JK: alright peoples I'm back and the zombies didn't get me, yet… *glances around*
Rabid zombie fans: *shuffles in* brains, Brains, BRAINS…
JK: gotta go… um, Jounouchi… Help!!!
Jou: *walks in and sees more zombies* not on your life… there are undead zombies chasing you…
Yugi: *walks in, sees Jou cowering in the corner hugging Seto plushie* Okay now that is just plain disturbing… anyways now that zombies are chasing JK I'll just do the reviews:
Sorceress Vanessa: thanks for the interesting review and try to keep your flame thrower of doom in check. You cannot be frying your muses all the time nor me… anyways here's the next chapter and Vanessa I'll send … um … Seto Kaiba to protect you with his BEWD…
ruth 4 kai: thanks for the review and hope you enjoy the chappie…
Towairaito Zoon: thanks and enjoy…
Curtis Zidane Ziraa: thanks for the review and no I will not tell you what her relationship is just yet… only one person knows and he was sworn to secrecy by fear of Death… anyways you'll find out possibly in this chapter…
DimitriFrancois: thanks and enjoy…
Shizuka: Okay while my older brother cowers I shall do the disclaimer… JK doesn't own YGO or HP but she does own her own characters…
JK: *still running from zombies* Here's the chappie… ENJOY!!! EEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!
Chapter 3
Yugi sat back on his bed watching the lightening dance on the walls. His spirit hadn't spent more than five minutes outside of the puzzle in the past couple of weeks. Something was on his mind and it somehow involved him. Yugi looked at the puzzle once more before walking downstairs and into the kitchen. He heard a tapping noise coming from the kitchen window. He opened it up and a drenched owl flew in and landed on the kitchen chair. Yugi let out a yell which drew Yami out of the puzzle. He went downstairs and saw the owl leaving a puddle of water on the floor under it. Yugi approached it cautiously and saw the letter attached to it's leg.
"Easy girl. I'll remove the letter from your leg," Yugi said.
The owl allowed the letter to be removed and then took off once again out the window. Yami came up behind Yugi and saw the letter was sealed by wax with an impression of an 'H' surrounded by a lion, badger, raven, and snake. Yugi looke at the front and saw:
Mr. Yugi Motou
Bedroom on the right
Second floor, Kame Game Shop
Domino City, Japan
"Yugi careful with that," Yami said.
"How dangerous can a letter be?" Yugi inquired.
"What about those letter bombs in the U.S.?" Yami suggested.
"You watch too much T.V. Yami and anyways they weren't delivered by an owl," Yugi told the spirit.
Yugi opened the envelope and took out three pieces of parchment. The first was an invitation to a school called Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The second was a school list and the third was the most interesting. It was written in a graceful hand and done in emerald green ink.
Dear Mr. Motou,
It has come to my attention that you have magical
Abilities that were not previously recognized
Until recently. Do to this oversight I am offering
You an invitation to attend my school, Hogwarts.
The school is located in England. If you are interested
Meet me on August 25th at 2 pm at the café near Kaiba
Land.
Thank you,
Albus Dumbledore
(Headmaster of Hogwarts)
"Yami what do you think. Is it a joke?" Yugi asked the spirit.
"I'm not sure. We should meet with him and find out for ourselves," Yami suggested already knowing that it wasn't.
"Sure. So we meet him on the 25th of August and… oh no… that's tomorrow," Yugi cried out.
"Is there something happening tomorrow?" Yami asked.
"Hai, Grandpa leaves for America tomorrow for a card convention," Yugi said.
"Oh…" Yami said as realization dawned on him, "Just ask him about it when he gets home tonight."
"Okay, I will," Yugi said before rummaging through the fridge for food, "What do you think the school will be like?"
"Hopefully it will be enlightening, but remember to try and keep the shadow magic and millennium items a secret," Yami warned.
"I know, I know," Yugi said, "Come on T.V. time."
The two boys went into the living room to watch some well earned boobtube time. Soon Sugoroku Motou walked in and saw Yugi and his spirit companion passed out on the couch. The older Motou shook Yugi awake and awaited to be recognized by him.
"Hey Grandpa," Yugi said through a yawn.
"Come on Yugi it is late. I think you should go to bed," he told the young teen.
"Um… first I have to ask you something," Yugi began, "Can I meet with a man reference a school of magic tomorrow and also attend?"
The older man had to decipher the quickly said words before answering, "A school of magic?"
Hai," Yugi said excitement building in his voice.
"Where is it located?" Grandpa Motou asked.
"England…" came the response.
"Awfully long way from here… I'm not sure…" he paused.
Yugi gave the older man his infamous puppy dog eyes, "Please…"
Yami woke and knew the old man was doomed, "Okay you can attend. I will leave you plenty of money on the table and leave me a note when you know when you will be attending."
"Oh thank you, thank you, thank you Grandpa," Yugi said practically bouncing.
Yugi gave his grandfather a hug before running upstairs to go to bed. Yami followed at a much slower pace knowing that Yugi will be safer, hopefully, at this school. As the ancient Egyptian spirit came into the room he was assaulted by flying clothing. Yami removed the pair of leather pants from his head and walked over to the bed. He set the pants on the bed as he sat down. He watched his aibou tear though his closet looking for Ra knows what.
"Aibou, what are you searching for?" Yami asked.
"My battle city outfit. I know I set it in here somewhere," Yugi said.
"Aibou search in the morning. Right now let's get some sleep. Plus it may be raining tomorrow and leather will not take well to it," Yami said stifling his yawn.
"Alright," Yugi said pushing through a pile of clothes by the closet.
Yugi moved the leather pants from the bed and quickly stripped down to his boxers. The young teen shut off the light and climbed into bed to get some sleep. Yami phased back into the puzzle to try and get some sleep, but it never came.
The oldman with halfmoon spectacles and wearing deep maroon colored robes sat at one of the tables waiting for his appointments to show up. The first young man came bounding towards the café wearing a yellow and blue stripped shirt with a red vest over it. He also wore comfortable blue jeans as well. His wild raven hair hung below his shoulders. He was dragging a taller boy with chestnut colored hair and cold blue eyes. The older teen seemed bored with being dragged to the café. Behind them strode two more boys. One with shocking silver-white hair and pale skin, the other had white-blond hair and sun kissed skin. The only one who seemed to be missing was the Motou child. Dumbledore waited patiently for the children to take a seat. Soon the last young man came running up. He was the strangest dressed yet. He wore tight leather pants, a sleeveless belt shirt, a neck collar, and a golden upside down pyramid on a chain. The young boy sat down and waited.
"So I see everyone who received a letter chose to come to this meeting," Dumbledore said.
"So we have shown oldman, now talk," Bakura demanded.
"Bakura behave," the Egyptian said.
"Hmph," was the only response from the ancient spirit.
"Since I have invited you here I might as well tell you why," Dumbledore began, "As I stated in my letter, each of you have come to our attention because of the great amount of magic you have. I am offering to accept you into Hogwarts to train your abilities and also because of a great evil that is threatening both your world and mine."
"Excuse me sir, but what evil?" Ryou inquired after the spirit gave up control of his body.
"A wizard named Voldemort is trying to take over the world and he is looking for people who have these ancient powers and items to help build up his army," Dumbledore said, "Plus I feel that once you are at Hogwarts you will be safer."
"And you think he could be after us because of our strong magical abilities?" Yugi asked.
"Yes I have a strong feeling that he is," Dumbledore told them.
"Then what about our families and friends. We'll be safe at this school, but our families and friends will be unprotected here," Yugi told the wizened professor.
"Once you have accepted to attend Hogwarts special wards will be placed around their homes," Dumbledore explained, "I will leave you to figure out if you will be attending. I shall return in one hours time."
The olderman left the group to attend to other matters. Yugi looked amongst the group and saw varying degrees of confussion on all faces, but Kaiba's.
"Okay some evil dude is after the items once again but this Dumbly-dork doesn't know we carry them," Malik said, "But he does know we have strong magic."
"So you think we should go?" Ryou asked.
Yugi looked at everyone, "I'm going. I feel that this will help me control the puzzles magic better."
"If the Pharaoh's whelp is going then so am I. I will not be outdone by a sniveling child," the spirit of the ring said.
'Plus I will get more chances to take what I want from him if I stay close enough,' the spirit thought to himself.
Yugi just scowled at the spirit before turning to the rest, "So…"
"Can we Seto? Please… I want to learn magic like you," Mokuba pleaded.
Seto felt the start of a headache and knew if he didn't agree it would only get worse by the boy's pleas, "Very well, but I will speak to the man reference my company."
"Thank you Seto," Mokuba said hugging the flustered CEO.
"It seems that if I do not attend then I am going to miss out on one hell of a year," Malik said smiling devilishly.
At that moment Dumbledore chose to return, "Have you come to a decision?"
"We shall all be attending," Kaiba said in his cold tone, "Also I must speak with you reference to my company…"
"Ah yes Mr. Kaiba, everything has been arranged for you to use your electronic equipment at Hogwarts," Dumbledore said, "Also your duel disks as well."
"Excellent, now when do we leave? And how are we getting there," Malik said scheming already.
"My associate Hagrid shall meet all of you here at six," Dumbledore said, "Now good day to all of you."
At that Dumbledore left the teens. Yugi got up from the table and headed back to the card shop. Once there Yugi found the money from his Grandfather on the table. The small teen began packing his bags as quickly as he could. Soon he had two duffle bags and his backpack slung over his shoulders. Yugi looked over his room knowing it shall be a year until he saw it again. The young teen scribbled a quick note to his grandpa, promising to write every chance he got. Yugi left heading back to the café to wait for the man to take him to his destiny. Soon all the teens and their luggage were gathered under the café's canopy trying to stay dry from the rain. A large man walked up to the teens and took our an old boot.
"Ye must be the new student's," the man said.
"And who might you be sir?" Ryou asked looking up at the man.
"I'm Rubeus Hagrid Keeper o' keys an' grounds at Hogwarts. I'm also one of yer teachers," Hagrid said.
"So where are we going and how are we getting there?" Malik asked.
"I'm takin' ye to the Leaky Cauldren where yeh will stay till September 1st where ya will take the train to Hogwarts," Hagrid said, "Now touch this boot, one finger will do an' hold on."
The boys all complied and soon each one felt an odd tug behind their navels. It was almost as if someone took a hook and was using it to pull them along. Ryou, Yugi, and Mokuba had their eyes squeezed tight as the ride continued. Ryou was also looking a bit green as well. Malik was laughing like a maniac as he enjoyed the ride. Seto was indifferent to the whole experience. The group arrived in a dimely lit pub and all but Seto and Hagrid met up with the floor. Hagrid just led the boys to the bartender.
" 'Allo Hagrid, are these the young whipper-snappers the new students?" the bartender asked.
"Aye they are," Hagrid responded, "They need rooms till September 1st. An' then in the morning' an escort to Diagon Alley."
"Sure thing," Tom said.
"See ye at school," Hagrid said before disapparating.
"Come along. I have three rooms available only," Tom said, "So some of you will need to share."
Tom led the group up the stairs and to three door. Mokuba and Seto took one room while Ryou and Malik ended up in another. Yami frowned in his soul room on letting the two of them alone. Yugi just walked into his room and saw his bags were already there. The young teen sat down on the bed and began to wonder what time it was here in England. Yugi laid down on the bed and fell into a light slumber. He woke to a knock on the door. The teen went to the door and saw Mokuba standing outside it. Yugi let the younger Kaiba sibling into the room.
"Wazzup?" Yugi asked through a yawn.
"Nothing just wondering if you want to go down to breakfast, then Seto said we are going to get our school supplies," Mokuba shot off quickly.
"Mokuba how much?" Yugi asked cryptically.
"Enough," Mokuba answered.
"And I assume it was without your brother's permission," Yugi said.
"Hai, but blame Malik he gave it to me so I would leave him alone," Mokuba said.
"Oh man you're brothers going to his the roof knowing you're on yet another sugar high," Yugi said, "Come on let's go."
"Okay, but I think Malik better have his will ready if Seto finds out he's the culprit of the candy giving," Mokuba said.
Yugi just shook his head as the hyper boy lead the way down to the dining area where the rest were already eating. Yugi sat down and was soon served bacon, eggs, toast and chocolate milk. When the group was finally done Tom led them into the back courtyard and tapped a few bricks on the wall. The group all had the same thought 'crazy old coot'. But then the wall began pulling back until it was an entry into another district. The boys were in awe, including Mr. No-Emotions-So-I-Can-Be-Cool Seto Kaiba, at the sight.
"Now boys go straight down the street and you'll find Gringrott's Wizarding Bank. You can exchange your money there," Tom said before walking back into the tavern.
"Okay then Gringrott's, then supplies," Ryou suggested.
Everyone agreed and walked into Diagon Alley. They looked in all the shops and saw many different things. As they approached the bank, Ryou stopped to read what was etched onto the second set of doors:
Enter stranger, but take heed
Of what awaits the sin of greed,
For those who take, but do not earn
Must pay most dearly in their turn.
So if you seek beneath our floors
A treasure that was never yours,
Thief, you have been warned, beware
Of finding more than treasure there.
/Bakura don't even think about it/ he told his counterpart.
//Hmph, like I would waste my time on this place. Besides what would you do, try and stop me,// Bakura sneered at the younger soul, //Plus I'd rather take my chances with the Pharaoh's tombs in Egypt then some bank.//
"Hey Bakura I think they wrote that just for you," Malik said laughing at the tomb robbers expense.
"Shut it Tomb Keeper, I'd rather robbed something worth while, not some bank," Bakura responded.
"Just make sure you don't Baka or else I'll send you to the Shadow Realm," Yami said after taking control of Yugi's body.
"Look here Pharaoh no Baka, I will do as I please and if that includes robbing a bank then so be it. And no pompous, overgrown, arrogant, stuck-up, not to mention callous imbecile will tell me other wise," Bakura snarled at the ex-pharaoh.
Yami bristled at his comment, "Why you egotistical, flippant, overbearing, impudent, impertinent, baka snake in the grass…"
"You'll regret that Pharaoh," Bakura growled at the spirit.
The two started to go at each other with their fists until Malik and Mokuba managed to pull them off one another. Seto looked at them embarrassed to even know them. The teen CEO just strode into the bank trying to ignore the two spirits. The other entered in with the spirits still arguing over stupid petty things. They left the bank carrying full pockets of galleons, sickles, and knuts. Seto led Mokuba off in one direction while the other three decided to get their robes first. At some point during the money exchange both Yugi and Ryou returned to normal. The three boys walked into Madame Malkin's Robes for all occasions.
"Ah good morning dears," an elderly witch said pleasantly, "Come, come each of you onto a stool. I see Hogwarts robes, a cloak, and dress robes for each."
The witch got their measurements before ushering them to three chairs near the entrance. The boys waited for their robes to be finished and soon left with a rather large box of robes. As they walked down to the book store Yugi saw a girl in Egyptian style robes, headdress, and veil. What truly caught his attention was the violet eyes that were only a shade or so darker than his. Yugi was now curious about her, but didn't have time to think about it as someone enveloped him into a bone crushing hug. He turned and saw Hermione. She finally released him and took a step back.
"Yugi?! I didn't know you were a wizard," Hermione said.
"Um… I kind of just found you," Yugi said.
"Oh okay," Hermione responded, but heard a shout of her name from across the street.
Two boys came running up to her wearing Hogwart's school cloaks. The first to reach the group was a tall, lanky teen with fiery red hair. He was only a few inches below Seto Kaiba. The other teen had messy black hair, glasses, and a lightening bolt scar. He stood at about Malik's height.
"Hey Hermione," the red head said and then turned to Yugi and Ryou, "Neat hair, can I have the coloration spells?"
Yugi turned crimson before answering, "It's natural. Both of us."
"Oh sure okay," the red head said, "Where are you from anyways. You're accent is bizarre."
Yugi scowled at the kid and spoke in Arabic to the other two ::What an idiot. I hope this is only a temporary state.::
Malik chuckled at Yugi ::I don't know. Maybe his hair is baking what little brain cells he has left up there. If you want I could…::
::No!:: came Ryou's response, ::Remember no one knows that we have the Sennen Items.::
::Oh alright.:: Malik said in defeat.
Yugi switched back to English, "Oh Hermione you remember Ryou Bakura. And the Egyptian next to him is Malik Ishtar."
"Malik Ishtar? Are you related to Ishizu Ishtar?" Hermione questioned.
"She's my sister, why?" Malik questioned.
"Because she's teaching at Hogwarts this year," Hermione told him.
The poor Egyptian boy went into shock and just stood there opening and closing his mouth without a sound coming from it. Ryou waved his hand in front of his face to try and get a response. Soon he just shrugged and turned his attention to the others.
"Is he okay?" the raven haired boy asked.
"He'll be fine in a few, if not I'll just take his rod and leave him to the crows," Bakura said.
The two new boys just looked at each other as if to say 'these boys are mental'. Hermione just shook her head as she remembered Katsuya Jounouchi doing something similar when Yugi ran out of pocky.
"Oh sorry guys, this is Ron and Harry," Hermione said real quickly, "Ron, Harry meet Ryou Bakura, Yugi Motou, and the catatonic one is Malik Ishtar."
Harry watched the tri-color haired teen in curiosity, "Do you go to Hogwarts? I mean I recognize your name from somewhere."
"No we are just starting this year. I believe in year five if I am not mistaken," Yugi said.
"Really that's our year," Ron piped in, "So where are you headed anyways?"
"To get the rest of our supplies," Ryou told them.
"Cool, same here. Come on," Hermione said as she grabbed Ryou's wrist and drug him into Flourish and Blott's.
"Okay now that's bizarre," Ron said as he too followed.
Yugi just shrugged and grabbed Malik and went into the shop as well. Harry followed and gave the wizard his list and waited for the books to be found. Yugi wandered off and found a section that looked devoted to ancient Egyptian magics. The slight teen heard someone behind him and turned to see Harry watching him.
"You understand hieroglyphics?" Harry asked amazed.
"Actually not only can I read it, I can speak it as well," Yugi said, "Like this one says Egyptian Magicks Made Easy."
"Really. Was it hard to learn?" Harry asked.
"Not really," Yugi said, "In fact I mastered it in about six months."
//Yeah not hard at all, especially when you have the real thing living inside your head,// Yami put in.
Yugi just mentally rolled his eyes, "Any way from what I heard there is two new classes devoted to Ancient Egypt at Hogwarts."
"Yes, but unfortunately you have to be chosen to participate in both of them. You would find out at the beginning of term," Harry said with a sigh.
"Too bad. I was hoping to read up on the books for those classes, oh well I guess I will settle on something from here," Yugi said.
Malik walked up behind Yugi and used his head as an arm rest, "Is he boring you with talk on ancient Egypt Harry-boy?"
Yugi glared at the Egyptian before quickly moving and sending the boy to the floor. Harry broke into a fit of giggles at the sight of Malik strewn on the floor. He walked to the register and found his books ready. He paid for them and waited on everyone else to hurry up. Soon all the friends, new and old, had purchased their school books and some even bought a few extra. The group of teens headed back to the Leaky Cauldren to put their books in their rooms, before heading out once again.
"Okay now we just need wands, a pet, and regular school stuff," Malik said.
"How about wands first?" Ryou suggested.
"Sounds great and then ice cream," Ron said.
"Hey you guys I'll catch up later. I need to do something first," Yugi said before walking away.
JK: sorry about that but if I continue anymore my fingers will fall off and you readers just might fall asleep at your computers and soon will be wearing an imprint of a keyboard on your forehead…
YJK: Ha found you…
JK: *looks strangely at her yami* You were gone… I didn't even notice…
YJK: *glares at JK* fine then I'll just keep this chocolate fudge cake to myself…
JK: *lunges at YJK* gimme it's mine I tell ya all mine, now hand it ove…
YJK: *side steps the authoress* nuha mine and you can't have any…*Jk runs after YJK*
Seto: *walks in and sees empty desk chair* well I guess I will see what my company is doing *starts typing on computer and it blows up*
Mokuba: *sees smoking computer and shocked Kaiba* Oooooo, I'm telling JK what you did… she's not going to be happy…
Seto: you wouldn't dare…
Mokuba: *skips out of the room* watch me…Hahahahahaahahah…
Seto: *runs out chasing Mokuba* get back here right now.
Harry Potter: *comes in and waves wand and fixes computer* 3-5 reviews and the next chapter will appear…
Preview of Chapter 4:
"Hello young sir. How may I assist you this fine afternoon," an old Egyptian wizard said coming out of the back of the shop, "Impossible, Pharaoh Atemu?"
"No, I am not, but I do know of him," Yugi responded, "And I need to find out if you have his journal in your possession."
"You are very astute young master," the old wizard replied, "But I cannot just give it to any one. They must be the chosen one foretold in the prophecies."
Yugi just smiled as he took off the Sennen Puzzle and showed it to the man, "Is this what you need to prove my worth?"
"The Sennen Puzzle completed. I heard rumors that it was complete and the new Pharaoh had been reborn," the old Egyptian said, "My Pharaoh… we have waited too long for your return."
Yugi just rolled his eyes mentally before focusing on the man, "I have come to retrieve the journal."
"Yes my lord," the man said as he left and then came back with a leather bound book with pages made from papyrus paper, "Here these items belong to you."
"Thank you," Yugi replied accepting the book and a box.
"If I may be so bold, what is your name?" he asked.
"Yugi, Yugi Motou," Yugi replied.
"Thank you Pharaoh Yugi," he said as Yugi left the shop.
And yet more of the preview:
Yugi closed his eyes and let his senses guide him to his destiny. When he felt his fingers brush against one of the boxes he opened his eyes. What Yugi saw put him and Yami in awe. The box was a deep mahogany with gold hieroglyphs etched onto it's surface, but what stood out above the rest was the Eye of Horus on top. Ollivander removed the gold staff and placed it into Yugi's hands. The instant it hit his hands the Eye of Horus lit upon Yugi's forehead. His clothing changed into that of the old Pharaoh's and a crown lighted upon his head. The oldman was shocked at the sight before him. Soon a light flashed and Yugi stood there with a golden wand with a crimson and a amethyst colored stones on the handle. Ollivander was still speechless at the sight of the Pharaoh in his shop. He was amazed when the High Priest appeared, but now the Pharaoh…
Ja Ne everyone and enjoy…