Harry Potter and the Deep Freeze

The Awakening of Power

The discovery of the mysterious hourglass-shaped crystal in the Nigrum Anima building quickly spread through the sanctuary. By mid-morning, Harry, Neville, Luna, Draco, and Percy were gathered in the Crystal Room, standing around the glowing artifact.

The Class Crystal pulsed faintly, casting shifting patterns of light across the walls. Its presence felt almost alive, as if it were waiting for something—or someone.

Examining the Crystal

Harry leaned closer, his brow furrowed. "The dome placed this here last night. We know that much. But what does it do?"

Luna's silver eyes reflected the light from the crystal as she tilted her head thoughtfully. "It feels connected to the cores, somehow. Like it's part of a bigger system."

Draco crossed his arms, his expression skeptical. "Only one way to find out. Someone has to touch it."

Neville stepped forward without hesitation, placing his hand gently on the crystal. The moment he made contact, a pulse of light shot upward, projecting a swirling green aura around him.

A soft voice, emanating from the crystal itself, spoke in an ancient, melodic tone: "Ranger. Nature's guardian. Balanced in strength and intuition."

Everyone stared, stunned, as the green aura faded. Neville pulled his hand back, looking at Harry. "It's... assigning roles. Classes, like in those Muggle games."

Testing the Crystal

One by one, the group tested the crystal, each experiencing the same phenomenon:

Draco placed his hand on the crystal, and a stormy gray aura surrounded him. The voice intoned, "Strategist. A leader of logic and precision." Draco smirked, stepping back with an air of satisfaction.

Luna followed, her silver aura shimmering like moonlight. "Visionary. A seer of the unseen. Guided by dreams and truth." She smiled serenely.

Percy's turn brought an auburn glow, and the crystal announced, "Coordinator. The anchor in chaos. A master of order and unity." Percy looked pleased, already thinking of how to use this newfound role.

Finally, Harry stepped forward. The moment he touched the crystal, it erupted into a blinding gold light. The voice seemed to echo louder, filled with reverence: "Sovereign. The uniter of realms. Extraordinary beyond measure."

As the glow faded, the room fell silent, everyone looking at Harry.

"Sovereign," Draco muttered, raising an eyebrow. "Of course."

Updating the Notebooks

After the initial tests, Harry called for the notebooks that had been used to document each individual's core color and rank.

"These notebooks were meant to be a record of who we are," Harry said. "It makes sense to add the class information as well."

Percy agreed, pulling out his enchanted quill. "We'll update the records as everyone tests the crystal. That way, each person's core, rank, and class will be documented in one place."

Neville nodded. "It'll also help us organize tasks and roles across the sanctuary. Knowing someone's class gives us a better idea of where they can contribute."

Announcing the Discovery

Later that day, Harry called for a gathering in the Great Hall. The Class Crystal had been moved there temporarily, placed on a raised platform for everyone to see.

The residents of the sanctuary—Muggles, Squibs, and magical folk alike—gathered in curiosity, murmuring amongst themselves.

Harry stood before the crowd, raising his hands to quiet them.

"Last night, the dome gave us another gift," he began, gesturing to the crystal. "This artifact, which we're calling the Class Crystal, is connected to the cores we've all discovered. It identifies your strengths and assigns you a role—or class—that reflects who you are."

He explained the process, recounting their earlier tests. "These classes aren't just titles. They're a guide to how you can contribute to the sanctuary and the challenges we face. Once you've tested the crystal, your class will be added to the notebook alongside your core color and rank. This way, we'll have a complete record of everyone's unique abilities."

The First Volunteers

Curiosity buzzed through the crowd, and Harry invited a few volunteers to step forward.

The first was a young Muggle man named Daniel, an engineer who had been active in the Muggle exploration teams. When he placed his hand on the crystal, a deep orange glow surrounded him.

"Innovator. The builder of futures. A creator of tools and pathways."

Daniel grinned, stepping back to join the others.

Next was Lila, a Squib who had been working with the Glyph Analysis Team. Her aura shone silver as the crystal intoned, "Scholar. A seeker of knowledge. Insightful and curious."

Percy immediately noted their names, core colors, ranks, and now classes in the updated notebook. Each new entry helped create a clearer picture of the sanctuary's potential.

A New Order

As the day went on, hundreds of residents tested the crystal, their roles ranging from warriors to healers, artisans to scouts. The notebooks grew thicker with each entry, becoming a vital resource for organizing the sanctuary's efforts.

Harry stood at the back of the hall, watching as his community grew stronger, united by this new understanding of themselves.

"It's amazing," Neville said, joining him. "The classes align perfectly with their core colors. It's like the dome always knew what we needed."

Harry nodded. "This isn't just about survival anymore. It's about becoming who we're meant to be."

End of the Chapter

The Class Crystal had changed everything. For the first time, the sanctuary's residents—Muggle, Squib, and magical alike—saw themselves as part of something greater.

And as the updated notebooks filled with new discoveries, Harry felt a renewed sense of purpose. Together, they were building a future stronger than anything they had imagined.