What if Ned Stark CONVINCED Jon Snow NOT to Join The Night's Watch - Part 1

What if Ned Stark CONVINCED Jon Snow NOT to Join The Night's Watch? Let’s explore its depths in this video. If this video gets 3,000 likes, we’ll make a part 2. Ned Stark looks at Jon Snow, wondering if this will truly be the last time they will see each other. Benjen said that Jon was most insistent on joining, even begging for the honor. But Lord Stark knows it is different to say that now and once he is on the Wall and he cannot truly let Jon go without telling him. Ned: But are you truly certain this is something you want? It’s a lonely path on the Wall. Winterfell will always be your home. Jon: All due respect, father. It doesn’t seem like my home without you. But there on the Wall, it is a place where I may rise high and win respect. Ned: It is not the only place you may win respect, but if you’re worried about me. I wouldn’t mind having you by my side in the capital. Jon: Surprised. Really? Ned: But be warned, Jon. The capital isn’t Winterfell. It is a harsh place and from what I’ve heard, it only gotten harsher. A bastard might not be well-received there, even one from a high lord. Jon: A few harsh words don’t bother me, Father. Ned: If a few harsh words were all I was concerned with, I would have asked you to join me far sooner. There are dangers there even I fear to face. Rumors and plots are aplenty. So I am asking you now. If you go with me, there may be a time that I will not be able to protect you or your sister. If that happens, do you promise to keep them safe? Jon: I do. Ned: Good. Ned soon sends to his brother that Jon will not accompany them. Although a bit disappointed to return to the Wall alone, Benjen is relieved to hear this and wishes them both well. However, the journey south soon runs into trouble when Nymeria bites Joffrey’s hand and forces Ned to execute a dire wolf. With Nymeria gone though, Cersei orders that Sansa’s wolf be killed instead. They nearly do the same thing for Ghost, but Jon protests. Cersei: A bastard should know his place and how to address the queen. Jon: And the queen should know that this dire wolf is here to protect my father. Would you have the Hand stripped of that? Cersei: That thing is not protection, it's a beast. It bit my son! Jon: That beast you're referring to is not among us. Surely you can tell the difference between white and grey. Ghost had nothing to do with this. Cersei reddens in anger, but Robert laughs. Robert: The boy has you there, wife. This wolf has no part in this incident. You’ll get your fur coat so be grateful you get that much. As for you, boy. I suggest you keep that wolf as far away from my wife as you can if you value its life. Jon: It will be done, your grace. While Ghost is spared execution, Lady is not so fortunate and is put down by Ned. Thankfully, they reach the capital with no further problems. His father immediately is thrust into the position of Hand, being briefed on the realm's state of affairs and preparing the Hand’s Tourney. Meanwhile, Arya and Sansa continue their lessons in the capital. This leaves Jon Snow alone. Taking his father's words to heart, he spends most of his time with Jory and the other Stark guardsmen. The incident on the Ruby Ford only further motivates him as he sees just how dangerous the Lannisters are. Jory notes his growing skill and urges him to train with the other knights. He reminds him that many knights are arriving in King’s Landing, and he will be able to test his skills. Among these knights are soldiers brought by Stannis who makes a surprise return. According to him, he is simply there to witness the Hand’s Tourney. Those who know Stannis though immediately know this is a lie. Stannis and Ned immediately form an unofficial alliance as they agree with most things and generally work together well. Seeing his father’s cooperation with Stannis, Jon feels more comfortable with them. The training yard in the Red Keep stands empty as night begins to set, but Jon Snow continues to train, his sword moving in fluid arcs. His only company is Ghost until footsteps ring out behind him. Davos: Not bad for a young wolf. Ser Davos Seaworth holds a training sword in his hand and nods a greeting. At first, Ghost growls at him but quickly relaxes when Davos whistles and holds his hand out. To Jon’s surprise, the dire wolf pads over and licks his maimed hand. Jon: Do you want to spar, Ser Davos? Davos: I’m afraid I’d be poor competition. You’d be better off with that straw dummy, but don’t hold back on my account. Jon strikes first, testing Davos with quick, calculated blows. It's clear Davos isn’t downplaying as he struggles to hold him back. Jon: I would have thought a pirate would be a better swordsman. Davos: I was never a pirate, I was a smuggler. Jon: And the difference is? Davos: Pirates live to rush at ships and cause havoc. Smugglers tend to run away from them. #gameofthrones #gameofthroneswhatif #nedstark #jonsnowedit #thenightswatch