Thx so much for the reviews! I'm glad at least someone is reading this.. -_-
A reviewer (Killing Perfection) wanted me to add Picard, Sheba and Garet soon.. well, they still have some more stuff to do in the GS world. That, and I'm waiting to add Alex in, but like I've said before, u guys are going to have to be patient. It's going to take awhile for everything to be set up.
And the reviews didn't show up! At least I got them through e-mail, so I know what you guys said.
Sorry it took me so long to update!! I was going to post this chapter last weekend, except it wasn't finished yet and exams are just starting. So I'm sorry!
Diclaimer: I do not own GS or HP.
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Harry lead the strange group in silence. The two taller boys-- what were their names? Isaac and Felix? They made him very uncomfortable. They looked so serious and had such hard eyes. The others in the group were nice enough however, and didn't seem to mind Isaac and Felix's company. Even though.. there were a few tense moments between the two. He hoped he wouldn't get into too much trouble for letting these strange people in Hogwarts.. what if the other wizards thought that they were muggles? It was obvious they were not, unless they were some very good actors with costumes.. but Harry was sure that other wizards that weren't muggle-borns had no clue what muggles were really like. This might be harder than he thought.. how was he supposed to find Professor Dumbledore without attracting any attention?
"Wow.. this place is huge!" Harry turned around, after hearing Jenna comment a bit TOO loudly.
"Yeah I know.. I don't think I've seen anything this big except a palace." Mia said in awe, and Ivan was inclined to agree.
/Isaac, is something wrong?/ The blonde boy jumped, hearing Ivan's concerned voice suddenly in his mind.
/No, nothing's wrong Ivan. Why do you ask?/
/Well, you've been awfully quiet. Are you still worried about Garet? Or do you think these new people aren't as friendly as they seem?/
/... I told you Ivan, it's nothing./ Isaac turned to look at Ivan's worried face.
"Hey, Harry. You got these guys, right? Cause me and Fred are going to go up to the dorms to shower before dinner." George said, the twins already walking halfway down the hall.
"Yeah, no problem..." Harry replied, although a bit hesistantly. Great, now he was alone with strangers with weapons from who knows where?? Well.. they didn't seem too hostile, right? One guy only just held at sword at Malfoy's throat.. but who could blame him? It WAS Malfoy.
"Why does it seem like they're running away from us?" Mia asked, while casting a glance at Isaac who returned with an innocent look. "I know it wasn't Felix, cause he was with us the whole time." she said, almost accusingly.
"HARRY!" With relief of not being alone, Harry turned around to see Ron and Hermione standing just behind him.
"We were passing Fred and George in the hallway just 2 seconds ago, and they said that you were around here." Hermione explained, while Ron just looked very confused and pointed to the group of newcomers.
"Who are they?"
"... long story, just help me find Professor Dumbledore."
"Why don't we just ask him?" All three students turned around quickly to Felix, who had gruffly asked, crossing his arms. They then turned to the direction he was looking, and all gasped, Ron recoiling in shock.
"P-p-professor Snape!" Ron stammered.
"Weasly.. Potter.. Miss Granger.. would you care to explain why there are people that are NOT students standing in our school?" The menacing teacher inquired, almost growling.
"They were lost and didn't know where they were... I thought that I should take them to see Professor Dumbledore." Harry tried to explain.
"You what?! You mean that you brought in persons with no magical ability into the school? All three of you should be expelled for that!" Snape hissed, enraged. Muggles?! In the school? Muggle-borns were bad enough! Now there were actual muggles, in the school..
"EXCUSE ME?!! Just because we have no idea what you're talking about doesn't mean I can't tell when you're insulting us!" Three shocked students and a professor turned to the shrill voice that had spoken. Felix sighed, he had known this was coming. Not that he enjoyed having people talking about them with a superior attitude, but Jenna really needed a bit more self control.
"Uhh.. Jenna?" Mia asked, trying to calm the now raging girl.
"Who do you think you are?! All we want is a little help, not to be treated like scum just because we don't know where we are and don't use jibberish words! I think it's about time you apologized to us!"
"If you think that yelling to your superiors will heighten my impression with you, you are gravely mistaken." Snape said lowly, raising his head and trying to recompose himself. No one talked to him like that! Esspecially not some.. child. "And if you think that yelling like the foolish incompetent girl you are will get you what you want, you are wrong." He said coldly, and began to walk away much to Harry, Ron and Hermione's relief.
"Excuse me." They turned to Felix who had spoken, not noticing the deadly red face of Jenna who was about to smoke the entire castle. Ron looked at Felix like he was crazy, and tried to communicate to him via eye contact to tell him to keep quiet so they could get away without being severely punished or expelled. Snape himself looked like was ready to cast the most complicated spell in existance to either teleport away or kill them all in a single blast. "You said something about us having no magical ability. Is that why you are so biased against us?" Felix asked almost innocently, if it weren't for the gleam in his eye.
"What if it was?"
"If you take us to this Professor Dumbledore, we will show you real magic." Isaac finished for Felix, earning a nod from the other Venus adept.
"Hahaha!! YEAH! THEN we'll see who's better!" Jenna yelled triumphantly, her face returning to a slightly normal colour.
"You muggles? Show me magic?" Snape scoffed, but those who knew him well enough could see him considering.
Harry and Hermione exchanged looks -- this could not be good.
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"We have been walking FOREVER! Can't we take a break?" Garet complained, trying to rub his feet while keeping up with Sheba and Picard.
"Come on, it's not even sundown yet! We still have a few hours to go, unless you want to walk during the night." Picard informed him, almost a bit too cheerfully.
"... I ... hate ... you guys..."
"Hate is a strong word." Sheba said softly, as normal, almost so that Garet couldn't hear.
"Well, I supposed we could set up camp here.." Picard said uncertainly after a long silence.
"FINALLY!! THANK YOU!" Garet almost hugged the Mercury adept, as he collapsed on the ground.
"How could you ever keep up with Isaac and the others?" Picard snickered.
"Hey! They needed me! I was the all-powerful, all essential Mars adept. A happy Garet is a useful Garet." Picard bit his tongue to stop himself from giving a comeback to that statement.
"Shh.. guys, do you hear something?" Sheba said suddenly. Both of the other adepts suddenly grew dead silent, listening to the wind rustling the trees.
"Are those footsteps??" Picard hissed, ready for an attack.
"I think so.." Sheba replied just as quietly.
".. GA.. GA... GARET!!" All three adepts jumped a few feet in the air as suddenly an old man with glasses came charging through the bushes, panting for breath.
"Hey! It's Kraden!" Garet exclaimed, a hand over his chest, trying to calm his pounding heart.
"Sheba! Picard! Thank goodness I've finally found you!"
"Are you alright sir?" Picard asked, moving to Kraden's side incase he should collapse.
"Fine.. just fine.. it's taken me forever to find and catch up with you three."
"Do you know what happened at Jupiter Lighthouse?" Sheba asked, hoping they could find some sort of answer for the others' disappearance.
"No, I saw the others disappear, from the opposite side of some room... but I got lost and couldn't find you afterwards." Kraden said, cursing the confusing, maze-like lighthouses under his breath.
"We have to find the others! And we have no clue where they are!" Garet yelled, suddenly frustrated.
"Well, now we have 4 instead of 3." Picard said, smiling slightly.
"And we can't do anything more today anyway, it's dark already." Sheba stated.
"... say, how about before we get some rest Picard tells us a few stories about Lemuria!" Kraden exclaimed, excited, causing Garet to choke on the water he was drinking.
"I bet the only reason Kraden came looking for us was because of Picard." Sheba sighed, slightly exasperated, as she patted the choking Garet on the back. Picard just sat down by the newly made fire, cross legged, and grinned.
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"Professor Dumbledore? There are some..." Professor Snape looked down at the party in disgust. "... strangers, here to see you."
"Oh? Well we shant keep them waiting. Send them in, Severus." Mia and Ivan thought the voice to be that of a dignified gentlemen, although his voice had a tinge of humor to it. They had both been observing every detail of their surroundings, and Ivan was amazed at the number of books and passsageways there were.
Harry and the others stood nervously in front of Professor Dumbledore's desk, with Snape standing to the left. Harry had found it strange how these newcomers didn't seem overly surprised at the amount of magic they had witnessed.. I mean, doors that opened by themselves with passwords? When he had first seen those, he swore that his eyes were bulging out of his head. They didn't seem shocked at all at this. He was pretty sure that Isaac had raised his eyebrows, but that was about it. Right now however, all three Gryffindors were shifting in their places, worried about what Professor Dumbledore may say to them. Surely he couldn't expell them for this like Snape claimed, right?
"Wow! It's so beautiful!" Mia exclaimed, her eyes focused on a beautiful red phoenix.
"Magnificient, isn't it?" Professor Dumbledore asked, eyes bright.
"Sir, we didn't mean to interrupt or bother you, but we just came to ask for some help." Isaac said diplomatically after a short silence.
Snape snorted at that, almost causing Jenna to jump up and explode if it wasn't for Felix who put a hand on her arm, stopping her.
"Well, I'd love to help if I can. What seems to be the problem?"
"Honestly, sir, we don't know where we are." Ivan said, a bit sheepishless. Professor Dumbledore shot them all a curious look.
"You mean to say that you just stumbled onto our school?"
"That's impossible! Hogwarts is shielded from muggles by complex spells. You couldn't have found it even if you tried. Besides, why would you be wandering in England's empty countrysides? And how did you get across the lake?"
"Maybe if you LISTENED for a moment and let us talk, you'd find out -- "
"Jenna!" Felix interrupted his sister, and Mia shot her an alarmed look. "I'm sorry, and we apologize for our rashness -- "
"DON'T APOLOGIZE FOR ME! I can talk for myself, and I'm NOT sorry!" Mia looked worriedly at Professor Dumbledore, who seemed to be the man who was in charge and whose help they needed. She was surprised when she saw that although his form didn't show it, his eyes were twinkling with laughter.
"Fine then, I'M sorry. I'm also afraid that we can't answer your first question, mainly because we do not know what a muggle is." Felix said, looking towards Professor Snape, who was sneering at them. "Secondly, we do not know where we are. Our location remains hidden to us, as we have all been told that we are in England, Europe.. a destination that was unknown to us previously. How we got here remains a mystery to everyone, unless you are able to enlighten us." Felix explained indifferently and somwhat coldly.
"You.. don't know where England is? Or even Europe?" Hermione asked, shocked.
Mia shook her head, "First we were in a battle on top of Jupiter Lighthouse, and then there was a flash of green light and we were here." She earned a sharp look from Felix, and looks of shock from the other adepts. "What?"
/Isaac and Felix are going to kill you!/ The hair on the back of Mia's neck bristled as she suddenly heard Ivan's voice in her mind.
/I'd like to see them try!/ Mia replied defiantly.
Needless to say, by now all those who attended Hogwarts had their curiosities peaked as the tension suddenly rose in the room, and all except the adepts turned their attention towards Professor Dumbledore.
"What is this Lighthouse? And what do you mean you were 'in a battle'?" Dumbledore asked, extremely curious.
"Uhh ..."
"Mia!! Since when do we talk openly to others about the Lighthouses?!" Isaac demanded, after getting over his temporary shock.
"They don't even know what they are, and if you expect them to help us don't you think they deserve to know all the information?"
"All we wanted were directions!!"
"Look, they obvious don't know where the Jupiter Lighthouse is, let alone Mars. Besides, I don't think they'll attack us now that we told them something they had no idea about."
"People don't attack you for something they know nothing about, they attack you after you give them something worth fighting against you for." Felix said calmly, but it was obvious he was angry too.
"Whoa! Guys! We're not going to attack you!" Ron exclaimed, slightly wide eyed at the verbal argument that was occuring.
"Mr. Weasly is right, we have no reason to be your enemy. I think you will realize that all we want to do is help." Professor Dumbledore said, trying to settle everyone in the room. "I also think that until you get your bearings and decide what to do, you should stay here at Hogwarts."
"What?!" Snape, the three Gryffindors, and five adepts exclaimed simultaneously, all suddenly focused on the headmaster who was currently smiling.
"It seems that you have a few things to work out, and there is no place else for you to go. I also sense that you have some very strong magic, and yet you have not been to a school like Hogwarts before. It may be dangerous for you if you continued on your journey and encountered some... bad company, and display your magical abilities.. there are those who will do anything for power. They will come after you indefinitely. This way, we'll try and figure out a solution together."
"Dangerous? We can take care of ourselves." Felix said, with a finality in his voice that meant the conversation was over.
"... In our world, there is one wizard known as the Dark Lord. If he realizes that you five are here and have unique magical abilities, he will come to recruit you and won't take no for an answer. Trust me, he will find out about your presence sooner or later, his followers are everywhere. We can help each other. Besides, you may learn something new." Professor Dumbledore explained to the gaping crowd.
"I don't sense anything special about them, headmaster." Snape said, slightly glaring.
"Come now, Severus. You can sense it, you just don't want to admit it. I'm sure that they'd make fine students, and it is the best solution for the time being. Speaking of students, I would like to know why you three are here." Professor Dumbledore said, turning his attention to Harry, Ron and Hermione.
"Uhh..." Ron said, suddenly shifting in his position now that the spotlight had been shone on them.
"I was outside, and I found them and they seemed lost.. I thought it'd be best if I brought them to you." Harry explained, praying not to get expelled.
"I see.." Professor Dumbledore said thoughtfully, but his smile was still present. "Could you please wait outside? If these newcomers so desire to do us the pleasure of joining Hogwarts, if not only for a short time, I would like you to show them around." Harry, Ron and Hermione took this as a great sign, and that they wouldn't get in trouble. Hey, bringing strangers into Hogwarts?? That could've been muggles? Who knows what could have happened to them! Lucky they had magic, Harry thought, otherwise who knows how things could have turned out.
"I'm still awaiting your decision. You know how I feel, but I am not willing to force you to join us. However, I truly feel it will be beneficial to you to learn more about the powers of magic, perhaps different from yours, and that you would be much better off here than wandering England." Dumbledore said, still smiling.
"... we accept your kind offer, sir." Isaac replied, getting looks of approval from the others except for Felix who just looked back at Isaac.
"Wonderful. I'm sure you'll adapt quickly here, and you'll be sorted tomorrow. You'll be joining the fifth years, but I'm sure you'll be able to catch up with them with a little hard work. It's the same year as Mr. Potter and Weasley, as well as Miss Granger. However, I must insist on one thing." This made Felix raise his eyebrow.
"And what is that?"
"There is a strict rule that no students may have weapons in posession." Isaac, Jenna and even Felix's mouths dropped open.
"No weapons!" Jenna exclaimed, taken aback.
"It is for the safety of your fellow students as well as staff."
"What! How can it be safe it you're --"
"We'll agree..." Ivan quickly interrupted comprimisingly, "If we are allowed to keep our weapons hidden in our sleeping quarters or dorms."
All adepts stared at the Professor expectantly.
"I suppose, as long as they are never taken out on school grounds."
"Agreed."
"Excuse me, Albus, but I for one would like to see proof of their unique magical abilities." Snape said suddenly for the sidelines.
"Severus.. always so skeptical -- "
"Ohhh, I don't think we'd mind showing off a few of our skills, now would we?" Jenna said, grinning evilly.
"Ivan will go." Mia said firmly.
"But Mia!"
"Listen, Ivan can show them as well as any of us can, and he's.. how do I say this.." Mia looked at the fuming Jenna, "... more reasonable."
"What!"
"We're waiting!!" Snape snapped impatiently, breaking up the argument and in the process being glared at by the two girls involved.
Ivan looked uncertainly to Isaac, then Mia, then Jenna, whom all nodded.. even if Jenna's nod was a bit hesistant and sulky. Ivan walked up to Professor Snape, more confident than before. He put his arms straight out in front of him, open palms faced towards Snape. Closing his eyes, he began Mind Read. No one caught Dumbledore and Snape's shocked looks except Felix, before Ivan opened his eyes and backed away.
"Professor Snape was just thinking that we 'are a waste of time' and that even if we have magic, we'd be just as useful as muggles." Ivan said, causing all other adepts to glare at the Potions Professor.
"Reading minds is a very complicated concept to master." Snape said, slightly shocked. "It is also one that is very strictly regulated by the Ministry of Magic, and can lead to severe punishment if used against another wizard."
"It's alright Severus, he didn't know before, but knows now. Anyhow, you asked for proof and they gave you proof." Dumbledore said, although in a more serious tone than the adepts had witnessed before. "Harry and the other should still be outside, tell them to show you to the Gryffindor dorms for the timebeing, and that you'll have to wear the spare robes before we can get you your own." They nodded and started towards the door.
"And one more thing.. welcome to Hogwarts."
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"They've been in there for a long time.. what do you think they're talking about?" Hermione asked Ron and Harry.
"Who knows.. they're so weird." Ron stated.
"Yeah.. but they aren't that bad. It's just Isaac and Felix seem so.."
"Serious? In a freaky way? I know what you mean Harry." Ron reassured his best friend. "Thankfully all muggles aren't like that.. at least I hope not."
"No, Ron.. besides, I don't think they're muggles." Hermione answered him.
"I don't either..." Harry commented, hesitatingly. He had a strange feeling when around any of them, but he didn't know what it was or what it meant. And what was that they were saying? About lighthouses and battles? They couldn't have been normal people, dressed like that. So, who were they? Harry was startled out of his thoughts when the door opened, revealing a very sour looking Snape.
"Show them to the Gryffindor dorms. Since you found them, you can keep them, at least until the sorting tomorrow. However, for your benefit, I suggest you don't let them hear the password." Snape said, glaring at them before going back into Dumbledore's office. A moment later, five bodies emerged from the room, and looked towards the three Gryffindors.
"... I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT GUY!!" Jenna fumed. "AND HE'S A TEACHER?! IF I'M STUCK WITH HIM, I SWEAR..."
"Talking about Snape eh? Yeah, he's a real pain.." Ron agreed, as they began walking down the twisting hallways and steps. "I'm Ron, it's nice to meet you guys, even though it's been kind of a shock and really confusing. This is Hermione, and you've already met Harry."
"It's sure strange how you guys showed up. I don't think anyone has just appeared at Hogwarts, not knowing where they were." Hermione commented thoughtfully.
"Yeah, well, strange arrivals for strange people." Jenna responded dryly. "I'm Jenna, and this is my brother Felix." She introduced.
"And I'm Mia, and this is Isaac and Ivan." Mia said, gesturing to the two other male adepts, Ivan smiling.
"Did Dumbledore tell you what year you're in?" Ron asked.
"Uhh.. fifth I think?" Jenna replied with a rather blank look.
"Really?? You must be very powerful if you're starting out as a fifth year." Hermione exclaimed, surprised. "It'd be really hard, I think."
"And if Hermione says it's hard, then it's impossible for us average folk." Ron said, winking, leaving Hermione to glare at him.
"Maybe if you would work a little harder..."
"I'm sorry, I don't like to spend my holidays reading thousands of pages of text books."
"What's the sorting?" Ivan suddenly inquired, interrupting Ron and Hermione.
"That's when they place the sorting hat on your head, and it tells you what house you're in." Harry explained.
"What house you're in??"
"Yeah, there are four different houses: Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Gryffindor. As you've probably already heard, we're in Gryffindor. Each person is separated into the houses according to their personalities and traits."
"Yeah, it's obvious which house is the best."
"Ron!"
"What, you don't agree? Come on. The Hufflepuffs are too meek and shy to do anything, Ravenclaws are too quiet, and Slytherins are arrogant, selfish, greedy, annoying jerks that are often mistaken as scum."
"Come on, that's not true. Hufflepuffs work really hard, and Ravenclaws have really sharp minds and are very smart." Hermione countered.
"Smarter than you, Hermione? I don't think so. And what about Slytherin?"
"They're.. er... manipulative. Strategists."
"That's one way to put it." Ron muttered under his breath, and Harry couldn't help but agree. All the trouble always came from the Slytherins, and they cared nothing but for themselves.
"So, what about Gryffindor?" Mia asked, interested.
"What??"
"You know, the houses. What's Gryffindor like?"
"Ah.. right.. Well, Gryffindors are mostly renown for their courage."
Sure, they would say that, wouldn't they? Felix thought to himself. .. What if we get separated? Then what? What if I'm separated from Jenna?
"What are the houses for?" Felix asked slowly.
"Oh.. you do everything with your house. You play Quidditch, go to your lessons, sleep and eat with your house." Harry explained. "Here we are." He said, stopping at the statue that lead into their dorms before looking at them expectantly.
"What?" Jenna asked, perplexed.
"Er.. could you cover your ears? You might not be in Gryffindor, and we wouldn't want other houses to know our password." Ron said sheepishly.
"So you're saying we're one of the bad things you listed with the other houses?" Jenna accused, knowing that they were somehow being insulted.
"No! No! It's not like that at all!"
"Jenna..." Grudgingly, she looked away and covered her ears like the others had done, after Isaac spoke her name.
"Dragle's Fire."(1) With those words, the statue moved and they signaled to the five that they could go in now.
Looking around, the adepts examined their dorms and new lodgings.
"So, this is where we're staying huh?"
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(1) I'm not sure what their password is, so I'm just going to make it up. And doesn't the pass always change?
Weird ending, eh? I couldn't figure out how to end it without going on and on some more. I looked back at my first chapter, and whoa it's short!! They're getting longer. Anyway, this one was kinda boring, but I hope you stay with me.
Again, sorry for how long it took to update. I'll probably be updating faster for the next chapters.
Also, any ideas you guys have are welcome. I'm not sure if I'm doing any pairings yet, and if so it'll probably be Mia/Alex. I don't like fics that are just filled with pairings. If there're any mistakes I made (*cough* Harry Potter *cough*) please tell me, because I haven't read the books since forever.
Cya! ^_^
A reviewer (Killing Perfection) wanted me to add Picard, Sheba and Garet soon.. well, they still have some more stuff to do in the GS world. That, and I'm waiting to add Alex in, but like I've said before, u guys are going to have to be patient. It's going to take awhile for everything to be set up.
And the reviews didn't show up! At least I got them through e-mail, so I know what you guys said.
Sorry it took me so long to update!! I was going to post this chapter last weekend, except it wasn't finished yet and exams are just starting. So I'm sorry!
Diclaimer: I do not own GS or HP.
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Harry lead the strange group in silence. The two taller boys-- what were their names? Isaac and Felix? They made him very uncomfortable. They looked so serious and had such hard eyes. The others in the group were nice enough however, and didn't seem to mind Isaac and Felix's company. Even though.. there were a few tense moments between the two. He hoped he wouldn't get into too much trouble for letting these strange people in Hogwarts.. what if the other wizards thought that they were muggles? It was obvious they were not, unless they were some very good actors with costumes.. but Harry was sure that other wizards that weren't muggle-borns had no clue what muggles were really like. This might be harder than he thought.. how was he supposed to find Professor Dumbledore without attracting any attention?
"Wow.. this place is huge!" Harry turned around, after hearing Jenna comment a bit TOO loudly.
"Yeah I know.. I don't think I've seen anything this big except a palace." Mia said in awe, and Ivan was inclined to agree.
/Isaac, is something wrong?/ The blonde boy jumped, hearing Ivan's concerned voice suddenly in his mind.
/No, nothing's wrong Ivan. Why do you ask?/
/Well, you've been awfully quiet. Are you still worried about Garet? Or do you think these new people aren't as friendly as they seem?/
/... I told you Ivan, it's nothing./ Isaac turned to look at Ivan's worried face.
"Hey, Harry. You got these guys, right? Cause me and Fred are going to go up to the dorms to shower before dinner." George said, the twins already walking halfway down the hall.
"Yeah, no problem..." Harry replied, although a bit hesistantly. Great, now he was alone with strangers with weapons from who knows where?? Well.. they didn't seem too hostile, right? One guy only just held at sword at Malfoy's throat.. but who could blame him? It WAS Malfoy.
"Why does it seem like they're running away from us?" Mia asked, while casting a glance at Isaac who returned with an innocent look. "I know it wasn't Felix, cause he was with us the whole time." she said, almost accusingly.
"HARRY!" With relief of not being alone, Harry turned around to see Ron and Hermione standing just behind him.
"We were passing Fred and George in the hallway just 2 seconds ago, and they said that you were around here." Hermione explained, while Ron just looked very confused and pointed to the group of newcomers.
"Who are they?"
"... long story, just help me find Professor Dumbledore."
"Why don't we just ask him?" All three students turned around quickly to Felix, who had gruffly asked, crossing his arms. They then turned to the direction he was looking, and all gasped, Ron recoiling in shock.
"P-p-professor Snape!" Ron stammered.
"Weasly.. Potter.. Miss Granger.. would you care to explain why there are people that are NOT students standing in our school?" The menacing teacher inquired, almost growling.
"They were lost and didn't know where they were... I thought that I should take them to see Professor Dumbledore." Harry tried to explain.
"You what?! You mean that you brought in persons with no magical ability into the school? All three of you should be expelled for that!" Snape hissed, enraged. Muggles?! In the school? Muggle-borns were bad enough! Now there were actual muggles, in the school..
"EXCUSE ME?!! Just because we have no idea what you're talking about doesn't mean I can't tell when you're insulting us!" Three shocked students and a professor turned to the shrill voice that had spoken. Felix sighed, he had known this was coming. Not that he enjoyed having people talking about them with a superior attitude, but Jenna really needed a bit more self control.
"Uhh.. Jenna?" Mia asked, trying to calm the now raging girl.
"Who do you think you are?! All we want is a little help, not to be treated like scum just because we don't know where we are and don't use jibberish words! I think it's about time you apologized to us!"
"If you think that yelling to your superiors will heighten my impression with you, you are gravely mistaken." Snape said lowly, raising his head and trying to recompose himself. No one talked to him like that! Esspecially not some.. child. "And if you think that yelling like the foolish incompetent girl you are will get you what you want, you are wrong." He said coldly, and began to walk away much to Harry, Ron and Hermione's relief.
"Excuse me." They turned to Felix who had spoken, not noticing the deadly red face of Jenna who was about to smoke the entire castle. Ron looked at Felix like he was crazy, and tried to communicate to him via eye contact to tell him to keep quiet so they could get away without being severely punished or expelled. Snape himself looked like was ready to cast the most complicated spell in existance to either teleport away or kill them all in a single blast. "You said something about us having no magical ability. Is that why you are so biased against us?" Felix asked almost innocently, if it weren't for the gleam in his eye.
"What if it was?"
"If you take us to this Professor Dumbledore, we will show you real magic." Isaac finished for Felix, earning a nod from the other Venus adept.
"Hahaha!! YEAH! THEN we'll see who's better!" Jenna yelled triumphantly, her face returning to a slightly normal colour.
"You muggles? Show me magic?" Snape scoffed, but those who knew him well enough could see him considering.
Harry and Hermione exchanged looks -- this could not be good.
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"We have been walking FOREVER! Can't we take a break?" Garet complained, trying to rub his feet while keeping up with Sheba and Picard.
"Come on, it's not even sundown yet! We still have a few hours to go, unless you want to walk during the night." Picard informed him, almost a bit too cheerfully.
"... I ... hate ... you guys..."
"Hate is a strong word." Sheba said softly, as normal, almost so that Garet couldn't hear.
"Well, I supposed we could set up camp here.." Picard said uncertainly after a long silence.
"FINALLY!! THANK YOU!" Garet almost hugged the Mercury adept, as he collapsed on the ground.
"How could you ever keep up with Isaac and the others?" Picard snickered.
"Hey! They needed me! I was the all-powerful, all essential Mars adept. A happy Garet is a useful Garet." Picard bit his tongue to stop himself from giving a comeback to that statement.
"Shh.. guys, do you hear something?" Sheba said suddenly. Both of the other adepts suddenly grew dead silent, listening to the wind rustling the trees.
"Are those footsteps??" Picard hissed, ready for an attack.
"I think so.." Sheba replied just as quietly.
".. GA.. GA... GARET!!" All three adepts jumped a few feet in the air as suddenly an old man with glasses came charging through the bushes, panting for breath.
"Hey! It's Kraden!" Garet exclaimed, a hand over his chest, trying to calm his pounding heart.
"Sheba! Picard! Thank goodness I've finally found you!"
"Are you alright sir?" Picard asked, moving to Kraden's side incase he should collapse.
"Fine.. just fine.. it's taken me forever to find and catch up with you three."
"Do you know what happened at Jupiter Lighthouse?" Sheba asked, hoping they could find some sort of answer for the others' disappearance.
"No, I saw the others disappear, from the opposite side of some room... but I got lost and couldn't find you afterwards." Kraden said, cursing the confusing, maze-like lighthouses under his breath.
"We have to find the others! And we have no clue where they are!" Garet yelled, suddenly frustrated.
"Well, now we have 4 instead of 3." Picard said, smiling slightly.
"And we can't do anything more today anyway, it's dark already." Sheba stated.
"... say, how about before we get some rest Picard tells us a few stories about Lemuria!" Kraden exclaimed, excited, causing Garet to choke on the water he was drinking.
"I bet the only reason Kraden came looking for us was because of Picard." Sheba sighed, slightly exasperated, as she patted the choking Garet on the back. Picard just sat down by the newly made fire, cross legged, and grinned.
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"Professor Dumbledore? There are some..." Professor Snape looked down at the party in disgust. "... strangers, here to see you."
"Oh? Well we shant keep them waiting. Send them in, Severus." Mia and Ivan thought the voice to be that of a dignified gentlemen, although his voice had a tinge of humor to it. They had both been observing every detail of their surroundings, and Ivan was amazed at the number of books and passsageways there were.
Harry and the others stood nervously in front of Professor Dumbledore's desk, with Snape standing to the left. Harry had found it strange how these newcomers didn't seem overly surprised at the amount of magic they had witnessed.. I mean, doors that opened by themselves with passwords? When he had first seen those, he swore that his eyes were bulging out of his head. They didn't seem shocked at all at this. He was pretty sure that Isaac had raised his eyebrows, but that was about it. Right now however, all three Gryffindors were shifting in their places, worried about what Professor Dumbledore may say to them. Surely he couldn't expell them for this like Snape claimed, right?
"Wow! It's so beautiful!" Mia exclaimed, her eyes focused on a beautiful red phoenix.
"Magnificient, isn't it?" Professor Dumbledore asked, eyes bright.
"Sir, we didn't mean to interrupt or bother you, but we just came to ask for some help." Isaac said diplomatically after a short silence.
Snape snorted at that, almost causing Jenna to jump up and explode if it wasn't for Felix who put a hand on her arm, stopping her.
"Well, I'd love to help if I can. What seems to be the problem?"
"Honestly, sir, we don't know where we are." Ivan said, a bit sheepishless. Professor Dumbledore shot them all a curious look.
"You mean to say that you just stumbled onto our school?"
"That's impossible! Hogwarts is shielded from muggles by complex spells. You couldn't have found it even if you tried. Besides, why would you be wandering in England's empty countrysides? And how did you get across the lake?"
"Maybe if you LISTENED for a moment and let us talk, you'd find out -- "
"Jenna!" Felix interrupted his sister, and Mia shot her an alarmed look. "I'm sorry, and we apologize for our rashness -- "
"DON'T APOLOGIZE FOR ME! I can talk for myself, and I'm NOT sorry!" Mia looked worriedly at Professor Dumbledore, who seemed to be the man who was in charge and whose help they needed. She was surprised when she saw that although his form didn't show it, his eyes were twinkling with laughter.
"Fine then, I'M sorry. I'm also afraid that we can't answer your first question, mainly because we do not know what a muggle is." Felix said, looking towards Professor Snape, who was sneering at them. "Secondly, we do not know where we are. Our location remains hidden to us, as we have all been told that we are in England, Europe.. a destination that was unknown to us previously. How we got here remains a mystery to everyone, unless you are able to enlighten us." Felix explained indifferently and somwhat coldly.
"You.. don't know where England is? Or even Europe?" Hermione asked, shocked.
Mia shook her head, "First we were in a battle on top of Jupiter Lighthouse, and then there was a flash of green light and we were here." She earned a sharp look from Felix, and looks of shock from the other adepts. "What?"
/Isaac and Felix are going to kill you!/ The hair on the back of Mia's neck bristled as she suddenly heard Ivan's voice in her mind.
/I'd like to see them try!/ Mia replied defiantly.
Needless to say, by now all those who attended Hogwarts had their curiosities peaked as the tension suddenly rose in the room, and all except the adepts turned their attention towards Professor Dumbledore.
"What is this Lighthouse? And what do you mean you were 'in a battle'?" Dumbledore asked, extremely curious.
"Uhh ..."
"Mia!! Since when do we talk openly to others about the Lighthouses?!" Isaac demanded, after getting over his temporary shock.
"They don't even know what they are, and if you expect them to help us don't you think they deserve to know all the information?"
"All we wanted were directions!!"
"Look, they obvious don't know where the Jupiter Lighthouse is, let alone Mars. Besides, I don't think they'll attack us now that we told them something they had no idea about."
"People don't attack you for something they know nothing about, they attack you after you give them something worth fighting against you for." Felix said calmly, but it was obvious he was angry too.
"Whoa! Guys! We're not going to attack you!" Ron exclaimed, slightly wide eyed at the verbal argument that was occuring.
"Mr. Weasly is right, we have no reason to be your enemy. I think you will realize that all we want to do is help." Professor Dumbledore said, trying to settle everyone in the room. "I also think that until you get your bearings and decide what to do, you should stay here at Hogwarts."
"What?!" Snape, the three Gryffindors, and five adepts exclaimed simultaneously, all suddenly focused on the headmaster who was currently smiling.
"It seems that you have a few things to work out, and there is no place else for you to go. I also sense that you have some very strong magic, and yet you have not been to a school like Hogwarts before. It may be dangerous for you if you continued on your journey and encountered some... bad company, and display your magical abilities.. there are those who will do anything for power. They will come after you indefinitely. This way, we'll try and figure out a solution together."
"Dangerous? We can take care of ourselves." Felix said, with a finality in his voice that meant the conversation was over.
"... In our world, there is one wizard known as the Dark Lord. If he realizes that you five are here and have unique magical abilities, he will come to recruit you and won't take no for an answer. Trust me, he will find out about your presence sooner or later, his followers are everywhere. We can help each other. Besides, you may learn something new." Professor Dumbledore explained to the gaping crowd.
"I don't sense anything special about them, headmaster." Snape said, slightly glaring.
"Come now, Severus. You can sense it, you just don't want to admit it. I'm sure that they'd make fine students, and it is the best solution for the time being. Speaking of students, I would like to know why you three are here." Professor Dumbledore said, turning his attention to Harry, Ron and Hermione.
"Uhh..." Ron said, suddenly shifting in his position now that the spotlight had been shone on them.
"I was outside, and I found them and they seemed lost.. I thought it'd be best if I brought them to you." Harry explained, praying not to get expelled.
"I see.." Professor Dumbledore said thoughtfully, but his smile was still present. "Could you please wait outside? If these newcomers so desire to do us the pleasure of joining Hogwarts, if not only for a short time, I would like you to show them around." Harry, Ron and Hermione took this as a great sign, and that they wouldn't get in trouble. Hey, bringing strangers into Hogwarts?? That could've been muggles? Who knows what could have happened to them! Lucky they had magic, Harry thought, otherwise who knows how things could have turned out.
"I'm still awaiting your decision. You know how I feel, but I am not willing to force you to join us. However, I truly feel it will be beneficial to you to learn more about the powers of magic, perhaps different from yours, and that you would be much better off here than wandering England." Dumbledore said, still smiling.
"... we accept your kind offer, sir." Isaac replied, getting looks of approval from the others except for Felix who just looked back at Isaac.
"Wonderful. I'm sure you'll adapt quickly here, and you'll be sorted tomorrow. You'll be joining the fifth years, but I'm sure you'll be able to catch up with them with a little hard work. It's the same year as Mr. Potter and Weasley, as well as Miss Granger. However, I must insist on one thing." This made Felix raise his eyebrow.
"And what is that?"
"There is a strict rule that no students may have weapons in posession." Isaac, Jenna and even Felix's mouths dropped open.
"No weapons!" Jenna exclaimed, taken aback.
"It is for the safety of your fellow students as well as staff."
"What! How can it be safe it you're --"
"We'll agree..." Ivan quickly interrupted comprimisingly, "If we are allowed to keep our weapons hidden in our sleeping quarters or dorms."
All adepts stared at the Professor expectantly.
"I suppose, as long as they are never taken out on school grounds."
"Agreed."
"Excuse me, Albus, but I for one would like to see proof of their unique magical abilities." Snape said suddenly for the sidelines.
"Severus.. always so skeptical -- "
"Ohhh, I don't think we'd mind showing off a few of our skills, now would we?" Jenna said, grinning evilly.
"Ivan will go." Mia said firmly.
"But Mia!"
"Listen, Ivan can show them as well as any of us can, and he's.. how do I say this.." Mia looked at the fuming Jenna, "... more reasonable."
"What!"
"We're waiting!!" Snape snapped impatiently, breaking up the argument and in the process being glared at by the two girls involved.
Ivan looked uncertainly to Isaac, then Mia, then Jenna, whom all nodded.. even if Jenna's nod was a bit hesistant and sulky. Ivan walked up to Professor Snape, more confident than before. He put his arms straight out in front of him, open palms faced towards Snape. Closing his eyes, he began Mind Read. No one caught Dumbledore and Snape's shocked looks except Felix, before Ivan opened his eyes and backed away.
"Professor Snape was just thinking that we 'are a waste of time' and that even if we have magic, we'd be just as useful as muggles." Ivan said, causing all other adepts to glare at the Potions Professor.
"Reading minds is a very complicated concept to master." Snape said, slightly shocked. "It is also one that is very strictly regulated by the Ministry of Magic, and can lead to severe punishment if used against another wizard."
"It's alright Severus, he didn't know before, but knows now. Anyhow, you asked for proof and they gave you proof." Dumbledore said, although in a more serious tone than the adepts had witnessed before. "Harry and the other should still be outside, tell them to show you to the Gryffindor dorms for the timebeing, and that you'll have to wear the spare robes before we can get you your own." They nodded and started towards the door.
"And one more thing.. welcome to Hogwarts."
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"They've been in there for a long time.. what do you think they're talking about?" Hermione asked Ron and Harry.
"Who knows.. they're so weird." Ron stated.
"Yeah.. but they aren't that bad. It's just Isaac and Felix seem so.."
"Serious? In a freaky way? I know what you mean Harry." Ron reassured his best friend. "Thankfully all muggles aren't like that.. at least I hope not."
"No, Ron.. besides, I don't think they're muggles." Hermione answered him.
"I don't either..." Harry commented, hesitatingly. He had a strange feeling when around any of them, but he didn't know what it was or what it meant. And what was that they were saying? About lighthouses and battles? They couldn't have been normal people, dressed like that. So, who were they? Harry was startled out of his thoughts when the door opened, revealing a very sour looking Snape.
"Show them to the Gryffindor dorms. Since you found them, you can keep them, at least until the sorting tomorrow. However, for your benefit, I suggest you don't let them hear the password." Snape said, glaring at them before going back into Dumbledore's office. A moment later, five bodies emerged from the room, and looked towards the three Gryffindors.
"... I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT GUY!!" Jenna fumed. "AND HE'S A TEACHER?! IF I'M STUCK WITH HIM, I SWEAR..."
"Talking about Snape eh? Yeah, he's a real pain.." Ron agreed, as they began walking down the twisting hallways and steps. "I'm Ron, it's nice to meet you guys, even though it's been kind of a shock and really confusing. This is Hermione, and you've already met Harry."
"It's sure strange how you guys showed up. I don't think anyone has just appeared at Hogwarts, not knowing where they were." Hermione commented thoughtfully.
"Yeah, well, strange arrivals for strange people." Jenna responded dryly. "I'm Jenna, and this is my brother Felix." She introduced.
"And I'm Mia, and this is Isaac and Ivan." Mia said, gesturing to the two other male adepts, Ivan smiling.
"Did Dumbledore tell you what year you're in?" Ron asked.
"Uhh.. fifth I think?" Jenna replied with a rather blank look.
"Really?? You must be very powerful if you're starting out as a fifth year." Hermione exclaimed, surprised. "It'd be really hard, I think."
"And if Hermione says it's hard, then it's impossible for us average folk." Ron said, winking, leaving Hermione to glare at him.
"Maybe if you would work a little harder..."
"I'm sorry, I don't like to spend my holidays reading thousands of pages of text books."
"What's the sorting?" Ivan suddenly inquired, interrupting Ron and Hermione.
"That's when they place the sorting hat on your head, and it tells you what house you're in." Harry explained.
"What house you're in??"
"Yeah, there are four different houses: Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Gryffindor. As you've probably already heard, we're in Gryffindor. Each person is separated into the houses according to their personalities and traits."
"Yeah, it's obvious which house is the best."
"Ron!"
"What, you don't agree? Come on. The Hufflepuffs are too meek and shy to do anything, Ravenclaws are too quiet, and Slytherins are arrogant, selfish, greedy, annoying jerks that are often mistaken as scum."
"Come on, that's not true. Hufflepuffs work really hard, and Ravenclaws have really sharp minds and are very smart." Hermione countered.
"Smarter than you, Hermione? I don't think so. And what about Slytherin?"
"They're.. er... manipulative. Strategists."
"That's one way to put it." Ron muttered under his breath, and Harry couldn't help but agree. All the trouble always came from the Slytherins, and they cared nothing but for themselves.
"So, what about Gryffindor?" Mia asked, interested.
"What??"
"You know, the houses. What's Gryffindor like?"
"Ah.. right.. Well, Gryffindors are mostly renown for their courage."
Sure, they would say that, wouldn't they? Felix thought to himself. .. What if we get separated? Then what? What if I'm separated from Jenna?
"What are the houses for?" Felix asked slowly.
"Oh.. you do everything with your house. You play Quidditch, go to your lessons, sleep and eat with your house." Harry explained. "Here we are." He said, stopping at the statue that lead into their dorms before looking at them expectantly.
"What?" Jenna asked, perplexed.
"Er.. could you cover your ears? You might not be in Gryffindor, and we wouldn't want other houses to know our password." Ron said sheepishly.
"So you're saying we're one of the bad things you listed with the other houses?" Jenna accused, knowing that they were somehow being insulted.
"No! No! It's not like that at all!"
"Jenna..." Grudgingly, she looked away and covered her ears like the others had done, after Isaac spoke her name.
"Dragle's Fire."(1) With those words, the statue moved and they signaled to the five that they could go in now.
Looking around, the adepts examined their dorms and new lodgings.
"So, this is where we're staying huh?"
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(1) I'm not sure what their password is, so I'm just going to make it up. And doesn't the pass always change?
Weird ending, eh? I couldn't figure out how to end it without going on and on some more. I looked back at my first chapter, and whoa it's short!! They're getting longer. Anyway, this one was kinda boring, but I hope you stay with me.
Again, sorry for how long it took to update. I'll probably be updating faster for the next chapters.
Also, any ideas you guys have are welcome. I'm not sure if I'm doing any pairings yet, and if so it'll probably be Mia/Alex. I don't like fics that are just filled with pairings. If there're any mistakes I made (*cough* Harry Potter *cough*) please tell me, because I haven't read the books since forever.
Cya! ^_^