Hey, sorry it took a while to update.. heh heh? I'm still here! No worries. ^_^ Well, I hope someone is still reading this fic. The more reviews the faster I update! Cause I get inspired.. heh heh. Ok, anyway.
And I know Alex seems kind of cut right now, and they're talking about boring stuff in his past but he will appear! I'm just waiting for the perfect time. I have an important task for him... ;)
Disclaimer: I don't own GS or HP.
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"... this doesn't look like any building I've ever seen. Not in Angara, Idejima, Gondowan..." Ivan mused to himself softly, mentally ticking off the continents.
"Me neither, but the people here may know where we are, and may help us get back to the lighthouse to find Garet." Ivan jumped slightly, surprised that Isaac had heard him.
"Yeah, you're right.. it's just... I don't know, I have a strange feeling about this but I don't know what it is." A flash of concern flashed across Isaac's face, but it was quickly masked.
"Don't worry! Geez, that's all you guys do! We'll never find out if these guys are friends or enemies and if they'll help us or not unless we go in!" Jenna shouted as they neared the looming, approaching castle.
"... uhh, guys? Where is the front door?" Isaac gaped at the Garet-like question that came from Mia. "What are you looking at? As if YOU know where it is." The group stopped, dumbfounded, staring at each other in silence.
"Well, how about we go look for it?" Felix said, briefly closing his eyes. Everyone's gaze quickly snapped to the usually quiet adept.
"Count my brother to have the best solution." Jenna exclaimed, winking at Felix who sighed in return. He then turned around, and began going to the left side of the castle.
"HEY!! WAIT UP!" Jenna yelled very loudly, making Ivan flinch, and set off towards her brother. Isaac sighed and tried to refrain from rubbing his temple.
"Ok, Mia, you go with them and make sure nothing happens and me and Ivan will go to the right. We'll meet back here ..." Isaac paused, looking at the sun fairly low in the sky, "... before dusk. Don't be out once the sun goes down, it'll be much harder to find each other."
"Sure Isaac, don't worry about us. Felix and Jenna will be fine, as long as I'm there." Mia winked at him, and started off quickly towards the latter named adepts. Isaac sighed again, and looked towards Ivan, who was smiling.
"Come on, they'll be fine. Let's go and find.." Ivan flinched, "the entrance."
"Am I the only one who finds this kind of sad?"
"Trust me, you're not alone." Ivan said, although that small smile was still on his lips. And so, they began walking in the opposite direction of the other three adepts in their group.
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"Where's Harry? They're almost serving dinner in the Great Hall. He's going to be late." Hermione said worriedly.
"Don't worry, there's still time. Besides, he's probably still out there on his Nimbus flying around with Fred and George." Hermione's eyebrows rose at Ron's comment.
"Fred and George?"
"Yeah, they went out to join him not long ago. Something about teaching Harry a thing or two about flying." Ron replied, rolling his eyes.
"Poor Harry. I think he just wanted to go out flying. Not practice, just flying without any distractions." Hermione said thoughtfully.
"Yeah, well, what're you gonna do? We'll see him at dinner." Ron replied nonchalantly. "... let's just hope Malfoy doesn't get the same idea and goes out there too."
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"... do you hear something?" Ivan asked, suddenly stopping. Isaac stopped too. He had been so lost in his thoughts, that he hadn't been paying much attention to their surroundings. Besides, Ivan was always the observative one.
"Hey! I do hear voices coming from down there." Isaac and Ivan were both looking towards what was behind a far corner.
"Ok.. let's go." Ivan said softly, and both of them were making their way slowly towards the source of the noises. If there were people there, and you went too fast, they might be startled and attack you. They didn't want a fight, they just needed some help.
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"For the last time, go away Malfoy!" Harry was on the brink of yelling with impatience.
"I don't think so, Potter. This field belongs to me as much as it belongs to you." Fred and George were watching the ongoing arguement passively, hoping that Harry would get this Malfoy kid out of here and out of the way so that they could continue practicing their flying manoevures for the new Quidditch season.
"Please, just LEAVE!"
"Aww, is little Harry Potter getting frustrated? I knew I shouldn't have made him angry! He's going to hurt me with his lightning scar!" Malfoy exclaimed in mock fear.
That was the last straw for Harry. He knew he'd get in trouble, but it wasn't like he was attacking Malfoy with his wand or anything. Taking off, he charged the blonde with his broom. Malfoy, however, had seen it coming and sped off in the opposite direction, smirking.
"Finally! Some excitement!" George exclaimed to his brother, as they watched the high speed chase on brooms, which was surprising very close to the ground. Well, that just made it more exhilirating. Everyone knew that the closer you were to the ground, the more painful it was when you fell off... plus at the speed they were going, it was going to be very painful for whoever was unfortunate enough to take the fall.
"At least it isn't as boring, and it has to be good for dodging techniques!" Fred said to George, as they watched the two boys who were facing each other in anger.
Malfoy grinned, as he let Harry catch up with him before lashing out at him with his foot and speeding up again. He turned around to watch Harry fall off his broom, and land on his stomach. Suddenly he saw Harry's eyes widen, and same with the Weasly brothers and he turned around just as he crashed into something.
Malfoy hit the ground hard, his breath leaving him completely. Fred and George came running towards them, as did Harry after getting his broom which lay a few feet away from him.
"What the hell?! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING, YOU --"
The Slytherin seemingly had crashed into another boy, head on. The said boy had neat but now slightly ruffled blond hair, the strangest violet eyes, and was now laying bewildered on the ground in front of them. However, that's not what had made Malfoy stop mid-yell, or the size of Harry and the twins' eyes grow considerably larger. It also wasn't what made them all take an instinctive, defensive step back.
No, the small, blonde hair boy didn't make Malfoy sweat, but his taller companion did. He also had blonde hair, except it was spiked up. He had piercing blue eyes, and strangely enough wore blue armor. But what they were all focusing on was the broad sword being held in a firm grip by leather gloves pointed in their direction -- more specifically, Malfoy's.
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"Are you sure we should be wandering this far from the lighthouse? What if they're back in there right now?" Garet asked, glancing back at the glowing purple structure. "... HELLO?!" Garet shouted at the two accompanying adepts, who remained silent. "Oh god, I'm stuck with two Ivans."
".. Ivan?" Sheba asked hurriedly, before she could stop herself.
".. Yeah, Ivan. So, NOW you want to talk do you?" Garet asked stubbornly, raising his eyebrows. Embarassed, Sheba turned away, her cheeks a light shade of pink. "Nonono! Wait, I take it back! I'll tell you anything you want to know about Ivan as long I have SOMEONE to talk to!"
"You remind me a lot of Jenna." Picard said, a small smile on his face.
"Well, we both ARE mars adepts.." Garet said, somewhat boastfully. His face suddenly fell, making Picard look up.
"Is something wrong?"
"Nothing.. nothing..." There was a long silence, before Garet suddenly burst out, "do you think we'll ever find them? I mean.. a green light? They could be anywhere! Maybe they're not even on this continent!"
"You underestimate them." Sheba said quietly. "They are more than capable of taking care of themselves, and they are in a much larger group than we are. I'd be more worried about us, we don't even have an earth adept with us."
Garet stared at her, opened his mouth to begin talking, but shut it again.
"I wouldn't say we are that bad off, Sheba." Picard said, temporarily grinning making the two other adepts suspicious, "After all, you have a Lemurian with you! How could you go wrong?"
Garet nearly tripped and stumbled forward while Sheba stared at Picard for a moment then looked up at the sky. "May the wind help us. Jupiter knows we need it."
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"Thank you, Professor Dumbledore, I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I'll try my best."
"It's all one can ask for. I'm sure you'll fit in as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher just fine. I need you to keep an eye out for Harry and the other students.. dark times may be approaching us again."
"We seem shrouded in dark times now, do we not?"
"So it would seem." Professor Dumbledore extended his hand, and it was shaken by a rough one. Green eyes shined in the light as a firm shake was exchanged.
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"Ivan! Are you alright?" Isaac said, sword not wavering from the extremely pale boy. Ivan laid there for a moment, trying to catch his breath, before he sat up and rubbed the back of his head.
"I'm fine.. just fell.."
"Whoooa... listen, we didn't mean any harm, and I'm sure Malfoy didn't either... we were just practicing for Qudditch!" Fred exclaimed, his hands still raised.
"Are you students here?? Where did you get that sword and armor? Listen, if you just chill a bit, and stop pointing that at us then we can all go back inside and no one will have to know about this." George said, trying to not sound nervous but failing miserably.
Ivan stood up, clutching his staff and looking at their attackers. There were two twins, who were really tall. Then there were two shorter boys, one with brown hair and glasses, and the other with pale blonde hair who had crashed into him. He shifted his gaze to Isaac, who definitely looked like he was ready to take on any possible threats with a swing of his sword.
"Who are you?" Ivan asked tentatively.
"We're Gryffindors. Who are you?" Harry asked cautiously at their confused looks.
"Gryffindors?" Isaac asked, confused.
"Where are we?" Ivan asked. Fred's hands dropped by his sides and all 4 students stared at the two like they were crazy.
"You're at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of course!!" Fred exclaimed.
"Tell me they're not muggles!" Malfoy growled under his breath.
"How could they have gotten here if they were?" Harry asked, "Besides, muggles do not dress like that."
"And you would know, wouldn't you Potter?" Malfoy sneered.
Isaac lowered his sword, he was fairly certain that these strange people weren't enemies. Even if they were, he doubted that they could do anything that would seriously harm either he or Ivan.
"We need to know where we are.. we may not even be on the same continent as the Jupiter Lighthouse."
Fred gaped at the spiky haired blonde boy, "You're in Europe! And why would you be looking for a lighthouse anyway? Lost your ship?"
Isaac gave him a hardened stare, "That business is our own, and it is not a matter with which you should joke around. Ivan, can you ask the others if they have found anything yet?"
"So, you're name's Ivan then?" Harry asked, hoping to gain friendly conversation but receiving no reply.
Ivan nodded to Isaac, and found a mental connection with Mia whom he knew would not mind his presence in her mind. He wouldn't know what Jenna or Felix would've done if he had suddenly started talking to them in their minds. Although, maybe they were used to it with Sheba being there. /Mia! It's me, Ivan./
Well, who else would it be? came the almost immediate reply.
Isaac wants to know if you've found anything yet.
Nope, nothing. This castle thing is huge! Felix is talking a lot more now that it's practically just him and Jenna though.
Why, you're not with them?
Well, yeah I am.. but.. I'm more just tagging along.
... you're eavesdropping on them, aren't you Mia?
... I don't know what you're talking about Ivan. Anyway, have you and Isaac found anything?
Well.. this strange boy crashed straight into me. They say we're at Hogwarts.. I think they said it was a school. They also say that we're on the continent of Europe.
What?! Where are you?
Isaac sized each person before him up. It was impossible to tell how strong they were -- esspecially if they were adepts. And didn't they say that they were on a different continent? It would take them forever to get to the Mars Lighthouse, unless by some fluke it was here (which Isaac doubted due to the blunt remark about lighthouses and ships), and meet up with Garet.
"What are they doing?? They're just standing there.. Wasn't that kid supposed to ask someone something?" George asked no one in paticular.
"Yeah, contact the other freaks so they can have a muggle meeting right here in front of Hogwarts." Malfoy scoffed, causing Harry to roll his eyes.
The comment, however, made Ivan's features sadden a bit. Everyone always called him a freak, although he supposed there was nothing he could do about it. Even living among the people of Kalay for so long -- they still didn't consider him one of their own. At least now he wasn't alone.. now that he had met the other adepts. "Isaac, they're coming." The older adept nodded, while the group opposite them stared dumbfounded.
"That's it, Potter, I'm leaving this circus." Malfoy threw his hands up, and holding up his broom, made his way back to the castle probably to shower up and get ready for dinner at the Great Hall.
"Good riddance.." Harry muttered under his breath, and Isaac couldn't help but agree.
The two groups were left silently staring at each other, the twins trying to stop themselves from whispering to each other. Luckily, they had plenty of encouragement by catching glimpses Isaac's sword that had been placed in it's sheath.
Suddenly, Harry stuck his hand out towards Ivan. "Harry Potter. I'm sorry about Malfoy, it was partly my fault he crashed into you."
Ivan smiled, "I'm Ivan of Kalay, pleased to meet you." He said softly, shaking Harry's hand. Harry then turned to the taller boy, hand still outstretched. Isaac looked at it for a while, studying Harry's face and silently contemplating.
"HARRY DON'T!! HE'LL CUT YOUR HAND OFF! OR MAYBE EVEN YOUR HEAD!!" George yelled at the top of his lungs just as the Venus adept grasped the other's hand.
"Isaac of Vale." He said quietly but firmly.
Harry smiled broadly, "I've never heard of Kalay or Vale. Where are they?"
"... Angara." Isaac replied shortly, leaving Harry confused.
"The continent?" Ivan added helpfully.
"WHAT?! There is no continent called Angara! maybe you mean Australia or Antarctica." Fred exclaimed.
"Maybe you just haven't heard or discovered it yet." Ivan suggested, confused.
"We've discovered all the continents! There are seven! And there's no Angara." George nodded, backing up his brother but leaving the two adepts more confused than before.
"Maybe you'd like to go in and talk to Professor Dumbledore.. he would probably know what to do and maybe he could help you." Harry offered uncertainly, earning a nod from Isaac who was looking off into the distance.
"ISAAC!! IVAN!!" Harry turned in surprise to see two girls and another boy running towards them, also wearing strange clothing and armor.
"Oh great.. there's more of them." Fred moaned, earning a glare from Isaac.
"Hi! I'm Jenna, and this is Mia, and my brother Felix." Mia and Jenna happily smiled at the strangers, while Felix cast them the same look that Isaac had.
Harry and the twins, however, were relieved that there were some more normal people here that didn't give you the constant fear of being slashed at with a sharp weapon of some sort.
"I'm Fred!"
"I'm George!" Both brother introduced themselves to the girls at the same time, Fred earning a cold glare from Felix when he tried to shake Jenna's hand.
"I'm Harry Potter." Harry said, wondering if they too would not have heard of his name. He thought it was odd, but he was happy that some people didn't know his whole past and would only talk to him because he was a celebrity.
"Hi Harry." Mia said kindly, while Felix nodded at him.
"Harry was going to show us to Professor Dumbledore, whom he said may be able to help us." Ivan said in his usual quiet voice.
"Yeah, we'd better get going then. It's getting dark and dinner's going to be served really soon." George said, looking at the sky.
"Dinner?? Great, I'm starved!" Jenna exclaimed, clapping her hands together. Sighing, Felix motioned for them to lead the way.
And so, the strange group now consisting of a pair of twins, the famous Gryffindor named Harry Potter, and a group of 5 adepts finally made their way into the building known as Hogwarts.
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And I know Alex seems kind of cut right now, and they're talking about boring stuff in his past but he will appear! I'm just waiting for the perfect time. I have an important task for him... ;)
Disclaimer: I don't own GS or HP.
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"... this doesn't look like any building I've ever seen. Not in Angara, Idejima, Gondowan..." Ivan mused to himself softly, mentally ticking off the continents.
"Me neither, but the people here may know where we are, and may help us get back to the lighthouse to find Garet." Ivan jumped slightly, surprised that Isaac had heard him.
"Yeah, you're right.. it's just... I don't know, I have a strange feeling about this but I don't know what it is." A flash of concern flashed across Isaac's face, but it was quickly masked.
"Don't worry! Geez, that's all you guys do! We'll never find out if these guys are friends or enemies and if they'll help us or not unless we go in!" Jenna shouted as they neared the looming, approaching castle.
"... uhh, guys? Where is the front door?" Isaac gaped at the Garet-like question that came from Mia. "What are you looking at? As if YOU know where it is." The group stopped, dumbfounded, staring at each other in silence.
"Well, how about we go look for it?" Felix said, briefly closing his eyes. Everyone's gaze quickly snapped to the usually quiet adept.
"Count my brother to have the best solution." Jenna exclaimed, winking at Felix who sighed in return. He then turned around, and began going to the left side of the castle.
"HEY!! WAIT UP!" Jenna yelled very loudly, making Ivan flinch, and set off towards her brother. Isaac sighed and tried to refrain from rubbing his temple.
"Ok, Mia, you go with them and make sure nothing happens and me and Ivan will go to the right. We'll meet back here ..." Isaac paused, looking at the sun fairly low in the sky, "... before dusk. Don't be out once the sun goes down, it'll be much harder to find each other."
"Sure Isaac, don't worry about us. Felix and Jenna will be fine, as long as I'm there." Mia winked at him, and started off quickly towards the latter named adepts. Isaac sighed again, and looked towards Ivan, who was smiling.
"Come on, they'll be fine. Let's go and find.." Ivan flinched, "the entrance."
"Am I the only one who finds this kind of sad?"
"Trust me, you're not alone." Ivan said, although that small smile was still on his lips. And so, they began walking in the opposite direction of the other three adepts in their group.
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"Where's Harry? They're almost serving dinner in the Great Hall. He's going to be late." Hermione said worriedly.
"Don't worry, there's still time. Besides, he's probably still out there on his Nimbus flying around with Fred and George." Hermione's eyebrows rose at Ron's comment.
"Fred and George?"
"Yeah, they went out to join him not long ago. Something about teaching Harry a thing or two about flying." Ron replied, rolling his eyes.
"Poor Harry. I think he just wanted to go out flying. Not practice, just flying without any distractions." Hermione said thoughtfully.
"Yeah, well, what're you gonna do? We'll see him at dinner." Ron replied nonchalantly. "... let's just hope Malfoy doesn't get the same idea and goes out there too."
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"... do you hear something?" Ivan asked, suddenly stopping. Isaac stopped too. He had been so lost in his thoughts, that he hadn't been paying much attention to their surroundings. Besides, Ivan was always the observative one.
"Hey! I do hear voices coming from down there." Isaac and Ivan were both looking towards what was behind a far corner.
"Ok.. let's go." Ivan said softly, and both of them were making their way slowly towards the source of the noises. If there were people there, and you went too fast, they might be startled and attack you. They didn't want a fight, they just needed some help.
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"For the last time, go away Malfoy!" Harry was on the brink of yelling with impatience.
"I don't think so, Potter. This field belongs to me as much as it belongs to you." Fred and George were watching the ongoing arguement passively, hoping that Harry would get this Malfoy kid out of here and out of the way so that they could continue practicing their flying manoevures for the new Quidditch season.
"Please, just LEAVE!"
"Aww, is little Harry Potter getting frustrated? I knew I shouldn't have made him angry! He's going to hurt me with his lightning scar!" Malfoy exclaimed in mock fear.
That was the last straw for Harry. He knew he'd get in trouble, but it wasn't like he was attacking Malfoy with his wand or anything. Taking off, he charged the blonde with his broom. Malfoy, however, had seen it coming and sped off in the opposite direction, smirking.
"Finally! Some excitement!" George exclaimed to his brother, as they watched the high speed chase on brooms, which was surprising very close to the ground. Well, that just made it more exhilirating. Everyone knew that the closer you were to the ground, the more painful it was when you fell off... plus at the speed they were going, it was going to be very painful for whoever was unfortunate enough to take the fall.
"At least it isn't as boring, and it has to be good for dodging techniques!" Fred said to George, as they watched the two boys who were facing each other in anger.
Malfoy grinned, as he let Harry catch up with him before lashing out at him with his foot and speeding up again. He turned around to watch Harry fall off his broom, and land on his stomach. Suddenly he saw Harry's eyes widen, and same with the Weasly brothers and he turned around just as he crashed into something.
Malfoy hit the ground hard, his breath leaving him completely. Fred and George came running towards them, as did Harry after getting his broom which lay a few feet away from him.
"What the hell?! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING, YOU --"
The Slytherin seemingly had crashed into another boy, head on. The said boy had neat but now slightly ruffled blond hair, the strangest violet eyes, and was now laying bewildered on the ground in front of them. However, that's not what had made Malfoy stop mid-yell, or the size of Harry and the twins' eyes grow considerably larger. It also wasn't what made them all take an instinctive, defensive step back.
No, the small, blonde hair boy didn't make Malfoy sweat, but his taller companion did. He also had blonde hair, except it was spiked up. He had piercing blue eyes, and strangely enough wore blue armor. But what they were all focusing on was the broad sword being held in a firm grip by leather gloves pointed in their direction -- more specifically, Malfoy's.
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"Are you sure we should be wandering this far from the lighthouse? What if they're back in there right now?" Garet asked, glancing back at the glowing purple structure. "... HELLO?!" Garet shouted at the two accompanying adepts, who remained silent. "Oh god, I'm stuck with two Ivans."
".. Ivan?" Sheba asked hurriedly, before she could stop herself.
".. Yeah, Ivan. So, NOW you want to talk do you?" Garet asked stubbornly, raising his eyebrows. Embarassed, Sheba turned away, her cheeks a light shade of pink. "Nonono! Wait, I take it back! I'll tell you anything you want to know about Ivan as long I have SOMEONE to talk to!"
"You remind me a lot of Jenna." Picard said, a small smile on his face.
"Well, we both ARE mars adepts.." Garet said, somewhat boastfully. His face suddenly fell, making Picard look up.
"Is something wrong?"
"Nothing.. nothing..." There was a long silence, before Garet suddenly burst out, "do you think we'll ever find them? I mean.. a green light? They could be anywhere! Maybe they're not even on this continent!"
"You underestimate them." Sheba said quietly. "They are more than capable of taking care of themselves, and they are in a much larger group than we are. I'd be more worried about us, we don't even have an earth adept with us."
Garet stared at her, opened his mouth to begin talking, but shut it again.
"I wouldn't say we are that bad off, Sheba." Picard said, temporarily grinning making the two other adepts suspicious, "After all, you have a Lemurian with you! How could you go wrong?"
Garet nearly tripped and stumbled forward while Sheba stared at Picard for a moment then looked up at the sky. "May the wind help us. Jupiter knows we need it."
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"Thank you, Professor Dumbledore, I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I'll try my best."
"It's all one can ask for. I'm sure you'll fit in as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher just fine. I need you to keep an eye out for Harry and the other students.. dark times may be approaching us again."
"We seem shrouded in dark times now, do we not?"
"So it would seem." Professor Dumbledore extended his hand, and it was shaken by a rough one. Green eyes shined in the light as a firm shake was exchanged.
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"Ivan! Are you alright?" Isaac said, sword not wavering from the extremely pale boy. Ivan laid there for a moment, trying to catch his breath, before he sat up and rubbed the back of his head.
"I'm fine.. just fell.."
"Whoooa... listen, we didn't mean any harm, and I'm sure Malfoy didn't either... we were just practicing for Qudditch!" Fred exclaimed, his hands still raised.
"Are you students here?? Where did you get that sword and armor? Listen, if you just chill a bit, and stop pointing that at us then we can all go back inside and no one will have to know about this." George said, trying to not sound nervous but failing miserably.
Ivan stood up, clutching his staff and looking at their attackers. There were two twins, who were really tall. Then there were two shorter boys, one with brown hair and glasses, and the other with pale blonde hair who had crashed into him. He shifted his gaze to Isaac, who definitely looked like he was ready to take on any possible threats with a swing of his sword.
"Who are you?" Ivan asked tentatively.
"We're Gryffindors. Who are you?" Harry asked cautiously at their confused looks.
"Gryffindors?" Isaac asked, confused.
"Where are we?" Ivan asked. Fred's hands dropped by his sides and all 4 students stared at the two like they were crazy.
"You're at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of course!!" Fred exclaimed.
"Tell me they're not muggles!" Malfoy growled under his breath.
"How could they have gotten here if they were?" Harry asked, "Besides, muggles do not dress like that."
"And you would know, wouldn't you Potter?" Malfoy sneered.
Isaac lowered his sword, he was fairly certain that these strange people weren't enemies. Even if they were, he doubted that they could do anything that would seriously harm either he or Ivan.
"We need to know where we are.. we may not even be on the same continent as the Jupiter Lighthouse."
Fred gaped at the spiky haired blonde boy, "You're in Europe! And why would you be looking for a lighthouse anyway? Lost your ship?"
Isaac gave him a hardened stare, "That business is our own, and it is not a matter with which you should joke around. Ivan, can you ask the others if they have found anything yet?"
"So, you're name's Ivan then?" Harry asked, hoping to gain friendly conversation but receiving no reply.
Ivan nodded to Isaac, and found a mental connection with Mia whom he knew would not mind his presence in her mind. He wouldn't know what Jenna or Felix would've done if he had suddenly started talking to them in their minds. Although, maybe they were used to it with Sheba being there. /Mia! It's me, Ivan./
Well, who else would it be? came the almost immediate reply.
Isaac wants to know if you've found anything yet.
Nope, nothing. This castle thing is huge! Felix is talking a lot more now that it's practically just him and Jenna though.
Why, you're not with them?
Well, yeah I am.. but.. I'm more just tagging along.
... you're eavesdropping on them, aren't you Mia?
... I don't know what you're talking about Ivan. Anyway, have you and Isaac found anything?
Well.. this strange boy crashed straight into me. They say we're at Hogwarts.. I think they said it was a school. They also say that we're on the continent of Europe.
What?! Where are you?
Isaac sized each person before him up. It was impossible to tell how strong they were -- esspecially if they were adepts. And didn't they say that they were on a different continent? It would take them forever to get to the Mars Lighthouse, unless by some fluke it was here (which Isaac doubted due to the blunt remark about lighthouses and ships), and meet up with Garet.
"What are they doing?? They're just standing there.. Wasn't that kid supposed to ask someone something?" George asked no one in paticular.
"Yeah, contact the other freaks so they can have a muggle meeting right here in front of Hogwarts." Malfoy scoffed, causing Harry to roll his eyes.
The comment, however, made Ivan's features sadden a bit. Everyone always called him a freak, although he supposed there was nothing he could do about it. Even living among the people of Kalay for so long -- they still didn't consider him one of their own. At least now he wasn't alone.. now that he had met the other adepts. "Isaac, they're coming." The older adept nodded, while the group opposite them stared dumbfounded.
"That's it, Potter, I'm leaving this circus." Malfoy threw his hands up, and holding up his broom, made his way back to the castle probably to shower up and get ready for dinner at the Great Hall.
"Good riddance.." Harry muttered under his breath, and Isaac couldn't help but agree.
The two groups were left silently staring at each other, the twins trying to stop themselves from whispering to each other. Luckily, they had plenty of encouragement by catching glimpses Isaac's sword that had been placed in it's sheath.
Suddenly, Harry stuck his hand out towards Ivan. "Harry Potter. I'm sorry about Malfoy, it was partly my fault he crashed into you."
Ivan smiled, "I'm Ivan of Kalay, pleased to meet you." He said softly, shaking Harry's hand. Harry then turned to the taller boy, hand still outstretched. Isaac looked at it for a while, studying Harry's face and silently contemplating.
"HARRY DON'T!! HE'LL CUT YOUR HAND OFF! OR MAYBE EVEN YOUR HEAD!!" George yelled at the top of his lungs just as the Venus adept grasped the other's hand.
"Isaac of Vale." He said quietly but firmly.
Harry smiled broadly, "I've never heard of Kalay or Vale. Where are they?"
"... Angara." Isaac replied shortly, leaving Harry confused.
"The continent?" Ivan added helpfully.
"WHAT?! There is no continent called Angara! maybe you mean Australia or Antarctica." Fred exclaimed.
"Maybe you just haven't heard or discovered it yet." Ivan suggested, confused.
"We've discovered all the continents! There are seven! And there's no Angara." George nodded, backing up his brother but leaving the two adepts more confused than before.
"Maybe you'd like to go in and talk to Professor Dumbledore.. he would probably know what to do and maybe he could help you." Harry offered uncertainly, earning a nod from Isaac who was looking off into the distance.
"ISAAC!! IVAN!!" Harry turned in surprise to see two girls and another boy running towards them, also wearing strange clothing and armor.
"Oh great.. there's more of them." Fred moaned, earning a glare from Isaac.
"Hi! I'm Jenna, and this is Mia, and my brother Felix." Mia and Jenna happily smiled at the strangers, while Felix cast them the same look that Isaac had.
Harry and the twins, however, were relieved that there were some more normal people here that didn't give you the constant fear of being slashed at with a sharp weapon of some sort.
"I'm Fred!"
"I'm George!" Both brother introduced themselves to the girls at the same time, Fred earning a cold glare from Felix when he tried to shake Jenna's hand.
"I'm Harry Potter." Harry said, wondering if they too would not have heard of his name. He thought it was odd, but he was happy that some people didn't know his whole past and would only talk to him because he was a celebrity.
"Hi Harry." Mia said kindly, while Felix nodded at him.
"Harry was going to show us to Professor Dumbledore, whom he said may be able to help us." Ivan said in his usual quiet voice.
"Yeah, we'd better get going then. It's getting dark and dinner's going to be served really soon." George said, looking at the sky.
"Dinner?? Great, I'm starved!" Jenna exclaimed, clapping her hands together. Sighing, Felix motioned for them to lead the way.
And so, the strange group now consisting of a pair of twins, the famous Gryffindor named Harry Potter, and a group of 5 adepts finally made their way into the building known as Hogwarts.
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