At the same time at an old castle in Scotland, an old man set at his desk worried, it had been a few years now that young Rose has been kidnapped from her loving family, in all those years Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, Chief Warlock and Supreme Mugwump of the ICW tried to find her but to no avail. Back then when he placed the Young girl with her aunt, he thought she was safe, but in his old age, he completely forget that the girl could not be in the House 24/7. While playing with her Cousin she suddenly vanished, Obviously kidnapped by Dark Forces with malicious intent, but his instrument showed her to be alive, so at least he had hope. But at the same time, he feared that maybe they did not kidnap her to harm the girl but to turn her dark and lead her astray from her heroic path of self-sacrifice and to be new messiah of the light. The Hogwarts Letter was supposed to bring sense into it but...the Adress was nonsensical, Fodlan? Adrestia? Enbar? he never even heard of any of those places, He tried putting a tracking charm on the owl but the bird just vanished and returned a few minutes ago without a letter, but luckily Dumbledore still had an Ace up his sleeve.
"My dear friend. I think we two will have to make a visit and save young Rose ourselves." Fawkes didn't make a sound, he lowered his head, sadden, every day he has to see how his former friend became more and more delusional. Proclaiming more and more magic as dark and crippling Wizarding Society in Britain in the process despite said magical arts not being dark in the slightest. But worse of all was the delusion that everyone that disagrees with him on anything was in his mind a Dark Lord in the making. At this point, he would not be surprised if he proclaimed someone as Dark simply because they didn't like lemon drops.
"I should call Minerva and Severus as back up, while I'm certain I could save the young girl alone, having back up is never a bad thing. I just hope we can save her before she completely fell to the Dark" Fawkes just shook his head, deciding to hope whoever had the Girl was able to defend her.
In a Castle, a family was sitting together and looking over the letter. Hubert checked it first to make sure it was safe and then handed it over to Edelgard, Byleth and Sothis road over the Empress Shoulders.
"This is either one of the most tasteless jokes I ever have seen or someone truly made the effort of crossing the Dimensional Plane...to deliver a letter by Owl to invite you to a magic school" Comments Sothis.
"So this letter truly is from Henrietta's Home World?" Asked Edelgard and Sothis nodded.
"It seems so. Sadly I do not know much of the planes and dimensions beyond this one. But it truly takes tremendous effort to cross it. No normal owl or mortal has such power. Someone was helping that Owl...that was at least my first thought but there is a second possibility. When Young Henrietta entered this realm she probably created a Passage. The Owl simple had to use this Passage to get here." a heavy silence fell on them.
"so...anyone could...could come and get me back home?" Asked Henriette terrified.
"Hell NO! If anyone tries to take you...well... I will introduce them to my Blade!" Said Byleth angrily while she polishes her blade, rather one of her MANEY blades, but before any more could be discussed a guard came in.
"You Majesties people are seeking an audience, they are searching for one Rose Potter. As ordered we came to inform you immediately."
"Good. Tell them we will meet them in the Throne room."
Not long after that Edelgard and Byleth were sitting on their thrones while 3 people were escorted in, the first who came into view was an Old man with a ridiculously long beard and the most ludicrous clothes anyone ever saw, he was wearing bright purple robes with silver Stars and golden trim, he walked with utmost confidence as if he OWNS this place, And Edelgard did not like it. The second person that came into view was an elderly woman with black hair tied into a bun, she wore emerald green robes and was astonished. The last person disgusted Edelgard, he had greasy black hair and a crooked nose, he sneered at everyone and everything and hold his face up high as if he was superior to them all. When they were standing in front of her Throne she began to speak.
"I am Edelgard. Empress of the Adrestian Empire and this is my Wife Byleth Eisner. I assume you are the one who sent this latter?" She holds up the Letter. Also to her surprise, the old man was the only one who did not react to her being married to a woman. The elderly woman looked flustered at the sight of Byleth's clothes, they were rather revealing and kinda ridiculous. But the Man sneered in obvious disgust and didn't even try to hide it.
"Indeed I am. I am Albus Dumbledore Headmaster of Hogwarts. This is my Deputy Minerva McGonagall and my Potions master Severus Snape."
"It is nice to meet you. Know would you tell me why you think this Rose Potter is here?"
"That is rather complicated to explain, the magic of Hogwarts makes it so that it always knows the addresses of the students to sent the letter to, Normally this happens automatically and no teacher ever sees the letters. But Rose Potter is a special Case. You see she was kidnapped."
"Kidnapped? Now, what makes you believe that?"
"Why else would she leave her loving family?" The Mans smiled at them and his Eyes...twinkled.
"...If this Rose is the girl who I think it is, she had no "loving family" Can you described how she would look like?" Asked Byleth and Dumbledore nodded.
"She would have black hair and bright emerald green eyes, Ah yes, and a lightning bolt scar on her forehead but do tell what makes you say that?" the two didn't answer.
"Henrietta you may enter" Was all Edelgard said. From a Door on the side, Henrietta entered the throne room and stepped beside her Mothers. At first, Dumbledore did not pay attention to her...until he looked closer. This was...without Shadow of a doubt Rose Potter.
"This is our daughter Henrietta Van Hraesvelg, but I am pretty sure she is this Rose Potter you are searching for" Henrietta lifted the hem of her dress and gave a courtesy Bow.
"It is nice to meet you, esteemed Headmaster."
"Oh my, such a well mannered young woman. if only all our students could be like that" Minerva looked fondly at Henrietta.
"You truly look like your mother, with your Fathers Hair" Henrietta was taken aback.
"You knew my parents?" Minerva nodded.
"I thought both of them. They wear such brilliant Students, they were taken away from us too early" Henrietta just snorted and immediately earned a small glare from Edelgard.
"A Lady does not make such noises in public, especially in front of guessts, only if she is alone or with close friends or if you deal with people who are not worth it. Remember that"
"Y-Yes Mother I beg your pardon. I am sorry Miss but...from what I know my parents died because they were drunk so"
"DRUNK? WHO TOLD YOU SUCH NONSENSE" Imidentley every guard pulled the Sword at Minerva's outrage.
"I-I beg for forgiveness but...who told you such a...insulting lie?"
"...Petunia. She Always claimed Mum was a worthless Freak that married a useless Drunk of a Man, that was the first and last time I asked somthing. After that I got hit with a frying Pan in the Face" Both rulers narrowed their eyes. Minerva looked shocked and, she looked absolutely livid at Dumbledore.
"I warned you! I warned you they would not Love her! But no YOU did not LISTEN TO ME!"
"Minerva please I am sure it was just a Misunderstanding and she is exaggerating."
"Hold it, you were that left Henrietta to those people, " Asked Byleth frighteningly.
"Yes, I did. It was the safest place for her after her Parents were Murdered" The Royals Eyes widened.
"Allow me to explain. 10 years ago our society got threatened by a Dark and Powerful Wizard. He was so feared that even to this day people are scared to even utter his name, Lord Voldemort. He murdered young Rose's parents but something happened when he turned his Wand on her. The curse rebounded, destroying Voldemort instead. After that, I knew I had to hide her for her own safety. Petunia was her last living relative so she was the best option. I erected blood Wards around there house that should have protected her but sadly she got kidnapped and"
"She wasn't kidnapped. She was running away from her Cousin and accidentally teleported herself into this World" said Byleth.
"You mean running WITH her Cousin? I guess it would make sense that both were trying to escape the Kidnappers but"
"Sir I think your ears stop working in your old age. I said she was running away FROM her Cousin. Not WITH her Cousin."Dumbledore frowned.
"Why would she do that?"
"The Boy probably said something that upset the little miss princess and she threw a tantrum, as it is to be expected. I suggest we just take the Girl and leave" The moment Snape uttered those Words all Weapons in the room were pointed at them...and it was A LOT of Weapons. Even Byleth and Edelgard took out there Sword and Axt.
"You will not take my Daughter!" Edelgard's tone was extremely threatening and send a Shiver down the Wizards Spine.
"M-Miss Edelgard no one just wants to take your Daughter away but...you are not her legal Guardian. You have no say in the Matter. She is also not safe here and I am sure she would much rather live with her Family. And"
"I will never return to those uncultured Demons wearing Human Flash," Said Henrietta determined.
"My dear Girl they are your Family. I know you had some simple chores to do but"
"Simple Chores?! I was a Slave Nothing more, Nothing less. I was their punching bag. I will never return to them and that is final. I suggest you now leave. I no longer have any interest in your School. If you don't leave Now and try to forme or take I can guarantee you will die" The Guards came nearer to them and Dumbledore panicked a little.
"I see, I am sorry that I have to do this but it is for the Greater Good that i" He lifted his Wand but before he could even think of a Spell, a Fireball from Byleth zoomed past his Face. He was frozen in Shock and looked to her Hand where a Second Fireball formed.
"(WANDLESS MAGIC? IMPOSSIBLE She must...she must be a Powerful Dark Witch there is no other explanation)" Thought Dumbledore
"I hope you were not attempting to do anything to us. if so, I will gladly Cook you and feed you the beasts" She redyed herself to through the Giant Fireball.
"There is no need for that my dear. I just..wanted to show you the grandiose things she will learn at my School. Perhaps I should have informed you of my intentions" Edelgard looked suspiciously at the Headmaster but gave a nod, but also signaled Byleth to ready herself if he tries anything. Suddenly with a Wave of Dumbledore's Wand Edelgards Axe was turned into a completely normal broom. Edelgard's eyes widened in shock and with another flick of Dumbledore's wand, the Broom turned back into her Axe.
"This is but one of the subjects we teach at Hogwarts, Transfiguration. I myself am a master of said craft and I can assure you Minerva here is one of the best Teachers we ever had on the subject. Transfiguration allows the user to turn one object into another. What I demonstrated here was just a small Party trick." Edelgard could not help but admit this was impressive. With a flick of this Strange Stick, a Wand she assumes, her weapon became pretty much useless. In battle or even War, this could be weary yousfull.
"How long do such Transfigurations hold?" Asked she curious. It was Minerva that answered.
"It depends on the strength of the caster and what exactly he or she is transfigurating., if I would turn a matchstick into a needle, something the Students do in there ever first-class, it could last for weeks, maybe even months. I can say with confidence that if I or the Headmaster would attempt it, the Spell could last nearly half a year. But of course, Matchstick to Needle is something very easy and basic. The bigger the change the more power is needed and the shorter the spell will last. considering most of your weapon was already made out of wood and only the metal parts were Transfigured I would say it could have lasted up to 2 Weeks." Edelgard nodded, fascinated by the subject and so where Byleth and most of all Henrietta.
"Professor is it possible to transfiguration food?" Asked the Princess. Minerva nodded hesitantly.
"Technically yes but I would not eat it, turning something like a stone into an apple would be possible but the stone would turn back in your stomach if not sooner. you can, of course, transfiguration food into another kind of food but I also would not recommend it because well, it honestly does not taste very good." Henrietta nodded, she became more curious. Dumbledore saw his Chance.
"Also Hogwarts was the school your parents went to, they may be dead but wouldn't it be a wonderful way of reconnecting with them? You could learn more about them, all the teachers will say Nothing but good things about the Potters." Hesitantly Henrietta looked to her parents.
"We will discuss the matter again in private. You three can wait outside until we are done" Declared Edelgard. Dumbledore nodded and he and the two professors were escorted outside. The Moment the Door closed Henrietta stepped in front of her parents.
"I...kinda want to go now" Edelgard sights.
"I was afraid you would say that. Normally I would recommend it, you are quite driven to learn magic, but in this case, it gives me a headache."
"Sothis what do you think?" Asked Byleth suddenly and out of nowhere Sothis appeared.
"The man with the long beard? He cannot be trusted. Same goes for the other Man, I sensed some kind of dark magic from his Arm. I sense Both of them do not hold any good intentions for Henrietta. This Dumbledore, he is extremely dangerous and manipulative, his grandfather like behavior was nothing but a mere act. I would recommend keeping Henrietta as far away as possible from him, but that would be probably as successful as trying to tell you two to be less loud and active in your bedroom. Her drive to learn magic is as strong as you two at night" Both Women blushed furiously and glared at Sothis who just smiled.
"URGH! AUNT SOTHIS NO I DO NOT NEAT THOSE PICTURES IN MY HEAD!" Screamed Henrietta also red in her face but she also looked kinda disgusted. After all, no one wants to imagine their Parents doing...THAT!
"I-Ignoring certain comments and metaphors, Sothis is right. I also don't want to deny her passion and chance to learn new magic, but also I do not wish to send her there alone, so she won't be alone." Henrietta and Edelgard raised an eyebrow and looked questioning at Byleth, Sothis on the other hand just smiled, already having a good idea what her Sister, yes the two view each other as sisters, had in mind. Byleth started whispering in Edelgards Ears who after a while just..smiled.
"My, my, my, I knew you were bored but so desperate to get back behind the Desk? Very well if you wish so. Henrietta, would you agree to go to that school with one of your retainers?" Henriette nodded.
"I have no problems with that mother but, what where you two just discussing. You know I do not like it when you discuss things regarding me without telling me what it is" Both women smiled.
"Don't worry it will not be a secret for long. Bring them back in" The Door opened once more and the 3 outworlders stepped back in.
"very well Mister Dumbledore we have come to a conclusion. Henrietta will be joining your Academy under certain, conditions, nothing major I assure you of that" Dumbledore nodded. He wondered who the Strange, young barefoot girl is that was casually leaning against Byleth's throne. A Sister perhaps?
"What are those Conditions?"It was Byleth who answered him
"The first Condition is that Henrietta will have a bodyguard with her. I am gonna be honest, I do not trust you and so I feel safer when she has someone with her who will looks after her, also someone is needed to drag her out of the library before she tries to turn your School library into her new room." Henriette went red and poulet.
"T-That was one time, father please stop mentioning it" The Family chuckled a little before getting serious again.
"The Second Condition is that she will continue her other studies, she is the future Empress of Adrestia I am sure you will understand that because of that both Conditions are very necessary or I can not allow her to attend" Explained Edelgard. Dumbledore hesitated, but this was better than Nothing. He could also attempt later to save Henrietta from the Dark Witch, that she for some Reason called Father. Then again with Two Mothers she may makes it simply to tell the two better apart.
"Very well I can agree to those Terms." The two Rulers nodded.
"The last thing is rather a suggestion than a Condition. Foodland lies rather far away from your home, your arrival here proves that there is a connection between our two worlds. So my offer is that someone is allowed to teach at your school about the Culture and History of Fodlan" Surprised but also intrigued Dumbledore stroke his Beard.
This could be very important later. If he knows more about the Country he could more easily guide them into the Light.
"A wonderful idea. Say who did you intend to Teach these Classes?" Byleth smiled at his question and pointing at herself.
"Why, Me of course."