There was another Big Bag on the loose but this time it wasn't in America. Oh no, this time the he was preying on England On top of that, the guy was like the most powerful dark wizard out there, in the wizarding world. Buffy had no idea there even was a wizarding world. This was just too much. Crap. That was the predominantly coherent thought buzzing around in her busy, protective, little head.

That particular had two meanings right now. One was the Big Bad in England. Two was the owl that brought the news of the big bad. She tried to get the large barn owl under control. It just wouldn't go away after it had given her the letter from a guy named, Dumbledore was it? Subsequently, Buffy decided to head over to the Magic Box to get the details from Willow and Tara. The two witches would undoubtedly know about this sort of thing.

The slayer walked briskly on her way to the scoobies' ritual meeting place, and because of her broodiness, turned the corner of a large crypt slamming into a familiar bleached blonde vampire.

Buffy looked up at the man, who was only maybe three inches taller tan herself. She noticed he was carrying a similar letter to hers and confirmed that this really was a serious baddie if these people wanted to include Spike.

'What's with the bird, pet?' He asked casually. Spike really didn't want to get on this girl's bad side tonight. He had noticed the same letter in her hand and gathered that they'd be spending their time and efforts at Hogwarts for a good period of time. Plus, this particular vamp had a thing for this particular slayer. He was starting to think the feeling was mutual. They'd become good friends lately and Buffy knew it too.

'Came outta know where.' She said, a little embarrassed. The large bird was still perched happily on her shoulder. It looked twice and big as her head but looked just as gentle as her features. It playfully pecked at her hair and she rubbed its breast feathers. 'I could get used to it. It's kinda cute ain't it?' she smiled.

'I guess it could grow on you.' He returned. 'Where are you headed?' He tried making a polite conversation for once and this time it was working. There wasn't and angry retort from the petite blonde, just a friendly answer of, 'Magic Box. You comin'?'

With a gesture to the letter in his hand Buffy asked if he had read it yet. He shook his head yes and they began to walk to the magic box together silently. Yet, it was a friendly silence. There wasn't the usual banter between the two.

Maybe Buffy should get a pet. It seems to calm her down. Spike thought to himself and he looked over a Buffy who was currently cooing to the owl.

Spike opened the door for Buffy and as they walked in, found that everyone else in the gang was already sitting down. They each had the same familiar envelope as well. The three girls Willow, Tara, and Anya, looked excited and Xander was a bit surprised to see Spike walk in through the door.

A look of uneasiness swept over him as he saw the large owl perched on Buffy's shoulder. 'Uh, Buffs? Notice the big flying demon thing on your shoulder there?' he said with a slightly shaking voice. He shrank a little into his chair.

'Not a fan of birds are ya mate?' Spike smirked and took a seat next to the dark haired man and lightly punched him on the shoulder. The caused him a prick of mental pain.

Spike looked up at the ceiling, speaking to no one in particular, 'Oh come on now, I wasn't even trying to hurt him!' He began rubbing his temples. Xander snickered and Buffy shot him a warning glanced and dismissed the two.

'Oh, Buffy, Dawn called asking for you. She got a little flustered when she got and owl too. We filled her in though and she's already packing. She loved the idea.' Said Xander.

'What idea? Alright Wills, fill me in with this letter thing.' Buffy stated and she proceeded to wrestle the affectionate bird off her shoulder, but to no avail.

'Ya see, there's this guy named Voldemort. He's the big bad of.'

'I already know that, what else?' Buffy interrupted.

'Well, we're all going to England to Hogwarts. It's a school there.'

'I've been there; it's really a beautiful place.' Added Tara shyly.

'Ditto.' Spoke up Anya.

'But why are we needed?' asked Buffy.

'Supposedly, Voldemort is conjuring up demons out the ying-yang. He's getting together a whole army of baddies.' Explained Spike. 'Heard of the guy actually. Real nasty, wouldn't want to get on his bad side. He'd rather kill you than look at you and all that.'

'But Dawn? She wouldn't be safe.'

'I guess they figured that we couldn't just leave her.' Offered Spike.

'She mentioned something about actually attending the classes there. She'll do fine. Tara and me have been teacher her a few spells. She's actually pretty good. Figured it was all the mystical stuff you know. Slayer blood, green energy, and all that jazz.' Assisted Willow. "Plus, Giles will be there.' She added giddily.

'Oh I can't wait to see him. It's been so long. I really do miss him.' Said Buffy as she remembered her Watcher and father figure.

'I think we can all agree to that.' Said Xander.

'Even Spike?' asked Anya.

'Even me, pet. Got a soft spot for the guy. He grows on you.' Spike explained. He and the Englishman had hit it off recently and they kept in touch.

'Well the I suggest we get packing, gang.' Proposed Buffy. She looked at the time. Whose got the tickets?

'I'll check the Internet for the soonest flight there.' Said Willow as she reached into her bag and opened up her laptop. Within seconds she had booked a flight for seven, leaving at 12:30 am the next day. (Courtesy of Spike)

'Alright, I suggest sleep and don't pack too much.' Said Xander, looking at his fiancé and the other three girls knowing he'd be the bitch carrying most of the luggage.

'Yes, please spare us the trouble of hauling your crap everywhere.' Added Spike.

'Oh, going to carry out luggage are you?' 'Such gentlemen!' Willow and Buffy teased.

They all gathered they things and each of the girls gave Spike and Xander a peck on the cheek giggling as they left the store.

'We should do thing like this more often, eh, Harris?' smiled Spike. He was loving the attention from his favorite girls.

'Everyday; it is worth it ain't it?' He replied sighing and after receiving a nod, they too left the store.

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