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Chapter Two
A strange school with strange people
Starfire slowly turned her head seeing the world in a complete blur but aloes made out a vague image of Robin coming towards her. The last thing she remembered before backing out was Robin shielding her from the walking nightmare and man standing between them. A strange white light, and then all faded into peaceful darkness.
HOUR AND A HALF LATER………………..
Starfire slowly regained consciousness though she saw only the backs of her eyelids. She sometimes woke up without opening her eyes first and sometimes couldn't tell if she were awake or still asleep. She struggled to pull her eyes open but quickly closed them when the light of room flooded her vision. At that moment four other people bent over her. "Is she okay?"
"Will stop poking her Beast Boy!" She made out Raven's scolding remark.
"Starfire?" She heard his voice and turned her head to see a very worry stricken Robin sitting next to Cyborg. Robin and Cyborg took hold of her arms and gently brought her to a sitting position. She rubbed her forehead feeling extremely dizzy and very tired. "Starfire are alright?" She widened her eyes for a moment to get them to refocus and nodded shortly.
"If not now I will be later, thank you." Robin then picked up a chocolate bar from the table and broke a piece off and held it out to her. "I do not believe this is the time for sweets."
"Believe it or not that guy told me to give it you when you woke up." Starfire found it very odd to have chocolate after surviving an attack but if Robin said it was okay then it must be okay. She took it from him and instantly after taking a bite she felt sudden warmth spread throughout her body and to her toes and fingertips.
"How do you feel," asked Raven.
"Better," said Starfire impressed and confused at the same time. She ate some more and tapped Robin on shoulder. "I thank you for your timely rescue Robin, I am indebted to you." Cyborg and Beast Boy began snickering behind Robin earning them an angry glance.
"Well I wasn't alone in that Star, that man helped ward it off. I'm not sure we would have been able to get rid of it without his help. He shot some white silvery stuff at it and it went away." Starfire looked around the room.
"Who is he and where is he?" They all followed Starfire's example.
"Where is he," repeated Robin.
"He's……talking to our fireplace," said Cyborg confused by his own words.
"We have a fireplace." Beast Boy gave each of them a look of perplexity. Cyborg pointed behind Beast Boy who turned and raised an eyebrow at the sight. The man was indeed speaking into the fireplace; sometimes it even looked like he raised his voice to it.
"You are being very vague in your report Hayward, how many were there?" The form of a bald man's head was sitting in the flames and was talking back to the other man.
"One and its intentions were clear from the moment it entered their home."
"And where is it now?" Hayward paused for a moment.
"I drove it away sir and tended to the residents of the tower, I had not the time to pursue it any further."
"You had a duty to track the missing dementor and bring it back to Azkaban, there was nothing in your orders that told you to divert from it for any reason."
"Sir they had no idea how to treat someone attacked by one of things, I could not simply up and leave them." The bald man's face screwed up a bit.
"Never mind, just carry out the usual procedure and we'll consider the matter closed." Hayward bowed his head and the bald man's head disappeared. He ran a hand through his hair and looked over at the Titans. He put on a small smile and walked over to them. He sat down in front of Starfire.
"I hope I find you better." She nodded.
"Please what was it that attacked me?"
"It's what we call a dementor, the appointed guards of my people's prison. Not at all pleasant creatures as I'm sure you've found out."
"Listen we're glad you helped us out but I would really like to know just who you are," said Robin. The man nodded and stood up before them. He then removed his tri-corn hat and bowed.
"Lieutenant Noah Hayward at your service; Department of mysteries at the Ministry of Magic and an Auror ten years running." A long silence passed over the Titans. Hayward looked each of them in the face and deduced they didn't believe him. "It's true."
"Ministry of Magic?" Cyborg said the name with slight ridicule. Hayward nodded. "You've got to be kidding me."
"I kid you not, however my introducing myself is but a pointless formality as I now have to carry out my orders." He took out the long stick he had used on the dementor. He pointed it at the Titans and they vaulted over the couch.
"WHAO MAN! What do you think your doing," asked Robin.
"Modifying your memories, why what's the matter?"
"What's the matter? Dude you can't just wipe our memories, what did we ever do to you," Beast Boy peeked over the couch.
"It's nothing personal it's just company policy."
"Well screw that," spat Robin. They walked out form behind the couch. "Look whatever is going on with your people now involves us and especially Starfire since she was the one it was after."
"Actually the dementor was not after the red haired one." They put on surprised looks.
"What do you mean it wasn't after her? It came into her room and tried to suck the life out of her!"
"Happiness and hope."
"Whatever."
"It attacked her because it made a mistake; it came for a girl but went after the wrong one." Raven's mouth flew open and she even looked slightly fearful.
"What did it want with me?"
"I am not sure, but you need not worry about it anymore." He raised his wand and prepared to send his spell when it was suddenly snatched up by a red, green, and black blur. Hayward looked around franticly and saw Robin twirling it between his fingers.
"Sorry but we've become involved in this so we're coming with you." Hayward took a step toward Robin but stopped when he found his wand pointing back at him. Starfire came up behind Robin and whispered in his ear.
"Robin I do not believe you possess the necessary knowledge to wield that."
"Yeah but he doesn't know that," whispered back Robin. "Look there must be some reason why creatures from your world have come into ours, so you're going to need our help." Hayward thought long and hard for a moment. Soon he figured Robin was right and he should go out on a leap of faith. He held out his hand and Robin gave him back his wand. "So, when do we leave?" Hayward pocketed it and put his hat back on.
"Whenever your ready."
The Titans then spent the next hour throwing some things together into various bags to take with them on their new escapade. Robin figured he needed only a change of clothes and his weapons. Cyborg had very little to pack as he needed only food and a good nights sleep. Beast Boy insisted on bringing the Game Station but Hayward told him it would be a pointless gesture. Raven basically packed the same way as Robin only she included an assortment of books. She was about to zip up her bag when she remembered something; Malchior. She slowly opened the trunk and pulled away some old clothes revealing the white book she had put away some time ago. Since the incident with the dragon, she had sworn not to let that book wander to far away from her; and this situation was no exception. She hesitantly picked it up and put in the bottom of her bag. Starfire meanwhile was busy deciding whether she would need more uniforms than regular clothes. She finally decided that she would pack an equal amount of each and neatly folded them into her suitcase. She stood before her bag and mentally went over each of the things she intended to bring. She got past her toothbrush when a light bulb appeared over her head as she remembered something. She reached under her bed and pulled out her trusty diary. She thought about the number of entries that occupied its pages then placed it in her case and closed the lid. They all gathered in the common room and made sure they were ready to go.
"Hey Beast Boy this is last chance to use the bathrooms," said Cyborg laughing a little.
"Woooo that's so funny C-3PO, don't forget your oil or rust up again," retorted the changeling. Robin couldn't help but laugh to himself at the verbal battle that now commenced. Once he, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy were all set they walked up to Hayward who stood at the table.
"Well, let's go." Robin spoke for each of them who had similar looks of readiness. Hayward nodded and produced a plate. "Hey, is that one of ours?"
"Just touch it, all of you." The hesitated for a moment then everyone touched a small space on the plate and instantly felt a force pull at their navel and they were gone. They flew very fast through a strange aurora until they felt themselves hit the ground. Hayward quickly stood up and broke the dish. "Whew! They seem to get rougher all the time."
"What was that?" Asked Robin staggering to his feet.
"A portkey, you can get almost anywhere with those. And you make them out of anything." The other Titans rose up and they saw they were in a downtown area.
"Where are we," asked Raven looking around.
"London," answered Hayward. He began walking and motioned for them to follow. "The first thing we need to do is find you guys a decent place to stay and I think I know of such a place."
"Where dare I ask," deadpanned Raven.
"Right here." He pointed to a swinging sign that read: The Leaky Cauldron. They stood outside while Hayward checked if they were being followed. "Okay you wait here, while I secure a room or two for you."
"What if they have no rooms at our disposal," asked Starfire. Hayward chuckled.
"Oh don't you worry about that luv, The Leaky Cauldron always has vacancies."
Two minuets later……….
"What do you mean 'no vacancies' Tom!" Hayward whined at the bar tender.
"Just what I said Noah, they're letting the kids from the school come in to the towns and lots of the parents are coming to visit."
"When did this become bloody school policy?" He sighed heavily. "Oh bollix just what the hell am I going to do with them now?"
"What are they muggles?"
"Uh yeah."
"Oh, sorry mate I can't really help ya there."
"Ah don't give yourself a hernia, thanks anyway. Cheers Tom." He took a quick drink and walked out of the pub. Outside a skulking old man was currently trying to sell Beast Boy some pickled rooster eyes.
"Dude that's gotta be the nastiest thing I've ever seen! Go home!"
"Come just one, since your new around here I'll give you a special discount." Hayward came up behind the old man and whapped him in the head.
"Go on get out of here!" He shooed the old away and faced the Titans.
"So is it the suite or the presidential," asked Cyborg.
"They're full up." A wave of disappointment came over each of them.
"You said they're never booked," complained Raven.
"Forgive me I made a mistake, though in light of the reason for their fullness I think I may have found a solution to our problem." He led them back inside the pub and out the back. There they found a dead end with a solid brick wall.
"Okay you lost me," said Robin. Hayward took out his wand and tapped the bricks three times. At once they felt a slight rumbling and the bricks parted to give way to an entirely different atmosphere. They gazed ahead at the opening that Hayward had just made.
"I would like welcome to Diagon Alley but more importantly, welcome to the world of magic." They made they're way into the bustling market place, a place chalked full of the strangest looking people they had ever seen. They wore not shirts or halter-tops like the people back in the city, but robes and cloaks of all colors. Some were bright and varying while others were darker and of only a few or single colors. The Titans passed by numerous shops of all types; Ollivander's fine wands, Flourish and Blott's books, Madam Malkin's robes and cloaks. They passed up a dark alley way and Raven walked backwards back to the spot where it began. She began to walk down the path but Hayward came over and guided her out.
"No, no we don't go down there."
"What about on the way back," she asked a bit eagerly. They promptly left behind the sign that read: Knockturn Alley. Hayward flagged down a carriage and helped load up their luggage. He saw each of them into the carriage and held the door.
"Aren't you coming," asked Robin.
"I'm afraid I can't I have to report back to my superiors at the Ministry. But you needn't worry the headmaster already knows your on your way."
"The who?" But before his question was answered Hayward closed the door.
"Hogwarts," he said up at the driver and threw him a sickle. The driver tipped his hat thankfully and began riding off. The ride was not as bumpy as they had expected, it was rather smooth. Robin and the other boys slept most of the way, but Starfire found herself captivated by the landscape. The countryside seemed so beautiful as they passed by. Raven simply couldn't sleep. She was too preoccupied with the thought of another one of those things coming after her. Raven feared very little in this world; however being half demon had left her with a terrible phobia of monsters and the dementors seemed to take the gold metal. After about three hours of riding they finally reached their destination and the driver brought the carriage to a halt. The wobbling stop brought the boys out of their slumber, except Beast Boy who had to be shaken awake. They stepped out and laid eyes on a large castle, and at its feet a sparkling lake.
"Wow," said Robin.
"Agreed Robin, have you ever seen a more beautiful sight?" The red haired alien stood next to him.
"Oh yeah," said Robin before he could stop himself. He quickly bent down to pick up his bag. She shot him a curious look.
"Pardon?"
"Uhhh nothing, shouldn't-shouldn't we be getting along." He stumbled slightly while taking his first few steps. Starfire watched him still with curious innocence but disregarded his behavior. They hadn't gone far when they were greeted by the largest man they had ever seen.
"Hello there!" He said warmly. "Rubeus Hagrid, and you are." Robin got over his dulled surprise after a moment then gestured behind his back.
"Uh this is Starfire, that's Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy." He introduced each of the Titans to Hagrid. "And my name is Robin."
"Well glad ter meet to me ya Robin, Headmaster's wait'n so I best get back to my duties and let you move on. Bye now!" He turned and walked off to his small hut.
"Whoa, now there's something you don't see everyday," said Cyborg.
"I like him," said Robin nodding. Indeed Robin could tell Hagrid was nothing short of an all around kind person. They walked in through the large doors and entered an equally larger entrance hall. Waiting for them was a man with a long beard, a long crooked nose, and half moon spectacles. To his right was a very stern looking woman in emerald green robes. They walked up to them and set down their things.
"I would like to have the pleasure of welcoming you all, to Hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry," said the man. "I am Albus Dumbledore, and this is deputy headmistress and professor of transfiguration Minerva McGonagall." Professor McGonagall gave them the smallest of bows. Robin opened his mouth to introduce themselves again. "You needn't do so, I already know your names. Robin perhaps you and your friends would care to settle in for the night."
"Uh sure that'd be great." Dumbledore nodded and looked up at the staircase to see three students descending. 'Right on time,' he thought.
"Ah Mr. Potter, come here if you please." The boy with messy jet black hair approached the headmaster with his two friends following behind. "Would you be so kind as to show our guests to their rooms?"
"Sure thing sir." The three began walking back up the stairs with the Titans closely following behind. "So who are you?" Robin went through each of their names once more. "Names Harry, Harry Potter. This is Ron Weasley and this is Hermione Granger."
"Yeah hi, is this place really full of wizards and witches," asked Cyborg looking around.
"Of course," piped up Hermione. "Witches and wizards have been learning here for hundreds maybe thousands of years, it all in Hogwarts a Histo"-
"Some book that none of us had read then and so far have still not cracked it open," interjected Ron. He earned a rolling of the eyes from Hermione and they continued.
"I guess we're not all that different," said Raven. They made their way up the winding staircases and towards their new home away from home. That night Starfire knew what she would be writing in her diary; among other thoughts and feelings she would write about the strangest school with the strangest people she had ever seen.
Sorry you guys didn't get to see alot of Hogwarts or Harry and comp. in this chapter, but I promise it really starts with the next one. Thanks for reading so far and i hope you like it. Laters!