I am so touched by the amount of reviews left for the first chapter! I decided to post this ASAP as a reward. Your constructive criticisms really helped motivate me. You guys simply rock! Here are the results of the poll as it currently stands:

Viktor/Kagome: 9

Cedric/Kagome: 8

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It's so close…well I will decide by next chapter so please vote on the pairing :)

"Children that will be enough." Molly said as she shoved them from the room.

"But," Was all Harry, Ron, Hermione, George, Fred, and Ginny could get out before the door was slammed in their faces.

Molly cast a silencing charm on the door before she turned back to the group.

As soon as the spell cast and Molly had taken her seat, Kagome felt the gravity of the situation finally hit her.

"Professor Dumbledore," Kagome was once again worrying her bottom lip between her teeth. "Please explain everything."

A lengthy paused seemed to fill the air between them as they waited for Dumbledore to begin.

Molly wanted to hug the poor girl to death but remained seated. Although Kagome assumed she was oblivious, Molly knew enough to know that Kagome was very much like Harry. Ryoko had shared bits and pieces of Kagome's past with her as it had become need to know information.

Especially after Ryoko had suffered the loss of her husband all those years ago she was nervous she would lose her family to the magical realm.

Mrs. Weasley's heart went out to both Kagome and Harry. Both were too young to be destined to save the world from evils only thought to exist in nightmares.

The Ministry of Magic in Japan had tried to keep close tabs on Kagome, but her actions in the past had been hard to monitor. They could only gain information through Ryoko and updates were few and far between as Kagome's quest was very demanding. However, with the completion of the jewel they had thought the worst was over, but the recent news Severus had acquired confirmed otherwise.

"My dear, what do you know of your heritage?" He wondered as he picked up his cup of tea.

Kagome didn't understand what her heritage had to do with anything. "I'm Japanese. I've lived in Japan all my life. My mom comes from a long line of Shinto Priests and Priestesses, and my dad was raised in Kyoto but moved to Tokyo after high school to start college. They met at Tokyo University and married just before they graduated. He passed away when I was three."

She let her words sink in as she took a breath. She honestly didn't know what else they wanted to know.

"Your mother never mentioned anything else?" Molly gently prodded as she gently placed her hand on Kagome's shoulder.

"No," She spoke slowly, hoping they would hurry up and stop beating around the bush.

"Kagome, your father was a wizard." A man she had never seen before said as Molly turned an indignant glare his way.

"Remus, that is no way to tell her."

"And telling Harry the way he was told was any better?" Sirius was quick to defend Remus.

Dumbledore waited to gauge her reaction before he continued.

Internally Kagome was trying to process the new information. She supposed wizards could exist. After all she was a miko with an affinity for holy power, and she had met people like Urusuae and Tsubaki who wielded dark, so there was no reason to doubt the existence of other mythical beings. Especially not since she knew demons existed.

"I still do not understand what this has to do with anything." Her head was starting to hurt. "I do not have any magical powers." She stated, hoping that maybe they had made a mistake.

Perhaps there was another Japanese girl out there who had magical abilities.

A small smile tugged at the corners of the old man's face.

He leaned in a little closer so his eyes crept over the tops of his half-moon glasses.

"You don't?" He seemed highly amused by her statement.

She shook her head in the negative.

"Miss Higurashi magical powers may appear in different forms. In fact, I find yours to be quite peculiar."

Kagome didn't know if she should be offended of flattered. It felt like he was complimenting her, but she was unsure.

"I believe yours have culminated in your energy. You are a miko are you not?"

Her cheeks flushed a rose color as she reevaluated her abilities.

"You would have also developed more traditional powers if your mother had not prohibited your entry into the magical world."

"I," She stopped short at the curious glances she was receiving.

"It's true, dear." Molly added seeing the doubt that clouded the young girl's features.

"I met your parents at Hogwarts many years ago, and your father and mother were members of the Order. Your mother fled London and went back to Japan after the first Wizarding War. During the war your father and mother risked their lives to save and protect James and Lily Potter, Harry's parents."

She felt like the walls were closing in on her and suddenly wished Inuyasha was there to whisk her away and save her just as he had all those months before, all those times before.

In some odd way it made perfect sense.

"Then why was I told my father died in a car accident?"

"Your mother lied to you. She did it to protect you. Voldermort's loyal followers," Molly and Arthur winced at the name. "want you because they believe you have a useful item in your possession. One that they can use to resurrect him once and for all"

A chill slithered down her spine and settled in the pit of her stomach. She was only slightly aware of Arthur escorting her to a chair as the world righted itself.

Kagome was as white as freshly fallen snow.

'If this Voldermort person's followers know of the jewels existence does that mean Naraku has survived?' Kagome's thoughts were jumbled as she tried to piece everything together.

Her thoughts came to a halt as a startling revelation formulated.

"Could they be the same person?"

If Voldermort and Naraku were one in the same, it would mean she had failed, and he had waited five hundred years biding his time for the perfect time to attack.

Raw panic filled her veins as she turned startled cerulean orbs toward the Order members.

"Who is this Voldermort person?" She internally winced at the waver in her voice, but she had to know.

They had been so sure when they defeated him that the world would never see the likes of him again.

"He is a man who has been lead astray by prejudice, but he possesses great intellect." Dumbledore began before Sirius stood in a rage.

"And he has killed countless for the sake of the 'purifying' the wizarding world."

"Now Sirius," Molly tried to placate him as he started to pace wildly about the room.

"She has the right to know." He retorted as he ran shaky hand through his unkempt hair.

"Molly, I am not afraid for my life. I am afraid for yours."

A sad smile tugged at the corners of Molly's lips. "That is what I am afraid of. You have already put one evil to rest for the sake of humanity. It is too cruel to ask you to do so again."

"But if I can do something to help you and your cause I want to help. I cannot sit back and do nothing."

Molly nodded solemnly. It was in Kagome's nature to give selflessly. Mrs. Weasley knew from the moment Kagome had entered Grimmauld Place her mind had been made up regardless of the fact she knew all of the details or not. She'd see this journey through.

Kagome took a deep breath to settle her nerves trying to keep the fear at bay.

"How do they know about the Shikon no Tama?"

"Perhaps it would be best to have Severus relay what he found out." Dumbledore said as a tall man at the end of the table nodded and stood.

"Exactly two weeks ago a follower of the Dark Lord stepped forth claiming that he knew of an artifact that would grant its user an exponential amount of power."

Kagome nodded even though she was having a hard time listening to the man's monotone drawl.

"And how did this person come to learn about the artifact?"

The man looked down his nose at her. "It seems this individual spent quite a bit of time in Japan and kept running into the legend. The Death Eaters have now mobilized forces to find the miko that possesses this jewel."

"There aren't many left who actually posses the use of spiritual energy."

Dumbledore nodded in confirmation.

Molly squeezed Kagome's hand gently.

Kagome didn't know what to make of the whole ordeal. She was used to strange occurrences happening to her, but she wondered where she should draw the line.

"Does this mean they know I am in possession of the Shikon no Tama?"

The Order members looked hesitantly at one another.

"Miss Higurashi," She turned to look at the pale man with the dark, stringy hair. "The Death Eaters have neither confirmed nor denied who is in possession of the jewel, but they are close. They've narrowed it down to five."

"But they must suspect that I have it as that thing attacked us in broad daylight right?" Although she was accustomed to her life being in danger, her past experiences did nothing to assuage her fears concerning her current predicament.

"Yes, we have considerable reason to believe that is the reason why the Dementor attacked you." Dumbledore said in a somber tone.

"And should the jewel fall into his hands what would it mean for the world?"

A woman with flaming red hair and a pig nose pinned Kagome with her gaze. "It would mean certain destruction and oppression for those who are traitors to their blood and those who are of Muggle descent or half-blooded."

"Muggle descent?" Kagome did not understand what the woman meant.

Arthur chortled trying to ease the incredibly tense situation. "It means someone who is born from non-magical ancestry but possesses magical abilities."

"Then rest easily knowing that he has no way of getting to the jewel."

The group straightened a little at her admission. "Kagome it is imperative that we know the whereabouts of the jewel." Molly pressed.

"Miss Higurashi we would like to place it in a vault where it will be safe from The Dark Lord and his followers." Remus said as the other members nodded in agreement.

"Um," She stared back at the adults uneasily. She was fairly certain that she could trust them, but she did not want to divulge the information to them just yet. Especially when one of the idividuals in the room was acting as a double agent.

"Can I please have a moment to take this all in? I understand that time is of the essence, but I am a little overwhelmed."

Molly crushed her to her chest and patted her head. "Of course dear."

Kagome stood on shaky legs and walked out of the room.

"Perhaps Harry can be of some assistance?" Arthur suggested as they watched her leave.

However, they soon turned to the other matters at hand preparing for the protection of both Harry and Kagome.

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Kagome knew she would not have the luxury of complete privacy, but a quiet moment to gather her thoughts would be immensely helpful.

She flopped onto her bed ungracefully.

She wondered if her mother knew and would be flying out to join her. Kagome shook that thought away as she groaned.

The quest for the jewel had taken a lot out of her. She'd spent most of her teenaged life trying to piece together a jewel to save the world from humanity but it now appeared her attempts had been in vain.

A floor board creaked to her right. She jumped, startled at the presence of Harry.

He raised his hands to show her he meant no harm.

Kagome stared at him for a moment before she sat up and shifted to one side to let him sit down.

He gently touched her shoulder. She smiled slightly, but it made her long for her companions in the past.

"I know what you're going through." He confided.

A shaky breath left her as she whispered, "I've been through what you're going through."

Feeling a little uneasy as he didn't know what else to say, Harry started to tell her of his adventures and the trials and tribulations he had faced.

Kagome just sat listening to his tales. Although he was not as hard headed and foul-mouthed as Inuyasha she could tell he was fiercely loyal to his friends.

Tears crawled down the smooth expanse of her face. Harry looked uncomfortable by her tears. "Please don't cry." He pulled some tissue from his trousers and handed them to Kagome.

She smiled sadly.

"I can't help it. He seems so alike to the monster I fought in the past."

He didn't know exactly what she meant, but he wasn't about to doubt her.

"And now I feel like everything I did in the past was for nothing." She whispered harshly as she tried to center her thoughts on the new challenge ahead.

"I feel like the losses we suffered were in vain."

"Kagome," Harry turned to her, the gravity of the situation causing his features to become serious. "Where is the jewel?"

Kagome closed her eyes tightly remembering the final battle as if it had been yesterday.

"It's in a safe place."

She blinked away the tears that threatened to fall.

"I know you wish to know where it is, but it's probably safer for everyone involved if no one else knows where it is kept."

He nodded. He understood her aversion to telling anyone as he himself did not want to get anyone else involved in his own fight against Voldermort.

"If you feel you cannot trust everyone with this information know that you can trust Dumbledore."

A small smile blossomed on her lips. "Thanks Harry." She then enveloped him in a hug and continued to cry because the lingering sense of failure had settled into the pit of her stomach.

Harry was a bit flustered by her reaction. He was not very good with crying girls and as it was he barely knew the girl he currently held within his arms.

He finally settled for awkwardly patting her on her back in a feeble attempt to console her.

'Ugh, the twins are never going to let me live this down.' His cheeks were stained a deep crimson as he held the beautiful, raven haired girl in his arms.

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Thanks/Replies to reviews

Mitsuki-Chan, Sakura1208, lillypad14, fox angel, BadGothicChick, hotshorty, Catalina26, lovingo0Kawaii0oGirl, Lizy-Rose: Thank you so much for your review! It really made my day when I read them ^.^

Isla1212: heehee I was trying to make their interactions really awkward because I figured Ron would be the worst out of the Golden Trio with entertaining her.

AnimechildX3: Thank you so much! I am glad you liked the first chapter

XxXTwilight-SinXxX: True the twins/Kagome do not get a lot of love. Although Airily did write a fantastic fic with this pairing. Yes, Kagome did complete the journey, but I changed a few of the details of the final fight with Naraku which I will include in the next chapter…at least that is the plan :P

Pissed Off Irish Chick: I appreciate your input! What was the one-shot you read with Viktor/Kagome? Was it Tempting Fate? I did debate whether or not I should pair her with Draco or Harry. I agree she might be better suited with one of them. However, I do foresee some interaction with Harry but have not fully committed to the idea of him as the main love interest.

Blue: I took your advice into consideration and changed it. I had meant it to be like Hermione understood that Kreacher's prejudices had been ingrained in him. I rather like that she has now met Sirius though. Thank you!

Valleygoat: I could see Viktor being like Kouga. I agree much more reserved, but I could still see it there. Either that or a way more compatible Hojo lol.

Ichigo Mirai: Aw, you're too sweet. I smiled when I saw how polite you were when you asked for an update. You're awesome!

ShiTsukisama: True, it would be quite hilarious to see Harry's reaction to that relationship. I am currently thinking up a one-shot AU with Sirius/Kagome pairing. It's still in the early stages, but I really want to pursue that at some point.

Lunamonki: Do you know of other Viktor/Kagome fics anywhere? I am definitely intrigued. Lol the twins would be interesting to write. I am not sure I could do it justice.

Ihavemymoments: Thank you for the compliment! Well they technically weren't following them around, but Dumbledore works in mysterious ways.

Snowcoveredcamellias: lol I am so glad you like it!

Mymy169: I am definitely brainstorming oneshots with other guys and Kagome. I hope they turn out well too (cross your fingers)

Miracle68: I have also been wondering about that. I am not sure how I am going to necessarily going to incorporate that into the story yet. Although I imagine she could still attend certain classes that do not necessarily require a wand like potions or divination.

Angie: yay! So happy you're hooked :)

Maxeyn: was it on ABC family? Lol so watched it too for preparation for the seventh!

Jingyee1511: It is quite odd isn't it? Thank you for your suggestion! I will try to incorporate more details about her feelings and the surroundings. I was worried if I incorporated too many descriptions it would turn into a Dostoevsky-esqe piece and readers would tune out.

Lady Of Vixens: Thank you so much for your compliments and encouragement! I really appreciate it.

Yukirin-Sama: Loved your review it was too cute! Thank you so much!

Chelly18: I hope I answered your questions in this chapter, but I feel some of the details may still be unclear. I am working on clarifying those details for subsequent chapters.

Rhianna224: I am glad you think it is fun to read!