A/N: First I have some stuff to say: Sorry about the delay. I went into a minor writers block this weekend. Time to answer questions.

Brigurl: Yes, Harry, Ron and Hermione are going to see Buffy fight. So far, I had to give intros, get Hogwarts to Sunnydale, and then get Dawn in Hogwarts. But this chapter raps all that up. So look for a fight scene in the next chapter.

Moonluck: Thanks for catching that mistake. If you feel like going back you'll see I've corrected it.

Chelle: Voldermort parts are coming soon. I have a short section about him coming soon.

Tofu-slayer: Parings are coming, but if you scroll down you'll see I've asked for help. Also, Spuffy won't be coming till the end. I myself am a Buffy/Angel fan however I have no problem with Buffy/Spike, I also have another job for Spike. Just to keep with the shows sequence, Spuffy should turn up later. And potions class is coming soon, that means Snape. Buffy will also meet him, and trust me they won't get along.

Thanx to everyone for the reviews!!! They're really helpful.

Question!!! Who should I pair? I want to stay away for putting anyone with Buffy until the end. I also want to put Dawn with some one. Harry and Dawn is always cute, but everybody does it. I wanted Harry and Dawn to have more of a brother/sister relationship for this fic. Let me know what you think!!!!

I want to give an extra special thank you to one of my best friends Ang. You should all thank her too because she's the one who helped me out of my writers block this weekend. She is also one of my most helpful reviewers (not that you guys aren't helpful). THANKS ANG!!!!!

Story note: I'm going to fix this, but for those of you that already read the version of the last chapter that I originally put up I am changing the time that Harry is meeting Dumbledore to eight o'clock because I forgot that their classes started at nine.

'kay, I'm done now, enjoy!!!

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Chapter 7- New People at Hogwarts

Dumbledore's Office 8am

"Harry," Dumbledore said once Harry sat down in front of his desk, "Ms. Summers has been to see me. She told me Voldermort is looking for something called the key. The truth is she asked if she could bring the key to Hogwarts. I of course told her she could, and would now like your help in protecting it."

"I had a feeling that they all knew more about this key then they were letting on. What is the key? I mean Hermione did research and she said that it was some kind of energy put into form, but what form is it in? And why do I have to help protect it?" Harry was feeling like he had to do everything.

"Harry, if the key is something Voldermort desperately wants, then you are the obvious protector. You have deprived Voldermort of things that he's wanted in the past five years that you have reentered the Wizarding world. Such as the stone, coming quietly back to power, hearing the prophecy involving you two. The answer to your second question you must promise not to tell anyone, not even Ron or Hermione." After getting a nod from Harry he continued. "The key is Dawn Summers."

This totally shocked Harry. He was expecting the key to be a thing, not a person. And least of all, not a person that he had just met a few days ago, and grow to trust. Now he understood why the group knew so much about the key. "Does Dawn know that she is the key?" Harry asked. To him it was important that she know, because he knew that he would be angry if no one told him is story about Lord Voldermort. Even if he regretted it some times.

"Yes, Harry, she knows, But Buffy does not want anyone else to."

"Well, why does she want me to know?"

"She didn't. That was my idea. I thought you and Dawn could help keep each other safe. You need to protect the key for both yours and Dawns sake. But Dawn will as Ms. Summers said 'watch your back'. Dawn is also your link to the Slayer who may prove to be extremely helpful when it comes time to face the Dark Lord. Buffy and her sister will be coming here shortly for a short meeting, and I would like you to stay for it." Harry nodded.

About three minutes later, Buffy knocked on Dumbledore's office door. Buffy had already told Dawn everything Dumbledore had just discussed with Harry. The only thing to talk about would be Dawn's stay at Hogwarts. They needed to discuss where she would be staying, her schedule, and other stuff like that. Dawn had been sorted into Gryffindor (big surprise), and was taking mostly second year classes (the key's power gave her an years advantage). Dumbledore was able to get her into sixth year Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Dumbledore had also sent away for her supplies and made special arrangements for Mr.Ollivander to come to Hogwarts with his wand box that had a direction connection to all of the wands in his shop. Dawn ended up with an eight inch mahogany wand with dragon heartstring.

"Well, now that that's settled, Harry why don't take Dawn to Gryffindor tower and then go to breakfast, I have an announcement that I'm sure will interest you." Dumbledore said with a wink.

"Alright Dawn, I'll see you tomorrow. We're not gonna do the research thing tonight. I think we could all use a break, plus we're getting no where." She gave Dawn a huge, then left the office.

Ron and Hermione were surprised to see Dawn. So were the other Gryffindors, they had never had a student start Hogwarts after their first year. Harry told them all that Dumbledore saw potential in her, and invited her to come to Hogwarts. Then Hermione took Dawn to the girl's dorms and got her settled. When they got back downstairs, Harry told them about Dumbledore's announcement, and they all hurried to the Great Hall.

When they got to the Great Hall everyone who was either not in Gryffindor, or already down to breakfast noticed Dawn. Malfoy stood up and was about to come over to say something insulting, when Dumbledore stood up. Malfoy might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he knows not to diss someone in front of the headmaster.

"I guess by now, most if not all of you have noticed the new addition to our school. Dawn Summers is a new Gryffindor, and will be finishing her education out at Hogwarts." He motioned to the Gryffindor table as he said this. "Dawn Summers is a resident of Sunnydale. And speaking of Sunnydale, this summer is was most busy preparing the area for us that I was unable to get a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I had planned on teaching the class myself, until I was lucky enough to find a replacement right in this very town."

At this exact moment the doors to the Great Hall were thrown open, and Spike came running in, smoking slightly. "Sorry, I'm late." He said. Dawn's jaw hit the table.

Dumbledore gave him a polite nod. "Ladies and Gentleman, this is you new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Spike." Spike was strutting down the center aisle with all, but three pairs of eyes on him. Dawn was still looking at him in shock. Harry glanced over at Malfoy who was giving Spike a godlike expression as if to say 'I think Slytherin just made a new best friend.' or 'That guy has the coolest hair!' After that Harry joined the eyes of Ron and Hermione looking up at a very ticked off Professor Snape. This was at least the sixth year in a row that he had failed to get the DADA job, but Snape looked more ticked then usual. This was because, little did Harry, Ron, and Hermione know that, he had not only lost the job again, but he lost it to a vampire. After Spike joined the staff table he was greeted by Dumbledore, who then sat down and continued eating. Malfoy picked up right where he had left off before the announcement, and came over to insult Harry and his new friend.

"Well, now it has been made perfectly obvious that they will let anyone into this school." Malfoy said, staring pointedly at Dawn. Harry was ready to retort, but Dawn cut him off.

"No," she started, "they did that when they let you in." The only thing Malfoy could do was stare. He was not expecting that. After Dawn made a few more comments to Malfoy, with Harry, Ron, and Hermione cracking up next to her, Malfoy walked back over to the Slytherin table, and suddenly every Gryffindor wanted to be her best friend.

Dawn's first class was DADA right after breakfast. Dumbledore thought that this year extra defense was necessary, so this lesson was now a double period with the Slytherins. The Gryffindors were interested in seeing what Professor Spike would be teaching. The Slytherins only wanted to see if they had indeed made a new friend.

The Gryffindors walked in the classroom to find the Slytherins already there. Malfoy was at the front of the room talking to Spike who looked like he couldn't careless about whatever Malfoy was saying. " I can't even believe Malfoy is already trying to butter up the new teacher. He's not gonna fall for that is he?" Ron asked Dawn.

"Nah, I know that look. It's the shut-up-before-I-kill-you look." Just then Spike got up, and yelled at everyone to sit down.

"First off," he began, "my name is Spike, call me professor, and I'll rip your throats out." The class was dead silent after this statement trying to figure out if he was serious or not. Dawn just smirked. "Right, now, wands away." The class groaned, remembering what this was always fallowed by last year. However, after getting a very ugly look from Spike, the obeyed. "Now, we're going to take about a few things you might find in good, old, Sunnydale. The number one thing is vampires. You kill 'um with sunlight, beheading or a stake though the heart. Setting them on fire also works pretty well too."

"There aren't any vampires in this town." Malfoy said loudly

"Really, how much you wanna bet?"

"Five galleons."

"Fine, one day this year, I'll get one in this room for you, maybe even two. Now, anyway, who can name me four vampires that were known for massacring Europe?" To no one's surprise, Hermione's hand went up.

"Darla, Angelus, Drucilla, and William the Bloody in the order they were sired. Siring is the process of turning a person into a vampire." Hermione said.

"Good. Now, who can tell me one very rare thing that two of these vampires now have?" Everyone looked at Hermione who, for a change, did not raise her hand. It was Dawn who had the answer.

"A soul." She said.

"Right. Dawn, which of the four vampires now have a soul?"

"Angelus, and William the Bloody." She said trying not to laugh. She just kept thinking what everyone would do if they knew that Spike was William the Bloody.

"Excellent. Well, that's all I've planned for the day so you can all talk amongst yourselves." Malfoy got up to go talk to Spike some more, and was surprise when Dawn beat him there. Malfoy simply sat down near by to listen. "So, Little Bit how's your first day?" Malfoy was surprised that they knew each other.

"Pretty good." Dawn responded. "What are you doing here?"

"Big Sis thought I should keep an eye on you." Dawn rolled her eyes. "Hey, don't do that! I'm just following orders." Seeing the look on her face become a little more understanding he said, "Listen, Buffy wanted me to give this to you. There's been a change of plans. The note simply said to meet back at the house at the usual time. " The bell rang. "I'll see you tonight." The last person to leave the room was a confused, yet determined Malfoy.

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A/N: The note told everyone to meet at Buffy's house that evening.