"The Founders' Legacy" - The Stone of Unity (Book 1)

The origins of Hogwarts trace back to a time of both ambition and unity when four of the greatest witches and wizards of their age-Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin-came together with a shared dream. Their vision was to create a magical sanctuary where young witches and wizards could learn, grow, and thrive away from the dangers and prejudices of the outside world. For a time, their partnership flourished, built on mutual respect and the desire to shape the future of the wizarding world. Each founder brought unique values: bravery, loyalty, wisdom, and ambition, which they instilled into the school's very foundations.

But as the years passed, cracks began to form in their relationships. Ideological differences about whom the school should admit and how magic should be taught sparked tensions, and once-close friendships started to unravel. While Helga sought to keep the peace and Rowena struggled with personal trials of her own, Salazar's mistrust of non-pureblood wizards deepened, driving a wedge between him and Godric, who championed inclusivity and fairness.

As loyalties were tested and secrets festered, an act of dark betrayal loomed on the horizon-one that would threaten not only their fragile alliance but the very future of Hogwarts itself. In the shadow of growing discord, the founders faced their greatest challenge: could their dream survive the weight of their differences, or would it be torn apart, leaving behind only a legacy of division and strife?