Previously...
The phone was ringing and had been for a while so she just waited and waited getting even more anxious. Then suddenly someone picked up.
"Hello, Mr. Giles speaking." Giles said out of breath on the other end.
"Hello Giles it's me, Willow."
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Chapter 3
"Willow?" Giles said after a while.
"Yes, you know the red head from Sunnydale?" Willow replied mockingly.
"Oh Willow it's so good to hear from you. Last I heard from Buffy was that you had left her and Dawn and run away. Are you back with them? And how did you track me down?"
"No Giles, I am still away...lets just say I did some recon."
"No magic I hope..."
"No of course no magic."
"So where are you Willow?" Willow hesitated at this question.
"I'm in England, yes I am in your land now..."
"Really? Good lord, you really did run off."
"Yes Giles I did... I have a house in Little Whinging, and job, yep I'm a working gal."
"Quite, I was going to contact some of my new contacts but now I know you quite close I think I could use your help."
"Aww Giles you haven't changed one bit, still with the research and protecting the world thing."
"Yes well, it might be something quite apocalyptic if we don't prevent this prophesy soon."
"Well we cant have another apocalypse can we? That would be such a drag" she said trying to sound like Buffy. Giles chuckled about this. They talked about Willows new job and how Giles was trying to get all the watchers to come back and train the new bunch of slayers. They decided to meet the nest day at a café near where Willow worked so she could find her way.
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The next day Willow caught the train, or tube as the English liked to call it to the café. She walked in and sat down and waited for Giles. He came a bit late and flustered.
"Sorry I'm late." Giles said as he put his bag and coat down. Willow jumped up and gave him a big hug. Giles looked a bit taken aback but decided to hug her back anyhow. They sat down and ordered some food and got down to business.
"Here is the prophecy I think you could help greatly in its prevention." Giles said
"How would I do that?" Willow asked while examining the prophecy.
"I believe the prophecy will take place at a school called Hogwarts."
"I don't believe I have heard of that school."
"You wouldn't have it's a school of magic. And before you bombard me with questions, I will say this. I wasn't privy to this information till I returned to England, but I have had quite a lot of contact with the headmaster even though I am what they call a muggle; non-magical people, or people who don't practice their magic. They apparently use wands and have whole society with laws, police and government in and around us." He paused sipping some of his water. Willow was in awe she was amazed she hadn't noticed it before she continued to ask Giles questions about all the magic stuff wizards and witches do. They talk for hours about the wizarding world, or rather to the extent of how much Giles knew.
"Ok this is all amazing but how do I fit in?" Willow asked finally.
"Well, the prophesy I know has something to do with a boy that attends Hogwarts. See when he was only a baby his parents were killed by a dark lord named Voldermort. He meant to kill the boy but some how a spell he did backfired and he was rendered powerless. Since then he has risen to try and kill this boy but for 6 years the boy has warded him off."
"Ok so first boy? Dose he have a name?"
"Dumbledore, the headmaster of the school wouldn't tell me his name."
"Ok second, how do I help?"
"This might sound a bit strange but I need you to watch over the boy, I have convinced the headmaster to allow you to if you choose to pose as a 7th year student at this school and thus you can watch over the boy."
"Umm not to burst your bubble or anything but don't I look a little old to be in school?"
"Yes well I asked and there is a simple aging potion that will make you look a bit younger."
"How much younger?"
"About 17..."
"17??!! Well I guess if it is to stop the end of the world. But what am I going to do about my house?"
"If you like I could house sit. I have been living in an old apartment and I think I could do with a move?"
"That would be sooo cool of you Giles. But what about the mortgage? I haven't paid off that much yet..."
"Don't worry, there is still some money from the counsel left over and I don't think they will mind since you are going to help prevent the end of the world."
"Oh that's so nice of you and oh I guess I will have to quit my job. But my problem...so when do I have to go to Hogwarts?"
"In two days, then you will have a few days before the students arrive and we will have to cram your mind with all the work the students have learnt over the past years. Luckily I have some of their text books right here." Giles pulled out a few text books from his bag and handed them to Willow. She took them with mixed emotions and put them in her own shoulder bag.
"Well looks as if I have lots of studying to do...I better be off, its getting late"
"Yes I will call you later to night about the potion you need."
"Ok thanks Giles, it was good to see an old friend even if it was on apocalyptic terms..."
"Yes it was Willow."
They left in different directions and Willow arrived home at 5pm. At 7 just after she had just finished dinner the phone rang. It was Giles.
"Hello Willow." "Hey Giles."
"I have talked to Dumbledore and he has brewed the potion for us. You will need to take it once a month to keep from changing back but you can mix it in with drinks and other liquids. Now Dumbledore is going to give you the potion through one of the forms of their magic. Now don't be startled he should appear in your house, he has tracked your aura or something of the like through this phone, and should arrive right about now." There was a loud pop behind Willow as she turned around she saw an old man with a white beard dressed in what she presumed were wizard robes. He wore half moon glasses and looked down at her warmly.
"Willow? Are you there?" Giles asked on the other end.
"Yes and so the wizard man; I talk to you later Giles."
"Goodnight Willow."
"Night Giles." Willow hung up the phone and turned around to great the Wizard.
"So you are miss Rosenberg, it is a pleasure I am Albus Dumbledore headmaster of Hogwarts. I believe this is the potion you are seeking." He handed her a slim blue vile of potion with a cork in the top that was tied down. Willow took it looking at it intrigued. "I have taken the liberty of putting a protection charm on it; also it should fill up once you drink it. Don't worry Miss. Rosenberg you cannot overdose with this but please do not go overboard on it."
"Ok thank you headmaster. I won't and I only have to have one vile of it per month?"
"Yes, that is quite right. And please you can call me Albus for the time being."
"Oh, ok, Albus, then you call me Willow,
"Of course Willow"
"Who is it that I am meant to be watching; Giles didn't say."
"Yes, he told you the tale of our young lad did he?"
"Yes that he did."
'Well the boys name is Harry, Harry Potter." Willow chocked on the air she was breathing. Harry was a wizard?? And an endangered one and he didn't tell her and Oh My God she was going to have to watch over him and how could she not sense the magical-ness inside him??
"Willow? Are you ok?" Albus inquired the girl looked quite stunned. "Do you know where I live Albus?"
"No I do not Willow, I followed your aura to your home."
"Well welcome to 1 Private Drive, Little Whinging." She said extending her hands. Albus looked as shocked as shocked as he could, how could he have not realized.
"I guess this it means you know our young Harry?" Albus inquired after a pause.
"Yes, he and I have become good friends. I think this will complicate things."
"Yes, I think maybe a glamour charm to hide your true appearance and would you allow me to do a simple spell to make you sound more English. We don't want to arouse suspicion."
"That would be ok I guess Albus."
"Good it's settled, I must be getting back we still haven't found a good Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and we don't have much time left."
"Well I hope you find someone, Albus"
"So d I Willow, So do I. Goodnight Willow."
"Goodnight Albus." With another loud pop that made Willow jump Albus was gone. Willow decided to get cracking on the books; she realized that the books had been made especially for her. They were concise and covered all the years that Willow had missed. She stayed up till midnight reading before falling asleep with the books in her hands.
She woke up on Sunday tired and hungry; she got up and took a long and rewarding shower. She decided to call her work as it was a Monday. Willow didn't want to quit so she told them she had to look after a child, which was partly true, for the whole school year and she had to move away for a bit. They graciously excepted her answer and told her that she could come and collect in her stuff. She did so within in 2 hours and got home around lunch time. She decided to call Giles and fill him in. When they finally got to be at the same info level as each other Willow asked how to contact Albus, he told her that she would have to Owl him or she could use the flu system, which was through the fire. As she didn't have an owl or flu powered Giles contacted Albus and soon he was back in Willows house.
"Ahh Willow, how can I be of service?"
"Well I was wondering how I was going to do magic and all of that. Because you know I'm a Wicca and don't have a wand and you guys need wands for your stuff."
"Yes, I have contemplated getting you a wand, but I still have my doubts. Here take mine and try it. I am not sure if you have the abilities to use a wand." (a/n this may not be true but I am just ganna use this) Albus handed him her wand and she took it hesitantly. "I want you to swish, then flick it at an object, and say Wingadium Leviosa (a/n spelling??). This will cause the desired object to float or levitate." Willow saw one of the books she was studying and decided to try it on that.
"Wingadium Leviosa!" She said confidently and with correct pronunciation. She was surprised when nothing happened. She tried again with more flowing movements and again saying the words louder. But nothing seemed to work. She handed the wand back to Albus sadly.
'Well, not to worry Willow you don't have to use a wand. Maybe we can just say it was a skill you were gifted with."
"Yes. I hope no one questions that though."
"Yes as do I, was there anything else dear?"
"Yes I was wondering who would know about what I was doing?"
"We could inform the teachers if you so desire however I would like to inform the deputy headmistress professor McGonagall."
"Yes that would be fine but I don't think any one else should know. Not even Harry oh I am going to hate lying to him."
"Oh I just remembered that I have decided to have you catch the train to Hogwarts to suppress any suspicion. Do you need any help with the text for this year?"
"Ahh, yeah I guess that would be good. And no I think I am going to be fine. Also with out the wand makes it easier."
"Yes it would, well here is your ticket. Platform nine and three-quarters."
"Nine and three-quarters???"
"Yes, Willow you simply walkthrough the barrier between platform 9 and 10. Make sure you're on time if not early, as the train leaves on the dot. It will be a long train ride too so prepare for it. Also you do not ware your robes to the station you can change on the train. Ah yes, before I forget. I must go and get you some robes. If they don't fit you can shrink them with your magic." With a loud pop Albus Apperated (a/n spelling?). he was back after five minuets and he had two trunks one empty and one filled with robes. They had spaces with place for initials but they had not yet been engraved.
"I have come to realize that you will not be using your real name so you need to come up with one now, if you please." Albus asked sincerely. Willow thought hard, she had no clue what to call herself. She finally decided.
"I will be, Alyson Hannigan." She didn't know where this name had come from. (a/n I know I know but it's the best I could come up with, yes I do realize it is a bit cliché). Albus smiled at the name and waved his wand at the trunk and A.H. appeared.
On the day before Willow was due to leave Giles came to her house. She greeted him warmly and showed him around. She indicated her room and his room and all of the stuff he would need to know about the house. But one thing she didn't expect was a gift from Giles. He had brought with him a big black owl. Willow had called Mr. Owl, but hadn't thought up a proper name for him.
The next day Willow soon to be Alyson Hannigan left the house early in the morning to get to the station. Willow headed straight for the bathroom where she would "change" literally. She found a changing room and skulled the potion. It was gross she thought but then she noticed everything get larger. Pain shot through her as she changed forms. She clutched her heart as pain shot through. Then all of a sudden it stopped. She waved her hands over her cloths and they shrank to her size. She also waved her hand over her eyes turning them blue and her hair turning it a sandy brown with blond streaks. She whispered a charm to give her a distinctly British accent. Her hair had gotten longer from the change and she liked it. She gathered the potion and hid it in her pocket. She had only bought a credit card to get out money, no other muggle items that would give away her true birthday like IDs were carried, because she didn't want anyone finding out her real age. She left the bathroom the age of seventeen. At first Giles didn't recognize her witch she took as a good sign. They said their goodbyes and Willow went to her platform.
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So like I want some reviews please. I need feedback. Anything at all. Some honesty might be nice! Is going to be the train ride and fest... I don't know about the DADA teacher though...I will have to ponder that.
The phone was ringing and had been for a while so she just waited and waited getting even more anxious. Then suddenly someone picked up.
"Hello, Mr. Giles speaking." Giles said out of breath on the other end.
"Hello Giles it's me, Willow."
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Chapter 3
"Willow?" Giles said after a while.
"Yes, you know the red head from Sunnydale?" Willow replied mockingly.
"Oh Willow it's so good to hear from you. Last I heard from Buffy was that you had left her and Dawn and run away. Are you back with them? And how did you track me down?"
"No Giles, I am still away...lets just say I did some recon."
"No magic I hope..."
"No of course no magic."
"So where are you Willow?" Willow hesitated at this question.
"I'm in England, yes I am in your land now..."
"Really? Good lord, you really did run off."
"Yes Giles I did... I have a house in Little Whinging, and job, yep I'm a working gal."
"Quite, I was going to contact some of my new contacts but now I know you quite close I think I could use your help."
"Aww Giles you haven't changed one bit, still with the research and protecting the world thing."
"Yes well, it might be something quite apocalyptic if we don't prevent this prophesy soon."
"Well we cant have another apocalypse can we? That would be such a drag" she said trying to sound like Buffy. Giles chuckled about this. They talked about Willows new job and how Giles was trying to get all the watchers to come back and train the new bunch of slayers. They decided to meet the nest day at a café near where Willow worked so she could find her way.
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The next day Willow caught the train, or tube as the English liked to call it to the café. She walked in and sat down and waited for Giles. He came a bit late and flustered.
"Sorry I'm late." Giles said as he put his bag and coat down. Willow jumped up and gave him a big hug. Giles looked a bit taken aback but decided to hug her back anyhow. They sat down and ordered some food and got down to business.
"Here is the prophecy I think you could help greatly in its prevention." Giles said
"How would I do that?" Willow asked while examining the prophecy.
"I believe the prophecy will take place at a school called Hogwarts."
"I don't believe I have heard of that school."
"You wouldn't have it's a school of magic. And before you bombard me with questions, I will say this. I wasn't privy to this information till I returned to England, but I have had quite a lot of contact with the headmaster even though I am what they call a muggle; non-magical people, or people who don't practice their magic. They apparently use wands and have whole society with laws, police and government in and around us." He paused sipping some of his water. Willow was in awe she was amazed she hadn't noticed it before she continued to ask Giles questions about all the magic stuff wizards and witches do. They talk for hours about the wizarding world, or rather to the extent of how much Giles knew.
"Ok this is all amazing but how do I fit in?" Willow asked finally.
"Well, the prophesy I know has something to do with a boy that attends Hogwarts. See when he was only a baby his parents were killed by a dark lord named Voldermort. He meant to kill the boy but some how a spell he did backfired and he was rendered powerless. Since then he has risen to try and kill this boy but for 6 years the boy has warded him off."
"Ok so first boy? Dose he have a name?"
"Dumbledore, the headmaster of the school wouldn't tell me his name."
"Ok second, how do I help?"
"This might sound a bit strange but I need you to watch over the boy, I have convinced the headmaster to allow you to if you choose to pose as a 7th year student at this school and thus you can watch over the boy."
"Umm not to burst your bubble or anything but don't I look a little old to be in school?"
"Yes well I asked and there is a simple aging potion that will make you look a bit younger."
"How much younger?"
"About 17..."
"17??!! Well I guess if it is to stop the end of the world. But what am I going to do about my house?"
"If you like I could house sit. I have been living in an old apartment and I think I could do with a move?"
"That would be sooo cool of you Giles. But what about the mortgage? I haven't paid off that much yet..."
"Don't worry, there is still some money from the counsel left over and I don't think they will mind since you are going to help prevent the end of the world."
"Oh that's so nice of you and oh I guess I will have to quit my job. But my problem...so when do I have to go to Hogwarts?"
"In two days, then you will have a few days before the students arrive and we will have to cram your mind with all the work the students have learnt over the past years. Luckily I have some of their text books right here." Giles pulled out a few text books from his bag and handed them to Willow. She took them with mixed emotions and put them in her own shoulder bag.
"Well looks as if I have lots of studying to do...I better be off, its getting late"
"Yes I will call you later to night about the potion you need."
"Ok thanks Giles, it was good to see an old friend even if it was on apocalyptic terms..."
"Yes it was Willow."
They left in different directions and Willow arrived home at 5pm. At 7 just after she had just finished dinner the phone rang. It was Giles.
"Hello Willow." "Hey Giles."
"I have talked to Dumbledore and he has brewed the potion for us. You will need to take it once a month to keep from changing back but you can mix it in with drinks and other liquids. Now Dumbledore is going to give you the potion through one of the forms of their magic. Now don't be startled he should appear in your house, he has tracked your aura or something of the like through this phone, and should arrive right about now." There was a loud pop behind Willow as she turned around she saw an old man with a white beard dressed in what she presumed were wizard robes. He wore half moon glasses and looked down at her warmly.
"Willow? Are you there?" Giles asked on the other end.
"Yes and so the wizard man; I talk to you later Giles."
"Goodnight Willow."
"Night Giles." Willow hung up the phone and turned around to great the Wizard.
"So you are miss Rosenberg, it is a pleasure I am Albus Dumbledore headmaster of Hogwarts. I believe this is the potion you are seeking." He handed her a slim blue vile of potion with a cork in the top that was tied down. Willow took it looking at it intrigued. "I have taken the liberty of putting a protection charm on it; also it should fill up once you drink it. Don't worry Miss. Rosenberg you cannot overdose with this but please do not go overboard on it."
"Ok thank you headmaster. I won't and I only have to have one vile of it per month?"
"Yes, that is quite right. And please you can call me Albus for the time being."
"Oh, ok, Albus, then you call me Willow,
"Of course Willow"
"Who is it that I am meant to be watching; Giles didn't say."
"Yes, he told you the tale of our young lad did he?"
"Yes that he did."
'Well the boys name is Harry, Harry Potter." Willow chocked on the air she was breathing. Harry was a wizard?? And an endangered one and he didn't tell her and Oh My God she was going to have to watch over him and how could she not sense the magical-ness inside him??
"Willow? Are you ok?" Albus inquired the girl looked quite stunned. "Do you know where I live Albus?"
"No I do not Willow, I followed your aura to your home."
"Well welcome to 1 Private Drive, Little Whinging." She said extending her hands. Albus looked as shocked as shocked as he could, how could he have not realized.
"I guess this it means you know our young Harry?" Albus inquired after a pause.
"Yes, he and I have become good friends. I think this will complicate things."
"Yes, I think maybe a glamour charm to hide your true appearance and would you allow me to do a simple spell to make you sound more English. We don't want to arouse suspicion."
"That would be ok I guess Albus."
"Good it's settled, I must be getting back we still haven't found a good Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and we don't have much time left."
"Well I hope you find someone, Albus"
"So d I Willow, So do I. Goodnight Willow."
"Goodnight Albus." With another loud pop that made Willow jump Albus was gone. Willow decided to get cracking on the books; she realized that the books had been made especially for her. They were concise and covered all the years that Willow had missed. She stayed up till midnight reading before falling asleep with the books in her hands.
She woke up on Sunday tired and hungry; she got up and took a long and rewarding shower. She decided to call her work as it was a Monday. Willow didn't want to quit so she told them she had to look after a child, which was partly true, for the whole school year and she had to move away for a bit. They graciously excepted her answer and told her that she could come and collect in her stuff. She did so within in 2 hours and got home around lunch time. She decided to call Giles and fill him in. When they finally got to be at the same info level as each other Willow asked how to contact Albus, he told her that she would have to Owl him or she could use the flu system, which was through the fire. As she didn't have an owl or flu powered Giles contacted Albus and soon he was back in Willows house.
"Ahh Willow, how can I be of service?"
"Well I was wondering how I was going to do magic and all of that. Because you know I'm a Wicca and don't have a wand and you guys need wands for your stuff."
"Yes, I have contemplated getting you a wand, but I still have my doubts. Here take mine and try it. I am not sure if you have the abilities to use a wand." (a/n this may not be true but I am just ganna use this) Albus handed him her wand and she took it hesitantly. "I want you to swish, then flick it at an object, and say Wingadium Leviosa (a/n spelling??). This will cause the desired object to float or levitate." Willow saw one of the books she was studying and decided to try it on that.
"Wingadium Leviosa!" She said confidently and with correct pronunciation. She was surprised when nothing happened. She tried again with more flowing movements and again saying the words louder. But nothing seemed to work. She handed the wand back to Albus sadly.
'Well, not to worry Willow you don't have to use a wand. Maybe we can just say it was a skill you were gifted with."
"Yes. I hope no one questions that though."
"Yes as do I, was there anything else dear?"
"Yes I was wondering who would know about what I was doing?"
"We could inform the teachers if you so desire however I would like to inform the deputy headmistress professor McGonagall."
"Yes that would be fine but I don't think any one else should know. Not even Harry oh I am going to hate lying to him."
"Oh I just remembered that I have decided to have you catch the train to Hogwarts to suppress any suspicion. Do you need any help with the text for this year?"
"Ahh, yeah I guess that would be good. And no I think I am going to be fine. Also with out the wand makes it easier."
"Yes it would, well here is your ticket. Platform nine and three-quarters."
"Nine and three-quarters???"
"Yes, Willow you simply walkthrough the barrier between platform 9 and 10. Make sure you're on time if not early, as the train leaves on the dot. It will be a long train ride too so prepare for it. Also you do not ware your robes to the station you can change on the train. Ah yes, before I forget. I must go and get you some robes. If they don't fit you can shrink them with your magic." With a loud pop Albus Apperated (a/n spelling?). he was back after five minuets and he had two trunks one empty and one filled with robes. They had spaces with place for initials but they had not yet been engraved.
"I have come to realize that you will not be using your real name so you need to come up with one now, if you please." Albus asked sincerely. Willow thought hard, she had no clue what to call herself. She finally decided.
"I will be, Alyson Hannigan." She didn't know where this name had come from. (a/n I know I know but it's the best I could come up with, yes I do realize it is a bit cliché). Albus smiled at the name and waved his wand at the trunk and A.H. appeared.
On the day before Willow was due to leave Giles came to her house. She greeted him warmly and showed him around. She indicated her room and his room and all of the stuff he would need to know about the house. But one thing she didn't expect was a gift from Giles. He had brought with him a big black owl. Willow had called Mr. Owl, but hadn't thought up a proper name for him.
The next day Willow soon to be Alyson Hannigan left the house early in the morning to get to the station. Willow headed straight for the bathroom where she would "change" literally. She found a changing room and skulled the potion. It was gross she thought but then she noticed everything get larger. Pain shot through her as she changed forms. She clutched her heart as pain shot through. Then all of a sudden it stopped. She waved her hands over her cloths and they shrank to her size. She also waved her hand over her eyes turning them blue and her hair turning it a sandy brown with blond streaks. She whispered a charm to give her a distinctly British accent. Her hair had gotten longer from the change and she liked it. She gathered the potion and hid it in her pocket. She had only bought a credit card to get out money, no other muggle items that would give away her true birthday like IDs were carried, because she didn't want anyone finding out her real age. She left the bathroom the age of seventeen. At first Giles didn't recognize her witch she took as a good sign. They said their goodbyes and Willow went to her platform.
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So like I want some reviews please. I need feedback. Anything at all. Some honesty might be nice! Is going to be the train ride and fest... I don't know about the DADA teacher though...I will have to ponder that.