And so I return to fanfiction! I know, I know, it's been ages, but this is a little thing I started working on over the summer when I had no wifi and I was running out of mobile data. The idea actually came to me a few months ago - I've read a few Harry Potter x Fairy Tail fics, but none of them used this idea (last I checked) which was kind of weird, because it's a pretty good one - Fairy Tail/Mahoutokoro participates in the Triwizard Tournament.
Anyway, on with the story, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I'm enjoying writing it •^_^•
Disclaimer: I do not have the first name Hiro, nor the last name Rowling. Enough said.
Dumbledore's office, 3rd August 1994
"Now that you're all here, we shall began," Barty Crouch, head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation said as Igor Karkaroff strode into the room and sat down beside Headmaster Dumbledore and Headmistress Maxime.
"As I am sure you are aware, the Ministry are planning on reviving the tri-wizard tournament. The schools that normally compete in this tournament are the three you are in charge of: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. However, with the revival of the tournament, we have decided to make a few changes. The main one is this: since the competition is supposed to support international cooperation, but currently is only held between three schools in Europe, we have decided to include Mahoutokoro Wizarding school from Japan. Unfortunately, though, this is a tri-wizard tournament - so there can only be three competing schools. You are here today to decide which of you will compete and which will not."
Almost as soon as he had finished speaking, Headmistress Maxime sprung to her feet. "Monsieur, I believe that it would be best if Beauxbatons did not compete in this tournament. We will allow Mahoutokoro to take our place." With this, she bowed her head and left through the floo, the three men behind her looking shocked.
Barty Crouch gave a small smile. "Well at least that was easier than I would've thought," he said to himself.
He pulled a strange silver box, similar in appearance to a muggle phone from his pocket and tapped it three times. A small hologram appeared above of an elderly man with a big grin.
"Barty! How are ya!" The old man cried, as if greeting an old friend.
"Headmaster Dreyer, it's lovely to see you again. Could you please come quickly to Hogwarts - we have much to discuss," Barty replied, wasting little time on pleasantries. Makarov nodded and the image disappeared.
Turning to the other two men in the room, and seeing their confused faces he explained. "This is a communication lacrima - a small crystal infused with a certain type of magical energy that allows people to communicate over a long distance, similar to a muggle phone. This lacrima was in fact invented by one of Headmaster Dreyer's past pupils - a rather brilliant man, I must say. The Headmaster will be with us shortly."
A knock at the door made everyone jump slightly.
Dumbledore called a house elf to let their visitor in, and was surprised when he was met by the sight of a short old man being carried by a much larger, more muscled one.
"Hello, gentlemen. You must be Albus Dumbledore and Igor Karakaroff. Pleased to make your acquaintances." Makarov Dreyer went to shake their hands, before realising he was still being held. "You can put me down now, Laxus."
He greeted the Headmasters before turning to Barty. "Good to see ya, Barty!" He grinned even more.
"This is my grandson, Laxus. He's head of the Fairy Tail guild - our guilds are like your houses. Now, I believe we have a tournament to discuss." Makarov jumped up into a chair, and Laxus followed him, albeit somewhat reluctantly.
Barty turned to face the others again, and began to speak. "Now, as I explained to Igor and Albus earlier, the tri-wizard tournament is being revived, but will be quite a bit different.
"The original purpose of this tournament was to promote inter-school unity on a global scale, however the event has, in the past, done little more than drive up the competitive spirit between schools. The tournament will still have the same general rules and regulations: three different champions from three different schools are to compete in three events, one every three months - however, instead of having separate accommodation as normal, visiting students will reside in the host school.
"For example, this year Hogwarts will be hosting the tournament. Visiting students from Durmstrang and Mahoutokoro will be sorted by the hat and stay in their houses for the duration of the visit. It is hoped that this will help improve inter-school relationships, and even form friendships. Any questions?"
Dumbledore, Karkaroff and Makarov shook their heads. Barty inclined his head. "Good then, I will be seeing you gentlemen at a later date." Picking up his briefcase, Barty stepped into the floo and was engulfed by emerald flames. Igor Karkaroff followed quickly after.
"Headmaster Dreyer-" Dumbledore began speaking, but the shorter man quickly interrupted him.
"Just call me Makarov, Headmaster Dumbledore."
"Very well, Makarov, call me Albus. I was just wondering, how did you get here so fast? As far as I'm aware there are no open floo networks from Japan to Britain, and I can't imagine you would have managed to get hold of a long-distance portkey on such short notice."
Makarov smiled and gestured towards Laxus. "My Grandson here is an exceedingly powerful lightning mage. He can transform himself and up to one other passenger into lightning and transport them to a chosen destination faster than the speed of light."
Laxus dipped his head slightly in acknowledgment of the old man's praise.
"Most interesting. I have only ever read about the astonishing powers of Eastern wizards - it appears they are even more impressive than books will tell us," Albus said, stroking his beard. Makarov stood to leave. "Goodbye, Makarov. I hope to hear from you before the event."
Makarov grinned at him and jumped into Laxus' arms. "You can count on it, Albus. I can only deal with my brats for so long before I need the company of someone closer to my age - who isn't my wife or those idiots on the magic council." With that, he and Laxus disappeared in a flash of light.
Meanwhile, in Headmistress Maxime's office
Oh thank god for that. Now me and my students don't have to get involved with that school. Headmistress Maxime thought, shrugging off her cloak and laying it on a chair.
She poured herself a cup of tea and sat behind her desk. Dumbledore is perfectly nice, as are his staff and pupils, but such strange things happen there. Possessed teachers, murderous basilisks and escaped convicts - c'est très horrible!
Mahoutokoro school, main hall
"Alright, listen up brats!" All of the students looked up at their Headmaster as he stood on the balcony, ready to make an announcement.
"For the first time ever, Mahoutokoro has been invited to participate in the tri-wizard tournament, this year hosted by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in England. It will be like our inter-guild Grand Magic Games, except more deadly, so no fooling around. Since we can't take all of you, I have a list here of the people who are going. If your name is on this list, when we reach Hogwarts you will be eligible to put your name in the Goblet of Fire - a magical artefact that is to choose the champion of each school. The full explanation of rules will be given during the great feast after we arrive, so without further ado, here is who will be attending:
"From Fairy Tail we have: Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Happy, Erza Scarlet, Gray Fullbuster, Elfman Strauss, Lisanna Strauss, Cana Alberona, Juvia Locksar, Wendy Marvell, Carla, Romeo Conbolt, Gajeel Redfox, Panther-Lily and Levy McGarden.
"From Sabertooth we have: Rogue Cheney, Minerva Orland, Rufus Lore, Orga Nanagear, Yukino Auguria, Frosch and Lector.
"From Blue Pegasus we have: Hibiki Lates, Ren Akatsuki, Eve Tearm and Jenny Realight.
"And last but not least, from Lamia Scale we have: Lyon Vastia, Sherry Blendy, Chelia Blendy, Toby, Yuka and Meredy Milkovitch.
"Several teachers will also be accompanying us: Professors Bickslow, Evergreen, Freed, Mira, Jellal and Ultear along with Deputy Headmaster Mystogan and your head of houses."
Makarov left the balcony, and the hall erupted in cheers and congratulations to those who were going. The Fairy Tail guild partied particularly hard, and in the morning had a stern telling off from Laxus who was none too pleased about having to get up early to zap his students awake.
A/N - Yayyy, I've always imagined Laxus zapping people awake in the mornings and I just couldn't resist... What do you all think? Leave a review (but no flames please, because remember kids, fire burns)
