Judgement Day (Hogwarts Mystery Year 7 Retell)

Chapter 88: The Final Duel.

For Grandpa...

"The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved." -Samuel Smiles.

Ethan walked up to Trotsky. Kassandra was standing right behind Ethan. "Kassie. Go find Jacob." He ordered. With no hesitation, Kassandra left. He pointed his wand right at Trotsky. 

"You've come a long way from Lumos spells, Ethan." Trotsky said. "Break Curses, Fight Dragons, the Minotaur, travel across the seas, sword fighting, strengthen your magic, battle the Djinn. And you have survived all of this at the age of 17. You've seen the world for what it is as well." He listed. 

Ethan didn't say a word. Trotsky's mood turned again. "But you still don't understand. Do you? For all your powers you're still a child." He continued. 

"And you're still hell bent on world destruction." Ethan countered. 

"World Salvation." Trotsky corrected. "Frankly, I'm a little disappointed in you. After all you've seen. After every single chance I gave you to stand aside. You refused. And now look what you've done." 

"What I've done?" Ethan asked. 

"You refuse to stand down in the Cursed Vaults. Your interference led to Rowan's death. And nearly your death as well. Penny was kidnapped as a consequence of your interference, and you still resist me." Trotsky answered looking for an explanation as to Ethan's stubborn nature.

"You gave me no choice." Ethan replied. "What was I suppose to do? Let you rule in darkness?" He asked. 

"Not me." Trotsky answered as if he heard a joke. "I have no desire to rule over anything. I'm just here to create a New World Order, but I'm not going to be the one to lead it. That's going to someone a little higher up the chain." He explained. 

It didn't take a genius to see who Trotsky was talking about. "Voldemort." Ethan realized. 

"Clever man." Trotsky commented. 

"No. I mean, it's pretty obvious that it would be him." Ethan clarified. 

Trotsky didn't argue that one. "You're not wrong about that. He's coming back. Once I take down Hogwarts and the Runestone Broken. The Muggles will be exterminated. And Lord Voldemort returned to full strength. The New World Order ruled by Wizards." He explained. "And it's within my grasp."  He then looked at Ethan. "With one obstacle remaining." 

Ethan still pointed his wand. He knew what was about to happen. "Sorry you fell short." He said. 

"Do you remember the last time we dueled? You barely survived." Trotsky asked. "And I'm stronger than ever." 

"So am I." Ethan replied. 

Diego had grabbed the injured Andre and took him hiding in the Artefact Room. Andre was slung over Diego's shoulder. Despite the fact that Diego was injured himself. But Diego let Andre down. "Get me back up, Diego. We can still fight." Andre insisted. 

"I'll fight. You rest now." Diego stood him down. "There's still a fight happening all around us. We are not safe." He told himself. He opened the door to see more R Armies that were right outside his door. He saw Andre still injured. Diego sighed. He knew what was about to happen. "This is the last stand of Diego Caplain. Let me go down in a blaze of glory."