The Moon, Witches, Wizards, and Prophecies
Megami Tsukino

Chapter 2- SENSHI EMERGE!!!

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Harry watched as Selenity walked down the hall, trying to balance the different books under her arms. Her long blonde hair was still done in buns, and his eyes gazed at the stone around her neck. It caught the sunlight every so often, seeming to wink at Harry. No one would ever suspect that the seemingly harmless stone had brought a girl back to life and made hundreds of cowering students forget everything. Now only Dumbledore, Voldemort, and himself knew about it. It was only last night, but it seemed like so long ago. Harry shuddered at the memory of the girl staring lifelessly up at him, dead at the hands of the Dark Lord. Dumbledore had been very upset when Voldemort had gotten through, and was to this very second creating new spells on the castle. No way could that man get in now. Harry sighed. So Voldemort was stronger, and still getting stronger. But how had he known about this girl, this one lone girl? He snapped out of his thoughts as she dropped her books, cursing loudly. The corner of his lips quirked, and he walked up to her as she began to restack her books. "Need some help?" he asked politely, and she spun around quickly. Selenity squealed with embarassment and lowered her head, feeling heat rise to her cheeks. Harry Potter was asking her if he could help! She must have been a complete retard! "Um, yeah, sure. I mean, if you want to,"she ended hurriedly, turning around to hide her flaming face. Harry smiled crookedly as he gathered half of her books while she clumsily took the other half. "What class do you have first?" he asked as they walked down the hall, himself easily balacing the books. "Well," she answered, uncomfortably shifting the books, "Transfiguration, I think." Harry's smile broadened into a boyish grin. He's so cute! Selenity felt another blush. "Me too!" Harry announced eagerly, then sobered as he remembered Dumbledore saying he was to look after Selenity. He probably had all his classes with her. Well, maybe that wasn't such a bad thing.........his green eyes glittered as he smiled at her again. She seemed nice enough. They stopped as they entered the great dining hall, now occupied by the hundreds of students. Conversation buzzed in their ears, nothing coherent amongst the many words. "Wanna sit with me, Ron, and Hermione?" he offered as she eyed the room shyly. She nodded quickly, eager to have a place in the new school. They ducked and dodged through the different aisles until Harry spotted Ron and Hermione and motioned for Selenity to follow.

"Hey Harry! Oh, hi, Selenity was it?" Ron asked uncertainly, and the girl nodded in confirmation. Harry sat beside Ron, then cocked his head to the chair next to him which Selenity quickly occupied. "So, where did you go to school before coming to Hogwarts?" Hermione asked curiously, stopping only to chew on a mouthful of crispy bacon. "I was home schooled before coming here. My mother wouldn't let me come to school, she said it was dangerous," Selenity explained, laughing as food magically POPPED! onto her plate. Harry shook his head. Her mother knew more than Selenity thought she did. The child may be in more danger now than she ever was at home. Was Dumbledore's idea a good one? "It must be exciting here at Hogwarts, what with all the going-ons," Selenity continued with a touch of awe in her tinkling voice. Harry found himself listening so he could hear her talk. He felt butterflies flapping insanely fast in his stomach and gulped hurriedly, turning to look at the tapestries. Hermione shot him an odd look before turning back to the conversation with Selenity. "Selenity. What an unusual name. Does it mean anything?" she questioned, placing her napkin on the empty plate. The blonde girl quickly swallowed some pumpkin juice before saying, "Well, it's actually a longer version of 'Selene.' My mother calls me that a lot. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon." Harry's face suddenly became alert. The moon?

"I am Princess Serenity, heir to the Moon Kingdom throne."

"That's really neat. I bet my name doesn't mean anything cool," Ron muttered, wallowing in self pity. Selenity giggled at the comment. "Oh Ron, you play too much," Hermione scolded and Ron scowled, sticking his tongue out at the brunette. "Selene, huh?" Harry said, ignoring the feuding couple. Selenity turned her eyes back to Harry, causing her silky hair to swish a little around her face and neck. "Yeah," she answered slowly, as if in a trance. Her lips were parted slightly, and Harry felt himself moving closer towards her, their lips almost touching until the stone on her chest started pulsating. Selene gasped and pulled back with a start, staring in wonderment at the stone. When had she gotten that? Luckily, owls began swooping in from the ceiling, dropping packages into various students laps. One landed in Harry's hand, and he looked at it oddly before opening it. There had been no writing on the front other than 'Harry Potter.' He quizically studied the scripture inside, paling at the words.

Harry-
Dumbldedore told me what happened last night. I saw Voldemort a few days ago, but I thought I was dreaming. Harry, things are becoming dangerous, very dangerous. A girl died last night. But yet that girl is still here with us. Protect her while being cautious of her, Harry. I'm moving in with Hagrid.
Sirius

Harry's eyes widened as the card vanished, leaving thin air within his grasp. Selene was calling his name, waving her hand in front of his face. "Harry? Harry? Are you alright?" she asked, concern in her vibrant blue eyes. He snapped back to reality and smiled at her. "I'm fine, Selene. We might want to head to transfiguration."

Harry groaned as he headed for potions. There was nothing wrong with the class itself, just the teacher. Head of the Slytherin House, Snape had to be the most greasy slimeball of them all. He looked up from his gloom and eyed the hallway for Selene. Now where was she? He spotted her a few yards away, giggling at something with Hermione. Girls, what's always so funny? Both waved cheerily at him. Harry stepped in tow with girls, trudging into the potions classroom. Ron came in a few momens later, and they all buddied up, Harry with Ron, Hermione with Selene. Snape stalked in, glaring at the usual trio, but softening a little at Selene. "Today I will choose your lab partners," he grinned at the kids, who shrank away. Snape dramatically cleared his throat, which made Selene giggled. She stopped abruptly as he glared dangerously at her. Harry couldn't help but feel sympathy as she lowered herself into her chair.

"Potter, Crabbe."

"Weasely, Goyle."

"Granger, Parvarti."

"Chrys.........Malfoy."

Harry made a face at the arrangements, especially with Selene and Malfoy, that piece of dung. And Crabbe, indeed! Harry groaned inwardly. How could the year get worse? "Didn't you hear me Potter, I said move!" Snape screeched, piercing Harry with his dagger like eyes. Blushing as the kids chuckled at his misfortune, he hurried next to Crabbe, who grinned maliciously. Maybe the seating would change? Harry sneaked a peak at Selene, who was holding out her hand to Malfoy. Surprisingly, the other boy took it, shaking it in greeting.

Selene raised an eyebrow at the intructions Snape was giving. Her mother always went slow! Snape-san was rushing through them! She stared at the other students, almost sighing wistfully at how they immediately got things. ALMOST. If she made another noise she was afraid the teacher would embarass her in front of the whole class, like poor Harry. She didn't even realize Snape had finished talking until that boy, Draco, nudged her with his elbow. "Were you even paying attention?" he hissed while gathering the necessary things. Selene blushed and answered in hushed tones, "I couldn't really follow." Draco snorted, muttering something under his breath. Selene's eyes flared to life. Why that-! Frowning, she pinched his arm. He jumped at turned his accusing narrowed eyes at her. She, however, was trying to look busy by reading the potions book(upside down, ruining her innocent look.) "Don't play dumb with me," Draco snarled, and Selene burst out laughing, while Malfoy's eyes widened in astonishment. She sobered quickly at the thought of Snape. "Ok, what are we supposed to do?" she said suddenly, and Malfoy shook his head as he explained rather annoyingly. "We're going to create an image of ourselves, or possibly someone close to us by adding newt-" he continued with the ingredients, finishing with, "and add a drop of blood to give it our essence." Selene grimaced. "Isn't that a bit dangerous?" she inquired, eyeing the tiny sewing needle warily. Draco shrugged as he asked her for the ingredients, which she hurriedly handed over. Already life-size images were popping up all over the dungeon-like classroom. She smiled at Harry's, then frowned at Crabbe's. Ew. "Ok, give me the needle," Malfoy demanded, and the girl hesitated before handing it over. She cringed as he pricked himself and a drop of blood oozed out and into the cauldron. Suddenly an image of Draco Malfoy was standing in front of her, smirking. "Your turn," Malfoy sneered, and she stuck her tongue out at him before gulping and pricking herself. She immediately yelped and sucked on her finger, scowling at the deed. She heard Malfoy cough almost in embarassment. Getting curious, she turned to loook at her image-which really wasn't her. A little girl, about 9, maybe 10, was grinning at her, pink hair done in cone odangoes. "Is that what you looked like when you were little?" she heard Malfoy snicker, but shrugged it off. The little girl was so kawaii! Red eyes danced playfully as she pointed at Selene and said in mirth, "Usagi no baka!" She giggled again. Selene blinked in recognition. Who was this? The image fizzed to reveal a scandously clad young woman with raven hair. Violet eyes were set in a stubborn face. She rolled her eyes at Selene, shaking her head in almost mock disapproval. The images changed again and again, and she was vaguely aware of the dozens of eyes staring at her and the holograms. It kept going before coming to a halt on a girl with blond odangoes, clothed in a shimmering white dress. Selene stood in front of the image, holding a hand to her look-alike while her other 'self' did the same. Then it disappeared in a POOF! and a few kids snickered. "That was a very interesting display, Chrys. But do try to do one of yourself?"Snape ordered. Selene nodded numbly while she and Malfoy started another potion.

Harry stifled a yawn as he sank into the Gryffindor common room chair. Ron and Hermione were playing chess next to him, and he smiled as they argued whether a move was legal or not. Would those two ever open their eyes? Before him the fire crackled and spit, dancing wildly. He found himself lost in thoughts while staring at the searing flames, which never dimmed. That's why he jumped when he felt a pressure against his leg. Harry looked into the glassy eyes of Selene, who was leaning onto Harry's legs, head resting on his thigh. "I'm SO tired!" she complained grumpily, respositioning herself against Harry. He laughed as she drowsily lowered her eyelids, complaining about the things they were learning. "You know, Snape's not as bad as everyone thinks he is," she stated to Harry, turning around to look at him. He opened his mouth to object, then shrugged and lazily looked into the fire. "Harry, how did it feel?" she asked rather hesitantly, looking away from him again. He raised an eyebrow. "How did what feel?"

"When you fought Voldemort."

He choked back a cry. Why? he cried in his head. Drawing a deep breath, he answered, "I was scared. And I felt.......have you ever lost all hope? I thought I was going to die. And he's still out there, which makes me feel even more frightened and helpless. And I feel ashamed." Selene, without looking at him, gave his knee a reassuring squeeze, burying her face in his leg. For minutes, perhaps hours, they stayed like that, eyes locked on the roaring flames in front of them. He snapped out of it as Selene yawned rather loudly, almost falling backwards. "Time for bed," he ordered briskly, standing and yanking her up with him. She glared at him before yawning again. "Meanie," she accused darkly while he supported her with an arm around her waist. "Yell at me tomorrow."

Darkness enveloped the room, with only a pale strip of moonlight drifting through the window to illuminate the girl sleeping restlessly in her bed. Blond hair framed her soft face, while sweat trickled down her forehead. She let out a low cry of despair.

Selene looked around her, taking in the new surroundings. Blackness gripped every corner of her mind, and she clutched desperately to try to fight it off. She screamed once, thrashing wildly about. Suddenly everything went still, and a dark man stood in front of her. His black eyes gazed fiercely all over her, leaving her feeling hot where he had been. Evil radiated from his very essence and she shivered. Slowly he descended upon her, and she wanted so desperately to run but found her legs paralyzed. Tears ran down her pale cheeks as he stroked her with the back of his hand. Smiling he leaned down and captured her lips with his, snaking his hands around her midsection. She wanted to scream and fight as he violated her, but nothing helped. Gently, but with a purpose, he lowered her to the ground....................

Selene gasped as she bolted up in bed, sheets clinging to her damp form. Her hands trembled violently, and she held them close to her chest to calm herself. God, what was that all about? A shadow creeped from the door and she fought down her fear. She hurriedly tried to recall where she had put her wand when she caught sight of blazing green eyes. "Harry, for goodness sakes, you scared me!" she accused, trying to throw a pillow at him. He grabbed her wrist playfully and sat beside her, leaning closer to her as she shivered again. "You had a nightmare." It wasn't a question.

"It was nothing, really."

Harry brought a hand to her face and gently wiped away the tears Selene didn't know she had been shedding. Weeping, she curled up into his arms.

*********Two Months Later***************

Harry switched his books from on arm to the other, grumbling at the homework McGonagall had given them. Things would never change. He felt lighter these days, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart. No word or attacks from Voldemort. Maybe when Selene used her stone that night, he was stripped of his powers. It could happen. Sirius had already moved in with Hagrid, and Harry visited him often. Harry couldn't hide a smile as he pictured Ron and Hermione that one night in the common room, when they thought everyone had left. He knew Ron loved Hermione, and vice versa. And Selene...........she was as bubbly and hyper as ever. And ever since that night she had the nightmare, he had consented to bring a bedroll and sleep on the floor next to her. She slept peacefully each night. Harry sighed. He hoped life could stay this wonderful forever. "Harry!" The boy who lived dropped his books and nearly fell over as a blond slammed into his back, wrapping her arms around his neck. He chuckled quietly before turning to give her a scolding. "We're going to be late for potions," he warned, leaning over to pick up his books. Selene giggled and nodded eagerly, and he shook his head as they headed for Snape's class.

Selene, still happy about her "accidental run-in" with Harry, hurriedly slipped into her seat beside Draco. The pale Slytherin boy beside her pulled her pigtail, teasing her affectionately. Though Harry and Malfoy still loathed one another with a passion(Selene groaned inwardly remembering one of their fights this year involving worms), she had gotten along well with both. Severus Snape stood at the head of the class, staring down at all of the students. "Today we're going to put together a potion to scare an enemy. You've all worked with boggarts, correct?"he stopped, watching as the class nodded, "well, in the event you are not more powerful than your opponent, you can try tricking your way out. However, the spell can be broken the same way as a boggart can be disarmed: laughter. It's that simple. Now, get to work. I want it completed by the end of class."

Selene turned to Malfoy and groaned. "I hate spiders!" she whined, already reaching for the proper ingredients. The Slytherin was silent. "Well, this is the part where you tell me what you're afraid of," Selene offered, waiting rather impatiently. Draco muttered something under his breath. The corners of Selene's mouth quirked ever so slightly. "I'm sorry, didn't quite catch that."

"Cats."

Selene stifled a laugh and began brewing her potion, which didn't call for much in case needed for a wizard battle. She used it on Malfoy, and sure enough, a grey kitten mewed innocently in front of him. He jumped from his chair, gulping nervously. Very slowly, he let out a brave chuckle, smirking triumphantly as the kitten POPPED! out of existance with a shrieking mew. Grinning devilishly, he threw his potion at her, and waited for the spiders. It didn't come. Instead a woman with wavy red hair and green eyes stood there, laughing at Selene. The girl blinked in astonishment, gazing quizically at the image. She turned to Malfoy, who shrugged and whispered something about leaving out an ingredient. Selene rolled her eyes at the image, who then began to speak. "Your friends are dead and your lover is mine. You're nothing, pitiful little Princess Serenity." The girl's blood ran cold, and she backed up. Her heartbeat rose rapidly, and she could feel drops of sweat slide down the back of her neck. Across the room, Harry heard 'Serenity' and gulped. Could it be.....?

"You witch.......I'll kill you!" Letting out a battle cry, Selene surged forward, punching the woman in the face. She clutched the brilliant stone around her neck so tightly her knuckles were white. Sneering, the woman got up. "You can't defeat Beryl, queen of the dark kingdom!"
At this, the girl began shrieking madly, hollering names only Harry could remember her saying those months ago. "Selene! SELENE!" He called to her, gripping her shoulders with a firm hand. Her eyes had lost their focus and she was ranting. Screaming, she flung Harry across the wall, turning back to face Beryl. The students, cowering, were watching with fear, while Snape sent one to get Dumbledore. He himself stood back, afraid of the girl's wrath. "Minna! Minna! MINNA!!!" Selene cried sorrowfully, rocking back and forth even as Snape quietly magicked the woman, 'Beryl', away. Dumbledore came rushing in, slightly out of breath and cheeks flushed. He ran for Selene, but was knocked backwards by a field around her. "MINNA!!" she called again, tears running down her cheeks. The crystal burst to life, lighting the entire castle for only a second. When the brilliance died down, three women stood in front of them, clad in sailor uniforms. They clustered together, looking warily at the Hogwarts students. Then the black haired girl turned to the sobbing form of Selene, and gasped. "U-Usagi-san? USAGI!!!"Sailor Saturn shouted, clutching the teal haired woman's arm. "M-masaka......Otamo? Koneko?"Sailor Uranus questioned with a shivering voice, kneeling beside the blond. Weeping, Selene threw herself into her arms as Saturn and Neptune started crying, leaning down to clutch their princess.
END OF CHAPTER 3

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