Harry Potter and the Deep Freeze

Sanctuaries of Memory

Across the frostbitten world, as the freeze advanced and chaos erupted, there were those who moved not with fear, but with purpose. These individuals—both Muggle and magical—shared a secret that set them apart: they retained memories of a future that no longer existed.

They had seen the freeze before. They had lived through its horrors, its unrelenting cold, and the darkness it brought with it. And when time had inexplicably rewound itself, placing them months or years before the freeze's arrival, they knew they had been given a second chance.

Some acted alone, others gathered allies, but all of them prepared.

A Hidden Sanctuary in the Alps

Deep in the Swiss Alps, far above the frozen valleys, a Muggle engineer named Elias Novak worked tirelessly. His memory of the future was as vivid as the frost that had stolen his family from him. When time reset, he wasted no time.

Using his knowledge of geothermal energy and his experience in structural engineering, Elias had built a subterranean sanctuary beneath the mountains. Heated by the earth's core and powered by renewable energy, the sanctuary was a marvel of Muggle ingenuity.

He welcomed survivors—Muggles, Squibs, and even a few witches and wizards who had stumbled upon his refuge. Though he had no magic, Elias had planned for every eventuality, from food storage to medical care.

"Technology may not stop the freeze," he often said to those who questioned him, "but it will keep us alive."

A Secluded Island in the Pacific

Thousands of miles away, in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, a magical sanctuary flourished on an enchanted island. Protected by ancient wards, the island was hidden from both Muggle and magical maps.

Its creator, a Hawaiian witch named Leilani Kaleo, had lived through the freeze once before, watching her homeland disappear beneath sheets of ice. When time reset, she used her knowledge of Polynesian magic to shield the island from the coming frost.

The island's wards created a perpetual summer, sustaining lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. Leilani worked tirelessly to weave the magic into the land itself, ensuring that it would remain strong even as the world froze around it.

She welcomed magical creatures, witches, and wizards to her sanctuary, offering them safety in exchange for their help maintaining the wards.

A Fortress in the Canadian Wilderness

In the frozen wilds of Canada, a Squib named Amelia Grant prepared for the freeze with a quiet determination. Though she lacked magical abilities, her memories of the future had given her an edge.

Amelia had turned an abandoned mining facility into a fortress, stockpiling supplies and creating an elaborate network of underground tunnels. With the help of a few trusted allies—both magical and non-magical—she reinforced the facility with heating charms and protective spells.

Her sanctuary became a haven for those who didn't fit into the wizarding world or the Muggle one. Squibs, magical outcasts, and even a few misunderstood creatures found refuge in her fortress.

"We're all survivors," Amelia often said. "And survivors stick together."

A Network of Memory Keepers

Though many sanctuaries operated independently, there were whispers of a loose network of individuals who had retained their memories.

They called themselves the Memory Keepers, and they worked in the shadows, sharing knowledge and resources to prepare for the freeze. Using discreet magical communication and hidden supply routes, they connected sanctuaries across the world, ensuring that no one would face the coming storm alone.

Some Memory Keepers even reached out to Muggle governments, planting seeds of information that would lead to better preparation. Others infiltrated wizarding institutions, subtly influencing policies to favor survival over denial.

A Glimmer of Hope

Though the freeze advanced relentlessly, these sanctuaries offered a glimmer of hope.

In the Alps, Elias Novak tested his geothermal generators, ensuring the sanctuary would remain warm and bright. In the Pacific, Leilani Kaleo stood on the shores of her island, her magic pulsing through the air as she reinforced the wards. In Canada, Amelia Grant sat by the fire, mapping out evacuation routes for nearby villages.

And in countless other places, both seen and unseen, individuals worked tirelessly to create pockets of safety in a world growing colder by the day.

The freeze was inevitable.

But so was the fight to survive.