. The school that was once regarded as a home for the witches and wizards now was slowly turning into a prison designed to punish them for not fitting a specific mold. It was frustrating and painful for everyone to experience. Still, it didn’t matter what Professor Umbridge did, there were still whispers of He-You-Shall-Not-Be-Named and the Chosen One. Whether it was gossip or praise, the rumors continued to circulate the school, keeping everyone on their toes. There was a great divide of opinion within the student body and that in itself was quite dangerous.

Nothing seemed to be for certain and it seemed that an upcoming war was something to be frowned upon, causing every mention of it to result in four hours of detention with Umbridge. While it was difficult, it seemed that there was a group of students or even multiple groups, that seemed to come together as they all had a goal and were willing to reach it, whatever the cost. One seemed determined to be of service to Dumbledore, disregarding the fact that the Headmaster was never at the school and seemed to act as if the Chosen One did not exist. The other group seemed to be working more so for the students themselves rather than for the war against You-Know-Who. It was difficult, each gathering knowing about the other and immediately disapproving of it. Darkness swirled within each student, no matter how much they tried to deny it, there was something akin to an infection within the walls of Hogwarts and it was desperate to eat up every last drop of hope.

Secrets grow like a disease and soon it seems there’s a lack of trust building up inside of the students. Without someone dependable to lead them, it is almost inevitable that some shall fall to the seductive gaze of darkness and others will be struck down by the evil they are destined to defeat. I can’t help but wonder what will happen to you...

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