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Fred and George heaved their trunks into the luggage rack and sat down. They stared curiously at the pair of boys they met earlier. They both had red hair, like themselves, and wore periwinkle blazers and sleek, black pants under their robes. The Weasleys were sure they were twins. How similar they were! The boys were standing in front of the door, looking extremely nervous.

After several seconds of awkward silence, Fred finally said, "You look constipated. Why don't you sit down?" George forced back a smile. The boys looked at each other. They seemed to be wordlessly debating whether it was safe to take a seat. Then they glanced at Fred and George, who were watching them expectantly. After seemingly agreeing that the chairs were not fanged, the boys reluctantly sat down opposite the Weasley twins. Not a moment sooner, the compartment door slammed opened and a black boy appeared. It was Lee Jordan, Fred and George's close friend.

"Where have you gits been?" he demanded. He didn't seem to notice that there were other occupants besides themselves. "I've been looking for you everywhere! We were supposed to share a carriage, remember? I ended up sitting next to a bunch of second-years! And believe me, it wasn't easy squeezing myself between a little girl who was shivering like she just emerged from the lake and a petrified bloke." Lee made to sit down opposite Fred and George, right where the other pair of boys were sitting! They quickly jumped apart to allow him space. His shoulder slightly made contact with theirs and he sprang to his feet, startled. "Who are you?" he asked suspiciously.

Fred tapped Lee's back and he turned around to face him. "Uh, Lee, could you spare us a moment?"

↨↨"We sort of need to have a talk with them," George said, nodding at the boys. "Alone."

"What? Why?"

"There are things we want to know about them," answered Fred. "Like their names, for example."

"So? You could still speak to them while I'm here."

Lee scurried over to their seat. But the Weasley twins held out their arms to stop him, saying, "No, no! Nuh-uh! Nope!"

"What is it with you?" Lee was practically shouting. "You barely know them, as far as I can tell. I don't see how I can make a difference."

"Well, you see—" began Fred.

"—There are things that—" continued George

"—You don't know very well—"

"—But nonetheless, you feel that they're personal—"

"—And only meant for yourself—"

"—So you try to keep it from everyone else," they finished together.

"Surely, you've experienced this sort of thing?" asked Fred. "I know our dear friend, Harry, has." He and George stare upwards with dreamy expressions as though they were recalling a certain memory. The boys exchanged nervous glances while Lee seemed beside himself.

"So, anyway," said George once their flashbacks were over. "That means you gotta leave. Bye!" He and Fred stand up and shove a bewildered Lee out the door. They catch a glimpse of his face that clearly says What the hell, man? and turns into Fine. I guess we're not friends anymore. Sharp pangs of guilt surge through both of them. They resume their seats and only just realize why they forced their best friend away when they see the confused and scared boys.

"So, first thing first," said Fred. "Names?" The boys once again look at each other, frightened. It was clear Fred and George would not be able to get a single word out of them unless they gain confidence and trust. Fred sighs and starts introducing himself and his twin. "I'm Fred Weasley and this is George, my twin brother. What about you?"

One of the boys lowers his head and mutters something. The Weasleys couldn't make out what he said since it was almost inaudible. "I'm sorry, what?" George leans closer. The boy looks up and repeats it louder. "Hikaru." The other boys clears his throat and says, "Kaoru." The Weasleys thought they were joking. But when they didn't say anything more, they decided that they were telling the truth.

"So your name is Heekroo?" Fred pointed to the first boy.

"And you're Cowroo?" George raised his eyebrows at the second one.

The boys nod and Fred and George exclaim, "Weird!"

"How do you spell your names?" Fred asks.

"It's...it's in J-Japanese..." said Hikaru quietly.

"Can you spell it in English?" asks George.

"W-we'll try," Kaoru stutters.

Fred pulls out a roll of parchment, quill, and bottle of ink from his bag. He presses them on Kaoru's lap and urges him to write his full name. He and Hikaru stare at it, puzzled. Clearly, they are not used to writing with quills. "Go on, then," says Fred. Kaoru takes the quill and examines it before dipping it into the bottle of ink. He attempts to write his name, but since he is obviously not accustomed to using quills, smears ink all over the parchment. The dark liquid spills onto his clothes and he jumps out of the way, forgetting that the bottle of ink is still on his lap. It rolls to the floor and its contents splash on the Weasleys' shoes, socks, and the hems of their robes.

"S-sorry," Kaoru whispers.

"Never mind," said George as he wipes the hem of his robes with a handkerchief.

Fred reaches for his bag and takes out another roll of parchment. "Here," he says, handing it to Hikaru. "Try writing with your fingers." Hikaru takes the parchment and dips his forefinger in the puddle of ink on the floor. He begins to write the first letter of his name then dips his finger into the puddle of ink again. This goes on and on until he finishes and hands it to Kaoru, who dips all the fingers of his right hand in the puddle instead of one and finishes writing a bit faster. He then gives it back to Fred. Behind the messy handwriting and the running of ink, they could make out the names "Hikaru Hitachin" and "Kaoru Hitachin."

"You're brothers?" asks George.

"Twins," they specified.

"I thought so," said Fred with a smirk.

"So what were you doing behind the hedges?" George questioned.

"Uh—it's kind of a weird story," they say in unison.

"Weirder than a grown man collecting plugs and batteries?" Fred challenged.

"Yes," Hikaru and Kaoru answered firmly.

"Let us hear it!" both Weasleys cried. They leaned forward excitedly. The Hitachin twins seem befuddled and glance at each other. Then they shrug and start telling their story. Hikaru and Kaoru explain how they went to the basement during a Host Club session and found a chest full of colorful glass orbs. They break into detail about touching the portal and being pulled through then spinning until they reached a marvelous castle: Hogwarts.

After recounting these experiences, Fred and George stormed them with questions. Hikaru and Kaoru answered them all and were exhausted by the time they finished.

''You sure this isn't a joke?'' asked Fred for the billionth time.

''Positive,'' the Hitachin twins assured.

''Hmm...Interesting...'' said George.

''But enough about us!'' Hikaru piped up. ''Where are we? Why are we here? Where are we going?''

''I can answer your first and last question, but the second is a mystery even to us,'' said Fred. Then he and his brother explained about Hogwarts and King's Cross.

''So we are in England,'' whispered Hikaru in awe. He was clearly fascinated by the Weasleys' story.

''But how do we know this is real?'' Kaoru said, rather accusingly. ''I mean, really? Witches and wizards? We've heard about them in fairy tales but to think that in real life...This is crazy...''

''So you are muggles, then?'' Fred and George asked in unison.

''Muggles? What's that?'' Like the Weasleys, the Hitachins spoke in unison.

''It's what witches and wizards call non-magical people,'' answered Fred.

''But how do we know we're not magical?'' said Hikaru.

''Or how do we know magic is real?'' said Kaoru.

''Well,'' started George. ''I don't know if there are magical schools in other continents. But if there's one in yours, or near your country, then you should have received an acceptance letter by now. That is, if you're magical. But I'm not too sure. That's how it is at Hogwarts. Who knows what goes on in other magical schools?'' This explanation seemed to satisfy Hikaru, but not his brother.

''How can we believe your theory if we don't even have proof that magic exists?''

''Easy enough.'' Fred pulled his wand from his robes. His twin copied him. ''Orchideous.'' A second later, a bouquet of red and pink roses appeared from the tip of Fred's wand. He handed them to an awestruck Hikaru.

George pointed his wand at the bouquet and said, ''Wingardium Leviosa'' with a swish. The flowers hovered in midair, moving this way and that, led by George's wand. He then lifted the charm and set the bouquet down on Hikaru's lap.

''Wow,'' murmured Hikaru.

Kaoru snorted. ''Wow, indeed.''

''You still don't believe us?'' said the Weasleys. Kaoru shook his head.

''Fine then.'' Fred pointed his wand at the bouquet of flowers. ''Accio.'' It zoomed toward him and he caught it with his free hand.

Then George muttered ''Incendio.'' One of the petals burst into flames, spreading throughout the bunch. ''Aguamenti!'' A jet of water erupted from his wand and extinguished the fire. ''Cool, eh?'' All Kaoru could do was stare.

''Right,'' said Fred. ''Now that you've stopped bugging us, what else would you like to know?''

''Tell us all about magic!'' the Hitachins pleaded. The Weasley twins laughed. Then they told them all about the Wizarding World: growing up in a Pureblood family, Wizarding money, receiving their Hogwarts letters, Diagon Alley, the Marauder's Map—you name it.

It was almost sunset when they finished their story. Then Kaoru said, ''That reminds me; what are we going to do when we reach King's Cross?''

Hikaru's face turns from cheerful to worried. ''Yeah. Our home is way back in Japan, and what if our parents start worrying? Tono and Haruhi...what's gonna happen? Where are we gonna go?''

The Weasleys exchange glances. Then a sudden idea creeps through their minds. ''Fred,'' said George mischievously. ''Didn't you say we were gonna bring them home?''

Fred grins. ''Now that you mention it, I think I do recall nodding at your sarcastic remark.''

''What—'' Hikaru and Kaoru were cut off.

''Welcome to the family!''

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