As Sakura turned over, safe and deep asleep in her warm, snug bed, a great white owl swooped into her bedroom through the open window of her bedroom. It was tired from the long journey to Japan from England and allowed itself a few minutes rest before setting off once more. As the sun rose only moments later, left on the small pine desk was small letter gleaming in the sun light.

'SAKURA! WAKE UP! COME ON!'

'Huh? HOE!' Sakura sat bolt upright. Freezing cold water run down her face, into her eyes and she glared at Kero as he hovered just above her drenched body, at a safe distance with a smug look on his face. Sakura was not pleased.

'What an earth did you do that for?'

Kero didn't seem in the least bit concerned.

'I've been trying to wake you for ten minutes...!' The guardian beast shrugged casually.

'Why? It's a Saturday!' Sakura looked up at the winged creature hovering above her, 'right?' she asked in a small voice, suddenly unsure of herself.

'Sure!' he grinned back wickedly.

'SO WHY DID YOU WAKE ME UP SO SOON?'

'You got a letter!'

Sakura frowned and the glare retuned.

'...and you woke me up because of this?'

Kero sighed heavily, and rolled his eyes dramatically.

'This is not just any letter Sakura-chan. It's...how shall i say...? It has a strange aura. I don't know who it's from; it just appeared here when I woke up for breakfast. I just think you better open it.'

Sakura rolled her eyes.

'Did Otou-san bring it up for me?'

'No, I would have heard him.'

'Are you sure?'

Kero nodded, for once serious.

'Yes, unlike some people, I don't sleep through an earthquake.'

'There was an earthquake? HHHHOOOOOEEEEEE!' Sakura shrieked and jumped up, all thoughts of the letter forgotten.

Kero shook his head remembering how dense his young mistress was. He thought she would have grown out of it by now but at 16, she was sill as clueless as ever. He turned to Sakura.

'No, there was no earthquake. I was using that as an example.'

Sakura quietened down. The two friends thought for moment, contemplating the mysterious letter. The card mistress finally picked it up, turning it over, tracing the corners with her fingers and slowly reading the front.

'Miss Sakura Kinomoto, Pink Room on the Left, Upstairs, White House with the Green Letter Box, Lilow Street, Tomeda, Japan.

Sakura gasped and dropped the letter back on her lap.

'That is very...specific. How did they know that?' Sakura jumped up once again, ' Do you think someone's watching us?'

'SAKURA-CHAN! Calm down! For goodness sake. It has got to be magical. Nothing else can explain it. Focus Sakura, do you feel it? Come on, you should be a pro at this now.' Kero settled next to the teen, frowning in concentration.

Sakura studied the letter carefully, looking at every corner and crease. A frown appeared on her face.

'Erm no...'

Kero sweat dropped. it was lucky that he had so much patience. Sakura had become incredibly strong since the days of her cardcapting and was considered one of the strongest sorceresses in the world. Kero had kept that little bit of information to himself, knowing it would just cause more trouble for Sakura –she would feel obligated to help everyone and anyone.

'Sakura!'

She forced herself to relax and soon saw a shining gold aura emitting from the envelope. Sakura cautiously opened it, studying the wax seal with four beasts engraved on it.

She read aloud;

'Dear Miss Kinomoto

We are sorry that you have received this letter late. Your abilities in Eastern Magic have only just been made aware to us although we sensed a great power. I must explain. My name is Albus Dumbledore and I am Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You may or may not have heard of us. Here, we teach western magic, using wands as well as teaching many other classes. I invite you to join us as I think it will further the magic you already posses and increase your skills. If you choose to join us, as I hope you will, I believe it will be best that you enter the 5th year. You, by now, already have enough talent and power from the cards as well as your own power core, and I believe you would be a great asset to the school.

Please reply through Owl Post,

Albus Dumbledore'

Sakura looked thoughtful for a moment before turning angrily to Kero.

'Kero, is this a joke? If it is it certainly is NOT funny!' Sakura fumed.

'NO WAY! I didn't really tell you about western magic because at the time of your training it wasn't important. Hogwarts is a well-respected European Magic School teaching Western Magic with wands. If you went you would most definitely benefit! Although saying that, the whole school put together probably isn't as powerful as you!'

Kero looked proudly as the emerald eyed girl.

'You would say that Kero! You're my guardian beast!' Sakura blushed.

'No, no! I'm serious!'

'Well, it sounds like fun anyway. Maybe Tomoyo will be able to come! I don't think I'd want to leave her behind, I mean she is my best friend! We were supposed to finish school together.' Sakura said sadly.

Who would she have to gossip about all the boys (presuming there were some), about the different European food and fashion?

Syaoran's face drifted through Sakura's mind. He would have loved all this. New magic, new experiences. She quickly pushed those thoughts out of her mind. They wouldn't help anyone.

Kero interrupted her train of thought.

'You know...' he started slowly, 'It may be possible that Tomoyo has western magic.'

Sakura's eyes widened.

He continued, 'I mean, I always knew there was something different with her aura. Didn't she say she had some western relatives? Dont get too excited but there is certainly a chance.'

Sakura nodded slowly and then frowned, 'It does sound a little convenient though.'

'It's very different to your magic and if not, well if the headmaster wants you to go that much, I'm sure he will compromise' Kero gave Sakura a reassuring look.

'Okay! I'm going to Hogwarts! Yay me!' Sakura grinned widely but suddenly it faulted.

'What now?'

Sakura paused.

'How an earth am I going to persuade Touya?'