Pool of Awakening
A Harry Potter/ Ranma ½ Crossover
Author notes: This takes place in Harry and Co.'s fifth year and after the final volume of Ranma ½. The failed wedding never happened but everything else did. Basically each chapter will divide into two pieces until all the characters have met. This is my first piece of fanfiction involving Harry Potter so please be gentle. Any and all comments and criticisms are appreciated. Flames are ok too if you feel you have to write one.
Only a couple of swears so far so it's PG-13. This might change in the future. Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma and Co or Harry and Co. Please don't sue as this is for entertainment only.
Chapter 1: Nerima, Japan
"Argh!" We're going to be late! Come on Ranma," Akane exclaimed loudly as she quickly gathered her school supplies. It was the last day of school and they needed to be on time for their graduation rehearsal. Finally, high school is almost over. Maybe now their lives would settle down a little, Akane thought.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm comin'," Ranma replied, then quickly shoveled the last mouthfuls of his breakfast into his mouth. "Okay, let's go." Together they rushed to the door, but before they could open it, four letters slipped in through the crack.
"Hey," said Ranma while bending to retrieve the letters. "We have mail, Akane, and so do Kasumi and Nabiki."
"Well, let me see it then," Akane answered. "Kasumi, Nabiki, come here. You've got mail," she shouted towards the kitchen where the rest of the family still ate. While Kasumi and Nabiki came, Akane and Ranma were reading their letters. Quickly they looked at each other in amazement over the contents of the letters. "Does yours say." Ranma began. "Hogwarts.?" Akane asked breathlessly.
"What is it Akane?" Kasumi asked.
"Yeah, what's all the fuss about?" Nabiki added. She was still half asleep and was getting over the jet lag from her flight home from her American university. That being the case, she was even more bewildered than her sister Kasumi. Silently, they took the letter that Ranma handed them and read them. As she read, Nabiki narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
"Oh my, how exciting!" Kasumi burst when she was finished reading her letter.
"Hey Nabiki, ever heard of this school before?" Ranma asked as Nabiki examined the envelope and letter.
"No, but you can bet your ass that I'll be checking this out," Nabiki replied. By this time Mr. Tend and Mr. Saotome had joined the group of teens in the foyer.
"Let me see that, boy," Genma commanded while grabbing the letter from his son's hand. Quickly he and Mr. Tendo read the letter.
"Waaahhhh, my daughters are witches. I'm so proud," Soun wailed.
"Oh father," Kasumi said in exasperation.
This is great. Ranma and I can be alone away from those bimbos. Maybe we can finally start getting closer. Not to mention I'll be learning magic...maybe we can find a cure for Ranma's curse at the same time, Akane thought with a smile.
I wonder what she's thinking about right now. She looks so beautiful when she smiles. Anyway, this Hogwarts place is just what I need. I can finally get away from my unwanted suitors. This will be great, Ranma thought happily.
Hmmm, first I'll have to contact the university, and then dig around for some information about this Hogwarts. Learning magic will be a definite advantage. Now to get Daddy and Uncle Saotome to agree, Nabiki thought as she went over her plans.
"Daddy, do you know anything about this place?" Nabiki asked her father.
"Hmm, I seem to recall your Uncle Ataru went to school somewhere in England when I was a boy. I believe this is the same place. Why, this is wonderful, I'll have to contact him later."
"So you're letting us go?" Nabiki asked cautiously.
"But of course, it's a wonderful opportunity for you children," Soun replied cheerfully.
Wow, that was easier than I thought. "Well, I better get things rolling. We have to arrange travel plans and find out about this Leaky Cauldron that they mention in the letter. Catch you guys later." Nabiki said as she headed up to her room.
"Oh my god, Ranma, we gotta go NOW! We are so late." Akane shouted. Quickly they left the Tendo home and raced towards Furinkan High.
"Have a nice day," Kasumi yelled after them, then quietly closed the door and headed towards the kitchen to clean up. She also had a lot of things to prepare if they were going to be going to a school so far away. Humming, she quickly set about her cleaning and packing. Soun and Genma headed towards the shogi board.
"Soun, is this really a good thing?" Genma asked quietly.
"Yes, Genma, this is exactly the thing my daughters and Ranma need. Not to mention none of your sons suitors will be following," Soun answered gravely.
"Yes, of course, you're perfectly right," Genma answered as he nodded his head.
Surrey, England
Harry woke suddenly with a strangled scream. Nightmares replayed the final Tri-Wizard tournament task in more and more horrendous variations, Cedric dying repeatedly, his parents being tortured. All these horrifying images came to him night after night. Sitting up quickly, his heartbeat returning to normal, Harry glanced around his small bedroom at 4 Privet Drive. It was his birthday, and he was back at the Dursleys once again. For some reason, Dumbledore felt it was imperative that he remains with his only living relatives. His gaze, sweeping the room, fell on his empty owl cage. Hedwig had been gone for several days delivering his letters and was due to return soon. Suddenly a flash of movement caught his eye from outside his window. It was Hedwig and she was carrying a package. Other owls accompanied her too. Rising quickly, he went to open the window to let them in.
Hedwig dropped her package on his bed. She then flew to her cage for a drink and a snack. The other owls were Pig, a school barn owl, and Errol. Gently he removed their packages and carried a wearied Errol to the cage. He would need to recover before returning to the Burrow. Then he gathered the packages and began sorting them. He decided to open the one from his best friend Ron first. There was a letter with his birthday present. When he was done reading, he grinned in delight. He was invited to spend the last week of holidays at the Weasleys. Dumbledore had cleared the idea with Ron's parents. Hermione was going to be there too. Actually, since there was such a mess last year when the Weasley's came to get him that Hermione's parents would be the one to pick up Harry this year. This was a very good idea in Harry's opinion since Hermione's parents were muggles too.
Next, Harry opened the gift Ron sent. It turned out to be a wizard radio that Ron and his twin brothers had put together. Wow, he thought. Now I'll have some news from the wizarding world. He'd been feeling isolated this summer, having only received a few letters from his friends. Also included in the package was a letter from Hermione asking how he was and wishing him a happy birthday. She too had bought him a gift. It was a book called Famous Eastern Wizards and Witches through History. He smiled at the title. Of course Hermione would buy him a book like that. It looked interesting though.
The package Errol brought included a birthday card from the Weasleys, several mince pies and a birthday cake. The last owl, the one from school, had dropped two letters and a package before leaving after a quick drink. One was his school letter telling which books and supplies to bring this year. The other was from Hagrid. He wished Harry a happy birthday and wrote that his gift might be useful this year. Looking askance at the package, Harry carefully unwrapped it. Inside was a book on raising magical creatures from day one. Hmmm, I wonder what we'll be raising this year, he wondered. Just as he was about to go back to bed, another owl arrived. This one carried a small package and a letter. It was from Sirius, his godfather. Harry was excited. Since Sirius was busy working for Dumbledore, they hadn't corresponded very much this summer. The package, his birthday present, was an armband of silver with Celtic engraving. In the letter, Sirius told Harry to wear it at all times. It would give him added protection as its wearer. Slipping the armband on, he was amazed at how well it fit. Suddenly, he yawned. It was either very late or very early depending on how you looked at it and he needed to sleep. After putting his other gifts away Harry climbed back into bed and fell into a fitful sleep.
A Harry Potter/ Ranma ½ Crossover
Author notes: This takes place in Harry and Co.'s fifth year and after the final volume of Ranma ½. The failed wedding never happened but everything else did. Basically each chapter will divide into two pieces until all the characters have met. This is my first piece of fanfiction involving Harry Potter so please be gentle. Any and all comments and criticisms are appreciated. Flames are ok too if you feel you have to write one.
Only a couple of swears so far so it's PG-13. This might change in the future. Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma and Co or Harry and Co. Please don't sue as this is for entertainment only.
Chapter 1: Nerima, Japan
"Argh!" We're going to be late! Come on Ranma," Akane exclaimed loudly as she quickly gathered her school supplies. It was the last day of school and they needed to be on time for their graduation rehearsal. Finally, high school is almost over. Maybe now their lives would settle down a little, Akane thought.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm comin'," Ranma replied, then quickly shoveled the last mouthfuls of his breakfast into his mouth. "Okay, let's go." Together they rushed to the door, but before they could open it, four letters slipped in through the crack.
"Hey," said Ranma while bending to retrieve the letters. "We have mail, Akane, and so do Kasumi and Nabiki."
"Well, let me see it then," Akane answered. "Kasumi, Nabiki, come here. You've got mail," she shouted towards the kitchen where the rest of the family still ate. While Kasumi and Nabiki came, Akane and Ranma were reading their letters. Quickly they looked at each other in amazement over the contents of the letters. "Does yours say." Ranma began. "Hogwarts.?" Akane asked breathlessly.
"What is it Akane?" Kasumi asked.
"Yeah, what's all the fuss about?" Nabiki added. She was still half asleep and was getting over the jet lag from her flight home from her American university. That being the case, she was even more bewildered than her sister Kasumi. Silently, they took the letter that Ranma handed them and read them. As she read, Nabiki narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
"Oh my, how exciting!" Kasumi burst when she was finished reading her letter.
"Hey Nabiki, ever heard of this school before?" Ranma asked as Nabiki examined the envelope and letter.
"No, but you can bet your ass that I'll be checking this out," Nabiki replied. By this time Mr. Tend and Mr. Saotome had joined the group of teens in the foyer.
"Let me see that, boy," Genma commanded while grabbing the letter from his son's hand. Quickly he and Mr. Tendo read the letter.
"Waaahhhh, my daughters are witches. I'm so proud," Soun wailed.
"Oh father," Kasumi said in exasperation.
This is great. Ranma and I can be alone away from those bimbos. Maybe we can finally start getting closer. Not to mention I'll be learning magic...maybe we can find a cure for Ranma's curse at the same time, Akane thought with a smile.
I wonder what she's thinking about right now. She looks so beautiful when she smiles. Anyway, this Hogwarts place is just what I need. I can finally get away from my unwanted suitors. This will be great, Ranma thought happily.
Hmmm, first I'll have to contact the university, and then dig around for some information about this Hogwarts. Learning magic will be a definite advantage. Now to get Daddy and Uncle Saotome to agree, Nabiki thought as she went over her plans.
"Daddy, do you know anything about this place?" Nabiki asked her father.
"Hmm, I seem to recall your Uncle Ataru went to school somewhere in England when I was a boy. I believe this is the same place. Why, this is wonderful, I'll have to contact him later."
"So you're letting us go?" Nabiki asked cautiously.
"But of course, it's a wonderful opportunity for you children," Soun replied cheerfully.
Wow, that was easier than I thought. "Well, I better get things rolling. We have to arrange travel plans and find out about this Leaky Cauldron that they mention in the letter. Catch you guys later." Nabiki said as she headed up to her room.
"Oh my god, Ranma, we gotta go NOW! We are so late." Akane shouted. Quickly they left the Tendo home and raced towards Furinkan High.
"Have a nice day," Kasumi yelled after them, then quietly closed the door and headed towards the kitchen to clean up. She also had a lot of things to prepare if they were going to be going to a school so far away. Humming, she quickly set about her cleaning and packing. Soun and Genma headed towards the shogi board.
"Soun, is this really a good thing?" Genma asked quietly.
"Yes, Genma, this is exactly the thing my daughters and Ranma need. Not to mention none of your sons suitors will be following," Soun answered gravely.
"Yes, of course, you're perfectly right," Genma answered as he nodded his head.
Surrey, England
Harry woke suddenly with a strangled scream. Nightmares replayed the final Tri-Wizard tournament task in more and more horrendous variations, Cedric dying repeatedly, his parents being tortured. All these horrifying images came to him night after night. Sitting up quickly, his heartbeat returning to normal, Harry glanced around his small bedroom at 4 Privet Drive. It was his birthday, and he was back at the Dursleys once again. For some reason, Dumbledore felt it was imperative that he remains with his only living relatives. His gaze, sweeping the room, fell on his empty owl cage. Hedwig had been gone for several days delivering his letters and was due to return soon. Suddenly a flash of movement caught his eye from outside his window. It was Hedwig and she was carrying a package. Other owls accompanied her too. Rising quickly, he went to open the window to let them in.
Hedwig dropped her package on his bed. She then flew to her cage for a drink and a snack. The other owls were Pig, a school barn owl, and Errol. Gently he removed their packages and carried a wearied Errol to the cage. He would need to recover before returning to the Burrow. Then he gathered the packages and began sorting them. He decided to open the one from his best friend Ron first. There was a letter with his birthday present. When he was done reading, he grinned in delight. He was invited to spend the last week of holidays at the Weasleys. Dumbledore had cleared the idea with Ron's parents. Hermione was going to be there too. Actually, since there was such a mess last year when the Weasley's came to get him that Hermione's parents would be the one to pick up Harry this year. This was a very good idea in Harry's opinion since Hermione's parents were muggles too.
Next, Harry opened the gift Ron sent. It turned out to be a wizard radio that Ron and his twin brothers had put together. Wow, he thought. Now I'll have some news from the wizarding world. He'd been feeling isolated this summer, having only received a few letters from his friends. Also included in the package was a letter from Hermione asking how he was and wishing him a happy birthday. She too had bought him a gift. It was a book called Famous Eastern Wizards and Witches through History. He smiled at the title. Of course Hermione would buy him a book like that. It looked interesting though.
The package Errol brought included a birthday card from the Weasleys, several mince pies and a birthday cake. The last owl, the one from school, had dropped two letters and a package before leaving after a quick drink. One was his school letter telling which books and supplies to bring this year. The other was from Hagrid. He wished Harry a happy birthday and wrote that his gift might be useful this year. Looking askance at the package, Harry carefully unwrapped it. Inside was a book on raising magical creatures from day one. Hmmm, I wonder what we'll be raising this year, he wondered. Just as he was about to go back to bed, another owl arrived. This one carried a small package and a letter. It was from Sirius, his godfather. Harry was excited. Since Sirius was busy working for Dumbledore, they hadn't corresponded very much this summer. The package, his birthday present, was an armband of silver with Celtic engraving. In the letter, Sirius told Harry to wear it at all times. It would give him added protection as its wearer. Slipping the armband on, he was amazed at how well it fit. Suddenly, he yawned. It was either very late or very early depending on how you looked at it and he needed to sleep. After putting his other gifts away Harry climbed back into bed and fell into a fitful sleep.