Two squibs and a witch (Version 2)

Epilogue: The Legacy Lives On

The return to their homes after the ritual was marked by a profound sense of transformation, yet an undeniable thread still connected Jane, Amara, and Charlotte. They had lifted the curse that had haunted their family for centuries, but this victory wasn't an end—it was a beginning. With the Huofeng legacy restored, their lives were forever altered, and the bond between them deepened.

Jane: The Guardian of the Huofeng Legacy

Jane's journey from a girl lost in the orphanage to the guardian of her family's magical heritage was one of rediscovery and empowerment. When she returned to the orphanage where she had spent her childhood, she felt like a stranger in a place that once defined her entire existence. Now, the plain, cold walls seemed distant compared to the vivid life she had unlocked through her magic.

In the weeks that followed, Jane immersed herself in studying the old family texts and artifacts. She spent hours alone, carefully translating the ancient Huofeng scrolls, trying to absorb the wisdom of her ancestors. The realization that she had been chosen by fate to protect and continue the Huofeng legacy filled her with a deep sense of purpose. Her once quiet, mundane world had blossomed into something rich with possibility.

Jane also felt a growing responsibility, not just to her cousins but to future generations. The curse had nearly wiped out their lineage, and she was determined to ensure that her descendants would never face such a peril again. She began visiting old magical libraries across Europe, researching the forgotten branches of their family tree, and rekindling connections with other magical families who had distanced themselves from the Huofeng line due to its cursed history.

But Jane's role wasn't just academic. She found herself becoming the protector of magical creatures and spiritual entities that had once been feared and misunderstood by her family. The Huofeng legacy was not just about reclaiming power—it was about mending the rift between the magical and the spiritual realms, ensuring the balance was never broken again. Jane became known among magical circles as a skilled mediator between the living and the spirits, her role not unlike that of Mywo Xianshen in her earlier years.

Amara: Discovering Magic in the Mundane

For Amara, returning to her life in the bustling heart of modern society was jarring at first. She had always taken comfort in her orderly, structured life—her work, her routines, her plans for the future. But after the ritual, nothing felt quite the same. Her world had expanded beyond the tangible. Even mundane tasks now seemed intertwined with the ethereal threads of magic she had discovered within herself.

Amara's transformation wasn't about abandoning her everyday life but about finding new meaning in it. She continued her work in finance, yet her sharp analytical mind was now enhanced by her magical intuition. Numbers and data, once purely logical, now carried deeper resonances as she began to see patterns that connected the material world with the spiritual forces she had come to know.

Her apartment, once sleek and minimalist, became a sanctuary filled with relics and charms from her family's collection. She wove small rituals into her daily routine—lighting candles to honor her ancestors, drawing sigils on her walls for protection, and wearing the silver phoenix pendant as a reminder of her connection to the Huofeng legacy.

Though she didn't leave her career, Amara found herself increasingly drawn to the mystical. She began exploring magical alchemy, fusing her understanding of material wealth with spiritual abundance. Her journey of discovering magic in the mundane became an embodiment of balance, blending the everyday with the extraordinary.

Charlotte: Bridging the Worlds

Charlotte had always been the strongest, most resolute of the three. After the ritual, she returned to Durmstrang, her mind filled with a new sense of purpose. She threw herself into her studies with renewed vigor, no longer just a student but now a keeper of her family's ancient knowledge. Her professors began to notice the shift in her, sensing that something within her had fundamentally changed. Her magic, always powerful, had become more refined, more precise, as though the ritual had unlocked a deeper reservoir of potential within her.

As time passed, Charlotte became an advocate for bridging the gap between the magical and spiritual worlds. She believed that the Huofeng family's downfall had been their isolation—their unwillingness to embrace the full spectrum of existence, both magical and spiritual. Determined to change that, Charlotte sought to teach both magical and non-magical individuals the importance of respect for the spiritual realm.

Her reputation as a scholar grew, and she was invited to speak at various magical institutions across Europe, sharing the lessons learned from their family's long history. She often traveled, seeking out hidden pockets of knowledge—old covens, forgotten spells, and relics from other magical families—that had been lost to time. She wrote extensively, documenting the Huofeng legacy not as a cautionary tale but as a story of redemption, of finding balance where there was once chaos.

But Charlotte's life wasn't all about study. She maintained her close connection with Jane and Amara, making sure they remained grounded in their shared journey. The three cousins would meet regularly, visiting the clearing in the Black Forest where it all began, using the space as a place of reflection and renewal. It became a sacred ground for them, a living reminder of what they had overcome and what still lay ahead.

However, due to her being the sacrifice that day, her life was shortened... She was the first to die in that trio.

A Family United by Magic

Though they led separate lives, the three cousins stayed closely bound, their connection to each other stronger than ever. They had faced down an ancient curse together, and that shared experience had woven their fates into an unbreakable tapestry. Each time they met, they would exchange stories of their growing powers, new discoveries, and the subtle ways the spiritual realm continued to influence their lives.

During one such meeting, Jane brought an old Huofeng relic she had uncovered in her research—a journal belonging to one of their ancestors. The entries were cryptic, filled with hints of magical practices and forgotten rites. Together, the cousins would spend hours deciphering the text, laughing at the challenges and marveling at how much there was still to learn.

They came to understand that while they had lifted the curse, their journey was far from over. Magic wasn't just something to be controlled or harnessed—it was a living, breathing force that flowed through everything they did. And with that power came responsibility. They would be the custodians of their family's magic, ensuring that future generations would never repeat the mistakes of the past.

The Legacy Endures

Years passed, and the story of the Huofeng family evolved from one of tragedy to one of resilience. The magical world began to hear of the three women who had reclaimed their family's legacy, and they became legends in their own right. They trained others, passing down the wisdom they had fought so hard to reclaim, teaching future generations the importance of balance, respect for the spirits, and the enduring strength of family.

And in the quiet moments, when the world fell still and the night was thick with the hum of magic, Jane, Amara, and Charlotte would feel the presence of their ancestors—no longer bound by the curse, but free, at peace. The spirits no longer whispered in anger or sorrow but in gratitude, their voices now a soft reminder that the Huofeng legacy lived on.

The story of the Huofeng family was no longer a tale of loss, but one of hope—a legacy that would endure for generations, written not by fate but by the hands of those who had fought to reclaim it. Together, the three cousins had forged a new path, one that honored the past but looked boldly toward the future.

And as long as they lived, the magic of the Huofeng family would never fade.

However, due to Charlotte being the one to sacrifice herself that day, her life was shortened... She was the first to die in that trio. She died when she was 42 in 1958 in the Thai coup d'etat, she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Amara followed 12 years later as she was deployed to fight in the Vietnam war. She died in 1970 at the age of 51.

Only two years later, in 1972 at the beginning of the Secound Cod War between the UK and Ireland Jane died as well but not before having two children, Petunia (14F) and Lily (12F).