Pool of Awakening
A Harry Potter/ Ranma ½ Crossover
Author notes: This takes place in Harry and Co.'s fifth year and after the final volume of Ranma ½. The failed wedding never happened but everything else did.
Basically each chapter will divide into two pieces until all the characters have met. This is my first piece of fanfiction involving Harry Potter so please be gentle.
Any and all comments and criticisms are appreciated. Flames are ok too if you feel you have to write one.
Only a couple of swears so far so it's PG-13. This might change in the future.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma and Co or Harry and Co. Please don't sue as this is for entertainment only.
Chapter 3
"Well, we finally made it, and with none of the girls the wiser too," Ranma said with a great sigh of relief. Akane agreed, even though they had been busy with graduation preparations, the urge to spread the news that she was going to England to be a witch almost overwhelmed her. Only the fact, that if there had been so much as an inkling of the plans exposed, they wouldn't have even made it out the door. As it was, they had been traveling for many long hours already, and were ready to reach their destination.
"I have the directions to the Leaky Cauldron, so everyone gather your bags and follow me. We'll get a cab to drive us," Nabiki finished. Quickly as they were all eager to get going, they followed Nabiki to the entrance where she gave the directions to the driver in halting English. Fortunately, the driver understood and they were on their way again. The drive itself didn't take long either, so when they reached the address Nabiki thanked the driver and paid him in the money she had gotten exchanged at her bank.
Once inside, they could tell that they were indeed in the correct location. All around them were groups of men and women in colorful robes and cloaks. One fellow immediately drew their eyes. It was plain to see why he had too. The man was huge, towering over a diminutive waiter that was taking his order as they entered the building. Even as the height of the fellow registered in their minds, the giant turned towards them and bellowed, "Well now, might'n you be the students from Japan? You certainly don't look British." This was said with a smile and a nod of greeting.
"My name be Hagrid, been waiting all day for you t' arrive. Dumbledore sent me to help you get the things you'll be needing for Hogwarts."
Kasumi, with her usual calm style stepped forward and greeted the large man.
"Konnichiwa, Hagrid, my name is Kasumi, these are my sisters Nabiki, and Akane, and her fiancé, Ranma. We are very pleased to meet you." She said this in near perfect English, to the astonishment of the others. Kasumi just smiled at their astonished expressions and said, "Well, since we are planning on being here for a considerable amount of time, I felt I needed to brush up on my language skills. It always was my best subject in school." A small smile settled on her lips as she remembered.
Hagrid beamed in response, "Lovely to meet you all. Let's get you settled before we go shopping. How's that sounds t' ye?" The group of teens nodded since they definitely needed to freshen up a bit.
Very soon afterwards they were on their way. As Hagrid lead them into Diagon Alley, their jaws dropped open in awe. The atmosphere was incredible. Everywhere they looked they saw wizards and witches bustling around with a careless disregard to the everyday magic so unfamiliar to these foreign teens. There first stop, Hagrid told them would be Gringotts, the wizarding bank. There they found that Hogwarts was providing them with the funds to purchase their school items. Nabiki, ever financially inclined, took charge of the key to there vault with a smile of pleasure. She had planned on converting the rest of their funds into wizarding currency to pay for their school supplies. Now however, the money would not be needed.
Next they went to purchase their wands. They soon found out that the process of choosing a wand was a unique experience. The wand chose the wizard or witch, not the other way around. Ranma ended up with a 9 ½" elm wand with a griffin feather core. Akane got a 7 ¾" oak wand with a dragonheart string core. Nabiki got an 8 ¼" willow wand with a phoenix feather core. Kasumi got the most unusual wand core seen in a long time by Mr. Ollivander. She got a 7" cedar wand with a hair from a water nymph as its core. They decided to get their robes and other supplies next and end with getting their books.
At the same time in another part of England, another group of teens were getting ready to shop too. The Burrow was full of activity this very moment changing and gathering the lists from Hogwarts. It was a fine affair to gather 6 teenagers together, two of whom kept insisting that they were old enough to go shopping by themselves. These two of course, were Fred and George. They felt that as students entering there seventh and final year at Hogwarts, they were quite capable of taking care of themselves. Also, they wanted to do some independent shopping for the joke shop as well. Unfortunately, Mrs. Weasley would have none of it and was waiting impatient for everyone to gather around so that they could floo themselves to the Leaky Cauldron. After arriving and getting money from their vault the twins rushed over to their younger brother and caught him around the shoulders.
"Come on Ron, Fred and I have a surprise for you," George stated in a happy tone. Mrs. Weasley had been persuaded to let the twins, Ron, Hermione and Harry shop on their own for a couple hours. Ginny was the only one she wouldn't let out of her sight. And the twins, being very thankful for Harry's investment in Weasley Wizarding Wheezes, felt it was time to uphold their end of the agreement. This in mind, off they dragged Ron to Madame Malkin's for some new dress robes. Ron was amazed at the money they mysterious produced, but didn't complain about the new dress robes. In fact, he was ecstatic over the robes they picked out for him.
"You guys are bloody amazing, thank you." Ron said once the robes were packaged. "These are a lot better than the ones I had before. I'm curious though, where did you get all the money?"
"Don't you worry about it, it was nothing illegal. Let's just say it was a gift from a silent partner to our business." Fred answered with a quick grin towards the trio. "Well George, we have done our duty, let's be off. We've got other things to buy, other people to see." Quickly, Fred and George said their goodbyes and promised to meet up with them at the agreed time they had set up prior.
"Well, come on, we haven't got all day, let's go get our books." Hermione stated impatiently while tugging Harry and Ron down the alley. Harry and Ron exchanged glances and shrugged then began to follow her more quickly. There was no stopping Hermione when she was intent on something.
Shortly afterwards, they were standing in the doorway of Flourish and Blotts. They agreed to split up while looking for there books and meet at the cash register when they were done. Hermione, intent on gathering some books for extra reading, headed towards the world history section. Ron and Harry decided to start at the top of their Hogwarts list and work their way down.
In other sections of the very same bookstore, Kasumi, Nabiki, Akane, and Ranma were also looking for their school volumes. Kasumi and Nabiki were in the potions section searching for their texts. Akane was in the Herbology section, and Ranma was wandering toward the history section. As he was wandering done the aisle, Ranma glanced all around in curiosity. Looking around with curiosity, he wondered how he was supposed to find the books on his list when his English was barely passable. Maybe he could ask someone for help, that girl with the bushy hair over there looked like she knew her way around. Deciding that this was the best course of action, Ranma approached the girl and tapped her shoulder.
"Hmm?" Hermione said as she looked up to see a handsome Asian boy standing beside her. Her eyes widened when she looked him over. He was very well muscled, and looked to be about her age. He also looked slightly lost "Can I help you?" she asked when he made no immediate response.
"Er, you help me look for books, yes? English not too good at." Ranma answered in halting English and a sheepish grin.
Author notes:
Well, what do you think? Let me know by reviews, k? Please? Should I write more?
Decided to end it here, as it was getting quite long enough.
Next chapter, more acquaintances are made, Draco comes into the scene too…
A Harry Potter/ Ranma ½ Crossover
Author notes: This takes place in Harry and Co.'s fifth year and after the final volume of Ranma ½. The failed wedding never happened but everything else did.
Basically each chapter will divide into two pieces until all the characters have met. This is my first piece of fanfiction involving Harry Potter so please be gentle.
Any and all comments and criticisms are appreciated. Flames are ok too if you feel you have to write one.
Only a couple of swears so far so it's PG-13. This might change in the future.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma and Co or Harry and Co. Please don't sue as this is for entertainment only.
Chapter 3
"Well, we finally made it, and with none of the girls the wiser too," Ranma said with a great sigh of relief. Akane agreed, even though they had been busy with graduation preparations, the urge to spread the news that she was going to England to be a witch almost overwhelmed her. Only the fact, that if there had been so much as an inkling of the plans exposed, they wouldn't have even made it out the door. As it was, they had been traveling for many long hours already, and were ready to reach their destination.
"I have the directions to the Leaky Cauldron, so everyone gather your bags and follow me. We'll get a cab to drive us," Nabiki finished. Quickly as they were all eager to get going, they followed Nabiki to the entrance where she gave the directions to the driver in halting English. Fortunately, the driver understood and they were on their way again. The drive itself didn't take long either, so when they reached the address Nabiki thanked the driver and paid him in the money she had gotten exchanged at her bank.
Once inside, they could tell that they were indeed in the correct location. All around them were groups of men and women in colorful robes and cloaks. One fellow immediately drew their eyes. It was plain to see why he had too. The man was huge, towering over a diminutive waiter that was taking his order as they entered the building. Even as the height of the fellow registered in their minds, the giant turned towards them and bellowed, "Well now, might'n you be the students from Japan? You certainly don't look British." This was said with a smile and a nod of greeting.
"My name be Hagrid, been waiting all day for you t' arrive. Dumbledore sent me to help you get the things you'll be needing for Hogwarts."
Kasumi, with her usual calm style stepped forward and greeted the large man.
"Konnichiwa, Hagrid, my name is Kasumi, these are my sisters Nabiki, and Akane, and her fiancé, Ranma. We are very pleased to meet you." She said this in near perfect English, to the astonishment of the others. Kasumi just smiled at their astonished expressions and said, "Well, since we are planning on being here for a considerable amount of time, I felt I needed to brush up on my language skills. It always was my best subject in school." A small smile settled on her lips as she remembered.
Hagrid beamed in response, "Lovely to meet you all. Let's get you settled before we go shopping. How's that sounds t' ye?" The group of teens nodded since they definitely needed to freshen up a bit.
Very soon afterwards they were on their way. As Hagrid lead them into Diagon Alley, their jaws dropped open in awe. The atmosphere was incredible. Everywhere they looked they saw wizards and witches bustling around with a careless disregard to the everyday magic so unfamiliar to these foreign teens. There first stop, Hagrid told them would be Gringotts, the wizarding bank. There they found that Hogwarts was providing them with the funds to purchase their school items. Nabiki, ever financially inclined, took charge of the key to there vault with a smile of pleasure. She had planned on converting the rest of their funds into wizarding currency to pay for their school supplies. Now however, the money would not be needed.
Next they went to purchase their wands. They soon found out that the process of choosing a wand was a unique experience. The wand chose the wizard or witch, not the other way around. Ranma ended up with a 9 ½" elm wand with a griffin feather core. Akane got a 7 ¾" oak wand with a dragonheart string core. Nabiki got an 8 ¼" willow wand with a phoenix feather core. Kasumi got the most unusual wand core seen in a long time by Mr. Ollivander. She got a 7" cedar wand with a hair from a water nymph as its core. They decided to get their robes and other supplies next and end with getting their books.
At the same time in another part of England, another group of teens were getting ready to shop too. The Burrow was full of activity this very moment changing and gathering the lists from Hogwarts. It was a fine affair to gather 6 teenagers together, two of whom kept insisting that they were old enough to go shopping by themselves. These two of course, were Fred and George. They felt that as students entering there seventh and final year at Hogwarts, they were quite capable of taking care of themselves. Also, they wanted to do some independent shopping for the joke shop as well. Unfortunately, Mrs. Weasley would have none of it and was waiting impatient for everyone to gather around so that they could floo themselves to the Leaky Cauldron. After arriving and getting money from their vault the twins rushed over to their younger brother and caught him around the shoulders.
"Come on Ron, Fred and I have a surprise for you," George stated in a happy tone. Mrs. Weasley had been persuaded to let the twins, Ron, Hermione and Harry shop on their own for a couple hours. Ginny was the only one she wouldn't let out of her sight. And the twins, being very thankful for Harry's investment in Weasley Wizarding Wheezes, felt it was time to uphold their end of the agreement. This in mind, off they dragged Ron to Madame Malkin's for some new dress robes. Ron was amazed at the money they mysterious produced, but didn't complain about the new dress robes. In fact, he was ecstatic over the robes they picked out for him.
"You guys are bloody amazing, thank you." Ron said once the robes were packaged. "These are a lot better than the ones I had before. I'm curious though, where did you get all the money?"
"Don't you worry about it, it was nothing illegal. Let's just say it was a gift from a silent partner to our business." Fred answered with a quick grin towards the trio. "Well George, we have done our duty, let's be off. We've got other things to buy, other people to see." Quickly, Fred and George said their goodbyes and promised to meet up with them at the agreed time they had set up prior.
"Well, come on, we haven't got all day, let's go get our books." Hermione stated impatiently while tugging Harry and Ron down the alley. Harry and Ron exchanged glances and shrugged then began to follow her more quickly. There was no stopping Hermione when she was intent on something.
Shortly afterwards, they were standing in the doorway of Flourish and Blotts. They agreed to split up while looking for there books and meet at the cash register when they were done. Hermione, intent on gathering some books for extra reading, headed towards the world history section. Ron and Harry decided to start at the top of their Hogwarts list and work their way down.
In other sections of the very same bookstore, Kasumi, Nabiki, Akane, and Ranma were also looking for their school volumes. Kasumi and Nabiki were in the potions section searching for their texts. Akane was in the Herbology section, and Ranma was wandering toward the history section. As he was wandering done the aisle, Ranma glanced all around in curiosity. Looking around with curiosity, he wondered how he was supposed to find the books on his list when his English was barely passable. Maybe he could ask someone for help, that girl with the bushy hair over there looked like she knew her way around. Deciding that this was the best course of action, Ranma approached the girl and tapped her shoulder.
"Hmm?" Hermione said as she looked up to see a handsome Asian boy standing beside her. Her eyes widened when she looked him over. He was very well muscled, and looked to be about her age. He also looked slightly lost "Can I help you?" she asked when he made no immediate response.
"Er, you help me look for books, yes? English not too good at." Ranma answered in halting English and a sheepish grin.
Author notes:
Well, what do you think? Let me know by reviews, k? Please? Should I write more?
Decided to end it here, as it was getting quite long enough.
Next chapter, more acquaintances are made, Draco comes into the scene too…
