HP:I am harry Peverell

Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Dragon's Secret and the Journey to Hogwarts



As Harry prepared for his journey to King's Cross Station, something unexpected began to occur. The dragon-shaped ring on his finger, Balthazar's Ring, tightened sharply, almost painfully. Harry winced as the pressure increased, feeling the cool metal dig into his skin. Suddenly, a sharp prick stung his finger, and he realised the ring had drawn blood. A single crimson drop slid down and was seemingly absorbed by the dragon's mouth carved into the ring.

The moment the blood was absorbed, the ring glowed with a faint, otherworldly light. Harry watched in awe as a portal shimmered into existence before him. The air seemed to ripple, and the portal revealed a decrepit, darkened room. Tentatively, Harry stepped through, finding himself in what appeared to be the infamous Gaunt's Shack.

On a table in the centre of the room, an ancient ring with a peculiar black stone rested. The Balthazar's Ring on Harry's finger began to vibrate, pulling him closer to the other ring. As he reached out, the dragon-shaped ring started to shift. The black stone from the table levitated, transforming into a perfect small sphere. The sphere floated into the dragon's mouth, where its teeth clamped down gently, holding it in place. Harry felt a surge of knowledge flood his mind as he realised what this was: the Resurrection Stone, one of the Deathly Hallows.

Before he could process this revelation fully, the portal reopened, and Harry was transported back to his room. He blinked, disoriented but determined. The experience had left him both shaken and exhilarated, yet his journey to King's Cross Station awaited.

Harry gathered his belongings and left for the station. The journey was uneventful until he arrived at the bustling station, where he stood before the fabled Platform 9¾. Unsure how to proceed, he hesitated until a large, red-haired family approached. One of the younger boys, freckled and friendly-looking, noticed Harry's confusion.

"First time, is it?" the boy asked. "Don't worry, I'll show you how it's done. I'm Ron, by the way."

"Harry," he replied with a small smile, grateful for the help.

Ron demonstrated how to run at the wall, disappearing through it. Taking a deep breath, Harry followed suit and emerged onto Platform 9¾, where the scarlet Hogwarts Express awaited.

Once aboard the train, Harry found an empty compartment but was soon joined by Ron. The two quickly struck up a conversation about Hogwarts and their excitement for the year ahead. As the train started moving, more students joined their compartment.

Neville Longbottom, a round-faced boy, entered first, nervously clutching a toad. "Have either of you seen a toad? I've lost mine," he said anxiously.

Before Harry or Ron could respond, a bushy-haired girl with large front teeth appeared in the doorway. "Oh, for goodness' sake, Neville! You really need to keep better track of him," she scolded before turning to the others. "I'm Hermione Granger. Who are you?"

Harry introduced himself, noticing Hermione's eyes widen slightly at his name. She quickly masked her surprise, sitting down to lecture Neville about responsibility.

Soon after, Theodore Nott, a pale and quiet boy, and Daphne Greengrass, a composed blonde girl, joined the group. They introduced themselves, and Harry noticed their Slytherin heritage. Despite this, they seemed polite and curious.

Next came Justin Finch-Fletchley, a cheerful boy with a posh accent, and Hannah Abbott, a shy but kind-hearted girl. They both seemed intrigued by the diverse group forming in the compartment.

Finally, Terry Boot, a Ravenclaw with a sharp wit, arrived, completing the eclectic gathering. The group quickly fell into animated conversation, sharing their hopes and fears about Hogwarts.

As the train sped through the countryside, Harry shared his dream of becoming the strongest wizard in the world. He spoke passionately about creating a new position in the wizarding world: the Magic King. His declaration was met with a mix of awe and amusement.

"Magic King?" Daphne asked, raising an eyebrow. "That sounds ambitious."

"It is," Harry admitted, "but why settle for anything less?"

His confidence was infectious, and one by one, the others began to voice their own ambitions. Neville wanted to prove himself despite his clumsiness. Hermione aimed to become the best witch of her age. Theodore and Daphne revealed their desire to redefine Slytherin's reputation.

As the conversation flowed, Harry's charisma became evident. He managed to convince Neville, Hermione, Theodore, Daphne, Justin, Hannah, and Terry to consider joining Slytherin with him. He painted a vision of unity and strength, promising that together, they could change the house's image.

By the time the train reached Hogwarts, the group had formed an unlikely bond. They stepped off the train together, ready to face whatever challenges awaited them.

Hagrid greeted the first-years, leading them to the boats that would take them across the Black Lake. The sight of Hogwarts illuminated against the night sky took Harry's breath away. He glanced at his new friends, seeing the same awe reflected in their eyes.

As they entered the castle, Harry felt a surge of determination. This was his chance to make a mark, not just as the Boy Who Lived but as someone who would reshape the wizarding world.

The chapter closed with the Sorting Hat's song echoing through the Great Hall, promising that the journey ahead would be anything but ordinary.

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