A Link to Hogwarts
My first fic! How exciting! And it's a crossover too. I've been working only on my original piece of fiction ("Aven Star" on fiction press. com, please read and review it for me!) for the past 5 months, but after reading sawyerzelda's excellent "The Dark Lord and The Dark King," I was inspired to write this. Like any of my stories, I'm going to make this up as I go along (who needs outlines anyway?) There probably will be some romance because (although I hate to admit it, being as I am a guy) I've always been a Link/Zelda fan. I've also, always loved reading romance stories on this site, but only if it has some action in it. (Death, murder, giant battles, sword fights, shoot-outs, etc…I love that kind of stuff even more) So, if I balance this out with some action, I think I may be able to finish this before I drown myself in fluffiness. Oh, and just so you know, this is after the 5th Harry Potter book, and features adult Link and Zelda from OOT; sometime after Ganon was sealed away and Link was sent back to the past. Both grew up and are now the sexy princess and the ultra-cool hero that we all know and love.
Disclaimer: I've noticed that all stories on this site have this. Is it really necessary? Is there some rule that states that you need to put this in your story? I think any copyright infringement should be avoided by the very title of the site. Any of the people who actually own these characters should be able to put together "fan" and "fiction" to realize this a site of "fan made" stories…and I'm rambling again, aren't I? Sorry about that.
I don't not own either of the Zelda or Harry Potter franchises, although it would be pretty awesome if I did.
Chapter 1:
It was a warm summer day at Hogsmeade and the heat seemed to have slowed everybody down. Shop owners were sleeping at registers and residents seemed to have locked them inside, away from the blistering sun. No one seemed to notice as a blond-haired, green-clad horseman trotted slowly into town…
"Here we are, Epona," said the man as he dismounted his beautiful steed and tied her to a fence post. "It may of a taken a while, but we're finally here." The man used his gloved left hand to wipe the sweat from his brow and to block the sun from his eyes as he looked at the surrounding shops. A wizard robe shop was the first thing that caught his attention.
"Ok, Epona, here comes the next part; to blend in with the populace. Now, I'll be right back, so don't go wondering off anywhere, okay?" The horse closed her eyes lazily, letting her owner know that she wasn't going anywhere soon. Satisfied with her response, the man walked over to the shop; the sword and shield strapped to his back clanking softly as he did so. Upon walking into the store, he was hit hard with a blast of cool air. Several large paper fans had been distributed randomly throughout the building, and were flapping wildly, unaided by any human hand. The witch at the counter dully noted the strange clothed customer, and slowly took out her wand, giving it a flick. Measuring tapes appeared out of nowhere and started to frantically measure every single part of the man's body. He yelped in alarm, startling the witch from her daydream.
"Hmm? What's the matter, hun? Haven't you ever gotten robes before?"
"Err…"
"Hmm…well now that I look at you, you do look like you've never have gotten robes before. Where are you from?"
"Err…well…"
"Oh don't sweat it, hun. You don't have to tell me. All you have to tell me is what color you want your new robes in."
"Um…how about green."
"Green it is! I guess your not one of those people who can change old habits, am I right?" The witch said, looking at his current attire.
"Guess not." The man said smiling, slightly overwhelmed by how quick the women changed the subject.
"So, you handsome stranger, what's your name?"
"Link."
"Link? Hmm…I've never heard that name before. But it seems to strangely suit you…"
"Really?"
"I don't lie, hun."
"Well…um…thank you." Link said slightly embarrassed. He turned his head away to hide this fact and that's when he noticed a large poster, hanging in the window of the shop across the street. It stated in large, clearly seen letters:
Help Wanted
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Seeks new Professor to teach
"Defense Against the Dark Arts"
Contact Albus Dumbledore for job details.
"Defense against the Dark Arts? Hmmm…"
"Oh dear, don't even think about it, hun."
"Think about what?"
"Think about applying for the cursed position. Not one teacher has lasted more than a year teaching that subject."
"What happens to them?"
"Well we don't really know for sure. But there are rumors of teachers who applied for that job, losing their memory, getting locked in trunks for the whole year, or even getting killed. If you value your health and sanity, I would stay far away from that job. Especially in these dark times where the worse is bound to happen; You-know-who, back again, stronger then ever before. The dementors running amok…"
Link had stopped paying attention. The gears in his head were working furiously and they were producing only one outcome.
"Tell me Miss, which way is Hogwarts?"
"Oh no! Don't tell me your actually going to apply?! And you're so handsome too…"
"Please, Miss. I have…other matters to attend to."
"Well…alright…" said the witch. She walked to the register and materialized a piece of parchment and an quill pen out of thin air. She wrote the directions down as she walked into the backroom. She came back out with the a large white box.
"Here you go, hun. These are your robes and these are your directions. The directions come free but the robes cost 10 galleons and 8 sickles."
"Oh…" Link uttered, realizing that he didn't posses any currency from this world. He reached into his pocket and pulled out several red rupees. "Um…I'm afraid this is all I have…"
The woman's eyes grew wide in delight, upon seeing the sparkling gems. "Oh! They're so beautiful! It may not be money, but I'll accept it anyway."
Link smiled in relief. "Ok then. I'll be going now."
"See you later, hun! And please, do be careful."
"I will." Link said confidently, just as he walked into a fan. The witch was already beginning to mourn, as he left the store.
"Well, that went smoother then expected." said Link as he walked up to Epona. "and it looks like were going to have an ideal place to stay for awhile." He then stepped behind a building and hastily changed into his new green wizard robes. It pained him slightly to take off his boots, gloves, tunic, and especially his favorite hat; all of which had protected him for many long years. But it would be a small sacrifice for his quest.
"I'm just going to get a few more things." He shouted back at Epona, "Then were leaving." The horse snorted in complaint.
Link went from bookshops to pubs; looking for anything that might help him in his quest. Although he had no gold, each establishment received his sparkling gems as adequate payment. By the time Link mounted his steed to ride off into the sunset, Hogsmeade was bustling with excitement and curiosity. And more then one set of eyes, watched him trot slowly out of town, and on the road to Hogwarts.
