Harry Potter and the Deep Freeze

A New Path Forward

Natalia's POV

The Amazon sanctuary was a sprawling haven hidden deep within the lush, enchanted rainforest. Natalia Ivanova stood at the entrance of the main assembly hall, her sharp eyes scanning the familiar faces of her people. The air was humid, filled with the scent of earth and vegetation, but Natalia barely noticed as she prepared for the most important meeting her sanctuary had ever held.

The Core Crystal, Ranking Crystal, and Class Crystal sat on a long, sturdy table at the center of the hall. Their surfaces shimmered faintly, the dome's magic within them resonating softly. Natalia's second-in-command, Viktor, stood beside her, holding the blank notebook Harry Potter had given her.

"This will change everything," Natalia murmured, her voice low but resolute.

"It already has," Viktor replied, glancing at the crystals. "They'll see that soon enough."

The Assembly

The sanctuary's residents gathered in the hall, filling the space with murmurs of curiosity. Natalia stepped forward, her commanding presence silencing the crowd.

"I've returned from the Global Sanctuary Alliance meeting with gifts from Harry Potter's sanctuary," she began, her voice steady. "These are not just tools—they are insights into who we are and what we are capable of."

She gestured toward the crystals. "The Core Crystal reveals the essence of your soul, your core color. The Ranking Crystal measures your potential in numbers. And the Class Crystal identifies your role—your purpose within our sanctuary."

The murmurs grew louder, a mix of intrigue and skepticism.

"We will begin immediately," Natalia continued. "One by one, each of you will come forward and place your hand on the crystals. Viktor will record your results in this notebook so we can better understand the strengths of our sanctuary."

The Process Begins

The first resident, a tall warrior named Ana, approached the table hesitantly. Natalia nodded to her, and Ana placed her hand on the Core Crystal. The orb glowed red, illuminating the hall.

"Red," Viktor said, quickly jotting it down in the notebook.

Ana moved to the Ranking Crystal, which displayed the number 79.

"Seventy-nine," Viktor repeated as he wrote.

Finally, Ana touched the Class Crystal. The word Warrior appeared in glowing letters above the hourglass-shaped artifact.

Natalia nodded approvingly. "You've always been a protector, Ana. Now, the crystal confirms it. Well done."

Ana stepped aside, her expression a mixture of pride and wonder, as the next person approached.

The Results Unfold

One by one, the residents took their turns at the crystals.

A healer named Marisol revealed a Pink Core, Rank 84, and the class Cleric.A builder named Enrique displayed a Yellow Core, Rank 73, and the class Artisan.A scout named Diego had a Green Core, Rank 76, and the class Ranger.Natalia's most trusted strategist, Sofia, revealed a Purple Core, Rank 92, and the class Coordinator.

As the process continued, the sanctuary's members began to see patterns emerge. Those with blue or purple cores gravitated toward strategic or scholarly roles, while reds and crimsons were natural warriors. The greens, yellows, and oranges excelled in nurturing or building.

Natalia's people began to talk amongst themselves, their initial skepticism melting into excitement as they saw how the crystals illuminated their potential.

Natalia's Turn

When everyone had taken their turn, Viktor handed the notebook to another scribe and gestured toward the crystals. "It's your turn, Natalia."

The room fell silent as Natalia stepped forward. She placed her hand on the Core Crystal, and it immediately erupted in a brilliant golden light, brighter than any seen before.

Viktor's pen hovered for a moment before he wrote: Gold Core.

Next, she touched the Ranking Crystal. The number 100 appeared, glowing proudly.

"Hundred," Viktor said softly, though everyone could see it for themselves.

Finally, Natalia placed her hand on the Class Crystal. The word Sovereign shimmered into existence, confirming what everyone had long suspected.

The room erupted into applause and cheers, but Natalia raised a hand for silence.

"This is not about me," she said firmly. "The crystals are here to help us all, to show us our strengths and guide us toward our purpose. This sanctuary will only thrive if we work together, if we use these insights to build something greater than ourselves."

A Unified Future

As the crowd began to disperse, Natalia stood with Viktor, reviewing the notebook.

"This will help us reorganize," Viktor said. "We'll be able to place people in roles that align with their strengths. It'll make us stronger."

"It's not just about strength," Natalia replied. "It's about trust. These crystals show us who we are and how we can rely on each other. That's what will carry us through the challenges ahead."

She looked out at her sanctuary, her people now filled with purpose and determination. For the first time in a long while, Natalia felt a spark of hope—not just for her sanctuary, but for the world they were rebuilding together.