-1Title:Hogwarts: The Duo Years

Author: Dark Nuriko

Category: Harry Potter/Gundam Wing

Genre: Fantasy/Humor/Romance

Pairings: 1x2, 3x4, 5x6x13, HxD, RxH

Warnings: Yaoi, Shounen Ai, Duo Language, toying with HP timeline.

Ratings: R to NC-17, depending on my mood.

Disclaimer: Harry Potter and Gundam Wing do not belong to me. These original ideas and characters belong to their wonderful creators, who haven't banned us yet from writing wonderful fanfiction with them. Any original characters that might arise are purely mine. Please don't steal them without permission.

Author's Note: Now, this is a story that really should be read after reading the first part to this. Namely, Magic and Mobile Suits. This is the sequel to that story and will begin a year after the original ending of the story. While hundreds of ideas have been racing through my mind about what to do with this, it was Duo himself who helped me to figure this out. So, without making the loyal fans… and the new ones… wait any longer, here is Hogwarts: The Duo Years.

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Nuriko: Well, I said there would be a sequel, and here it is.

Duo: About time. You were taking forever for this.

Nuriko: Well, I wanted to try to have the next chapter done before posting the first. But since I've got a lot more to handle in my life, I don't think I can always do that. I will attempt it though.

Draco: Bloody hell woman, don't push it. Just give them the chapters as you finish it.

Nuriko:winces: Yes, sir, Mr. Malfoy.

Draco:raises an eyebrow: Don't even think of it woman. Just get to work.

Nuriko:sighs: Right. Without further ado, here is the first part to Hogwarts: The Duo Years.

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A soft trill filled the large bedroom. Slowly, one violet eye cracked open from underneath the large canopy bed. Buried under heavy covers, one pillow, and behind the drapes around the bed, Duo Maxwell woke up slowly, yawning as he struggled to get out of his warm prison and stretched as the cover pooled around his waist. Another trill filled the room and Duo yawned into his hand once again, nodding.

"Yeah, yeah, I know Scythe. Thanks for being my alarm clock. You are defiantly one I can't just turn off and ignore," he murmured in a tired voice.

The black phoenix trilled once again, before flying through the drapes and settling beside Duo on his pillows. The bird was still as small as it had been when Duo had first gotten him. He was truly an oddity, even in the wizarding world. Duo didn't care though. He loved Scythe, and the bird was truly amazing. While being smaller than normal, he could still carry a lot of weight, in fact over ten times his weight. He then laughed as the phoenix nuzzled his arm, trying to get him moving.

"Yes, Scythe. I'm moving. I'm moving," he said with a grin, getting up from the bed. He used magic to correct and re-braid his hair, before pulling off his sleeping pants and changing into a pair of black jeans and a black shirt, and then a rich violet robe that seemed to play off the vibrant color of his eyes. With that done, he undid half of his braid, before tying it off. It looked more wizardly this way. Something he loved. While it wasn't as lose as he wore it when he had been going to Hogwarts, he wasn't all tied up either.

"Master Duo? You are due at the Ministry of Magic in less than an hour. I thought I'd bring you breakfast," Dobby murmured as Duo walked into the outer chamber of his room. Being the headmaster of Hogwarts, he was given the most amazing bedchamber Duo had ever seen. There was two sitting rooms, an attached bathroom, and the largest bedroom he had ever seen. Dumbledore had certainly gone all out when he had put together the headmaster's quarters for his later ascension to the role.

"Thank you Dobby. This was thoughtful of you," Duo told the house elf with a smile, moving over to the table to eat what had been served.

"Don't thank him. It was all of us what thought you should eat," a high girlish voice said from the doorway, carrying Duo's favorite slippers.

Duo couldn't help but grin, his eyes bright. "Is that right, Lolly? Then thank all of the house elves for me, would you?" he asked, even as Dobby pouted. While both of them seemed to look alike, Lolly had a small bow behind one long bat-like ear. While they looked like short ogres, it was more than obvious they were a different race all together.

Lolly stuck her tongue out at Dobby when Duo said that and placed his slippers at his feet. Duo pushed his feet into them, before grinning at both of them. While Lolly wasn't normally such an outspoken elf, she seemed to get very noisy and loud when Dobby was around.

"Ok, both of you. Stop. I've got a meeting. Is the Floo Network open to the ministry?" he asked, trying to change the subject. Of course, it wasn't the same as just ordering the two to stop, but Duo tried not to force such things on the house elves. He enjoyed it when they spoke their minds, even if it was for some very stupid reasons.

"Of course. It's ready to go whenever you are and will remain open until you return. We've even made certain only you can get through. So you need not fear that someone will come along and harm the school while you are away." Duo smiled brightly at those words. After a year of cleaning and renovating, the school was finally ready to be re-opened. It was just that it would take a bit more time to find wizards who would be willing to become teachers. That was why he was headed to the Ministry. He was to ask for their help in finding teachers.

"Thank you, Lolly. I'm certain Hogwarts will be well cared for while I am at my meeting." Lolly flushed softly, before turning to leave. She the paused.

"Oh, Master Duo, you have a letter that arrived by owl earlier this morning. I didn't want to wake you, so I waited. I almost forgot."

"Stupid, Lolly. You almost forgot something important to Master Duo," Dobby grumbled. Duo laughed softly, shaking his head.

"Stop it, both of you." He stood, having finished his meal and moved over to Lolly. "Where's the letter?" he asked, taking it from her as she held it out to him. Dobby picked up the tray and vanished to take it back into the kitchens. Lolly bowed and left as well, leaving Duo alone to read his letter. With a smile on his lips, he opened the letter and grinned when he noticed the familiar scrawl of Quatre's, who wrote to him every week.

Dear Duo,

I hope everything is going well. I remember you said you have a meeting with the Ministry of Magic today, so I thought I'd write to wish you good luck. I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing Hogwarts once more. It seems Trowa is as well, seeing as it's all Lion and him seem to talk about.

At this, Duo couldn't help but laugh. Trowa had felt like he was in heaven when he had been at Hogwarts in the past. In fact, Duo was more than certain that he would willingly become the Care of Magical Creatures professor once he finished his last year of school. While all the pilots had seemed to do well while they had been at Hogwarts, they had tests and other skills that had been needed to be finished before Duo could willingly accept them as full wizards and allow them to offer their services to the school they had all come to love.

Wufei seems to think you are slacking, seeing as it's been a year since we were last together. Yet sadly, it doesn't always mean that you are slacking. Since your last letter, I've tried to let him realize that you simply have a lot to do before you can officially re-open the school. As I also heard, today you are applying for teachers, which is the last thing you need. I'm so eager to hear your reply. I want to see those lovely green hills once again, as well as you.

You've been hidden from us for a year. Yet, you aren't the only one. Heero has also been missing since we parted ways. From what I heard, he saw you once more before he vanished. I'm assuming he asked for an unplotable place so he could be left alone. Even skills we've learned can't find him. I'm certain you'll be able to get a hold of him once you're certain the school can re-open.

Duo couldn't help but smile. Heero had come to him to get an unplotable place. In fact, Duo found the perfect area and left him to his own devices. Duo had assumed that Heero would eventually return to the others once he got over the fact that he would have to deal without the one he loved for a while. Duo had no idea he had planned to hide away for as long as he wanted to.

In any case, I should let you go. I've got Preventer work to get to and you have your meeting. I'm certain this got to you just shortly before you had to leave. So I will wish you luck and send you a hug. Take care of yourself and let me know what happened once you return.

Love always,

Q-bean

Duo laughed once more and tucked the letter into his jeans pocket under his robes and took hold of the floo powder that was above the fireplace. Taking some of it into his hand, he tossed it into the fire. "Ministry of Magic," he murmured, before walking right into the green fire and vanishing from the chamber entirely.

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Arriving through the large fireplace in the middle of the entry hall of the Ministry, Duo smiled at the small, rather plump older witch who was in charge of allowing people into the main center of the place. "Hey Gloria. I'm here to see the minister. I've got an appointment with her."

Gloria flushed and nodded. "Yes, Headmaster Maxwell. She's expecting you." The little witch was a fan of his, and had two daughters who would start wizarding school this year if Duo managed to get Hogwarts back up and running. So she was more than willing to cheer him on. As were many other witches and wizards in the ministry itself. While there were still some families that were similar to how the Malfoy's had once been, it was even more rare to find such pure blood families any more.

"Thank you, Gloria. Keep you finger's crossed for me." She giggled like a young woman at those words before doing just that and letting him through. Duo headed through the now familiar halls, of which he had been up and down dozens of times through out his move to bring Hogwarts back to life. His first trip here had been to take on the name of Headmaster of the old school, so that he could have authority to begin repairs and renovations on the old castle. Now, it was just the finishing touches that were needed on the school. Namely: the teachers. The one thing that made it all work. Without teachers, there would be no school.

Duo stopped at a set of double doors in a soft blue color. The words 'Minister of Magic' rested in shimmering silver lettering across the door. It was one of the coolest things he's ever seen. It was also a spell that Hermione had come up with once she joined the Ministry. Duo had heard about it once he had come to the Ministry the first time and learned who it was that had become the new Minister of Magic.

Knocking on the door, he wasn't surprised when they opened, the silvery words changing from 'Minister of Magic' to 'Welcome Headmaster Duo' as they did. He smiled in wonder. It really was the most amazing thing he's ever seen. The spell relied on being able to tell who it was at the door and being able to correctly match names to faces. It could be in any color of your choice and it all depended on the mood of the caster as to how sparkly it was. It really was an ingenious spell.

"Welcome Headmaster. I've been expecting you," a light, almost sweet voice whispered gently. Duo grinned as he came in and walked past shelves of books and various wizarding objects until he stopped at a simple redwood desk and matching chairs. Sitting behind the desk was a mature woman with long bright red hair that seemed rather puffy. Wise green eyes rested behind half moon glasses while dark gray robes covered a slender, almost weedy figure.

"Minister Weasley, a pleasure, as usual," Duo commented. The woman behind the desk rolled her eyes.

"I thought I told you to call me Hermione," she admonished.

"Well, I recall telling you I'd call you Hermione when you called me Duo," he replied, a grin on his lips. She smiled in return before standing and going over to hug him.

"Of course. I keep forgetting because we're always meeting for business reasons. You've turned down every invitation I've sent for you to come to dinner at my family home."

Duo had the good graces to flush at her words. "Well, you remind me a lot of your great-grandmother and going to the Burrow would just be too much for me at the moment. Besides, I had to get the school back into shape before today, so I just didn't have the extra time to spare."

She gave him a small frown at those words. "Well, I'm afraid I've got bad news."

"Oh no, don't tell me. We won't be opening because there aren't any teachers to be found." Hermione nodded, a sad expression on her face.

"I'm afraid so, Duo. There are plenty of wizards left in the ministry, and my sister and two of my brothers have offered to help, but it's not enough." Duo nodded. The Weasley clan was rather large. With two girls and five boys, that was a lot of them, but it wasn't enough. The oldest of the Weasley sisters was the Minister of Magic, and thus unable to help as a professor.

The next sibling, which was the other daughter, was a nurse at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. Helena would be taking over the roll of nurse at Hogwarts, and Duo was more than eager to have her. The oldest son, Arthur, was a landscaper, and thus he would become the new keeper of the keys and grounds. Mackenzie, the second oldest boy, was going to take over as Librarian, seeing as he loved books. The other three boys were Auror's and were needed someplace else.

"I see. That still leaves Arithmancy, DADA, History of Magic, Flying/Quiddich, Transfiguation, Herbology, Diviniation, Muggle Studies, Ancient Runes, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Potions, and a Caretaker. It's gonna be impossible to find so many people all at once."

Hermione frowned, placing an arm on his shoulder. "Don't worry so much, Duo. I'm certain we can figure this out. I'm not related to Hermione Granger-Weasley for nothing."

"I know, 'Mione. We just have to figure things out." Before she could reply, there was a knock on her office door. She sighed and waved a hand at it, opening before them. Standing there was a rather skinny young man with tons of freckles. He seemed to be a nervous boy and fidgeted constantly.

"Minister, this letter was here for you. It was given strict instructions not to be delivered until today at this exact time. It's addressed to both Headmaster Maxwell and yourself," the boy replied in a voice that cracked. Hermione nodded and accepted the envelope, even as the boy bowed and left the room. She stared at it, her emerald gaze serious. She then handed it over to Duo. Duo accepted it, looking it over himself.

"So, a envelope for both of us to be delivered right now? Why do I get the feeling Dumbledore is behind this?" Hermione's gaze widened.

"Headmaster Albus Dumbledore? Oh Duo, do you really think so?"

Duo nodded and opened the envelope. Once opened, Duo found a familiar red powder and a small note that read:

Use this in the fire place at exactly noon.

Duo stared at the clock. It was two minutes till. He then looked over at the Minister. "Well, I guess the only thing to do it to try it and see what happens."

Walking over to the fireplace, he waited till exactly noon and then tossed the power into the fire. For a few seconds, nothing happened. Yet eventually, something appeared. In the flames, the face of Albus Dumbledore himself appeared. Duo couldn't help but grin. The powder had been his link to the past on a number of occasions and this was merely another one. Hermione's green eyes widened and she bowed her head to the former Headmaster and very well known wizard.

"Dumbledore, sir, what an honor it is to meet you," Hermione whispered in wide eyed wonder. Duo couldn't keep the grin from his face.

"You've gotten older sir. There are a few more wrinkles on that wise old face of yours," Duo teased. Dumbledore's lips smiled and his eyes twinkled as he looked at the two of them.

"As you have no doubt been rather busy yourself, Mr. Maxwell. No, perhaps it would be wiser to call you Headmaster Maxwell now." Duo grinned, tears lightly filling his eyes. It was a dream he was so close to realizing… and yet so close to failing as well.

"Yes, I have. And yet, I seem to be short quite a few professors, Albus. I don't think Hogwarts will be able to open this year," Duo said seriously. Dumbledore's smile remain and from the fire came a piece of paper. Duo took it and stared at the complex spell on it.

"Oh, you're teachers are already chosen and awaiting for you to summon them, Headmaster Maxwell. It is only for the first year, and then they will come back home. But this first year will allow you to train their replacements. Although, some have agreed to stay for the term of seven years, seeing as you won't have full replacements for all of them right away. Just… I ask that you do not let the learn too much about the past. You understand that one, do you not?" Duo's eyes widened as Dumbledore's words sunk in. A brilliant smile soon crossed his lips.

"Does this mean Harry and the others have agreed to come help?" he asked, almost giddy.

Hermione's eyes widened at those words, and yet she was soon openly crying, for she had also wanted Hogwarts to be returned to former glory, and now, the old Headmaster was lending help to the new, and in the form of the greatest help of all.

"You are correct, Duo. Draco Malfoy shall come as your Potions Professor. Harry Potter as your Transfiguration Professor as well as handle Flying/Quiddich once a week. Hermione Granger will be come your Arithmancy/Ancient Runes/Muggle Studies Professor. I am certain you will find her perfect and quite able to handle all three."

At that Duo nodded in agreement. "Of course, sir."

"Neville Longbottom shall be your new Herbology Professor. Luna Lovegood shall be your Astrology Professor. Lavender Brown will be your Diviniation Professor. Ronald Weasley will handle Charms, of which I can say he's become very good at over these last few years."

Duo raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything.

"Sirius Black shall take over Defense Against the Dark Arts while Remus Lupin will be your new Care of Magical Creatures Professor, if you allow him such a role."

"Of course. I am certain Remus will make a much better Professor than Sirius, although I am certain Sirius' class will never be boring."

"Of course. I am also sending Fred and George to be Caretakers of the school, until such time as you find someone who can understand the troublemakers as well as they can." Duo smirked. He hadn't had the pleasure of meeting the twins when he was last at Hogwarts, but he was more than eager to meet them now, seeing as he was certain there would be plenty of troublemakers once school began.

"Understood, Albus. I'm certain the greatest troublemakers in Hogwarts history will come in very handy."

"As I figured as much. Lastly, I've spoken with Professor Binns. Now while he teaches rather old History of Magic, I have left instructions with him to update somewhat for the time that he will be teaching for you. He'll be at the school when you return, as well as all the other Hogwarts Ghosts. Unfortunately, I couldn't get Peeves to leave, so you'll have to deal with him as well. Although, he listens to the Headmaster and perhaps he'll listen to the twins, but otherwise, I would advise caution."

"Dully noted, Albus. So, when will I be calling my Professors to Hogwarts?" he asked, even as Hermione seemed just pleased to be in the presence of such a great wizard.

"I would suggest you summon them a week before classes. So they can get used to the changes. Also, make certain people the head of house as you see fit. Perhaps someone you trust as Hufflepuff, seeing as I could not find one to send you as a teacher."

"That's ok. I've got a Hufflepuff in mind. It seems my nurse is a former Hufflepuff, or rather, would have been had Hogwarts been open."

Dumbledore laughed at those words. "I see you are already one step ahead of me."

"Yes, Albus. I also plan to teach Transfiguration, so that Harry may focus more time on Flying and Quiddich, seeing as he is a great wizard, but his passion lays in flying."

"You truly know your Professor's already. So I shall leave their placements to you. Seeing as your first classes shall be small, I wish you the best of luck." Dumbledore's twinkling eyes became serious. "And Duo, that spell is not to be used without a lot of through put behind it. If you do, you could change the past and alter your future. So use much caution."

Duo's chestnut head bounced in agreement. "Of course, Headmaster Dumbledore. After all, that is something I know very well. Besides, Miss Minister here won't allow me to do anything stupid. So I'm certain things will be very careful. Although, can our professors know about the Minister's relationship to a couple of them?"

"I do not see the harm in it, Duo, seeing as the Minister of Magic is a very big position. They can't, not know who she is. So I suppose you shall have to tell them," Dumbledore said, before smiling as Duo nodded his agreement, as did Hermione.

"I will do my best to remain professional, Headmaster Dumbledore," the Minister said to the older man. Dumbledore smiled.

"I am certain you will, Minister. Well, I've spent too much time here. I am needed else where. Give my regards to your friends when you tell them classes will be starting on time, Headmaster Maxwell. I shall keep in touch."

"Same here, Albus," Duo replied, before watching him vanish. He then looked at Hermione. She was smiling brightly, tears in her eyes. They shared a hug and Duo took a step back. "I've got things to get ready, as well as invitations to our first students."

"Of course. I've got tons for work as well. So I'm certain you can see yourself out." Duo nodded.

"Of course. Take care, Hermione."

"You too," she said. Duo left, the paper held tightly in his hands. Once he was gone from the office, he gave Gloria a thumbs up as he passed her before adding Floo power to the fireplace and saying 'Hogwarts'. He then stepped into the green flames and vanished.

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Nuriko: Well this is it for the first part. I will have the other pilots show up in part two. As well as a reunion between Heero and Duo. Will it be a positive one or a negative one? Only the next chapter will tell.

Duo: Oi… there she goes again. Someone stop her.

Draco: No, let her be. She has a point.

Nuriko: Thank you Draco. So, until next part, ja mata ne.