Gilderoy Lockhart stood in his dimly lit office, the weight of the moment pressing down on him. The Chamber of Secrets was not some idle mystery, nor was it simply a trial for Hogwarts students to overcome. There was real power hidden in its depths, and Gilderoy intended to be ready when it emerged. His own projection, while formidable, wasn't enough to guarantee victory.Right now , he doesn't have enough magical energy to project truly terrifying things. He needed something extraordinary—something of such power that it would render any threat useless.
And there was only one thing he could think of that matched that description: Medusa's head.
In the story of Clash of the Titans, Medusa's petrifying gaze had turned many heroes into stone, and her severed head held enough power to slay the most fearsome creatures—including the Kraken. It was the only weapon that could stop an unstoppable force, and Gilderoy needed it. However, acquiring it would be no easy task. Fortunately, the hero Perseus was fated to obtain the head, and Gilderoy had no intention of challenging that destiny. Instead, he planned to intervene, letting Perseus do the hard work while he took the reward.
But there was more to the plan than simply waiting for Perseus to kill Medusa. Gilderoy needed to ensure Perseus would be in his debt, and that meant altering key moments in his life. The Kaleidoscope magic he wielded had given him the ability to cross dimensions, and it was time to use it again. Tonight, he would visit the world of ancient Greece, where gods and monsters roamed freely, and strike a deal with the son of Zeus himself.
He began the incantation,while holding sword purseus used in 'Clash of the Titan'. The familiar hum of magic vibrating through the air around him. The room shimmered as reality bent to his will, colors blurring and twisting until the walls of his office disappeared entirely. The swirling vortex of magic grew stronger, and with a final pulse of energy, Gilderoy was pulled across time and space, vanishing from Hogwarts.
The world solidified around Gilderoy, and he found himself standing on a rugged cliffside overlooking the city of Argos. The sea stretched out before him, its waves crashing violently against the rocky shore. The skies above were stormy, the gods' displeasure evident in the ominous clouds that loomed over the land. Gilderoy knew the story well—this was a city on the brink of destruction.
The Kraken, the monstrous creature sent by the gods, was fated to rise from the ocean and destroy Argos unless Princess Andromeda was sacrificed. But Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, would eventually rise to the challenge, slaying the Kraken with the severed head of Medusa. That moment was still far off, but Gilderoy's role in this story would begin now, at the turning point that sent Perseus on his quest.
He turned away from the sea and began his descent toward the village below, his eyes scanning the horizon for signs of Perseus. The hero had lived a simple life as a fisherman, raised by his foster parents, Spyros and Marmara. But tragedy was about to strike, and Gilderoy intended to intervene before fate took its toll.
The village was quiet when he arrived, the people huddled in their homes, fearful of the gods' wrath. Gilderoy moved swiftly through the streets, searching for the small house where Perseus's family lived. He knew that soon, the gods would unleash their fury, and Spyros and Marmara would be caught in the crossfire, their lives taken by a freak accident at sea.
But Gilderoy had other plans.
As Gilderoy approached the shore, he could see Perseus and his foster family on their small fishing boat, unaware of the danger that was about to befall them. The wind had picked up, and the waves were growing stronger, crashing against the side of the boat with increasing force. The storm was unnatural, a sign of the gods' displeasure, and it would soon drag them beneath the waves.
Gilderoy acted quickly. With a flick of his wand, he cast a powerful shield charm over the boat, protecting it from the worst of the storm. The wind howled around them, but the boat remained steady, the magical barrier holding firm. Spyros and Marmara looked around in confusion, their eyes wide with fear, but Perseus's gaze was fixed on the shoreline, where Gilderoy now stood, his wand raised.
"Who are you?" Perseus shouted, his voice barely audible over the roar of the storm.
Gilderoy smiled and motioned for them to bring the boat ashore. The storm continued to rage, but the barrier held, allowing Perseus to row the boat to safety. When they finally reached the shore, Perseus jumped out, his expression a mix of confusion and anger.
"You saved us," Perseus said, his tone cautious. "But why?"
Gilderoy stepped forward, his expression calm and measured. "Because I know who you are, Perseus. You are destined for greatness, and I could not let your family die before you have fulfilled your purpose."
Perseus's eyes narrowed. "What do you know about me?"
Gilderoy said,"I know that the gods have set in motion a series of events that will lead you to your true destiny."
Spyros and Marmara, still shaken from the storm, stepped forward. "Who is this man, Perseus?" Spyros asked, his voice trembling.
Perseus looked at Gilderoy, unsure of what to say. Finally, he shook his head. "I don't know. But he saved us."
Gilderoy bowed slightly. "You owe me nothing—for now. But when the time comes, Perseus, remember that I helped you. Remember that I saved your family."
Perseus nodded slowly, still wary of the stranger before him. But he could not deny that Gilderoy had saved them, and for that, he was grateful
A few days later, the events of Argos's impending doom unfolded as they were destined to. The Kraken, a monstrous creation of the gods, was poised to destroy the city unless Andromeda was sacrificed. Perseus, now aware of his divine heritage, was thrust into the center of the conflict. He was reluctant at first, but as the weight of his responsibility grew, he accepted his fate. The only way to kill the Kraken, he was told, was to use the head of Medusa, whose petrifying gaze could turn even the most powerful creature into stone.
Gilderoy watched from a distance as Perseus prepared for his quest. The hero would face many dangers along the way, but Gilderoy knew Perseus would succeed—he had no choice. The gods themselves were watching, ensuring that the events unfolded as they had planned. But Gilderoy's interest lay not in the gods' plan, but in the moment after the Kraken's defeat. He needed Medusa's head, and when Perseus had finished with it, Gilderoy would be there to claim it.