Summoned Shadows

    By Storybird

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    12 Aug, 2023

    Itachi Uchiha was the newest student at Hogwarts and had already captured the attention of many, especially Luna Lovegood. For Luna, there was something different about Itachi, something that intrigued her.

    Luna wasn't the only one who found Itachi intriguing. The entire Hogwarts was abuzz with whispers about Itachi's unique abilities, abilities that seemed to defy the magic they were familiar with.

    The intrigue grew when one day during their Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Itachi showcased one of his mysterious abilities while being taught to cast patronus.

    Instead of a patronus taking the form of an animal, Itachi summoned a terrifying creature. It had eight coffin-shaped wings, held a sword, and exuded an ominous aura of death.

    Itachi explained that Thanatos was not a creature, but a Persona, a manifestation of a person's inner self. He further revealed that Thanatos was the God of Death from the realm within the heart.

    Professor Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, asked if Itachi possessed more of these Personas. Itachi with a nod, summoned another entity, this one named Arsène.

    Ron questioned whether Itachi could really summon Gods and demons, to which Itachi replied that Personas could take different forms based on the summoner's innermost feelings and desires.

    Fascinated, Luna decided to delve deeper into the concept of Personas. She spent hours poring over books in the Hogwarts library, hoping to understand more about this new form of 'magic'.

    Luna's research yielded little information. The concept of Personas seemed alien to the wizarding world as they knew it. The only one who could provide any information was Itachi himself.

    Luna approached Itachi, asking him to explain more about his unique skill. Itachi, seeing Luna's curiosity, agreed to share his knowledge. He told her about the sea of souls and how it crafted Personas.

    Luna was fascinated. It was a whole new world she never knew existed. She wondered if she too could summon a Persona. The potential of harnessing inner strengths intrigued her.

    Under Itachi's guidance, Luna delved deeper into understanding Personas. She learned about the Velvet Room, a place between dreams and reality which served as the gateway to the heart's realm.

    Luna found herself intrigued, not just by the concept of Personas, but also by Itachi himself. His knowledge, his strength, and his calm demeanor had her captivated.

    Word of Luna's newfound interest in Personas spread through Hogwarts. Some were skeptical about it, considering it another one of Luna's 'strange' interests. Others, however, were intrigued as well.

    One day, Luna asked Itachi a question that he hadn't expected. Whether she too could summon a Persona. Itachi was surprised but agreed to help her explore this possibility.

    Itachi explained to Luna that summoning a Persona required one to face their "shadow", an embodiment of their suppressed desires and emotions. It wasn't an easy task, but Luna was determined.

    Luna embarked on a journey into her own heart, confronting her deepest fears and desires. It was a challenging process, but Luna was strong. She drew strength from Itachi's guidance.

    After days of inner exploration, Luna finally succeeded. She summoned her own Persona. It was a beautiful creature, a spectral rabbit that mirrored Luna's own gentle and curious nature.

    Luna was overjoyed. Having her own Persona felt liberating, like a newfound power. Itachi was proud of her, he knew summoning a Persona was no small feat.

    Luna's achievement changed the way Hogwarts saw Personas. They were no longer an alien concept but a manifestation of one's inner self, a power they could all potentially possess.

    Luna and Itachi had unknowingly started a new wave of learning at Hogwarts. Persona, a concept alien to the wizarding world, was now its newest fascination.

    In the end, Luna's fascination with Personas was not just about exploring a new form of magic. It was about delving into one's self, confronting one's fears, and manifesting strength from within.

    Luna's journey tapped a new realm of possibilities at Hogwarts. It depicted that magic was not just about casting spells, but also about understanding oneself and harnessing the power within.

    Luna Lovegood, the girl who was often considered odd, had opened the doors to a new form of magic, a magic that stemmed from within. It truly was, a 'magic' like no other.