HARRY POTTER :A New Player

The morning sun streamed through the tall windows of the Gryffindor dormitory as Harry stretched and yawned. The dorm was alive with the sounds of his housemates getting ready for another day at Hogwarts, and a familiar ping greeted him.

[Daily Quest: A Day at Hogwarts]

• Attend at least one class (0/1)

• Interact with 3 classmates (0/3)

• Avoid trouble (0/1)

Reward: +10 EXP, Reputation Boost (Gryffindor)

Harry grinned. He was getting used to the constant influx of quests and notifications. Glancing at his schedule, he saw today's lessons included Defense Against the Dark Arts and Herbology—two subjects he was particularly excited about.

"Come on, mate," Ron called, already dressed and adjusting his robes. "You don't want to be late for breakfast. Hermione's been talking about some ancient wizarding relics all morning."

"Ancient relics?" Harry asked, his curiosity piqued as he quickly got dressed.

"Yeah, something about the Founders hiding objects around the school," Ron replied, leading him down the spiral staircase into the bustling Gryffindor common room.

[Quest Progress: Uncover the Founders' Secrets]

• Investigate rumors of the Founders' relics (0/1)

Breakfast and Clues

The Great Hall was filled with the clinking of silverware and chatter of excited students. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione sat down, she wasted no time diving into her theories.

"I was reading Hogwarts: A History last night," she began, buttering a slice of toast, "and I found references to the Founders' hidden relics—artifacts that are said to hold great power. They might even be enchanted with ancient magic."

Harry raised an eyebrow. "You think they're still around?"

Hermione nodded eagerly. "Definitely. The book mentions that each relic was hidden somewhere within Hogwarts, but the exact locations were never recorded."

A notification popped up.

[Side Quest Unlocked: The Relics of the Founders]

• Discover at least one Founder's relic (0/1)

• Gain knowledge from a knowledgeable source (0/1)

Reward: +50 EXP, Rare Item

Harry's heart raced. If these relics were real, they could help him in ways he hadn't imagined.

"We should start looking," he said. "Maybe the library has something more specific?"

Ron groaned. "Library? We haven't even had breakfast yet!"

Hermione rolled her eyes but seemed satisfied with Harry's response.

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Professor Quirrell stood at the front of the classroom, his nervous stuttering making the lesson somewhat difficult to follow. Harry eyed him curiously, remembering Hagrid's words about Quirrell being "a bit soft."

[Observation Activated]

• Professor Quirrell: High levels of nervousness detected.

• Unknown magical interference present.

Harry frowned. Unknown magical interference? That was something worth looking into.

As the class progressed, they were tasked with practicing simple disarming spells. Hermione managed a perfect demonstration, while Ron struggled to aim properly.

When it was Harry's turn, he pointed his wand at the dummy and took a deep breath. "Expelliarmus!"

A weak flash of red light fizzled from his wand, barely nudging the practice target.

[Skill Created: Disarming Charm (Lv.1)]

Your ability to disarm opponents improves with practice.

+5% effectiveness against weaker enemies.

"Well done, Mr. Potter," Quirrell said with a weak smile, though his eyes flickered with something unreadable.

As class ended, Harry whispered to Ron, "There's something off about him."

Ron shrugged. "He's just nervous, isn't he?"

Harry wasn't so sure.

Exploring Hogwarts

Later that afternoon, Harry, Ron, and Hermione ventured through the castle's winding corridors, determined to learn more about the Founders' relics. The towering stone walls were lined with ancient portraits and suits of armor, all watching their every move.

"According to Hogwarts: A History," Hermione said, leading the way, "Gryffindor's relic was said to be hidden near the great lion tapestry."

They turned a corner and found the tapestry in question—an enormous crimson and gold cloth depicting a roaring lion surrounded by swords and shields.

[Observation Activated]

• Hidden compartment detected.

• Requires Investigation Skill Lv. 2 to unlock.

"There's something behind here," Harry said, running his fingers along the edges of the tapestry.

Hermione's eyes widened. "How do you know?"

"Call it a hunch," Harry said, not wanting to explain the system notifications. He focused harder, willing his Observation skill to improve.

[Skill Leveled Up: Observation (Lv.3)]

Your perception has improved, allowing you to notice more hidden details.

Harry's hands found a loose stone behind the tapestry, and with a small push, it shifted, revealing a hidden alcove.

Inside, an old leather-bound book lay resting on a stone pedestal. Its cover bore the crest of Gryffindor, and Harry's heartbeat quickened.

[Item Found: The Gryffindor Codex]

A book filled with forgotten knowledge about the house of Gryffindor and its legendary founder.

Hermione practically vibrated with excitement. "This is incredible! We need to take it to the common room and study it."

Ron scratched his head. "Are you sure we should be messing with this? What if it's cursed or something?"

Harry hesitated. A new notification popped up.

[Quest Completed: Discover a Founder's Relic]

Reward: +50 EXP, Unlock Gryffindor House Ability

Feeling a surge of warmth, Harry opened his skill menu and noticed a new entry.

[Skill Unlocked: Lion's Courage (Lv.1)]

When faced with danger, your resilience increases temporarily.

+5% resistance to fear-based effects.

"This could be useful," Harry murmured, tucking the book carefully into his bag. "Let's head back before Filch finds us."

Encounter in the Corridor

On their way back to Gryffindor Tower, they rounded a corner and nearly bumped into none other than Draco Malfoy and his cronies.

"What's that you've got there, Potter?" Malfoy sneered, eyes darting toward the bulging book in Harry's bag.

Harry's grip tightened. "None of your business, Malfoy."

[Skill Check: Charisma - SUCCESS]

Malfoy hesitates but lets it go, assuming it's just a textbook.

"Tch, whatever," Malfoy muttered, sauntering off with Crabbe and Goyle trailing behind him.

Ron let out a relieved sigh. "Nice one, Harry."

A Night of Discoveries

Back in the common room, Hermione wasted no time flipping through the Gryffindor Codex. The book detailed various enchantments the house founder had left behind, including hidden defense mechanisms within the castle.

Harry leaned back, feeling satisfied.

His game system was helping him uncover things no ordinary student would have found, and he was beginning to realize just how powerful this new reality could be.

As he lay in bed that night, his interface flickered one last time.

[New Main Quest: The Founders' Trial]

You have discovered one relic, but three more remain. Can you unlock the true power of the Four Founders?

• Locate Hufflepuff's Chalice (0/1)

• Uncover Slytherin's Secrets (0/1)

• Solve Ravenclaw's Riddle (0/1)

Reward: +200 EXP, Unique Ability Unlock

Harry smirked. The game had just gotten a lot more interesting.