Title: Strange Events
Author name: PeriwinkleBlue
Author email: PeriwinkleBlue25@aol.com
Category: Action/Adventure/Romance
Keywords: Harry/Snape/Buffy
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: SS, CoS, PoA, GoF OotP, Buffy through season 7.
Summary: Buffy/HP Crossover. Buffy is the new teacher at Hogwarts. Hired to help protect The-Boy-Who-Lived, she finds more than she bargained for in the case of teaching fifty young wizards, inter-house rivalries, an ancient artifact, and a greasy potions master.
DISCLAIMER: Buffy and Co. belong to Joss Whedon etc., Harry and friends belong to J.K. Rowling.
Author notes: Giving this whole fanfic thing a whirl, please r/r! Constructive Criticism makes my world go 'round! Oh, and (this denotes private thought).
Chapter 3
LA suburbs, California
same grungy hotel
the next day
Buffy sits on the bed engaged in a staring contest with the gorgeous bird. Neither one blinks for a full minute until Buffy growls in defeat. Getting up she crosses the room and throws open the door to the adjoining room. Standing in the doorway, hands on her hips, she declares, "Okay, I'm going. If nothing else it'll give me something to slay." Xander and Giles looking up from their game of Rummy 500, just stare at the slayer and nod. In the face of slayer determination there was nothing they could have said to stop her, even if they had wanted to. Buffy turns and shuts the door, retreating into her own room.
The two men exchange a glance, and resume their game. Xander, laying a jack on Giles' queen, gives the man a sidelong glance, as if to gauge his reaction to the slayer's declaration. "Is this a good idea, G?"
Giles picks up from the discard pile, and sighs. "I don't know, as I'm sure you've seen, she's been rather quiet since...the battle. I know we've both tried to talk to her about it, but from past experience I've found that she won't talk until she's worked it out in her own mind, pushing her to do so will only delay the healing process. Perhaps some time away will do her good, give her a purpose again. I fear that with so many slayers now, the work load has lessened so much she has no release for her pent-up aggression." He discards.
"So what you're saying is that if she goes and finds something new to beat up, she'll be happy again?" Xander picks up and discards as well.
"Err...something like that, yes," Giles picks up and discards, "And I believe I have just won. You owe me five dollars." Xander throws down his cards and reaches for his wallet.
Meanwhile, in Buffy's room....
Buffy grabs some pajamas and heads to the bathroom to change. She didn't want to get undressed in front of the phoenix who had made a temporary home on the desk chair, but she also felt too silly asking a bird to turn around while she changed. So, off to the bathroom she went. After changing in yummy sushi-print p.j.s, brushing her teeth and hair, she went back into the room grabbing a newish looking laptop from her suitcase. Buffy boots it up, connects to the telephone line, and opens her e-mail. Staring at the blank screen for a moment, she begins to type.
Message from: SlayGal#1
Message to: WillowtheWisp
Hey Willow,
Hope you're okay and staying safe. Tell Kennedy she'd better be treating you right, or I'll have to break out the shovel. *Mock threatens with shovel*
Well, onto the reason for this message. You will never believe in a million years the job I got. I'm gonna be a teacher! Isn't it a riot! Oh, and you can close your mouth now Wills, I know I had a hard time getting over the shock too. Anyway, the kicker is that it's a school for witches and wizards and I'll be teaching them how to fight evil. How cool is that! The headmaster guy Dooby-doo, or something sent me a cash advance on my salary for shopping! Tomorrow I'm going to a wizard mall. Don't worry, I'm sure I'll find some of the latest witchy fashion trends to send you.
Also, I'm sending Giles, and Xander to Angel's with this laptop, 'cause apparently electronics don't work at the school, so make sure you keep in touch with them, and try and keep them and yourself out of trouble. I don't want anything to happen to you guys while I'm away.
Take care, and have fun in Florida,
Love Always,
Buffy
Closing the laptop, Buffy went about emptying her suitcase to see what she would take with her. Half an hour later, all the essentials we packed, and the duffel bag filled with assorted stakes, knives, a crossbow, an extra brace of bolts, and of course her scythe. (I hope I don't have to go through customs with this stuff. The stakes could be explained as uh...wooden Christmas icicles, but the rest, no way.) Looking at the phoenix, she said, "Well Fawkes, I guess we'll be on our way tomorrow." Feeling a bit silly at talking to the bird, she continued, "Um, well I guess tomorrow, well..uh go?" Surprised as the phoenix nodded his head and vanished completely. "Um....Fawkes? Mr. Phoenix? Where did you...oh." The bird had reappeared exactly where he'd left from. With a slightly smug expression, he lifted his leg to reveal another packet tied to it. Buffy took the new parcel and opened it to find another letter from the headmaster.
Dear Ms. Summers,
I am delighted to hear that you will be joining our teaching family. As I wrote before Fawkes will transport you to a group of shops where you will be able to purchase the necessary items for your time in the wizarding world. As it is your first time with us, allow me to provide a list of things that you might want to bring with you.
First and foremost the tools of your trade, though I trust you have sufficient amount of those already with you.
Robes, though again, what clothing you have might be more suitable to your needs. We do plan on having a Yule Ball this year, so something formal might not be amiss.
Quills, parchment, ink, and perhaps books on DADA will also be important.
Also, it is permitted to have a familiar, or pet. The students are limited to an owl, a toad or a cat, but as a teacher, you are free to use your imagination.
Anything you might miss can also be obtained at Hogsmeade, a near-by wizarding town with several outlet stores. Someone will be there to meet you at the Leaky Cauldron, tomorrow at six o' clock. His name is Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds here at Hogwarts and he is also our Care of Magical Creatures professor. You will be able to identify him as he will most definitely be the tallest person there.
Until then, Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster
Folding the letter and stashing it in a pocket of her suitcase, Buffy turned out the lights and crawled into bed.
End Chapter 3
Author name: PeriwinkleBlue
Author email: PeriwinkleBlue25@aol.com
Category: Action/Adventure/Romance
Keywords: Harry/Snape/Buffy
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: SS, CoS, PoA, GoF OotP, Buffy through season 7.
Summary: Buffy/HP Crossover. Buffy is the new teacher at Hogwarts. Hired to help protect The-Boy-Who-Lived, she finds more than she bargained for in the case of teaching fifty young wizards, inter-house rivalries, an ancient artifact, and a greasy potions master.
DISCLAIMER: Buffy and Co. belong to Joss Whedon etc., Harry and friends belong to J.K. Rowling.
Author notes: Giving this whole fanfic thing a whirl, please r/r! Constructive Criticism makes my world go 'round! Oh, and (this denotes private thought).
Chapter 3
LA suburbs, California
same grungy hotel
the next day
Buffy sits on the bed engaged in a staring contest with the gorgeous bird. Neither one blinks for a full minute until Buffy growls in defeat. Getting up she crosses the room and throws open the door to the adjoining room. Standing in the doorway, hands on her hips, she declares, "Okay, I'm going. If nothing else it'll give me something to slay." Xander and Giles looking up from their game of Rummy 500, just stare at the slayer and nod. In the face of slayer determination there was nothing they could have said to stop her, even if they had wanted to. Buffy turns and shuts the door, retreating into her own room.
The two men exchange a glance, and resume their game. Xander, laying a jack on Giles' queen, gives the man a sidelong glance, as if to gauge his reaction to the slayer's declaration. "Is this a good idea, G?"
Giles picks up from the discard pile, and sighs. "I don't know, as I'm sure you've seen, she's been rather quiet since...the battle. I know we've both tried to talk to her about it, but from past experience I've found that she won't talk until she's worked it out in her own mind, pushing her to do so will only delay the healing process. Perhaps some time away will do her good, give her a purpose again. I fear that with so many slayers now, the work load has lessened so much she has no release for her pent-up aggression." He discards.
"So what you're saying is that if she goes and finds something new to beat up, she'll be happy again?" Xander picks up and discards as well.
"Err...something like that, yes," Giles picks up and discards, "And I believe I have just won. You owe me five dollars." Xander throws down his cards and reaches for his wallet.
Meanwhile, in Buffy's room....
Buffy grabs some pajamas and heads to the bathroom to change. She didn't want to get undressed in front of the phoenix who had made a temporary home on the desk chair, but she also felt too silly asking a bird to turn around while she changed. So, off to the bathroom she went. After changing in yummy sushi-print p.j.s, brushing her teeth and hair, she went back into the room grabbing a newish looking laptop from her suitcase. Buffy boots it up, connects to the telephone line, and opens her e-mail. Staring at the blank screen for a moment, she begins to type.
Message from: SlayGal#1
Message to: WillowtheWisp
Hey Willow,
Hope you're okay and staying safe. Tell Kennedy she'd better be treating you right, or I'll have to break out the shovel. *Mock threatens with shovel*
Well, onto the reason for this message. You will never believe in a million years the job I got. I'm gonna be a teacher! Isn't it a riot! Oh, and you can close your mouth now Wills, I know I had a hard time getting over the shock too. Anyway, the kicker is that it's a school for witches and wizards and I'll be teaching them how to fight evil. How cool is that! The headmaster guy Dooby-doo, or something sent me a cash advance on my salary for shopping! Tomorrow I'm going to a wizard mall. Don't worry, I'm sure I'll find some of the latest witchy fashion trends to send you.
Also, I'm sending Giles, and Xander to Angel's with this laptop, 'cause apparently electronics don't work at the school, so make sure you keep in touch with them, and try and keep them and yourself out of trouble. I don't want anything to happen to you guys while I'm away.
Take care, and have fun in Florida,
Love Always,
Buffy
Closing the laptop, Buffy went about emptying her suitcase to see what she would take with her. Half an hour later, all the essentials we packed, and the duffel bag filled with assorted stakes, knives, a crossbow, an extra brace of bolts, and of course her scythe. (I hope I don't have to go through customs with this stuff. The stakes could be explained as uh...wooden Christmas icicles, but the rest, no way.) Looking at the phoenix, she said, "Well Fawkes, I guess we'll be on our way tomorrow." Feeling a bit silly at talking to the bird, she continued, "Um, well I guess tomorrow, well..uh go?" Surprised as the phoenix nodded his head and vanished completely. "Um....Fawkes? Mr. Phoenix? Where did you...oh." The bird had reappeared exactly where he'd left from. With a slightly smug expression, he lifted his leg to reveal another packet tied to it. Buffy took the new parcel and opened it to find another letter from the headmaster.
Dear Ms. Summers,
I am delighted to hear that you will be joining our teaching family. As I wrote before Fawkes will transport you to a group of shops where you will be able to purchase the necessary items for your time in the wizarding world. As it is your first time with us, allow me to provide a list of things that you might want to bring with you.
First and foremost the tools of your trade, though I trust you have sufficient amount of those already with you.
Robes, though again, what clothing you have might be more suitable to your needs. We do plan on having a Yule Ball this year, so something formal might not be amiss.
Quills, parchment, ink, and perhaps books on DADA will also be important.
Also, it is permitted to have a familiar, or pet. The students are limited to an owl, a toad or a cat, but as a teacher, you are free to use your imagination.
Anything you might miss can also be obtained at Hogsmeade, a near-by wizarding town with several outlet stores. Someone will be there to meet you at the Leaky Cauldron, tomorrow at six o' clock. His name is Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds here at Hogwarts and he is also our Care of Magical Creatures professor. You will be able to identify him as he will most definitely be the tallest person there.
Until then, Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster
Folding the letter and stashing it in a pocket of her suitcase, Buffy turned out the lights and crawled into bed.
End Chapter 3