Pool of Awakening
A Harry Potter/ Ranma ½ Crossover
Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma and Co or Harry and Co. Please don't sue as this is for entertainment only.
Chapter 5
A soft light was streaming through the open window of the Headmasters office where Albus was currently mulling over the situation. A book of prophecies lay open before him. If these were indeed the correct persons mentioned in the prophecy, then it was only a matter of time before their abilities revealed themselves to him. He prayed that these new students were the right ones.
He shook himself out of his reverie. Hagrid was due back any minute with the new students. He must prepare himself for their arrival. Quickly, he summoned a house elf and asked for a tray of tea and pastries be sent up. He closed the book and replaced it on its shelf. He had just finished settling himself again when Hagrid stepped out of his fireplace. One after another, the Nerimans followed, each carrying the packages they had bought. Hagrid had sent their luggage ahead earlier so that it would be here upon there arrival at the school.
"Thank you Hagrid, you've done a fine job. I'll let you get back to your grounds keeping though." With a nod of acknowledgement Hagrid departed, admonishing the young ones to take care now.
"Now let's see." Albus muttered as he drew his wand. "Lingua anglais totalius. That should do it. You should now be able to understand me totally, and reply in kind."
"You mean we'll be able to speak English without any problems?" Nabiki asked. She stopped abruptly, astonished by her fluency. The others were equally amazed.
"Wow. I don't even have to think about which words to say. They just come to my mind automatically." Ranma exclaimed happily.
"That's quite right, this spell allows you to speak, write and hear perfect English for the entire length of time you'll be here. Which brings me to my other point. Why you are here at all." Albus replied. "First, let me introduce myself. My name is Albus Dumbledore. You may address me as Professor or Headmaster."
"Now, let me tell you a little story. Many years ago a dark wizard came into power. His name was Voldemort." As Albus continued to relate to the teens the story Voldemort and the Boy Who Lived, Ranma and the others wondered what this tale had to do with them. Their question was answered as Albus neared the end of his tale.
"Voldemort, has once again risen, and seeks to rule the world. The reason why I've brought you here is to help protect the Boy Who Lived, one Harry Potter. The boy you met today in the bookstore. With your unique abilities, I hope to provide Harry with some protection without him knowing that he is being protected. Ranma, Akane I would like you to teach Harry how to defend himself. A training ground will be provided for you."
"Headmaster, I understand why you would want Ranma and Akane here. I'm just not sure why Nabiki and I are here too." Kasumi asked in a quizzical voice.
"Ah my dear, the reason why I included you and your sister are that you too have abilities that may be used to protect young Potter. Are you not witches?"
"But Professor, we just learned that we are witches. We haven't had an training yet." Nabiki protested.
"That, Nabiki, is why I have brought this out." Albus answered as he reached into his desk to retrieve a palm-sized sphere. The sphere caught the light and instantly became bathed in a glow. "This is the Orb of Timelessness*. In it I will be able to teach the rudiments of magic. I will be teaching you the curriculum of the first four years of Hogwarts within it. For every hour that passes outside the sphere, a year is spent within. I think that shall be a suitable length of time for your instruction." Albus concluded with a smile and twinkling eyes.
The teens just sat there in stunned silence. Whatever they had been expecting when they reached the school, this was not it. Ranma was the first to react. Hell, he'd been through much stranger situations than this. Why couldn't there be an orb that could make time pass differently. " Ok Prof, how does this thing work? And when do we get to go in?" Ranma asked with a grin of anticipation.
"I will be taking you in one at a time as that's all that is allowed at one time. We'll begin as soon as you've refreshed yourselves. However, no one must know that I have used this. If it became known that such an artifact existed, Voldemort would attempt to retrieve it."
The teens all nodded solemnly, they weren't about to endanger himself or herself or anyone else by letting that information leak out. None of them were stupid. While they finished eating the pastries and drinking their tea, Albus asked a house elf asking not to be disturbed for the rest of the evening. He would see that the students were settled in.
First to go in was Kasumi, followed by Nabiki, Ranma and Akane. During their time in the orb they learned all that they could and became much closer with the Headmaster. Ranma and Akane also continued in their martial arts while inside the orb. When they were all finished with their lessons and back outside the orb, Albus gathered them around for some final words before sending them off to bed.
"All of you did a wonderful job with your studies, and I feel as I have gotten to know you very well. I'm sure you're all ready to go to bed so I won't keep you much longer. Tomorrow you will be sorted into your respective houses. These houses will be an important element in how you fit in here. I want each of you to have as wonderful a time here as possible. Have fun, make friends, but never forget that the reason I brought you here. To protect Harry. I know you will all do your best. I could not ask for anything more. Now, let me show you to your rooms for the night. After you get sorted, you will move into your respective dormitories."
As Albus showed them to their rooms, the teens happily compared notes as to what they had learned. Each agreed that they were looking forward to learning more. When they arrived at their rooms, good nights were exchanged and beds were climbed into.
Albus returned to his quarters well pleased with the progress of the exchange students. He had not lied when he stated that he learned to know them well. He thought he had a good estimation of the strengths and weaknesses of the teens. Besides that, he liked each of them. Smiling in weariness, he prepared for bed. Tomorrow would come soon enough, and he had other plans to make.
Author notes: Thank you everyone that has reviewed so far. It's much appreciated. Please feel free to review again.
Explanation on the Orb: Adapted from DBZ's Room of Time and Space. In it a year passes in just an hour. Only with my orb, they don't age a year. Time only seems to have passed. 1 year in the orb equals 1 hour of ageing.
Hope you liked the chapter. I didn't get around to Hogwart's gang like I wanted too. Oh well, next chapter I guess. :-D Til next time.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ranma and Co or Harry and Co. Please don't sue as this is for entertainment only.
Chapter 5
A soft light was streaming through the open window of the Headmasters office where Albus was currently mulling over the situation. A book of prophecies lay open before him. If these were indeed the correct persons mentioned in the prophecy, then it was only a matter of time before their abilities revealed themselves to him. He prayed that these new students were the right ones.
He shook himself out of his reverie. Hagrid was due back any minute with the new students. He must prepare himself for their arrival. Quickly, he summoned a house elf and asked for a tray of tea and pastries be sent up. He closed the book and replaced it on its shelf. He had just finished settling himself again when Hagrid stepped out of his fireplace. One after another, the Nerimans followed, each carrying the packages they had bought. Hagrid had sent their luggage ahead earlier so that it would be here upon there arrival at the school.
"Thank you Hagrid, you've done a fine job. I'll let you get back to your grounds keeping though." With a nod of acknowledgement Hagrid departed, admonishing the young ones to take care now.
"Now let's see." Albus muttered as he drew his wand. "Lingua anglais totalius. That should do it. You should now be able to understand me totally, and reply in kind."
"You mean we'll be able to speak English without any problems?" Nabiki asked. She stopped abruptly, astonished by her fluency. The others were equally amazed.
"Wow. I don't even have to think about which words to say. They just come to my mind automatically." Ranma exclaimed happily.
"That's quite right, this spell allows you to speak, write and hear perfect English for the entire length of time you'll be here. Which brings me to my other point. Why you are here at all." Albus replied. "First, let me introduce myself. My name is Albus Dumbledore. You may address me as Professor or Headmaster."
"Now, let me tell you a little story. Many years ago a dark wizard came into power. His name was Voldemort." As Albus continued to relate to the teens the story Voldemort and the Boy Who Lived, Ranma and the others wondered what this tale had to do with them. Their question was answered as Albus neared the end of his tale.
"Voldemort, has once again risen, and seeks to rule the world. The reason why I've brought you here is to help protect the Boy Who Lived, one Harry Potter. The boy you met today in the bookstore. With your unique abilities, I hope to provide Harry with some protection without him knowing that he is being protected. Ranma, Akane I would like you to teach Harry how to defend himself. A training ground will be provided for you."
"Headmaster, I understand why you would want Ranma and Akane here. I'm just not sure why Nabiki and I are here too." Kasumi asked in a quizzical voice.
"Ah my dear, the reason why I included you and your sister are that you too have abilities that may be used to protect young Potter. Are you not witches?"
"But Professor, we just learned that we are witches. We haven't had an training yet." Nabiki protested.
"That, Nabiki, is why I have brought this out." Albus answered as he reached into his desk to retrieve a palm-sized sphere. The sphere caught the light and instantly became bathed in a glow. "This is the Orb of Timelessness*. In it I will be able to teach the rudiments of magic. I will be teaching you the curriculum of the first four years of Hogwarts within it. For every hour that passes outside the sphere, a year is spent within. I think that shall be a suitable length of time for your instruction." Albus concluded with a smile and twinkling eyes.
The teens just sat there in stunned silence. Whatever they had been expecting when they reached the school, this was not it. Ranma was the first to react. Hell, he'd been through much stranger situations than this. Why couldn't there be an orb that could make time pass differently. " Ok Prof, how does this thing work? And when do we get to go in?" Ranma asked with a grin of anticipation.
"I will be taking you in one at a time as that's all that is allowed at one time. We'll begin as soon as you've refreshed yourselves. However, no one must know that I have used this. If it became known that such an artifact existed, Voldemort would attempt to retrieve it."
The teens all nodded solemnly, they weren't about to endanger himself or herself or anyone else by letting that information leak out. None of them were stupid. While they finished eating the pastries and drinking their tea, Albus asked a house elf asking not to be disturbed for the rest of the evening. He would see that the students were settled in.
First to go in was Kasumi, followed by Nabiki, Ranma and Akane. During their time in the orb they learned all that they could and became much closer with the Headmaster. Ranma and Akane also continued in their martial arts while inside the orb. When they were all finished with their lessons and back outside the orb, Albus gathered them around for some final words before sending them off to bed.
"All of you did a wonderful job with your studies, and I feel as I have gotten to know you very well. I'm sure you're all ready to go to bed so I won't keep you much longer. Tomorrow you will be sorted into your respective houses. These houses will be an important element in how you fit in here. I want each of you to have as wonderful a time here as possible. Have fun, make friends, but never forget that the reason I brought you here. To protect Harry. I know you will all do your best. I could not ask for anything more. Now, let me show you to your rooms for the night. After you get sorted, you will move into your respective dormitories."
As Albus showed them to their rooms, the teens happily compared notes as to what they had learned. Each agreed that they were looking forward to learning more. When they arrived at their rooms, good nights were exchanged and beds were climbed into.
Albus returned to his quarters well pleased with the progress of the exchange students. He had not lied when he stated that he learned to know them well. He thought he had a good estimation of the strengths and weaknesses of the teens. Besides that, he liked each of them. Smiling in weariness, he prepared for bed. Tomorrow would come soon enough, and he had other plans to make.
Author notes: Thank you everyone that has reviewed so far. It's much appreciated. Please feel free to review again.
Explanation on the Orb: Adapted from DBZ's Room of Time and Space. In it a year passes in just an hour. Only with my orb, they don't age a year. Time only seems to have passed. 1 year in the orb equals 1 hour of ageing.
Hope you liked the chapter. I didn't get around to Hogwart's gang like I wanted too. Oh well, next chapter I guess. :-D Til next time.
