[Kitty: The long awaited chapter 6!!!

Yugi: Well, maybe not too long awaited...

Lina: (sighs) Whatever. Let's just start.

Kitty: Fine. R&R!]

Chapter Six:

Class Calamities

The next morning, Diana awoke at around 7:00 AM in the bunk under a girl named Parvati Patil.

Diana stretched, and got out of bed, not really wanting to get up, but deciding to anyway. She quickly tied her hair back, put on her Holyhead Harpies cap and got dressed.

Diana looked at herself in the mirror, and her eyes flashed red.

/Not NOW.../ she thought in frustration, as her eyes flashed again.

Her eyes only flashed red when Artemis was going to come out that night, either because of her hunger for blood, or Diana's anger.

Diana sighed as she put on a pair of dark sunglasses so no one would see her eyes flash, before running out of the Gryffindor common room and down to the Great Hall for breakfast.

She sat down between Ron and Yugi and began to eat breakfast.

According to their schedules, they had Charms with the Ravenclaws first.

"So we'll be able to see Seto," Diana noted when she looked at Ron's schedule over his shoulder.

She turned back to the letter she was writing to her aunt Gwen;

Dear Aunt Gwen,

I told you I'd write a letter to you as soon as I could, so here it is. I've been sorted into Gryffindor with Ron and (you won't believe this) Harry Potter. Yeah, the Boy Who Lived. He's very nice actually, not snobby at all, like I would've thought.

I've also made friends with four transfer students from Japan named Yugi Mutou, Marik Ishtar, Seto Kaiba and Ryou Bakura. Seto's in Ravenclaw, Ryou's in Hufflepuff, Marik's in Slytherin (but he's really nice) and Yugi's in Gryffindor with Harry, Ron and me.

I adore Hogwarts, but I was just curious about something. D'you know any reason why Dumbledore would say, "And our caretaker, Mr. Filch, has asked me to remind you that the third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds to anyone who does not wish to die a most painful death"? What painful death? D'you know what he means? I sure don't, and I wouldn't mind knowing what that old coot is keeping in that corridor.

By the way, my eyes flashed this morning. You, of course, know what that means. Hopefully, Dumbledore will have a place for me where I won't hurt anyone, since he hasn't said anything about it yet to me.

Lots of Love,

Diana

For their first Charms class, Diana was paired with Seto, Ron was paired with Hermione Granger (/Poor Ron,/ thought Diana), and Yugi got paired with Harry.

Their teacher was a short man named Professor Flitwick. He was very friendly, but he always had to stand on a stack of books to see over his desk. He had a short, frail white beard, and he had on some brown robes.

They learned about the "Swish and Flick" wrist movement that would help them perform a few of their first standard spells. Hermione Granger got positive comments from Flitwick on hers, for she had got the hang of it before everyone else. Seto was second to get it right, no surprise there, he was a genius. Diana, on the other hand, had to be corrected a couple of times before she got the hang of it.

Their first Transfiguration class was with the Hufflepuffs, so they saw Ryou there.

Their first project started immediately: how to turn a match into a needle.

Only Hermione Granger had gotten it right. She made it go pointy and silver, which McGonagall noted to the rest of the class, before giving her a rare smile. Diana, on the other hand, made it look a little like a needle, except it was wooden and slightly wider than it was supposed to be. McGonagall suggested she do extra homework like the rest of the class. That made Diana curse a little under her breath, and THAT resulted in getting a detention.

Their first Defense Against the Dark Arts class was one that Diana was looking forward to, but let down in a huge disappointment. Professor Quirrel was quite pathetic.

He was a paranoid young man always wearing purple robes and a purple turban, which Quirrel boasted he received as a gift from a prince in India for removing a troublesome zombie, but the class was skeptical.

For one thing, it smelled awful, and Fred and George said he put garlic in it as to protect him from vampires wherever he went. Second, when Yugi asked him how he destroyed the zombie, Quirrel blushed, and started talking about the weather.

History of Magic was one Diana was warned about in advance from Fred and George, who had known the professor for three years.

His name was Professor Binns; he was the only ghost teacher, and, out of all the others, was the most boring. His voice was a monotone, and it seemed to go on and on and on and on.........

Only Hermione (who seemed to have experience with every kind of teacher imaginable) and Seto (who had experience of listening to boring people being head of KaibaCorp) could stay awake. Luckily, Binns never seemed to notice how bored his audience was, so the students could sleep in peace until the bell rang.

Their first Potions class wasn't as fun as the other lessons had been. It was with the Slytherins (Marik seemed pretty happy to be with them instead of the rest of his house), and they had it with Professor Severus Snape. Diana remembered when Aunt Gwen had told her about him; they had gone to school together.

Snape called roll like most of the other teachers, and he paused by Harry's name.

"Ah, yes," he whispered, "Harry Potter, our new...celebrity."

Malfoy and his cronies, Crabbe and Goyle, snickered.

Then he noticed Diana's name. "Diana Randall."

"Here," Diana said simply.

Snape's cold eyes locked with Diana's, and she looked back trough her sunglasses, raising an eyebrow in suspicion at his reaction to her. It was obvious he didn't like her, not a bit, but Diana couldn't figure out why, since they had just met.

"Miss Randall, remove those glasses" Snape said coldly, "You are not outside, and I doubt highly that the sun is shining in here."

Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle were having trouble holding back their laughter.

Diana glared, but removed her sunglasses, as she felt her eyes flash red again.

Snape's eyes widened slightly and only for a second, before he looked away from her, not saying anything like he had with Harry, finished calling roll, and started the lesson.

It was terrible for the Gryffindors.

When Harry couldn't answer some of Snape's questions, he suggested Hermione because her hand was up, and Snape took a point off him for his "cheek."

Then Neville Longbottom accidentally spilled his potion everywhere, and Snape took a point off Diana because she was working next to him and Seamus, his partner, and he said she should have warned him of the consequences.

Diana opened her mouth to protest, her eyes flashing red in anger, but Marik put his hand over her mouth.

"Bad idea, Dare-kun," he whispered in her ear when Snape walked away to compliment Malfoy with his potion, "I know Snape pretty well already; he's not one to mess with."

She desisted, still feeling furious.

WHY did Snape seem to hate her and Harry so much?

When the students left for lunch, Aries came back, with a reply from Gwen.

Aries flew toward Diana, but ended up crashed into Harry instead. After falling back onto the floor, he flew up onto the table and dropped the letter, before having to fly away from Diana's fist.

"Good-for-nothing pigeon!" Diana snapped, as Aries flew back toward the Owlery.

She then picked up the letter and started reading it.

Dear Diana,

You're just like your mother, you know that? As curious as a kitten. I know what Dumbledore speaks of, and I'm sorry, Diana, but I can't tell you. It's top secret and it's none of your concern. I know you're reading this and wishing me to stop lecturing you, but it's necessary.

And don't worry, Professor Dumbledore has a place where you can stay when Artemis comes out. You'll be fine, as long as you actually pay your new Headmaster some respect.

Take care,

Gwen

Diana frowned.

/Too busy to care about anything other than scolding me?/ she thought sourly.

Unlike Diana, Harry received a nice letter, from the gamekeeper, Hagrid.

"He's inviting me for tea," Harry stated, reading the letter quickly, "You guys wanna come? He said I could bring some friends if I wanted."

"Sure," Diana said, putting down her letter, "I'd like to meet him. He seemed nice for the little time I saw him."

"I don't see why we shouldn't," Ron said, "It's not like there's anything else to do."

"Hey, guys!"

It was Marik.

"Hey, Marik," said Harry, "You wanna come to Hagrid's with us? He's a friend of mine."

"Sure," said Marik happily, "Better than hanging out in the Slytherin common room hearing Malfoy yap about how good he is at Quidditch."

The three Gryffindors and one Slytherin walked across the grounds to visit Hagrid after their Herbology class with the Hufflepuffs and, in Marik's case, his Defense Against the Dark Arts class with the Ravenclaws.

Hagrid was very nice. Diana adored his boarhound, Fang, who jumped on top of her, licking her ears.

Diana laughed as Fang grabbed her sunglasses in his teeth and off her face.

"Is he always this friendly, Hagrid?" she asked him.

"Mos' of the time," Hagrid replied, smiling as he took Diana's sunglasses out of the dog's mouth and handed it back to her, "Bu' sometimes he finds someone he likes in particula'."

Marik laughed when Fang decided to jump on him instead. The boarhound almost bit off his gold earrings, which would have resulted in Marik having sliced earlobes, so Hagrid pulled Fang off of him and helped Marik up.

They went in his hut, and Hagrid offered them some rock cakes. Marik took a bite into one of them, and it almost broke his teeth. He motioned to the others not to eat one when Hagrid was getting their tea and had his back to them. The four pretended to be enjoying them, while really hiding them in their pockets.

"So, Harry, who ar' these friends o' yours?"

"Well, this is Diana Randall, Ron Weasley and Marik Ishtar. Seto Kaiba, Ryou Bakura and Yugi Mutou are my friends too, they just couldn't come."

"Yugi's getting to Binns's work early," Ron noted, hiding another rock cake as if he'd just finished it, "He said he thought he could get some extra help on it, whatever that means."

Marik smirked.

/The Pharaoh,/ he thought.

"Seto's in Ravenclaw and Ryou's in Hufflepuff," Diana said, sipping her tea, "I think they've got classes now, don't they, Marik?"

"Yeah," Marik agreed, "Potions, I think. I can just picture the look on Seto's face when he meets Snape. And people think he's cold-hearted back home..."

Diana laughed. "Imagine that."

"Diana, yeh by chance related t' Carlay Randall?" Hagrid asked.

"Yes!" said Diana, "She's my mum."

"Ah," said Hagrid, "I really liked yer mother. Very kindhearted soul. An' Fang liked her too," he added, winking, as Diana smiled.

Fang rested his head on Marik's knee, drooling all over his robes. Marik looked slightly disgusted, but he didn't push the dog off. Instead Marik scratched behind Fang's ears, making him wag his long black tail.

"And...a Weasley, eh?" said Hagrid, turning to Ron as he nodded, "Spent half ma life chasin' after yer twin brothers to get away from the Forest. I assume yer brother Percay tries te keep 'em under control, though."

"He does," Diana said, "He tries to keep both the twins and me under control. But that doesn't mean necessarily he succeeds."

Just then Harry had noticed a newspaper clipping.

He gestured to Diana and Marik, and they looked at it while Hagrid asked Ron about his brother Charlie.

It read:

Gringotts Break-In Latest

Investigations continue into the break-in at Gringotts on 31 July, widely believed to be the work of Dark witches or wizards unknown.

Gringotts goblins today insist nothing had been taken. The vault that was searched, number 713, was emptied the same day.

"But we're not telling you what was in there, so keep your noses out if you know what's good for you," said a Gringotts spokesgoblin this afternoon.

Marik gawked. "I can't believe it," he whispered, "Someone tried to rob Gringotts?"

"I can barely believe it either," Diana said frowning, "It's never been done before, at least not that I've heard... What I find odd is that the goblin didn't wish to tell what was in that vault. What would be so confidential that they couldn't tell the news reporters?"

Harry, however, had his mind on another point in the article.

"Hagrid," he said, "That Gringotts break-in happened on my birthday! It might've happened when we were there!"

Diana stared at Harry, before turning to Hagrid for his answer. Hagrid's weight shifted from one foot to the other, but he didn't reply.

Diana slid her sunglasses down her nose so she could read the article again.

The vault that was searched was emptied the same day.

/Hmm,/ Diana thought to herself, /Aunt Gwen knew of this, I bet. She's an Auror, how could she not know something like this? She probably didn't want me to get too interested... I wonder where that thing is now. And who on earth wanted to steal it in the first place?/

[Kitty: That's it for Chapter 6!

Yugi: Hmm...interesting...

Kitty: Well, you people who have read the books already know, but you never know what I might change/add to this story now that Diana and the Yugioh gang are in it...

Lina: True, true...

Yugi: (types on Kitty's computer) We've got some new reviews, Kitty.

Kitty: From who?

Yugi: The first is from Kani. She says, "lol. I know what ya mean, Andrew is always following/stalking/flirting with me, and the sad part is, he's in all of my classes. Aw poor Marik-kun, I feel so bad for him, having to be in that git, Malfoy's house. Just wondering, but is there gonna be any pairings?"

Kitty: (looks sympathetic) You poor, poor soul. If I ever meet him, I'll slap him once for you. (grins)

Yugi: Yah, poor Marik too...

Marik: (cries)

Lina: At least you get to prank him, though, Marik.

Marik: (sniff) True enough.

Kitty: As to pairings...not in this story. But there will be around 3rd/4th book...

Yugi: (typing) Anyway, next review. SGCred has two. The first says, "I really enjoyed the chapter. Kind of sad the gang are split up, but at least the will have classes together, since the houses are mixed together for lessons. You really know how to combine the 2 texts well, as some crossovers end up a total mess, but you keep the balance and blend them so well. A rare treat indeed. Happy you will be updating other fics soon. I could never manage to do so many at once. That's why I'm finishing 1 before moving on. I do have plans for another Seto story, along with a Yami/OC and Yugi/OC, possibly a CYOA as well. Have to work hard though. Hope to hear from you soon."

Kitty: (grins) I'm glad you think I blended them together well... I really try my best to do so!

Yugi: (smiles) Yay, a fic with me and my Yami in pairings!

Atem: (sighs) That don't belong to Kitty, hooray.

Kitty: (glares) Shut up.

Atem: (rolls his eyes) Whatever.

Kitty: Anyway...yeah, the gang's split up...but I did that for a reason...

Yugi: At least I'm not all alone like Ryou, Marik and Seto are in their houses.

Ryou: (glares) True, and it's no fair. You've got a nice Yami AND the nice British midgets.

Harry, Ron and Diana: HEY!

Ryou: (sweatdrop) Well, it's true, you're all kinda titchy...

Ron: (glare) Hey, only I'm allowed to use that word, and only in book 5!

Kitty: (sweatdrop) Now, now, Ron...

Yugi: (sweatdrop) Anyway... SGCred's other review says, "Almost forgot to say a Congratulations on what appears to be a loving relationship between you and Yugi. You are lucky. Super Sweetness between you, as I know he will protect you forever. (He better! If he breaks your heart though, I'll break his neck! I kid you not!) You're now on fav authors list, and story on Fav story list." (grins)

Kitty: (smiles) Thank you! (hugs Yugi from behind) And he will, won't ya, Yugi?

Yugi: 'Til destiny's end, Kitty.

Kitty: (grins) Told ya!

Yugi: I couldn't break anyone's heart anyway, especially not my Kitty's...

Kitty: On your Fav authors AND stories? WOWIE!

Atem: (smiles) That IS pretty impressive, Kitty.

Yugi: Next and final review...from Minor Arcana, who says, "Lol! Liked the bit with Yugi's hair. Hee hee... I would have suggested that you make a new sorting hat song, seeing as the hat changes it slightly each year. Can't wait to see Seto fight with Snape. I have a Seto/OC fic called The Reeds, The Lotus and The High Priest. It's of Seto's past life, so could you please read it and review for me in return? I would like to know your thoughts."

Kitty: I read your fic. Very cool, and I hope you update soon! And to the sorting hat, it's the same song as first year because this IS Harry's first year, added with the Japanese boys and Diana. Otherwise, I would have written a new one.

Yugi: (blushes) I've had experiences with hats not fitting, but I've NEVER had a hat talk to me telling me to watch where I put my hair...

Kitty: LOL! I had to do it, I swear!

Yugi: (sighs) R&R, people! We love and live for your comments!]