Title: Oh, what an adventure
Chapter: 1
Disclaimer: I don't own any one from the Harry Potter or BTVS universe; JK Rowling and Joss Whedon have those wonderful roles. :)




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Bright rays of sunlight shined through the open window of the Giles' Residence. As usual, silence filtered throughout the giant mansion. Rupert Giles entered the study and spotted Willow sitting on the window sill. He smiled softly and walked over to the girl he considered a daughter.
"Are you ready to go?"
She nodded and smiled up at him. Giles smiled back and gave her a tight hug.
Through the last four months, Willow had gone from an unstable psychotic to a healthy young woman. She hadn't returned to the Willow he knew, but she had changed into something better. The coven had worked with her everyday since she had been brought to England. While Giles could only comfort her and guide her along the way, the coven could only really help her. They taught her how to use magic for good. They flushed out the evil that ran through her veins. Now, Willow Rosenburg was one of the most powerful witches in the world. Giles had never been more proud of her.
"Let's go, Giles." With that said, she picked up her bags and they walked out of the Giles' estate.

Once in the car, Giles looked over at Willow and smiled sadly at her. Sensing his sudden sadness, Willow looked over at him with a confused look on her face.
"Giles, what's wrong?"
"I'm just going to miss you. You've grown up a lot. Are you sure you want to do this?" He questioned her.
"Giles, I'm positive. I can't go back to Sunnydale, not yet. I need to be alone and make sure that I can handle things on my own before I face them." Giles nodded and sighed.
"What?" She questioned agitated that he wasn't being quite clear with her.
"Are you sure that you're not just running away from having to face them Willow?" Giles noticed her body freeze up as he asked this.
"I'm not running away. I just have to clear things up a bit. I'll be fine. I've just got to be alone for awhile." He nodded, accepting the answer and came to a stop as they pulled into a parking space at the train station.

Willow and Giles stepped out onto platform ten and smiled at each other. He handed her the train ticket. She pocketed the ticket in her jacket pocket.
"Alright, your train leaves from platform 3 in five minutes. Have everything?" She nodded and noticed his watery eyes.
"I'll be fine. Besides, you've met these people before. I'll be alright." She reached up and hugged him softly. He nodded into her hair and tightened the hug.
"Air, Giles." With the soft command, he quickly let go and kissed her cheek.
"You're right. You will be fine. You do have my number, though, right? Promise to call if anything happens?"
"Of course." She smiled and he hugged her once more.
"Giles, you know I couldn't have made it this far without your help. You really are a true father to me."
"Thank you Willow."
"Alright, enough with the mushiness, I have to get going!" She smiled and picked up her bag.
"Make sure you get Molly to owl me as soon as you arrive, alright?" At this question, Willow raised an eyebrow.
"Owl?"
Giles laughed and stated, "You'll find out what it is when you get there." She nodded and reached up for one more familiar hug. Who knew when she would see a familiar face?
"I suppose so. At least these people know magic."
"Of course, now getting going! You'll love the Burrow. Remember, your cousin will be there to pick you up when you arrive."
"Right, Molly Weasley, got it." Willow waved and with one last look back at Giles, she walked off to platform 3.

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So you guys liked the first chapter? If there are any problems, please correct me. I am very new to the Harry Potter world, so I hope I don't make any really BIG mistakes. :o) Thanks! ~Bec~