Harry Potter and the Pyramids of Furmat

Prologue: Construction

As with all Pharaohs, the Pharaoh Wosret wanted a grand Pyramid for his burial. But, also like other Pharaohs, he wanted his Pyramid to be different from the previous ones built.

It was not well known at that time, that Pharaohs were wizards. Very powerful wizards, and very proud wizards. The Pharaohs thought of themselves as Gods compared to their non-magical subjects that did their bidding.

Each Pharaoh sealed his own Pyramid with his own magic. They did not do this alive, but as soon as their subjects had placed their beloved leader inside the Pyramid and left it, the Pyramid sealed itself. Anyone who tried to open them, were either cursed or locked inside. Bones have been found of those who tried to enter, and their bones can tell us, that mutilations almost certainly took place.

However, one thing bothered Wosret. And that was, that when he died, all his subjects would be able to see where he was. They would see his Pyramid, and know he was there. When he died, he did not want to be remembered because his corpse was still around. He wanted to be remembered as a great leader, whose Pyramid was so great, that his people were not worthy to see it.

He sent for a Greek wizard, known as Furmat. Furmat was a well-known wizard, and had made buildings invisible to those who were not magical before.

Furmat was soon to put to work, designing magic to hide Wosret's Pyramid from the sight of those who were non-magical. By the time Wosret died, Furmat had finished the magic, and the main Pyramid was ready for Wosret's body.

Wosret had three Pyramids built for him and his gold. His most expensive gold and jewels were placed in the main Pyramid where he was placed. The other two, connected to the main one by underground passages, housed all his other gold and jewels. Wosret wanted to leave nothing behind to his son.

Once Wosret was inside, Furmat entered the Pyramid. However, Furmat never left the Pyramid. One he had performed the spells to make the Pyramids appear to be nothing but rocks, the Pyramids shut him inside.

Modern day wizards have been able to enter the Pyramids before, but were shocked by their discovery. Furmat had somehow survived for a while inside, and had managed to remove the Pharaoh's magic. He had then replaced it with his own when he died. These Pyramids were no longer the Pyramids of Wosret, but the Pyramids of Furmat.

Afraid of being possessed by Furmat, no wizard has been inside since 1920. When muggles approach the rocks they see before them, they suddenly decide it would be a good idea to go and have a swim in the river. This was another part of Furmat's magic. The Pyramids are also un-plot able, so it could never be marked on a map.

The location of these Pyramids are not a secret to the Egyptian Ministry of Magic. But, they have deemed the Pyramids dangerous, and off-limits to everyone. To visit these Pyramids is not only considered foolish, but illegal. The last wizard to try and explore them was Flanagan Diggle. He went into the Pyramids in 1920, and when he came out, he swore he'd died and come back. The Egyptian Ministry had him executed, claiming he had been possessed by evil.

What is still uncertain, is how Furmat took over the Pyramids, and replaced all the hieroglyphics on the walls, gold and other items inside the pyramid, with ancient greek. This is clearly highly advanced and ancient magic. All Ministries, and the International Confederation of Wizards have therefore agreed it to be sealed forever, and that entry into the Pyramid will be countered with either a life sentence in the British Prison of Azkaban, or the death sentence, performed by the Egyptian Aurors.