From Asari Takao (Head of Management of Magical Beings in Japan)

To Granger Hermione (Head of Department of Magical Creatures)

It is on a very serious note that I write this letter to you. I was informed of you by my contacts in the ICW. It was clear to me that you would be interested in certain information that I had managed to uncover about ghouls, or should I say xxxxx(lamia). I know, I am getting ahead of myself. Don't speak the word I just told you. It's taboo in all ICW controlled regions..

I have a certain theory about Ghouls but lack concrete evidence. I plan to present my case to the ICW in the meeting next year but I need more evidence. Unfortunately, finding ghouls is hard with the muggle organization Commission of Counter Ghoul mercilessly hunting them. My request is to help with my research and suppress CCG's activities in Japan. If my theory is indeed proven correct then a large scale operation will have to commence. I loathe to even think of presenting my case without proper planning.

My Thanks,

Asari Takao

It was a few days later Ron found himself alone in Hermione's office. Her office was as organized and clean as expected. On her desk were multiple old books and Ron noticed they were all related to ancient dark creatures. Hermione had told him to wait there while she brought in our guest, the head of department of magical beings of Japan.

They had taken the upmost care in disguising the reason for Miss Asari's visit. As far as anyone knew, she was here to increase cooperation between the members of International Commission for Magical Beings.

Ron heard a faint click as the door opened and he saw them come in. Asari was middle-aged, beautiful woman with short dark hair and a pair of violet eyes. Those eyes reminded him of someone he would rather forget though. She wasn't fat by any means but she wasn't skinny either. Her skin tone was light.

She gave him a short bow which he returned and said in a heavy Japanese accent, "Pleased to meet you, Weasley-san."

"Pleased to meet-" Ron began but was interrupted surprisingly by Hermione

"Oh, I almost forgot. Here, Ron," she said giving him an amulet which he put on. "It should pass in most places and it's fully functional but best not to try your luck."

"Thanks for whatever it is, but I was in the middle of something, Hermione."

"It's no problem, Mr Weasley." Takao Asari now spoke in clear tones with no hint of a foreign accent. "One of the features of the ICW badge is a semi-functional translator."

Indeed, Ron could hear the Japanese clear in the back of his mind but he understood her perfectly now. Or at least he hoped that this translator was working properly. Whatever the case, he proceeded with his greeting and soon they were all seated.

"So? What is this request you have for us? Your letter was rather vague." Hermione said.

"Indeed," Asari sighed. "The matter is too delicate to be put into words."

"You can trust us." Ron spoke up. It was clear something was weighing heavily on Miss Asari's mind and she was still debating her decision. She stared at Ron for some time before nodding.

"I have discovered something very secret, and in some parts taboo. The implications of this study are too far reaching for me just reveal it to the public. I sought advice from some of my friends in the ICW and was immediately recommended to talk to Miss Granger." Asari said and Ron felt a pang of annoyance at his unnecessary nature but he supressed it. If someone wanted advice than he was the last person to come to.

"In your letter, you mentioned that you learned something about the muggle ghouls." Hermione inquired.

"What? What about those man-eating monsters?" Ron asked.

"I was looking through some old books about genealogy when I found this strange side effect of inbreeding. According to the book, inbreeding not only causes physical defects but magical ones as well. This can result to squibs with dormant magic that manifests itself in strange ways." Asari began.

"Dormant magic. Is that even possible?" Ron asked, sceptical.

"If you don't believe that magic could be dormant to some capacity then you don't have to look further than an obscurus." She said and Ron subsided.

"One of the most common manifestations of this dormant magic is a strange desire to eat human flesh and nothing else. Sound familiar? The body may at times manifest a weak form of regeneration to counter the adverse effects of such a habit. It also results in a darkening of the sclera and the evil glint of red is seen in the iris." She continued.

Ron may be thick at times but even he could see where this was going. "You mean to say…"

"That they could be our magical brethren, yes" Asari replied. Ron gasped in shock while Hermione stayed silent.

"I would like to see the book, please" Hermione said in firm tones.

"It has an anti-copying spell and I wasn't about to risk everything on this meeting." Asari said simply but the implication was clear. She didn't trust us to help her.

"What is your request?" Hermione said, sounding dejected.

"I want you to help me gather evidence either for or against this theory. I would do it myself but there are certain complications when it comes to ghouls." Asari replied.

Hermione took out her wand and cast a privacy spell around her and Ron.

"What do you think, Ron?" Hermione asked. It was clear that she was itching to get to the bottom of this mystery but it was clear that she couldn't. There just weren't enough ghouls in Britain and they all hid themselves exceptionally well.

"I think we should investigate. I'll provide any help I can. Though I don't know much about ghouls"

Hermione removed the spell and turned to Asari.

"I assume you both want to know more about ghouls before agreeing to this mission?" Asari said and both Ron and Hermione nodded.

"There is surprisingly little literature about ghouls that doesn't deal with countermeasures against them. And that's just in the muggle world. The magical world seems to treat the entire subject as either taboo or irrelevant." Hermione complained and Ron could just imagine her sifting through multiple books getting more and more frustrated with each one.

"Yes, that is indeed the case. The real Greek word for ghoul is indeed taboo in all ICW controlled areas and thus any true researches into them gets shut down. It was my good fortune that my research began when I was an agent for ICW which briefly exempted me from the Taboo." Asari said, sighing at the end. Hermione seemed quite furious at such limits on knowledge.

"Anyway, in a normal state Ghouls look exactly like any other human. There are only two organs that distinguish them from normal humans. A Kakugan which denotes a ghoul's eye where the iris turns red and the sclera turns black with red veins across it." Asari said pointing to her eye with a wand. She muttered a spell and her eye turned just like she just described.

"The second is a Kakuhou which is sac-like organ. The Kakuhou stores RC cells (a type of cell found in all human beings). Only with a kakuhou can someone absorb the nutrients present in RC cells. These cells are transported to the kakuhou and stored inside." Asari continued.

"Stored? For what purpose?" Ron asked.

"The RC cells can be released to form something akin to liquid muscle. It's the main weapon of ghouls. Only this can pierce the hard skin of other ghouls."

"You mean a Kagune," Hermione said.

"Yes, and there is much more to learn about ghouls that even I don't know. That is why I need your help." Asari said, bowing again. Ron got the distinct impression that it was directed solely towards Hermione but he ignored it.

"Ron here will come with you as my proxy, he will help you wherever he can but I must stress that he is free to act as he sees fit." Hermione said.

"Thank you very much, Mr Weasley" she said and gave a short bow again. "I too, have brought someone else into our circle of trust. He is a non-magical human that has recently joined up as a No-Maj Liaison. He was screened by me and has seemed to have some connection to ghouls. He will join you Mr Weasley as my proxy during missions."

"A muggle?" Ron asked, surprised.

"Yes, a No-Maj since you will be acting in the muggle world while gathering information on ghouls."

"Very well, I agree to the task if Hermione agrees," Ron said.

"I agree. You will leave with Ms. Asari and investigate the ghouls"

A/N: That was a very heavily edited version of the two chapters I posted on HPFF. This is meant to be a true merge of the magical world with the world of Tokyo Ghoul so at some places canon of either property may be slightly tweaked. It is targeted slightly more towards a HP fan just starting Tokyo Ghoul so there might be a bit of information rehash. I'm sure you guys will understand.

Ron was quite disappointed with the simple method of travel from the British border to the Japanese border. You simply put your head in a tube and within seconds you're popping out of the ground at your destination. He much preferred the Bulgarian way which involved a Veela, a pipe and a bucket. In an order that would surprise you.

Anyway, the ministry however, was far more magical. It was clear we were underground again but much deeper than the British ministry. The walls were enchanted to display a map of Japan. Different areas were different colours though Ron did not know what they meant for it was obvious they meant something.

He was given a tour of the ministry as was