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Of Both Worlds 2: The Road to Guardianship

Chapter 4- Hogwarts

"I'm going where?" Nyx sat in the conference room as Carme explained her newest assignment.

"Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Headmaster Dumbledore needs someone to protect the school; a murderer is on the loose"

"Sirius Black" Nyx muttered to herself. Carme continued.

"You will be leaving soon. By the time you arrive, it will be evening. The term is just starting; someone will direct you to the Headmaster"

"So I just hang around and…"

"Guard the school" Carme continued, "if you see anything suspicious, investigate" She turned towards Nyx, "You have to remember that this is your job; remember to remain professional"

"Got it" Nyx nodded. Carme handed her a duffle.

"Your luggage has been packed already", she handed her a phone, "we will be in contact frequently" Nyx nodded. "You need to go, but be careful" Nyx nodded and walked out onto the patio.

"Wait, you don't think we're going to let you leave like that?" She handed Nyx a costume, "Put this on" Nyx walked back into a restroom. The outfit featured black tight fitting pants that were a leathery material, and a tight-fitting top. Her scythe was folded to rest on a strap attached to her thigh. Her mask once again masked the eyes of its owner. Nyx walked back to the window.

"Goodbye Nyx"

"Goodbye Carme" She jumped into the warm air and began her ascent. When she reached above the clouds, a portal opened. This is my stop, she thought to herself as she disappeared into another dimension. It was a lot colder and darker here. The black uniform blended perfectly with the night. She spied a train traveling underneath her, better stay up here. As the clouds cleared away, she found a gigantic gothic castle enveloping the night. This must be Hogwarts. She found an open patch of grass and landed. A stern woman awaited her.

"You must be the guardian" she said flatly.

"In training; I'm Nyx" she shook her hand.

"Come, I'll take you to Dumbledore" she led her into the castle. This was no ordinary school, the paintings talked and the staircases moved. They finally reached the office where the twinkling headmaster awaited them.

"Hello Nyx" he said warmly, "welcome to Hogwarts"

"Thank you Headmaster, where are the students?" he laughed.

"They are in the Great Hall, but I must inquire, what are your powers?" Nyx smile and pointed out the window, lightning danced around and promptly stopped with a flick of the girl's wrist. "Very good" he smiled again, "I will take you there myself; your presence will not be kept a secret from the children"

"Interaction decreases fear" Nyx stated the obvious.

"You are very smart, come with me" he led her out of the office and into the hall. They chatted as they walked. "So, have you ever attended a magic school yourself?" he asked.

"No, but my mentor helped my powers develop" he stopped at a door.

"Nyx, do not be alarmed; these children have never seen a guardian before" he opened them ad they walked in. All of the previous chatter stopped as all eyes focused on them. Dumbledore approached the podium with Nyx close behind.

"Students due to the increased security, a guardian will join us at Hogwarts this year. May I introduce Nyx" The students were surprised, the girl was about their age. "Now shall we sort our new resident" Cheers erupted. Nyx looked confused. Dumbledore turned to her, "Just sit on the stool and our sorting hat will decide which house you will stay with" Nyx nervously took a seat and the leathery hat was set upon her.

Hmm, a guardian eh? Well you're very brave, yes, even have cheated death and fulfilled a prophecy. Your powers both help you and harm you at times. Because you are very courageous, you will be in Gryffindor! Cheers erupted as Nyx took a seat with the professors.

"Well it looks like Nyx will be staying with Gryffindor" The feast continued and at the end Dumbledore led Nyx to the common room. "Your things have already been delivered to your room; enjoy your evening" he left her and Nyx nervously walked through the door. All eyes once again watched her; she sat down on the couch and took off her coat. Two red headed twin approached her.

"Oy! Where did you buy those?" one asked; Nyx realized they were staring at her wings.

"Oh, there not bought," she stood up and they gasped as they saw they were attached to her back, "they're real"

"Wicked" the other one murmured. They stuck out there hands, "We're Fred & George Weasley"

"Nice to meet you" a female voice spoke.

"So how did you become a guardian anyhow?" she sat back down and a number of Gryffindors crowded around her.

"Let me start at the beginning" she sighed and began to tell her long story.