Harry is considered the key. Either it relates to using his Peverell crest or perhaps it connects back to the battle between Merlin and Morgan with a different being defeating the champions of light/dark magic. I imagine that Lily generally needs him for something. But it is also possible she has general affection for him. It might not have been in her plans to love her child (most likely not part of the plan) but it would be a interesting challenge for the two.

Ya, Horizon be bros with the Prez. But I do wonder if the fact that the USA might of been the ones to execute his parents will come up?

When the world learns that Horizon and the Prez are phone buddies.

The president is on good terms with Horizon, it would be hilarious if Sentinel walks in only to see the two sitting back being like 'whats up.'

Great additions to the tournament. This is such a fun and unique take that should be excellent. It will be interesting to see how dumbles, grindy, voldy and lily will ruin it.

Thank you for your work on this project. The story is entertaining and a fun dive into a what if scenario with a OP protagonist. Mind you the protagonist powers of knowledge seem to jump up and down throughout the story lol. Still, a view of the world in the 40s in this what if scenario is fun.

Yes and no. Its true that if you go off the stories involving the Burning Martian lore it was a psychological deterrent created by the Guardians if I am not mistaken. But many of the original stories had it as a physical, psychological, or a combination of the two. I base most of the lore of this story on the DC animated series and films which for the most part show it primarily as a physical weakness with the fear of the weakness being pronounced. Great question since you are partially right.

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One of the points raised by Lily and being stuck was that she was not able to be with her son. But we also know she was not super fond of James and perhaps was using him just for the bloodline. It is difficult to tell what kind of relation the two could have. I could see Lily wanting to use Harry for her own ends. But perhaps there is still a little maternity instinct there? It is hard to tell, the author has done a good job at making Lily and unknown. Random side thought, if Grindelwald dies. Will the dark choose a new champion in Voldemort or Neville? If Dumbledore dies, will the Light choose Neville or Lily? I worry that one way or another, the choosing of champions will doom Harry. And like with Morgana and Merlin, he will have to act like Mordred and put both down.

I think the author has given us a hint of what Harry could be in the story. The story of Merlin and Morgana ended with both their deaths but now we learned Mordred lived. Perhaps history is repeating itself with Harry being an essential peace of ending this war between light and dark. Something to keep in mind is that both Grindelwald and Dumbledore are bad mouthing Voldemort but I think the old boy might have a few tricks.

Is this Grindelwald in disguise? Is this how he was able to escape and show up behind dumbledore? We know Sirius and him are working together. So why oh why are they going through this charade with Neville?

Lol, I am looking forward to it

Intriguing, a machine wanting purpose is a story we have all heard. Having it forcefully create its purpose is a little unique with your execution. Well done

This is a fascinating story. I love the character you are crafting with Failsafe. How interesting if the robot eventually decides to eliminate batman's opponents because it knows batman won't do what needs to be done, and in a twist also keeps its creator safe from crossing the line?

Jim is short for James, I probably should just change it to his nickname to prevent confusion.

Secret twist! lol