Buffy, the witchy vampire slayer

Chapter 12 – Suspected.

DISCLAIMER: Buffy the Vampire Slayer belongs to Joss Whedon, and Harry Potter to J.K. Rowling. I don't own anything…-sighs-

TIMELINE: AU. BTVS: After Buffy season three. HP: Before and after Harry's birth (Takes place during the marauders 19:s and up). The years follow the Buffy timeline.

SUMMARY: BTVS/HP crossover. Buffy leaves Sunnydale after Graduation to catch up with her past.

BIG SUMMARY: Buffy is an eleven year old witch and friends with the Hogwarts marauders (a year older), until her parents tells her they're moving to LA, because they wants to take her away from all the 'magic-stuff' (They don't want to accept the fact that she's a witch). Four years later, she's called as the slayer.

CENTRAL PAIRING: Buffy/Sirius

OTHER PAIRINGS: James/Lily, Willow/Remus, Xander/Anya

Reviews respond:

Just Me (anonymous): Heh, you're welcome! I'm glad you found it funny! Yeah, they're a little stuoid...but they don't see a reason for Peter lying, and Buffy probaply wouldn't either if it wasn't for her Slayer-sense. However, they maychange their minds in this chap. He, I know, I'm evil. Hope you're right, though - or wrong - it would be funnier if I managed to surprise you!

Tituba: Thanks! And yeah...I agree...Snape in pink panties are gross to the eyes...

The Lady Morgaine: Heh, no worries! Yeah, I know things are going pretyy slow now, but it will go faser soon. As for the Scoobies...well, there may be a visit soon...from one of them at least. Won't say who! I'm glad you like the dialogue, though. I'm afraid I can have a lot of it at times, and forget the descriptions, but I do my best. PS. Your language are no problem, and I'm happy you liked the quote!

Hidden in the Darkness: Hi! Harry will be born July 31 (duh!), 1980.Right now it's only January, so it's awhile until then. The Potters goes into hiding October 24, 1981according to the HP lexicon, so that's what I'm following, which means it's pretty long time until then. I may rush the timeline a little after Harry's born, so it won't take too many chapters. I'm counting on this story being at least 20 chapters, and the most 30. As for Buffy/Sirius...well, they will be together soon, but in the next chapter, there may be some conflicts between them, so it will have to be after that.

artimis-sandstorm: Hehe. I actually don't know where I get it from...somewhere back in my twisted brain? Hehe. Yeah, it's probaply best if you don't picture them...As for thesneak peak...well, read and find out!

Special thanks to: My Beta – CharmedChick

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When the marauders entered Dumbledore's office, no one met them except Fawkes, sittingin his normal place.

"Hey, birdie..." Buffy said, and the others snickered, as Fawkes let out a huffing sound.

"I don't think he likes being called 'birdie', Buffy."

"Sorry. Weren't we supposed to meet Dumbledore here?"

Remus nodded.

"He said so..." Remus went up to Dumbledore's desk, where there was a small piece of paper with his name on. As he touch it, his name was erased and replaced by 'the room of requirement'. He grinned.

"Dumbledore wants to meet us in the Room of requirement, guys."

"Alrighty, then. I told you we wouldn't fit in here," James said, and Lily rolled her eyes.

"Come on, macho-man. Let's go."

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When they entered the Room of requirement, they saw the room had required to bemade in a way so all Order memberscould easilyfit. There was a sparkling fireplace in a corner, and the room was full of comfortable furniture.

"I'm glad you found us without any problems," Dumbledore said.

"Now,that our youngest members have found their way, I think..."

"Wait a minute, Dumbledore," a man said, and Buffy almost let out a gasp at the sight. He looked as though his face had been carved out of weathered wood, and the mouth looked like a diagonal gash, and a large chunk of the nose was missing. One of his eyes was large, in the shape of a coin, and was a vivid, electric blue. The eye was moving ceaselessly, without blinking, and was rolling up, down, and from side to side, and then it rolled right over, pointing into the back of the man's head, so that all she could see was whiteness.

"I don't remember seeing her before," he said, and pointed at Buffy. "A spy, perhaps? It's like I've always told you. CONSTANT VIGILANCE!"

Every member of the room jumped at this, and Buffy stared some more. Was this man insane?

"Oh, come off it, Mad-eye. She can't be a spy!" A friendly looking man with a wheezy voice said. The man wore a stupid hat, and his hair was speckled with some silver straws.

"I agree," another man said. "She seems too nice."

"The look can betray the wisest eye," the man, Mad-Eye, said. "CONSTANT VI..."

"Alastor," Dumbledore said. "She is a new member of the Order."

"A new member? So now we bring small children in? What can she do?"

"Hey! I can speak for myself, thank you!" Buffy said, offended.

"I like her already," another man with a friendly looking face said. "She's got spirit."

"Yes, indeed, she does, Frank," Dumbledore said. "And Miss Summers is more than capableof taking care of herself. She's the Slayer."

Dumbledore's announcement caused an uproar. People started talking idly over the marauders heads. Every now and then, Buffy caught one or two sentences.

"She's so tiny." "She doesn't exist." "Dumbledore's finally lost it..." "A Slayer? Miracles can happen..." "Maybe..."

"ALRIGHT!" Buffy was surprised when James spoke up, and even more surprised when everybody quieted down.

"I thought this was supposed to be a meeting? Not a discussionof whether or notBuffy's real?"

"I agree. Mr. Potter. As I was saying, Buffy, Miss Summers, is a new member of the Order, and I don't doubt she will be a lot of help to our cause."

"What kind of demons has she faced?" A grumpy looking man said. "Except one or two vampires. She can't have taken out many...I mean, look at her," he said with a snort, and indicated towards Buffy's small figure. "It looks like she'd fall over if you poked her in her back!"

"Hey!" Buffy said, now very offended. "If you have to know, I've killed a lot of demons and stuff!"

"Stuff?" The man snorted again. "Please..."

"Well, if you weren't so thick, you'd know there are more to the forces of darkness than evil wizards, vampires and demons out there!" Buffy said.

"Mention one!"

"One - People possessed by Hyenas! Two- Robots! Three - Nightmares that come true! Four- Invisible people! Five- High-School Students who try to build the perfect woman out of body parts! Six- Mummy girls who are alive and suck the life out of people! Seven-Ethan Rayne and Halloween costumes! Eight- Zombies! Nine- Werewolves! Nothing wrong with them, though. Just lock 'em up in a cage on the full moon, and they're alright. I'd worry more about the crazy werewolf hunters out there! Ten- Ethan Rayne and chocolate! Eleven- A rouge watcher! Twelve- the first evil! Thirteen- A rouge Slayer! Fourteen- Hellhounds! Fift..."

"I think you've made your point, Miss Summers," Dumbledore interrupted, although he sounded amused. The grumpy looking man's jaw had literally hit the floor, and so had the jaw on pretty much everyone else too. The marauders smirked at the man, but looked very impressed still- Buffy had only given them a very short version of what she'd faced.

"Take that!" Buffy said, and stuck out her tongue. "And that was only the none-demon/vampire activity I've faced! Most ofthat stuffwas kindergarten in comparison to the rest! You want that too?For example- it won't take long, Dumbledore- I've stopped the Master - okay, I died first, but then I was revived. And The Anointed One! And the Scourge of Europe- okay, I screwed Angelus for awhile, but then he had a soul. Anyway, I've also stopped Acathla, the Order of Taraka, Balthazaar and Kakistos. Plus I stopped an ascension- I had to blow up the high school for that one. It was pretty colors. And I've been to Hell- literally. It wasn't pretty. And I survived the Watchers councils' crazy test, where I had to face a crazy vampire, Kralik, who'd kidnapped my mom, and all this- without my Slayer powers. Alright, Dumbledore, your turn."

If it was possible, the room occupants was gawking even more. Dumbledore chuckled.

"As I said, I think Miss Summers will be a very good help, and canmost definitely take care of herself. And, just to add another thing to her resume, she's also a witch. She went to Hogwarts for one year, before her parents decided to move to America."

It was quiet after this. If anyone had had any doubt about Buffy, it was erased now.

"Now, to more important...but less interesting...matters. Rosier and Wilkes, both famous Death Eaters, have both been killed by Aurors..." It was applauds at this, and people started to talk among them again.

"...But we also have some bad news. I am afraid Voldemort has information he could not have gotten from anywhere except us. I am sorry to say I believe we have a spy among the Order."

The silence was deafening. Dumbledore's statement had taken out all happiness among the assembled immediately. Dumbledore's eyes now searched through each and one of the members, except the marauders. Nobody noticed, not even Buffy, how Peter had jerked a little at Dumbledore's speech, and was now trying to make himself as small as possible.

"I do not want to believe this is the case," Dumbledore said gravely. "But I am afraid it is the truth. If there is any information or the slightest suspicionas towho the spy could be, I would like to hear it..."

"...I...I...I...th-think...it's...Re-Remus..." Peter said, his voice shaking, and growing smallerwith every word. Everyone turned towards the marauders and Remus, who stood shell shocked at Peter's statement. Did he just accuse Remusof being the spy? Peter? One of his best friends? He couldn't believe it! Neither could Buffy...or anyone else among the marauders. Lily stared at Peter. He wasn't serious...right?

"Remus!" Lily asked, not wanting to believe him.

"How can you say that!"

"Well..."

"Well WHAT? Come on, Pete! Out with it!"

"Well...he IS a werewolf!" Peter said harshly, all insecurities gone. This last word caused an uproar among the, for the most time, good friends. James looked like he wanted to beat Peter to a bloody pulp, Lily like she wanted to hex him into oblivion, and Sirius...well, Sirius just stared. Buffy however, looked murderous.

"YOU FILTHY RAT!" She screamed. "TAKE THAT BACK! REMUS WOULD NEVER! SO THE ONLY PROOF IS THAT HE'S A WEREWOLF! UNLESS YOU'VE GOT SOMETHING BETTER, I SUGGEST YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!" Buffy was upset, and Peter backed upa step. Nobody paid any attention to Dumbledore, and some of the Order members who tried to restore the calm. However, Buffy was in a Slayer mood, and it was not wise to piss her off further...but Peter has always been a little stupid.

"Well, You-know-who is recruiting werewolves right now isn't he?" He spat.

"What says Remus hasn't joined him? I’m only looking out for my friends, and you should too."

It was once again silent, and Dumbledore spoke up.

"I was going to say '...after the meeting...," he finished. "I wanted to know suspicions after the meeting." Suddenly, Dumbledore looked older, and more tired than ever, and he sank down on a fluffy chair.

"However, nowthat you've spoken, Peter, maybe we should deal with your suspicions right away. Nobody has any proof, or believes Remus is the spy in here, if we don't count your statement, Peter."

He looked around, waiting for conformation. Except for the marauders (minus Peter, and a hesitating Sirius), Lily, and one or two Order members, everyone only looked at the floor.

Buffy just stared. They honestly didn't believe Peter? Right?

"Well...¦" The grumpy looking man said, "Pettigrew does have a point..."

"God, what's wrong with you people!" Buffy asked harshly. "You just takes the easiest to blame, because you don't want to admit you're all wrong, and want this over with! It's so typical! Just take the firstthingthat comes along and pick on it!"

"Well," Dumbledore said. "I don't want to believe it's Mr. Lupin either. But we have to bear it in mind. What do you have to say, Remus?"

Remus hadn't said a word during the whole 'discussion', and now everyone turned their eyes to him. James, Lily, and Buffy gave him sympathetic looks, Sirius just looked at the floor, not showing what he thought. Remus was even paler than usual, and it wasn't because the full moon was in a week. But he didn't look down, and he didn't turn away his eyes from the curious, versus accusing versus confused looks. He swallowed a few times, and took deep breaths, as to calm himself down. His fists were clenching and unclenching at his sides.

"I...I..." He said, and then he suddenly turned around, and sprinted out of the room, and the door which had suddenly appeared at the wall.

"Did you see that?" Peter said. "He didn't even defend himself. It's obvious he's guilty."

"Shut up, Wormtail," James hissed. It wasn't in Remus nature to defend himself. He'd always been shunned, and never had any 'true friends' until the marauders, and had always thought people would hate him for what he was. Of course he didn't defend himself, what would the use be? People would still think he was an evil beast, no matter what he said.

"Well...I think that maybe we should end this meeting. James, Lily, could you stay behind?" James and Lily nodded, but gave each other nervous looks. What was it about?

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Willow was sitting in the common room, reading, waiting for the others to reappear. As she wasn't in the Order, she hadn't been invited to the meeting. Suddenly, the portrait hole flew open, and Remus cam through.

"Hi!" She said. "Is the meeting over already? Remus? Remus!" Remus didn't answer, but just ran straight up to his private dorm for his stayat Hogwarts. His hand was in front of his mouth, and Willow could had sworn he was crying...but why would he? Willow asked herself, confused. She was thinking that maybe she should follow him, but then thought again. If he was crying, then he surely wouldn't want her to see it. Suddenly, the door flew open again, and Buffy appeared. She looked furious.

"Buffy?"

"Can we talk?" Buffy snapped, and Willow nodded dumbly.

They walked into Buffy's dorm, and Willow sat down on the bed. Buffy started to pace around. Suddenly, she grabbed a vase of flowers, and threw it at the wall- it shattered into thousands of pieces.

"Damnit!"

"Buffy...what's wrong?"

"It's just...I shouldn't tell you this, since you aren't in the Order," she spat out the word. "But I don't care! I just need to talk to someone, and I know you don't work for Voldemort, or anyone else." Buffy was so upset, she didn't notice she'd said Voldemort's actual name, and not 'Voldy', or 'Vollymort' or something else.

"Dumbledore believes there is a spy in the Order," Buffy spat. "and Peter so kindly suggested it must be Remus, because he's a werewolf!" Buffy's words was dripping with sarcasm, and it was obvious she loathed Peter.

"Remus would never sell us out!" Willow said, shocked. "He wouldn't! And just to judge someone like that because they turn into a beast three times a month! It's not like he can help it!" Inside, she was boiling with anger. 'When I get my hands on that rat...'

"Exactly! He's the most loyal, caring and sensitive person I know!"

"God...what did Remus say?"

"Nothing. It's not in his nature to defend himself. People hate him just because what he is, no matter what he says. As soon as Peter opened his mouth and said why he thought it, most of the Order members seemed to agree. Even Dumbledore looked unsure."

"Poor Remus...so that's why he was so upset when he came in..."

"Did he say anything?"

Willow shook her head.

"No. Just ran straight up to his dorm...it looked like he was crying, though."

Buffy sighed. "I just wish I could do something. I'm betting all my Slayer powers that it's Peter. He was so fast to accuse Remus, like he wanted to keep the suspicion of off himself. And we have his mysterious disappearances, and I've never seen him so...so..."

"So...?"

"Determinated." Buffy finished with a sigh."He's always been so shy, and insecure, and suddenly, there's a whole new side of him showing through. Plus, we have my whole spider-sense going all wacky whenever I look at him."

"It's not enough proof. If you said that about your spider-sense, people would think you were off your rocker. And whatyou say about Peter's personality...well, you don't know him that much. You knew him for a year, and then you moved. People change."

"So you believe him!" Buffy said harshly.

"NO! I'm just saying what you have isn't proof enough. I believe you, but no one else will unless you get more than that! You haven't even been a member of the Order for long! It's obvious who they'd believe. I'm trying to be realistic Buffy."

"I know..." Buffy sighed. "I just hate sitting on my ass doing nothing. What about his disappearances?"

"He said he had a girlfriend."

Buffy snorted. "Girlfriend my ass."

"I don't believe that anymore either...but you can never prove the opposite."

"I know."

"You should talk to someone about what you think. James and Lily."

"I don't want to trouble them more than necessary. I mean, Lily's expecting, and Dumbledore wanted to talk to them after the meeting. It seemed important."

"What about Sirius?"

Buffy sighed.

"I don't know. He didn't say anything in there. It's like he wants to believe Remus, and Peter. I can't tell him. I'm not sure which side he's on. I'm not sure if he's oneither. And I don't wnat to be the one who splits the marauders."

"Well, if your suspicions are true, and what you've already told me is, then that's already happened." Willow reminded her. "What about Dumbledore? He wouldn't care you haven't been in the Order for long."

"But he seemed unsure."

"Maybe what you have to say will make him support Remus completely. Buffy, you have to do something!"

Buffy nodded.

"I know. I just want someone else on my side before I go to Dumbledore... So I know he'll listen..."

"Who elseis there?"

Buffy was thinking hard for a moment, and then she lit up.

"MAD-EYE!"

"Huh?" Willow asked, but Buffy was already out of the door.

"Comfort Remmy, will ya!"

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Buffy ran through the corridors at Hogwarts as fast as she could- and that was fast. The students stared at her in awe as she blurred past them.

"HEY! MAD-EYE! Ehrm...ALA...ALA...ALASTROT?"

Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody, turned around as he heard his 'name' being called. As he saw the blurry figure of a blonde woman coming athim, he lifted his wand.

"Impedi...!" He wasn't able to finish, as Buffy came up beside him, and grabbed his wand out of his hand.

"Don't toy with that. You could poke someone's eye out."

"Summers," Moddy said. "You look like your arse is on fire." He chuckled at his own joke. Buffy, however, just raised her eyebrows.

"Whatever. Look, can I have a minute?"

"A minute?"

"Make that two. Or three. Or...make it twenty."

"Fine," Moody said. This Slayer was an interesting character, and he'd hoped to talk to her some more, but as soon as the meeting was over, she'd disappeared.

They walked into an empty classroom.

"What can I do for you, Miss Summers?"

Buffy snorted.

"Drop the 'Miss Summers' talk. My name's Buffy."

"Alright. Buffy. What can I do for you?"

Buffy smirked.

"I was kind of impressed with your 'constant vigilance'. It's a good motto. Always useful, especially in a dark graveyard or alley at night. And it never hurts to be awake during the day either. There can be a lot of evil creatures in the daylight too."

Moody raised his eyebrows. He was becoming more impressed by this woman every second.

"Anyway, I'm sure you wonder why we're here." Buffy said. "It's about Remus."

Moody raised his eyebrows again, but didn't say anything.

"What you said in there...about that 'the look can betray the wisest eye'...I think it's true. I mean...Remus is a werewolf, and just because of that, people directly assume he's evil. But if they cared to look deeper than his werewolf 'shell', they'd find that is so not the case. Remus would never harm a fly in his human form."

"What is it you're trying to say, Buffy?"

"I don't believe Remus is the spy."

"Really. And I had no idea," Moody said dryly. Buffy's display in the Room of requirement had showed clearly what side she was on.

Buffy rolled her eyes.

"I'm just saying that people judge him just because he's a werewolf- something he cannot help. I'm sure you've met people who think you're a complete nutcase?"

Moody nodded grimly. "Yes."

"And that's because they haven't got to know you. And I'm sure even those who know you don't really know you. You don't seem like the person who shows what you really think."

"And why is that?"

"Well, you have that whole 'constant vigilance' talk. And that pretty much says that everyone should be on their guard. And I think you're one of them. I'm another. Remus is a third. He doesn't open up to anyone, doesn't trust anyone, because he knows- or he thinks he knows- what everyone would say ifthey found outwhat he is. But I know that Remus hashis heart in the right place, and would never judge anyone else, even if everyone judge him. And that's why I know he's not a spy for Vollymort. He'd never hold prejudices against anyone or anything, human or non-human, muggle or wizard."

Moody looked at her with interest now, even though he didn't let it show. His eye was buzzing in its socket, and sparkling. He was amused- Buffy didn't fear the dark lord- she even made fun of his name- and for that, she had Moody's respect.

"What about the other werewolves? Who did join Voldemort?"

Buffy snorted.

"Why do you think, huh? I'm sure Voldemort offered them power, and being free beings. That it's only the 'corrupt wizarding world' who holds prejudices against them, and that he, the almighty lord Voldy, would never do that. And I'm sure these werewolves have had their share of shunning just because of what they are. Vollymoll offers them a chanceat payback, and I really don't blame them for joining him. It's our fault- the wizarding world's fault- they do. We shunned them away, we pretty much throw them into Voldemort's open and welcomingarms."

Moody was even more impressed now. Buffy's theory was interesting, and it made sense- a lot of sense.

"What do you want me to do?"

Buffy took a deep breath.

"I want to prove that Remus is innocent- by finding the true spy."

Moody raised his eyebrows again.

"How do you know I'm not?"

Buffy smiled. "You don't seem the type- and I'm really good at reading people. Call it my sixth sense - my Slayer sense. And you seem trustable, and you have this whole comfy, fuzzy, warm thing surrounding you."

Moody almost choked. What did she say? Buffy grinned.

"I know you're really a big softy. But don't worry. Your secret's safe with me." She winked.

Moody grinned too- a wry, and horrible looking grin, but a grin.

"Alright, missy. What can I do? Any suspicions?"

Buffy nodded.

"I hate to say it...but I believe it's Peter..."

And Buffy lapsed into another explanation on why she thought Peter was the spy.

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"Password?" The lady on Remus portrait asked sternly. Willow blinked.

"Uhh..."

"Sorry, no password, no access."

"But Remus is upset, and I'm his friend. Please..."

"Sorry."

"Well...ask him!"

The lady disappeared for a few seconds, and then she was back.

"Sorry. He didn't want company."

Willow became angry now.

"REMUS LUPIN! IF YOU DON'T OPEN THIS DO...ehrm...HOLE THIS INSTANT, I WILL...I WILL...WELL, IT WON'T BE PRETTY!"

No answer.

"FINE! I WARNED YOU!"

Willow raised her hands and summoned the magic in the earth, in the castle around her. It was easy, as the castle was full of it. Then, she lifted her hands, and released her powers at the paining, which flew open with a bang.

Willow winced.

"Sorry!"

'I wasn't sure it would work...'

She climbed inside.

"Now, Remus. Let's have a talk."


A/N: Longer than usual! And after chapters with funny stuff, here came the angst…sobs poor Remmy…I seem to be into writing angst right now…but I think HP the V. Slayers will be happier!

Quote of the week: "...I'm a wounded dwarf with the mystical strength of a doily." Giles in 'Chosen'.


NEXT CHAPTER:

More bad news.
Willow talks to Remus.
Buffy talks to Sirius.

Byes!

/Ida