Grassy Vale is located upstream of the Blueburn River, boasting a beautiful environment and a pleasant climate. When Summerhall was still intact, the Targaryen royal family often visited Grassy Vale as a stopover while escaping the summer heat, spending a few days there before continuing on to Summerhall. However, with the fire that destroyed Summerhall and its subsequent abandonment, Grassy Va...
2025-02-04 13:37:14 +0000 UTC View PostThis time, Lynd had only a small group accompanying him on his territory inspection. Aside from himself and Nymeria, there were just Nymeria's twin handmaidens, Jon the steward, and Lynd's attendants, Asha and Brienne. Balin had to remain in Tumbleton to recover from his injuries, while Daisy and Lothor accompanied the group. With Lothor’s men and his freeriders, the entire entourage totaled ...
2025-02-04 13:36:28 +0000 UTC View PostIt seemed Fawkes had caught the Hogwarts headmaster mid-nap, as Dumbledore looked a bit dazed when he first landed. A cold sea breeze blew through the cavern, making him shiver, but it also cleared his head.
“Oh, Kyle, and Sirius… what’s happened? Why did you summon Fawkes?” he asked, his voice filled with concern.
“Horcruxes, Professor,” Kyle said bluntly. “We’ve fo...
2025-02-03 13:50:51 +0000 UTC View PostSirius finally released Kreacher, standing motionless, his face blank as if he were under the Imperius Curse.
Lupin approached him and placed a hand on his shoulder. “Regulus was a true Black, and a worthy Slytherin. His name deserves to be honored.”
Kyle sighed beside them, silently reflecting. In his mind, Regulus had likely known from the start that he wouldn’t make it back...
2025-02-03 13:50:19 +0000 UTC View PostKyle instinctively reached for the locket, his fingers brushing off the dust as he held it up.
“Careful,” Sirius warned. “It might be some strange dark magic artifact.”
“You’re probably right,” Kyle agreed, though he still inspected the locket closely. It was egg-sized, heavy, and on its front, a grand letter "S" made of small, dark green gemstones glowed faintly in th...
2025-02-03 13:49:47 +0000 UTC View PostWatching the thought of tens of thousands of Galleons slip away gave Kyle a pang of regret. But he had to let it go; as valuable as the gold was, the Hufflepuff Cup was far more important.
Like Ravenclaw's Diadem, the Cup was one of the few relics left by the Founders of Hogwarts. And after Voldemort, in his twisted extravagance, had turned it into a Horcrux, he’d entrusted it to Bellat...
2025-02-03 13:49:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe tournament successfully concluded on the second day of the banquet, though it was no longer the main focus of attention. All discussions revolved around a single person: the Chosen One, Lynd.
The miraculous events of the banquet spread rapidly among the attendees. Had it been only a handful of people sharing the tale, skepticism might have lingered. But with hundreds of witnesses—in...
2025-02-03 13:13:39 +0000 UTC View PostHearing King Robert's shout, the few men exchanged helpless glances before walking together towards the middle of the field.
“Huh? Today is really interesting—the lion is actually with the rose,” someone in the crowd muttered upon seeing the group approach.
Jaime's gaze swept coldly over the source of the remark, his eyes narrowing in disdain.
The group quickly reached t...
2025-02-03 13:12:58 +0000 UTC View PostSirius Black had always thought Kyle was a rare, exemplary student. His grades were top-notch, his abilities surpassed most of his peers, and he knew when to be flexible, not bound by rigid rules and regulations. Best of all, Snape hated him—a sure sign, in Sirius’s mind, that Kyle was a genuinely good kid. Privately, he and Lupin had even speculated that one day, Kyle might become the head...
2025-02-02 15:20:03 +0000 UTC View PostAfter retrieving what he needed, Kyle didn’t linger and left immediately. But rather than returning to St. Catchpole Village, he accepted Sirius’s invitation to London.
Late that night, the two arrived at Grimmauld Place, not far from King’s Cross. Kyle recalled what Sirius had just told him about 12 Grimmauld Place when, suddenly, a battered door materialized out of nowhere between...
2025-02-02 15:19:26 +0000 UTC View PostMany ancient wizards were drawn to the countryside of Wiltshire. Once, it was a bustling place, where grand mansions hosted lavish gatherings nearly every night.
Wiltshire was also the area with the highest concentration of wizards. But twelve years ago, everything changed almost overnight. Nearly half of the wizards were forced to relocate, some even becoming neighbors with Dementors, le...
2025-02-02 15:18:52 +0000 UTC View PostIt seemed he didn’t want to confront those letters from the parents. Even though Madam Pomfrey kept insisting that his injuries weren’t fully healed, Lupin was determined to leave the hospital. He went to his office, gathered a few belongings, and left the castle, alone and quietly.
Lupin didn’t allow anyone to see him off. Only a large black dog accompanied him to the carriage.
... 2025-02-02 15:17:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe conversion of the Iron Islands ultimately failed due to the intervention of the Lord of the North, and the Septon of Sept of the Seven in Lannisport became noticeably less friendly toward Lord Eddard Stark.
As the saying goes, to deprive someone of their means of livelihood is like killing their parents. If King Robert sought to promote the conversion of the Iron Islands...
2025-02-02 15:09:30 +0000 UTC View PostAs the banquet hall fell silent in shock at Lynd's name being absent from the list of rewards, King Robert rose with a sly smile and addressed the crowd. “Did you really think I’d forget the achievements of our chosen one, Lynd? He traveled thousands of miles, reclaimed five castles in succession, defeated tens of thousands of enemies, and took the head of Balon’s eldest son!”
Hea...
2025-02-02 15:07:30 +0000 UTC View PostFudge didn’t linger long in the Headmaster’s office and soon left, taking the two unconscious Death Eaters with him. About half an hour later, the Dementors stationed around Hogsmeade received their orders and withdrew from the vicinity of the castle.
The castle was instantly lighter and livelier. Although most students had no idea what had actually happened, that didn’t stop them f...
2025-02-01 13:53:08 +0000 UTC View Post"This is appalling... appalling... Albus, you didn’t tell me about this before you came…”
“Believe me, Cornelius, I knew no more than you did…”
Standing just outside the door, Kyle listened to the conversation inside the Headmaster’s office, then raised his hand and knocked on the heavy oak door.
The door opened shortly after. Inside, Cornelius Fudge sat across f...
2025-02-01 13:52:37 +0000 UTC View PostKyle's words cast an immediate hush over the entire Headmaster's Office.
Dumbledore, though accustomed to witnessing grand scenes, found himself momentarily at a loss for words. The same reaction held true for the portraits lining the walls.
In one frame, a thin wizard looked at Kyle, his expression filled with complex emotions. He also had a portrait in the Ministry of Magic and of...
2025-02-01 13:51:45 +0000 UTC View PostKyle paused, watching Dumbledore’s calm expression as he waited for Harry, Ron, and Hermione to leave the room. Only then did Dumbledore speak.
“Don’t worry, Black. There are no Dementors here. You don’t need to keep up your Animagus form.”
“Sorry, Headmaster.” Sirius, having transformed back to his human form, looked like a schoolboy caught misbehaving, his voice low....
2025-02-01 13:51:13 +0000 UTC View PostLynd froze upon hearing the Queen of Thorns' words but quickly grasped the situation and responded with a serious tone: “Although we are not engaged, I have already made a promise to Lady Nymeria of Tumbleton.”
“Just a promise?” The Queen of Thorns regarded Lynd with a hint of interest.
“Although it is only a promise, it is still a commitment—a commitment from a man, and...
2025-02-01 13:43:05 +0000 UTC View Post“You have done well to show the others the strength of The Reach.” Lord Mace gathered all the advisers of The Reach at the manor Tywin had arranged for House Tyrell.
The Lords and Knights of House Rowan, House Crane, House Fossoway of Cider Hall, House Fossoway of New Barrel, House Tarly, House Hightower, House Redwyne, and other prominent houses who had participated in the rebellion ...
2025-02-01 13:42:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Dementor floated away unsteadily, fading into the darkness until it was completely gone. Kyle turned back and found everyone staring at him with a mixture of surprise and awe.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, bemused.
“Kyle, weren’t you scared at all just now?” Harry blurted out.
Harry hadn’t caught most of Kyle’s exchange with the Dementor, but he’d seen Kyle s...
2025-01-31 13:44:35 +0000 UTC View PostThey were Dementors—at least a hundred of them—black and menacing, swarming along the shore like a dark cloud. More and more appeared from all directions, closing in on Kyle and the others, their chilling presence thickening the air.
Kyle shot a look at Black, who was crouched on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, covering his head in terror.
"Change back, quick!" Kyle shoute...
2025-01-31 13:41:52 +0000 UTC View PostWith their plan set, the group made their way back through the tunnel, preparing to head to Hogwarts under cover of night. Harry pulled out his Invisibility Cloak, ready to drape it over Black when they reached the castle. It was already curfew, and though students were unlikely to be wandering the corridors, caution was necessary until Black’s innocence could be proven. After all, Filch was ...
2025-01-31 13:39:14 +0000 UTC View PostProfessor Lupin shared stories of his school days, trivial memories and everyday moments, but Harry listened with rapt attention. The tales painted a vivid picture of the friends his parents once had, and it was as if he could feel their presence through Lupin’s words.
When Lupin reached the end of his seventh year, he glanced at Sirius, a touch of sadness in his expression. After gradu...
2025-01-31 13:38:38 +0000 UTC View PostFor Tyrion, staying in Casterly Rock, especially in the presence of Lord Tywin, was an unending torment. The memories of Tywin's relentless cruelty loomed over him, resurfacing with painful clarity in his mind.
One memory that stood out was the time Tywin had appointed him as sewer official, effectively turning him into the laughingstock of the Lannister household. The mockery wasn’t li...
2025-01-31 13:08:51 +0000 UTC View PostLannisport, the largest city in the Westerlands and one of the five major cities on the continent of Westeros, sits on the southwest side of Casterly Rock, overlooking the sea. The city sprawls across the mountainside, with buildings stretching from the bustling seaside docks to the hilltops, reaching the very base of the imposing Casterly Rock itself.
Although it boasts a prominent port,...
2025-01-31 13:06:08 +0000 UTC View PostKing Robert and everyone who had read Lynd's report on the battle must have concluded that Lynd, trapped in Faircastle, was in a dire situation. However, the reality was entirely different—Lynd was completely at ease, as though enjoying a holiday on the island rather than being besieged.
Upon receiving news of Lynd’s position, the Iron Islands swiftly dispatched the Iron Fleet to Fair...
2025-01-31 13:03:32 +0000 UTC View PostUnder Jon's leadership, Lynd quickly arrived at the tent where Dagon Harlaw was being held under house arrest. The guard at the entrance lifted the tent flap, allowing Lynd to step inside.
Within the tent, a young man sat on a bed of straw. His appearance was striking—his hair and clothes were well-kept, his complexion sun-kissed. The moment he saw Lynd enter, he rose swiftly and bowed ...
2025-01-31 12:59:24 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Scabbers frantically banging his head against the wand, Ron backed up against the wall, one hand clutching his chest. His voice tinged with hysteria, he blurted out, "What the hell is going on? Can someone please explain?"
He’d had this rat as a pet for years, and now to see it trying to use a wand left him reeling. He was too shocked and unnerved to even approach Scabbers agai...
2025-01-30 13:24:31 +0000 UTC View PostKyle’s sudden appearance stunned everyone, even halting Professor Lupin's clenched fist, which was about to land on Black's face.
Only Black seemed unfazed. He continued lunging toward Scabbers, still clutched tightly in Ron’s hands, without looking back. But now, wandless, he was quickly repelled by Harry and Hermione working together, sending him flying backward. He crashed into a t...
2025-01-30 13:23:51 +0000 UTC View Post