The Rise of the God-Emperor

CH 98: The Doorway Rings

The dawn broke softly over Hogwarts, casting a golden hue across the grounds. Inside the castle, Harry was wide awake, his mind already brimming with ideas. The success of moving the ancestral homes had given him a renewed sense of possibility, but now, his thoughts had turned to the next challenge.

The wizarding world was growing rapidly—new towns, subdivisions, and communities were springing up across the land, and with them, the need for efficient travel. The problem was, magical transportation methods like Apparition or Portkeys weren't accessible to everyone, particularly the Muggle parents of magical children. And without any real magical vehicles, there was a clear gap in how people could move between these new settlements.

Harry had an idea to solve that—portals, or as he liked to call them, doorways.

Research in the Library

Harry spent the next several days immersed in the deepest sections of the Hogwarts Library, combing through old tomes and ancient scrolls in search of a way to make his idea work. The library was vast, and some of the texts were dusty and nearly illegible, but he was determined. He wanted to create doorways in each town and subdivision, magical portals that could transport people—wizards, witches, and even Muggles—across great distances in the blink of an eye.

He wasn't sure how long he had been in the library. Days seemed to blur together as he flipped through page after page, taking detailed notes in his large notebook, each line filled with his scrawled handwriting. His mind worked tirelessly, piecing together fragments of spells, ancient teleportation magic, and the mechanics of creating linked portal systems.

Luna occasionally popped into the library, bringing him meals and gently reminding him to take breaks. "You'll burn out if you don't rest," she'd say, her voice soft yet firm.

"I will soon," Harry would reply with a tired smile. "Just need to finish this part."

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Harry found what he was looking for. In an old, forgotten tome, he discovered a section on ancient teleportation devices—magical structures that could transport people across vast distances. These were not like modern Floo Networks or Portkeys; they were permanent fixtures, designed to connect distant locations through linked doorways.

"That's it," Harry whispered to himself, his eyes scanning the text with renewed energy. "This is exactly what I need."

Designing the Doorways

With the knowledge from the tome fresh in his mind, Harry began to sketch out designs for the doorways. He imagined them as archways, built into the heart of every new town and subdivision. Each doorway would be connected to the others, forming a network of portals that would allow people to step through one and immediately arrive at another.

But there was a catch—Muggles wouldn't be able to use the doorways as they were designed for magical use. Harry needed to find a way to allow them access without overwhelming them with magical complexity.

That's when he had a brilliant idea.

The Doorway Rings

Harry leaned back in his chair, staring at the sketch he had just drawn. It was simple but elegant—a ring. But not just any ring—this would be a magical artifact that allowed Muggles to use the doorways without needing any magical knowledge or ability. The ring would act as a key, allowing Muggles to step through the portals just like any witch or wizard.

The ring would be worn on the pinky finger, just like the Lordship rings worn by the heads of magical houses. Harry liked the symbolism of it—each Muggle parent would wear the ring as a way to connect them to the magical world, allowing them to move freely between the new towns and subdivisions.

He grabbed his notebook and began writing down the specifics of the Doorway Ring:

Design: A simple silver band with a small, enchanted gem embedded in it.Function: The ring would activate the portal when worn and would adjust to the Muggle's natural movements, ensuring the transition between doorways was smooth.Key Features: The ring would be attuned to each Muggle individually, ensuring that only the wearer could use it to pass through a doorway. This would prevent any unauthorized access or confusion.

Harry smiled as he finished the design. The ring was perfect—it would allow Muggle parents to navigate the magical world without being overwhelmed by its complexity, while still maintaining a sense of connection and belonging.

Bringing the Plan Together

Now that the design was finalized, Harry knew it was time to start building the doorways. He reached out to Percy, who was still overseeing much of the construction in the new villages and subdivisions, and explained the plan.

"We'll need doorways in every town and subdivision," Harry explained, his voice filled with excitement. "They'll connect the entire wizarding world, allowing people—both magical and Muggle—to move freely between them."

Percy raised an eyebrow but nodded. "It's ambitious, but if anyone can pull it off, it's you, Harry. We'll start with the main towns and then expand from there."

Harry also brought the idea to the teachers and a few trusted students, explaining how the doorways would work and how the rings would be distributed to the Muggle parents. Professor Flitwick was particularly fascinated by the intricate magic needed to create the portals, while McGonagall praised Harry's ingenuity in finding a way to include the Muggle parents in the magical world.

"We've never had something like this," McGonagall said thoughtfully. "It's a step forward—toward unity between our world and theirs."

The First Test

After days of preparation and enchanting, the first doorway was constructed in the main square of Hogsmeade. It was a tall, beautifully carved archway, etched with runes and glowing softly with magical energy. A matching doorway had been built in the new subdivision for Muggle parents just beyond the village.

Harry stood before the archway, the doorway ring in hand. He slipped it onto his pinky finger and took a deep breath.

"This is it," he muttered to himself.

He stepped through the archway—and in an instant, he was standing in the subdivision, miles away from where he had been just moments before.

"It worked," Harry said, a grin spreading across his face.

A New Era of Travel

Over the next few weeks, Harry and his team worked tirelessly to construct more doorways across the various towns and subdivisions. The rings were distributed to the Muggle parents, each one carefully enchanted to allow them access to the magical portals.

The doorway network quickly became a game changer. Muggle parents could now visit their magical children at Hogwarts, shop in Hogsmeade, and travel between towns with ease. For the first time, the barrier between the Muggle and magical worlds felt less imposing.

Harry stood in the new War Room, looking over the map of the wizarding world. Small pins marked each new doorway, the network spreading like a web across the land.

"This is just the beginning," he thought, a sense of accomplishment settling over him. He had created something that would change the way the magical world functioned, and it was only the start.