Guardian Cedric stood before James and Rose, his presence commanding yet gentle, as if the very air around him recognized the weight of his words. His eyes, sharp yet kind, glimmered with centuries of wisdom as he spoke, "This Hufflepuff Fort, revered by all who know its legacy, is also called the Symbol of Love and Purity. Only those who have successfully passed my initial test are worthy to face the challenges and conditions I have set forth. As the prophecy of Hufflepuff Fort dictates, only then may you both enter and seek what lies within."
He paused, letting the significance of his words sink in before continuing, "But remember, only two legs may walk toward the entrance of Hufflepuff Fort. I do not know how it will be achieved, yet it is imperative that two people walk together, without leaving one behind, all the way to the entrance. If you do so, the door will open automatically. It will recognize the rightful approach and grant passage."
Rose's brows furrowed in confusion, her voice barely above a whisper. "How is that possible? I have two legs, and James has two as well. That makes four legs. Should we… combine them somehow to walk toward the entrance door, which we can already see from here?"
Guardian Cedric's gaze remained steady. "I have already told you, Rose. You must find the way that honors the test. Only then can you pass. I do not know any further. You must discover it yourselves."
Kael Nightshade, standing nearby, muttered skeptically under his breath, "Impossible."
James remained silent, his mind racing. The guardian's faint, almost imperceptible smile nagged at him, tugging at the edges of the puzzle. He could feel the weight of the challenge pressing down upon him, yet a spark of realization slowly began to form in his mind.
Scorpius watched James closely, silently noting the intensity of his concentration. He is thinking deeply, Scorpius thought, far deeper than anyone realizes. Confusion and hesitation rippled among their friends, each of them uncertain how to proceed.
Then, in a moment that seemed to defy logic yet felt instinctively correct, James stepped forward, lifted Rose into his arms, and said calmly, "We will go like this. I hope you do not mind if I take my partner this way."
Rose's eyes widened in shock. "James!" she exclaimed, barely able to process the sudden movement.
Guardian Cedric's eyes glimmered with approval. "Intelligento," he said simply, a small, approving smile crossing his face.
Scorpius, Dagger, Albus, Frank, Bobby, and Miss Mirael all smiled knowingly, watching as James carried Rose toward the fort. Even Kael's expression tightened with a mixture of disbelief and jealousy.
Rose's eyes softened as she gazed into James's steady eyes. Her lips parted slightly, and a warmth spread through her chest as the petals of roses seemed to fall magically around them, drifting down like blessings from the heavens themselves. James walked steadily, lost for a moment in the silent communication of glances and unspoken words between them.
Rose's mind replayed every shared memory, every laugh and quiet conversation with James, and a soft happiness filled her heart. James, in the depth of his thoughts, admitted silently, I love Rose more than I can ever express. I am unfortunate that I cannot confess it fully at this moment.
As James approached the massive entrance of Hufflepuff Fort, the rose petals thickened, swirling around them as if celebrating their courage and unity. A bell rang suddenly, its chime echoing across the misty clouds that obscured the world outside. The massive doors of the Hufflepuff Fort slowly opened, moving on their own as if recognizing the purity of their hearts and the truth of their intentions.
Gently, James set Rose down. They turned to glance behind them, but their friends were nowhere to be seen; white clouds had swallowed everything, obscuring vision and isolating the two in the magical realm of the fort.
"This fort is filled with magic, Rose," James said softly. "The clouds protect it so no one can fully see it. We have to proceed carefully."
Rose nodded, intertwining her fingers with James's. She leaned closer, and her eyes, brimming with love, met his steady gaze. She rested her head on his shoulder and whispered, "I always wanted to tell you… but I never did. Being with you makes me fearless. I never feel bad or worry about tomorrow when I am with you. Every moment here, with you, feels… special."
A soft, unseen melody seemed to fill the air, underscoring the moment with its ethereal resonance. James felt a flutter in his chest, but his eyes remained calm and serious as he led Rose further into the fort.
Inside, the Hufflepuff Fort revealed itself in all its splendor. Golden walls shimmered under an unseen light, engraved with the Hufflepuff emblem, while portraits of proud ancestors watched over them from gilded frames. A serene swimming pool reflected the magical glow from above, surrounded by clouds that floated lazily as if in defiance of gravity. Antique chairs and beautiful flowers filled the space, giving it a grandeur that seemed otherworldly.
Rose's gaze roamed in awe. "So many rooms… and such beauty. Where could the Hufflepuff Gemstone be hidden?"
James's thoughts returned to Andrew's book, a twinge of suspicion forming as he noticed subtle oddities in the fort's magical design. Rose, mesmerized, whispered, "Woah… it's like a palace."
"It looks beautiful, James," she said softly. "Like something from a fairy tale. I thought this place would be filled with dusty antiques, but it's… alive."
James remained alert, scanning for hidden traps or threats. Suddenly, Rose reached for a nearby table of roses and lilies. "Look at these flowers… I wish I could take one."
"Don't touch anything, Rose! It's dangerous!" James shouted, grabbing her hand just in time.
Rose's eyes widened. "Guardian Cedric said there is a dragon inside, protecting the Hufflepuff Gemstone," she reminded him.
Before James could stop her, Rose touched the petals. Poisonous sparks flared, burning her scarf slightly as the flowers recoiled. Magical objects began moving violently, and a tremendous roar echoed through the fort.
"RRRRRAAAHHHHHHHH!"
Rose instinctively clung to James as the fort's illusions twisted and shifted into an ancient palace.
James spoke softly, guiding her. "Everything we see here is magic, Rose. The Hufflepuff Gemstone can perceive personalities and glimpse both past and future. We must be cautious."
From above, a massive green dragon descended. Its scales were jagged and ancient, and its eyes glowed with fierce intelligence. Flames of green fire spewed from its nostrils.
"A White Green Dragon comes towards James and Rose "
The Dragon says
"I am Nyx Blazer I am a Powerful Dragon and Guardian of HufflePuff Fort and also HufflePuff Gem stone"
Nyx starts saying,
"Oh my goodness," the dragon bellowed. "I have waited for this day to strike those who come for the Hufflepuff Gemstone. You have disturbed my rest, and for that, you will die."
James and Rose quickly raised their wands. "Glacial Dragon Breath!" The icy spell froze the dragon's flames temporarily, but Nyx was far too fast.
"Nyx, please listen to us," James implored. "We are not here to harm you. We seek the Hufflepuff Gemstone for the good of all."
Nyx laughed bitterly. "Why should I believe humans? My master abandoned me, leaving me to guard this place alone. Love and trust mean nothing to your kind. You have disrupted my rest, and now you will pay!"
Rose, struggling to her feet, raised her wand. "Please, Nyx, hear us! We are not evil!"
Nyx attacks James with a flame.
James is stunned without attacking Nyx for a moment.
James opens his eyes finds Rose already puts herself before him to save him from attack.
Rose got injured but already spelled at Nyx.
Nyx falls back.
Nyx tries to rise.
James gets emotional to see Rose is dying and she got severely injured but her spell attack and sheild only saved her from burning but not injuries.
James cries and holds Rose.
James calls Rose name loudly,
"ROSE GET UP."
"I CAN'T LOSE YOU."
Rose deeply breathes but can't able to take breath properly.
All the Huffle puff Fort starts to change and all the surroundings changes back beautifully.
(The room fills with silence and full of deep pain and emotions)
James asks Rose.
Why did you saved me from attack ?
Why Rose ?
Rose says I like you and I will save my friend over 1000 times by keeping my life at risk.
James gets emotional and hold Rose close and starts to cry.
Watching this from distant Nyx also gets emotional.
James gets enraged.
James says "I will not leave the Nyx for attacking you"
James points his magical wand and says
How Dare You !
But Rose cuts James and shouts "NO".
Nyx is not at fault, whatever it did is right. It loved its master and his word even after he abandoned Nyx here.
Nyx is a strongest and a loyal dragon and it just fulfilled it's responsibility.
James gets silent and weeps holds Rose tightly.
"PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US ROSE"
"WE CAN'T TAKE THIS LOSING YOU"
Rose touches James cheek and says "I know you can't take it, but you are the best partner for me who is on my side in every battle "
"I Will never forget you James "
" Seriously I am not lying, I am not always a liar "
James smiles a little bit but still cries holding Rose.
Rose feels the pain in her injuries.
"Ahh....."
Nyx gets emotional seeing James and Rose.
Rose starts saying to Nyx,
"Some humans may be cruel," "but we are not. Nyx, you have fulfilled your responsibility. You protected the gemstone, and we honor that.
You think Your master Helian Huffle puff left you here.
But didn't returned but We are sorry to say this to you Nyx
"Helian Huffle Puff is No more "
Nyx gets tears from it's eyes and bends to the ground and covers itself and starts to cry.
Nyx is shattered.
Rose says to Nyx.
This Huffle Puff Fort and the Gem stone saved you from being old and from death.
But Master Helian Huffle puff don't exist in this world.
He loved you more than himself.
And wanted to make you to help us in protecting Gem stone.
You think we are Evil but we are not Nyx.
You are saving Huffle Puff Gem stone to not fall into evil hands.
But We want to fight the evil and defeat evil and bring goodness and peace to the magical world and Bad thing is Dark Lord rises again.
Helian Hufflepuff gave his life to safeguard the secrets of Ancient gem stones and also knows Hogwarts will be built in his future.
James and Rose narrates what happened after Helian Huffle Puff hidden Gem stone and How Hogwarts got built and Abour Voldemort every thing they known in the journey.
"All the Great Legends Aldric Gryffindor. Helian Huffle Puff, Selene Raven Claw and Seraphine Slytherin wished for a bright future of Hogwarts without a Darkness and Evil in lives of any one."
"Dark Lord Voldemort risen from his ashes and revenge like Varkon and wanted revenge and wanted to rule the magical world and Hogwarts to control"
"Many Lives are in Danger. To Kill Voldemort and to not make wish come true in bringing Varkon back"
"We needed Huffle Puff Gem stone.
We came to fulfill the legends last wish."
Rose starts receiving more pain from her wounds.
Rose starts to breath heavily.
James shouts Rose name loudly
"NO ROSE DON'T LEAVE ME "
Nyx gets emotional and tears comes from it's eyes.
Rose smiles at James for once and dies in James arms and stops talking.
James shouts "ROSE NO"
James weeps holding Rose body close and hugs her tightly.
Tears welled in Nyx's eyes. Slowly, the dragon approaches Rose
and sprinkling its tears over Rose's her burns and injuries, healing her instantly.
All Rose burns and injuries were disappeared.
Rose comes back and opens her eyes.
James get surprised and Happy.
James hugs Rose tightly and says
"I Thought i have lost you"
"Neve try to keep your life at risk for me and i hate it to see you like that "
Rose comments "I will do it million times"
You can't stop me James.
James angrily glares at Rose.
Rose smiles at James.
James hugs Rose once again and both smiles.
James says "Thank You Nyx Blazer for giving my Rose back"
Nyx smiles.
Nyc starts saying,
"I did not understand… I waited for my master for so long… but now I see. Perhaps it is time to choose a new one."
James and Rose shouts "What.....?"
Nyx looks at James.
James said softly "I already have a dragon, and it is Thorn Claw my best friend."
Nyx smiled. "I am a female dragon. I don't want to choose you James "
"I choose Rose as my master. Together, I want to honor and make my master Helian and his wishes come true"
"I wanted to fight with along all of you with evil and wants Rose being my new master.
Rose smiled and stands on her feet and starts walking towards Nyx and hugged Nyx.
Rose says to Nyx
"I promise to love you and treat you like my family and best friend" .
Nyx smiles and come close to Rose.
Nyx says "I AM SORRY ROSE"
"I harmed you and your friend James thinking you and James are evil"
Rose says to Nyx,
"We Don't mind Nyx, We don't say Sorry And Thank you to dear and loved ones and also family and friends"
Rose asks James
What do you say James ?
James says Absolutely,
James adds We are going on a very dangerous path Nyx, I am saying this to you because they are lot of dangers in future and also a dangerous battle"
'Still you want to join our team ?"
Nyx says YES.
Battles are not new to me Mr. James.
I even fought with Dark Lord Varkon Once and also his dragon Shadow Claw.
James asks Nyx
But How can you talk Nyx ?
My Thorn claw never talks but You are talking like human.
Nyx replies I talk because I am guarding Huffle Puff Gem stone from generations.
It made me to not lose my age and also my power and also gave me life to live and also can talk and do things of my own.
"Huffle Puff Gem stone is having a lot of Powers in it more than you imagine"
James gets shocked.
James, Rose and Nyx joins in a group hug and it filled with laughter and invite of another dragon into team.