Magic and Monster

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or Yu-Gi-Oh

Author Note: My attempt at HP/YGO crossover not an original concept. This takes place after 5th year in HP and after the ceremonial battle in YGO and I've taken some liberties by bringing Shadi and Isis along with Yami as he leaves after the ceremonial battle. The Potterverse and the Ancient Egypt of YGO are in different dimensions in this fic.

Prologue

"You vish to speak vit da Pharaoh?" asked the man in his awkward accent.

Albus Dumbledore was cautious facing this turbaned man who stood in front of the entrance of the grand structure before them. He, Moody, Kingsley, Lupin and Snape had gone to great lengths to reach this strange destination which they would not have ventured to if the times had not been so desperate, the army of Death Eaters along with their leader had been using a very mysterious branch of magic they had never seen before and these reports of the dark magic causing great devastation among the magic and muggle world were becoming more frequent as the enemy seemed to continually grow stronger. Albus of course did want to see the Pharaoh though the fact this man knew without the Headmaster saying so himself did not surprise him. Why else would anyone come here?

'Dees strangers have struggled to reach dis sacred place,' the man blocking the entrance thought to himself, 'dey would not have come so far if dey did not greatly desire someding, I should be vary of such characders. Da magic I sense in dem is not familiar to me, dough it is not sinister nor is it too overvelming. Neverdaless perhaps I should enter into dare minds and judge dem for myself.

The man began to lift his golden item from around his neck which caused some of the strangers some alarm. Then the deep voice of the Pharaoh rang in his mind:

'That will not be necessary my friend you do not have anything to fear from these visitors let them pass and I will find the nature of their business.

Slowly he let his arm carrying his ankh shaped item fall to his side.

"You may pass strangers," he said stepping aside to allow them in, "da Pharaoh expects you, you may find him vaiting for you in da front hall."

So the Pharaoh expected them now. Dumbledore thought to himself.

Dumbledore and his companions were now sensing strange magic the deeper they walked into the palace as it seemed to be and the old Headmaster suspected it had something to do with the fact they were closer to the Pharaoh.

As the party finally reached the front hall they saw two figures. One was a slender tanned woman of average height with long jet black hair and wore a long white gown. The other was a man shorter than the woman but did not appear too short as his tri-colored hair added to his height and wore only a small white cloak over his shoulders and a white garment covering his lower body leaving his chest bared.

The man turned to his visitors and gestured for them to enter. Albus led the way and as they approached they noticed a golden pyramid shaped object hanging around the man's neck. However this was not what the strangers were most aware of this figure seemed to send out a wave of strength that may have been dark but held no malice.

Albus spoke first, "You must be the Pharaoh" gesturing to the man.

He nodded and turned to the woman, "You can wait outside."

She nodded and bowed very lightly to the visitors before leaving the men alone in the hall.

"I believe you are Albus Dumbledore?" he said to the Headmaster, and with a smile added, "and you met my Priest Shadi at the entrance."

Dumbledore's companions felt a little intimidated by the Pharaoh. However, Albus didn't want to waste too much time, he was here for a reason.

"You know my name and of our arrival." It was not a question.

"My Priest Isis who you just saw with me has the gift of foresight, she also knew you were no danger to allow entrance." The Pharaoh informed them.

At that moment the Priest Shadi walked in and stopped beside the Pharaoh.

The Pharaoh continued wary of Shadi's appearance beside him, "Though foresight is not necessary to assume you are here on serious circumstances."

"Perhaps first an introduction: Moody, Lupin, Snape, Kingsley and you mat call me
Albus if you wish. We are from another dimension as you might say, which is on the edge of an impending war. We came to ask for aid as an enemy of ours the Dark Lord who calls himself Lord Voldemort has been practicing a form of dark magic that we are not familiar with. However from what very little I know of this form of magic it has led me here and I believe you would have more knowledge of what dangers may be at hand."

The Pharaoh began to pace.

"Yes … the dark magic you have been witnessing is a result of the Shadow Games an ancient and very powerful form of magic in this land. I have been sensing Shadow Magic from your world being abused by a dark force. How this could have possibly happened I'll never know." Pharaoh turned to his guests. "The magic of the Shadow Games are being used for the intent of wreaking destruction in your dimension. This Voldemort you speak of I believe is probably responsible for the unrest I sense in the Shadow Realm. As underdeveloped as his abilities in Shadow Magic might be if the Shadow Games are released into your world it could only lead to destruction beyond belief. If he is allowed to control the Shadow Games, more than just your dimension may be at risk."

Dumbledore took a moment as he and his fellow members of the Order – who were having difficulty maintaining their patience – tried to digest this information of what dangers awaited when they returned to the war against the Death Eaters.

"What can you tell us about these Shadow Games and why do they create so much danger?" Dumbledore asked after a moment of silence.

"All you need to know now is that if the magic of the Shadow Realm is let loose in your world or any world for that matter they will not be able to be controlled and chaos will threaten to wreak havoc in all dimensions. Although I can easily contain the Shadow Realm in this very dimension if the powers of the Shadow Games were allowed to be left uncontained in every dimension not even I could stop it."

"What can be done to prevent this Pharaoh?" Dumbledore asked.

"Unfortunately I am unable to interfere in the turmoil you are about to face. You must challenge the power of Voldemort and the impending Shadow Games, alone…"

"You would let us fight these Shadow Games on our own?" questioned Snape instantly, his patience coming to an end, "after all you've said about how so much could be at risk if Voldemort overpowers us with these Shadow Powers, you're just willing to stand aside and let the Dark Lord put so many worlds at risk?"

"You should not even be here Outsiders!" challenged Shadi stepping forward to defend the Pharaoh, "you should be grateful for da guidance da Pharaoh has given you, ver it not for him you vould have blindly challenged dis Dark Lord and your soul vould have been lost to da Shadows!" Priest Shadi did not take too kindly on those who disrespected the Pharaoh and Severus Snape was growing impatient on whether coming all the way to this dimension had been worth the effort. Both Dumbledore and the Pharaoh cautioned their respective followers to compose themselves.

"If your friend had allowed me to explain before interrupting me," Pharaoh continued with a small smile, "is that although I hold vast power in this world it would work against me should I try to pass into your world and attempt to stop the Shadow Games, my efforts would be fruitless. All the powers I possess in this dimension are all but useless if I journey into your dimension. I assume you have also suffered the effects from traveling through to this world.

They all nodded. Dumbledore being the strongest amongst the five had grown quite fatigued as soon as they had entered, though he was the most determined despite his age to persevere and find the answers he needed.

"However I can help you find the power that you need to overcome your foe." Pharaoh continued. "as you would be the main figures to be fighting in this war perhaps you could learn to wield the powers of the Shadows to some extent, I could enter into your world and help guide you in using Shadow Magic to challenge the Dark Lord Voldemort," he offered.

"It would be possible for us to use your Shadow Magic?" Remus speaking for the first time, astonished. From what little of the dark magic that he had witnessed the Death Eaters use it seemed hard to comprehend that they would be forced to use magical abilities similar to them. After seeing the pain and suffering created by Voldemort and his Death Eater through this form of magic he did not think about the possibility of using these same powers to stop them.

"It would not be impossible for the enemy of Voldemort to be able to utilize the power of the Shadow Games if they can." Pharaoh informed them. "Of course practicing Shadow Magic is no simple task especially for those not from this dimension and you would only be able to learn the most basic of Shadow Powers, though I believe that the knowledge and abilities you wield in your own form of magic can be exercised to help you in dueling in a Shadow Game."

Shadi realized where Pharaoh was going with this plan of his.

"Pharaoh you plan on leaving dis dimension to help dees people, surely you know da dangers involved vit going to anoder vorld." an alarmed Shadi warned the Pharaoh.

"I am well aware my friend of what effect this will have on me due to the great extent of my Shadow Powers, I will not be using my Shadow Magic too often since my duty to them is to teach them to confront the dangers of the Shadow Games. As for our people in this world I think this is one of those times we have spoken of where I must trust you with the command of our people. Don't worry I will not be gone too long and I am confident my place can be filled until I return."

Priest Shadi nodded understanding the Pharaoh.

"Do you have an idea of how I will adapt into your world?" the Pharaoh asked Dumbledore.

"Actually I believe it will not be such a problem, I'd imagine you would be able to pass off as a wizard in our dimension and be able to understand our form of magic easily. You could join in our cause – The Order of the Phoenix in the movement against Voldemort and his army of Death Eaters, the Order could help you in any way they can. There is also a way you could work close to us, you see I am the Headmaster of a magic school and you could stand as a professor, a teacher for the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts."

As the Pharaoh considered the idea Snape thought to himself: Yet another year I will not be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts!

"It sounds like an adequate cover. We should act quickly give me till tomorrow and I will be prepared to journey into your world, if you and your companions wish to wait for me so you can rest you may stay in the palace." the Pharaoh agreed to the plan.

As the Pharaoh began to leave the room Dumbledore stopped him.

"Wait! I would like to ask something else of you." Dumbledore startled the Pharaoh.

"What is it?" he asked turning to the old wizard.

"I believe a friend of mine may have fallen into the Shadow Realm from my world." Dumbledore stated grimly.

For the first time the Pharaoh was speechless.

"What fate must he face after falling into the Shadows?" Dumbledore went on.

The Pharaoh tried to clear his mind of the shock from what the old wizard had told him. If someone from their magical world could enter the Shadow Realm maybe there was a fine link between the Shadow Realm and this other magical world. After he regained his composure the Pharaoh considered the fate of the friend of his ally.

"How and when did he fall into the Shadow Realm?" Pharaoh urged.

"He fell through a veil… maybe less than a month ago." There was despair in the Headmaster's voice.

"We must hurry then – it may lead to something that could mean a great deal in your war. Follow me."

As the Pharaoh took off the five wizards and Priest Shadi followed. As Dumbledore struggled to keep up with the Pharaoh he asked him a question.

"I must ask you, what you should be known as when we enter my dimension we most certainly need a name to give you."

The Pharaoh did not stop as he rushed forward, but turned to the Headmaster and said:

"I can be known under the name: Yuugi Motou.