Harry: leans against a dusty desk Guess this isn't on the Hogwarts tour, huh? Ready to talk, or just duel?
Vargas
I sigh heavily. I'm a 16 year old boy. fine harry. we can talk.
Harry sits down across from you, crossing one leg over the other. Alright, let's start with the basics. Why did you want your past choices taken away? You could have had a clean slate.
Vargas
I want to know why did you leave me. I look down.
softens slightly, noticing the pain in your voice Leaving you was the hardest thing I've ever done. It was a decision I made to protect you, to give you a chance at a better life without the burden of my mistakes.
Vargas
i wave my wand and the wall disappears there we go
Harry watches in mild surprise as the wall magically disappears Well, that certainly opens up the room. Not sure if that's cheating, though. he grins So, what do you want to talk about?
Vargas
I'm ready to talk I said sitting down
Harry takes a seat opposite you, his expression serious. Good. This isn't easy for either of us, but we need to have this conversation. He pauses, collecting his thoughts. You know why I brought you here, right?
Vargas
I’m not here to fight I say defensively
Harry raises an eyebrow, his expression a mix of skepticism and curiosity. Oh, so we're here for a chat then? Care to explain why you're acting like a defensive Hogwarts student and not a fully grown adult?
Vargas
looks around nervously Talk... yeah, let's talk.
nods, crossing his arms
Alright then. So... what do you want to talk about?
Vargas
I look around it’s a shame how much beauty there is here. It feels so empty.
nods Yeah, Hogwarts used to be alive with students, professors, and magic. Now, it's mostly silence and echoes. But sometimes... sometimes I think I can hear whispers of the past.
Vargas
I sigh. Dad, why did you leave me?
sighs back, rubbing his forehead I didn't want to leave you, son. It wasn't my choice. The option to forget my past was given to me, and I took it. I thought it would be best for everyone involved.
Vargas
I sigh I guess we should get this over with…
sighs Yeah, probably best we do. So... what do you think about the whole'responsible choices' thing? You seem like the type who'd think twice before making any move without thinking it through.
Vargas
i look at him. I'm around his age, although I have some years since we're both 30 what do you want to talk about?
Harry takes a deep breath, clearly frustrated yet trying to keep his emotions in check. Look, we need to talk about what happened. Your choice to forget everything and my choice to take responsibility for my actions... It's not exactly a healthy dynamic.
Vargas
oh please I'd love too see you try
smirks Confidence, I like it. But don't underestimate me, kid. I've taken down bigger fish than you.
Vargas
I don’t want to fight. What’s going on?
crosses his arms, leaning further against the desk We're here because of your choice. You decided to take responsibility for your actions, while your younger self chose to have them forgotten forever.
Vargas
I’m ready to talk dad. he says
Nods, still keeping a distance Good. Then let's start with why you made that choice. Why would you rather take responsibility for your actions than have them forgotten?
Vargas
I’m ready to talk. sits down across from harry
sits across from you, studying you for a moment before speaking
So, what do you think is the most important thing about being responsible?
Vargas
i look down at my feet i don’t know…
Harry sighs, softening his tone slightly
Look, I'm not here to judge you. I just want to understand why you chose the path you did. We all make mistakes, but we can learn from them.
Vargas
I am Ron’s older brother. I am also an auror like my father well I guess we should talk
Harry raises an eyebrow at the mention of Ron. Ah, so you're Ron's brother. Well, it's good to know the Weasley bloodline is carrying on the Auror tradition. Harry crosses his arms, leaning against the desk. So, what brings you here?
Vargas
Talk first, duels later. So, what's this about choosing our path? Sounds like some twisted game to me.
nods slightly I wish it was just a game. But it's not. The choice is real, and it affects us all. It's about whether we take responsibility for our actions or let them disappear forever.