Star-chan: Hello! Here's another chapter for ya!
Neko: Don't worry. I think Harry and Serena will *meet* this chapter.
Star-chan: Are you still mad I left the story at a really bad spot last time?
Neko: YES!
Star-chan: Great. Someone brought up the fact that Harry is 16 and in fifth year. I had to kinda change the ages because Serena and Hotaru would be sixteen after Stars and I wanted this to be in fifth year, so I made everyone a year older in the Hp world, okay?
Neko: How can you can do that?!
Star-chan: Almighty Authoress Power!
Neko: Yet you can't get rid of me.
DISCLAIMER:
Neko: Fact--All polar bears are left-handed.
Star: Fact--I don't own Sailor Moon.
Neko: Fact--The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
Star-chan: Fact-I don't own Harry Potter.
Neko: What *do* you own?!
Star-chan: *looks at "What I Own" list* 50 bucks, my Remmy, and this computer.
*~*
Hermione Granger waited patiently for the two foreign exchange student she and her family was hosting until they went to Hogwarts. It was odd that she didn't get any notice until three days before they arrived, but she dismissed it as either carelessness or a lost owl or something similar. She did hope one would be in her year. Maybe even both.
Her thoughts were cut off as the P.A. announced, "Flight 2034 from Japan has now landed and will be unloading in a few minutes."
Hermione looked toward the door from the plane and looked over the people coming out. She wasn't even sure who she was looking for, as they had no description of the students. Part of Hermione's mind thought that was suspicious, but quickly pushed it away for the moment. "Where are they?" she asked her parents who were standing near by, looking anxious.
"I'm not sure, Mione," Mrs. Granger told her daughter. "The school didn't send a picture of them. They probably had a seat at the back of the plane, that's all."
Just as she said this, two girls, one with black-purple hair and the other blonde exited the plane. They looked over at the Grangers and walked toward them.
"This must be them," Mr. Granger said. The two girls reached the trio and gave a small bow. "Hello," the black haired girl said, her purple eyes friendly. "Are you looking for the two exchange students?"
"Yeah. My name's Hermione and I hope you'll enjoy your stay with my family before we go to Hogwarts. What are your names and ages?" Hermione asked, speaking faster than she intended.
"My name is Hotaru Tsukino. This is my twin sister, Serena," the girl with black hair-Hotaru- said.
Serena added, "We're both 16 and will be entering our fifth year."
"Why don't we get your luggage, girls?" Mr. Granger said. "You can call me Paul. And this is my wife, Vanessa. Welcome."
"Getting our luggage would be best," Serena said. "And we'll have to find our cat, Luna."
"Oh, I've got a cat, too, named Crookshanks. You'll meet him later," Hermione said, hoping Crookshanks wouldn't tear Serena and Hotaru's cat to bits.
The simple, safe conversation carried on until they left the airport.
"What's your family like?" Hermione asked, extremely interested in the two girls.
Hotaru smiled a bit. "Our older sister, Setsuna, is also a witch. Our parents aren't though. They were pretty shocked when Sets's letter arrived!"
Hermione and her parents chuckled, remembering *their* own shock. "What do they look like?" asked Mr. Granger.
Serena held up a photo of a girl with long dark green hair and purplish eyes. "That's Sets. Both she and Hotaru look like Dad, but I'm more like my mom. What is Hogwarts like?"
Hermione launched into an explanation of the school and its founders and classes. "And there's the Quidditch teams, which my friend Harry will tell you more about-"
"Who's Harry?" Hotaru interrupted.
"Harry Potter."
"Wow." Hotaru said, trying to act awed. Serena put on a similar face.
Serena, knowing she was not known for her acting abilities, changed the subject back to Hogwarts.
Once the group had found the Granger's car they packed themselves in, while Hermione asked about the wizard school in Japan. Luckily, Sets had briefed them on that, so Serena and Hotaru were able those answer truthfully.
*~*
Harry, Ron and his twin brothers were playing Quidditch out in a grove of tall apple trees. Sirius, as Snuffles, was watching. Only Ron, Harry, the twins, and Mrs. Weasley knew that the new, loveable stray was actually a wizard in disguise.
Harry, at the moment, was staying on the ground since he'd decided to let Ron have a go on Harry's Firebolt. He sat peacefully under a rather large apple tree, Sirius laid down next to him.
Mrs. Weasley suddenly came through the trees. "Boys, come on! Time for lunch!" she yelled.
Ron, George and Fred landed as Harry stood up. Ron returned Harry's Firebolt and said, "That broom is amazing!"
The four boys and one dog walked up to the Burrow, where the Weasely's live. "We'd best be getting to Diagon Alley soon. We've only a week before school starts."
"I sent Pig to Hermione's to see when she's going," Ron replied through a mouthful of potato.
"Don't talk with your mouth full," Mrs. Weasley said absent-mindedly. "I wonder what the exchange students at her house are like."
Ginny, Ron's younger sister, asked, "Where are they from, Mum?"
"I'm not sure. Ron, Harry, do you two know?"
"No," Harry answered. "She never told me."
"She didn't tell me, either," Ron said.
Frantic hooting was suddenly heard along with a crash. "That must be Pig," Ron said calmly, getting up to find his owl.
A short time later, Ron returned with the midget owl one his hand and a letter in the other. Ron opened the letter after throwing Pig into his cage and read it aloud.
"'Dear Ron and Harry,
Sorry again I couldn't come and visit. The exchange students are twins and both in our year. Mum and Dad said we'd best go to Diagon Alley tomorrow. Meet us in front of Gingrots at about 9:30 if you're going then, too. Otherwise, we'll see you on the Hogwarts Express.
Love from Hermione. P.S. the exchange students are from Japan.'
Ron sighed, "Great, another set of twins!"
Mrs. Weasley sighed. "Hope they aren't like Fred and George, then," she said. Fred and George looked innocently at their mother.
"What have we ever done wrong?" they asked at the same time.
Mrs. Weasley scowled. "I could sit here all day, listing off everything you've done wrong, and still have twice as much left to list off."
Everyone laughed, the exchange students forgotten.
*~*
Serena and Hotaru settled in quickly at the Grangers. Serena shocked the family by how much she managed to eat and how quickly. They entertained Hermione with stories about Japan, while she told them about the adventures she, Harry, and Ron had been on.
Hermione expected them to act alike, like Fred and George, but they couldn't be more different. Serena tripped over anything, and Hotaru rarely fell. Hotaru was very soft-spoken, while Serena could alert every policeman in a ten-mile radius if she screamed.
The Grangers were just finished with breakfast when a small owl shot in through the window. It flew straight to Hermione and circled her head several times before she caught it.
To Serena and Hotaru, she said, "This is Ron's owl, Pig." She untied the letter with difficulty, seeing as Pig wouldn't stay still.
Hermione, unlike Ron, read her letter silently. When she had finished, she turned her head up to ask her parents, "When are we going to Diagon Alley to get our supplies?"
Mr. Granger looked at the calendar. "I think Wednesday, why?"
"Ron and Harry want to know so they can meet us there."
Mr. Granger answered, "I think we'd best go tomorrow. We'll have enough time then to get ready."
"I'll go write Ron an answer," Hermione said, excusing herself.
*~*
Voldemort sat on his throne, wondering who would be the first wizard to be killed by the resurrected him. Smiling evilly, he reached the perfect conclusion.
Sam Anahorias was an Auror, bothersome, but not a big threat. He had a wife and two children, one about to enter Hogwarts.
He would be the perfect person to herald the Dark Lord's rising.
*~*
Star-chan: I didn't mean to leave it here, it just got too long!
Neko: Sure you did, Star.
Star-chan: Don't you believe me?
Neko: No.
Star-chan: Time for "Thank You"s!
Tenshi-Thanks, and you're forgiven. ^_- Obsession is a good excuse.
LadyD-Thank you, and yes, I did know.
Phedre no Delaunay-I *completely* agree with the whole "Malfoy is evil" thing. Please don't die soon, though, ok? Thanks!
FireSenshi-Thanks, I'll try to.
Baby Daydreamer Wiley-Cool, a loyal reviewer. Thank you!
Sellenity00000-Thanks, I love that Darien's in it, too.
Himedono-Thanks.and.*gulps* I'll try to update more often, alright?
Star-chan: Thanks to everyone else that reviewed that I somehow might have not gotten! Stupid computer.
Neko: I think the computer's actually smarter than you.
Star-chan: See ya next time!
REVIEW!!!!
Neko: Don't worry. I think Harry and Serena will *meet* this chapter.
Star-chan: Are you still mad I left the story at a really bad spot last time?
Neko: YES!
Star-chan: Great. Someone brought up the fact that Harry is 16 and in fifth year. I had to kinda change the ages because Serena and Hotaru would be sixteen after Stars and I wanted this to be in fifth year, so I made everyone a year older in the Hp world, okay?
Neko: How can you can do that?!
Star-chan: Almighty Authoress Power!
Neko: Yet you can't get rid of me.
DISCLAIMER:
Neko: Fact--All polar bears are left-handed.
Star: Fact--I don't own Sailor Moon.
Neko: Fact--The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
Star-chan: Fact-I don't own Harry Potter.
Neko: What *do* you own?!
Star-chan: *looks at "What I Own" list* 50 bucks, my Remmy, and this computer.
*~*
Hermione Granger waited patiently for the two foreign exchange student she and her family was hosting until they went to Hogwarts. It was odd that she didn't get any notice until three days before they arrived, but she dismissed it as either carelessness or a lost owl or something similar. She did hope one would be in her year. Maybe even both.
Her thoughts were cut off as the P.A. announced, "Flight 2034 from Japan has now landed and will be unloading in a few minutes."
Hermione looked toward the door from the plane and looked over the people coming out. She wasn't even sure who she was looking for, as they had no description of the students. Part of Hermione's mind thought that was suspicious, but quickly pushed it away for the moment. "Where are they?" she asked her parents who were standing near by, looking anxious.
"I'm not sure, Mione," Mrs. Granger told her daughter. "The school didn't send a picture of them. They probably had a seat at the back of the plane, that's all."
Just as she said this, two girls, one with black-purple hair and the other blonde exited the plane. They looked over at the Grangers and walked toward them.
"This must be them," Mr. Granger said. The two girls reached the trio and gave a small bow. "Hello," the black haired girl said, her purple eyes friendly. "Are you looking for the two exchange students?"
"Yeah. My name's Hermione and I hope you'll enjoy your stay with my family before we go to Hogwarts. What are your names and ages?" Hermione asked, speaking faster than she intended.
"My name is Hotaru Tsukino. This is my twin sister, Serena," the girl with black hair-Hotaru- said.
Serena added, "We're both 16 and will be entering our fifth year."
"Why don't we get your luggage, girls?" Mr. Granger said. "You can call me Paul. And this is my wife, Vanessa. Welcome."
"Getting our luggage would be best," Serena said. "And we'll have to find our cat, Luna."
"Oh, I've got a cat, too, named Crookshanks. You'll meet him later," Hermione said, hoping Crookshanks wouldn't tear Serena and Hotaru's cat to bits.
The simple, safe conversation carried on until they left the airport.
"What's your family like?" Hermione asked, extremely interested in the two girls.
Hotaru smiled a bit. "Our older sister, Setsuna, is also a witch. Our parents aren't though. They were pretty shocked when Sets's letter arrived!"
Hermione and her parents chuckled, remembering *their* own shock. "What do they look like?" asked Mr. Granger.
Serena held up a photo of a girl with long dark green hair and purplish eyes. "That's Sets. Both she and Hotaru look like Dad, but I'm more like my mom. What is Hogwarts like?"
Hermione launched into an explanation of the school and its founders and classes. "And there's the Quidditch teams, which my friend Harry will tell you more about-"
"Who's Harry?" Hotaru interrupted.
"Harry Potter."
"Wow." Hotaru said, trying to act awed. Serena put on a similar face.
Serena, knowing she was not known for her acting abilities, changed the subject back to Hogwarts.
Once the group had found the Granger's car they packed themselves in, while Hermione asked about the wizard school in Japan. Luckily, Sets had briefed them on that, so Serena and Hotaru were able those answer truthfully.
*~*
Harry, Ron and his twin brothers were playing Quidditch out in a grove of tall apple trees. Sirius, as Snuffles, was watching. Only Ron, Harry, the twins, and Mrs. Weasley knew that the new, loveable stray was actually a wizard in disguise.
Harry, at the moment, was staying on the ground since he'd decided to let Ron have a go on Harry's Firebolt. He sat peacefully under a rather large apple tree, Sirius laid down next to him.
Mrs. Weasley suddenly came through the trees. "Boys, come on! Time for lunch!" she yelled.
Ron, George and Fred landed as Harry stood up. Ron returned Harry's Firebolt and said, "That broom is amazing!"
The four boys and one dog walked up to the Burrow, where the Weasely's live. "We'd best be getting to Diagon Alley soon. We've only a week before school starts."
"I sent Pig to Hermione's to see when she's going," Ron replied through a mouthful of potato.
"Don't talk with your mouth full," Mrs. Weasley said absent-mindedly. "I wonder what the exchange students at her house are like."
Ginny, Ron's younger sister, asked, "Where are they from, Mum?"
"I'm not sure. Ron, Harry, do you two know?"
"No," Harry answered. "She never told me."
"She didn't tell me, either," Ron said.
Frantic hooting was suddenly heard along with a crash. "That must be Pig," Ron said calmly, getting up to find his owl.
A short time later, Ron returned with the midget owl one his hand and a letter in the other. Ron opened the letter after throwing Pig into his cage and read it aloud.
"'Dear Ron and Harry,
Sorry again I couldn't come and visit. The exchange students are twins and both in our year. Mum and Dad said we'd best go to Diagon Alley tomorrow. Meet us in front of Gingrots at about 9:30 if you're going then, too. Otherwise, we'll see you on the Hogwarts Express.
Love from Hermione. P.S. the exchange students are from Japan.'
Ron sighed, "Great, another set of twins!"
Mrs. Weasley sighed. "Hope they aren't like Fred and George, then," she said. Fred and George looked innocently at their mother.
"What have we ever done wrong?" they asked at the same time.
Mrs. Weasley scowled. "I could sit here all day, listing off everything you've done wrong, and still have twice as much left to list off."
Everyone laughed, the exchange students forgotten.
*~*
Serena and Hotaru settled in quickly at the Grangers. Serena shocked the family by how much she managed to eat and how quickly. They entertained Hermione with stories about Japan, while she told them about the adventures she, Harry, and Ron had been on.
Hermione expected them to act alike, like Fred and George, but they couldn't be more different. Serena tripped over anything, and Hotaru rarely fell. Hotaru was very soft-spoken, while Serena could alert every policeman in a ten-mile radius if she screamed.
The Grangers were just finished with breakfast when a small owl shot in through the window. It flew straight to Hermione and circled her head several times before she caught it.
To Serena and Hotaru, she said, "This is Ron's owl, Pig." She untied the letter with difficulty, seeing as Pig wouldn't stay still.
Hermione, unlike Ron, read her letter silently. When she had finished, she turned her head up to ask her parents, "When are we going to Diagon Alley to get our supplies?"
Mr. Granger looked at the calendar. "I think Wednesday, why?"
"Ron and Harry want to know so they can meet us there."
Mr. Granger answered, "I think we'd best go tomorrow. We'll have enough time then to get ready."
"I'll go write Ron an answer," Hermione said, excusing herself.
*~*
Voldemort sat on his throne, wondering who would be the first wizard to be killed by the resurrected him. Smiling evilly, he reached the perfect conclusion.
Sam Anahorias was an Auror, bothersome, but not a big threat. He had a wife and two children, one about to enter Hogwarts.
He would be the perfect person to herald the Dark Lord's rising.
*~*
Star-chan: I didn't mean to leave it here, it just got too long!
Neko: Sure you did, Star.
Star-chan: Don't you believe me?
Neko: No.
Star-chan: Time for "Thank You"s!
Tenshi-Thanks, and you're forgiven. ^_- Obsession is a good excuse.
LadyD-Thank you, and yes, I did know.
Phedre no Delaunay-I *completely* agree with the whole "Malfoy is evil" thing. Please don't die soon, though, ok? Thanks!
FireSenshi-Thanks, I'll try to.
Baby Daydreamer Wiley-Cool, a loyal reviewer. Thank you!
Sellenity00000-Thanks, I love that Darien's in it, too.
Himedono-Thanks.and.*gulps* I'll try to update more often, alright?
Star-chan: Thanks to everyone else that reviewed that I somehow might have not gotten! Stupid computer.
Neko: I think the computer's actually smarter than you.
Star-chan: See ya next time!
REVIEW!!!!