AN: Thank you all for the wonderful reviews!!! Luv ya all! (More author's notes on the bottom, including disclaimers. I just have to thank those who reviewed, because they are all very special! ) A Date to England

Chapter 2

"Platform nine and three quarters? Is there such a platform, Mamo-chan?" Usagi asked after looking at her ticket.

"Unknown to muggles, yes." Mamoru replied. He stopped walking after they reached an area between platform nine and platform ten of King's Cross Station. "Here we are."

"But we're standing on platform nine!" Shingo commented.

Mamoru sighed. "Okay, I'll show you how to get to platform nine and three quarters. Just promise that you won't freak out and just follow after me." Mamoru ran straight into the wall dividing the two platforms with a cart containing all of his items.

"Nani?????!!! Mamo-chan?????!?!?! Where'd you go????!" Usagi exclaimed, shocked. Some people turned around to look at the screaming Usagi. "Shingo, what happened? Where's my Mamo-chan??"

Shingo could sense that his sister was about to go onto crybaby mode again. He sighed. "Relax, he said don't freak out, right? I guess we'll just do what he did: run into the wall."

"Wow, Usagi, Shingo, nice meeting the both of you here. Where's Professor Chiba?" Ron greeted from behind them.

"He ran into the wall!" Usagi whined.

"Like we should, too. Don't you know it's how you get onto platform nine and three-quarters?" One of the twins replied.

Usagi shook her head as she wiped a small tear out of her eye.

"Just watch us." The twins both replayed Mamoru's stunt: running into the wall and disappearing.

"Um, Shingo, do you wanna go next?" Usagi asked.

Shingo shrugged. "Sure. Beats going last." He followed the twins and disappeared into the wall.

Usagi cringed, then sighed. "Okay, let me get this straight. So basically, you run into the wall?"

Hermione nodded. "You don't have to run if you don't want to. You can walk casually into it if that's what you want."

Usagi sighed again. "Oh well. If I bump into it, I've been known as a ditz, anyway. Do you guys mind if I go next?"

The three shook their heads. "No, not at all!" Ron replied for them.

"Thanks a lot!" Usagi smiled brightly and disappeared into platform nine and three quarters.

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Makoto sighed after putting her textbook away. Studying for high school entrance exams were difficult, even though they didn't have to worry about any attacks. But something was very different this afternoon, and she wasn't used to it.

"We know, Mako-chan. We miss her, too." Rei voiced her thoughts for her.

Minako nodded. "Mamoru was right. We've finally attained peace, and Usa-chan needs a vacation. Going to England with Mamoru was such a perfect idea."

"Yes, even though she's studying magic, I made sure to send her textbooks, so she doesn't forget to study for her entrance exams in case she decides to go back." Ami added, making everybody sigh in disbelief. She had always been like this, pretending to care about nothing but their education when something like this happened. But that's not how she felt. She missed Usagi just as much as the others did, but there was no reason to be pulled down by all of this. It's not like Usagi was dead. "I know, why don't we all just write her a letter now?"

"Hmm… Actually, I just sent her one yesterday. I guess I'll just go wait for her reply. For now, it's dinner time!" Makoto announced.

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Mamoru read a book as Usagi snored loudly next to him. Shingo had gone off and searched for food the second Usagi started snoring. It was all so quiet and peaceful, just as Mamoru would have predicted: a good vacation for a defender of love and justice.

"Um, excuse me, professor, all the other carts are full, do you mind if we stayed here?" Ron interrupted his reading.

Mamoru nodded. "Sure, it's not a problem. I didn't know Hogwarts Express was small."

"Actually, sir, many first years offered to keep us in their cabins, but we wanted Harry to have his privacy. I know it sounds a little selfish, but I hope you don't mind." Hermione explained.

"No, not at all. I understand perfectly. Please have a seat." Mamoru offered.

"Thanks a lot, Professor." Harry proceeded to take his seat, not being bothered at all by a siren's snoring. He looked out the window, seeing nothing but lush green valleys, which soon put him to sleep…

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An evil laugh echoed throughout a vast and dark place. Where it was, Harry didn't know. But it all seemed very familiar. "Lumos." He tried to light his wand. "Tried" being the keyword, for he found that he didn't have his wand in his hands. "Where am I…?" He wondered aloud.

"Harry Potter…" A sinister voice chuckled. "You don't remember?"

Harry's eyes shot wide open. "Voldemort??! How did this happen?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk… Does it really matter? Soon I will be able to kill you…" Voldemort ran his cold finger down Harry's cheek, causing him to scream in agony. "I want you to beg for your life. Who knows? Maybe I'll even spare you."

"Never!" At that moment a bright flash of light blinded Harry and what seemed to be an angel appeared in front of Voldemort.

"Who are you?" Voldemort tried to choke the angel, but found himself unable to touch her, just as he had been unable to touch Harry long before.

"A protector of love and justice." She freed Harry from Voldemort's clutches and held onto Harry. She then flew away, keeping Harry safe from evil clutches, at least a little while longer.

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"Harry wake up!" Hermione delivered a great, big, smack upon his face.

Harry woke up, clutching his scar, to find Usagi woke up screaming just like him.

"Shhh… Usako, it's all right, I'm here. It's all a bad dream." Mamoru tried to bring comfort to the girl. He knew very well that a bad dream that could cause Usagi to scream like that isn't good. But he had to try to calm her in any way possible for now.

"Mamo-chan…!" They didn't understand that, but they also couldn't understand the Japanese words that the girl threw to the teacher.

"Shhhh… Usako, watashi to gaibu de iku desu." The professor led the girl outside.

"Harry, you're clutching your scar." Ron pointed out.

Harry moved his hand quickly, to deny Ron. "No I'm not."

"Well, you were. That's not a good sign, Harry. What did you dream about?"

"Nothing. Nothing at all." Harry didn't want to worry his friends.

"Harry, you woke up screaming. You dreamt about you-know-who, didn't you?" Hermione suggested.

"No I didn't." Harry denied again.

"Cmon, Harry, I understand that you don't want to worry us. But you honestly don't think we're that stupid, now, do you?"

Harry sighed. There was no way out of this one. He then apologized to his friends and told them about his dream.

Ron looked puzzled. "I don't understand. You were safe, so why did you wake up screaming?"

"Because my scar was still hurting."

Hermione nodded in understanding. "I see. Harry, do you remember what this 'angel' looked like?"

"Well, let's see… Her wings were grander than an eagle's, and whiter than the purest white. Her hair was a long, beautiful, golden blonde. And then she was wearing a… strange outfit, actually. It looked kind of like a sailor uniform… I don't really remember much, though." Harry replied.

"Do you remember what her face looked like?" Hermione questioned.

"Actually, I couldn't see her face. All I know is, she was beautiful." Harry replied.

"How can you say she was beautiful if you never saw her face?" Ron asked in amazement.

"I can't explain. She just was." Harry replied.

"Do you recall Usagi being in your dream?" Hermione continued asking.

Harry looked shocked. "Usagi? Why would she be in my dream?"

"Because she was muttering you-know-who's name to Professor Chiba when she woke up." Hermione replied in her famous know-it-all tone.

Now it was Harry's turn to ask questions. "Huh? Since when did you understand Japanese? I didn't understand a word she was saying."

"I don't understand Japanese. Even if I did, she was talking too fast for me to catch anything. However, she kept on repeating one word: Vorudemootsu."

"Uh… What's that mean?" Ron was just as puzzled as Harry.

Hermione groaned in disbelief. "The Japanese have different pronunciations for English words. In Japanese, that's how you-know-who's name would be said. Harry, you said that the angel in your dream was wearing a sailor uniform, right?"

Harry nodded.

"Well, maybe you were dreaming about the legendary Sailor Moon. She's a legendary 'protector of love and justice,' just like the angel in your dream said she is. Hmm… Maybe we'll ask Professor Chiba if he knows anything about her."

"Ask me what?" The Professor came in right on cue.

"Sorry about that, you guys." Usagi took her seat. "Harry, are you all right?"

Harry nodded. "That's quite all right. How about you? Are you all right?"

Usagi smiled and nodded.

"Um… Professor Chiba, you came from Japan, right?" Hermione asked.

Mamoru nodded. "Yes, I do. Why do you want to know?"

"Well, I was wondering if you know anything about the legendary sailor scouts."

Mamoru looked a little shocked. "Well, I-"

Shingo entered the cabin, interrupting Mamoru's reply. "Hey everyone. Hey, did I hear you talking about the sailor scouts?"

Hermione nodded her head vigorously. "Yeah, do you know anything about them?"

"Of course. The sailor scouts have saved my life before. They are so cool. Not losers like Usagi."

"Hey!" After that Usagi and Shingo bickered like they normally did, and they didn't stop until they had to get off the train to enter Hogwarts for the first time.

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"Shingo, what house do you want to be sorted into?" Usagi asked her little brother.

Shingo shrugged in reply. "I don't know. As long as I'll make friends in that house, it's fine with me. I met a few people from Slytherin, actually. They were pretty cool."

"Really?" Usagi asked in shock. "I heard that Slytherins were mean. Oh well, I guess you don't know till you meet 'em."

Shingo nodded. "Yeah, don't go basing everything you do on gossip."

A tall woman then came and quieted the first years down. "First years, I would like to welcome you all to Hogwarts. I am Professor McGonnagal, head of the Gryffindor house. For those of you who do not understand what I am talking about, you will understand it all soon. You will all be sorted to your houses in quite a few moments. There are four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. If you are curious to find out which house you will be sorted into, then please, come and follow me." She led the way to a grand dining hall, where floating candles didn't seem as amazing as the beautiful ceiling above. Students greeted all the first years quite warmly as they were seated comfortably in their seats. Usagi was too marveled by it all to listen to the sorting hat speak.

"Natalie Abasha." Professor McGonnagal called aloud.

A petite girl with black hair stumbled onto a stool to have the sorting hat placed on her. In a few seconds, the hat shouted, "Ravenclaw!" and a table filled with Ravenclaws cheered.

"Wow… So that's what they meant by a sorting hat." Usagi whispered to no one. It took quite a long time before Usagi heard the name "Tsukino" shouted. "Finally… Go, Shingo!" Usagi cheered. As Shingo walked and then sat on the stool, Usagi couldn't help but feel just a little bit nervous. Okay, so it wasn't her that was going to be sorted, but still, it was quite exciting! Everything was quiet to Usagi, and time started to move slower. The whole school could have been sorted in the time it took the sorting hat to shout:

"Slytherin!"

Usagi cheered. So that must mean that not all wizards in Slytherin will turn out to be evil. What are the chances of Shingo growing to be evil when his sister was Usagi? Who knows? Still, there's a chance…

"Oh stop it, Usagi." She said to herself. She should be next; only she didn't hear her name called. "No, there has to be some mistake…" She started to panic. After a few more students were called up, she finally calmed herself down. Who knows, maybe they were going to have a special thing for her, since she was a fifth year. She looked over at Shingo, who seemed happy to be in Slytherin. She then met the cold eyes of one of Shingo's new friends. Warmth and coldness, light and darkness gazed at each other, as if fighting a battle that wasn't really being fought. Usagi's eyes held the eyes of this student for a long time, until Shingo pulled his attention away from her. Shingo smiled at her when he saw her, and Usagi gave him a thumbs-up in reply.

"Usagi Tsukino." Professor McGonnagal finally called. She was the last one standing, and she felt the eyes of the entire student body rested on her. She slowly walked up to the proper place, and sat gracefully on the stool like the princess she was. The hat was then placed carefully on her, as if she were being crowned.

"Hmm… I haven't had a tougher time making a decision like this in a long time!"

"Huh? Who are you?" Usagi asked in shock to the voice that entered her head.

"The sorting hat. Let's see… You're a special one… What house would you like to be placed in?" He replied.

"I really don't prefer one over another." Usagi answered.

"Well, maybe you'd like to join your brother, you have the right qualities to be in Slytherin. But wait, you are perfect as a Ravenclaw too. Hufflepuff would also be perfect. But don't forget Gryffindor. That'd be perfect as well. Are you sure you leave the whole of this decision to me? You do have a say in this, you know." The hat checked.

"Yes, of course. That is your job." Usagi affirmed.

"All right then, princess, you shall be placed in-"

"GRYFFINDOR!" The hat shouted for the whole school to hear. The Gryffindor table cheered wildly, and Slytherin seemed more disappointed than a hunter who missed to shoot an elephant. Usagi smiled sadly at Shingo, who gave her the same smile back. She then turned to smile at her Mamo-chan, which brightened her day.

"Well done, Usagi, you made it to Gryffindor!" Harry greeted as Usagi sat next to him.

"That's amazing! All of us Weasleys have been sorted into Gryffindor, but you and Ron are in separate houses! Rival houses, too!" Ron said.

"I guess that means Slytherin isn't too bad." Usagi took her seat next to Hermione.

"But you know what's more interesting is that it took longer to sort you than it did to sort Harry." Hermione pointed out.

"Really? So did I break the record?" Usagi replied.

Harry nodded. "I guess so."

"Students! Teachers! Welcome to another term at Hogwarts!" Dumbledore greeted warmly. "Congratulations to all of the first years; I hope you have taken the time to acquaint yourselves with the people in your houses. Welcome, all. And I would like to welcome a few special people. As you noticed, one lady was the last to be sorted, although she did not have to be last. However, she is no ordinary new student of this school! Miss Tsukino shall be joining fifth years in their classes, although this is her first year at this school. Please treat her with the same respect you would a fifth year, but welcome her to this school as you would a first year." Dumbledore smiled at Usagi. Once again she felt the eyes of the entire student body rested on her. Some were talking quietly; some were too shocked to say anything. "And another thing. Last year, we lost our Defense of the Dark Arts teacher… But once again, we have found a new teacher to replace the old! Please treat him with the same respect you have been giving your previous teachers. It is an honor to welcome Professor Chiba!" Mamoru stood up and took in the applause that greeted him. He found Usagi smiling brightly at him, which made his smile even better. He smiled at the entire student body, though it is all really for his Usako. After he decided that the applause was enough, he took his seat. He nodded in acknowledgement to his fellow teachers, and smiled politely at Dumbledore. "Without further ado, I would now like to start the feast!"

"Feast? I never heard of-" Usagi was quieted by delicious-looking food in front of her. She hastily grabbed as much food as she can, filling her plate in which nobody thought possible. Some sort of spell had to have been casted on her mouth; for she was filling it with food in ways that the students have never seen. If there was still anybody in the room who believes that magic did not exist, seeing a petite young woman such as Usagi fill her mouth so fast should be more than enough to convince them.

"Usagi, calm down." Hermione tried to slow her friend down.

Usagi swallowed the food in her mouth and sighed. "You're right. I should leave enough food for the other students."

"Actually, you don't have to worry about that. The plates will all magically fill up once again after all the food is gone." Ron said, too busy eating himself to have noticed how Usagi ate.

"Really? So I can just pig out all I want!" Usagi then proceeded to repeat what she had been doing.

"Woah, Usagi calm down." Ron said after taking a break from eating.

"That's what I tried to tell her when you were busy eating like a pig. Just think of the elves working hard with no pay!" Hermione scolded.

Ron belched in reply.

"Ron!"

Even Usagi had to take a break from eating to giggle. While the rest of the table was laughing and Hermione was scolding Ron, Usagi was once again caught by those same, mesmerizing pair of eyes. Time seemed to stop again as they stared at each other.

"Hey, Usagi, what are you staring at?" Harry interrupted.

"Huh? Oh, I was just looking at that painting… Um… Hey, they move!" Miracurously, Usagi was able to pull out a pretty good excuse.

"Of course they move." Ron replied, who had resumed eating.

"Hehe, shows how much I know." Usagi sighed. "I wonder how I'll do as a fifth year."

"Don't worry too much. Besides, if you have any problems, you can always come to us for help." Harry assured.

"I said that out loud?" Usagi asked, getting nods in reply. "Oh well… Thanks Harry."

"No problem." Harry smiled at Usagi, who gave him a beautiful smile in reply.

AN: That's all for now! Once again, I'd like to thank all those who reviewed! Well, I'll have to apologize now. I promised a better chapter last time, and I'm not sure I gave one. Well, I'd like to thank those who made it this far. ^ ^ There you have it, the sorting is all done! It's always such an important part in HP/SM xovers. ^_^' I know you're all dying to know who Usagi's going to be paired up with, but you'll all just have to wait! Hehe, I know, I'm mean. ^_^' I'll give a little more clues next time. Bye for now!

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own either Sailor Moon or Harry Potter. The only thing I own here is the plot. ^_^' If the plot seems similar to yours, sorry, but it was all coincidence. If you're going to take anything from me without asking, though, BEWARE!!! Seriously, though. Just don't do it. It's evil! How would you feel if I plagiarized against you?