Masked Within
A/N: When I first thought of this idea, of course I was watching the Phantom of the Opera (the new one with Gerard Butler). I pondered if I should write it down, since I already had quite a few Harry Potter fics to finish, but a idea as great as this didn't perish into the flames of my mind. So I decided... I'll write it down. I hope everyone enjoys this and please review if you do. If, by accident, I had gotten a similar plot as another already existing story, please tell me and I'll reconsider deleting it. For idea copyrights, lol. :) Well, now, onto the Disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I do not, by all means, own Harry Potter and The Phantom of the Opera. The creative makers of these two ideas are the real owners, and I must say I envy them totally, lol. But the idea I came up in my strange little mind is mine to keep...
Summary: A Phantom, an Exquisite Beauty, a Votary of the Masked Young Man, a Fair Angel and a Faithful Lover appear in the Houses of Hogwarts as a fateful twist lures them into Love Triangles they could either escape, or get caught in its spell once more. PotoXHp Crossover Reviews Appreciated!
PLEASE DO NOT FLAME ME! And if you find that not all things are correct, I'm sorry.
Chapter One - Out of Sight, Out of Mind
One shadowy figure walked through a secret passageway inside a very well-known castle. A mask covered the outer rim of the young man's eyes as he held a burning candle in his hand. He could hear commotion below his feet and a smile crept up his lips. His new guests have arrived and entered his school. But they were oblivious of his presence. They knew not of the Phantom.
He walked down a flight of stairs and caught sight of the younglings, some of them his age, entering the door of the Great Hall. His smile widened as he rushed back inside the passageway to see the inside of the Great Hall. Despicable sounds entered his ears, making him grimace at the sound as his beautiful green eyes looked out from the darkness, towards the brightening light of the hall. Fortunately for him, the small open bridge he now stood on was made invisible by one of the teachers, all of them not knowing that it was used quite frequently.
As the young Phantom continued to stare, he bit his lips enviously at the view below. Although he was just excited like the older years for the new arrival, he couldn't help but feel jealous. He wanted a spot for himself in that crowd as well. To belong and be the new students that had come on the Hogwarts Express to come to Hogwarts. If only he was born normal...
Something caught his eyes, and those green orbs narrowed in curiosity. He saw a tall girl with black straight hair, wearing the school's robes. She wasn't talking to anyone and the young man could see she was nervous because her eyes went to and fro to watch the teachers uneasily. But what caught his eyes was her beauty. Who was she? he thought in wonder. He gripped the rails of the bridge tighter. Perhaps he shall have a small welcome visit to her.
"CHO CHANG!" those two words rang through the huge hall as the teenage girl, the one the phantom had been watching rather keenly, took a step forward towards the old Sorting Hat. As he gazed intently at her, he guessed she was of Ravenclaw nature. Sure enough, she was called upon to sit on the Ravenclaw table.
"Hmpf," said the Phantom and a mischevious grin spread on his face. Perhaps he will welcome his guests?
He pulled out his wand and whispering a spell, let a beam of purple light burst from his wand. It floated up in the air and the Hogwarts students, along with the teachers, gasped in shock.
Slowly, the beam of light curled into delicate words...
Hello, dear Guests. Welcome to Hogwarts. The Phantom salutes you to his Castle!
An outbreak of excitement came from the students as they whispered, pointing up to the greeting. The teachers, however, did not look very pleased. The Phantom had to give out a small chuckle. They were so foolish. And yet, he didn't mind them. They were just one of the pieces he would move on his board. He will not be found by them, for he was confident about it.
Eyes glowing, the Phantom continued to watch. To his irritation, one of the teachers, Snape, extinguished the words he had made. The Phantom frowned, but it turned back to a smile.
Now he will be known and recognized...
He turned, walking away from the bridge towards the inside of the castle. His cloak whipped at his back, as if it were covering his tracks. The candle he held still burning, he walked down the stairs, as darkness enveloped his vanishing figure.
Yes... He shall be known.
A/N: Ok, don't kill me. I know Harry is probably out of character, but I did it in a more Phantom style. So he turned out like this, lol. More of the characters will be coming up soon! Sorry for the short chapter, forgive me! Please review:)