Harry Potter: Magic and Guns

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"Is the world really like this?"

After reading through the thick stack of reports, Harry's understanding of the world deepened.

The Muggle world and the magical world are fundamentally different realms, not just because of the presence or absence of magic, but because of the stark contrast between the Muggle nations and the magical ones.

The documents Grindelwald had shown Harry didn't just cover Sirius's incident. The majority of the information detailed the American Magical Congress, given that it was the location of the event, and Harry had never encountered anything from that place before. Grindelwald had planned this carefully.

This is a parallel Earth created by J.K. Rowling, but with some variations in the distribution of Muggle nations. Harry had seen world maps before; after all, he had received six full years of elite education—nothing like the careless, fun-based education. He paid attention in geography class.

Because the Soviet Union never collapsed, and due to the presence of magical power, there was a massive iron turtle sitting above the European continent. This giant turtle spanned the entire Eurasian continent, covering the land to the west of the Yenisei River and the Altai Mountains. Another huge chunk of land, divided by the Mongolian Plateau, extended from the Tien Shan Mountains in the west to the Indo-China region in the south. The plateau and mountains formed a vast "Central Plain" in the Asian tectonic plate—these were the two largest color blocks on the world map.

In North America, Canada no longer existed. The United States, with its 19.24 million square kilometers of territory, ranked third in the world. However, most of its major cities were concentrated in the central and western parts of the country. The area east of the Rocky Mountains was relatively underdeveloped. Racial tensions were particularly sharp in that country. The eastern part of North America was primarily home to indigenous peoples such as the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. The scalp bounty act had not progressed smoothly. Although the bounty starting at $50 was tempting, the one who enacted the law, James Madison, was skinned and hanged in front of the Capitol just three days after his announcement. The brutal massacre was quickly interrupted before it officially began, leaving racial tensions at their peak.

This was the general layout of Muggle countries, but in the magical world, the situation was not as straightforward, especially in the Americas.

The continent was divided into three parts, with only three magical countries. The American Magical Congress occupied the central and western parts of North America. The eastern part had a magical country called Mayapan. These two magical nations represented European exiles and settlers' invading forces and the native forces of North America. In South America, magic from both the Old World and native magic of the Americas had merged. The world-renowned Castro-Bosher School of Magic was a product of this fusion.

This magical school had existed for a thousand years, nearly the same age as Hogwarts, but its name was derived from Portuguese. What it was originally called might be found in the dusty school archives. Castro-Bosher and Hogwarts communicated with each other and welcomed international students and exchange programs.

Sirius's incident had nothing to do with South America, but for some reason, he found himself in North America, caught in a conflict between the American Magical Congress and Mayapan.

Due to historical legacies, tensions between Mayapan and the American Magical Congress had always been high. As victims, the Native American wizards had lost two-thirds of their homeland and held intense hatred for the invaders. Unlike the South American natives, led by the Incas, who had been more open to foreign magic, the Native American wizards were staunch "conservatives" and resisted foreign magical culture, viewing it as a "pollution." They could be considered extremists within the magical factions.

However, because of the invasion, their once loosely connected tribal communities were forced to unite for survival. The Maya and Aztec peoples, who inherited the knowledge and legacy of the Olmec civilization, found real unity for the first time. Though they developed in different directions, their core knowledge was interconnected.

The magic of the once "tribal" magical civilization experienced a technological leap due to the fusion of these two magical branches, embarking on a special path of magical development. This change allowed them to create a unique form of magic that kept pace with the world's rapid development.

At first, Mayapan had been nearly wiped out by the American Magical Congress, but thankfully, mixed-blood allies from South America came to their aid. The international wizarding community exerted pressure on the situation, deeming the attempted genocide too sensitive. Mayapan survived its darkest period, and as Maya and Aztec wizards merged their shared magical heritage, they updated and purified the ancient Olmec magic. They eliminated the outdated and unnecessary elements, completing the final refining and purification process.

This was the only magical faction in the world to adopt a "retro" approach. While ancient magic was not as refined as modern magic, it had its unique advantages, especially in combat. Some of the more crude magic forms were not as useful against the Abyss, but they worked wonders in wizard duels.

In this world, most wizards didn't face shortages of magic power. Wizards had a great surplus of magical energy at their disposal. The ancient magic, though more taxing than modern magic, still remained within the wizard's ability to manage. They weakened their endurance in prolonged battles but focused all their resources on damage and explosive power.

The Muggle world might be relatively peaceful, but in the wizarding world, the conflict between the East and West of North America was particularly intense. Hundreds of clashes occurred each year, making the region resemble a magical version of Syria. These skirmishes took place along the complex terrain of the Rocky Mountains. What they fought over were the magical relics left behind by ancient wizards.

The wizards of Mayapan truly embodied the concept of "technological progress through archaeology." Every time they unearthed a new, powerful piece of ancient magic, they rapidly modernized it, enhancing their own strength. The treasures left behind by the once flourishing Olmec magical civilization were far from insignificant.

Although these ancient magics were viewed as outdated rubbish by wizards from other factions, offering little value beyond nostalgia, one person's trash is another person's treasure. As an enemy force, the American Magical Congress would never allow this despised enemy to grow stronger.

Mayapan's goal wasn't just to excavate relics; they sought to drive out the invaders who had stolen their ancestors' lands and make the magic inherited from the Olmec civilization one of the brightest stars in modern magical culture.

Two months ago, due to Muggle tunnel construction, a deeply hidden ancient magical relic site was disturbed. The magical energy within it had not been destroyed by time; in fact, it was preserved remarkably well. This incident resulted in the deaths of over 130 Muggles.

After the event, the first to rush into the site weren't Mayapan or American Magical Congress personnel, but the many relic hunters from across North America. These individuals, coming from all parts of the world, were drawn here by the promise of treasure. North America was a wild land, and compared to other regions, it had the largest concentration of ancient relics. The long-standing conflict between Mayapan and the American Magical Congress had left the wizards there little time to explore these lands.

Treasure was everywhere, and so were gold-filled pits. These treasure hunters didn't care who won or lost, or who was righteous or evil. They simply dug up the relics, found the magic, and took it to Mayapan to strike it rich. The wizards of Mayapan understood that making enemies with the world would only lead to their destruction. Their targets for vengeance were singular: the wizards of the American Magical Congress.

Although the situation of grave robbing may seem abstract, it was exactly what was happening. The wizards of Mayapan were willing to pay for such actions.

The business of earning double the money from both sides was too good to pass up. Had it not been for Mayapan's wizards using a special conceptual curse to mark all wizards affiliated with the American Magical Congress, some would have definitely turned traitor for the money. The loss of wizards due to this interference in their profits was a major headache for the American Magical Congress, as many of these wizards, with their immigrant backgrounds, felt little allegiance to the country.

Over 500 relic hunters entered the massive site. However, within a day, the number of wizards emerging from the site had been halved. Those who didn't come out were all dead inside. The survivors brought back news that set everyone ablaze with excitement. It was a massive treasure trove, possibly the collection of a powerful wizard or magical organization. While most magical creations had decayed with time, two items inside were revered as divine artifacts.

The first group of relic hunters, after losing half their members, successfully snatched one of these items. Due to its powerful and unique force, the relic hunters named it Lance of Longinus. Though it had no connection to Jesus Christ, its strength was identical to that described in the legendary tales of the Lance of Longinus.

The wielder of this spear would possess invincible power!

A huge upheaval swept through North America because of this legendary artifact, and the American Magical Congress found itself under unprecedented pressure. More and more relic hunters, bounty hunters, and opportunists poured in. Mayapan's wizards were also very interested in this weapon and the relic site. Though the site had existed about a thousand years ago—long before the Olmec magical civilization—its immense power fueled their thirst for vengeance. They wouldn't easily let go of the legendary weapon.

Sirius, unfortunately, got caught up in the chaos. Or perhaps, it could be said that nearly every wizard in North America was drawn into this massive vortex. However, Sirius was the unluckiest, as he wasn't the type to sit back and wait. Once he made a move—whether heading toward the center of the vortex or trying to avoid it—he couldn't escape being pulled in.

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