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Original release date: 10/11/15
Disclaimer: I do not own anything in the Harry Potter universe, nor do I own anything in the Borderlands universe.
Chapter Four - Communication
"Gaige, explain what's going on" states Lilith.
"I'm not certain if the intel we have about there being a Vault under the castle is true" answers Gaige.
"Why do you think that?" asks Lilith.
"I've seen a map that supposedly spans the entire castle, and there isn't anything that leads to a point deep enough to lead to a Vault, unless it's a really small one" replies Gaige.
"Is this worth keeping you two there then?"
"I think this will be an operation that Tina and I can pull off, but it will take some time as to not arouse the suspicion of everyone else of what we are up to" answers Gaige.
"How long of an operation are you thinking of?"
"Probably a few years minimally. We can't just go blowing up things looking for an entrance to the Vault, just to be wrong and be punished" says Gaige.
"So how's the whole magic thing going? I wasn't certain if they'd even accept our deception." asks Lilith curiously.
Going over the few days she had been at Hogwarts in her mind, Gaige smiles and replies, "It's been… nice, so many friendly people. It makes Pandora look that much more…desolate, depressing, and many other things. But, we need to make certain Tina eats better than she did before, at least when we on Helios Station on break. I passed off a lie to the nurse about Tina being a picky eater, but I'm fairly certain she picked up on poor nutrition, which would make it harder to explain many things. Besides, she's helped us take down Handsome Jack, so doesn't she deserve a better lifestyle?"
A pause on Lilith's end causes Gaige to ask, "Lilith, are you there?"
"O-oh, yeah. Tina does deserve better. You're correct, I'll see what I can do. How do you feel about remaining Hogwarts while we go search the rest of the planet for any other signs of a Vault?" responds Lilith.
Smiling, Gaige answers, "I think we both can agree to that. But I'll ask Tina later for her opinion. I'd better get to sleep. Night Lilith."
"Night, Gaige."
/*in Ravenclaw*/
"But I don't wanna!" exclaims Tina, running from Penelope who holds a vial of Tina's required potion in her left hand.
"But Tina, it's for your own good. Gaige agrees with me" states Penelope, exasperated at Tina's antics.
"But it tastes so bad!"
"Would you drink it if Gaige was here?" inquiries Penelope.
Watching from behind someone's bed, Tina's eyes narrow, "You tryin' to trick me fool?"
"You didn't answer the question Tina. Would you drink it if Gaige was here?" asks Penelope tired.
Snatching her communicator out of her bag, Tina goes, "Yo Gaige! This gurl be crazy yo! Tryin' to make me take some strange liquid."
A pause before Gaige answers, "Tina! Just take your medicine and stop fighting Penelope. It's for your own good."
"Traitor!" shoots back Tina, dropping her communicator and finally takes her medicine.
/*Gryffindor Tower*/
Descending the stairs to the common room, Gaige quickly searches for Harry, spotting him by the fire with a bushy brunette beside of him on the couch. Walking over, Gaige asks quietly, "Harry, can I speak to you in private briefly?"
"Uh yeah, sure Gertr-I mean Gaige" answers Harry getting up from the couch.
Walking to a secluded corner of the room, Gaige turns to Harry and asks, "Do you know a place where I can spend a few hours and do things in private?"
Seeing Harry take a step back, Gaige adds, "I mean to talk with Tina and the likes."
"Oh, I thought you meant-nevermind. Uh, let me communicate with my godfather, and then I'll let you know, alright?" answers Harry.
Smiling, Gaige responds, "Thanks."
"No problem" says Harry as he walks back to the couch.
A few days later, early on a Saturday, Harry comes up to Gaige and states, "I think I've found a place for you and Tina."
Eyes widening, Gaige asks, "Let's talk in private so others won't overhear, if you don't mind."
"My godfather told me that there is a room on the seventh floor that he called the 'Room of Requirement'. It will change its contents based on what you need when opening it" begins Harry, before continuing to explain how to access the room.
"Thank you. Also, I think the girl over there doesn't like us two talking like this" Gaige points out discreetly.
"Who?" asks Harry.
Gaige points at the same brunette girl who keeps shooting them furtive looks every so often.
"Oh, that's Hermione. Why don't you come meet her?" offers Harry.
Walking over to the same couch as before, Harry begins, "Hermione, this is Gaige. Gaige, this is Hermione."
"Pleasure to meet you" offers Hermione in a wary tone.
"Same to you" answers Gaige.
Arriving in the Great Hall for the midday meal, Gaige quickly finds a sullen looking Tina and goes over.
"Tina, we need to talk after lunch" states Gaige
Tina just nods her head as she moves food around on her plate with her fork. Ten minutes later, Gaige and Tina head to the seventh floor and quickly generate the Room of Requirement. Entering the room, the two sit down on two comfy chairs that weren't there when they entered.
"Tina, Lilith is proposing we stay at Hogwarts for a few years to continue our observation regarding any possible entrances to a Vault. How do you feel about that?"
"I dunno Gaige" answers Tina quietly, unlike her normal self.
"They would move on to looking for another Vault while we stay here. Would you want to stay here or go with them?"
"I wanna stay wit' you, but it's such a drag here man" answers Tina, starting to get some more energy.
"SO TINA, HOW DO YOU LIKE THE BADASS LAUNCHER 9001?" comes a very loud and familiar voice from their communicators.
"Mr. Torgue!" shouts Tina and Gaige in unison.
"ISN'T IT TOTALLY BADASS?"
"Totally" answers Tina smiling.
"It has a little too much kickback for Tina, but I'm going to modify it to reduce the recoil" mentions Gaige.
"THAT'S COOL. BUT KEEP IT EXPLODING HARDER!"
Turning to Gaige, Tina states, "I guess I'll stay here, if I can blow things up."
"YOU TWO STAYING AT THAT SHIT-HOLE WHILE WE GO BLOW SHIT UP?"
Looking at Tina, Gaige answers, "It looks like we are. Make some explosions for us."
"TOTALLY GAIGE AND TINA! MAKE EVERYTHING EXPLODE!" before disappearing off of the communicator.
"Tina, do you have the Badass Launcher 9001 with you?" asks Gaige.
Handing the weapon over, Tina skips over to a random table and wonders out loud, "I wish I had some tea and crumpets."
As if by magic a plate stacked with crumpets and a fine silver tea set, with two cups appear on the table.
"Scones! We gotta have scones in this damn place!" shouts Tina, excitement building.
Hours later with many platters of scones and crumpets later consumed, the two girls exit the room, agreeing to meet every Saturday to just be themselves, and of course to practice their weapon skills, just in case.
Author note: Obviously I'm not the best mimic of Tina's language, and yes, it does technically [at least in my mind] break the posting rules of a story. But, as long as no one really cares/doesn't report the story for it, I'll continue to add to this fanfic. Thank you in advance. :)
