Don't Panic: A Wizard's Guide to Westeros (HP × ASOIAF)

Chapter Notes: We're finishing the set-up in this chapter and sending them off to explore Westeros. Much later in the story they'll settle down, (not telling you where just yet), but for now, enjoy their meandering journey and adventures. Suggestions for Dobby related antics are always welcome.

Chapter Synopsis: Our intrepid duo gets a history lesson. Harry's not surprised to learn there's a clearly magical enemy he'll have to deal with down the road. The duo also gets tasked with a crucial quest for the Thenns. Possibly even the basis upon which Harry will start his new kingdom (but you didn't hear it from me). Ultimately, they finish fixing the village, set the elves up, and head off towards the Wall. 

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... "If you want to go exploring the world, we may be able to help beyond pure travel for travel's sake." 

 "Torvald and some of the others have spoken of the tribe's hunt for safer lands, and especially warmer lands, but they have some sort of trouble with a wall, and the people further south." 

"Maybe we can find a place suitable for all of us to settle. Ourselves, the Thenns, and the elves" 

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Chapter 5: Westeros History - The Thennish Perspective 

Later in the day, upon receiving an invitation from a messenger, Harry and Sirius made their way through the village to meet with the Thenn Elders. Harry had asked for some time to share their plans, but more importantly, to get a deeper understanding of the history of this world, hoping it would help in planning their travel. 

Harry and Sirius were guided into the main wooden hall of the village. Harry marvelled at the craftsmanship of the hall, noting that in the daylight he could see every surface was carved with intricate patterns and reliefs.  

As had been the case when Harry first arrived, the elders were gathered around a small fire pit at the end of the hall. The low flames cast a comfortable warmth in the area, something both Harry and the wizened looking elders seemed to appreciate. Sigvald and Torvald, the Magnar and his son sat among the elders as well, distinct in their more youthful warrior physiques compared to the elders around them, though all shared similarly friendly expressions. 

"Please come, join us," Sigvald gestured to an open place for them to sit at the fire "I hear you've come to share your plans with us, and maybe hear some of our histories. We, of course, are always happy to share the history of our people" 

"Thank you Magnar," Harry said as he took a seat, "I am also interested in understanding why the Thenns are on the hunt for a new place to settle; assuming Sirius has actually understood your intentions correctly."  

Harry wasn't necessarily surprised they would be looking for somewhere new. After all, the land here was definitely cold, and not the easiest place to live. However, the settlement itself sat within a slightly warmer valley, nicely sheltered from the harsh winds, and helped immensely by the ancient wards. He wouldn't be surprised if there was more to their desire to leave 

The answer came pretty quickly, and left Harry a bit shocked. "White Walkers, and the Long Night".  

Harry sighed. He wasn't surprised per-se, this fit comfortably in his usual pattern of finding new and unlikely foes around every corner. But it would have been nice to land in a completely peaceful place instead. 

The Elders spoke of the Long Night, an ancient winter that had once enveloped the world in darkness. The White Walkers had nearly wiped out all life before a great alliance of the First Men and the Children of the Forest managed to drive them back.