Harry Potter: A New Player.

Harry sat in the Gryffindor common room, staring at the glowing notification floating in front of him.

[Main Quest Completed: The Founders' Trial]

• Hufflepuff's Chalice ✔

• Ravenclaw's Riddle ✔

• Slytherin's Secrets ✔

• Gryffindor's Valor ✔

Reward Claimed: Legendary Ability – The Founders' Gift

Beneath it, a new window detailed the ability he'd unlocked:

[The Founders' Gift]

You have proven yourself worthy of the legacy of the Four Founders.

• Ability: Founders' Aura – Enhances magical potential and connection to Hogwarts.

• Passive Bonus: +15% boost to House-based skills.

• Unique Perk: Access to the "Chamber of Legacy."

• Cooldown: 24 hours

Harry felt a strange warmth spread through his chest as the knowledge settled in his mind. It was as though the very castle itself was welcoming him into its deepest secrets.

Ron peered over his shoulder. "Blimey, Harry. That sounds… well, ridiculously powerful."

Hermione's eyes were wide with excitement. "This is incredible! The Chamber of Legacy—that must be where the Founders left their most important secrets!"

Harry frowned. "But where is it?"

A soft chime echoed in his mind, and another notification appeared.

[New Quest: The Chamber of Legacy]

• Locate the entrance within Hogwarts (0/1)

• Solve the Founders' final challenge (0/1)

Reward: Ancient Spell Unlock, +500 EXP

Ron groaned. "Another challenge? Haven't we done enough?"

Hermione, already flipping through The Founders' Hidden Trials, muttered, "The answer must be somewhere in here…"

Harry stood up. "I think the castle wants us to find it. Let's start looking."

Clues from the Castle

As they roamed the castle halls, Harry noticed something strange. The portraits whispered more than usual, the staircases shifted in ways he hadn't seen before, and the Hogwarts crest hanging in the Entrance Hall seemed to shimmer when he passed by.

He activated his Observation Skill, hoping to spot something others couldn't.

[Observation Activated]

• The Hogwarts crest reacts to your presence.

• Faint traces of ancient magic detected nearby.

• Possible hidden passage within the Grand Staircase.

"Over here," Harry said, motioning them toward the giant tapestry hanging beside the stairs.

Hermione examined it closely. "It's enchanted," she whispered. "There's an inscription in Latin… Fortitudo, Sapientia, Fidelitas, Astutia—Courage, Wisdom, Loyalty, Cunning."

Ron snorted. "Sounds like the Sorting Hat's catchphrase."

Harry reached out and touched the crest. The tapestry shimmered and reformed into a narrow archway that led to a dark passageway descending deep into the castle.

[Quest Updated: The Chamber of Legacy]

• Locate the entrance within Hogwarts ✔

"Here goes nothing," Harry said, stepping inside.

The Chamber of Legacy

The passage led them down into a vast, candle-lit chamber with towering statues of the Four Founders standing watch over a grand stone dais in the center.

On the dais rested four empty pedestals, each bearing the respective crests of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.

Hermione gasped. "We have to place the relics here."

Harry took out the Gryffindor Codex, Hufflepuff's Chalice, Ravenclaw's Tome, and Slytherin's Dagger, carefully placing each on its respective pedestal.

As soon as the last relic settled into place, the statues came to life, their voices echoing through the chamber.

"You have shown courage, wisdom, loyalty, and cunning… but do you possess the heart to wield our legacy?"

[Final Trial: The Founders' Judgment]

• Prove your worth to the Founders (0/1)

Reward: Ancient Spell Unlock

Harry squared his shoulders. "Alright, what do we have to do?"

The statue of Rowena Ravenclaw spoke first. "Answer this: What is the one thing that even the wisest cannot predict?"

Harry hesitated, his mind racing. He glanced at Hermione, who looked just as unsure.

Then it hit him.

"The future," he said confidently.

The statues nodded in approval.

Next, Helga Hufflepuff spoke. "What is the greatest strength one can possess?"

Ron piped up. "Bravery?"

The statue shook its head.

Hermione stepped forward. "Kindness?"

The statue smiled and nodded.

Salazar Slytherin's voice was the last. "What is the price of power?"

Harry thought of everything he'd been through, the choices he'd made.

"Responsibility," he answered.

The statues glowed brightly, and the room filled with golden light.

[Quest Completed: The Founders' Judgment]

Reward Claimed: Ancient Spell Unlock – Protego Maxima

A book materialized in Harry's hands, filled with intricate diagrams and spell incantations.

Hermione's eyes widened. "Harry, this… this is a legendary defensive spell. Protego Maxima can shield an entire area!"

Ron clapped him on the back. "Mate, you're practically unstoppable now."

Harry smiled but felt the weight of responsibility settle on him. "We should use it wisely."

Returning to the Common Room

Back in the common room, Harry sat down and opened his Skill Menu.

[New Skill Unlocked: Protego Maxima (Lv.1)]

Generates a powerful magical barrier that protects against major threats.

Cooldown: 12 hours.

Looking at his progress, Harry couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. They had solved the Founders' trials, unlocked ancient magic, and proven themselves worthy.

But he also knew that greater challenges lay ahead.

As he closed his eyes, another notification flashed.

[New Main Quest: The Chamber of Secrets]

A dark secret lies hidden within Hogwarts, waiting to be uncovered.

• Investigate the mysterious attacks (0/1)

• Unlock the truth behind the Chamber of Secrets (0/1)

Reward: +500 EXP, Unknown Reward

Harry sighed. "Looks like our next adventure just found us."

Ron groaned. "I was hoping for a break."

Hermione, however, looked thrilled. "Come on, Harry! We've already solved one ancient mystery. What's one more?"

Harry chuckled, feeling more prepared than ever.

"Alright, let's find the Chamber of Secrets."

End of Chapter 13