[40k] Inquisitorial Purge BD-4992 "The Hogwarts Purge&q

[MKSheppard]

Found this on the internet not sure whether it goes on OSF or in fanfic...

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To; Lord-Inquisitor Von Grimm, Ordo Hereticus
From; Inquisitor Bigotin, Ordo Hereticus
Subject; Inquisitorial Purge BD-4992 "The Hogwarts Purge"
Transmitted; Inquisitorial Fortress, Bethor VIII
Transmitter; Astropath Ginla
Receiver; Astropath Wulesh

Salutations Lord!

I am pleased to report that the heretical witch-coven, the sect known as "Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft" has been eliminated, and every member of this vile cult has been cleansed with fire and sword.

Accompanied by five squads of veteran Inquisitorial Stormtroopers, two-hundred local militia, a dozen arco-flagellants, two Penitent Engines, and three squads drawn from the Order of the Holy Nimbus, we began our assault upon the fortress of the enemy at dawn's first light. Although the castle was hidden from normal sight by a myriad of hexes and foul enchantments, these wards were easily bypassed thanks to the psyk-out strike launched by the Persecution, and we were able to begin the assault.

We stormed the grounds, suffering only minor casualties from various self-defence spell-traps that the enemy had placed within the grounds. These traps were disposed of quickly by my cadre of sanctioned psykers, and we able to press on.

We were soon accosted by a heavily-haired mutant of exceptional height and bulk (see pict attachments 00-03) upon approaching the castle's main portcullis. He was accompanied by a variety of abominable creatures (pict attachments 04-16), gruesome beasts which looked like twisted parodies of ancient creatures of legend- such beasts included a disturbing horse/eagle hybrid and assorted scorpion/crab-like creatures, each one the size of a small landcar, amongst others. The large mutant challenged us in an accent I did not recognise, but no doubt it was speaking in some daemonic tongue. I ordered the attack. The creatures of the mutant beastmaster took a heavy toll on the local militia and my Stormtroopers, but our numbers and weaponry were superior, and the Sisters of the Holy Nimbus swiftly brought down the creatures with bolter, melta and flamer fire. The giant mutant beastmaster possessed incredible strength and endurance, and managed to inflict crippling damage on one of the Penitent Engines and kill and seriously wound twenty-three militia, Sisters and Stormtroopers before it was brought down by the holy rage of the arco-flagellants (three of which perished due to lethal combat stimm overdose- in death, they have been granted His Forgiveness).

We consolidated our position and set up a strong foothold whilst our chirurgeons and Sisters Hospitaller provided healing for the wounded and mercy for the dying.
To the south, I glimpsed an oval structure that appeared to resemble a standard Imperial amphitheatre or coliseum (pict attachments 17-20). Six tall poles, topped with huge hoops, were situated on this "pitch", three at each end. I theorised that the cult held some form of diabolical rituals or ceremonies there, and that the hoops were utilised in these.

No sooner had our wounded been comforted and aided by our medical staff, the witches of the Hogwarts School appeared. I was at first shocked at the average age of our foe; the youngest seemed to be ten years of standard, the oldest no more than seventeen. They were led by five older psykers (see accompanying pict-files 21-25), and they outnumbered us nearly two to one. At first, I foolishly thought that fighting children would be no challenge, but I chastised myself, remembering that each of these younglings was an illegal psyker, taught by their council of the older rogue psykers.

The eldest of the rogue psykers (pict 21), whom I presumed to be the leader, stepped forward, and I saw the malevolence and hatred in his eyes that spoke of a man driven insane by the daemonic power which he wielded. He personally addressed me, giving his name as Albus Dumbledore, but I did not wish to bandy words with a heretic and a witch, so before he could speak any further and bewitch me, I disposed of him with my stake crossbow and gave the order for my force to attack.
Pandemonium erupted immediately. The younger psykers were herded back into the castle by two of the "teachers"; a wrinkled midget (pict/subject 24) and a portly woman bedecked with scraps of local flora (pict/subject 25). The older children retaliated, led by the other two psykers, a crone-faced woman (pict/subject 22) and a cadaverous man with long black greasy hair (pict/subject 23).

The psykers launched a variety of psychic attacks that killed and/or otherwise incapicitated my warriors. I saw some terrible things. Two Stormtroopers stumbled and fell to the ground, as if their limbs had ceased to function. Sister-Palatine Lucresia was transmuted in a second from a proud warrior of the Adepta Sororitas to a pewter goblet. Local militia either burst into laughter so violent that their blood vessels burst, or were inflated like carnival balloons. Arco-flagellants slipped and collapsed as the ground beneath them was turned to ice. I remained unscathed, thanks to the protection offered by my hexagrammic wards and my accompanying sanctioned and penitent psykers.

I rallied my troops and pressed the attack. Many of the child psykers were slain by the accurate firepower of my Stormtroopers and the Sisters, and they fled in craven dissarray, only to be picked off at the leisure of my warriors and I. Subject 23 was bisected by Sister Superior Paminda's eviscerator, whilst Subject 22 met the Emperor's Judgement at the claws of the Penitent Engine.

We advanced into the castle, gunning down resistance where we found it. Subjects 24 and 25 were killed as they defended the younger heretics, many of whom surrendered after the deaths of their "teachers". I tasked Stormtrooper Lieutenant Virone with prisoner detail, and he and his squad set about dealing with the captured children, taking them to the evac zone and transferring them to the null-cells aboard the Persecution, where they would await interrogation and execution.

We finally came across the last point of resistance in the great hall of the castle, a room so seeped in obscene witchery that I permitted only the Sisters and my personal staff to accompany me inside- I could not risk the corruption of the Stormtroopers.

At the end of the hall stood four figures (picts 26-29), all of them young psykers. Three of the psykers were male, and one was female. They began a last-ditch defence, but their efforts were in vain. The blonde, arrogant-looking male (pict/subject 27) was reduced to ashes by my gun-servitor's plasma cannon, and the freckled, red-haired male (pict/subject 2 took a trio of bolter shots to the chest. The female, a young girl with long, curly brown hair (pict/subject 26) surrendered to us, and I immediately placed an inhibitor upon her (I have since transferred Subject 26 to my own staff, where she now serves as a penitent psyker).

The final male, a boy with thick black hair, spectacles, and a curious scar on his forehead (pict/subject 29) was monstrously powerful for one so young, and claimed the lives of four Sisters, my two gun-servitors, and Interrogator Delaun before he was stopped. As Interrogator Tesze held him in the jaws of her mancatcher, I prepared my power stake for the killing strike. Subject 29 looked at me frantically and cried out; "You idiot muggle! If you kill me, Voldemort will return!"

I presumed that "muggle" was some sort of profane cult slang. I had no idea who "Voldemort" was/is, but I assume that the witch's babble was a desperate and useless plea to prevent me from dispensing justice. I paid his rambling no heed, and impaled his heart with my sacred power stake.

Our mission a success, we ransacked the castle for any heretical items that would need to be immediately destroyed to prevent them from corrupting the servants of the Emperor any longer. We found all manner of wands, ingredients, spellbooks and scrolls, and curious orb-shaped relics (picts 30-32; note the curious wings that adorn the tiny golden ball in pict 32). All was put to the cleansing flame.

Upon our return to the Persecution, I gave the order for Captain Yevonce to begin the orbital bombardment of the castle, completely obliterating the vile structure. As we made warp transition to Bethor VIII, I and my staff began the interrogation of the young witches.

My apologies for the lack of transcripts at this current moment, but I regret to announce that both my scribe-skull and auto-savant are both out of ink and parchment, and Interrogator Tesze has been forced to transcribe the interrogations from the various vox-thief recordings. The transcripts will be with you shortly, my Lord.

The stain of the Hogwarts coven has been wiped from the Emperor's glorious realm.

Your Servant,
Inquisitor Predujis Bigotin

[Ar-Adunakhor]

Far too many losses. Hell, the stormtroopers alone should have been able to kill them all with only 5 or 6 dead, if that.

[Bob the Gunslinger]

I was thinking the same thing. I doubt more than 2 or 3 Hogwarts students are even capable of killing a man, let alone a trained anti-psyker assault force. Also, I was expecting some sort of reference to book 6 with Dumbledore's death.

It was still quite entertaining. Makes me wonder how a Tyranid battleforce would fare...

[Temjin]

I can't really picture Draco and the trio fighting a last ditch defense together. Maybe hiding in a hole or trying to strike a deal with the Inquisitor (hehe), but not fighting a last ditch defense.

[Lord Woodlouse]

I should think the Imperium would completely shit a brick if they found something like this pretty much hovering above the Emperor's Throne. The force dispatched would probably be so overwhelming it would suffer no losses whatsoever.

[Temjin]

I should think the Imperium would completely shit a brick if they found something like this pretty much hovering above the Emperor's Throne. The force dispatched would probably be so overwhelming it would suffer no losses whatsoever.

Well, when you think about it, no where in the Harry Potter series specifically states it takes place on Earth. It could easily be another planet that was modeled on Earth (names of cities and continents) that has since fallen out of contact.

.... Is anyone else getting an idea for a HP/WH40k fic?

[Lord Woodlouse]

I should think the Imperium would completely shit a brick if they found something like this pretty much hovering above the Emperor's Throne. The force dispatched would probably be so overwhelming it would suffer no losses whatsoever.

Well, when you think about it, no where in the Harry Potter series specifically states it takes place on Earth. It could easily be another planet that was modeled on Earth (names of cities and continents) that has since fallen out of

You have to admit that sounds a little contrived, surely?

[Temjin]

Of course it's contrived. What, you thought I was serious? There isn't really any logical way for that story to happen.

[Stormbringer]

I should think the Imperium would completely shit a brick if they found something like this pretty much hovering above the Emperor's Throne. The force dispatched would probably be so overwhelming it would suffer no losses whatsoever.

I doubt they'd panic. The Inquisition is well aware that vast conspiracies are possible and I doubt they're foolish enough to think Earth exempt.

However, they'd no doubt react with incredible speed and overwhelming force. I would imagine that they would be sending Grey Knights and quite possibly some Custodes along to make absolutely sure such a cell was purged. It would be quite horrible to be on the receiving end, that's for sure.

[The Grim Squeaker]

I should think the Imperium would completely shit a brick if they found something like this pretty much hovering above the Emperor's Throne. The force dispatched would probably be so overwhelming it would suffer no losses whatsoever.

I doubt they'd panic. The Inquisition is well aware that vast conspiracies are possible and I doubt they're foolish enough to think Earth exempt.

However, they'd no doubt react with incredible speed and overwhelming force. I would imagine that they would be sending Grey Knights and quite possibly some Custodes along to make absolutely sure such a cell was purged. It would be quite horrible to be on the receiving end, that's for sure.

It has happened in the past, Eisenhorn mentions a certain Rogue Inquisitor/Quixos who's past deeds include stamping out a Nurgle cult in one of the sub-palaces of Terra.
A Chaos cult in Sol is Odd, and unlikely but if the Dragon can sleep and have worshipers on Mars then it might happen, but the chances of it actually doing anything other than being reduced to a purged smear is rather negligible

[J Ryan]

I should think the Imperium would completely shit a brick if they found something like this pretty much hovering above the Emperor's Throne. The force dispatched would probably be so overwhelming it would suffer no losses whatsoever.

Well, when you think about it, no where in the Harry Potter series specifically states it takes place on Earth. It could easily be another planet that was modeled on Earth (names of cities and continents) that has since fallen out of

You have to admit that sounds a little contrived, surely?

But not without precedent. The first Horus Heresy book includes a planet in a system with 9 planets that seems to think itself as the homeworld of mankind, going as far as to call itself the Imperium with its leader the Emperor.

[Tasoth]

What I don't understand is, since they are obviously capable of orbital bombardment, why they didn't set up around the castle and then shell it first. Afterwards, it's a simple matter of closing in on the ruins and dispatching survivors. Plus the hogwart's children killed waaay too many.

[white_rabbit]

What I don't understand is, since they are obviously capable of orbital bombardment, why they didn't set up around the castle and then shell it first. Afterwards, it's a simple matter of closing in on the ruins and dispatching survivors. Plus the hogwart's children killed waaay too many.

Its not actually unprecedented for the Inquisition, or indeed other Imperial organisations to go to extreme lengths to actually lay their hands on badguys.

in reality, this is because its more exciting than casually lancing a small chunk of the planet into incandescant bits, but its usually justified by them wishing to extract information, inflict extensive torture and punishment, do generally unpleasant things to the foes of the Imperium.

Plus, for all their lofty positions, some Inquisitors are just thugs with badges.

[Enforcer Talen]

It was a good read.

Also, they were fighting Dumbledore's Army, which makes all the difference.

[Hawkwings]

I've had thoughts of a 40K/Hogwarts crossover. Trouble is, it's always a horrible curbstomp unless the 40K side has no resources and is forced to go native.

So far, my idea involves an inquisitor crash-landing, detecting the "cults", some of which are more dangerous than others, then "cooperating' with the less dangerous cults (Hogwarts) to take out the more dangerous cults (Death Eaters and the like).

And of course, the Inquisition will go ahead and kill off Hogwarts after that.

[NeoGoomba]

Hogwarts needs some reinforcements. Let them have the aid of the Predacons and Maximals.

And why, you may ask? Because I'm bored as fuck at the office.

[Shadowtraveler]

What I don't understand is, since they are obviously capable of orbital bombardment, why they didn't set up around the castle and then shell it first. Afterwards, it's a simple matter of closing in on the ruins and dispatching survivors.

It's unlikely there would be ruins if Hogwarts got hit with starship-grade weaponry. Plus they seemed to have wanted to collect any useful information in order to better combat Chaos.

[CaptHawkeye]

This entire scenario feels like EoE. Hogarts putting up a futile NERV style defense. A random kid gets stabbed as hordes of Marines pour in through the doors. Just one question, who gets the Unit 02 "last man standing" fight scene?

[CaptHawkeye]

Edit: Ah, Draco. But as pointed out earlier, Draco doesn't seem like the kind of guy to fight.

[The Grim Squeaker]

Edit: Ah, Draco. But as pointed out earlier, Draco doesn't seem like the kind of guy to fight.

But seeing him get paralyzed then eaten/ripped into bloody gobbets would be a fun view for all.

I've had thoughts of a 40K/Hogwarts crossover. Trouble is, it's always a horrible curbstomp unless the 40K side has no resources and is forced to go native.

And even then, if the "Agent" has any decent Psyker abilities or weapons it's still a mashing.

So far, my idea involves an inquisitor crash-landing, detecting the "cults", some of which are more dangerous than others, then "cooperating' with the less dangerous cults (Hogwarts) to take out the more dangerous cults (Death Eaters and the like).

Hmm, that's a pretty good idea, and you forgot to copyright it .

And of course, the Inquisition will go ahead and kill off Hogwarts after that.

Depends on the Inquisitor, Sanctioned Psykers do exist, and Hagrid (For example) is certainly more human than an Ogryn and was born that way.

[Hawkwings]

Yeah, but an entire school of psykers? Admittedly weaker ones, but still.

Then again, it'd have to be a pretty radical inquisitor to consider working with magic cults in the first place.

Hagrid, I could definitely see an exception for. Perhaps Hermione too. Teachers are probably a no, and Harry, well, depends on how annoying he gets.

[loomer]

You know, if Hogwarts WAS on Earth for a fanfic, I think they'd be rather pleased. Afterall, lots of psykers in one place. What does the Emperor eat? Subdue and feed!

[The Grim Squeaker]

Yeah, but an entire school of psykers? Admittedly weaker ones, but still.

And what do you think the Inquisition itself does with Psykers? It trains them in one place. An organized school would be much more appealing, since even an Inquisitor would see that it was not Chaos tainted.

Then again, it'd have to be a pretty radical inquisitor to consider working with magic cults in the first place.

I doubt that there's almost anyone out there( lacking divine powers, Red armour or long pointy ears), capable of knowing of the difference between Magic and Psychic powers. A run of the mill Inquisitor probably won't.

Hagrid, I could definitely see an exception for. Perhaps Hermione too. Teachers are probably a no, and Harry, well, depends on how annoying he gets.

Why not the teachers? They're normal, law abiding humans lacking even enhancements to their physical abilities (Barring exceptional but not "No head? No problem!" durability).

[Fingolfin_Noldor]

So why didn't the Inquisition just simply bombard the castle from space till it was dust?

[Hawkwings]

What I don't understand is, since they are obviously capable of orbital bombardment, why they didn't set up around the castle and then shell it first. Afterwards, it's a simple matter of closing in on the ruins and dispatching survivors.

It's unlikely there would be ruins if Hogwarts got hit with starship-grade weaponry. Plus they seemed to have wanted to collect any useful information in order to better combat Chaos.

Fail.

I was under the impression that the Imperial psyker-training schools didn't like subjects that have gone through puberty, much less grown adults who have a lot invested in the old ways. Hagrid's basically an Ogryn, and Hermione is a potentially valuable asset, along with many of the younger kids, but for those that remember being nice and free and not constantly in danger of being summarily executed, they could potentially revolt and cause a lot of damage.

Most baseline inquisitors will go "You're not a normal human. Purge!" and not make fine distinctions between psykers and magicians. My point was that puritan inquisitors don't like doing anything that puts them on the same side as people who don't worship the Emperor.

Also, I'm under the impression that psykers do not equal mages, and vice versa. They're two separate things. Both are warp-related, but psykers are born while most mages can be trained.