Harry Potter and the Deep Freeze

Sharing the Spoils

The next morning, the Great Hall buzzed with activity as Harry gathered his core team and key sanctuary members to reveal what he'd brought back from the Black Tower. Neville, Luna, Draco, Fred, George, and Percy sat at the long table, their faces a mix of curiosity and anticipation.

On the table before them, Harry had laid out some of the treasures he'd found:

The rare potion ingredients carefully packed into labeled jars.The assortment of magical crystals.The artifacts, including the enchanted compass, the warm cloak, and the strange black orb.

"These are just the highlights," Harry said, gesturing to the table. "There's more stored in Nigrum Anima and the potions lab. But I wanted to give you all a look at what we're working with."

Reactions to the Findings

Neville's eyes lit up as he picked up a jar of glowing blue powder. "This is powdered Moonsear Root. I've only read about it—it's supposed to boost the potency of healing potions tenfold."

Luna leaned over to inspect the crystals, her fingers brushing lightly over a Frostveil Shard. "The tower feels quieter now," she murmured. "These crystals are beautiful... but I wonder if they're waiting for something."

Draco examined the enchanted cloak, his expression skeptical. "This is remarkable craftsmanship. The warmth it radiates—this could be a lifesaver for anyone traveling outside the dome."

Fred and George were fixated on the black orb, which pulsed faintly in George's hands. "This thing's creepy," Fred said, poking it cautiously. "But imagine the pranks—er, strategic applications—we could use it for."

Percy, ever practical, flipped through Harry's notes. "We'll need a detailed catalog of everything. This isn't just a haul—it's a strategic advantage."

Organizing the Resources

Over the next few hours, the team worked to distribute the findings:

Potion Ingredients: Delivered to the potions lab, where Neville and the healers began brewing powerful new remedies and elixirs.Crystals: Cataloged in Nigrum Anima, with Luna and Draco experimenting to uncover new applications for their magical properties.Artifacts: Stored in the research wing, though the enchanted cloak was set aside for immediate use by scouts and travelers.

The Black Orb's Mystery

The black orb, however, remained a puzzle. Despite their best efforts, none of Harry's team could determine its purpose.

"It's absorbing magic, but it's not reacting the way a crystal would," Draco said, frowning as he waved his wand over it.

Luna tilted her head. "It feels... alive, in a way. Not sentient, but aware."

Harry placed the orb back on the table. "We'll keep it here for now. But let's be cautious. Whatever it is, I don't want it causing any harm."

A Boost to Morale

As word of Harry's discoveries spread throughout the sanctuary, the mood lifted noticeably. The residents were excited to hear about the rare ingredients, the magical artifacts, and the crystals' potential.

The healers began testing powerful new potions, their confidence bolstered by the fresh supplies.Builders and enchanters discussed how the artifacts could be used to strengthen the dome.Even the children whispered in awe about the mysterious black orb, spinning wild tales about its origin.

"People needed this," Neville said to Harry that evening. "Something to hope for, to work toward. You gave them that."

Harry smiled faintly. "We're all doing this together. I just brought back what the tower left behind."

The sanctuary felt a renewed sense of purpose. The Black Tower's treasures weren't just resources—they were symbols of survival, of hope, and of the resilience that bound them all together.

For now, they had the tools they needed to face whatever lay ahead. And though the tower's mysteries lingered, Harry knew they had taken an important step forward.