The First Gym Leaders
The tension from the previous day still lingered in Harry's mind, but he found solace in the quiet of Number 12, Grimmauld Place. The Bewitched Region was his escape, his project, and today, he decided to focus on one of its most essential elements: the Gym Leaders.
Gym Leaders weren't just obstacles for Trainers—they were the heart of each region, each one unique, with their own personality, specialty, and story. Harry wanted his Gym Leaders to mean something, to reflect the people who had shaped his life.
He sat at the table, pulling out his notebook and flipping to a blank page. "Let's start with the ones who inspired me the most," he muttered, picking up his quill.
Syrus: The Psychic-Type Gym Leader
The first name Harry wrote was Syrus, a Psychic-type Gym Leader inspired by Sirius Black. Harry couldn't think of Sirius without a pang of longing, but he wanted to honor him in this world.
Name: Syrus.
Appearance: Syrus had long, flowing black hair streaked with silver and sharp, piercing gray eyes. He wore an elegant, dark purple coat adorned with swirling silver patterns, reminiscent of constellations.
Personality: Syrus was confident, enigmatic, and fiercely loyal to his Pokémon and friends. His humor masked a deep well of wisdom.
Gym: Syrus's Gym was set in an observatory, with telescopes pointed at a starlit sky. Trainers had to navigate a maze of shifting platforms that mimicked constellations to reach him.
Badge: The Stargaze Badge, a silver star with a glowing purple core.
Harry smiled as he sketched the badge. "That's Sirius," he said softly.
Primrose: The Fairy-Type Gym Leader
Next, Harry thought of the women who had given him the warmth of a family he never thought he'd have. Molly Weasley and his mother, Lily, came to mind immediately. Together, they inspired Primrose, a Fairy-type Gym Leader.
Name: Primrose.
Appearance: Primrose had wavy, shoulder-length hair that blended the vibrant red of Molly's locks with Lily's auburn hue. Her eyes were bright green, and her warm smile made everyone feel welcome. She wore a floral dress with pastel pink and gold accents, exuding a nurturing energy.
Personality: Primrose was kind, protective, and full of quiet strength. She treated every battle as a chance to teach her challengers something valuable.
Gym: Primrose's Gym was a lush, enchanted garden, filled with blooming flowers and glowing, fluttering lights. Trainers navigated a series of gentle puzzles to find her among the blossoms.
Badge: The Petal Charm Badge, shaped like a blooming flower with shimmering pink petals.
Harry smiled wistfully as he wrote her description. "They would've loved her," he murmured.
Jimmathy: The Fighting-Type Gym Leader
The third Gym Leader came to Harry almost immediately. He thought of his father, James Potter—brave, energetic, and always up for a challenge. Jimmathy, the Fighting-type Gym Leader, was born from that memory.
Name: Jimmathy.
Appearance: Jimmathy had messy black hair and a tall, athletic build. He wore a red and gold sleeveless jacket, his arms crisscrossed with faint scars from years of battling. His confident grin was infectious.
Personality: Jimmathy was bold and competitive, with a strong sense of justice. He encouraged challengers to give it their all, believing every battle was a chance to grow stronger.
Gym: His Gym resembled a grand dojo, filled with sparring Pokémon and punching bags. Trainers faced strength challenges to prove their readiness before battling him.Badge: The Iron Will Badge, a simple, bold design of a clenched fist in silver.
Harry laughed softly as he imagined Jimmathy's playful grin. "That's definitely Dad."
Faolan: The Dark-Type Gym Leader
The last Gym Leader Harry could think of for now was Faolan, inspired by Remus Lupin. Thinking of Lupin always brought mixed emotions, but Harry wanted this character to reflect the strength and wisdom his former teacher had shown.
Name: Faolan (from the Irish word for "little wolf").
Appearance: Faolan had sandy brown hair with streaks of gray and tired but kind eyes. He wore a long, dark cloak with intricate patterns resembling the phases of the moon.
Personality: Faolan was calm, introspective, and patient. He believed in facing darkness head-on and using it as a source of strength.
Gym: His Gym was located in a shadowy forest, with paths that shifted in the dim light. Trainers had to solve riddles and face illusions to find him.
Badge: The Moonshadow Badge, shaped like a crescent moon with a dark, shimmering surface.
Harry paused, staring at the page. "Faolan," he whispered. "You'd like him, wouldn't you?"
The Fourth Marauder
For a fleeting moment, Harry thought about adding the fourth and final Marauder. Peter Pettigrew.
But the thought turned his stomach. The betrayal, the cowardice, the lives lost because of him—it was too much.
"No," Harry said firmly, setting down his quill. "He doesn't deserve a place here."
He stared at the page for a long moment before turning to a fresh one, pushing the thought of Pettigrew out of his mind entirely.
The First Four
Harry leaned back in his chair, studying the descriptions he had written. He still had four more Gym Leaders to create, but for now, these four felt right—personal, meaningful, and reflective of the people who had shaped his life.
Syrus, Primrose, Jimmathy, and Faolan.
"Maybe it's not just my region," Harry murmured to himself. "Maybe it's a way to keep them with me."
As he closed his notebook for the day, a sense of peace settled over him. The Bewitched Region was taking shape, one piece at a time, and with it, Harry was building something that felt truly his.