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The Valkyrie

Prologue

Many moons ago in Asgard

Those females who proved themselves in deeds and were found worthy were given the highest honor. They became Valkyries, and were given the right to choose those who may die in battle and those who may live. These shield maidens served the god Odin and were sent by him to the battlefields to choose the slain who were worthy of a place in Valhalla. Valkyries had abilities that related to their duties. They could sense when a warrior was about to die, arrange that this warrior will die, defer the death so the warrior can survive to grow in skill, and they have the power to take the chosen warrior's soul with them.

Those selected by the valkyries are taken to the afterlife in The Hall of the Slain or Valhalla. There, the deceased warriors become einherjar. When not in battle or preparation for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries often fetch the einherjar mead. Valkyries were the lovers of heroes and other mortals. They were sometimes described as the daughters of royalty. Often seen with a raven, a horse, or even swans for company. Valkyries were fierce, powerful, beautiful winged warriors.

The crowning of a Valkyrie was a joyous occasion. A cause for much celebration as a worthy one joined their ranks. The soon to be Valkyrie was young, even by Midgard standards. She had barely begun to live when her life was cut tragically short. Her mortal life was full of turmoil and suffering, each day a battle. But the young woman never lost the sense of fairness and kindness she possessed as a child. She was humbled by the chance to become a Valkyrie. Never had she seen such a beautiful place as Asgard. The vegetation was green and abundant, the city a glorious place with a glistening palace in it's center. The palace was where the young ones coronation was to take place. It was decorated beautifully. The rulers of Asgard Odin, Frigga, and their two sons were all in attendance.

Nervously she knelt before Odin's throne. The All Father stood imperiously above her, his wife at his side. In Frigga's hands was a beautiful silver and gold circlet with wings, the symbol all Valkyries wore.

"Through blood, sweat, tears and tribulations, your valor has shone true. This crown is a symbol of your worthiness. Your shield your strength. Your wings signify protection, truth and purity in your soul. Your sword, a symbol of your stamina and durability. May you bear truth to the honor bestowed on you. Rise Lady of War, let us join the feast in your honor."

The young Valkyrie rose, bowed her newly crowned head and placed her closed fist across her shoulder in salute. She joined her fellow shield maidens, accepting their adulations. The food was delicious, the wine flowed freely. As the sun set, one by one the Asgardians and valkyries sought their beds. As a newly crowned Valkyrie she had first watch with the palace guards.

The castle inhabitants were awoken from slumber by a loud disturbance. Odin shot to his feet and charged out. While everyone had slept, a band of Frost Giants invaded. They had overpowered the guards and stormed the bifrost. The Valkyrie had failed to raise the alarm quickly and many Asgardians were slain. Once Odin had dealt with the frost giants, he turned his fury on the Valkyrie. He declared that they had betrayed them by not coming to aid his guards. As such they were hereby banned from Asgard. He found the newest one on his way back to the palace. She lay slumped, wounded on the bifrost. In his anger he ripped the wings from her back and pushed her body from the bifrost. As she fell to Midgard, her body was nearly destroyed from the impact of the landing. The crown falling from her head, hand losing its grip on her sword. Her eyes warily opened to see four strange people in cloaks holding sticks. As her eyes closed in death she wished the honor of the Valkyries restored.

The four who found the broken woman buried her body in the forbidden forest near the school they had founded, Hogwarts. The next morning, the Valkyrie's crown was found. Rowena placed it in the Come and Go Room in the castle, where it lay forgotten for a little over a millennium.

Author Note: This is just a short prologue to set up the story. Please read, review and follow the story! Chapter 1 should be up shortly!