Heir of the Founders

Lord & Lady Hogwarts

The room was empty. It was cold and it sent chills down their spine. They were still not dry and that didn't help. They were confused on what to do next. Harry felt an odd feeling pull him towards the middle of the room. He thought it might be a trap, but his instinct was telling him it's not. So with a deep breath in, he and Hermione walked warily to the centre of the room. They heard a whisper and their heads whipped around. They were now on high alert. The both went back to back, guarding each other. They had taken up a defensive position and was ready to struck. The basilisk on Harry's arm hissed but Harry soon calmed it but warned it to be ready to strike. A low chuckle came from no where.

"Well well well, we do have a team here."

"Who are you?!" Harry shouted with his confidence rising. All he thought was that he had to protect Hermione at whatever price.

"Ooh courage and bravery!" Said a manly voice.

"I have read his mind and he will protect that girl at any cost. So much loyalty!" said a girly voice.

"She is a smart witch that one, one that i would value over all." said a soft and calming voice.

"They are nothing special! They are two teenagers seeking attention!" sneered a rough voice. An argument then erupted.

"Can't you read their aura?! They are the most powerful beings that we have ever seen or heard of, including that fool Dumbledore and your heir, the one who calls himself Lord Voldemort." The manly voice spat the last part with so much hatred.

"He is not my heir! He may be a descendant but I refuse to name him my heir!" the rough voice shouted.

"Calm down. Have you forgotten about the witch and wizard standing in front of us?" the soft voice spoke. Harry and Hermione heard muttering but then a voice spoke up.

"Harry m'boy! How have you been? I don't believe we have ever met. And Mrs Potter! How lovely to meet you!" said the manly voice cheerfully. Harry and Hermione still didn't let their guard down but replied.

"Who are you?"

The voice chuckled once more. "Sorry, I forgot my manners. My name is Godric Griffindor. The voices you heard earlier were those of Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherin." Harry's mouth gaped. The darkness that had been covering the walls had brightened, revealing four ladies and two men. Hermione got over the shock quickly and asked something important.

"No one knew your portraits were made so who made them?"

Rowena replied this time. "We had muggles paint us and then a bit of our soul was inserted in it. Its no way like a horcrux because the soul hasn't been split, but has been given through love not hate." The pair starred blankly at the portrait but didn't ask anything. Rowena carried on. "So how is it you both are Heirs?"

Hermione replied this time. "We have been informed that we have created a soul bond, which means whoever we are the Heirs to, the other person is named the Heir as well. We have been given new powers but we need to learn and train them first as we haven't been able to accomplish them yet." Rowena smiled.

"Ahh right, i believe that Helga and her husband had a soul bond. One of the most powerful things in magic that is. I think we should judge their character to see if they are fit to be called our Heirs."

"Of course M'Lady" Harry said with a bow. She had already gained a lot of respect from Harry just by how she talked.

"Well, i for one think you would make an excellent Griffindor heir, because when we watched the tasks you performed, i saw a great deal of courage and bravery when rescuing your soul mate. I, Godric Cuthbert Griffindor, hereby name Harry James Potter and Hermione Jean Potter as my rightful Heirs, and may they show courage and bravery throughout their lives. So mote it be." A dim light surrounded them, glowing red and yellow.

"I would be honoured if you were the Hufflepuff Heirs, as you both showed loyalty to each other and you both worked very hard to perform at your best in these tasks. I, Helga Charlotte Hufflepuff hereby name Harry James Potter and Hermione Jean Potter as my rightful Heirs, and may they show loyalty and perseverance throughout their lives. So mote it be." The light surrounding the pair became brighter, now shining Griffindor and Hufflepuff colors.

"I also think you would be the best Heirs for my house Ravenclaw, because in your tasks, you both showed intelligence and wisdom especially Hermione in the riddle. Rowena Marybelle Ravenclaw, hereby name Harry James Potter and Hermione Jean Potter as my rightful Heirs, and may they show intelligence and wisdom throughout their lives. So mote it be." The light almost came unbearable, now glowing 3 of the 4 founders colors.

"I see you speak parseltongue, one of my talents that i look for in an Heir. That fool Tom Riddle never saw past his greed for power, and never saw what he could actually achieve with it." Salazar spoke in parseltongue to Harry and then carried on. "I, Salazar William Slytherin, hereby name Harry James Potter and Hermione Jean Potter as my rightful Heirs, and may they show cunning and power throughout their lives. So mote it be." The light filled the room, and they were engulfed in it.

Once the light had dimmed, 5 rings appeared on both of the teenagers fingers reforming into one. "Congratulations, Lord and Lady Hogwarts, use your authority and power well." The founders said together before the pair was transported back into the vault.