Just so you all know, this takes place during Harry's fifth year. I don't know if I'm going to make this into a series yet or if it's going to stay at a one-shot. I really don't know the exact ages of the characters. Let's just say that Usagi is about... well, somewhere in her thirties? I guess that'll work. How old are the marauders nowadays? However old they would be is how old she is. I know, it's not the usual Usagi goes to Hogwarts as a transfer student and falls in love with Harry and Draco (By the way, I really like those stories!). *Sighs* Oh well... The entire Harry Potter story is the same, but as far as Sailor Moon goes... no scouts, no moon princess, no anything from that universe, except Usagi...
I don't own Harry Potter of Sailor Moon. The belong to really rich people... as a matter of fact, didn't J.K. Rowling buy a castle? I can assure you, I don't own a castle.
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The sorting had just finished. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were sitting at the Gryffindor table chatting about their schedules.
"So, who do you think our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is this year?" asked Hermione as she peered down at her own slip of paper.
"I don't know. There's no name by the class." came Harry's answer.
"As long as it's not another Lockhart, I think..." Ron didn't get to finish his statement, though. He was interrupted by Dumbledore's cheery voice.
"Students, as you are all probably wondering who your new DADA teacher is, allow me to introduce her to you," the headmaster's eyes twinkled behind his half moon spectacles. "I would like you all to meet Miss Usagi... Tsukino." The Great Hall was filled with polite clapping and the usual smirks from the Slytherin table. Usagi smiled brightly and nodded her head, acknowledging all of the many students awaiting their meal. Her smile, as beautiful as it was, did not quite reach her eyes.
"Well then, I do believe that it's time to eat." Dumbledore said, never allowing his grin to fade.
Harry looked at the girl. She was breathtaking. He knew that she had to be somewhere in her twenties, possibly even thirties. However, time was obviously very kind to this enchanting woman. Her skin was as flawless as a young child's. Harry wasn't the only one in the hall to appreciate her stunning beauty. He was just the only one that took the time to look deeper. He saw the pain and heartache she bore along with the deep sadness that was barely concealed. The strange thing, however, was that she was oddly familiar. He felt as if he had known Miss Tsukino all of his life.
"Harry, you can stop drooling anytime now! Honestly, she's too old for you!" Hermione called out. Harry looked Hermione startled.
"She is a pretty little thing," George mentioned matter-of-factly.
"Definitely, very pretty," agreed Fred.
"Pretty?" Hermione asked. All of the guys around her turned to face her, clearly saying that they all thought so too. "Okay, she's attractive, but she's a teacher!"
"That's where the rule look but don't touch comes in," Fred said slyly.
"Look? That's rich. She's probably old enough to be your mother!"
"What's wrong, Hermione? Are you jealous?" Ron teased.
"You're whole family is impossible! You too, Harry!"
"Mmhmm," was all that came from Harry for he had resumed his gaze on the new goddess.
The first class that the Harry and company had was potions and, of course, it was a double with the Slytherins. All of the students were working on their latest assignment. You could see various students walking around the room, getting the ingredients. Various noises such as the bubbling of cauldrons and slicing of some sort of magical root could be heard. Suddenly a soft rapping broke through the thick tension of the dungeon. The door opened to reveal a slender figure in sky blue dress robes surrounded by a halo of gold locks.
"What can I do for you, Miss..." Snape then cleared his throat loudly, "Tsukino?" Usagi's shy expression instantly changed to a venomous glare.
"I was hoping that you would give me some dragon teeth. I'm out and I need some for my next lesson." It seemed as if it was all Usagi could do to keep her anger in check.
"Dragon teeth? Whatever are you teaching them?"
"Does it really matter? It's my class." Usagi replied exasperated.
"Since it's my dragon teeth that you want, I think I should know what you're doing with them." Snape said coldly. You could see his loathing dripping from his lips as he spoke.
"Just forget it. I'll just go see Hagrid," Usagi sighed. "I had no idea that you were going to be so difficult."
"Difficult, am I?" Snape quirked his eyebrow. "I was merely curious." Snape turned around and headed to his personal stash. You could hear him rummaging in the cabinets before he pulled out a large glass jar. The entire time, Harry and a few other students watched Usagi. Her eyes looked around the room absently while she casually shifted her weight from one foot to the other. Finally, her eyes rested on Harry. They immediately softened and filled with sorrow.
"So, I see our very own celebrity has caught your eye." Snape's voice was cold and cruel. "But then again, you've always taken a liking to dark headed Gryffindors." At this point, Usagi was fuming. Her jaw was clenched tightly and her normally brilliant sapphire orbs had darkened immensely. "Don't make the mistake of getting close to this one as well. You do remember what happened to the last one, don't you Usagi?" All of the students watched Usagi's eyes fill up with tears that eventually found themselves sliding down her porcelain cheeks. Usagi's lower lip quivered as she let out a soft sob. She opened her mouth to give her retort but the words wouldn't come. She was forced to settle for turning around and walking away.
Snape watched Usagi until he could no longer see her. He then turned around with the jar still in hand and walked back to his desk.
"What do you think that was all about?" whispered Ron. The only response Ron got was a shrug from Hermione. Harry, apparently, was deep in thought.
"Harry, are you okay?" Hermione finally asked.
"I'm fine. It's just that, well, I think I've seen her somewhere. I just feel like I should remember her or something." Harry furrowed his brow. He was positive that he had seen her somewhere.
"Where could you've possible met her? She's a witch. I hate to break it to you, Harry, but I think you're just imagining things." Hermione said in turn. Harry knew that she had a point, but that still didn't stop his suspicions.
Finally, after all of his classes, Harry was allowed to go up to his room and relax. He was mildly disappointed that he didn't have DADA that day. He was looking forward to being in Miss Tsukino's class.
"I wonder what Snape meant? What could have happened to her?" Harry asked himself aloud. He sighed and sat up on his bed. Suddenly, his attention was called to his opened trunk or, rather, what was in the trunk. Harry reached down and brought out the photo album that Hagrid had given him so many years ago. He opened the book and slowly turned each page after thoroughly examining the pictures each one held. Finally he came to a picture of his mother. She must've still been in school for she was wearing the traditional Hogwarts robe. There was another figure in the picture that Harry had never really paid attention to before. She and his mother had their arms linked and were smiling happily. Harry looked at the girl that was with his mom and gasped. It was her, Usagi Tsukino. He quickly took the picture out and turned it over. On the back, scrawled in black ink, were the words:
Lily Potter and Usagi Tsukino
Best Friends Forever.
Harry picked up the book and ran out of his room to show his friends. "Ron! Hermione! Come here!" Ron and Hermione were both in the common room. They both looked up at him alarmed. It wasn't like Harry to act this way.
"Harry, what's is it?"
"See for yourselves," Harry replied, handing the two of them the picture.
"So?" asked Ron, "what about it?"
Hermione gasped, "It's Harry's mom and the new teacher, Miss Tsukino." Once Ron had taken a closer look, he too gasped. "Harry, where did you get this?"
"It was in the photo album that Hagrid put together for me."
"Are there any more pictures of her in it?" Ron asked curiously.
"I don't know, let's sit down and find out." The trio then proceeded to sit down near the crackling fire and search through the pictures. The majority of them were of just Harry's parents. There were several group pictures that she appeared in. She was always standing right beside Lily. Finally, they turned page and saw a picture of Lily and Usagi with James in the middle.
"Harry, I think that your dad and Miss Tsukino must've been really close friends. That would explain what Snape was talking about. You know, about not getting involved with any more dark headed Gryffindors?" Harry nodded as he continued to study the picture.
"Uh, guys. I don't think it was Harry's dad the Snape was talking about," Ron said suddenly.
Hermione and Harry both turned to give him puzzled looks. "Why not?" Ron didn't even meet their gaze. He simple pointed to the picture below the one they had previously been looking at. This was the only picture that Harry had seen in the book that didn't include either of his parents. However, Usagi was dressed in a long flowing gown. She was sitting on a wooden pew with her dress pulled up so that it exposed her slender legs. A man was kneeling before her, holding the garter that adorned her thigh. The man had a strong and handsome face that looked as if he would smile for the rest of his life. Harry knew that smile wasn't permanent, though.
"No way," Hermione whispered. "The new teacher married your godfather?"
"That certainly explains a lot," Hermione put in.
"That just gives me more questions," Harry whispered more to himself than to his friends.
That's all for now. Sorry if it seems a bit rushed. I have a tendency to do that... I just wanted to get this up and see what everyone's response was... so could you be the wonderful people you are and review? If you do, I'll review your stories!!! I promise!!!