Title: Consequences
Author: wildchild494
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Spoilers: My own version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Season 7, and the HP kids are in 7th year.
Summary: Willow is sent to Hogwarts to control her magic, and Buffy is going with her.
A/N: Thanks for all the suggestions!! Okay, so this is what I'm gonna do. There are a lot of Buffy/Draco, Willow/Harry shippers out there who suggested—so that's the ship that I'm gonna be using. A BIG sorry to those who wanted the opposite...=) but don't worry! I'm going to make them flirt with the other for a while. :) Keep sending those suggestions for the Houses! I've been getting a lot of Slytherin Houses! So keep suggesting! =)
Chapter Five: Diagon Alley
It was a beautiful day in London, England. The sun shone merrily above along with the fluffy white clouds that adorned the pale blue sky, and the cheerful lilt of British accents resonated through the air. It was all very refreshing.
"Where are we going again?" Buffy asked amidst the flurry of people strolling through the city.
"A train station called King's Cross," Willow replied, her gaze wandering, a content smile on her face. From her recent actions in Sunnydale, she had been expecting the worst of punishments. And this trip barely compared to her Willow-in-chains-sitting-in-jail nightmares.
"How do we get there?"
"The obvious Buffy! We take a cab," Willow said, and in answer, led Buffy to a vacant one that was waiting near the sidewalk.
And they headed off to King's Cross.
It only took several moments until they arrived. After paying the driver, they climbed out of the taxi and mingled into the crowds of bustling people, hurrying to catch their designated trains.
The two seventeen-year-olds stood awkwardly near the ticket booth, unaware of what ticket they should be buying. The old lady behind the counter was giving them a nasty glare, which gave them the idea that they were bothering.
"Grumpy old woman," Buffy muttered as they stood as far away from the booth as possible. Willow couldn't restrain a laugh, and Buffy's lips twitched in amusement, but it faded as their problem at hand came into their minds once again.
"So, what do we do now?" Buffy asked, running her fingers through her long blonde hair impatiently. "Giles didn't tell us what kind of ticket to buy, and we pretty much have no idea how to get into Magic Land."
"Try world of magic," Willow responded with a grin that disappeared as soon as it came, to be replaced by a thoughtful frown. "He mentioned something about meeting a guy named Hagrid..."
"Who's he?" Buffy asked, raising an eyebrow.
(A/N: Sorry, but I don't know how to do Hagrid's accent, so it'll be stated in plain English)
"That'd be me," a cavernous voice said merrily from behind them, startling the two 'teenagers'. "I assume that Mr. Giles has told you to meet me here?"
"Obviously," Buffy said, rolling her eyes. "Otherwise we wouldn't be wandering around like total airheads."
Hagrid missed the sarcasm.
"Righty then! Off we go to the Leaky Cauldron!" he exclaimed cheerfully, walking off to the opposite direction of the ticket booth.
"Wait—aren't we getting on a train?" Willow asked, bemused.
Hagrid smiled. "That'd be later when we go to Hogwarts. For now, we will have to purchase your school supplies."
"Oh. Okay." Willow said following him through the exit as something clicked inside her head. Hagrid must've come from Hogwarts, arriving through train which was why Giles wanted them to meet him in King's Cross. Made sense.
They came to a halt in front of a dilapidated-looking building. It had peeling green walls, and the handle to the door looked rusty enough to fall off when turned. A sign hung over the front door with the name 'Leaky Cauldron' painted gold, carved on a black background. A small picture of a shiny black cauldron was plastered beneath it.
Willow gave the cauldron a good look and blinked. She could've sworn she saw the contents swirl literally. She blinked again, just when Hagrid opened the door. "Welcome to the Leaky Cauldron," he said, beaming at them.
"Uh-huh," Buffy said, looking dubious. Willow couldn't blame her. From the outside the 'Leaky Cauldron' appeared exactly like one of those seedy bars around Sunnydale. Disgusting and filled with the 'ew' kind of people.
But when they walked inside...
"Not bad," were the first words out of Buffy's mouth. It wasn't as classy and sophisticated as one of those top of the line bars, but it had a cozy, comforting aura that lured you to it. A surge of magic rippled through her skin, and Willow couldn't resist a smile. This place was obviously filled with the magic kind of folk.
She glanced around, and indeed it was filled with wizards, witches, and other creatures that Willow couldn't identify. She shrugged, she'll learn about them in school.
Now she knew why the exterior parts of the bar was so 'ugly'. As if reading her mind, Hagrid whispered to her. "This place has to be kept from prying Muggle eyes."
"Muggle?" Buffy echoed, puzzled.
"Non-magic folk," Hagrid replied with a wink. He said a couple of words to the bartender behind the counter before leading them to the back part of the bar. In there was another door. "Next stop, Diagon Alley."
Bemused, the two teenagers simply waited for him to open the door and lead them into a small open room. A brick wall stood in front of them, and to their amusement, Hagrid took out a pale pink umbrella that was slightly crooked, probably from old age. He tapped it three times in the center of the wall and waited.
Buffy opened her mouth to say something when the bricks started to move. And soon there was nothing left but a big hole in the wall. A big hole that revealed a place bustling with activity.
They stepped through and stood by the side as they watched in amazement at the colorful shops and wizards and witches that where dressed in funny clothes. "What are they wearing?" Buffy gaped, her face expressing pure horror.
"Why, robes of course!" Hagrid exclaimed, looking amused at Buffy's expression. "Which reminds me..." he stuck his hand into his long brown trench coat and pulled out two sheets of paper, and two small pouches. Willow peered over his arm and saw that it was a list of the school supplies they will be needing. She didn't know what was in the tiny bags though, and she was more than curious.
Hagrid handed it to them. "These are the supplies you'll be needing, and Mr. Giles has sent you muggle money. I had it converted at Gringotts into wizarding money, so you kids spend these well. I'll leave you hear on your own now. I'll meet you in an hour at Ollivander's." he smiled, and wished them an enjoyable day before disappearing into the crowds of people.
The two opened their bags instantaneously, and was amazed at the amount of coins inside it. Gold, silver, copper, big and small...all kinds. It was astonishing. "Where'd Giles get all the money?" Willow asked in amazement.
"I'm speechless here, Wills." Buffy said shaking her head. But then she shrugged. "Oh well, you heard what Hagrid said: spend it well!" she grinned mischievously and Willow had to contain a laugh.
"Hagrid said we have to meet him in Ollivander's."
"Where's Ollivander's?" Buffy asked, as she read her list, her brows knitting together in skepticism.
"I have no idea," Willow said feeling a bit lost. "We'll just wander around a bit. Maybe we'll see it. But let's head off first for that shop." She pointed a shop with the sign 'Flourish and Blotts' hung above its door. Books, and other school materials could be seen from several displays.
"Okay," Buffy said with a shrug, and her eyes widened a bit at the sight of the books. "Why do I have a feeling that I'm gonna be *studying* again?" She asked with a groan.
Willow laughed. "We're going to school Buffy! Of course we have to study!" she then grabbed the protesting slayer by the arm and dragged her into the bookstore.
*** Half an hour of good shopping and money spending had passed, and they were starting to tire even the Slayer. They had quite used up a lot of time getting the cashier at Flourish and Blotts to explain to them which of the coins was a Galleon, a Sickle, and so on and so forth.
And even after more than a few explanations, Buffy had finally gotten it registered in her head and was feeling slightly perky again.
"Okay, so we've gotten our school supplies, and our robes." Buffy said, her eyes moving down the list of their needed things for school. "Now all we need is a broom, a wand, and if we want to, a pet."
"A pet?" Willow mused. "I've always wanted a pet. An owl maybe?"
Buffy stared at her. "An *owl*? As in, big glassy eyed bird?" she asked incredulously. A pet for Buffy would've equaled a dog, or a goldfish. But an owl? That was just plain freaky.
Willow giggled. "Yup! Giles told me that in the wizarding world, they don't have mailmen and Fed Ex." The red head explained as they exited 'Madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions'. "They have owl post."
"I'm kind of ignorant here, Wills."
"Owls deliver their mails. Simple as that."
"How do the owls know where to bring them?" Buffy asked, dimly tilting her head to the sky as if expecting a flock of owls flying through the skies carrying mail like storks carrying babies. Weird.
"I don't know. They just—seem to know." Willow said with a shrug. "And don't worry, they never get lost."
"Weird," Buffy said, voicing out her last thought. "But you know what? I might just get one for myself."
Willow nodded her agreement and they headed off to a pet store they had passed by earlier.
The door made a tinkling sound when they entered and Buffy had to smile, noting the resemblance of the bell hanging above the door to the one in the Magic Box. She briefly wondered what her friends were doing their right now. After only a few hours of being separated from them, she was already getting homesick.
But it quickly vanished when her eyes caught the sight of the shop. It was filled with beautiful creatures of different kinds. And it had to be one of the most colorful shops in Diagon Alley.
"Wow," Willow breathed.
"Wow is right," Buffy consented.
They spent the next few minutes going through the different displays, and just plainly admired the magical animals. But they mostly lingered in the owl section. "I think I've found my owl," Willow said with a smile, stopping front of a distinct cage where a beautiful tawny owl perched. Red streaks the color of Willow's hair tinged its feather, giving it a fiery, yet soothing exterior. It hooted blissfully at Willow.
"It's beautiful," Buffy said taking in Willow's entranced expression.
"She," a feminine voice corrected behind them. The two turned around to see a woman in her middle ages smiling warmly at them. "He was waiting for a long time in that cage."
"Well, I think its time that she got out of it." Willow said, and after asking for the price. Bought it. As her best friend went over to the counter to pay for her new owl. Buffy wandered around the pet shop for a bit.
Not one pet seemed to catch her eye, and she was starting to get a little disappointed. 'Maybe its just not the time for me to get one.' She thought. Besides, they'll be spending a whole year here in the wizarding world, she'll have plenty of time to buy one if she didn't get a chance today.
She stepped away from the cage she was looking at that held a sleek black cat and glanced around for Willow. Buffy saw her clutching the handle of the cage of her new owl and she was standing in front of a glass confinement. Her eyes were wide and hazy. With her enhanced vision, she could easily see what Willow was staring at.
It was a snake. A python.
A/N: I have 2 questions to anyone who are willing to answer them for me: Did Spike and Faith ever get to meet each other? And did Buffy ever watch anyone HUMAN die? Please review!!! They would help a lot in the next few chapters.
THANKS!
Author: wildchild494
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Spoilers: My own version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Season 7, and the HP kids are in 7th year.
Summary: Willow is sent to Hogwarts to control her magic, and Buffy is going with her.
A/N: Thanks for all the suggestions!! Okay, so this is what I'm gonna do. There are a lot of Buffy/Draco, Willow/Harry shippers out there who suggested—so that's the ship that I'm gonna be using. A BIG sorry to those who wanted the opposite...=) but don't worry! I'm going to make them flirt with the other for a while. :) Keep sending those suggestions for the Houses! I've been getting a lot of Slytherin Houses! So keep suggesting! =)
Chapter Five: Diagon Alley
It was a beautiful day in London, England. The sun shone merrily above along with the fluffy white clouds that adorned the pale blue sky, and the cheerful lilt of British accents resonated through the air. It was all very refreshing.
"Where are we going again?" Buffy asked amidst the flurry of people strolling through the city.
"A train station called King's Cross," Willow replied, her gaze wandering, a content smile on her face. From her recent actions in Sunnydale, she had been expecting the worst of punishments. And this trip barely compared to her Willow-in-chains-sitting-in-jail nightmares.
"How do we get there?"
"The obvious Buffy! We take a cab," Willow said, and in answer, led Buffy to a vacant one that was waiting near the sidewalk.
And they headed off to King's Cross.
It only took several moments until they arrived. After paying the driver, they climbed out of the taxi and mingled into the crowds of bustling people, hurrying to catch their designated trains.
The two seventeen-year-olds stood awkwardly near the ticket booth, unaware of what ticket they should be buying. The old lady behind the counter was giving them a nasty glare, which gave them the idea that they were bothering.
"Grumpy old woman," Buffy muttered as they stood as far away from the booth as possible. Willow couldn't restrain a laugh, and Buffy's lips twitched in amusement, but it faded as their problem at hand came into their minds once again.
"So, what do we do now?" Buffy asked, running her fingers through her long blonde hair impatiently. "Giles didn't tell us what kind of ticket to buy, and we pretty much have no idea how to get into Magic Land."
"Try world of magic," Willow responded with a grin that disappeared as soon as it came, to be replaced by a thoughtful frown. "He mentioned something about meeting a guy named Hagrid..."
"Who's he?" Buffy asked, raising an eyebrow.
(A/N: Sorry, but I don't know how to do Hagrid's accent, so it'll be stated in plain English)
"That'd be me," a cavernous voice said merrily from behind them, startling the two 'teenagers'. "I assume that Mr. Giles has told you to meet me here?"
"Obviously," Buffy said, rolling her eyes. "Otherwise we wouldn't be wandering around like total airheads."
Hagrid missed the sarcasm.
"Righty then! Off we go to the Leaky Cauldron!" he exclaimed cheerfully, walking off to the opposite direction of the ticket booth.
"Wait—aren't we getting on a train?" Willow asked, bemused.
Hagrid smiled. "That'd be later when we go to Hogwarts. For now, we will have to purchase your school supplies."
"Oh. Okay." Willow said following him through the exit as something clicked inside her head. Hagrid must've come from Hogwarts, arriving through train which was why Giles wanted them to meet him in King's Cross. Made sense.
They came to a halt in front of a dilapidated-looking building. It had peeling green walls, and the handle to the door looked rusty enough to fall off when turned. A sign hung over the front door with the name 'Leaky Cauldron' painted gold, carved on a black background. A small picture of a shiny black cauldron was plastered beneath it.
Willow gave the cauldron a good look and blinked. She could've sworn she saw the contents swirl literally. She blinked again, just when Hagrid opened the door. "Welcome to the Leaky Cauldron," he said, beaming at them.
"Uh-huh," Buffy said, looking dubious. Willow couldn't blame her. From the outside the 'Leaky Cauldron' appeared exactly like one of those seedy bars around Sunnydale. Disgusting and filled with the 'ew' kind of people.
But when they walked inside...
"Not bad," were the first words out of Buffy's mouth. It wasn't as classy and sophisticated as one of those top of the line bars, but it had a cozy, comforting aura that lured you to it. A surge of magic rippled through her skin, and Willow couldn't resist a smile. This place was obviously filled with the magic kind of folk.
She glanced around, and indeed it was filled with wizards, witches, and other creatures that Willow couldn't identify. She shrugged, she'll learn about them in school.
Now she knew why the exterior parts of the bar was so 'ugly'. As if reading her mind, Hagrid whispered to her. "This place has to be kept from prying Muggle eyes."
"Muggle?" Buffy echoed, puzzled.
"Non-magic folk," Hagrid replied with a wink. He said a couple of words to the bartender behind the counter before leading them to the back part of the bar. In there was another door. "Next stop, Diagon Alley."
Bemused, the two teenagers simply waited for him to open the door and lead them into a small open room. A brick wall stood in front of them, and to their amusement, Hagrid took out a pale pink umbrella that was slightly crooked, probably from old age. He tapped it three times in the center of the wall and waited.
Buffy opened her mouth to say something when the bricks started to move. And soon there was nothing left but a big hole in the wall. A big hole that revealed a place bustling with activity.
They stepped through and stood by the side as they watched in amazement at the colorful shops and wizards and witches that where dressed in funny clothes. "What are they wearing?" Buffy gaped, her face expressing pure horror.
"Why, robes of course!" Hagrid exclaimed, looking amused at Buffy's expression. "Which reminds me..." he stuck his hand into his long brown trench coat and pulled out two sheets of paper, and two small pouches. Willow peered over his arm and saw that it was a list of the school supplies they will be needing. She didn't know what was in the tiny bags though, and she was more than curious.
Hagrid handed it to them. "These are the supplies you'll be needing, and Mr. Giles has sent you muggle money. I had it converted at Gringotts into wizarding money, so you kids spend these well. I'll leave you hear on your own now. I'll meet you in an hour at Ollivander's." he smiled, and wished them an enjoyable day before disappearing into the crowds of people.
The two opened their bags instantaneously, and was amazed at the amount of coins inside it. Gold, silver, copper, big and small...all kinds. It was astonishing. "Where'd Giles get all the money?" Willow asked in amazement.
"I'm speechless here, Wills." Buffy said shaking her head. But then she shrugged. "Oh well, you heard what Hagrid said: spend it well!" she grinned mischievously and Willow had to contain a laugh.
"Hagrid said we have to meet him in Ollivander's."
"Where's Ollivander's?" Buffy asked, as she read her list, her brows knitting together in skepticism.
"I have no idea," Willow said feeling a bit lost. "We'll just wander around a bit. Maybe we'll see it. But let's head off first for that shop." She pointed a shop with the sign 'Flourish and Blotts' hung above its door. Books, and other school materials could be seen from several displays.
"Okay," Buffy said with a shrug, and her eyes widened a bit at the sight of the books. "Why do I have a feeling that I'm gonna be *studying* again?" She asked with a groan.
Willow laughed. "We're going to school Buffy! Of course we have to study!" she then grabbed the protesting slayer by the arm and dragged her into the bookstore.
*** Half an hour of good shopping and money spending had passed, and they were starting to tire even the Slayer. They had quite used up a lot of time getting the cashier at Flourish and Blotts to explain to them which of the coins was a Galleon, a Sickle, and so on and so forth.
And even after more than a few explanations, Buffy had finally gotten it registered in her head and was feeling slightly perky again.
"Okay, so we've gotten our school supplies, and our robes." Buffy said, her eyes moving down the list of their needed things for school. "Now all we need is a broom, a wand, and if we want to, a pet."
"A pet?" Willow mused. "I've always wanted a pet. An owl maybe?"
Buffy stared at her. "An *owl*? As in, big glassy eyed bird?" she asked incredulously. A pet for Buffy would've equaled a dog, or a goldfish. But an owl? That was just plain freaky.
Willow giggled. "Yup! Giles told me that in the wizarding world, they don't have mailmen and Fed Ex." The red head explained as they exited 'Madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions'. "They have owl post."
"I'm kind of ignorant here, Wills."
"Owls deliver their mails. Simple as that."
"How do the owls know where to bring them?" Buffy asked, dimly tilting her head to the sky as if expecting a flock of owls flying through the skies carrying mail like storks carrying babies. Weird.
"I don't know. They just—seem to know." Willow said with a shrug. "And don't worry, they never get lost."
"Weird," Buffy said, voicing out her last thought. "But you know what? I might just get one for myself."
Willow nodded her agreement and they headed off to a pet store they had passed by earlier.
The door made a tinkling sound when they entered and Buffy had to smile, noting the resemblance of the bell hanging above the door to the one in the Magic Box. She briefly wondered what her friends were doing their right now. After only a few hours of being separated from them, she was already getting homesick.
But it quickly vanished when her eyes caught the sight of the shop. It was filled with beautiful creatures of different kinds. And it had to be one of the most colorful shops in Diagon Alley.
"Wow," Willow breathed.
"Wow is right," Buffy consented.
They spent the next few minutes going through the different displays, and just plainly admired the magical animals. But they mostly lingered in the owl section. "I think I've found my owl," Willow said with a smile, stopping front of a distinct cage where a beautiful tawny owl perched. Red streaks the color of Willow's hair tinged its feather, giving it a fiery, yet soothing exterior. It hooted blissfully at Willow.
"It's beautiful," Buffy said taking in Willow's entranced expression.
"She," a feminine voice corrected behind them. The two turned around to see a woman in her middle ages smiling warmly at them. "He was waiting for a long time in that cage."
"Well, I think its time that she got out of it." Willow said, and after asking for the price. Bought it. As her best friend went over to the counter to pay for her new owl. Buffy wandered around the pet shop for a bit.
Not one pet seemed to catch her eye, and she was starting to get a little disappointed. 'Maybe its just not the time for me to get one.' She thought. Besides, they'll be spending a whole year here in the wizarding world, she'll have plenty of time to buy one if she didn't get a chance today.
She stepped away from the cage she was looking at that held a sleek black cat and glanced around for Willow. Buffy saw her clutching the handle of the cage of her new owl and she was standing in front of a glass confinement. Her eyes were wide and hazy. With her enhanced vision, she could easily see what Willow was staring at.
It was a snake. A python.
A/N: I have 2 questions to anyone who are willing to answer them for me: Did Spike and Faith ever get to meet each other? And did Buffy ever watch anyone HUMAN die? Please review!!! They would help a lot in the next few chapters.
THANKS!