Author's note: Chapiter Ten! Yay! Two digits! I hope the readers enjoyed my story so far. I want to thank Daisuke Kazamatsuri who spotted some problems which I fixed. I greatly appreciated it. Another thanks to Haruhibunny for reminding me of something very funny and important for a character. This chapter is for you Bunny!

Disclaimers: I do not own Harry Potter, D.Gray Man, DNAngel, Fruits Basket, Fullmetal Alchemist or Legend of Zelda. They belong to their repsective creators which I would love to become one day.

Chapter Ten: Another Idea

A few days later, the seven students all entered the Great Hall for breakfast on that Sunday morning. They were still a bit depressed about the other night but they still tried to smile to lighten the mood, especially around Edward. He had exploded twice in one day which, according to Link and Daisuke, never happened before.

Once the Hall was practically full, Dumbledore stood up and silence fell.

"I would like to take this opportunity to announce the pre-Christmas week. Since the Halloween ball was sadly interrupted, we will hold a whole week of after class activities with a Christmas ball on the last day before students depart for home. You will split into groups and come one after another to the transfiguration classroom to receive your group's assignment. You may come as early has after breakfast."

The seven students from the different houses looked at each other, nodded, got up and left the hall. For some reason, they were not in the mood to celebrate or participate in anything at that moment.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I have yet to mention the winners of the costume contest. I think points will be awarded to the favourites. Yes that's right, I award 20 points to Ravenclaw and 40 to Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Slytherin individually."

The Great Hall erupted in cheers but the seven had already left. They had returned to their common rooms to grab some homework before heading to the library for some piece and quiet. However, on their way there, the group of seven were stopped by another group of three. At the sight of the new arrivals, most of the transfer students sighed in frustration.

"What do you want this time Malfoy?" asked a very irritated Edward.

"Don't go around thinking that just because you won that costume contest you can make snide remarks at me you tiny mudblood," replied Malfoy, snickering at how Edward was containing his anger and taking it out on the parchment he held in his hands.

"Don't call me short you egoistic bastard," growled the blond Ravenclaw.

"Watch it Elric. I'm a prefect and I can take points from your house at any time I want."

"Hey Malfoy," cut in Allen, "how about we settle this now. I challenge you-"

"Are you dense Walker? We can't duel in the corridors even though I would love to show up your sorry excuse for a Slytherin any time."

"Not a duel Malfoy," continued Allen reaching into his pocket, "a game of poker."

"Poker? As that white hair of yours gone to your brain and made it old and stupid. That's a muggle's game. Never am I going to touch that."

"That's too bad. Fine, if you're too chicken to try then that's alright. Just don't come bother us for no reason anymore."

Malfoy growled in anger but thought the whole thing over. No one would know, right? This would be an excellent chance to wipe that smug grin Walker always has on his face once and for all.

"Let's set the stakes then," concluded Malfoy after a while. "Walker plays against all three of us and if we win, we get to order all of you around for the rest of the year. And, none of you will hang out together or else I will remove points from your houses."

The others were about to argue about the terms Malfoy had set but Allen did not seem fazed by this idea. He just grinned towards the Slytherins.

"If I win though, you leave us alone for the rest of the year. Deal?" he held out his gloved hand which Malfoy just stared at in disgust. "My hand doesn't bite, you know."

Malfoy reluctantly shook it and they headed towards the grounds where they knew there would not be many people. On their way there, Link pulled Allen aside to talk.

"Are you sure about this? They're playing dirty, three against one."

"Don't worry Link, I never lose," an evil grin appeared on the younger boys face which Link had never seen before. It almost freaked him out.

"Alright, suit yourself."

Malfoy stopped near the lake and motioned for Allen to hand over the deck of cards. He shuffled them and handed them back to the white haired boy. He dealt the cards to Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle and himself and the game began. Allen kept his little innocent smile on during the whole game while Malfoy glared at him constantly. Crabbe and Goyle, however, were just trying to follow the game since they only knew the basics of poker. How Malfoy knew how to play, it was a mystery to the audience of six.

"Call," stated Allen, revealing a royal flush.

Malfoy gaped openly at the white haired boy's hand and then at the boy himself. Allen still had his innocent smile on his face which grew even more.

"I guess I won?"

"Two out of three," stated Malfoy quickly, shuffling the cards once again, glaring at Allen. How did he win? Must be luck but no one is as lucky as to continue winning.

Malfoy dealt the cards and the game restarted as it had the previous time. It also finished the same way. This time, Allen had a hand with a straight flush. Malfoy could not believe his eyes and asked for another round.

"Are they done yet?" asked Kyo from his spot on the ground, bored.

"Nope," replied Edward, watching the game. "Malfoy asked for a best out of 25 and is still going. Even Crabbe and Goyle gave up after best out of 11."

"Wait," interrupted Link, placing his hands on his forehead, "I see the future and… I see… I see Allen winning." The others snickered at his imitation of Professor Trelawney.

"Call," stated Allen once again. He had won once again.

"I'm physic!" cried Link happily.

"I think it's time to call it quits Malfoy, no?" asked Allen, shuffling the cards like an expert.

Malfoy growled but got up. He stomped his way towards the castle, swearing that he will get his revenge. Just as he had said last time…, sighed Allen, also getting up and pocketing the deck of cards. He joined the others and they all headed back towards the castle, everyone's homework, except for Allen's, finished.

"How did you win all those matches?" asked Edward, making their way up the stone steps.

"When I was travelling with my teacher, he usually had a lot of debts and sent me to deal with them. Usually, they had me play poker against them and I learnt how to win and save my neck each time."

"So, you cheated," concluded Edward.

"They were three against me. They weren't playing fair either," defended Allen, pouting.

"I know, I'm just glad we have them off our backs for a while," laughed Link.

On their way to the library, they crossed the Grey Lady, the Ravenclaw ghost.

"Edward! Have you gotten an assignment for the pre Christmas activities yet?"

"No, not yet," he replied, trying to be polite. "I don't really feel like participating."

"Well, sadly, everyone has to participate. You better hurry up and get something good before their all gone!"

"Yes, we should. Good day."

"Good day."

The group hurried up and headed towards the classroom where they were supposed to get their assignments. Once they reached the room, they realized that they were one of the last ones there. They entered it and saw that the heads of the four houses including the headmaster were there: Professor Snape, Professor Sprout, Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick and Dumbledore.

"Ah, another group, though you aren't a lot. What do we give you as a task?" the headmaster looked at the other teachers and they all looked at the smallest pile of parchments in front of them. Around it, they noticed many empty spaces, probably were other assignments used to be. The group walked up and saw the title "Theatre" on the first one. Most of their faces paled.

"Ah yes. There will be parts of plays performed every night. I think they should perform this one, no? It's the last one we have." He pulled out the last pack and handed it to the nearest person: Tohru. She looked at the title and gasped with a smile. She looked extremely happy and handed it to the others to see. Yuki, Kyo and Daisuke all recognized it at once but Link, Edward and Allen all wore faces of confusion.

"Before you go, we should decide who should play each part. The sorting hat can do that," and he pulled out the hat from underneath the table and handed it to Tohru.

"Oh and since it's a play, there will be a teacher to help and to play a part if there isn't enough people. I think there was a teacher who wanted this play, no?" he looked at his fellow professors and one nodded.

"I did headmaster," answered Snape. Those who did not know the play stared in shock but the others knew exactly which part he wanted and which suited him perfectly. Tohru smiled at the professor and put the hat on. After a few seconds, the hat yelled, even though it was unnecessary, the name of the Tohru would play.

"Fantine!"

Tohru giggled in delight and handed it to Kyo. He put it on and after a few seconds the hat yelled again.

"Jean Valjean!"

Kyo grinned in satisfaction and handed it to Yuki. Yuki looked at the hat, afraid it would find something else bad to say but then still put it on.

"Enjorlas!"

Yuki was surprised and then passed it to Link since Daisuke wanted to do it after.

"Marius!"

Since the tall Gryffindor did not know the play, he did not react and handed it to the red head. However, the others nodded in agreement on the hat's decision. Once on the young red head, the hat shouted again.

"Epopine!"

The others saw his face pale and handed it to Allen, barely whispering, "not again…" Allen put it on and waited.

"Gavroche!"

Allen did not know the play either and handed it to Edward indifferent. Yuki and Kyo started snickering since they knew what the last major part was and Edward seemed to be stuck with it.

"Cosette!"

Edward recognized at once that the name was not a male name and gave the hat back shaking his head. The group headed out but was stopped at the door when professor McGonagall called after them.

"By the way, this is the last play to be performed. And it's the musical one!"

This time, everyone stared in shock and then left. Once they reached a deserted hallway, Link, Allen and Edward turned to face the four other students.

"Alright, we need to at least know what this story is about. And who Marius, Gavroche and Cosette are if we are to play them," started Link.

"Especially if I have to play a girl!" yelled Edward.

"Edward, don't worry. Epopine is a girl as well," said Daisuke, trying to reassure the short blond boy.

"I guess we will have to explain the story of 'Les Miserables' by Victor Hugo," answered Yuki as he led them to their new meeting area: the room of Requirements.

Author's note: I tried my best to create a poker game even though I have no idea how to play it. I just recreated a part of the scene from D.Gray Man. I hope it's alright! I did some research on poker for some help.

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