Harry Potter and the Deep Freeze

The Measure of Leadership

The leaders and their delegations followed Harry to Hogwarts, their footsteps echoing softly in the stone corridors. Many of them marveled at the castle's grandeur, its ancient magic lingering in the air like a comforting embrace.

"Quite the place," Natalia Ivanova said, her sharp eyes scanning the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall as they entered.

Zhang Yi nodded thoughtfully. "A fortress of history. Fitting for what you've built here."

Harry smiled faintly but said nothing. At the far end of the hall, three crystals sat on ornate pedestals, their surfaces shimmering faintly in the candlelight. The leaders paused, their curiosity piqued as they studied the artifacts.

Explaining the Crystals

Harry stepped forward, gesturing to the first crystal, a vibrant orb that pulsed faintly.

"This is the Core Crystal," he explained. "When you place your hand on it, it reveals the essence of your soul—your core color. It's a reflection of your potential and strengths."

He moved to the second crystal, a larger, translucent sphere that glowed with a soft golden light.

"This is the Ranking Crystal. It measures your magical and physical potential as a number. The higher the number, the greater your capacity for growth, leadership, and strength."

Finally, Harry gestured to the hourglass-shaped crystal, its interior swirling with faint, colorful light.

"And this," he said, "is the Class Crystal. It reveals your class, your role, and your natural affinity in a way that aligns with your core and ranking."

The Leaders and Their Delegations

Harry looked out at the gathered leaders and the delegations accompanying them. "It's not just for the leaders to see," he said. "Your teams are also integral to your sanctuaries. These crystals can help guide them as well. Everyone here should try them."

The leaders exchanged glances before Natalia Ivanova stepped forward. "Fair enough, Potter. Let's see what we're all made of."

Natalia Ivanova and Her Delegation

Natalia approached the Core Crystal first. When she placed her hand on it, the crystal glowed pure gold, the light filling the room. She moved to the Ranking Crystal, which displayed 100, and then to the Class Crystal, where "Sovereign" appeared in shimmering letters.

Her delegation followed suit, with each member taking their turn.

Viktor, Natalia's second-in-command, revealed a Red Core, a Rank of 89, and the class Warrior.Another team member displayed a Silver Core, Rank 82, and the class Visionary.The final member had a Crimson Core, Rank 78, and the class Defender.

"Fitting," Natalia remarked as she observed the results. "Each of them is exactly where they need to be."

Zhang Yi's Delegation

Zhang Yi followed, moving with quiet precision. His turn revealed the expected results: a Gold Core, Rank 100, and the class Sovereign.

His delegation, however, displayed a variety of roles:

Mei Ling, his assistant, had a Blue Core, Rank 85, and the class Scholar.A scout revealed a Green Core, Rank 77, and the class Ranger.A strategist displayed a Purple Core, Rank 90, and the class Coordinator.

Zhang nodded approvingly. "These readings confirm what I already knew about my team. But the precision is impressive."

Amara Diop's Delegation

Amara Diop approached the crystals next, her commanding presence drawing the attention of everyone in the hall. Her results mirrored the other leaders—Gold Core, Rank 100, Sovereign—but her delegation brought more diversity.

Her advisor had a Pink Core, Rank 88, and the class Cleric.A warrior displayed a Crimson Core, Rank 80, and the class Warrior.A builder revealed a Yellow Core, Rank 76, and the class Artisan.

"These roles align perfectly with their strengths," Amara said, smiling faintly. "The crystals don't just measure—they guide."

Hugo Frey's Delegation

Hugo's turn brought similar results. After his own Gold Core, Rank 100, and Sovereign class, his delegation revealed:

A scout with a Shadow Core, Rank 83, and the class Rogue.A healer with a Pink Core, Rank 78, and the class Cleric.A strategist with a Gray Core, Rank 89, and the class Strategist.

"It's a perfect reflection of their abilities," Hugo said, his admiration evident.

Recording the Results

As each leader and their team completed the process, Harry caught Percy's eye and gave a subtle nod. Percy retrieved the notebooks, flipping to fresh pages as he began recording the results.

"These crystals don't just identify our strengths," Harry said, addressing the group. "They give us clarity—clarity about who we are and how we can work together."

Natalia studied the glowing artifacts thoughtfully. "If these readings are accurate, then this could change everything. Each person's role, defined so clearly... it's an advantage we can't ignore."

Reflections of Unity

As the golden light of the crystals faded, the leaders and their teams gathered to discuss their results.

"This sanctuary is proving to be more than a refuge," Zhang Yi said. "It's a blueprint for collaboration."

Amara nodded. "And the crystals are a key part of that. Knowing our strengths—and those of our people—brings us closer to true unity."

Harry listened quietly, watching as the leaders and their delegations began to see themselves not as separate sanctuaries, but as parts of a larger whole.

Draco leaned over, smirking. "You've outdone yourself, Potter. They're eating this up."

"It's not about me," Harry replied, his voice steady. "It's about all of us. And for the first time, I think they understand that."

The hall buzzed with newfound energy as the leaders and their people absorbed the significance of what they had seen. For Harry, it was a moment of validation—a step closer to the unity he had always envisioned.