The Call of Magic
Disclaimer: I don't own either.
A/N: Now, don't forget that the whole finding Hogwarts thing isn't going to be easy for Inuyasha. Just a few things that I had to consider while writing this were: The language barrier, transportation and foreign youkai (I am going to have a lot of fun with this! XD)
Also, I have to decide a good time for him to pop in on Kagome. You know what they say, "timing is everything."
bluefuzzyelf: The sorting song used in the last chapter was from fifth book, I only realized I hadn't mentioned it after I posted that chapter, sorry for misleading you like that. ^_^() The mistake has now been rectified, I only wish I could write songs like that.
InvisibleRain: Well, when Tsubaki cursed Kagome, Kagome fights it. When Tsubaki and Kikyo meet, Kagome (while in pursuit of Tsubaki's 'lair') is unconsciously trying to purify the cursed jewel, but eventually fails. Here's a quote from that episode:
Tsubaki: 'The curse is back, she doesn't have the power left to purify the jewel. She was able to purify and break the barrier when I was interrupted by Kikyo.'
Kikyo: "With your power, you can't curse Kagome"
Tsubaki: 'Kikyo is overrating Kagome's powers.'
Then, in the next episode, Tsubaki increased the curses power and gives Kagome an illusion in her mind. Kagome was eventually able to break free of it. (though it is never really explained what that fantasy she had was, it is my personal opinion that it was created by Tsubaki as a way of keeping Kagome distracted. I draw this conclusion because when Tsubaki's concentration lapses, Kagome is able to awaken from the 'dream'.) Last chapter Kagome was basically comparing how easy it was ridding herself of the spells cast by wizards in relation to ridding herself of the curse performed by Tsubaki. Don't worry though, the whole Tsubaki reminisce was only there to further explain Kagome's ability to purify herself of spells- it probably isn't going to be mentioned again. I do hope that explains it better though… ^_^
Another quick note: While I am sticking to the fifth book of Harry Potter, I am not going to stick to the exact dialog they used (imagine how boring that would be. Not only that, but it would take me forever to write one chapter. I will try, however, to stick with the main jist of it.) You may have already noticed that I have changed several things from the original book, but it has to be done if I want to mix it with Inuyasha. I would have to say that this has become an (albeit minor, compared to some) AU.
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"Speech"
"'Japanese"'
Chapter Five:
Kagome looked around the crowded table for a place to sit. She couldn't help but notice how blatantly out of place she was. Here was a mass of children wearing black robes, while she wore a pink skirt and a white blouse.
'I'll have to ask for a school uniform.' Suddenly, she caught sight of Hermione ushering her to a seat next to her. Kagome walked over and sat down.
Around them, the sorting was taking place, but she and her companions didn't seem to be paying much attention towards it. Hermione smiled and began to talk to her,
"Um, Kagome…How come you're not in school uniform?" Kagome decided that now was a good time to drop the act that she had taken up o the train. However, before she could say anything, the voice of the headmaster echoed throughout the great hall.
"I would like to welcome you all to a new year at Hogwarts. I apologize for the wait this evening, but a matter that needed immediate attention delayed me. As always, the forest on the school grounds is out-of-bounds. I also request that-" He was interrupted by a loud "hem, hem", however he continued what he saying before, "I request that all fifth years remain here after the feast is over."
Another loud "hem, hem." Sounded, this time he appeared to take notice of it, "I believe that our new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor would like to give a few words." With that, the woman Kagome recognized as Prof. Umbridge took the podium. She began to give a long-winded, monotonous speech that Kagome could not force herself to listen to. At the end of it, Hermione decided to speak up, apparently distracted from her earlier question,
"Do you two see what's happening?" The black and red headed boys snapped out of whatever reverie it seemed they were in,
"Eh…no?" Answered Ron. Hermione rolled her eyes,
"Don't you two ever listen? The ministry is trying to regulate what happens here! If you had listened for once you actually may know what I'm talking about." In her tone was obvious exasperation. Harry looked incredulous,
"I did listen! That old bat said something about good and bad change- or some other rubbish like that." Hermione nodded,
"Exactly! You said that she is one of the Ministers underlings, that she was one of the officials at your trial- this is really bad!" Kagome did not know what this 'Ministry' was, but they apparently didn't want them meddling with things in the school.
'There is so much that I need to learn!' She thought apprehensively, but her worries were soon forgotten when the golden plates in front of the students filled with food. She heard her stomach give an involuntary growl and blushed, 'I have been so preoccupied that I didn't even realize how hungry I was!' In fact, she was so hungry that she didn't even stop to think about how the food had gotten on the plates to begin with.
As she began to pile her plate with food, she heard Ron exclaim, "Finally! I'm hungry enough to eat a hippogriff!" It seemed that she was not the only hungry one.
"I wonder what made Dumbledore late for the opening feast, he's never done that before." I boy with an Irish accent piped up.
"I expect that's what Dumbledore is keeping us back for." Replied Hermione. Kagome was getting the distinct impression that she was highly intelligent.
Kagome turned back to her food, but was interrupted by the bushy haired girl next to her, "Kagome, you never did answer my question." Kagome's eyes didn't move from her plate,
"I am very sorry Her-mi-o-ne," She was careful to pronounce her name correctly, "But I gave you and your friends bad information on the train." 'What's the English word for "'lie'" again? I hate it when I forget simple words like this!' All three of them were now looking at her,
"I am not really a witch, I am not even supposed to be here. The only thing that got me this far was my 'miko' power, which for some reason gives me a way to get rid of your spells." Kagome's spoken English was excellent for most Japanese girls her age (although her reading and written English were terrible to say the least), but she still had a bit of trouble expressing herself correctly.
The three of them, did get the message however,
"What's a 'miko'? I've never heard of them in my life." Said Ron curiously. Hermione decided to answer,
"A miko is a priestess of the Shinto religion-" catching the clueless looks on both his and Harry's faces, she said, "That's a common religion in Japan, you two. As I was saying, they are known mythically for having special 'purification' powers, and have also been known for being able to perform simple acts of wandless transfiguration- as well as various other forms of wandless magic." The two of them blinked,
"So you're one of these mikos? I suppose that you aren't a complete muggle then." Said Harry, smiling.
"How come they haven't erased your memory though?" Hermione wondered aloud,
"They tried to…but I can, ah…purify myself of your magic. That woman who gave a speech decided they had to keep me here until that 'Ministry' of yours knows what to do with me." Kagome was glad that nobody else at the table had heard her. All she wanted to do was eat her food and find out what was going to happen to her. Ron, however, the all perceptive one, decided to probe further,
"But I thought all muggles hated the thought of magic! Aren't you afraid of it or something?" Kagome was going to reply, but was halted by his female campanion,
"Firstly, not all muggles hate magic, and second- she's probably had more contact with magic than most muggles because of her powers." Kagome smiled at her.
'You have no idea!' She decided that she liked this girl.
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A/N: Arg! I guess she's gonna have to meet the Gryffindors next chapter!
Next Chapter:
Dumbledore informs the fifth years of Kagome's predicament, and she actually gets to know her house (^_^()). How will the Gryffindors react? (for real this time- I wasn't intending to make the exchange between Harry and co. this long- sorry!) Find out next time on The Call of Magic!